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Author Archives: Jamieson Wolf
Blind Co-Worker
The other day at work, a co-worker stopped me. “You walk like I do.” He said. I looked at him cautiously. “And what way is that?” I asked. “You’re pigeon toed.” He said. “You must be rough on your shoes.” … Continue reading
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Today, March 1st, 2008, is a very special day. Today this blog is a year old. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONE STEP AT A TIME! I can’t believe it’s been an entire year that I’ve been writing about what it is like … Continue reading
Wishful Dancing
I am sure that my legs have it in for me. Yesterday, on the buss, I completely lost my balance. One moment I was standing, and then, when the driver turned, my legs gave out. I fell into the lap … Continue reading
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Thankful for Pain
Last week, another package came for me. I knew that I would have to pick it up at the post office. I am ashamed to admit that I was afraid to go. I was afraid to go to the Post … Continue reading
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Elephant Legs
The Elephant Legs have returned with a vengeance. I got up in the morning and could already feel my legs seizing up. I could already feel the cement being poured into them, could feel the hardness of them. I was … Continue reading
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Saviour
More than ever, I think that my legs want to do me in. Yesterday, I was getting off the buss, heading to the bookstore to buy the new Stephen King novel. I stepped off the buss and felt the ground … Continue reading
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Quivering
For the past few days, my legs have been sore but relatively quiet. It’s been my back and arms that have been somewhat worry-some. At work the other day, I was typing away when I felt a quiver underneath my … Continue reading
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Bodily Negotiations
I have been in negotiations with my body lately. It’s not counting, not really. I wake up in pain and try to get myself through the day. I am awake and I feel my legs; they have gone rock hard … Continue reading
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Editing My Words
This has been a busy weekend. We took down the Christmas tree, put the decorations away, had people over for dinner, moved the office around. And I handed in the edited memoir to Scott Pack at The Friday Project. … Continue reading
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A Standing Ovation
I am beginning to get worried by my legs. Often over the past month, I’ve had a lot of trouble standing up. I can stand, that’s not the problem really. It’s more being able to stay standing. I have to … Continue reading
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