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Dijon, France

Les tulipes et les jonquilles

Six Months

Today is a sad day at Anouchka Talks .  Exactly six months ago, on November 19, was the last day I was able to run.  While I have seen some improvements since that time, I am still unable to train for any sort of competitive running.  Furthermore, my cardiovascular stamina has greatly suffered -as most aerobic activity has been aggravating on my knees- and I feel like I will have to start from before  the proverbial "square one." It has been a frustrating and downright depressing journey.  After stumping various specialists on the subject, I am at somewhat of a loss myself.  Last spring, I could happily pound the pavement for miles.  Now, sometimes I feel a painful CRUNCH in my knees just squatting down to tie my shoes.  I can't seem to wrap my mind around that... "I am a cipher, a cipher wrapped in an enigma, smothered in secret sauce."* Thank you, Jimmy James. Sorry to be a whiny complainer.  I don't want to be like one of th...

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

A lamp post, tulips and the breathtaking Canadian side of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada