Oh, boy, Lucian, I hope you have a speedy recovery! A couple of ‘Springs’ ago, day before temps melted it all, I found a patch of ice and broke my right wrist (right handed, of course), occupational therapy was very helpful for me, no surgery. I still put a brace on if I am going to be paddling or biking. I turn 73 in March. Just got a smart watch so if I get incapacitated they won’t find me 5 days later, as I live alone.
My smart watch saved me in December when I fell on ice & broke my knee & wrist walking my dog. I’m 71 & also live alone in a rural area. No one would have heard me & I would have been frozen solid before I was missed. I can’t say enough about the benefits of having a smart watch.
Lordy, Lucian! At least you’re smiling. So sorry this happened to you. Boy, you and Tracy have had a helluva year! Look at Kurzweil for voice to text messaging. It takes just a little while for it to recognize your voice patterns but then you’re off and running. My best to you.
One thing after another. I fell into a pile of sand on Fire Island about 10 years ago. Broke my wrist; Was helping a friend..we both had too much “fun” but she was worse than me.
Me too. 4 times left, once right. Lots of no fun. I’m sure you will be diligent with your PT so you will be fine, but it takes way more time than you want it to. Take care of yourself - we need your voice!
Did you know that store brand salt ( I use non iodized) works very well on ice. Before a storm I spread ordinary salt (very cheap & easier for older people to handle) on the dry pathways. No ice forms as it snows in sub freezing conditions!
Years ago I saw my then 81 year old neighbor doing that. She said it’s easier to hold and carry as a senior citizen. I don’t use salt in food but I buy 2 dzn containers at the start of the winter season. Works like a charm. Even on ice or frozen snow it melts it on contact!
Common sense tells us that black ice is due to Obama setting quotas and DEI. Dear Leader will issue an executive order abolishing slip and falls throughout the regime and you should be safe moving forward. Now there will be a tariff on dictation devices so you should probably hire a cute young blonde MAGA girl to take your dictation. Get well soon before RFK Jr. takes away your healthcare.
Jesus, we can't take you anywhere. Here's hoping for a non-accidental recovery.
Your column is on fire. Everyone reading this should subscribe to Joe Klein's Substack.
Have you considered that you may be acting as a kind of barometer for the well-being of the republic?
I cannot recommend this as on ongoing fundraising tool. However, I hope It works. ;-)
Ouch! Hoping for a quick recovery.
Oh, boy, Lucian, I hope you have a speedy recovery! A couple of ‘Springs’ ago, day before temps melted it all, I found a patch of ice and broke my right wrist (right handed, of course), occupational therapy was very helpful for me, no surgery. I still put a brace on if I am going to be paddling or biking. I turn 73 in March. Just got a smart watch so if I get incapacitated they won’t find me 5 days later, as I live alone.
My smart watch saved me in December when I fell on ice & broke my knee & wrist walking my dog. I’m 71 & also live alone in a rural area. No one would have heard me & I would have been frozen solid before I was missed. I can’t say enough about the benefits of having a smart watch.
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Hello, you have very nice publications. It's really nice to see them, at the same time it's a shame not to be able to send you an invitation...
Yeah, I'm thinking about getting a smart watch...
Lordy, Lucian! At least you’re smiling. So sorry this happened to you. Boy, you and Tracy have had a helluva year! Look at Kurzweil for voice to text messaging. It takes just a little while for it to recognize your voice patterns but then you’re off and running. My best to you.
Yes, and the year is only 31 days old! Time flies when you're having fun, or whatever this is.
Yikes - we should wrap you in bubble wrap
stay strong and heal up!
One thing after another. I fell into a pile of sand on Fire Island about 10 years ago. Broke my wrist; Was helping a friend..we both had too much “fun” but she was worse than me.
Onward, is correct! Wishing you strength and quick recovery 🙏 😫 So sorry 😞
Glad to hear the pain is manageable. Take care.
Maybe while you are recovering, you can share pics of your furry loved ones, who are even more important in dark times like these than ever!
Oh yes! Pictures of furry friends would be very welcome!
Been there. Done that. Great PT made my wrist good as new. May you have the same successful experience.
PT is amazing! Some time ago I re-gained wrist strength by doing exercises with 3 rolls of taped together cents.
It made all the difference for me.
Me too. 4 times left, once right. Lots of no fun. I’m sure you will be diligent with your PT so you will be fine, but it takes way more time than you want it to. Take care of yourself - we need your voice!
OMG! You can't catch a break lately, Lucian! Hope the wrist/arm heals quickly! Thankful for talk to text!
Did you know that store brand salt ( I use non iodized) works very well on ice. Before a storm I spread ordinary salt (very cheap & easier for older people to handle) on the dry pathways. No ice forms as it snows in sub freezing conditions!
Years ago I saw my then 81 year old neighbor doing that. She said it’s easier to hold and carry as a senior citizen. I don’t use salt in food but I buy 2 dzn containers at the start of the winter season. Works like a charm. Even on ice or frozen snow it melts it on contact!
Damn it to hell. Heal quickly - we need you!
Common sense tells us that black ice is due to Obama setting quotas and DEI. Dear Leader will issue an executive order abolishing slip and falls throughout the regime and you should be safe moving forward. Now there will be a tariff on dictation devices so you should probably hire a cute young blonde MAGA girl to take your dictation. Get well soon before RFK Jr. takes away your healthcare.
This is so bad…and thanks for the laugh!
That damn Obama yet again.
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