Today I decided to wear my hiking boots all day to see how they feel. They feel just fine! HOWEVER... I was sitting at the computer working on the Calendar Raffles that have been coming in, legs crossed at the ankles. I hopped up to get something and tried to uncross them - unsuccessfully! - and fell flat on my bum! Ouch! The hooks on the boots had attached themselves.
So... another lesson learned - 'way before the Camino, fortunately. Now, I'll just have to remember not to cross my ankles!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Nil Grimace Face
A week ago I was on a 5-day cruise to Canada. The four of us Sisters had many laughs, ate good food and basically had a wonderful, relaxing time. Sr. Eileen and I were noted by many as outstanding dancers! In fact, one husband and wife from Iran asked if we had been dance instructors!!! I think it was simply because we knew the Electric Slide and the Cha-Cha - a dance we did in high school!
The second day of the cruise, I slipped and fell on my right elbow. Ouch! It's black and blue, and I'm still working to extend and flex it fully. The doctor's report recorded some "interesting" remarks, two of which I'm still laughing about. In the description of the patient, among other things, were:
"female old age," and "nil grimace face." Considering that Eileen and I were the only two white-haired people dancing, I can understand the "old age" thingy! But I had never seen: "nil grimace face" before. And that expression has come back to me time and time again since then. I'll be working hard on a project or worrying about something and catch myself with a "grimace face." Even as I walk in the park, thinking, I find myself with that "grimace face."
"Nil grimace face, Mary Jo!"
The second day of the cruise, I slipped and fell on my right elbow. Ouch! It's black and blue, and I'm still working to extend and flex it fully. The doctor's report recorded some "interesting" remarks, two of which I'm still laughing about. In the description of the patient, among other things, were:
"female old age," and "nil grimace face." Considering that Eileen and I were the only two white-haired people dancing, I can understand the "old age" thingy! But I had never seen: "nil grimace face" before. And that expression has come back to me time and time again since then. I'll be working hard on a project or worrying about something and catch myself with a "grimace face." Even as I walk in the park, thinking, I find myself with that "grimace face."
"Nil grimace face, Mary Jo!"
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