I was delighted when Christian Johannsen of Foot Solutions in Vancouver asked me to write a guest post. Of course, as a lover of idioms, “#245 – Rheumatoid Arthritis: Putting Your Best Foot Forward”
Category: Out and About
#241 – Pretty, Pretty…Nails
A thoughtful friend gave me a gift certificate to the nail salon, just in time for toe-barring season! When rheumatoid arthritis has its way, gnarled “#241 – Pretty, Pretty…Nails”
#231 – Cashier, Please
This is a plea to cashiers, everywhere. When you see me unzipping my purse or my wallet, please refrain from asking if I have my “#231 – Cashier, Please”
#228 – La Passeggiata
There is a wonderful Italian custom known as La Passeggiata or “little walk”, which occurs before dinner. In Italy, the custom is to eat dinner “#228 – La Passeggiata”
#219 – Sunglasses
Unlike Corey Hart, I don’t wear my sunglasses at night. I do, however, wear them in the rain, sleet and sun. Not only do they “#219 – Sunglasses”
#205 – PIN Pads
Have you ever noticed that most of the PIN pads at the grocery stores are mounted up higher? To make matters worse, many of the “#205 – PIN Pads”
#202 – Shelfish Room for Improvement
Those of us who may move a little slower or struggle with mobility are familiar with the juggling act that takes place at the check-out “#202 – Shelfish Room for Improvement”
#179 – Don’t Shelve This Idea
I love going out for breakfast. Not far from me is a Denny’s restaurant. The coffee is always hot and the service is speedy and “#179 – Don’t Shelve This Idea”
#161 – Errant Errands?
With a bit of planning, you can take care of a number of errands in one outing. Stay on course by plotting the most direct “#161 – Errant Errands?”
#156 – Mugging It
Travel mugs come in a wide variety of styles and shapes. When these mugs are filled with your beverage of choice, care is needed when gripping “#156 – Mugging It”
#155 – Change It Back
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the coin tray that occupied space beside the cash register in your favourite corner store or café. Often, “#155 – Change It Back”
#154 – Hugs All Around
I’ll resort to using the store’s shopping basket when I don’t feel like getting a shopping cart or bringing Jimmy in the store with me. Carrying “#154 – Hugs All Around”