"Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." -- M. Twain & R. Walden

"Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." -- M. Twain & R. Walden
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Posted by: Russ Walden ^Ž

01/13/2021, 16:51:16

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There are various versions of what Twain said or didn't say in this regard. Whichever version you choose, I can subscribe.

Loss of mobility is grievously annoying. I have lost most of the use of my left side. This is usually result of a stroke, but in my case, is a peculiar infection. I have weakness and lack of balance on that side. I can't walk unaided.

Also grievously annoying is that I can barely type. My left hand is my "typing hand," due to an injury to my right hand years ago. I have lost "fine motor control" in my left hand, which means my typing is erratic and slow -- not an ideal combination. That probably precludes my writing of my autobiography, even though it wouldn't be very long anyhow.

I am well cared for by daughter and granddaughter, plus Ladyfriend on weekends.

All is well, except my attitude, which is really crappy. I start physical therapy on Monday, which I am really looking forward to.

"This, too, shall pass." Just not fast enough.

Y'all keep up the good work, and

Take care,

Russ

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That's terrible! Best wishes for total speedy recovery. FYI ' also fighting a tenacious sinus/jaw infection with constant headaches. --- LateForLunch ( 01/13/2021, 22:42:32 ) ( 296 bytes ) +1

Thank you. I hope your recovery is also soon. --- Russ Walden ( 01/14/2021, 16:11:41 ) ( 2 bytes )

Hang in there, Brother. We be here. --- TEEBONE ( 01/13/2021, 17:07:43 ) ( 2 bytes ) +1

(P.S. - Yu muth't dithinfect yo'theyulf. :-) --- TEEBONE ( 01/13/2021, 17:09:59 ) ( 2 bytes ) +1

Single malt scotch does not improve my balance or my "fine motor control." --- Russ Walden ( 01/13/2021, 17:20:01 ) ( 2 bytes ) +1

Oh. Okay, but that isn't what I meant. :-) --- TEEBONE ( 01/13/2021, 17:35:52 ) ( 322 bytes ) +1

Mobility will return WHEN I beat the infection, especially if I continue to exercise that side, which I am doing multi-daily. --- Russ Walden ( 01/13/2021, 17:42:19 ) ( 2 bytes ) +2

a great deal is revealed about your character from that response, Primo. --- LateForLunch ( 01/16/2021, 00:08:57 ) ( 496 bytes ) +1

Well said. --- TEEBONE ( 01/16/2021, 00:55:45 ) ( 2 bytes )

Bully! --- TEEBONE ( 01/13/2021, 18:01:44 ) ( 2 bytes )