One in a Hundred

Actually , maybe more like 150.
During my eye exam to - day , the Dr. said that I score in the one percentile for # or amount of oil ducts that will open in the lower lid.
These oil ducts provide lubrication and protection for the eye surface. The Dr said that for the last decade or so , colleagues have been finding eye problems rooted in the failing ability of the eye to lubricate itself.
In fact , some eye specialists are specializing in these oil related problems and treatment. The eye doctors are finding patients presenting w/ swollen distended lids. the belief is that a majority of these physical problems are preventable.
How ?
Well , for 19 years now , I've been warming the eyelids w/ a facecloth and then massaging the lids. Finally ,using Q tips , I lavage the eyelids w/ a dilute baby shampoo solution. This treatment 3X a week removes the build up dirt and bacteria caught in the eye's oil layer. And .............. loosens up the oil ducts for release of oil during the day.
Now who woulda thunk that I'd be 2 decades ahead of the curve.
I have a condition called blepharitis , fairly common in older adults.
The Dr checks my ' bleph ' by noting the conditions of my eyelids.
And for the first time he checked for open ducts.

I'm more likely 2 bends behind the curve

Weather : Warm and sunny close to 47 F , the melt is going like crazy. I moved 2 mounds of snow from the back patio out to where the sun hits during the day. Thus , at  the back , the snow mounds are 6 - 8 ft out form the foundation ,on the down curve running out to the lawn.
At the front , the downpipe is disconnected and a contraption device runs the water from the downpipe out to the lawn.

The wrist has now received , 3 ultra sound sessions , I'm icing and applying anti - inflammatory cream regularly.  The wrist is feeling better and better.
At exercise to - night , I went back to free weights , and left out push ups , kick out s and levered arm swings. All three moves strain the wrist. The work out felt good.

We shall see said the Zen Master
Me too !