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!

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  3. Late to the chorus, but my best wishes also. Don’t push yourself too fast. Remember who won the race between the tortoise and the hare!

    And I am also local and available to run errands / assist if you need something.

  5. So sorry this happened to you-as one who had 3 cervical surgeries this past year I urge you to rest-follow doctor’s orders! Best to you

  7. My hope for you is a speedy recovery and continued good health.
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  11. Sheila, so sorry for the injury. Follow doc orders and heal. Slow and steady wins in this case.

  12. Sheila, we of similar ages/conditions salute you for hanging in there! Others who are more able-bodied are out there in the oppressive heat searching for Trump (Scotland?), files (anybody seen them?), and Stephen Miller (the creep). Get well soon!

  13. Yikes–Bless your heart–take it easy and get plenty of rest. We need your insights and voice!

  14. Dear Professor:
    Please take the doctor’s orders and rest up. Bone pain is the worst. I’m so sorry. Take care. We’ll wait for your return and don’t stress. We want you healthy and happy. All the best.

  15. We need to keep you upright, Sheila (no more falls; they’re too dangerous; and you’re too valuable an asset to the pro-democratic forces, especially given how sparse they are in Indiana). Wishing you a speedy recovery.

  16. Get well soon and take care of yourself….we can wait for events that seem totally out of our control. Hugs too!

  18. We’ll miss you and your insight! Put yourself first, and here’s hoping for a very smooth recovery.

  19. I seldom comment, but this one is worthwhile: take care of yourself. I read your blog daily and absolutely love it. Heal quickly!

  20. Sheila, take care of yourself and follow doctor’s orders! We need your insight.

  23. Wishing you a smooth recovery and a chance to read all those books you’ve
    got stack up on a pile!!!

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