The Apples in My Orchard
A Blog By Carol Labuzzetta Since 2017
Category: insomnia
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I know this will sound weird but I think our new puppy (6mos.) is helping to curb my insomnia. The reason I think this is simple. She wasn’t home last night and I was once again awake for a couple of hours in the middle of the night. I was up to my old routine…
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Introduction to Poetry Friday for November 15th, 2019. Usually, my poems do not rhyme. I am very comfortable with that and often surprise the school children I’ve worked with on poetry when I tell them that poetry does not have to rhyme. But, the other night, while lying in bed, wide awake for two hours,…
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Tick Tock, I’m on the Clock. Eggs to check. Caterpillars to feed. Butterflies to release. Tick Tock, I’m still on the Clock. Jewelry to make. A website to finish. Gallery pieces to mail. Tick Tock, I’m on the Clock Again. School obligations start. A senior year looms. Forms, forms, and more forms. Beckon…
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If you read my middle of the night post, you know I was visited by my unwanted friend named Insomnia. Fortunately, I am able to arrange my work schedule to fit my needs and was able to leave at 11:30 a.m. today. I napped from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.. So, although I feel tired, I…
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Insomnia. That’s what. It’s 12:42 a.m. on a Monday morning. I do not think I have been asleep yet. Maybe, I did get in one REM cycle but now I am wide awake. I am not sure why, except that I am prone to these bouts with insomnia. And, before you ask, no – I…
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Sometimes we do all we can to Find a Place Between….. Fluff and Nitty Gritty Boredom and Stress Productivity and Relaxation Stimulation and Rest Mindfulness and Mindlessness Inspiration and Frustration Focus and Distraction Insomnia and Sleep Knowing and Not Knowing Confidence and Questioning Organization and Chaos Purpose and Whimsy Walking on Eggshells and Sliding on…
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If you asked me about my beverage of choice, I would have to say tea! I enjoy a cup or two of tea every day. It’s gotten to the point that I’ve been known to take tea bags on vacation with me! My preferred tea is black tea. I like it to be full-bodied, have…
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I spent some time on the couch last night. I know, I know. It sounds like I was being psychoanalyzed. It was nothing as dramatic, just some good old insomnia visiting me again. Promptly, at 3 a.m., I was awake. I resisted getting up. But finally, knowing that I was having problems returning to the…
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I have been on a quest to be healthier. It has been a quest for a while now and I’ve made nice progress in some areas, while not a lot of progress in others. I am happier, more content, and more comfortable in my own skin. I’ve realized what brings me joy. But, I am…
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It was no surprise that I had a little visit from my friend, Insomnia, last night. We are in the midst of a very busy week. School started for my son and I on Tuesday. We also celebrate two birthdays this week. It is a time of transition and that is the time my friend…
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