Sunday, 13 October 2013

STORY AND ADDENDUM: IN WHICH THE BEAR STOPS AND THINKS

When I was sick (and believe me, I was very sick) I seemed to do a lot of blogging (at lest I did once I started to recover). Now, I am getting healthier — much healthier, in fact. And my blog is languishing. (My several blogs are all languishing.)

 I do not understand this change. It seems almost unnatural. It is unnatural, to be precise. 

 "Strange, very strange," said the Bear in me. 

 And now I am writing in the first person, instead of writing about, or as, the Bear (in the third person). 

 Will the Bear simply trundle off into the wilderness, never to be seen or heard from again? Shall I become like a monk — silent and cloistered, while busy about my daily tasks? 

 This bit about being on an adventure is producing some unexpected results. I do not now what to make of these. I feel a bit uncomfortable.

 Strange, very strange. Indeed.

 Blessings and Bear hugs!

Addendum

Last week I had a cold.

 The week before that I had a cold.

 This week I have pneumonia. The doctor pronounced that verdict when I saw him this afternoon.

 GGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!
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54 comments:

  1. lotta joy13 October 2013 at 09:48

    ANY kind of stress is discomforting. Good stress. Bad stress. Stress of the unknown. Stress of the known. It still has the same effects in our mind and body.

    You might be feeling a little giddy delight, but are too wary to give it voice.

    My posts languish when I'm very ill, or feeling enough strength to experience life beyond the front door.

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:38

      I've been strong enough to go outside and do lots of things. Suddenly, pneumonia. Now I'm ill, but different kind of Ill. This is not the "healthy" I was expecting would last.

      Last time I had serious lung issues, I ended up in hospital. NOT a great sign!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  2. Rosaria Williams13 October 2013 at 11:30

    Ahhhhh! LOoking out, instead of in! Great steps, Rob Bear.

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:39

      I was out long enough to get pneumonia. Grrrr! Not what I was expecting!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  3. Helen13 October 2013 at 12:17

    Working through a conundrum is an eregy booster ... Don't leave us. Though I seem to be in a tapering off mode right now .. As it pertains to blogging. Why not come to the Williw Ball .. I will save you a dance!

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:43

      Except this conundrum is complicated by some unplanned pneumonia, which knocked me silly. Or sillier than usual. Or something.

      I'd love to come to the Ball, but who wants a Bear with pneumonia? I'd have to walk around, ringing a little bell, and saying, "Unclean! Unclean!" Or something like that.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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    2. Helen17 October 2013 at 09:58

      Just re-read my comment ... Can you tell I am typing on a new, small iPad screen? Mistakes, arthritic joints! Arghhhhhh

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  4. Anonymous13 October 2013 at 12:32

    As long as the Bear doesn't go into permanent hibernation, I think it will all work itself out!!

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:45

      As long as this pneumonia doesn't send me into very permanent hibernation, I'll carry on. But right now my lungs hurt.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  5. Irene13 October 2013 at 16:28

    At least we got a sign of life from you, that is good. You must be going through a transition, a metamorphosis even. It will be interesting to be what you morph into in the end. xox

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:48

      According to the ancient story, when Adam and Eve were put out of the garden of Eden, the man turned to his wife and said, "I believe we are living in an era of transition."

      Bear is hoping for a happier transition, thanks.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  6. Suburbia13 October 2013 at 16:59

    I sincerely hope you don't wander off Bear, for I would miss you. Though I'm glad you are feeling better :-)

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:51

      Thanks, Sub. Actually, I was feeling really good until I got hit with this pneumonia. Now I'm feeling, "Bah! Humbug!"

      I would hate to miss the adventures of Tall Girl, the gun-toting Small Spring, You, and the Lovely Man. More excitement than most Bears can handle.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  7. kj13 October 2013 at 17:24

    Rob, once I met a woman with one side of her face sunken from Bell's palsy. She wore a flamboyant hat and of course a crooked smile.

    'Let me tell you something,' she said to me. 'Every day I know less and less.' She grinned. 'It's good.'

    This is what I thought of reading your post here. Let it rip, mr rob mr bear. Cut down to one blog and whatever whenever. I think it's going to be a good journey xo :-)

    Love
    kj

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:54

      Oh, kj, this is real, "Bah! Humbug!" I'm sure the journey will improve significantly when I'm finished with this pneumonia.

      Thanks for the story!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

      P.S.: Hope Chase is OK! Please pat him for me.

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  8. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe13 October 2013 at 17:40

    Now that you are better, the light outside the cave might be calling to you to start a new adventure.

    Glad to hear that your heath has improved, Rob-Bear. Take good care of yourself and do what gives you joy.

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 21:57

      Thanks for the kind wishes but, just when I got really health, after years of dragging about, I'm struck with pneumonia. This has curtailed the adventure, as you might expect. But I suspect this will be but a temporary paws. Or pause. Or . . . well, whatever.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  9. DJan13 October 2013 at 21:06

    Well, I know you will figure something out, dear Bear. I'm glad you are getting better, even if it means that we will see less of the Bear. I'm just glad you are getting better, really...

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    1. Rob-bear13 October 2013 at 22:01

      Thanks DJan. Here's the irony. After years of living with a lot of dis-ease, I finally pulled through, only to be levelled by pneumonia. This would not be considered good planning on my part. But if you can jump out of an airplane and into a formation, I expect I'll get over this, and go on to greater and gloriouser things.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  10. Karen Jones Gowen13 October 2013 at 21:58

    It's funny how blogging ebbs and flows. There were times when I couldn't imagine not spending hours a day blogging and interacting online, and now I barely manage one hour a week.

