[dshobbies]

Maria,

I'd have to say the main reason, aside from decreasing eyesight, I gave up N&L was because it took away all my artistic desires. I was content to do absolutely nothing and a small amount of pain is better than having no life's desires.

I'm glad Torodol injections work for you. I used to take it orally after my first surgery when muscles spasms were a problem. I have now switched to Flexeril which I try to take only at night if needed like when I overdo with cooking or my babies.

As for my writing, I have no idea if my writing is publishing worthy but I prefer love stories. I've also tried mainstream but you must have an agent and as yet, I don't. Funny but I'll share my stories and seek opinions whereas I protect my paintings as sacred. I won't sell them and have given very few away to only family and friends. However, critiquing is a vital part of any artistic endeavor.

Now if you want to hear something really weird, math is my first love!

Dale