My journal of big words and pretty pictures
It’s the day after mid-term elections. Ballots have been counted and deemed official. There is a challenge for a recount in a Senate race in my state, but those rarely overturn initial results. We’ll see how that pans out. The campaigns, on many levels, were ugly. The aftermath sort of feels like the day after … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Decision
With my first surgery follow-up done, I’m more confident about getting and about. Even with the walker, I’m managing pretty well. My son drove me to the grocery store today. That was an adventure. I picked up my temporary handicap sticker so we could park fairly close the to front door AND I got to … Continue reading Adventures in shopping
Got the surgical staples removed from my knee today, I was disappointed that I still have to use a walker. Doc wants me to have a little more range of motion before transitioning to a cane. The good news though, is that I can move back to my own bed now. Without the staples, sleeping … Continue reading I jinxed it
You may have noticed a small notation at the bottom of my recent posts. Something like 4/30. That indicates this particular post is the 4th of 30. That’s right, I’m diving into National Blog Posting Month (more affectionately nicknamed NaBloPoMo), the little Sister of that behemoth writing challenge National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) where participants … Continue reading All the cool kids are doing it
Tied in bitter knots Despondence tightens their hold Calmly untie them 3/30
I heard the words, “home-bound” for the first time earlier this week and had that tilt-your-head-like-a-puppy-hearing-a-dog-whistle moment. Just hadn’t thought of it, just figured we must have really great medical insurance to have a physical therapist come the house. Nope, apparently it’s considered a medical necessity after such surgery if you cannot leave your house … Continue reading Civic duty
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