Racing Time

I have spent the past three months racing the weather and the arthritis. Neither race can, ultimately, be won. But, I have finished some outdoor projects I'd been saving for "when I feel better." Now, I know, that is not going to happen. So, I work as best I can and hire help when I must. It's hard to give up being able.

The gift I have given myself is a new puppy. I've wanted this breed for many years and I decided it was now or never. She will keep me moving even when I'd rather not.

I have not given up the fight. I found out I'm allergic to eggs. They have been a mainstay of my diet since I developed gout two years ago. It's been a month since I gave them up and I can tell no difference. I'll give it a couple more months but if it does not help I'm going back to them. I just got a small flock of chickens! How's that for irony?