Okay, I admit that I have never heard of whacking any of your body parts to get rid of a cyst but I am an open minded person. It really works, eh? Ouch!!!
I hope whatever course of action you take, Pam, that it will not be too painful or keep you from doing all the things you enjoy for very long.
Carpal tunnel can be painful...do you have pain with it or mainly numbness?
Your mom sounds like a wise woman about the birthday issue. You know, it is really hard to fit in four separate birthday celebrations in the middle of the Christmas to-do list. I make myself do it because I don't think it's fair not to...lol. It's just a thing I have.
Telescope...I will. Just not this week...lol. 12 below zero with wind is way too cold for me. I agree though, those winter night skies are the most beautiful and best for viewing.
Silverheels, I like your name
It's one of my favorite Gordon Lightfoot songs, too.