Foggy Foggy Dew?

The day began with fog but cleared off soon and became a bright sunny California day that I had come to expect. While in the shower as the introduction to JUST A MINUTE implies I thought of the way muscles are tied to the frame – my skeleton. Somehow I never realized the connection of bone to muscles and blood. As if the skeleton was only there to hang the vital parts of me. Well in truth that is what the bones are – spars on which to tie the rigging.

But my rigging is not tied to my bones as in tying a rope to a life saver donut. Not tied at all. Muscles and tendons grow right out of, or into, the bones, nurturing and sustaining every cell with life giving blood. Even the scalp, as thin as the skin over it is the bone must be stimulated to encourage capillaries to transport sustenance to the brain. But then is the brain tied to the skull? I must look that up.

How to stimulate the blood to flow into the netherlands of tiny capillaries? I watched my overweight sister suffer with an aching spine and painful knees. The knee cap was replaced with an acrylic one to take care of that problem. I opted for a different solution. I decided to stimulate the blood flow to my knee caps by scrubbing with a hard bristled brush. Whether that helped or not, my knees are still operating very well thirty years later.

But health aside, I have an obligation to meet the boy friend of granddaughter. Since she has a driving permit she must practice her driving on the way to Jonathon's. Not a far piece away but an interesting and scenic drive. Houses in this neighborhood are surrounded by trees and bushes - very green. And since the beautiful California weather beckoned I drove back to my place on Wildwood avenue and got out and walked. I should practice what is good for me.

Naomi Sherer