CRUTCHES

While I was in England, my elder son broke his leg and associated ankle ligaments in an accidental football tackle. He now has a metal plate in his ankle, and is hobbling around on crutches. Not surprisingly, he decided to come home and be looked after here.

Today my wife was operated on, and got a new half knee. She now has a metal plate in her leg and is hobbling around on crutches.

My task over the next few weeks will be to avoid the crutches and look after these two people.

Walter Blotscher