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I notice there's a daily rant thread that gets lots of mileage! :)
And I thought it would be nice to have a place for daily raves to complement the daily simple pleasures and to bring the focus back to our collective quest for simple living.
My rave for the day:
Success in working through the emotional struggle I've been having about letting go of the things that no longer serve a purpose in our lives. Talking it through with everyone on this board has been extremely helpful. Yay!
***Moderators - is there a way to edit the thread title?
This one seems too wordy. I think The Daily Rave would be better, but can't change it. Are you guys able to do it? Thanks!~
I like the daily rave title!
Daily rave:
Dreading the 6:30am dog walk after Siri tells me it's 7 degrees, but after crabbily putting on the triple layers and the scarf and the hat and the mittens and finding poop bags and the leash and worrying about the dog pulling me and me slipping on the ice--but then to get outside and realize it's not that cold, and the sunrise is giving me a red sky in the east and the dog finds a little snippet of unfrozen babbling brook to drink out of, I realize the trouble is so worth it.
Daily rave:
Dreading the 6:30am dog walk after Siri tells me it's 7 degrees...and the sunrise is giving me a red sky in the east.
I enjoyed that red sky sunrise this morning too during my 6:30 a.m. drive. Not quite as cold here. We were at 27 degrees and expecting 70 for tomorrow!
Blue sky, sunshine and no shoveling since Monday!!
I enjoyed that red sky sunrise this morning too during my 6:30 a.m. drive. Not quite as cold here. We were at 27 degrees and expecting 70 for tomorrow!
Cool! That makes me feel connected with you, FloatOn--my DH always tells the kids (who live far away) that when they look at the moon, he's looking at the moon, too, and that's a way to be together.
my DH always tells the kids (who live far away) that when they look at the moon, he's looking at the moon, too, and that's a way to be together.
When the boys were little they stayed with my parents a lot while we traveled up to 42 weekends a year for art shows. The last thing we'd say on the phone to them every night was "Hug the phone, kiss the moon".
I wonder if we'll start saying that again next year with both boys away at college?
This isn't exactly a rave about my own life, but I fell in love with that mini camper - "the perfect thing" - and it really started my day with good cheer and a smile. It could happen, which means pretty much any good thing could happen. :)
Thanks for changing the title Iris Lily!
And thank you to everyone who's participated too. It's a pleasure to read everyone's raves and the lovely conversations that develop from them.
Gardenarian
2-7-15, 7:30pm
I like the title change!
A nice surprise - all kinds of bulbs have started growing in my new yard! Some yellow crocuses have bloomed and I can't wait to see what else will come up.
Also, a mystery shrub turns out to be a quince; I just love the color of the blossoms.
Maybe it's a false spring - it's sure pretty.
50 degrees here and I have a 5 hour drive. Every year I pray that there will be no blizzard, ice storm or other disaster on this driving day. Looking good for a safe time.
I am going to a retreat with no internet, no radio, no TV, good food, and 25 wonderful women.
Enjoying our weekend of much needed rain. I think it's the first rain of the year here. Have had the whole house opened up and enjoying the fresh air blowing thru.
Rave - yesterday we had very light rain and misting alternating with bursts of bright sunshine. Instead of giving in to the temptation of staying inside, we all spent most of the day outside enjoying the rain in the garden. The misty weather was great for us working in the garden and for the pups playing. Whenever a little rain shower came by, my little boxer girl and I ran under the patio umbrella and rode it out as they only lasted a few minutes. The showers didn't bother Dh or my little fluffy puppy boy at all, they just went on about their business.
Gardenarian
2-9-15, 12:56pm
Sweetana - the retreat sounds very relaxing.
Rainbows everywhere! There was a triple rainbow, just looking out our front window yesterday. I love the views here in Ashland, and the ever-changing sky.
Two years ago SO planted some gorgeous red flowers in a window box that's been sitting on our deck since then. We had rain off and on from Thursday through Saturday night. Apparently they were perennials because sunday that box had 5 of those brilliant red flowers blooming like mad. Such a fun surprise to look out and see them.
jp1 - that sounds wonferful! Especially that they're red in the middle of winter.
Yesterday I dropped off a bunch of stuff to our neighborhood Goodwill. I feel so happy knowing that these items, which were no longer being used, will have the chance to bring enjoyment to someone else. May they live long and prosper!
This is a rant turned into a rave ~ the court accepted my request for postponement of jury duty. my awesome Western road trip is ON!
I am finally saying a not-at-all fond farewell to my cell phone company. Bundling cell and internet had given us a $10 discount, losing that was the only unfortunate part about the breakup. After much patience and way more politeness than I'm usually known for, the internet provider came up with a discount that saves me $20 off the cost of the internet service instead of the $10 I was getting before. So not only did I give Verizon the boot and save myself about $50 a month, I'm saving an extra $10 because of it. :cool:
frugal-one
5-19-15, 8:33pm
Called internet provider 2x to get them to lower the rate and said I was going to check where else to get service. Called back again and they had me transferred to the resolution desk. They lowered the bill $30/month. It still is high but can live with it. Guess they realized I was serious about quitting!
SiouzQ, I am so pleased for you to be able to take your long planned trip.
Gardenarian
6-5-15, 2:27am
dh and I celebrated our 25th anniversary today :)
And tomorrow is dd's last day (of her first semester at school.) Yay!
I am going to a retreat with no internet, no radio, no TV, good food, and 25 wonderful women.
ahhh, i do retreats so have fun
6 eggs in the bluebird nest in the box. They already did one nesting this year so we are doubly excited.
dh and I celebrated our 25th anniversary today :)
And tomorrow is dd's last day (of her first semester at school.) Yay!
