I did have surgery for my feet. It didn't work. The short story is that there's damage in there, cause unknown, solution unknown. I'm probably going to wind up with an electric scooter and a disabled placard.

I am doing my darndest to avoid getting bitter. I had really hoped to -- heck, I had assumed I would -- have a couple more decades of ability to walk. Maybe the Swim from Alcatraz would be a good shift of focus! :-)