ChanteyLass -- got 'em, thanks. Always travel with them. But, alas, that's not the current problem. Because of my bum knee, I can only sleep in one position -- on my back -- and that's neither my usual sleep position, nor a particularly comfortable one for me. Sleeping on my side, no matter how I prop or cushion the knee, is painful. Sooo...because I can't change positions, stress is placed on my lower back and, often, at some point the sciatic nerve is irritated and is just enough discomfort to keep me from falling back to sleep unless I sit at the table to unkink it for awhile.

Actually slept fairly well last night. I think I've finally figured out the pain pill dosage. Plus a benedryl to encourage sleep -- I've not liked any prescription sleeping pill I've taken, but that usually works fine.

Totally goofed off yesterday -- didn't have to go anywhere or do anything. Kept active enough so the knee wouldn't seize up, but didn't put any stress on it. All I did all day was read (finished my re-read after 45 years of "Live and Let Die" by Ian Fleming -- then started "Moonraker") and watch the Food Channel. Need to find some resident to whom to give the Vanity Fair magazine I just wrapped up so I don't have to carry it home. (Also read a couple local free magazines -- Stuff and The Improper Bostonian.)

Intend to do more of the same today -- unless Kim calls and Tom can start voice therapy.

Today, too, Beacon House is doing a K9 inspection for bed bugs -- prophylactic as they've never had a problem.

Linn