Congratulations on 25 years!!! Major milestone! Are you doing anything to celebrate?
I am FREE of Wholefoods Drama for almost a whole month! Go WEST, Wise-Woman! About to hit the shower, finish packing the car and off I go into the muggy sunset :)))))
Have a WONDERFUL trip SiouzQ. I look forward to hearing all about it on your return.
Gardenarian
6-6-15, 6:16pm
Congratulations on 25 years!!! Major milestone! Are you doing anything to celebrate?
Thanks Catherine! We got new bikes (sorely needed.) In silver, of course :)
Then we went for a swim. A really great day.
Gardenarian
6-6-15, 6:36pm
DD's photo in the paper for singing at a Memorial Day service. I don't know where she got that voice - it's magic.
Funny, mine's about voices too. Sitting here this morning and I hear an angel. I look out the window and there's a woman walking by with two large grocery bags, and she's singing at the top of her lungs, Aretha Franklin incarnate. What a gorgeous start to my day!
frugal-one
6-11-15, 2:28pm
Saw on the side of the road today... a very WET mama turkey and her 3 babies toddling behind. Nice to see on a rainy, gloomy day. Sure picked up my spirits!
Gardenarian
6-12-15, 5:30pm
Last day of work; I've got the whole summer off! Yay!
What fun Gardenarian! Enjoy your break!
Gardenarian
9-8-15, 2:25pm
Back from Europe and loving being at home. Europe was awesome - just nice to sleep in my own bed again.
The smell of the desert after it rains.
Got a nice handwritten card on beautiful notepaper from a friend. It was for me hosting her for a brief overnight trip to escape the summer heat about a month ago. It was very thoughtful, even more so in this day of abbreviated text messages, so it was very much appreciated.
My car loan is under $2,000! Only have $1851.52 left, the end is in SIGHT!!!!!!
Ultralight
10-6-15, 8:45am
My car loan is under $2,000! Only have $1851.52 left, the end is in SIGHT!!!!!!
That is momentous! I remember when I got below $2k on my car. I was like: "I am really gonna do this!"
Great feeling! Keep up the progress. :)
I had my first ever mammogram at the age of 46 yesterday. Just got results. The girls are normal. Yay!
Ultralight
10-6-15, 1:28pm
I had my first ever mammogram at the age of 46 yesterday. Just got results. The girls are normal. Yay!
Always excellent!
Gardenarian
10-17-15, 5:56pm
It's raining, it's pouring!
You CAN make steel cut oats in a rice cooker! In my anti-stuff zeal over the years, I had dismissed the very idea of a rice cooker as just one more thing to clutter up the kitchen counters, but since my house mate has one, I can totally see how awesomely useful this little appliance can be for not very much money :) When the day comes that he moves out, I am getting one of my own, for sure!
You CAN make steel cut oats in a rice cooker! In my anti-stuff zeal over the years, I had dismissed the very idea of a rice cooker as just one more thing to clutter up the kitchen counters, but since my house mate has one, I can totally see how awesomely useful this little appliance can be for not very much money :) When the day comes that he moves out, I am getting one of my own, for sure!
I hate cooking but I love my rice cooker. Not only can I cook rice without it getting mushy, but I chop up a potato and put it in liquid in the bottom part and then put a frozen salmon or tilapia fillet with some chopped up vegetables on top, turn on the rice cooker for 40 minutes and everything comes out perfectly. I've even made "boiled" eggs by steaming them in the steamer tray. There is practically nothing you can't make in those things. :)
It sounds faster than a crock pot, so beneficial for quicker meals.
I used my rice cooker a lot when I had it. I steamed veggies nearly every day. Now I have an Instant Pot I use that every day.
Gardenarian
10-31-15, 2:22am
Electric blankets are so cozy.
Gardenarian
11-4-15, 11:04pm
Raked up all the leaves onto the lawn and ran the mower over them to mulch. 12 barrels of oak leaves, and they all just kind of disappeared, shredding down and creating new soil.
My first year with a true autumn...this was an extremely satisfying activity.
Clean sidewalk, driveway, and my lawn is put to bed for the winter.
Gardenarian
12-13-15, 3:15pm
Snow! 8-10" and still falling.
It's been a long time since my last snowstorm - so beautiful :)
frugal-one
12-13-15, 3:30pm
Went to the BEST ever cookie exchange. Will get copies of the cookie recipes later but they ALL were wonderful (which is not always the case). DH wants cookies and I have no desire to make umpteen kinds so this was wonderful. Enough for the two of us for quite a while. WIN!!
JaneV2.0
12-13-15, 11:53pm
The power went out (without a puff of wind)--boo! My electric utility phone app told me how many households were affected and the approximate duration of the outage. They fixed it way short of the projected time--yay!
My year of using a cash-back reward credit card offered by my credit union last year just paid off - because I am diligent about NEVER carrying a credit card balance, I just got $103.77 deposited back into my savings account! I have to say, it was a big adjustment to get used to paying for things with plastic. I am such a cash person, but once I got over the fear that I would somehow overspend, I haven't looked back. The only thing I make a point of paying cash for is gas for the car because it is cheaper per gallon that way. The only exception is when I am out traveling, it's a credit card all the way, baby!
The first time in weeks and weeks that I actually had energy after I got off from the early shift at work! It also helps that it feels like spring here in southeastern lower Michigan :)
Downton Abbey final season has started!
Gardenarian
1-8-16, 2:45pm
My puppy has gone two whole days without an accident!!
Someone who owed me quite a lot of money I'd basically written off as gone just mailed me a big check, almost entirely paying me back after I'd told them not to worry, take care of yourself etc. I'm astonished, really pleased, and impressed and refreshed that this person kept their end of the bargain even though I know they've been through some struggles and could easily have "forgotten" about it permanently. Thank you so much, MH!
