It’s been quite a strain over the last few days. I’m addicted to writing and the inability to hold a pen or use a keyboard has been very frustrating. It’s not been total, but I’ve had to preserve my limited abilities for work. Even using the wheel on a mouse has been enough to cause painful joints. This has been a very bad winter.
Yesterday was the first day for ages that I haven’t come home with aching joints and sat all night feeling miserable with a hot water bottle.
I’m risking a bit of typing today and will see how it goes.
Yellow flowers in need of identification
Fortunately I have been able to fire up my Kindle and read a few history books. This hs still given me a few problems. One is that the weight of the device (which is lighter and less awkward than a proper book) has still caused pain in my hands and forearms. The second is that I am finding my memory is retaining less and after reading a book I am left with little more than a general impression, rather than the detail I would once have absorbed. I’m thinking of adopting a more structured approach and making notes, almost as if I’m studying.
The good news for the day is that it only took two attempts to give blood. I was back home by 8.40 and eating bacon sandwiches made in croissants. I then watched antique programmes until Julia started to protest and decided to take to the keyboard. It’s good to be back, but it isn’t a full time return yet as I will have to see how my joints react.
Flowers – detail
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I wonder what effect this changeable weather is having on you.
Damp used to make my wrist (broken at the age of 11) and my knee (damaged in a scooter accident aged 19) ache but as I’ve grown older the weather seems to have less effect. This latest flare-up is due to my ineptitude in taking my medication. 🙁
Glad things are getting a bit better. Warmer weather on its way.
Yes, I always feel better once I see the magnolias and the lilacs. 🙂
You appear to be on an upward trend!
Yes, after a pause I am on the mend once more.
Excellent, Simon!
It’s good to be back. 🙂
I am glad to hear you are in less pain, Simon! Hope that continues.
Those beautiful little yellow flowers look like buttercups to me.
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttercup
I am wary of buttercups – so many species. Yes, definitely in less pain now, thank you.
Hope those joints improve! I understand how frustrating it must be for you. It would bother me terribly not to be able to write. My memory, too, is not what it once was. I keep a book diary and often jot down a few notes about the books. It helps. But of course this involves writing.
Once I recover properly I will ensure that I keep myself in fettle for writing. I intend investing in an electric can opener and a couple of other aid for cookery too, as it is annoying to struggle with such things.
Good kitchen implements are well getting.
Julia is going to Canada in May and is currently talking about not going if I am going to struggle. I need the ability to open cans to convince her I won’t starve.