This installment of the secondhand series comes from Bob, my longest-tenured friend (we go back to the mid single-digit years). Bob is also one of those whose contributions have been long awaited, and I’m relieved to see he hasn’t forgotten me. Sadly, his haiku touches on a remedy to which I must resort all too often.

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My doctor told me
to alleviate the pain
ice can be useful