Etcetera

We got two walks in yesterday, but we’ve still a way to go on one foot. I admire Sheba’s ‘carry on’ spirit as we limp through recovery. 

I stopped walking with our pals and their dogs two weeks ago, and I missed my only dinner party invitation when I had the attack of torticollis (my sore neck), so I’m in my third week of no contact others except via Zoom. But I thrive in solitude; it surprises me to say so. I feel absolutely no pressure at all to do anything. I do as I please all day every day and I feel normal. And it feels particularly lovely to feel normal in this wonderful warm weather that fills me with excitement about the approach of Spring.

Last night I went out and I got two pieces of wood. That is my limit. But last night I was rendered hopelessly weak for several minutes once I put the wood down. Feeling normal was over! But then it comes back, that wonderful free and easy feeling I get in this amazing silence and solitude.

I realize that in the evening, I should only carry one piece because I am tired from the day’s activities. In the mornings, I can carry two pieces quite readily. Six more days until Dr. Chen. But then I wonder how long I’ll have to wait for remediation. I’ve been living with this week heart for nine months!

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I emptied the hot tub and turned it off. I couldn’t life the lid to add the chemicals when my neck was hurting, so the water went off. Besides, I’ve not been using it. Henceforth, it’s going to be a Summer treat. It’ll save me money.

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Quelle surprise! After waking to pouring rain and overcast skies, at 10:00 am, out came the bright Winter sun, and our wonderful balmy Winter temperatures are still keeping me warm and happy. Due to the setback in her foot, we’ll be short walking today, and I hope to do some pruning while it’s so nice outside.