Monday, November 4, 2024

     The heavy upholstered ottoman sits in front of my recliner. Books, papers, notebooks, tissue boxes, stuff occupy most of my work space. And this piece of furniture is slowly moving closer to the television screen. It is too heavy for me to push back so I scoot the recliner forward.

     After a quiet day reading and napping, I remember I do have ideas for future activities. But do I have the energy and health to do these activities? As long as I am in cancer treatment, I feel constrained, but maybe I am doing this to myself. If I had the energy, I would like to find a support group focusing on personal writing about sickness, old age, and death.  This is the juicy part of life for me now.

     I watch the new documentary MARTHA on Netflix Sunday night.  A fabulous look at the life of Martha Stewart. I knew bits and pieces of her life through media. I am pleased that she is a successful woman in a world of guys.

     I start reading Ta-Nehisi Coates’s new non fiction collection of essays, THE MESSAGE.  He is one of my favorite authors. I also continue with several other books.