A THOUSAND MILES: March 2022

My road came to an unexpected halt on November 9, 2010.

On that day, I was bicycling to work when a garbage truck drove into a Philadelphia bike lane. I was in that bike lane.

A team of trauma surgeons saved my life, but they had to amputate my left leg above the knee. The accident changed my body and health forever.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

These words started me on my journey to walk again. Over time, they became a way of life.

I am a person with ability and disability. I travel in the space between. These are my postcards.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Bon appetit from Mile Marker 10,347!

Many miles ago, I wrote a little post called Back to Bacon.

Back then, I was celebrating the Big 3-0.

Mile 30 on this journey.

It felt like I had come a long way. And also, not far at all.

I wobbled on the treadmill. My prosthetic fit was iffy. I was never sure where the next step would take me. It was just too much to talk about.

So I talked about bacon instead.

Bacon took me back!

Fast forward many miles.

Mile 10,347 isn't about bacon...