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One Step Forward, One Step Back
It’s been a while since I posted, which - as usual - means that things with my brain/face/eye have heated up again.
May 28
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Christina Van Dyke
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Imagine That!
I was recently approved for a second year of long-term disability benefits.
Apr 10
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Christina Van Dyke
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Cakes and Daggers
On starting over socially
Mar 10
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Christina Van Dyke
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On NOT Waiting for It
There was a hot minute last year during which I didn’t post anything (roughly mid-September to mid-November).
Feb 4
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Christina Van Dyke
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What Can I Do?
My application for Social Security Disability benefits got its first rejection last week, and I’ve been surprised by the emotions that’s brought up.
Jan 23
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Christina Van Dyke
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Just One Thing
On starting at the bottom and maybe staying there
Jan 7
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Christina Van Dyke
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To Bake a Scone
I’ve always been an intuitive baker.
Nov 27, 2024
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Christina Van Dyke
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Processing
I’ve really struggled to write anything coherent or cohesive in the past two months - and not for lack of trying!
Nov 14, 2024
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Christina Van Dyke
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Don't Move!
Andy and I have been in our new house for a full month already, but I haven’t been writing much because I’ve spent most of that time struggling to find…
Sep 11, 2024
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Christina Van Dyke
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Drama in Real Life
Part Two of the tale of When This All Began
Aug 12, 2024
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Christina Van Dyke
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Shingle-versary
a tale of When This All Began
Jul 1, 2024
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Christina Van Dyke
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Moving to the Country
(We're gonna to eat a lot of peaches!)
Jun 21, 2024
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Christina Van Dyke
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