Did I Tell You About The Time…

Me: You know, it's been a while since I've noticed any physical ailments. I've got this whole "life in your 40s" thing nailed.

<2 minutes later, I stand up from my desk, go to take a step and my left knee totally buckles, nearly causing me to fall over>

Fate, standing next to…

— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) June 4, 2024

One day you’ll wake up and your feet will be sore for no apparent reason

— Carol Mackie (@Circa50s) June 4, 2024

... I woke up with pain in my foot so severe I couldn’t put weight on it?

I’ve had foot problems all my life (never serious, just the ills that flesh is heir to), so I figured it would go away. 

When it didn’t, I went to the doctor. Who found two broken bones in my foot. No idea how I broke them; no idea when. I’m still walking (and why is that? 🤷🏻‍♂️). But the surgery is being planned.

Getting old is not for the faint of heart. And life is weird.