As I lifted up on the desk, something happened in my back. I felt the sharp pain and then tingling. For the days, weeks and months following, my back was a major issue. To get through the move with all the lifting and bending, I purchased a back brace. It helped some but was terribly annoying because each time I straightened up, had to readjust my pants and such. I let myself get so o.

Thursday, June 14, 2012. P eople are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. I f you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. I f you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. I f you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. W hat you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. I f you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. T he good you do today, will often be forgotten.

On the way home, I started smelling smoke when I was halfway up the back side of Arroyo Burro, reaching the top there was smoke all over SB, I guess the wind shifted just enough that it no longer blew out to sea.

I could see alright for the moment and that was all that mattered. A few years later however I understood completely how my parents felt that day. I have found there are four stages of Stargardts Disease.