Monkey wrenches

I made the mistake of working-in a new pair of pumps last week by walking too far in them. Big mistake because my right foot needs rest. 

I will live.

Also my upstairs neighbor left her bathroom sink running and water ended up in my kitchen. Thank God my daughter was home because I was not. It wasn't a flood but enough to leave my ceiling in need of TLC.

So I am mired in insurance claims and contractor bids with a right foot that needs a little mending. 

It reminds me how life surprises us and throws monkey wrenches our way for good measure. 

It's medicine for someone who, for so many years, so heavily relied on the ability to control things.