After that Rant, sorry, I didn't cover it all.

"Our Best Behavior".....

How on earth could we even think of "embarrassing" our most coveted of friends / family?
Of course Not! So, we've got to hold on "tight" to whatever there is, in our imaginations, and Pretend, that "I don't hurt".
Paste on a smile!
Oh, So Dam good to see ya! (Oh, you look so good)..... yea! OK.

Well, I'm not trying to be wise, Ya'll know that, (Never Me) but,
sometimes we've got to do things that we wouldn't do,
IF,
IF only,
We had "Props".

My brother, two years ago, (He is my elder by 8 years) fell off a ladder, and is paralyzed from his breasts,(C6) down.)
A Wheelchair! My Brother has No pain, but, it's a terrible inconvenience, I'm sure.
He is "stuck" with a wheel chair!
(He has been my hero since childhood)!

I use a "walking stick", when I can, (Notice, when I can), it's Great, it has a hand strap, so I can't "drop it".(Because I'd hate to bend over to pick it up), It's name brand is "Leki".
I also Don't Use it, when I can!

It's spring loaded, and has a round wooden top, that fits perfectly in the palm of my hand, and since I have TOS, the spring load, makes it PERFECT! It does Not jam my shoulder, like a normal "cane" would!
It's easily length adjustable.
(I have no idea why, some days I'm taller than others)?
Maybe it's a "guy" thing? Hah!
The "Scent" in the air..... (am I allowed to have fun here?)

Although my pleasant wife took my snow cup for it, I can take off the rubber tip, and it's got a titanium tip, for "Ice" traction. Lots of that here in the NE.
It's got a belt clip, and a compass built in.
It's really designed for "hiking and trail skiing".

I'll tell ya'll.
It's priceless for me!

And, it gives that little bit of
the "Prop", which I HATE to SAY!

Why? Why do I need to Advertise that I'm disabled?
From the dam license plate,
to the thing hanging on the mirror, someone else's car..
to my ID,
and On, and On.

How about this?
The "Handicap" Wheelchair Logo?
Tattooed to my ForeHead / cheek / hand / etc.....



Love to all,
Pete
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