I had an operation to remove part of a thoracic disc in late November.  I thought that would do it but unfortunately I now have tighten muscles around the area making it painful to get in and out of bed and cars  :(.  I have started acupuncture and massage and this week in addition — PT and hope that something works……  As a result of these problems I have been doing little painting and no new stamps…….stay tuned…..I will get back to it.  bruce