Apologies And An Explanation

I’ve been tardy in approving comments and posting these daily rants to Facebook and Bluesky. I am also likely to miss a couple of days, although I will try not to. I usually write ahead, but yesterday’s was the last full post I’d prepared.

On vacation in South Carolina, I was trying to help my son-in-law take my husband’s mobility scooter out of the rear of his van. I slipped (it’s heavy) and fell, and heard something crack (NOT a pleasant sound!) Turns out I fractured something called the T12 vertabra. I flew home rather than riding in a car for 15 hours, but the airplane trip didn’t help. Bottom line, I’m pretty much out of order for the next couple of weeks. Between the pain and the drugs to control the pain, it’s definitely interfering with my ability to read, think and analyze. So expect brief messages rather than extended conversations for the next few days, until sitting at my computer is easier.

ER folks tell me the fracture is the only problem, which is good, and that it should heal in 8-12 weeks–and the pain should subside well before that, so those of you who are kind enough to keep coming back to my cantankerous offerings won’t have a long time to wait for the “full experience.”

Meanwhile, if you have news that Trump’s hold on his cult is failing, the Epstein files are being leaked, Stephen Miller has disappeared–good news, in other words–please share it in the comments!

75 Comments

  1. Sheila: I hope your recovery is fast and complete. Your blog is a positive force in my life and some of my friends as well. Best

  2. So sorry to hear this. As one who is dealing with back pain, you have my sympathy! Sending healing energy your way.

  6. Sheila; concentrate on healing, maybe share some of your progress through today’s health care system…and good luck! No apologies or explanations needed from you after all you have given us through these uncertain times.

  8. So sorry for the mishap to have occurred. Stay ahead of the pain and I look forward to the return of the “full experience” professor!

  9. Take all the time you need to heal. Your voice is so appreciated and respected.
    Wishing you a good recovery.

  10. Bummer, Sheila. Listen to your docs and to your body. If you need any errands run, just call. Seriously.

  12. First things first. Heal.

    Let your family take over for a couple of months. This one and the real one. Trump, Miller, and the cast of clowns can wait a bit until progress is made.

    One more thing that my wife and I tell each other often. Don’t fall.

  13. Bill Moreau’s message is perfect. Please call me, too, if you need something. I am indebted to you. D

  14. All the best things for you Sheila, and here is hoping for a quick and full recovery!

  16. Despite these dark times, you send out positive vibes to us all. Let us return the favor. We’ll stay tuned.

    Take care!

  17. Easy does it. Let yourself heal. T-12 is the 12th thoracic vertebra where a lot of important nerves exit. No stress will help keep your pain to a minimum. Take good care. Your blog keeps us all on our toes.

  18. Sorry about your accident. I’m praying for your speedy recovery. Please take time to heal!

  19. We’ll miss your daily commentary but your health is much more important. Heal quickly and please don’t try to do too much too quickly.

  21. “Slow and Easy” is the prescription at our age but especially when enduring the recuperating of an injury. Healing comes especially from the good thoughts from all who appreciate you and all you mean to us by guiding us to sanity in our fractured democracy. You give us sense of courage and hope with your insightful observations and common sense wisdom. Heal well. THANKS

  22. OK, first of all, the best to you in the healing process. Take it easy and don’t despair if it appears to be going too slowly. A glass of your favorite vino may help.
    Your blog gets me started every day, along with Heather Cox Richardson, Paul Krugman and Robert Reich. Hang in there and know we all await your full return to the trenches of truth and integrity.

  24. Heal fully. We all need your insight and wisdom—but this is a time for you.

  26. Blessings on you. We’ll miss you, but will be thinking of you and pulling for you. We will let you know if the White House changes hands! Take care!

  27. I’ve heard that “cracking sound” more than I care to remember!

    As a friend of mine likes to say, “Be grateful you’re still moving above ground!”

    You take care of yourself physically, but keep that mind moving forward. As your readers have noted above, we all wish you a speedy recovery and rely on your daily posting and commenters to assure us there are still sane people in this country.

    Lidocaine patches and diclofenac gel work wonders. 😉

  28. Yes, OUCH!
    Please take all these good wishes to heart, including mine. Be patient with the healing process, it might take a good while, especially for those of us of a certain age.

  30. Get well soon, Sheila. I heard the news from your cousin Yvonne. Having had a fractured rib at one time, I know that the pain will subside soon but the discomfort will continue for a time. Stay positive, even in these negative times, and keep on blogging when you can. I enjoy all of them.

  34. Bummer! Hope you are soon back to normal. Take good care of yourself!

  37. Oh my! Sheila, I have been there (T-6). It is no fun. Take care of yourself.

  40. Plese take care of you first! The rest of us are praying and pulling for you to make a speedy and complete recovery. Time for a rest, maybe for all of us even, because the ultimate battle is yet to come, the mid terms! We must be ready then!

  41. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I always learn from whatever you have to share.

  42. So sorry to hear of your accident, Sheila. Rest, relax, say “yes” to offers of help, and know your community here is thinking of you and keeping you close at heart.

  43. May the confusion of pain and helpful drugs distract you,
    May the distraction from all you regularly are,
    Take you to a place of rest and healing,
    May your body, mind, and spirit be blessed with
    A new vision of gratitude, wisdom, and wholeness.
    Meanwhile, all creatures great and small sending you chirps and howls of encouragement!

  47. I’m guessing the temptations to do too much will be many and frequent, but please resist! You deserve this time to heal. We want you back feeling like yourself again. Sending all my best for good healing!

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