OT or, old age ain't for sissies

Right shoulder is on the mend after my sawbones sawed off the last 1 inch
of the clavicle. It's been 5 weeks now since the operation. A buildup of
arthritis was the problem, and, it seems I have the same problem with
arthritis on the left shoulder, so he's gonna slice and dice me on 19 Dec.
Given the amount of Vicodin I have (and will) ingest, this winter will
just be a happy blur. Hearing is deteriorating so hearing tests are
scheduled for next week, probably a hearing aid in my future. (brother Tom
and my son already have hearing aids)

Frank Sr.
Freaked out in Fremont

....is it spring yet?