November 25th

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Got up and put some more paint on the bathroom door. I think I've got it all evened out now. I felt good after I finished yesterday - not sure if it was the brace or the stretching. BTW, I got my medical rewards from United Healthcare which included a new back brace - Mueller instead of ACE. Then I put my medicine on my face - and forgot to wash my face first. I decided to return my socks to Amazon - turned out they were the socks I'm wearing this very moment. 

I washed my face and put my medicine on. A hint of mascara and some lipstick - I tried concealer, but it makes it look worse - and off I went to Whole Foods and Dollar Tree.

I went to Whole Foods - easy to return the socks. 😐 I also shopped around a little, got honey, some soap, and more Arnica. Speaking of Arnica, I wrote a little e-mail to Sara Paretsky,: I do love your books and reading V.I. Warshawski gave me a tip that I used when I fell flat on my face in a parking lot - ARNICA! It's worked for me - bruises are healing nicely - thank Dr. Herschel for me.

Kathleen Pearlman

She replied: 

Dear Ms Pearlman

This was such a fun letter to receive - thank you. And glad Dr. Herschel’s healing powers extended off the page into your life. I hope the fall didn’t leave lasting scars.

With good wishes

Sara Paretsky

The total at Whole Foods was $21, which I paid in cash. Then I went to Dollar Tree and it wasn't as wiped out as I thought it would be. I got a lot of stuff, including cards, some plastic dishes that I figured might fit Woodgie's bowl (they do!), some craft stuff, another bonnet, some mascara, batteries (Panasonic!), two pairs of readers, and the rehydrating water that I got the last time (I was sure that would be gone, but I got 4 packs of it). The line to check out was halfway down one of the aisles (where I found the bonnet) but it moved pretty quickly. The total there was 30.92 - I had to put it on my Savor card. I got home and Steven had already gone to bed - it was only 5 o'clock. He worries me. 

I nearly forgot today's face - it's closer-up than most of the others.