Sill loving my Vivoactive watch!
Williamsmith
1-16-16, 6:40am
I attended a party celebrating four coworkers retirement. It was nice to reflect on how things have changed in my profession over the last five years since my retirement. I came away refreshed and really happy for them that they made it. We took a few seconds to remember those we knew and worked with who sacrificed their lives before making it to retirement. We left part of ourselves behind. Some left all of themselves. I am thankful for the gift of life.
A hand crank shredder, arrived yesterday off eBay, so far perfect exactly what I wanted.
A flurry of bluebirds exploring the nesting box! They make me giggle.
It's a drizzly day in the Northwest and I am going for a walk, going to use a g. certificate for a vegan lunch, and then going to a free Wellness Fair. How could life get any better? (well, I guess somone could make my bed, that would be nice)
Gardenarian
1-16-16, 5:45pm
It's a drizzly day in the Northwest and I am going for a walk, going to use a g. certificate for a vegan lunch, and then going to a free Wellness Fair. How could life get any better? (well, I guess somone could make my bed, that would be nice)
Yes, it's beautifully wet out today. I always sleep so well when it rains - even the puppy slept for 9 hours!
Finally coming into our more normal low 70s temps tomorrow. Was raining and in the low 60s with some frosty mornings for many days here, and that's a cold winter for Arizona blood!
On Star tracker on my car. I lend my car to my son once month for his cross state drive. It is a really neat feature that I can hit track and see where my car is and then joke with him that Mom is forever over your shoulder;) I don't need to it is just fun.
It's been a great month for my little art business! The checks from the December sales have all come in and Taliswoman@SiouxStudio is about to break $1000 for the month!!!!!
freshstart
1-21-16, 6:21pm
good for you!
The plumber I called after looking for reviews on Yelp showed up within an hour, did a perfect job and didn't overcharge me.
Last time I had a "plumber" in, in Bisbee, someone the tenant insisted was great (probably because he gave her a blow discount for recommending him), he went under the house and cut the wrong pipe, he then tried to blow a clog out of the other pipe with his mouth because he forgot his compressor, he cut a gigantic hole in my shower wall and then replaced my brand new bath tap with a chrome disk the size of a dinner plate, and after six hours, when it turned out it was the mixer I was concerned with in the first place that was the problem, not the pipe or the faucet, wound up cutting out the back wall of my closet and severing two studs in a support wall of my house in the process. And then tried to charge me nearly $1000. I was apoplectic for months, and have refused to call a plumber in eight years.
And then today ... this went as smooth as silk. So Nice, Thank You Donnie and Dan!
Williamsmith
1-21-16, 10:37pm
I drove my daughter to the IKEA Store to pick up a dresser for her apartment. The closest store is 100 miles away. I stopped at a gas station and got 20 cents per gal for getting a car wash. So I got a full tank for $22 and the cashier gave me a free car wash coupon for another time. And I won the 50/50 at the pot luck dinner I attended tonight. All in all,a great day.
Went to the Musical Instrument Museum, www.mim.org Best $20 I've spent in forever. Absolutely spectacular one of a kind global musical instrument museum. Paid extra to see the Stradivarius exhibit, just perfect.
If you're ever in the Phoenix area it's definitely worth a trip.
I went to a great potluck last night and someone sent me home with some spaghetti squash chow mein. Making a great lunch right now.
freshstart
1-23-16, 7:58pm
Went to the Musical Instrument Museum, www.mim.org (http://www.mim.org) Best $20 I've spent in forever. Absolutely spectacular one of a kind global musical instrument museum. Paid extra to see the Stradivarius exhibit, just perfect.
If you're ever in the Phoenix area it's definitely worth a trip.
thanks for this. DS leaves for luthier school in Phoenix in July. We would love this. Plus, DD plays violin
Sensi Thermostat, Excellent Review here, Love it! The phone app is worth every penny. The 1-1.5 degree range is amazing.
Yay, the Boy Scouts are doing a food drive and it's very convenient. They've tied plastic grocery bags to front doors with a note card inside about their project and also the types of canned goods that are most wanted.
I had about 8 cans in the pantry that are still fresh and will be now going to the food bank with very little effort from me.
Good going, Boy Scouts!
Williamsmith
2-4-16, 10:38pm
Yay, the Boy Scouts are doing a food drive and it's very convenient. They've tied plastic grocery bags to front doors with a note card inside about their project and also the types of canned goods that are most wanted.
I had about 8 cans in the pantry that are still fresh and will be now going to the food bank with very little effort from me.
Good going, Boy Scouts!
I remember my oldest sons Eagle Award ceremony. I was part of it. I worked with him all the way through scouts. This is an organization that does a lot of good. He is a good kid. I call him kid...he will be 30 this year. Tomorrow we are going to run some errands together and we will have lunch. I am a lucky man.
My friend in the city finally found some soy curls in Canada. Yay.
Gardenarian
2-5-16, 3:14pm
Okay, had to look up what the heck "soy curls" are. So they are a meat substitute?
They sell them on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Butler-Soy-Curls-bags-pack/dp/B008EMAF0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454699516&sr=8-1&keywords=soy+curls), but seem pretty expensive.
Almost $12.00 per pound?
had a chip repaired in my windshield a couple of years ago and it started to crack last week. I think from being parked outside during ice and snow.
Started with a 3 inch crack which is repairable and free with Allstate Ins. The day before the mobile unit was scheduled to come, I went outside for lunch and the 3 inch crack was over a foot long. That means I had to pay $278. Not happy and if I had been just a little quicker to report and schedule I would still have my $278.
Live and learn.
