Walking in NYC
(and a bit more about my departed social anxiety ) Today we strolled to Moynihan Train Hall (formerly New York’s Penn Station) and I exclaimed to hubby, “I can’t say when I’ve been happier than this…this has been the best trip!” Then I kissed his lips—slightly sweet from the kettle corn that we polished off a few minutes earlier (purchased at the the 9th Avenue Food Festival) . His response was to warn me against hyperbole. But then I told him why…not only was I in the presence of my favorite fella, having just munched on my favorite snack,…
First Colonsocopy
True Story: I'd forgotten how old I am... (Be warned: three pictures of my colon are shown below) ...for like years. I recently got a friendly reminder at my GPs office when she told me that it's time to start colonoscopy screenings. So, that's how old I am...thanks Dr Martin-Jones! In a nutshell, the procedure screens the full 7 meters of lower bowel/ large intestine--using a high-resolution camera--for abnormal growths (polyps) , marks, discoloration, or texture changes. Colorectal cancer is on the rise! If abnormalities exist,…
Post-Covid Social Anxiety
A week ago today, I was sat across from two good friends/neighbors who were in our Covid Bubble during lockdown. We were attending a book event at the new local bookstore/cafe. The younger of my two friends admitted to me that she finds it challenging to prepare for social engagement and was relieved that we all decided to attend the book talk together. I must say I feel this challenge at social events, myself. I often just power through the angsty feeling and head into the social morass anyway--as I did before the pandemic. But the angsty fee…
On Socials