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As a general rule I am not inclined to use this blog to bemoan personal matters or bitch out loud about small things that annoy me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yes, I know I have shared with you my journey through my grief over losing my bride, Kathy Anne, to cancer. That was important for me to share as I know it resonated with others who have made similar treks through the darkness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Today I have some good news to share. So, here goes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I had piled on a lot of extra weight in recent months. I struggled for the longest time to get rid of it. To no avail. That’s changed. I’ve lost almost 15 pounds. I have much more to lose. I’m doing it through a severe lifestyle change.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I’ve long known about the theory “calories in, calories out.” I have reduced my caloric intake. I am no longer eating pastry. I am down to two slices of bread daily. I am consuming my share of veggies and protein in the form of grilled meat. It’s working!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The other thing that I’ve been struggling with has been the aches and pains associated mainly with old age. You know already that I am long in the tooth. I turn 77 in December and I figure that seven years into my 70s means I am officially pushing 80. The main pain source has been my left knee, which I learned recently has a torn meniscus tendon. I wrecked my knee when I took a tumble while exiting my truck. I landed squarely on the pavement in my garage with my knee taking the brunt of it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

My primary care physician referred me to an orthopedist. I went to the doc’s office. He took pictures of my knee and then gave me a shot in the knee to curb the pain. The relief was instantaneous!<\/em> I know it’s not permanent, but I will deal with its return when it becomes necessary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One more worrisome ailment also is being targeted. Sleep deprivation. I haven’t slept well for many years. It has caught up with me. But I’ve decided to go to bed the same time each night. I take some deep-breatbing exercises to relax me. That, too, is beginning to help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I do not intend to keep you posted on my progress. Just know that I have zero intention of returning to the old way of living that caused me so much grief in the first place.<\/p>\n

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