Living left-handed in a right-handed body

A personal note to subscribers.

I have written very little for a long time. My apologies.

Over a year ago I fell, jammed my shoulder, and lost the use of my right arm. I have not been able to use a keyboard and mouse effectively since then.

After a shot and months of PT, we chose reverse arthroplasty, rebuilt the shoulder, and went back to therapy. That’s been 10 months now. In the meantime my back collapsed and I ended up in spinal surgery, after weeks of almost no sleep.

Since the injury, I can no longer do many normal activities:

• Writing

• Publishing

• Video Production

• Photography

• Book Design

• Graphic Design

• Software Development

• Website Management

• Tech Support

• Ham Radio

• Language learning

• Music

• Travel

• Sports

• Putting on socks

• Using a fork and spoon

• Wearing normal clothes

• Home repairs and maintenance

• Stealing food from my grandson’s plate

• ——— The list is endless.

I offer you two of life’s core principles:

- Do what you can while you can.

The time will arrive suddenly when you can’t .

- Then …

Start where you are,

use what you have, and

do what you can.

The superb woodturner Tom Enloe pointed out that everyone is born right-handed, and only the great overcome it. I need lessons!

So much has happened in the world over the last year and a half that I would love to be exploring with you. I will be back when I can. In the meantime thank you for the support, and may God keep you safe in the palm of his hand!