This is first day I can type with both hands, using middle finger of right hand. Still cannot floss teeth or tie shoes. And . . . miracle of miracles, thanks to herbal laxative senna leaf powder, early this morning I accomplished my one goal for the day, TAKING A SHIT!

Plus, since 10 pm last night have been off pain meds (hydrocodon plus acetaminophen).

Friends and neighbors bring me soups.

Son Colin does my dishes and cares for rabbits.

I need someone who would like to walk puppy Shadow . . .

This morning I discovered waking times. Check it out. Unusually thoughtful, nuanced essays.

My typing rate is about 10% of usual rate.

Very interesting, this enforced “break,” as Laura Bruno commented. Thanks! Made me laugh out loud.

All in all I view this as a slow-way-down experience that is teaching me immense lessons on multiple levels.

So grateful!