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Christie Vilsack's avatar

What a way to find a way to name a character! Quite a sacrifice for the sake of art. I’ve thought about finding my ice skates, but your story has convinced me my skating days are over.

Marianne Fons's avatar

My ice skates are a gorgeous pair my husband gave me for Christmas a few years ago, but like you I'm not sure I'll get on them again. BTW, I very much enjoyed your recent COMMON GROUND post about poet Kelsey Bigelow.

Caravan Quilts's avatar

What a fun way to hurt a wrist! And gain official "writer status" in the process! Feel better soon ...

Marianne Fons's avatar

Thank you for your kindness.

Sue Ferrera's avatar

I hope you heal quickly. Love all the pictures!

Marianne Fons's avatar

It's coming along nicely, Sue.

BA Appliquer's avatar

Oh, ouch, Marianne! I am so sorry this happened to you, but in spite of the injury, it sounds like you were having a wonderful time with loved ones. You have such a great attitude. You live a rich and fulfilling life which makes you truly blessed. Speedy healing, lady :)

Marianne Fons's avatar

You are nice. Thank you!

Heather K's avatar

I am so glad that you had only a sprain.

Marianne Fons's avatar

Thank you, Heather. It's actually a fracture, i.e., a little beyond a sprain, but coulda been way worse!

Heather K's avatar

Oh no!!! Hopefully it is healing up very quickly. (Look at that terrible reading comprehension🤦🏻‍♀️)

Judy Forkner's avatar

I broke my humerus last January and had to have reverse shoulder replacement surgery to fix it. Everyone thought I must have slipped on ice, but I didn't--I tripped and fell forward. I obviously must have tried to break my fall with my arm. I also have weak bones because of osteoporosis and Multiple Myeloma. I wish I had just broken my wrist--it would have been a much easier recovery! I consider you lucky, Marianne!

PS: I look forward to reading the novel with Dr. Sugar one of these days!

Marilyn Hayne's avatar

Ouch!

Donald Morgan Jr's avatar

In the South, your new character's friends call him Shug. Oh, and I am certain that the hamburger looked so big because it was in the foreground.

Marianne Fons's avatar

Shug to the rescue!

Laura Brann's avatar

Well at least you got a new character out of with Dr Sugar - better make the character good looking too! Speedy healing wishes to you!