Williamsmith
2-11-16, 3:51pm
had a chip repaired in my windshield a couple of years ago and it started to crack last week. I think from being parked outside during ice and snow.
Started with a 3 inch crack which is repairable and free with Allstate Ins. The day before the mobile unit was scheduled to come, I went outside for lunch and the 3 inch crack was over a foot long. That means I had to pay $278. Not happy and if I had been just a little quicker to report and schedule I would still have my $278.
Live and learn.
Or you can carry a $50 deductible.
iris lilies
2-16-16, 8:58am
At Westminster kennel club show, the bulldog beat the poodle.
yay! The Bulldog NEVER beats the poodle in group!
freshstart
2-16-16, 10:57am
I missed that, shoot, that is Buddy's favorite show. He goes nuts over dogs on tv, he will whine, bark and try to play with the dogs on tv for the entire Dog Show if you let him. His owner was elderly and watched tv a ton. When it is on, he goes and sits politely in front of it and watches for "puppies" even though it could be hours before a dog crosses the screen. No reaction to any other animal. I tivo dog shows for him, lol.
rodeosweetheart
2-16-16, 11:24am
You should buy dvds of Lassie, freshstart!
freshstart
2-16-16, 11:27am
that's a great idea! And then I'll be safe if I fall into a well, to boot, lol
my father watches Pit Bulls and Parolees with him and I love being a fly on the wall, my dad talks to him about the dogs and potential owners as if Buddy is a person. "What do you think, Bud? I'm iffy on that family."
MY smart little Jack Russell, raving about her because she is learning new tricks. Running through a fabric Tube now. Lots of treats to get her to the other side. Riding very well in bike basket now in the basement and will be ready to hit the open road come spring!
freshstart
2-17-16, 6:08pm
aww, love the bike basket idea
frugal-one
2-20-16, 4:26pm
It is a beautiful day here. It is almost 50 and the sun is shining! I know it is too early to say "spring has sprung" but it sure feels like it. Totally enjoying the day!
You should buy dvds of Lassie, freshstart!
If you do, freshstart, get the Lassie movie made in 1994 with Tom Guiry and Helen Slater. My DD is in it.
freshstart
2-20-16, 6:23pm
If you do, freshstart, get the Lassie movie made in 1994 with Tom Guiry and Helen Slater. My DD is in it.
how cool is that! my kids had that movie, not sure I remember most of it but what part did she play?
last week we had a -20 windchill, we were getting in the car and saw the largest, fattest robin we've ever seen. I kept saying it could not possible be a robin, but it was. I hope they are going to be ok because the weather keeps going from bone chilling cold to 50 degrees
Gardenarian
3-24-16, 2:28am
I'm leaving my somewhat prestigious, beautiful, but dull workplace for the greener pastures of the messy but fun public library. I'll be a substitute, so very flexible hours. I'm really looking forward to it!
(Though writing my resignation letter will be difficult.)
Change is good :)
freshstart
3-24-16, 2:53am
I'm leaving my somewhat prestigious, beautiful, but dull workplace for the greener pastures of the messy but fun public library. I'll be a substitute, so very flexible hours. I'm really looking forward to it!
(Though writing my resignation letter will be difficult.)
Change is good :)
congratulations!
freshstart
3-25-16, 6:58pm
I am allowed to drive in a 5 mile radius when there is no traffic, I have normal vital signs and no dizziness. Hooray, I can get to DD's, the grocery, drugstore and the library. My father was supposed to ride with me to make sure my doc's assessment was correct. He totally bailed and sent me to my next MD appt 10 miles away in traffic, grrrr. But I did it. I am not going that far again because if I have an accident and my medical record says I'm only allowed to drive 5 miles, I am screwed, we could lose this house and someone could get hurt. But finally some freedom!
I am allowed to drive in a 5 mile radius when there is no traffic, I have normal vital signs and no dizziness. Hooray, I can get to DD's, the grocery, drugstore and the library. My father was supposed to ride with me to make sure my doc's assessment was correct. He totally bailed and sent me to my next MD appt 10 miles away in traffic, grrrr. But I did it. I am not going that far again because if I have an accident and my medical record says I'm only allowed to drive 5 miles, I am screwed, we could lose this house and someone could get hurt. But finally some freedom!
That's certainly something to celebrate! (Although I can't really see the logic in their assessment...(Insert head-scratching emoji here)
freshstart
3-25-16, 7:19pm
I kind of figured it would still be a cut and dry no. I am surprised at the yes but with limits because just because I am near home, I can still have an accident. I think that part of her rational was about my forgetfulness and that I get lost in my own development. IDK her thinking, I'm just gonna go nice and slow and safely.
I wondered about that because I drive within that distance at low-traffic times of day, and I notice that low traffic can change to the traffic from hell in about two minutes' time. But I'm very glad you have a bit more freedom!
At your next visit could you ask to have it increased to 10 miles, so you could "legally " drive to appointments? That would give you a little more freedom. I would probably even say "so I could be legal" coming here...." I think they just pick a number and maybe he would be willing to pick a little bigger one.
Edited to add: I am very inspired by the grace in which you appear to handle a not great situation. Hang in there, dear.
freshstart
4-25-16, 9:55am
I don't have to see her again until Oct, I plan to ask then unless it's going so great I think I can go further sooner.
thanks for saying that because most of the time I feel like a big ol' whiner
iris lilies
4-25-16, 10:45am
I don't have to see her again until Oct, I plan to ask then unless it's going so great I think I can go further sooner.
thanks for saying that because most of the time I feel like a big ol' whiner
You are not a whiner! you have had a huge bad health condition handed to you, what a shock it must be. Your writing about your life is very engaging.
freshstart
4-25-16, 4:38pm
thank you, iris lilies
The flowers are popping through! I love spring in MI.
