Proceed With Caution

As most of you know, in May, I fell and shattered my wrist. I’m happy to report it is healing slowly but surely. Although the fall occurred as I was walking down a level, pristine sidewalk, and came out of nowhere, it has resulted in definite changes in my daily routines:

I no longer multi-task – research indicates multi-tasking is detrimental to brain function,
I don’t look for my keys in my purse at the same time I’m descending stairs,
I wear my hearing aids all day, every day, (If you listened to the recent episode of The Problem with Perfect, you know hearing loss affects balance.)
If I have a candle burning or something cooking on the stove, I place my keys nearby so I don’t forget to remedy those fire hazards before I leave the house, (My sister taught me that.)
I try to be less distracted when walking across a parking lot or lawn,
I’m less hurried, and I’m taking more time to slow down and smell the roses.

If the broken wrist has taught me anything, it’s that sh*t happens and I should never, ever try playing pickleball. I think I already knew all that, but it’s been a valuable reminder.