Problem solved!

I developed a sciatica problem in October, and have been fighting it ever since. My GP gave me pain meds, and after 4 visits I managed to twist his arm enough to get an X-ray. The bones in my back were severely compressed. Too many car accidents? Maybe.

At any rate, I gave up on physiotherapy and chiropractic treatments after 15 such sessions. Now I’ve got acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and an inversion table. Have you ever seen one?

I hadn’t either until we did some research. Here’s what mine looks like. You just strap yourself in and turn the table upside down!

🙂 Not really. You put your feet on the bottom bar, so your ankles are locked in when you pull the lever toward yourself. Then you press the button to start a low-level vibration against your back, and turn the table so it is leaning slightly back, with your feet a bit higher than your head.

Yes, you can use a higher gear and go back farther, but I was reluctant to go to that extreme. I use it three times a day and things are improving dramatically.

I realize it isn’t a pretty addition to my bedroom furniture, but it’s helping tremendously. Now I can get back to writing Book Eight, of The Last War series. Yay!!

Following the Colours

We took a short trip through the province of Quebec to follow the colours. We started in Montreal, drove to Quebec City, over to the Eastern Townships, then west to Ottawa. In some areas the leaves hadn’t changed much, and a few areas had already passed their brightest colour.

We were following the trail of old memories, from Montreal, to Quebec City, North Hatley, ending in Ottawa. Here’s a cow staring at me from the nearby field. I stared back.

I started the trip with a sore back, and ended it with severe bronchitis and sciatica pain down my leg enough to disable me. I’m hoping for some answers soon, after multiple trips to the physiotherapist and chiropractor. Fingers crossed.

Free Book for You

Aqatain the First created an empire. Is Aqatain the Second about to destroy it?

Second waited years to take his father’s place as Emperor. Now he’ll rule the territories his way. He can do anything he wants. Then he encounters Jenna. Why can’t he have her, too?

Jenna, however, has plans of her own. She meets Sergeant Ryall Norcross of the empire military and the two fall in love. With determination, Norcross sets out to make her his own. He soon finds himself in opposition to his own commanding officer, and the supreme ruler of the Empire.

Yet, when rebellion arises amongst the populace, will Aqatain be able to save the Empire, or is it already too late?

Aqatain, The Last War, the Prequel by Sylvie Grayson

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Excitement at the Lake

I hadn’t been to the lake all summer and really wanted a swim. So I arranged the day and we set off. There were hobbits there, to my surprise.

The weather was supposed to be sunny with light clouds, but it was soon heavily clouded and a loud rumble began. I thought it was a big truck going up the road behind the lake, but it continued, getting louder. Soon it was right above us, heavy thunder. As it got louder, we looked around wondering where the lightening would appear.

Then it dumped rain, huge pellets of water as we scrambled for our things and ran for the car. By the time we got there and loaded our stuff, we were soaking wet. Not your usual trip to the lake for a swim.

What did you do to bid farewell to the summer? Drop me a comment.

Second colour of Spring

I know yellow was my first colour here, but pink is now overtaking it. It’s still spring, right? Not summer yet.

This is the Japanese tree peony in my garden. It blooms way before the regular peonies.

The heather is covered with tiny pink flowers.

My crabapple tree is in full bloom. Luckily we spotted the caterpillars and DH took them off

Azalea struggling to open its blooms.

What colours are showing where you are? Drop me a comment and let me know. Happy spring!!