For Better, For Worse, & For Lunch
In the past two months, Mark and I have had more than our share of problem solving and character-building. I want my boring life back. At the end of April,…
Read moreRelief and Sorrow for the Boston Marathon
On Monday, April 15, I was merrily typing away at my computer, getting ready for PSL, my trip to England, and all of my todos. I was uber-productive, writing like…
Read moreRoll Over, Johanna
One of the strange side effects of my hemorrhage was my inability to turn onto my left side while lying down without using my arms. I could roll over to…
Read moreI Can Hear You Now
I’m deaf in my right ear. It’s aggravating, because I speak at conferences, and I have lunches and dinners at round tables. Can I hear the person on my right?…
Read moreCarry a Notebook and a Pen
I’ve received a number of personal comments on What a Doctor Should Not Say to a Patient on a Friday Afternoon. One of the biggest insights I had was that…
Read moreWhat a Doctor Should Not Say to a Patient on a Friday Afternoon
You’ve heard the old joke, “I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news,” right? Well, that actually happened to me. Back in 2009, when I had my first vertigo…
Read moreChin to the Sky
I’ve been working with a new trainer since my knee replacement, Billy. Today, several great things occurred. When I got on the bike, my rpms started in the 60s. That’s…
Read moreBack to a Cane During the Day
On my 4-week surgical anniversary, two days ago, I had another physical therapy appointment. I’d been bicycling at the gym, and continuing my modified squats, what I called my stand-ups,…
Read moreShort on Legs, Long on Determination
Today is my three week anniversary of my knee replacement surgery. Two days ago, Monday, I had my first outpatient physical therapy visit. It was great. I knew I had…
Read moreWhat’s the Real Question?
I had knee replacement surgery a week ago. I tore my left ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) 28 years ago, had experimental surgery to replace it 27 years ago–it seemed like…
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