This: Tonight is my last Osteoarthritis class. It's on nutrition. I sure hope the instructor has more to say than, "Don't eat bad food. Eat good food." Is it obvious that I don't think I'm getting much out of this course? Last week she just rehashed everything we had already gone over. Although, she did bring in some visual aids; a pair of walking poles, a wrist brace, a tens machine (pain relief without drugs) and some elastic exercise bands. I did learn some exercises I can do to strengthen the muscles and keep from stiffening, in the arthritic areas.

That: We had all the heating ducts in the house cleaned out. I'm hoping it will improve my allergies. They spent 45 minutes sucking everything, down to the last particle of dust, out of the furnace and duct work and installing a super deluxe, reusable furnace filter. I almost hyperventilated over the horrendously huge bill. How huge? Lets just say well over $10.00 a minute. At least it only needs to be done every two to three years and next time we won't be needing the solid gold furnace filter.

The Other: It isn't finished yet but I couldn't wait to show you how nice that Patons FX Sock yarn looks when NOT used for socks. I will post a dazzling photo when it's finished and blocked.


This one's a keeper.