That helps

You are very right in my way of thinking. I am very black and white- and often have a hard time with connecting the pieces (if that makes sense!) I also don't read into anything, it is how it is and nothing more. One of the English teachers at school and I have some interesting conversations sometimes as I try to understand why she trying to figure out what someone said as she always thinks there is deeper meaning there, when I am not even thinking about it.
For example: if I tell someone I like their shirt, I say that because I really like their shirt. I don't say it because I want something or I am trying to suck up or anything like that- but she is constantly wondering why someone would say they like her shirt. It just confuses me sometimes and I have to walk away. Lol
Sorry your knee is still acting up. Before I had my revision, I was worried about the recovery, and while I still have some issues here and there, after the first 8 weeks or so, it wasn't too bad.