Tag Archives: rest

Waylaid

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Jennie Spotila

Almost five years after the first cases of COVID-19 in China, I finally got it. Honestly, I expected this test to be positive for flu. My husband and I had been testing COVID negative on rapid antigen tests for days. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Missed You

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Jennie Spotila

I’ve missed you, my lovelies! I dropped off the grid for awhile in hopes of making progress on my book. I wrote some words. I also saw some beautiful things, and visited beloved friends and family. My husband and I … Continue reading →

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Rest Medicine

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jennie Spotila

I have been working really hard at resting. That probably doesn’t make sense, but I have been struggling to incorporate preemptive rest into my routine and it feels like a lot of work. The rationale for preemptive rest is that … Continue reading →

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Preemptive Rest

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jennie Spotila

I continue to wear my heart rate monitor every day, and generally listen to its alarm.  When it starts to sound, I sit down (although not instantaneously I will admit). And when I hit the part of the day where … Continue reading →

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