WATERMARK

a poet’s notebook

Established 02004

Managing

  • Tangibly Planning & Tracking

    I have been advised over these not-well years to keep a symptom diary, but have never managed to do it. I found it depressing. But I think I've found a system that will work for me: Tangible Plans™ {Starter Kit & Workshop}. The Starter Kit & Workshop comes with the following: *Letter Size and Junque Journal* Size Templates*Over… Continue reading

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  • Some Suggestions

    Those look like mystery tracks, don't they? Those are Lucy's front paws and nose, as she reached up to eat the snow. I was there, so I could read them. The mystery tracks of this illness are not, apparently, so easily deciphered. There they are, for all to see — but what made them? This… Continue reading

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  • Guilt, Shame, & Responsibility

    I didn’t ask to be born! For some reason, trying to sleep in the early morning, I think of this adolescent wail. And I think, all around this world — probably across the galaxy — people are born into poverty and abuse, slavery and illness, hardship and brokenness — and none of us asked for… Continue reading

  • NaNoWriMo: Seeking Advice

    So, I’m thinking very seriously about trying this. In fact, I sent for and have read the first four chapters of the book, which only makes me more determined. I’ve already signed up. But I know it’s a hard push to my limits, and I’m trying to outline an approach that will help me accomplish… Continue reading

  • Queen of Denial

    This past week I’ve been reminded of my most consistent — and often effective — coping mechanism: denial. As long as I do almost nothing, I can pretend, at some level, that I’m not actually ill; not truly impaired. I’m just taking it easy. That’s all. But then something comes along that I really want… Continue reading