Tag Archives: living

Mental Health and Sleep

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is why May being a month about mental health and sleep is interesting.  The two are interconnected.  A decline in one causes a decline in the other.  For example: A person who suffers from anxiety may find this mental … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Our Pale Companion

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Death . . . Not even subtle about this one.) He is the one We cannot cheat The inevitable fate Of all who breathe Patient for all time He is always with us Living on the fringes Of our lives … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Got A Little Done, But Not Much

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Combination of Foo Fighters, Queen (Brian May), and Pink Floyd . . . No wonder I keep skipping to this one in the car.) This was a crazy week, which should really be my motto.  I’m also writing this after … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Week To Remember

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I took a day off from work on Thursday because my body was so battered that chronic conditions were rising up.  That should tell you how the rest of the week went in regards to work and life.  Going to … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Didn’t Come Close, But I’ll Get There

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m looking at last Saturday’s goal list.  Taking away the stuff that I had no choice in doing, I didn’t get anywhere.  Slumberlord: Darwin & the Fate Bracelet still has 4 chapters that need their edits typed in.  I have 2 … Continue reading →

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How Do Dawn Fangs Handle Holy Relics and Magic?

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Throughout vampire lore, holy symbols and energy have been one of their greatest weaknesses.  Whether it’s because Dracula got booted from the church or vampires are undead, there’s a reason given to this issue.  Most people don’t even think about … Continue reading →

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2017 Top 5: #1- Fading Colors

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The top post of 2017 originally went live on February 2. What was once vivid Has faded into the bleak Bright colors of youth Have lost their luster And continue draining As the days go by Is it the world … Continue reading →

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Fading Colors

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

What was once vivid Has faded into the bleak Bright colors of youth Have lost their luster And continue draining As the days go by Is it the world around me Or my own eyes have glazed? Cataracts of pessimism … Continue reading →

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Fear of Life

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

No risk Every shaking step Along the narrow path Full of comfort Where you feel you survive Yet something dies The inner heat A desire to reach high Smothered As time marches on And not a chance is taken

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Tick Tock

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Time is precious We always want more Time is money Yet we cannot save it Time is fleeting And we barely pay it heed Time heals all wounds While we waste away Time is an illusion That we are fully … Continue reading →

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