These are… meh. But it was a lovely day for walking and looking for them yesterday.

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These are for Anne, who had grave concerns about the hopscotch pictures.

That really isn’t anywhere accessible to young, gullible kids.

Since participation is still light, this week’s scavenger hunt is for squares.

So, Monday I got x-rays taken, to make sure I hadn’t done any serious damage. The answer turned out to be that as far as the x-rays are concerned, there’s nothing wrong.

However, I did, apparently, manage to break one of the titanium screws they put in to hold the plate.

The ortho doctor I spoke to said that although this is not common, it’s also not unusual, and tends to happen when there is a tiny amount of movement over time.

However, the broken screw is nowhere near the area I’m having swelling and discomfort. In fact, there is nothing in the x-ray to indicate why I would be having any issues. But at least I know there is no reason I shouldn’t continue my normal activities. And I also know that the break did heal completely, so that’s something else good.

In theory, I’m resting and relaxing this week. Except that resting for me, means I’ve been walking more slowly and avoiding hills. I don’t seem to be getting much in the way of fewer steps.

And here is a pretty picture for you, in case you were interested in seeing how my ankle looks on the inside, two years later.

The broken screw is the lowest one on the plate, closest to my ankle. The two long screws on the other side, are the ones that ache all the time, especially when the weather changes. But that’s been a constant since the surgery, and nothing I’m worried about.

Today’s game is in honor of my niece, from her visit yesterday. Today’s word is: joy

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All except the last were taken last Thursday. The last was taken today.

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Biscuits
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, unsalted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk

2 quarts strawberries, sliced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar

Whipped cream
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I forgot I’d taken these pictures a couple weeks ago.

We were walking across the Pleasant Street Bridge when I noticed chalk marks on the wall over to the left.

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As I mentioned yesterday, the walk may have been a mistake, but it was a lovely walk.

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I seem to have done something not good to my ankle, so we walked slowly around campus today, because the weather was too beautiful to stay inside.

This may have been a mistake, but at least I enjoyed the walk.

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