Tag Archives: swimming

August Days

For once in this neighborhood, the only annoying sound is two angry crows.  Every time I’ve sat out, neighbors have been forklifting, backhoeing, sawing,  cussing and yelling.  I’ll take these cawing cacklers anytime over the drone of machinery. Migraine melts … Continue reading

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Joy in Water

Swimming fish-like, first time back in the water in ten days, I find my place again.  The pool is welcoming.  I am good today.  My head behaves, allowing this. I see the clear water below, find the dark blue lane … Continue reading

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The After Zen

Finally after an unanticipated four weeks break from the local athletic club and swimming, I returned yesterday.  I was surprised that I picked up right where I left off.  Even though I only anticipated a half hour session, I swam … Continue reading

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Back in the Swim of Things

As I opened the door to the shower room off the club’s swimming pool, I knew I was home.  The first thing to reach me was that chlorine/apple like combination scent and the warm but not oppressive air.  It had … Continue reading

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Migraine Awareness Month #16 – Riverdance

Have you found a way to work exercise or movement into your life with Migraine/Headache Disorder.  What is it? Last year I had found the perfect solution to getting in some good physical activity when migraines weren’t taking over, and … Continue reading

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My New Addiction

All it took was the gentle push-off of my legs from the shallow end of the pool, and I was immediately buoyed in body and spirit.  Swimming again was like being back on a bicycle, only better.  I was transported … Continue reading

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