Artificial Intelligence

It has been an age since I last blogged ... Father, forgive me.

My computer has been very, very ill and out of action for a few weeks.  Whether it was failing with old age or something else caused the problem, I don't know, but to cut a long, tedious story short, a wonderful man put a new hard drive in and another will be saving the contents I have failed to back up from the old hard drive.  The consequence has been that I have been bereft without all the things that form my literary, socila ans creative comfort blanket - the contents of my laptop.

On a personal note I have stopped taking all my drugs apart from a small maintenance dose of antidepressant.  Cold Turkey was no fun.  I was shocked about their power and the urge to escape the worst of the side effects as I came off.  Still, the great news is that after weeks, nay months of walking stiffly; my joints in agonising pain; mouth sores and a head filled with nothing; not to mention absolutley no desire to do anything much, I feel alive again.  It has been brilliant to meet my old self - except she's different and I like her better than I ever have.  I have so much energy I am bubbling.  I look good too.  I've put masses of weight on - but that is coming off as I exercise more.  Hair is too long - but with the snow it has it's uses.  I feel as though I have been given another chance to claim life.

Our son is home this week and it has been an absolute joy.  He is maturing beautifully and we have talked about music and paintings - and life. 

Humphrey, the gorgeous Newfoundland, is growing still and is now just over six months.

I am looking out at the world with a grin on my face.  I am enjoying my reprieve.

Comments

[Gwen]

Wonderful to hear the joy and excitement in your blog. Keep flying.
Enjoy. G

[carolynn]

wonderful news dancing with you :):)

[pablo tyke]

great news. welcome back. pablo tyke.