Monthly Archives: October 2017

Today is Halloween, the Eve of All Hallows, the evening before the Christian Feast of All Saints. It has become a mish-mash of many contrasting and competing ceremonies dating all the way back to the pre-Christian eras, but all surrounding … Continue reading →

I am starting to feel the pressure of Not Being Able To Drive, which is, I suppose, another sign of healing. I recommend to any supporter of Americans Should Drive Less: just turn in your driver’s license for ten days. … Continue reading →

Apparently, the rule for a successful knee replacement is to exercise vigorously the weeks before it’s done. Because I really got to enjoy working at the Fitness Center in the weeks before mine was done, looking forward to the push, … Continue reading →

The surgery on my knee went smoothly, so smoothly that I broke the rule for recovery: get to a physical therapy specialist asap. Here it is Monday evening and I’m not scheduled for therapy other than what I’m doing on … Continue reading →

Monica had her knee surgery yesterday. It went well. She was feeling little pain today, though Day 2 is supposed to be the worst. Probably released on parole tomorrow at noon.  ;^)

If you are reading this Tuesday morning, know that I am currently unconscious and a surgeon is doing noisy and unsettling things to my right knee. Which makes me glad to be unaware of his activities. He’ll be finished soon, … Continue reading →