November 11, 2008
Held Together With Spit And Twine
Living with a disability sometimes requires a little homespun ingenuity. For example, I use a foam pillow to support the back of my neck, which gives me the balance I need to use my computer. Over the years, the pillow developed a groove where my neck rests, gradually reducing the amount of support. I finally got fed up with the situation today and my nurse came up with a solution involving a couple foam sponges placed over said groove. The act of typing feels much easier now, which tells me this jury-rigged is working. But I'm not sure the judicious application is going to save my bookstand, which is beginning to crumble. That thing is almost twenty years old and has an imminent appointment with a dumpster, as soon as I can find a replacement.
My equipment is getting old, just like me.
Posted by wintermute2_0 at November 11, 2008 05:36 PM
Comments
Even if a new neck-support would cost a month's salary, I'd call it a good investment. I'd advise you to spend most of the money you earn and have , on your physical comfort!
Posted by: Mieke Verstraete at November 12, 2008 06:27 AM