I am still going to physical therapy three times a week, hoping to strengthen my back and quit hunching over. A few days ago I was horrified to realize I put my hand on my bed to steady myself EVERY time I walked around it. Each time I caught myself doing that, I jerked my hand away as if it had touched a hot skillet. Unfortunately, it was such a habit that just telling myself to keep hands off did not work at all. A visible reminder was obligatory, and the sign is now on the bed.

Can you read it? Well, of course you can’t. It says in big bold letters on both sides DO NOT TOUCH! I used invisible ink – more than that – imaginary invisible ink. I don’t need to read it, but simply to be reminded to keep my hands off.