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Joy Manson
Jun 11, 20203 min read
Code Yellow
I’ve learned that no matter how bad something is, it can almost always be worse.
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Joy Manson
May 6, 20202 min read
The Room of Joy
She calls it the Room of Joy. Now we all do.
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Joy Manson
Apr 25, 20202 min read
The Kindness Epidemic
The front-line workers where I live are very near and dear to my heart. They make my existence so much better.
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Joy Manson
Apr 17, 20203 min read
Why Do I Bother?
My hands aren’t as strong or coordinated as they used to be. Sometimes it feels like they’ve forgotten they were holding on to something.
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Joy Manson
Mar 5, 20202 min read
Picking Out New Frames
Time to get new glasses, ones that are bolder and edgier to reflect the changes in my personality.
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Joy Manson
Mar 3, 20202 min read
Eye Exam
I made an appointment as soon as the email arrived from the optometrist saying two years had gone by.
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Joy Manson
Feb 20, 20202 min read
Taking it Easy
I’m taking the path of least resistance today. It all started yesterday morning around 8 AM.
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Joy Manson
Feb 4, 20202 min read
Sad
Been feeling kinda sad the last couple days. Nothing specific, just generally sad.
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Joy Manson
Jan 29, 20202 min read
A Mental Health Checkup, Part I
I guess the ironic benefit of having had so many stressful life events recently is that I now have a wide range of coping skills.
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Joy Manson
Jan 19, 20202 min read
Noisy Neighbours
Did I mention I’m probably the only resident in this place that has normal hearing? It’s a mixed blessing, especially in communal living.
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Joy Manson
Jan 8, 20203 min read
Going with the Flow
It’s been a good day. In fact, I’ve had three good days in a row now. And I feel good too, mentally and physically.
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Joy Manson
Jan 2, 20202 min read
The Boy Who Cried Wolf and the Lady Who Cried Pee
Not all pees are created equal.
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Joy Manson
Dec 29, 20192 min read
My Weird Body
Last summer I succumbed to the charms of Dr. Pimple Popper. Little did I know what was in store for me.
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