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Summary

The author reflects on their recent reading experiences amidst recovery from COVID, shares a brief overview of the stories they read, and invites readers to engage with their work and photo challenges.

Abstract

In a candid blog post, the author acknowledges a delay in their usual Sunday update due to a mix-up with days and their ongoing recovery from COVID. Despite feeling unwell, they managed to read several stories, which they summarize in an abbreviated weekly update. The author expresses a sense of disconnection from their usual self, attributing it to the surreal nature of the pandemic. They encourage readers to explore the 25 stories they've listed, emphasizing the quality of the content and its ability to lift spirits. Additionally, the author thanks contributors like Julius Evans and Joanne Olivieri for their submissions to photo challenges and writer requests, showcasing the community aspect of their platform. The post concludes with an invitation for readers to join Medium through the author's referral link and an offer to help newcomers start earning money on the platform.

Opinions

  • The author feels that their recent experience with COVID has impacted their mental state and sense of authenticity.
  • They express frustration with the ongoing nature of the pandemic and the "madness" of living with its restrictions.
  • Despite their illness, the author values the ability to find humor and enjoyment in the stories they read.
  • The author appreciates the engagement of their readers and the contributions of other writers, highlighting the importance of community and collaboration.
  • They are optimistic about the future, wondering when the pandemic will be behind us, but remain committed to providing quality content and support to their audience.

A Lazy Look Back at What I Read Last Week

Did you miss my Sunday update about the stories I read over the past week?

Photo Credit: Canva.com

Okay everybody, I know I’m a whole day or two late, but it’s not my fault! I just can’t seem to get on track. I literally lost a whole day, two weeks in a row. Well maybe not literally, but I swear I don’t know where those days went. I just know I went around all day, on both occasions, under the impression it was the day before.

Anyway, just in case anyone is even remotely interested in what I managed to read last week, in spite of my COVID condition and recovery period, here’s what I have.

(Nope, I didn’t even bother to pop in the distinctive image I’ve been using for this feature. I’m such a lazy sack of potatoes ;-(

You can consider this the abbreviated version of my weekly update; aka: a lazy ass look back at what stories I read, when I wasn’t feeling like crap.

Okay, here goes. I warn you, it’s gonna be quick, so don’t blink…

Okay that’s it. Sorry guys, but I just honestly don’t feel like breaking it down to you this week. It has nothing to do with the stories themselves, because I actually read some pretty funny stuff — and boy could I use a laugh — but I’m just still not 100%.

I know I’m starting to sound like a broken record, but this Omicron is really a trip, and not in a good damn way!

I don’t even feel like myself mentally. I feel like I’m going through the motions of being myself, but I don’t feel authentic (if that makes any sense).

I think it’s because the whole thing seems so surreal; not just my own situation, but the COVID situation in general. I still look around sometimes, at all of us walking around with masks on our faces, as the accepted norm.

Will the day ever really come where this madness is all behind us?

Anyway, sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but if you want to get back in a good mood, be sure to check out some of the 25 stories on my list, and have yourself a good read.

And if you enjoy the lists I created last week, with all the cute names for the writers I follow, be sure to send me your own lists, just like Julius Evans did right here:

Final Thoughts

While I didn’t pinpoint more stories to highlight this week, I did focus on this one in particular, specifically for the visuals.

In fact, I’d like to give a great big THANK YOU to Joanne Olivieri for responding to my photo challenge story.

If you already had a chance to enjoy my beautiful slideshow of skies, make sure you stop and visit this breathtaking collection from Joanne. Her story is called:

And don’t forget, if you have photos of your own, that you’d like to showcase, you can let me know.

I’ll accept your lists, your sky stories, and anything else I promote, ALL on this one page, simply leave an appropriate response:

Not a Medium Member yet? Join now with my referral link. I’ll earn a few bucks when you do, https://justissgoode.medium.com/membership plus I can HELP YOU START EARNING MONEY TOO! 😄

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