This weekend I will be writing an entry for the International 3 Day Novel Contest. The contest takes place every Labor Day weekend as it has since 1977. Contest entrants begin writing at 12:01 a.m. on the Saturday of the Labor Day… Read More ›
It has been a long time between blog posts. I would like to say that my total recovery from the hip replacement was just so miraculous that I forgot all about the uphill climb I had getting there or that I… Read More ›
I have to share something funny because no matter the pain and frustration, there always seems to be a “funny” connected with my hospital adventures. This past weekend, in what had to have been a world-class acrobatic feat, I dislocated… Read More ›
A recent blast from the past encounter via Face Book got me to thinking. Yes, I know, thinking is always dangerous when it’s MY mind but nonetheless the wheels began to turn and I thought, “If I could do it… Read More ›
Friends, it’s been a while but the older you get the faster time goes. So really…I’m counting it as about a week since my last posting. Hey! It’s my blog. I can say whatever the hell I want to say,… Read More ›
I’ve often heard it said, “When man plans, God Laughs.” I’m inclined to agree whole-heartedly. After getting the all clear to return to work on a reduced schedule, my first week back went well. Very well. December 7th was great. … Read More ›
So….the alternate place for therapy called. “After our therapist consulted with our facility manager, we think you would be better served by going to the other rehab facility.” Great. At least they were honest. I much prefer that than to… Read More ›
While being in the Rehab hospital, I had a full schedule from the minute I could stand. Once the swelling went down enough to walk, my mornings began with 7 am vitals checks and meds from the nurses. With breakfast… Read More ›
My 2 weeks as an inpatient in the rehab hospital was, in a word, “enlightening”. First. The place I was in was a top rehab facility in Columbus. They do wonderful things. It was exactly where I needed to be… Read More ›
Feels funny starting this now….Twenty-three days after surgery; less than one week after coming home and starting my real road to recovery. But I’ve been a tad busy with insurance issues, scheduling doctor’s follow-ups, physical therapy sessions and home nurse… Read More ›
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