Editing vs Proofreading

Here is another way in which the online writing world is changing the ‘real life writing world’.  When I worked as a proofreader in an international firm, proofreading involved correcting compositional skills such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.  As far as I know, proofreading is still is just that.  It did not involve rewriting a [...]

NHL Hockey Playoffs

Well, the playoffs have been great so far.  And, the Wings are up 3-0 over the Colorado Avalanche.  Ahh…wonder what those Avs fans are saying now?
Just found out that Game 4 between Detroit and Colorado is tomorrow night at the same time I have a social function.  Bum me right out.  I need [...]

Finally Figured Out What “Pain Med” Means

After almost three months of recuperating from a total knee replacement surgery, I have finally figured out what is meant by “pain med”.  At first, I thought it meant that the medications were supposed to alleviate pain completely.  That just was not so.  In fact, no matter what type I was given, there was still [...]

Stairs as a Knee Replacement Exercise

When working on gaining flexibility in your knee, a great exercise is to walk up and down stairs. Going up is much easier than going down.
Part of the recuperation process after a total knee replacement involves a variety of exercises involving stairs or steps. The first movement in my case was to simply [...]

2nd round of NHL playoffs

The Detroit Red Wings are facing the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.  This is an old rivalry (starting in the 80’s, anyways).  It is going to be a great series of exciting hockey.  Colorado better not play dirty like they usually do. Bums.
Of course, the Wings are going [...]

Graduating from Physical Therapy

Today, after 10 weeks, was my graduation from physical therapy.  That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t need to do any more exercising.  On the contrary, I still have muscle stiffness that needs some stretching. Graduating from physical therapy means that my flexibility degree was at 110.  That’s cool. 
I’m going to miss going [...]

Bizarre Weather

Today is the day of the most bizarre weather I’ve seen in a long time. It was sunny earlier, so I decided to get out and enjoy the fresh air while getting in a walk with my new knee. So, I get in my car. As soon as I drive onto the [...]

Knee Replacement Flexibility

Part of going to physical therapy while recuperating from a total knee replacement is the fact that you are working towards obtaining as much flexibility as possible.  The goal for “graduation” from my physical therapy (pt) program is 110.  I was told that 110 is the graduation goal for all knee replacement patients. The “average” [...]

Finding Writing Gigs

While freelance writing may be difficult on the pocketbook, it is rather easy to find writing gigs.   For instance, I find Craig’s List a good (or great) place to find writing gigs.  The site is easy to maneuver around, making it user friendly. Sure, some of the writing gigs do not work out.  And, some [...]

Total Knee Replacement Update

I once mentioned about good and bad days during the recuperation process.  Well, after having a great week – meaning increased flexibility and less pain – last night…ouch.  All I did is sit in a chair for a couple of hours.  (Yes, I got up to stretch in the interim). Stiffness and pain returned.  I’m [...]

Hockey Update

As much as hockey is a team sport, there is something to be said about Alexander Ovechkin.  He is so much fun to watch.  Plus, he has a 13-year contract – longest ever.  Know who was/is his agent?  His mom.  How cool is that?
Let the records show….I hope the Washington Capitols win this series (v [...]

PT & Knee Replacement

Having just returned from another day of PT, I can safely say it seems to be coming together.  It has been 8 weeks since total knee replacement surgery, and I can honestly see and feel healing.  There is still much more to do, though.  It’s so great to have a new knee, it’s just thrilling [...]

Book writing project

I have been working on my book and realize it’s going to take much longer than I had thought.  Seems that every time I start to write about a topic, another one pops into my mind.  What’s pretty, cool, though is the way I start writing about a topic and it triggers something else (memory) [...]

Great Hockey Day…

Two great things happened yesterday…
1) Red Wings beat Predators…(it’ll be a good series)  GO WINGS!!
2) Dallas Stars beat Anaheim Ducks…4-0….:)  It’s great seeing Anaheim lose.
More later….

NHL Hockey Playoffs have STARTED!!!

Totally unrelated to writing or a total knee replacement…..The NHL Playoffs have started!!!! This is the best time of the year (next to the regular season eliminations, and the Stanley Cup Finals…of course).
My beloved Detroit Red Wings are playing Nashville tonight.  GO WINGS!!!
Anaheim Ducks are playing the Dallas Stars tonight, also.  I hope the Ducks [...]

New PT Exercise for the hamstring

Yesterday, I was given a new exercise by my PT lady to help stretch my hamstring muscle.  Since I wore a shoe lift for 30 years, my hamstring was not used.  So, it needs to be retrained. The exercise involves using a treadmill in the reverse mode.  I simply walk and flex my leg that [...]

Good Day v Bad Day

Seems I am getting asked a lot lately how I am feeling and doing.  Even though I am still going to PT, doing home exercises, and in pain at time… I still have to say….”I have good and bad days.  My bad days, though, are much better than what I was going through before surgery.”  [...]

Icing a new knee….OUCH!

Part of my total knee replacement recuperation process involves, of course, physical therapy.  After I complete my exercises, I am offered icing.  At first it was “yeah!”.  Now, it’s…”OUCH!”.  See, instead of just lying on my back and relaxing (like I used to do while being iced), they have started a new torture device…er, technique.
My [...]

Open Office Glitch

As much as I love Open Office and all it offers, I have found a glitch.  As any writer knows, word count is important.  When using Microsoft Word, one can simply highlight the interested area and receive a word count.  It does not work that way with Open Office.  No matter how much is highlighted, [...]