Greetings from your old stomping grounds of DeKalb. I was wondering if I had missed some issues of “Part-time Hermit”, but I can now see you have been occupied with other events.
I caught that you would be moving back to the Chicago area. Does DeKalb still play a roll in your life? Not much has changed here since you have left. Perhaps we have a few less yoga classes than when you were here. I miss them, but do go to a fitness class taught by a yoga instructor.
Your MRI newsletter was quite timely. At my age, my wife and I seem to be prime candidates. My wife doesn’t like it and is uncomfortable. I’m closer to you (and your newsletter) and like the solitude it provides. Interesting…
Thank you again for the always interesting thoughts you provide in your post.
I love this! I recently had my first MRI and I felt similarly pretty comfy. I don't love the loud noises but it felt like a good opportunity to practice centering prayer and try not to think too hard.
I just found you because of your last name. It sounded so much like the former Senator from North Dakota - Heidi Heitkamp. You would love her. I also have a very Dutch last name - Swier Bolhuis.
Thank you for your column about introversion. I too am one, and do love a nice, cozy MRI machine as well. I hope that the trip through it doesn't mean they are looking for something bad -let us know please. We can pray.
It is so affirming to read of others who must creep around trying to navigate a world of jabbering monkeys, many of whom I love and are family, best friend, etc. I assume you have read "Quiet! The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" I cried when I read that book; I felt so vindicated.
Dear Heidi,
Greetings from your old stomping grounds of DeKalb. I was wondering if I had missed some issues of “Part-time Hermit”, but I can now see you have been occupied with other events.
I caught that you would be moving back to the Chicago area. Does DeKalb still play a roll in your life? Not much has changed here since you have left. Perhaps we have a few less yoga classes than when you were here. I miss them, but do go to a fitness class taught by a yoga instructor.
Your MRI newsletter was quite timely. At my age, my wife and I seem to be prime candidates. My wife doesn’t like it and is uncomfortable. I’m closer to you (and your newsletter) and like the solitude it provides. Interesting…
Thank you again for the always interesting thoughts you provide in your post.
Best,
Ralph Hannon
I love this! I recently had my first MRI and I felt similarly pretty comfy. I don't love the loud noises but it felt like a good opportunity to practice centering prayer and try not to think too hard.
Dear Heidi,
I just found you because of your last name. It sounded so much like the former Senator from North Dakota - Heidi Heitkamp. You would love her. I also have a very Dutch last name - Swier Bolhuis.
Thank you for your column about introversion. I too am one, and do love a nice, cozy MRI machine as well. I hope that the trip through it doesn't mean they are looking for something bad -let us know please. We can pray.
It is so affirming to read of others who must creep around trying to navigate a world of jabbering monkeys, many of whom I love and are family, best friend, etc. I assume you have read "Quiet! The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" I cried when I read that book; I felt so vindicated.
Mary Swier Bolhuis