Stasis

Lawrence Toppman

Right leg still hurts so badly I can't sleep, let alone exercise. Treadmill still broken. Repairman has been called twice, has been spoken to once, and still hasn't set a date to visit. Self-pity levels rising ro record heights. At least I made an appointment to see a chiropractor about my lower back, which is probably causing the pain in my leg.

Lunch today: raw carrots, a peach and an apple, with almonds (six) for dessert. This is not penance, just a precaution against weight gain at a time when I'm burning zero calories by any kind of extended, vigorous activity.

Next week, I'll be on my feet and on a working piece of equipment, I hope. If not, I may start doing sit-ups on that virgin exercise mat rolled up in my den.