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New Challenges

2/21/2016

 
Most of my time this week was taken up with hand surgery and recuperation.  I did get time to practice drawing and writing with my right hand though.  The drawing has its moments, but the writing still has a long way to go.  

Being restricted to using my non-dominant hand really pushes me to be creative.  What can be cooked and eaten using only one hand?  How to open a brand new jar?  Answer - secure it in the vice grip on the workbench in the basement.  Showering and dishes with my cast encased in a plastic bag.

My cat and I have been glad of some quiet time at home.  Tomorrow it's back to work and a whole new set of challenges.
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And Then The Unexpected Happens

2/14/2016

 
Things were going along great.  Good daily drawings, Monday paintings, and then the unexpected happened. 
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In an instant everything was different.  Walking home from work, just two doors down from my house I slipped and fell on the ice and after a long night in the ER I left with a bulky splint on my left hand.  Boxer's fracture they call it.  This one is a bad break and surgery is upcoming.

So until I've healed and regained mobility, I'll be doing a lot more with my right hand.  Like typing this blog one handed and drawing.  You'll notice a distinct change in my skills, but I'm actually proud of these.  Not bad for my opposite hand.  It should be an interesting journey.
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