Jesus Christ

My mother is dying. I'm in San Diego, trying to deal with it. We've known this has been going on for a while, but didn't expect things to decline as they have. Also, I have a pinched nerve in my leg and Maizie likely has cancer.

And how are you?

Bon Jovi, "Let it Rock"

I saw Roxy on the table
Her girlfriend down below
They'll give it up to the king of swing
Before it's time to go

Pain

In childbirth, one of the nurses explained to me how to work with the pain, timing pushes along with contractions. I'm learning this is true to a degree with a pinched nerve, though I won't end up with a cute little six-pound bundle. 

Pinched nerve

I've been in agony for two days. I have a pinched nerve in my right leg. It's fucking killing me. I mean, it's not unusual for me to be up at this hour typing away, but not for this reason. Healing thoughts, please. 

Toad the Wet Sprocket, "Nightingale Song"

Little ever changes
If anything at all
Just remind ourselves
How small we are