I volunteer doing migrating birds counts in the springtime. Our station is a slightly isolated place in the foothills that requires a half mile hike. It's an interesting project and we usually get a few visitors who come to watch or help. Today, an older couple and their son and daughter in law spent a couple of hours. Turns out they are a professional performing group of singers. At a slow time they gathered together and sang the old stand-by, "I'll Fly Away", acappella. If your not familiar with it, it's an old spiritual song or hymn that's been adopted by blue-grass and country groups. Not the best acoustics, but it sounded appropriate and nice.
that is a really cool experience to have had, bet you weren't expecting something like that
Rails to Trails Bike paths
iris lilies
5-18-16, 8:41pm
Rails to Trails Bike paths
My father in law spent time amd money incourt to challenge rails to teails on his faem. He lost.
freshstart
5-18-16, 10:26pm
he had to give up his own farmland?
Williamsmith
5-18-16, 10:54pm
A new guitar......look at the body on that thing.
http://www.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/SGSCWCCH/160094510/160094510-front-large.jpg
My father in law spent time amd money incourt to challenge rails to teails on his faem. He lost.
I am sorry. I was under no idea that land was Ever taken. Our local trail passes an abandoned gravel pit on a centennial farm. The estate has said No to allowing a connecting section. They have every right too say No.
Still raving about my Garmin VivoActive watch.
iris lilies
5-19-16, 9:33am
My father in law spent time amd money incourt to challenge rails to teails on his faem. He lost.
He lost that part of it.
The railroad came through his farm in the 1880's and the deed said that the land would revert back to the farmer if the railroad was abandoned. When the railroad gave up that section of rail, the local government took over the line and made it into a bike trail. So, that was wrong but typical of government.
Some people who use the bike trail dont stay on the trail. They cut across his land, open gates, cows escape, etc. Not a good scene.
iris lilies
5-19-16, 9:36am
A new guitar......look at the body on that thing.
http://www.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/SGSCWCCH/160094510/160094510-front-large.jpg
pretty!
Gardenarian
5-20-16, 1:54pm
I got 11 out of 12 arrows in the bulls eye last night :)
freshstart
5-20-16, 4:53pm
impressive!
I got a call from a company that knew about my genetic testing. My doctor had said the lab would call if it was over $100, they never did so I did not know I had a huge problem looming. The company said they had spoken with my insurance company, who would cover 60% so I would "only" owe 23k! OMG! Because of my income, this company will pick up 95% of the co-pay, I will owe $200. Thank God for this group. Boo to the doctor for not explaining this test costs over 50k before having me do it. She had to know, genetic testing is what she does. I am so grateful.
Birds waking up in the early dawn, my sunroom on second floor at tree level so I can be with them.
impressive!
I got a call from a company that knew about my genetic testing. My doctor had said the lab would call if it was over $100, they never did so I did not know I had a huge problem looming. The company said they had spoken with my insurance company, who would cover 60% so I would "only" owe 23k! OMG! Because of my income, this company will pick up 95% of the co-pay, I will owe $200. Thank God for this group. Boo to the doctor for not explaining this test costs over 50k before having me do it. She had to know, genetic testing is what she does. I am so grateful.
$200 is probably about what the tests really cost--maybe less. Let's hope those tests lead to an answer for you!
That is a mighty fine guitar, WilliamSmith!
Williamsmith
5-21-16, 9:24pm
That is a mighty fine guitar, WilliamSmith!
A quick story about it. I have been playing an electric guitar that belonged to my dad. Unfortunately the tailpiece and bridge have weakened over time and needed repair. I have to send it back to the Gibson factory in Nashville for repairs. I haven't bought a guitar for 21 years. So this Gibson SG seemed like just the solution. She is wonderful to hold. A work of art.
It's a lovely day here, even if no rain means I have to do yard work.
We're having a real estate boom in the PNW, as many have noted. I'm getting letters from strangers wanting to buy my house. Who knows? Maybe one of these days I'll bite.
Got the second of 2 crowns finished today and paid off the balance of what my dental insurance didn't cover. Feels good to get that all done prior to retirement next year.
Just had to rave about my fav. local baker who had some white chocolate fruit cookies. I made the trip back to ask her what the fantastic fruit was in the cookies. It was cherries. Yummy sweet and a little tart, texture kind of like a sweet date, not like a raisin but better. Best part of the cookie.
Gardenarian
6-3-16, 5:09pm
Summer! We're having a heat wave. I'm ready!
I'm really enjoying watching the NBA finals; it's been too long since I paid any attention to basketball. In the meantime, it's become a contact sport! So refreshing to see Christians and Muslims battling it out beneath the basket, for a change. .:devil:
First swim Saturday at the Town Beach. It's free to local residents. The water is clean and cool. I am hopeful of having a swim once a week until September :)
Birds singing in the morning. I time when the Cardinal begins each day I see the days getting shorter with his time starting.
a really good haircut. You take your chances when you go to discount chains and get assigned to a random haircutter, so it was my luck to get one who really knew how to cut wavy hair. A real boost for $13!
I only have ONE MORE DAY left at work! It doesn't seem real!
How exciting- safe travels!
I only have ONE MORE DAY left at work! It doesn't seem real!
Congratulations on ending your term of endurement!
I only have ONE MORE DAY left at work! It doesn't seem real!
WOOO HOOO!!!!!! :cool:
Found a better alternative to nail polish remover. Karma Naturals yeah!
I am officially between jobs! Woot!
No more work schedules from hell--hooray!
