More Bionic but Not Defeated

This will be my June (although late)-July Blog

Turns out, an anatomic shoulder replacement surgery did not prove to be a fun and festive spring-summer activity. Once in a mid evil armor sling, an awareness of needing two hands to do just

My mid-evil armor sling worn 24/7 for 11 days to a normal sling.

about everything came into full focus. It took good friend care, pain meds, gummies, occupational & physical therapy to get through the worst of it. I will be in physical therapy for months and it is a process. I've been robbed of time going through a multitude of health crises, including cervical cancer (holistic healing by choice), knee replacement from an injury during divorce 20-plus years ago, 6-year complicated breast cancer journey entailing 9 surgeries, and my recent shoulder replacement have all certainly brought me to my knees in fear and pain but will not defeat me or stop me from looking forward to manifesting dreams and desires. Everyone experiences hurdles and we must keep going, right?.

Foggy cool mornings have been great for early

tea inside or on the patio in a cozy robe to

embrace the silence (that is if my annoying neighbor isn't out yet) and hear the soft sounds of nature. My territorial resident patio hummingbird is a favorite and possesses the color I used in my interior decor. I love fabrics and being inspired by nature for beauty making.

So, here I am trying to get back to life, writing work, and the usual coping from the green, deathly

sludge, AKA-tRUMP administration with more shocking death and destruction as often as the sun rises. This country is NOT the hottest country in the world as the most vile, narcissistic person on the planet thinks it is as he rests in his Home Depot gold gilded bubble who easily admits that he doesn't care about affordability OR us. His multi million

taxpayer vanity projects are grossly tragic. A misogynistic sexual assaulter (def pedophile) most corrupt faux president in history has raked in billions for himself, using disastrous tariffs as bribes, and an illegal war where he was dog walked by monster, war criminal Netanyahu costing taxpayers billions all because trump is SO jealous of brilliant statesman, Obama. The long negotiated Iran deal that didn't cause fatalities created by Obama and Kerry was torn up by inept trump for spite. Trump's so-called MOU is a surrender deal giving ALL the power to Iran with a 300 billion gift. Wake up America and stand up for this country surviving by calling for impeachment or 25th amendment NOW or we continue to be lame ducks and screwed over every single day. I must admit, I'm enjoying how clever people are on the internet with the AI memes and videos they come up with.

Observing the daily destruction by tacky trump who has a special gift where everything his deranged being touches, was especially hard to take in post-surgery pain and one armed. My left hand ability turned out to be that of kindergarten level. Making a snack, picking up a heavier mug, attempting dishes, pouring water, getting dressed, etc. caused clumsy spillage, drops, and awkward tasks. As a writer attempting to use my left hand with a pen proved less than 2nd grade quality.

I was in Palm Springs for three days. My brother has had

concerning health challenges. Sadly, our relationship has been far too estranged from explosive difficulty I've never understood. I felt an urgent need to show up and check on him and however I could be of help. My dear friend, Ninaya drove (not cleared to drive yet) and we managed a couple outings. We went to a cool movie theatre adorned with cushy recliners to finally see The Devil Wears Prada 2. So fun. We were gifted spa treatments by another friend whose long distance kept her from being able to help me out after surgery and wanted to do something nice for both of us. Ninaya was my caregiving angel when I was absolutely incapacitated for several days post surgery when every little thing became scary.

As most of my readers know, I will forever be honest, even raw in vulnerability to speak about life, health, everyday challenges, how we can maintain sanity in the hardest of times, hold love and dear ones close, and seek moments of beauty in the darkest of times. Right at this moment, I appreciate that the sun is out, some damp laundry hang across bistro chairs, an old orchid newly potted looks happier, and a cool breeze blowing through my space brings pure gratitude when millions are suffering across the globe from severe heat waves. After 40 years of being an environmentalist and animal advocate, our care of the planet in all ways, including voting for those who care is critical.

Thanks for reading. Happy Summer. Happy 250 to America and may we be granted true leaders that will propel us back to Democracy, dignity, integrity, wisdom, experience, diplomacy, rule-of-law, respect for the constitution, restore good relations with our allies, intelligence, progression and competence so that the USA will once again be held in high esteem as powerful and a united country that stands for liberty, justice, and freedom for ALL.

Keep on swimming through life,

Valerie Anne