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Monday, May 1, 2006

I think I have a handle on this arthritis pain, or whatever it is. I’ve figured out which pain relievers help and which don’t, and I’ve managed to find a way to wear the brace that minimizes the discomfort. It’s still awkward, and working at the computer for long hours isn’t possible, but I’m doing the best I can to be as flexible and as pain-free as I can be right now.

For a while today I wore the brace on my right wrist instead of the left. Now, this time it wasn’t because I forgot which end was up, the way I did yesterday. This time I had the same kind of pain as on the other side, except that the pain on the right started at the base of my thumb and traveled all the way up to my elbow. The brace really helped, too, but I needed it more on the left, because every time I tried to close that hand or lift anything, the pain localized in my thumb would feel like a burst of fire.

So tonight the brace is back where it belongs, on my left wrist, and I’m getting better at typing with it on. The pain on the right side has subsided enough that I don’t expect it to be a problem. I’d be a lot more optimistic about the whole thing if, every time I took the brace of the left wrist, my thumb didn’t explode like that. I just sort of wonder how I’m going to get through the night, and what tomorrow will bring.




13 April 2006

Cloud binding.



I’m trying hard to keep a positive attitude, and I haven’t told the Boss about my latest setback. I don’t think he ever knew about the cold it took me ten days to get rid of. He’s aware of my allergies, but I don’t think he thinks it’s much of a big deal. I try to get through the day doing as much as I have to, and beyond that as much as I can. It’s just that I’ve been reaching that point a little too soon these days.




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Giants starter Jamey Wright began the top of the fourth by hitting Brian Giles with a pitch, as payback for Jake Peavy drilling Barry Bonds in the bottom of the third. By the time the fourth was over, the Padres had scored seven runs on four hits, two walks and an error, and Wright, who had pitched so well for three innings and came into the fourth with a 2-0, was on his way to his second loss. The 10-4 Padre win was Peavy’s second of the season, his first since beating the Giants on opening day.

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"Wishing and hoping won’t do it, and I’m way too lazy to work at it."

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"I winced and clenched my teeth and got through that ordeal."

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"This just shows you can get a pass from me, no matter how many times you take advantage of my good nature and break your promises. All you have to do is make my life a little easier."

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