Gardenarian
8-5-16, 6:46pm
It's my birthday, and I'm having a fabulous day :)
Happy BD, Gardenarian! My family all have birthdays in July and August. They're Leos. Except moi. Figures. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I got my yard work and errands done; now to finish putting away the goods. Got a great deal on Kombucha at Grocery Outlet--2/4$--my faves, ginger and grapefruit. I know, I should be making my own. Now to whip up some toasted walnut and spinach pesto.
Happy Birthday, Gardenarian!
Gardenarian
8-6-16, 12:10am
Thanks guys!
Birch Beer aka Pennsylvania Dutch root beer. "made from an old Pennsylvania Dutch recipe" according to the can. Used to drink it as a kid and had almost forgotten about it til a friend dropped off some cans.
Oh man, it hits the spot on a hot summer day, but it's 170 calories and a whopping 41 grams of sugar per can. A very rare treat!
and a semi-related story: I attended a new student mixer at my college in Ohio. Student: where are you from? Lainey: Pennsylvania Student: Are you Dutch? Yes, he asked that as a serious question..!
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and a semi-related story: I attended a new student mixer at my college in Ohio. Student: where are you from? Lainey: Pennsylvania Student: Are you Dutch? Yes, he asked that as a serious question..!
For years, I thought I was part "Dutch" because the message got mangled from "Pennsylvania Dutch (Deutsche)." I guess after a world war or two, "Dutch" sounded more acceptable or something. But the truth will out. Landed here in 1739 on the Loyal Judith, IIRC.
I finally had the crawl space under my bathroom insulated at my house. This means less chance of frozen pipes this winter. A big rave for getting a job done.
1629
Happiness is a big messy clump of bulldogs!
We have a couple of foster dogs at the moment. There is lots of slime and snorting and bne stealing going on right now. They are all getting along reletively well.
iris lilies
8-24-16, 5:44pm
To add: oops, just had a small skirmish over bones.
I am done with the local grocery store nearest me. They either don't have the items in the ad or my digital coupons will not work from my grocery store card.
Talking to the store manager has gotten me no where.
Sending emails to the store's corporate offices has also gotten me no where. The person who responds is clueless despite numerous emails.
I am a person that has enough with the games this company is playing.
I can shop at another store that is further away without dealing with the problem.
19 Sandy, they don't have enough competition. Way too much competition here for them to not pay attention to the customers.
This is a small rural town, and they won't be getting more competition.
The store is really close to me too so I can walk there in 10 minutes.
There is no point in having digital coupons that won't work and then acting as if it is the customers fault either.
I have written a novel to the person in charge of customer service and it just isn't getting through to them that they have a problem with their computer system not working.
The cashiers have said I am not the only one but no one listens to them either. I understand that because I have been in that position in jobs.
That is why paper coupons are better, you have the things right in your hand to prove your point.
Paper coupons are rare nowadays though.
freshstart
8-25-16, 6:37pm
my father just got out of the hospital for heart failure (just to confuse the disabled nurse, it's not called congestive heart failure anymore but that's what he had). Anyway, he had a shit cardiologist for years and would never leave him. Today I went with him to my mom's wonderful cardiologist and my dad is sold on him. Raves and thanks to the new guy!
Gardenarian
8-26-16, 12:38am
Took advantage of the NPS 100 year anniversary and went to Crater Lake today - for free! Absolutely astounding.
National Parks are free through 8/28/16.
Filled my birdfeeder this a.m. and later saw 4 wild parrots dining there - really beautiful birds and had no idea there were a few wild ones in our neighborhood.
Later drove in the car and was listening to "Appalachian Spring" on the local classical music station, which is playing audience favorites all weekend. Ended the Labor Day weekend at the casino buffet ($10.95) for my sibling's birthday. and as every story in my junior high newsletter seemed to end: "and a good time was had by all." :)
volunteering yesterday at the local school, I was able to read Peter Rabbit and Cows in the Corn ( very funny story with rhyming) to a group of first graders. I had forgotten how much joy reading aloud gives me.
freshstart
9-13-16, 8:49am
my cars speedometers and other meters suddenly stopped working. It was right after I had been to the inside and out car wash so I thought maybe they disconnected a wire or something. So did the guy at the dealer so he said it would be $120 an hour labor plus parts. Crap!
He called today to say the whole thing is broken and under warranty. It will take 2 weeks to get the parts and it will all be for free and I get a free rental car. How often does that happen when you take your car in???? Yay!
freshstart
9-15-16, 3:24pm
I'm getting excited for the party Im throwing for former co-workers. It will be so much fun to see all the old faces. Virtually none of them work there anymore so it will be good to hear what they are doing. And it's forcing me to come back out of my shell. Being on disability so long is not great for an introvert. I'm a little nervous about spending the money but it's worth it. I'm just contributing chili, corn bread, I'll probably pick up an extra dessert just in case, beer, wine and paper goods. I priced out that Black Box wine that isn't supposed to be horrible at BJs for $15 a box. I know I have paper goods in the basement hoard. They were in my corner of boxes that since got decimated so it may take a good long time to find but they are there somewhere, lol. Actually, lol NOT.
I have two raves - the first one was that I was gifted a beautiful, new looking crock pot by two women RV'ers that came into the gallery! We got to talking, and I told them I was living in the back with no real kitchen and that I had just bought an electric frying pan and how it had made a huge difference in the quality of my life. They said they had just upgraded to a different crock pot and would I like their old one! A win-win for all, they de-cluttered their RV and I can now make stews and spaghetti sauces! So now I have a rice-cooker, an electric frying pan, a crock pot, a toaster, and a coffee maker! A lot of things, but until I get an actual kitchen built I am all set up!
My second rave is that I slept 8.5 hours last night, all the way through, no waking up in the middle and no alarm clock! I forgot how great that feels!
