I want to preface this blog post with one statement: I have seen a doctor. I go again on Monday. Now, please allow me to share a story about an awful 45 minutes of my life. …
Knee Update
I just completed the second day of staying off of my left knee. No running errands, standing, walking city blocks or climbing stairs. And I have been applying cold and heat to my knee regularly. I must report that the swelling is gone and so are the sharp pains. However, I am not confidant that this will last. But it hasn't felt this close to normal (normal occasional pain) in over a week so I feel a tiny bit hopeful. I have cautious hope. …
My Left Knee
It came upon me on the evening of Flo's memorial celebration. Sharp and sudden. I was getting out of bed and as I was performing the simple act of placing my feet upon the floor (which requires bending the knees) I was struck with a surprise shot of pain in my left knee. It caused a small scream to shoot from my mouth. What the hell is this? I sat on the side of the bed, one leg on the floor, the other leg straightened and immediately placed back on the bed. I tried again to ease my poor …
Good Times For the Love of Flo.
Flo's memorial gathering was tonight. It was the most perfect event I have ever attended for a dearly departed. There was no funeral, no wake. We had a party! The party was held at Brenda's home (an extraordinary hostess) and it was the perfect setting for Flo's gathering. Flo always loved Brenda's parties because Brenda's parties are always filled with joy, dancing, food and laughter. And tonight's event was no exception. I just sat there looking around at the mix of people present: …
Gadget Anxiety
I dropped my cell phone in Shana's water bowl. And yes, I have considered the possibility that it was "Kitty's Revenge" over the dress-up thing, but honestly she didn't cause it to happen. I was careless. In any case, I have no working cell phone. I want to buy one of these new-fangled smart phones but I have no idea which one to buy! …