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    1. Rob-bear15 October 2013 at 04:10

      Thanks for sharing your experience, Karen. That's important.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  11. Buttons Thoughts14 October 2013 at 05:55

    Well I love to trundle off into the wilderness myself but I am so happy you are feeling better and are too busy to need this blogging thing. I too find it very busy and I know you will be back trundling or not. Waiting here to hear:) Feel better. B

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 09:49

      You have such a nice farm, with all your girls. I wouldn't mind a farm, except for all the work (and I know there is a LOT of work).

      Thanks for the good wishes. I expect to be better soon, or eventually.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  12. susan14 October 2013 at 07:01

    I'm so sorry to read that what had begun as a cold turned into something far more serious. Please be good to yourself and those around you as you return to full health.
    ♡

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 09:51

      Thanks susan. I do plan to survive. Though my plans for adventuring have been a bit curtailed. But not stopped dead in their tracks.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  13. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm14 October 2013 at 07:55

    Pneumonia is rough. I hope you feel better soon!

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 09:52

      Thanks Lisa. The last time I was this sick, I spent time in hospital. I do not want a repeat performance!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  14. Manzanita14 October 2013 at 07:57

    Bear
    I think we sometimes change the focus of our interests. I have plenty of hobbies and when I really jump into one, I seem to neglect other things. But I think we always return to the things we've dropped. I've cut way back on the posts too because I'm interested in making videos again.
    Enjoy life.... that is all I can say.

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 09:54

      Making videos again? That sounds fascinating! I hope you have fun in the process, and post your videos instead of writing on your blog.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  15. ReformingGeek14 October 2013 at 14:51

    Oh, ugh! I'm sending healing thoughts. Pneumonia is not good for bears! Time to hibernate.

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 16:10

      Thanks for the support, Reffie. But I don't think hibernation is the answer, at least not in this condition. Bear-naps are, I think, the preferred route. (But don't tell Evil Twin.)

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  16. Janie Junebug14 October 2013 at 17:09

    I've stopped blogging for a bit. I'm very sick.I hope you are well soon.

    Love,
    Snot Nose

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 18:49

      Oh, Janie! Oh, dear! This is not good news. You could even be sicker than Bear! Not fun.

      I hope you are well soon!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  17. Magic Love Crow14 October 2013 at 18:33

    Take everything one day at a time ;o) We will be here for you ;o) Have some honey and tea and get better ;o) Hugs ;o)

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 18:46

      Tea and hunny, Yes; of course! Now, where's the hunny? And where's the tea? Oh, me!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  18. Susan Kane14 October 2013 at 18:37

    Aging is a vicious thing. Get well! Don't give up blogging!

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    1. Rob-bear15 October 2013 at 04:13

      I'm not so sure about aging being "vicious"; it has some inconveniences and nuisances. Thanks for the encouragement not to quit.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  19. Unknown14 October 2013 at 19:04

    A bear once told me it was about being out of rhythm with oneself and the universe... Of course I don't know if he could carry a tune unless you gave him a bag anyway??? Feel better that pneumonia stuff is pretty crummy as I recall... xo from the caniche as well!

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 19:21

      Whatever. (My mind is fogged; I don't know how to reply.)

      Blessings and Bear hugs to both of you.

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    2. Unknown14 October 2013 at 19:38

      REST! YOURE FEELING VERY SLEEEEEEEPY!!!!!! whatever. =)

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    3. Rob-bear15 October 2013 at 00:09

      Actually, I am feel sleepy. I have had a busy day of helping with the packing. Now my lungs are sore, and I feel the need of some rest. I am getting very sleeeee . . .

      Blessings and Bear hugs to both of you!

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  20. Survivormama15 October 2013 at 09:44

    Please get well soon my friend...being sick is no bueno! Blessings and hugs!

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    1. Rob-bear15 October 2013 at 09:57

      Thanks for the hugs and good wishes. Besides, being sick is playing havoc with my adventure!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  21. A Lady's Life15 October 2013 at 12:34

    oh what rotten luck . Hope you get better soon.

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    1. Rob-bear15 October 2013 at 12:48

      Thanks, m'lady. An obvious case of bad planning on my part. This is getting slightly better, but I understand it takes a while to get over pneumonia.

      Blessing and Bear hugs!

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  22. Mary Kirkland15 October 2013 at 14:51

    I hate being sick. Hope you are starting to feel better. It's not fun being sick.

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    1. Rob-bear16 October 2013 at 16:41

      Being sick is not fun, Mary. Besides, it slows down my adventure!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  23. Margie15 October 2013 at 15:08

    Hugs and prayers.
    Get well .....

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  24. Anonymous16 October 2013 at 10:38

    Oh Bear, please get well soon! I sincerely wish you all the best!

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  25. Rob-bear16 October 2013 at 16:44

    Thanks so much, M.J. I was worried for while that I might end up in hospital with this pneumonia. (I did the last time I had a serious lung infection.) Fortunately, that has not happened.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  26. lotta joy16 October 2013 at 19:48

    I had it earlier this year, couldn't even buy or beg my way into the hospital even though the doc said I needed oxygen. Yep.

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    1. Rob-bear17 October 2013 at 09:57

      Sorry for your experience. But, then, you do live in Floruba; that may have made a difference.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  27. Hilary22 October 2013 at 15:02

    Being healthy trumps blog writing. Do what you need to do to get and stay healthy and happy. Nothing could be better than that.

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