the mother of…

It’s not necessity that’s the mother of invention — it’s desperation. And boredom, in a significant dose. Which brings me, in many connotations of that term, to Lookout Joe’s. It’s a busy morning, and I, the Gimp, have managed to coax out myself a seat on the Fluffy Green Couch.

So now what do I write about?

The fact that walking on crutches burns a heavy dose of calories, way more than simple walking, so that I’m already — unwittingly — starting out on the exercise program that a friend was encouraging me to have. It also means I don’t wear a jacket in 22° weather because it’s simply Too Much Stuff™. People do help you with the door, though, which is nice.

The fact that, on a 22° day, hot chocolate made with real milk is very close to the best thing in the world.

One thought on “the mother of…

  1. A person’s thoughts are always interesting, but when the person can be erudite in print, they are fascinating and moving. I’m sorry for your mom’s death, and sorry for your broken ankle. But there is no doubt you’ve already risen above both. Here is my gift to you: Order an old album by the Bee Gees called “Trafalgar” on Amazon. The second track, written and sung by Barry Gibb, is titled “Israel.” I believe it was written around the time of the war in ’73 but I’m not sure. I think you will like it.

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