Kind of a generic rave. I'm at the tail end of a 2 week long respiratory illness, not severe, just fatiguing with my body working to fight off a cough/cold. I took some time off work at first but last week I basically powered through and am now enjoying doing nothing for a few days so I can really rest.
But it all made me think of those millions of workers out there who may not have a paid sick day, or who have little paid sick time, and have to go to work when they are just not feeling all that well. (and a disclaimer here that I do not mean it's a good idea to go to work when you are contagious) I know of a number of people who did their jobs while fighting hormonal headaches, or back pain, or colds and coughs, etc. and they managed to keep going because of a strong worth ethic and knowing others were counting on them. Kudos.
freshstart
9-18-16, 2:12pm
I've had cold symptoms for 3 weeks, sore throat, cough, sinus stuff, etc. Not wanting to abuse antibiotics, I waited it out. Well, that was stupid because it just kept getting worse and worse. I finally saw my doc Fri, got some penicillin and feel so much better finally. I slept 15 hrs last night!
Found a $20 bill in a pocket of a pair of my jeans - no idea why it was there but found money is always great!
Big yum to my free-to-me new crock pot of turkey chili! The freezer is stocked with several portions for later use, since cooking in my tiny home with no kitchen is kind of a PITA. After almost two months, I think I am finally getting some semblance of grocery shopping-cooking-meal time organization down :)
I use ground turkey in chili too - too hot for that today though but it on my autumn list for sure.
Honestly, I want to smack my marijuana and drug smoking neighbors right now! Neither are legal here and I am tired of having a home filled with the stench from this stuff.
Honestly, I want to smack my marijuana and drug smoking neighbors right now! Neither are legal here and I am tired of having a home filled with the stench from this stuff.
And that's one of many reasons I'm concerned about living in a condo again. I don't indulge often, but don't want to worry about someone else's allergies or sensitivity to smoke.
Good golly, now the job applications I filled out are demanding the references personal email addresses - so now I have to contact everyone again for those and their permission. No wonder people are reluctant to be references - they don't want all their personal info out there. I am sure this is data collecting that is making someone some money somewhere. And, that is why we get so many spam emails.
I think our rants and ravings are morphing, lol.
Had an ebay seller take my money and then refund me half because apparently there is a small scorch mark on the sleeve. I don't care; no one will see it as I am wearing it at night to the wedding. Very nice of her!
The ability to change my hopes and dreams as I want.
Our escape, safely and comfortably, from New Bern, NC yesterday. We arrived at a lovely time share Friday, had rain and wind Sat. from Hurricane Matthew, power outage (but the water worked, so enough to drink, wash hands and flush the toilet- a treat for us in a power outage) then beautiful sunny days marred by the worry of how to get home to MD. We were able by watching the news and NCDOT web site to plot our trip home at the one day when the Tar River had started receding and the Neuse River had not crested to get home with no detours and no water on the road. My heart aches for all those who had to leave their homes, lost their homes or family members. Water is scary! We are feeling grateful.
A woman in N.C. was trapped in her home for 3 days with snakes and alligators swimming outside - scary!
Gardenarian
10-14-16, 6:18pm
DD (17) went out all on her own yesterday and gave blood. I'm so impressed with her! This is a kid who is terrified of needles, but she read that "giving a pint of blood can save 3 lives."
She said her super power is being type O-. She's my super hero!
freshstart
10-14-16, 8:49pm
me too!
So, 17 year olds don't need parental consent?
My new "Foldie Blue" a Folding Citizens Bike. I debated and debated and took the leap. I LOVE IT. 24 inch, folds up or open in less than 30 seconds and ready to roll. I so dislike racking up my regular bikes that I seldom did it and so ride in the usual areas. This sweet bike I keep in my trunk and go as I feel. I went to two Rails to Trails in two states this week 60 miles. Pure Heaven on Wheels for me.
freshstart
10-15-16, 12:04pm
that sounds great
My new "Foldie Blue" a Folding Citizens Bike. I debated and debated and took the leap. I LOVE IT. 24 inch, folds up or open in less than 30 seconds and ready to roll. I so dislike racking up my regular bikes that I seldom did it and so ride in the usual areas. This sweet bike I keep in my trunk and go as I feel. I went to two Rails to Trails in two states this week 60 miles. Pure Heaven on Wheels for me.
I read a book years ago by a middle-aged Englishwoman who rode one of those (or something similar) across the US. It sounds sweet indeed.
(Gardenarian--Good for your daughter--as well as having a good head on her shoulders, it sounds like she has a good heart!)
Don't you just love a genealogy breakthrough? More stuff to research now!
My new "Foldie Blue" a Folding Citizens Bike. I debated and debated and took the leap. I LOVE IT. 24 inch, folds up or open in less than 30 seconds and ready to roll. I so dislike racking up my regular bikes that I seldom did it and so ride in the usual areas. This sweet bike I keep in my trunk and go as I feel. I went to two Rails to Trails in two states this week 60 miles. Pure Heaven on Wheels for me.
I want one with some type of training wheels on it. They are making those now a lot for baby boomers or other folks with balancing issues. I am NOT the most athletic person in the world but those look fun. Those recumbent bikes also look interesting.
freshstart
10-15-16, 6:44pm
my friend from Burlington was here to visit and she happened to ask what was stressing me out, I explained I felt like I was obsessed with the basement hoard and paralyzed at the same time to do anything about it. She loves to be busy and organize stuff, bring cast-offs to charities. She offered to come for a weekend and help dehoard! My mother is on board and she offered to pay the cleaning lady to help. I am bowled over by this offer and so relieved!
