the first batch of books are done,cataloged and put away

I lifting 2 textbooks at a time swinging from a cart to my desk, stretching forward and back and I hurt a lot behind my r lung on my back. So far Motrin 800 and a muscle relaxer has been enough. I haven't unpacked or pushed or pulled a heavy cart or put any of the books away.

Marilyn says I should go out on disability now. I haven't heard from my attorney. I faxed her some documents with a question on fees incurred so far. No physical has been scheduled. I canceled the other exam with a QME, qualified med. examiner, another surgeon, who was appointed by the state to declare that my condition was not likely to change. It would not allow the surgery on my spine. My disc is still ruptured. The other is still protruding and there is still a floating splinter floating in the canal. It is still 1/2 blocked.

What do I do?

There is a district retirement lunch coming up at the end of the month.

I'm planning my lesson plans for summer school when it is cool, not in a small room with a small machine. At school I have a fast machine and double side copies and stapled, I also have boys to carry them to the car. Getting them out at home is less pleasant. I need to organize them and put them in lesson plan order. 6,7,and 8 are easier than 9,10 and 11th. Fortunately I have textbooks. I'm deciding on books.

I'm reading Stuart Woods',

Loitering with Intent.

I really liked the latest Corsair by Clive Clussar.

At least I don't have to read any more middle school books!

I'm baking some whole wheat bread. I did the sponge and it's out on the deck in the sun waiting for the final rising.

I went out to water all the spider plants, geraniums and lavendar on my deck. It's really hot today but the earlier week was wonderful. 60 in the morning and 70-80 in the afternoon with a breeze.