Since open abdominal surgery in 2006 and 2007 resulted in a period of inability to bend comfortably, and as I'm diabetic and like to keep my feet in good condition, I have my toenails cut by my podiatrist, at the same time she checks my feet and pulses. She digs out the ingrown parts, and uses a metal file to smooth off the sharp bits.

As it happens, I'm a singer and a musician, but I couldn't care less whether this important announcement is above or below the line. 😄