I especially enjoyed several spots in your essay, J. “Somewhere between an amoeba and a rock” just floored me with its proof of your recovery; another gem was Gary’s answer to Kim’s asking him how his NASCAR hat got wet, “from water”. What a classic sense of humor! He answered her question
but didn’t answer it! This was very revealing to me of the workings of a TBI survivor’s mind. And I love “beginner’s
mind”. Without a beginner’s mind, we can learn nothing. I will think about that line all week. . . .
You may have been kicked out of OW rehab, but a whole lot of things went right, with extreme effort and lots of time, I understand. The post about Einstein and black holes, and God playing dice, proves what went right. And I understand that - two things can be true at once, like with Quantum mechanics. You are under the influence of significant brain damage, scar tissue and trauma, from a drunk in a truck -and - you’re an amazing writer that is capable of writing with the clarity and pure color of a laser beam. I know you are shy of compliments, because you are humble. My words are simply expressing what I experience of your writing, not handing out a compliment like passing out cookies. I don’t comment on things for anyone to agree with me, or to like it. I don’t care if they do or don’t. I’m just speaking my truth and if that happens to be expressing my appreciation for someone’s talent, then that’s my truth.
Love the picture too!
The right amount of screwed up…yes, rings true.
I love the piece. Wry, heartbreaking. And I love your illustration.
You are incredible. Thank you for sharing with us. Strong and courageous. My dad would say that you have spunk.
You’re one gusty woman… 👏
I especially enjoyed several spots in your essay, J. “Somewhere between an amoeba and a rock” just floored me with its proof of your recovery; another gem was Gary’s answer to Kim’s asking him how his NASCAR hat got wet, “from water”. What a classic sense of humor! He answered her question
but didn’t answer it! This was very revealing to me of the workings of a TBI survivor’s mind. And I love “beginner’s
mind”. Without a beginner’s mind, we can learn nothing. I will think about that line all week. . . .
You may have been kicked out of OW rehab, but a whole lot of things went right, with extreme effort and lots of time, I understand. The post about Einstein and black holes, and God playing dice, proves what went right. And I understand that - two things can be true at once, like with Quantum mechanics. You are under the influence of significant brain damage, scar tissue and trauma, from a drunk in a truck -and - you’re an amazing writer that is capable of writing with the clarity and pure color of a laser beam. I know you are shy of compliments, because you are humble. My words are simply expressing what I experience of your writing, not handing out a compliment like passing out cookies. I don’t comment on things for anyone to agree with me, or to like it. I don’t care if they do or don’t. I’m just speaking my truth and if that happens to be expressing my appreciation for someone’s talent, then that’s my truth.