That’s the question I always asked the kids when they said they hurt their knee. Iam starting my walking program today—I’m on the treadmill as I type—and I thought that my foot might cause problems. Today as I was finishing up my roof job I squatted down to pick up a tool and my right knee was suddenly very sore. Nothing went pop and I hadn’t bumped it. It just hurt and felt like it was beginning to swell.
I quit working and went inside and put a cold pack on it and relaxed for a while. Penny made fried green tomatoes (from my bumper winter crop of green tomatoes) for lunch and after that my knee, while still sore felt much better. So I went back out and finished up the job. Everything is back up including the rain gutter. I did quit without cleaning up. I left that for tomorrow in order not to stress the knee.
So far the knee isn’t bothering me while walking and the foot is hanging in there.
I’m actually looking forward to Obama’s speech tomorrow. I was part of the new generation of Americans receiving the torch when JFK was sworn in. Now I am part of the generation passing the torch. I’m somewhat hopeful that BO will actually be able to unite the country and set us off on a smart course for the future. But I am also cynical and pessimistic. I’ve seen politicians promise change and get elected and then just continue the same old stuff. I’ve been impressed by his cabinet choices and the initiatives he is promising. The investment in basic research and science is so important for this country to be on top. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that he doesn't get swallowed up by Washington.
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