Tag Archives: exhaustion

Goal Post: At Least I Made It In One . . . That Shouldn’t Have Fallen Off

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I did say last Saturday that I was going to have a rough week.  Didn’t expect it to be as stressful as it was, but I didn’t delude myself into thinking things would go well.  There was a disturbing theme … Continue reading →

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I’m Tired

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m tired Uttered repeatedly Yet never understood Energy is questioned Told to nap Or have a snack As if I’m simply sleepy Too many utterances Result in doctors Blood tests And eventual frustration My yawns are deep Of neither body … Continue reading →

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Let the Winter Break Begin with an Awkward Nap

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is the first full day of my Winter Break and it feels like things aren’t going to be calm in any way.  First, I want to say that there is A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT coming tomorrow that I’m surprised I’m … Continue reading →

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Tears were Shed and Pain was Sustained

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This was a really long and tough week.  Without going into any details, a friend passed away early on and that messed with my head a lot.  It was only a few days earlier that I stumbled onto a letter … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: What Does It Mean When You’re So Tired that Your Eyes Keep Crossing?

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s a genuine question.  As usual, I’m writing this Friday night, but I’m finding it difficult because the white parts of the screen are overly bright.  Makes me want to shut my eyes and I’m noticing that my blinks are … Continue reading →

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The Teeter Totter of Life

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I have been trying really hard to develop a life balance.  Many have pointed out that my world has been turned upside down in every aspect.  There are only so many hours in the day too, so priorities have to … Continue reading →

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More Artist than Businessman: Blows to the Brain

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

We live in a society where you are judged by how much money you make. Yeah, that’s a brutal way to start this off, but I don’t really think I’m wrong.  For 5 years, I was a stay-at-home parent while … Continue reading →

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Exhausted and Battered, but I Made It To The Weekend!

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m writing this Friday night since I’m hoping to focus on writing in the morning.  My son has a 3 hour thing, which means I can possibly get a section done.  We’ll see how it all goes because weekends rarely … Continue reading →

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Limping Along

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Up before dawn Cooking lunches and breakfasts For other stomachs No shower Until all others ready Hurrying through the act To rally all into the car Errands and chores Phone calls and texts Regardless of health and energy Getting slower … Continue reading →

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What to Do With a Break?

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Ironically, I’m probably doing this week-long topic at a time when I’m toiling away at a project.  My hope is that my calculations are correct (they never are) and this is the week between the personal project and Ichabod Brooks … Continue reading →

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