Author Archives: Susanne Matthews

What a difference a week makes! At this time last week, I was waiting to have my hip replaced. Now, I’m waiting to get back to my normal routine. Does the hip still hurt? Not really. There is discomfort along the incision line, but it’s minor discomfort. I need to do my exercises and strengthenContinue reading “What a Difference a Week Makes”

April 30, 2025. Well, I made it. Today is the last day of the challenge. With a little luck, I’ll soon be up and getting back to my regular writing routine along with my exercise one. I’ve enjoyed spending time with you, reading your blog posts, and if I haven’t read the last few, IContinue reading “2025 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter Z”

April 29, 2025 I’m finishing my second cup of coffee, debating what to do with the rest of my day. I’m hoping that when this day comes, I will have established a new routine, have reached a tolerable pain level, and while I know I will have to bite the bullet and rely on othersContinue reading “2025 A to Z Challenge Blog For the Letter Y”

It’s the end of April. I hope the weather has improved wherever you are. This week, the Tuesday Tales authors are writing to the word prompt SOON. I’m continuing with my romance/suspense, And Justice for All. Enjoy. “I’m afraid I probably won’t make it home tonight. I have an out-of-town case that can’t wait …Continue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word SOON”

April 28, 2025. Only three days left in this year’s challenge. I usually find the last three letters of the alphabet to be the most difficult ones to write about, especially when I’m limited by the theme I’ve chosen. This year, my musings have been all over the place, but these letters still seem shroudedContinue reading “2025 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter X”

Well, this is Day 3 post-op, the one they tell me is the hardest. I’m sore, but it’s a very different type of pain, completely different from what I had before, and while it hurts as any surgical incision does, it isn’t the bone deep ache that I had before the surgery. Of course, I’mContinue reading “Sunday Musings: Surgery Went Well”

April 26, 2025. We’re rapidly nearing the end of the month and the end of the alphabet. I’m assuming I survived Thursday’s surgery, and while I probably don’t feel great, the surgical pain will be different and of shorter duration than the arthritic pain has been. I’m curious to see if my knee will beContinue reading “2025 A to Z Challenge Blog From the Letter W”

April 25, 2025. Day 1 post-surgery. As I mentioned yesterday, these last seven posts have all been pre-written to allow me to finish the challenge this year. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has done this, but normally I would’ve written today’s post last night, instead of last week. The smell of coffeeContinue reading “2025 A to Z Challenge Blog From the Letter V”

Here we are again! Today is April 24, 2025. If everything has gone as planned it is also the day I get my new hip, so today’s blog and those that follow were written a few days ago. I know the spirit of the blog challenge is to actually write and post a blog itemContinue reading “2025 A to Z Blog Challenge for the Letter U”

April 23, 2025 Tomorrow is the big day. needless to say, I haven’t slept well the last couple of nights, hence the meme this morning. My posts are loaded to the site and ready to take you to the end of the month. I may pop in and change that, depending how I feel. We’llContinue reading “2025 A to Z Challenge Blog for the letter T”