Friday was the first day I was able to stay home the entire day. I used the time to work in the craft room and do some training with Flash. I also got on Doc for the first time in weeks. Although I am feeling better since I stopped Plavix a week ago, my hips are still too sore to feel comfortable in the saddle. Plus, as soon as I got on, my right stirrup broke. I've ordered new stirrups from crookedstirrups.com and will start some new exercises to see if I can get my old body back in shape.

Friday night Mom came over for stuffed artichokes. Dennis surprised us with a chocolate moose cake, once again sabotaging our diets. It was good, though.