Rumination
2009 just has got to be a step up from the last month of 2008. Watching my beloved 1887 Victorian (with the wrap-a-round porch and the distinctive turrets) go up in flames with everything I owned was a true Nightmare Before Christmas. I am still dealing with the mountain of details you climb when this kind of horror occurs. My spirits are slowly improving, and although I can't yet claim to be fully back to my jolly old nature, I do feel much, much better than I did December 13th.. INSIDE EDITION called and wants to do a short piece about the fire. I'm sure it will be a tiny little story to let people know I, personally, am still standing.
On March 4th, I will undergo a second surgery on my right ankle. It was first broken while filming SKATETOWN USA---one of the worst movies ever released----back in 1979. I have had trouble with it ever since and last year tried an ankle fusion that did not prove successful. I now am under the care of Dr. Angus McBride. Dr. McBride has the reputation of being one of the very best ankle surgeons anywhere, and I am hopeful this will do the trick. I do, however, face 6 weeks flat of my back and then weeks of rehab. I am nevertheless optimistic.
Sorry to begin this blog with such a pile of dreary news... Hopefully future installments will be a lot more cheerful.
I want to thank everyone for the many kindnesses during the last five weeks, including letters and calls from family and friends as well as the hundreds of emails from fans from all over. These all meant a lot to me and I thank you for your thoughtfulness..
Let's all try and have a great 2009. Say a little prayer for our new President. America has been through a lot lately, and I have great hope that we have turned a corner. I see us as a nation of survivors and may God Bless us all!
Smile for no reason whenever you can!
Glenn
PS
When everything is looking bad, and you feel things can't get any worse. Just have a Moonpie and an RC Cola. You'll feel much better!