Daily Archives: 18/08/2005

things that are tough (part 1)

Things that are tough to do without use of one’s dominant hand/arm: Getting dressed and undressed. Brewing coffee. Navigating a cafeteria with more than one item. Eating salad. Washing pots and pans. Giving back/shoulder rubs. Scooting in a non-wheeled chair on a carpeted surface. Typing. Brushing hair and gathering said hair into a ponytail. Things

things learned via injury

Being injured has made a lot of things quite clear: I never realized how much I use my left hand. Granted, I am left-handed, but it’s still a shock how often I instinctively try to use said hand. The human body is a delicate kinetic sculpture. Yes, the body is tough – when joints are