Exhausted

Sleepy cat hanging off the arm of a chair

Hi Folks. I’m about to launch some old guy complaining stuff at you, so be forewarned. This past summer I noticed I was having a lot of discomfort where my left leg met my pelvis. Various movements, like twisting and turning, really hurt. So did putting weight on that side of my body. Going uphill and up steps was also also a real treat. And sleep… forget about it. I’m a restless sleeper and every move jarred me awake. Being a guy, my first thought was groin injury. It’s sort of a “go to” thing for guys if pain…

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Blue

Author in Snow Blizzard

The holidays are over. The one we celebrate in my house, Christmas, has come and gone, as have the New Year’s preparations, celebrations, and immediate aftermath. It’s now 2023 and it looks like a long, steady uphill climb. There is no particular reason I should feel this way. I am relatively healthy, as is my spouse. We live comfortable lives and really want for nothing. You would think after the craziness of the pandemic and the last couple years, I would be dancing with joy at seeing them recede in the distance. So what’s the deal? Why am I…

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