What is the weather like where you are at? Is your winter cold, snowy, windy…or is it wet, cold and dreary? Is your winter warm? For those of us dealing with the cold, wet, snowy version of winter, this is the time we gardeners, farmers and hobby growers sit around the the kitchen table, surrounded …
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The Pin
Well, made it to my visit on the 23rd, good visit, got the rest of the dressing off, removed the Steri-Strips, cleaned up the ends of the stitching that was sticking out of the ends of the stitched areas, looked things over…and removed, the pin…yep, the big ‘ol pin with the great big green ball …
The Scooter Life
Well…it’s been four weeks today since my foot surgery and I’m happy to report that it hasn’t been that bad, comparatively speaking. I had a few painful days that required pain killers but they didn’t last long. Ice packs were my friends and I still use them in the evenings after I take off my …
Thank you Sir, may I have another?
Yep, it seems I am looking at surgery #6, the day after Thanksgiving …rather ironic, it seems. No…my shoulder is fine, I have been SO VERY careful to not re-injure it. Do all my physical therapy, listen to my doctor and physical therapist, being a very good girl in that regard. No, this one will …
Wait, Fall…come back!!
Have you ever seen a Maple tree covered in leaves, dry and crunchy, and snow? I have, quite the sight, let me tell you. This is what happens when ‘Ol Man Winter sneaks in early; plants are confused, animals bewildered and people downright angry! Ha! Northern Illinois had its first real snowfall the other day …
I love Fall
We all have a favorite season, no matter the reason! For me, it is the glorious rush of golds, reds, orange, browns, yellow, bronze, plum…crisp air, dry air, skies so blue they hurt your eyes. Apples, county fairs, big machinery harvesting the bounties from the fields…that first dusting of snow…all those fallen leaves. Goldfinches scouring …
Physical Therapy/Fall Clean-Up
Umm…what is this, a combo? Sure! Why not, you see strange and unique combos everywhere these days. Combining some elements from my physical therapy sessions and some much needed fall clean-up in various garden beds around the house seems like a match made in heaven to me! Let’s see…if I’m on my knees and pull …
Physical Therapy
It all begins slowly… Twist this, bend that, hold this…2 reps of 10, 3 reps of 15, 2 reps of 20, 3 reps of 20…can you push a little harder, reach a little higher, stretch a little more? We start each session with heat and end with ice…I take Naproxen before sessions and a half …
2nd Follow-Up
Oh my gosh, I am so happy…second follow-up visit and lo and behold, the pillow part of my sling has been removed! Yeah! I can start driving, sleep without the sling, go for periods throughout the day without the sling and in two weeks no longer use the sling! Happy day! However…yes, there is always …
1st Follow-up Doctor Visit
So, I knew I had my first follow-up visit today, but I just had to get some watering in, it’s been sooo dry these past few weeks! My recently planted hydrangeas were so sad looking and the plants foolishly purchased right before my surgery require water almost daily. So…I water. I am careful, so careful, …
The Aging Gardener 