a double dose of defiance

socked up and ready to take on pain and inertia

I woke up this morning in more pain than yesterday.

For some, this would be troubling.

Not this fool.

My back was no more sore than the day before.

The difference?

I took less robax.

Even better, my range of motion was much improved. Within a few minutes of waking my feet were fully ‘socked up’. You can’t even begin to imagine how toasty my tootsies were courtesy of the best darn socks that Bass Pro stocked.

As someone awaiting a new job to start, I’ve abandoned all ambition to start or grow a business. Instead? I’m committed to enjoying my time. The world is my oyster and the days are mine.

With a still raw back, moving timber and preparing the yard to build a fence and workshop was off the books.

But could I ride?

Some say don’t exercise when you’re injured. Rest. Repair. Pain is a message from your body telling you to do less.

Others?

Toughen up buttercup.

I bounce between these two voices in my head.

Actually though?

The toughen up buttercup voice tends to win.

Working in vocational rehab, I’v…