On Thursday I slipped on the wet Mercato travelator, then three beautiful angel women helped me up. Thank you, and to Lulu, Byron High teacher for your incredible care and kindness and for waiting with me till the ambo arrived.
Thank you paramedic Jonathan, for your light-hearted banter and reassurance. Thank you to Dr Hector at Byron Hospital for your wonderful bedside manner and nurses Carly and Leah for your attentive kindness and presence.
My right dominant wrist broke and I’m having to slow right down and navigate life in a new way.


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