Proof of Being a Bionic Woman – TKR

One of the things I received while going through the pre-op process was a very special card. I happen to find it amusing, but then again – I’m easily entertained.
It is a card to be used when I need to go through a metal detector – such as at airport checkpoints. What it [...]

October 9, not October 10…NHL Face Off Rocks Spectacular

On today’s NHL Live!, October 10th was mentioned as the season opener for the Detroit Red Wings. That is incorrect. It’s October 9, Thursday.  (Unless the date has been changed and the website has not been updated.)
Here is the email I sent to EJ Hradek & Don LaGreca just to let them know. [...]

My Small Tribute to Paul Newman

Yesterday I turned on the television only to be greeted by news that left me crying and staring at the screen. Paul Newman had died.
Even though I never met him, his death has taken a chunk of my heart away. Our world is much sadder and emptier without him. His modesty, humor, [...]

Overdoing Exercise during a TKR Recuperation

Recently, there have been days when it seemed that my tkr knee was overreacting to exercise. There was more swelling than usual, and more pain than usual. It was more sluggish and hard to move, also. All in all, it was frustrating. And, I expressed that in a recent blog post on [...]

Sharp Dressed Man – EJ Hradek

Well, our beloved NHL Live! Has returned. Today, EJ Hradek wore a white jacket and shirt and looked stunning. It was funny how that became the topic of conversation for a while on the show today. He was, indeed, a sharp dressed man today.
And, Don LaGreca has obviously lost a [...]

Hockeyville 2008 game

There was a wonderful pre-season game on tonight between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. Televised on the NHL Network, the game was played in a small 1,200 seat hockey arena in the city of Roberville, Quebec.
The national anthem of both Canada and the United States was sung by a woman with a [...]

No Fancy Tools Needed

After having just finished a chapter in my book, I think it would be a good idea to blog about it. It is tied directly into recuperating from a total knee replacement.
30 years ago…When I was in a body cast, I learned to dress myself with my feet. (You do what you have to [...]

A NHL Network Thank You

Thank you to the NHL Network for making at least one Detroit Red Wings very happy. I just saw a repeat of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, where Detroit won the Stanley Cup.(One can never see that game too many times, in my opinion. )

Well, when the Cup series was [...]

NHL Pro Tryout Agreement

September 20, 2008 news:

According to the NHL Network, Teemu Selanne was just signed by the Anaheim Ducks to a Pro Tryout Agreement. What is that? He’s been on the team, has played for the team, so….how can he be on tryout? I don’t understand.
If someone knows, can you share your know-how? [...]

Better Patient Preparation for TKR Needed

Prior to having a total knee replacement, some hospitals offer a pre-op tkr class. Potential patients see the actual knee implant, learn about pre-surgery preparation, and have questions answered. Mine was a good class.
However, there is no preparation for the – at times – frustrating, lengthy recuperation process after a total knee replacement [...]

NHL LIVE RETURNS TO THE AIRWAVES MONDAY, SEPT. 22

Here is a comment I received today.  Even though it is a comment relating a NHL Live! post I did, I thought it was relevant enough to reprint here.
It is from the NHL PR:
NEW YORK (Sept. 18, 2008) – NHL Live, the spirited, interactive talk show from NHL Radio dedicated to all things related [...]

Resistance Bands & A TKR

While going through physical therapy, I noticed different colored bands tied around the parallel bars. It turns out that these bands were known as resistance bands. They were in bright colors and I stated I wanted a red one. “This isn’t a fashion show, Marie,” is what I heard. The physical [...]

Balance Issues & A Total Knee Replacement

Something strange and perplexing has been happening lately. There will be times when I move and suddenly lose my balance. It is not extreme, only a simply side step. To someone who didn’t know any better, it might appear as if I had been drinking too much alcohol.
I don’t understand why it’s happening, [...]

NHL Live!

Well, today was the day originally announced as the return of NHL Live! with EJ Hradek and Don LaGreca.  One of my readers just expressed disappointment over not seeing the live show today.
As noted in a previous blog post, the NHL Network reader board has been stating the return date is actually September 22.  I [...]

