Vacuosity

Another one bites the dust

Yesterday, I had a conversation with a friend who is struggling with a chronic condition. What she's got can't be cured by modern medicine, nor is there even a solid scientific understanding of it. But it's real, and each day it bothers her more and more as it goes unchecked. I hung my head as I listened to her story, for she has an undeniable case of the writing bug.

This malady has many manifestations. It's initial stages occur with a nagging itch and general discomfort. It often progresses to unpredictable behavior and isolation. Sleep patterns are disrupted. The illness can lead to emotional instability, and volatility. In advanced stages there are feverish periods and occasional elation.

If someone you know is experiencing this condition, please treat them with understanding and compassion. It's beyond their control.

posted by David @ 9:52 p.m.