Jack the Knife

Knife? Knife?? Did somebody say knife?! Oh Lord have mercy! They gonna' cut a piece out of Pauly's foot! I've never even had a broken bone and now I'm paying someone to break my toe to make it all better. It's a little tale that started about a year ago when I found out I had flat feet. Apparently that condition can also lead to bunions. It would have been nice if someone had told me that sooner. I would never have surgery if I didn't need it and the podiatrist seems to think I should have it. God only knows how much coin old boy will be getting for a 1/2 hour procedure. Regardless, I think I need it also. I have been in persistent pain for the past couple of weeks. Thing is, it wasn't a gradual thing. One day the pain wasn't there and the next day it was. Goodness, I look so pathetic walking around in the loop. I swear little old ladies with walkers were passing me!

Come tomorrow I will look even more pathetic because I will have to walk around with a surgical boot. It kind of starts making you think about our mobility. I've noticed the various ways people get around. Walking, limping, crutches, kanes, walkers, wheelchairs and yes even Segways. Somehow, someway we are getting from point A to point B regardless of impairment. It's actually kind of amazing. I would say that is one freedom we all want to keep. 'Cause honey's I'm not letting any grass grow under these feet. I plan to be riding my bicycle before the end of the summer. Who's up for a Lakefront ride?