Over the last month I have been a bit down and out. It has taken a while to get things straight in my head, get work under control and pain under control. For now, at least, I think I have it. For how long, who knows! Continue reading “Snippets of Southland”
Tag: knee pain
The day I suddenly got old
I’m sitting in the hairdressers chair, looking back at my reflection. I notice the grey hair, lots of grey hair. I notice the bags under my eyes, the rivets in my forehead. jowels that have sunk with age. Behind me in the reflection is a picture of a young woman in the shop window opposite, modelling underwear. the difference is stark. Where did my looks go? Where did my youth go? When did age suddenly appear on my face? Continue reading “The day I suddenly got old”
Spring – Summer, hail and knee pain
Spring has finally sprung and we are now heading into summer, but not without a few late spring surprises which seems typical of Southland weather! Continue reading “Spring – Summer, hail and knee pain”
Steroids for the unhappy knee
Back at work, swim swim swim with a 5.5km distance managed this week (because its the only pain free exercise left!) and then I spotted this: yippee the annual book sale is on again soon, time to stock back up!
Winter truly is here this week, lucky Milford escape to be sure! Continue reading “Steroids for the unhappy knee”