What’s to celebrate?

Like countless Americans, I’ve been ignoring the semiquincentennial. In our current political climate, what is there to celebrate?

When cutting carbs, look beyond the obvious sources

Even though cutting back on carbohydrates can result in a desired weight loss, I’d never tried low-carb eating. Brown rice and whole-wheat pasta, both containing a substantial number of carbs, were foundations of my vegetarian diet.

Then an A1c blood sugar test indicated I have type 2 diabetes. “Cut back on sugary drinks, sweets, alcohol, and carbs,” my doctor advised. 

My knee replacement six months afterward

I admit to being taken aback when asked whether I’m glad I decided to have a knee replaced. Choosing between walking and worsening immobility seemed no choice at all.

But now that it’s six months after total knee replacement, I’m happy to be questioned about the recovery process and how I’m doing.