This is the time of year when I begin multi-tasking....taking care of flower beds, doing some yardwork in addition to my inside laundry, cleaning, and cooking chores.
That gives me less time to think up interesting topics for posts.  In fact, for the last few days, I have been suffering a severe case of writer's block.  I can usually surf around to some of my trusty sites and find something interesting to write about; but even those sites have failed me of late.
I am having surgery on April 27 on both my knees.  The time has come.  The cortisone shots are no longer doing any good.  I made the call to do both of them at the same time.  
I can't see going through two surgeries and having two recovery periods.  I will be in the hospital about five days; then, I will transfer to the in-house rehab center at the hospital for another ten days or so.  
I know that it will be tough, but I have a high pain threshold, so I know I can get through it.  I just want it get it behind me.  I hope I am recovered enough to go to Texas for Little Buddy's birthday on May 28th.  
We shall see.  In the meantime, I will be busy this coming week getting ready.  I have to go on the 22nd for a heart work-up prior to my surgery. I had to have one before my back surgery, so I know what to expect.  It's basically just a stress test.
A closing thought:  The first step in getting what you want out of life is to decide what you want.  
A lot of people have a real problem with that.  I don't!
 


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