Hi Doc- I'm SO sorry that you're having such a lousy week!

My pain has been on extremely high flare ups this week as well, which has been worsened by the fact that we've had two weeks straight of snow and ice- but this week has been beautiful weather with plenty of sunshine, and due to pain, I can't get out and enjoy it!

Nevertheless, I hope things improve for you, as best as they can anyhow-
In terms of a project, I find that two things work well for me-

#1- I watch TV and movies on my computer, put the headphones on, kick back in my chair on my heating pads and wait for the pain pills to kick in. The tv or movies help engross my mind to distract me from the pain until the meds begin to work.

#2 - Jigsaw puzzles. I have trouble now sitting up at a table to work on a puzzle for very long, but I have found that a jigsaw puzzle is great therapy when I've got things on my mind.

Wish I could do more to help, but as you told me, we're all bozos on this bus, and we're in it together. Ranting permitted! ;-)

I'm here if you need a friendly ear.