Fingerlessly...

I wonder what those of us with brains tied to our fingers did before we had typewriters or computer keyboards? Had surgery at the beginning of the week to fuse a crushed joint that has been bothering me for three years. Already less pain but so much more cumbersome with this solid cast than dealing with the pain of the broken finger. Well, mostly.

I remember the vise-like handshake that dropped me to the floor the fifth time the right pinky finger was the wrong pinky to put in a handshake. Or, the first time it broke after I fell down a mountain far out from civilization. The pain was more than I could imagine. And yet, there are people who have dealt with or still deal with more pain than I ever have.My experience is paltry compared to others. It makes me more aware of them and perhaps less egocentric.

So, as I close this left-handed entry let's all take note that in a week I'll be typing with a stiff finger instead of a fingerless...