Monthly Archives: May 2010

Queen of my Remote Control

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Tracy Todd (Brave Lotus Flower)

This is my remote control for the Digital Satellite Television (DSTV ) Personal Video Recorder (PVR). It has been tormenting me for twelve long years. I mean, how does one watch TV without a remote? Ask any man that question, and he … Continue reading →

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A Stairway to…

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Tracy Todd (Brave Lotus Flower)

There was a time in my life when I could run up the stairs – two at a time – all the way to the top – even if the building was ten stories high. For me, there was no … Continue reading →

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The Curse

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Tracy Todd (Brave Lotus Flower)

A few weeks after my accident, the nurses in the spinal unit were preparing to get me up one morning when I noticed them giving each other a fleeting glance. One of them asked me if I had any pads. … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Love

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Tracy Todd (Brave Lotus Flower)

Dear Mom I will never forget the look on your face when you walked into the hospital – the day you saw your only daughter lying there – completely incapacitated. You tried to be brave. I saw you bite your … Continue reading →

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