Positive Effects of Destructive Weather

While watching Hurricane Ike and its impact on the gulf coast of our country, I remembered something that happened years ago.  It can be considered a writing trigger.
The aftermath of destructive weather can lead to a bonding of neighborhoods and those living in them. The residents meet their neighbors and can help each other. I [...]

Off the Subject

This blog post has nothing to do with a total knee replacement, car accident, book writing, or writing in general.  It has to do with Hurricane Ike.
I have been watching live Houston coverage of the hurricane since it was approaching the Galveston area.  In fact, the hurricane was 5 miles from land when I first [...]

Ways to “Keep the Flow” while Writing

I received this tidbit of information in my email box today and thought I’d share it.  These are great suggestions for “keeping the flow” while writing.
Chief Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Dave Navarro known for his blog that rocks: Rock Your Day
Feeling stuck? There’s nothing more intimidating than staring at a [...]

Stairways and a Total Knee Replacement

Funny things happen while recuperating from a total knee replacement. Suddenly, things are noticeable that were just taken for granted before. Let me explain….
Prior to my total knee replacement, stairs were stairs. I had to go up or down them. They provided a challenge, but they were just stairs.
Now… I notice [...]

NHL Live! Update – What?!

While watching the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs involving Game 3 of the Detroit Red Wings V Anaheim Ducks – I noticed an interesting item on the feeder board:
NHL Live! is scheduled to return to the NHL Network on September 22. WHAT?! What happened to September 15?
I’ll keep checking.
BTW..it’s no wonder the Anaheim Ducks [...]

7 Months After a Total Knee Replacement

After taking my walk around the motorcycle course for the 5th time, and 3 times up and down the hill – there are results.  While propping my leg up on a pillow and icing it, I noticed I can feel my knee cap along with the entire knee. What a nice thing to have happen…finally!  [...]

One Week & Counting

Today is Monday, September 8.  It is the one week countdown until the return of NHL Live!  Can’t wait.  I wonder if Don LaGreca has worked on his new theme tune for the NHL called, “It’s the NHL”.  Last time it was done on the show, he was singing the lyrics which included:
“We’re getting ready [...]

A Classic Hockey Commercial

The NHL Network has a short segment on now about Tony Esposito and Glenn Hall. Every time I think of Tony Esposito, I am reminded of a Miller Lite commercial from years ago.
The commercial starts with the camera showing a roomful of goalies having a party. Everyone has their goalie mask on. [...]

Another Good Hamstring Exercise & TKR

Seven months after my total knee replacement, my knee flexibility still needs working on. I’m not complaining, just stating a fact. This blog post discusses a hamstring exercise that is cheap and convenient.  I experimented with it a couple of days ago, and it worked out great. So, it’s been added to [...]

Dental Work & A TKR

Prior to my total knee replacement, I needed to attend a pre-op total knee replacement class. It was very informative and I was glad it was provided. Well, while going through this class, I received some particularly surprising and interesting information.
It turns out that for two years after a tkr, patients need [...]

Hockey News

This was just on the NHL Network:
TSN reports that Chris Chelios has signed a one year contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
WOOHOO!!!!!!

Ode to Hockey

It’s always nice to be versatile while writing.  So, here is an ode I wrote to bring some cheer:
Hockey is my passion,
It is so true and dear,
There is no other sport
That my heart holds so near

Go Karting & TKR Recuperation

During the Labor Day weekend, there was an opportunity to partake in what is known to be a fun activity. That fun activity is go karting Well, when presented with the offer, I took it on and viewed it as an experiment.

My experiment consisted of a variety of questions that needed answered. [...]

Countdown until NHL Live! Returns

Well, today is September 1.  That means we will be enjoying the return of our beloved NHL Live! in 14 days on the NHL Network.
Two weeks from today and WOOHOO!!!  Us die hard hockey fans will be smiling while enjoying the latest NHL news.  EJ Hradek and Don LaGreca will be back!