Vicodin and Stars and Knots....

Huh.  The things you learn.  I, for instance, learned that if you haven't eaten all day and you've had a glass of wine then you should NOT take a couple of vicodin.  Yes, your knee will stop hurting but you will also become totally woozed (that's stronger then woozy) and nauseous to boot.  Huh.  So I went to lie down and of course fell asleep at 6:30.  We had a good dinner planned too. 

However....this all worked out because then when my mother called at 2:45 in the morning and needed help----well, I was all rested!  See?

My mother seems to have aged years in the last few months.  And she's lost her confidence....that's the worst of it.  Eh, I don't even want to write more.....it's too sad.  And God knows that doesn't usually stop me.

When I came out of her house after three in the morning the stars were brilliant though.

I drove past the after hours crowds at Merry Ann's diner and I didn't feel jealous.....I just felt so distant from them.....

Well, I'm off to go check on my mother and maybe stop at the farmer's market.  I hate starting the day with a knot in my stomach.