Last Thursday, I had some surgery on my left foot. I’m wearing a big blue boot and am not supposed to put any pressure on the foot for another seven days.

I can drive but am not supposed to walk much, and in the afternoon and evening, I keep my foot up in my favorite chair. I write in the morning and at night.

It’s frustrating but good for reading and listening to music.  In this photo, I think I look strange and spooky.

Last week, I ordered a new reading lamp arrived, and this one is quite amazing. It casts a bright and narrow beam on a book or magazine.

I don’t need batteries or recharging on reading lights. I also use it while listening to my new classical music app, Primephonic.

Zinnia, my round-the-clock therapy dog, keeps an eye on me. Maria came in and saw this beam of light and took the photo. I’m on a heavy dose of anti-biotics (doctors get nervous when diabetics get foot injuries). Back to the surgeon next week for a check-up.

My big health care lesson for aging is to be pro-active. I no longer wait too long to get help, although I did this time.