That is such neat news, freshstart! I have helped friends declutter and I also love doing it. One friend had over 125 collared knit shirts. We had a blast decluttering/
Gardenarian
10-17-16, 11:54pm
That is so cool, Freshstart! I don't know anyone here well enough to have a decluttering buddy (soon, I hope) but I sure could use one.
my friend from Burlington was here to visit and she happened to ask what was stressing me out, I explained I felt like I was obsessed with the basement hoard and paralyzed at the same time to do anything about it. She loves to be busy and organize stuff, bring cast-offs to charities. She offered to come for a weekend and help dehoard! My mother is on board and she offered to pay the cleaning lady to help. I am bowled over by this offer and so relieved!
Having a non-emotionally involved person is a good idea. I hope you can toss stuff because simply rearranging or organizing won't work. In addition, what you think you can give away isn't always possible. Sometimes it is really just trash.
freshstart
10-18-16, 9:13pm
Having a non-emotionally involved person is a good idea. I hope you can toss stuff because simply rearranging or organizing won't work. In addition, what you think you can give away isn't always possible. Sometimes it is really just trash.
my mother spoke seriously to my dad about what they want to accomplish down there and they decided they wanted to treat it as cleaning out before they die, no holding onto stuff, especially large furniture, that they "might" need. Heaven helping, this is their last place before dying so anything not wanted by me or my brother goes. This is a big turn around in my mother's way of thinking and that she even has goals for this is nothing short of amazing.
iris lilies
10-18-16, 10:06pm
my mother spoke seriously to my dad about what they want to accomplish down there and they decided they wanted to treat it as cleaning out before they die, no holding onto stuff, especially large furniture, that they "might" need. Heaven helping, this is their last place before dying so anything not wanted by me or my brother goes. This is a big turn around in my mother's way of thinking and that she even has goals for this is nothing short of amazing.
I wonder how you can keep her in this frame of mind. And can you get her to agree to not view the stuff in your basement that is leaving? Can she get some temporary medicationto ease her through this?
I fear that she will regress and stop the process, or will use this to make you the bad guy because you dnt want any of the stuff.
Since decluttering is difficult issue for your family, I wouldn't delay. I would do it fast and now, no waiting for friend. Its like ripping off a band aid, do it quick. I am getting rid of stuff, I don't always want to but it is necessary.
freshstart
10-19-16, 5:42pm
I need help from friends as I am disabled.
I have a feeling that she is going to want to see every item that is discarded or passed on but the friend from Burlington is very good with my mom, pushes her, challenges her. She is on the max dose of the OCD med that is supposed to help with her OCD over taking medications, it does nothing. I think I am going to ask her to ask her doctor for something for anxiety to take just during the days of this process. Our friend estimates it will take 3 weekends! Ack!
we were just talking and she told me how she had gotten rid of her yearbook and wedding dress (a slim sheath that took up no room, made by a family member and important to me, she knew that, ugh) with no problem. Yet 45 yrs of tupperware is a HUGE problem. I'll never truly get what is must feel like to be her.
Beautiful fall day and wonderful bike ride.
A beautiful fall day up here, too, ctg, with leaves at their peak, and two gorgeous sunsets over the last two days, with an absolutely orange cloud in the sky. Amazing.
I think for some reason this gorgeous fall is a harbinger of a long and cold winter. It is just too beautiful.
Lovely autumn colors and a free lecture to learn about birds.
My son is 5 years clean and sober. We went to his fav place to eat together to celebrate life.
freshstart
10-21-16, 6:07pm
that is wonderful, ctg!
my house is silent except for the soft breathing of two furry friends, "all shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well"
Teacher Terry
10-21-16, 6:30pm
My youngest is sober for 1 year and doing well too. Ctg: so happy for you:))
Thank you Freshstart. TeacherTerry, congratulations back to you and your loved one too!
This is the biggest gratitude we can have.
The early hours of the morning, no one up, dogs snoring curled up in blankets.
Williamsmith
10-22-16, 7:57am
A crisp cold morning. A warm fireplace. A good book. And the grand finale of fall.
But I do miss my golden retriever. Her laughing face, her insistent paw, her soft ears, her uncontrollable wagging tail and her far away stare out of the window.
The quietness broken by an approaching flight of honking geese. Then restored by their passing.
I went to an event last night that was wonderful. A fundraiser for an organization I work for that provides mindfulness outreach for homeless youth. There was a screening of the short documentary and talks by lots of great people. I brought my friend, a Buddhist nun, with me and we had a lot of fun.
Contentment = a full belly from my clean-out-the-refrigerator chicken & pasta dish cooked in my electric frying pan, being comfy in my cozy tiny home, playing guitar during my "working hours" behind the counter, listening to soul-wrenching blues on the Ronnie Earl Pandora channel and a couple of sterling silver pendents to work on. My old life seems very far away and it's barely been two months!
iris lilies
10-24-16, 9:50pm
Contentment = a full belly from my clean-out-the-refrigerator chicken & pasta dish cooked in my electric frying pan, being comfy in my cozy tiny home, playing guitar during my "working hours" behind the counter, listening to soul-wrenching blues on the Ronnie Earl Pandora channel and a couple of sterling silver pendents to work on. My old life seems very far away and it's barely been two months!
So glad! And your feet snd bones dont hurt from being on concrete for 8 hours.
It is a different life you hsve there now, that's for sure.
freshstart
10-27-16, 7:15pm
a beautiful snowy day that I had to go out in, it was so pretty I didn't mind a bit. Too bad my dad waited and bought a huge pot of mums two weeks ago, lol. Maybe they'll make it.
freshstart
10-27-16, 7:16pm
Contentment My old life seems very far away and it's barely been two months!
I am happy to hear this
SiouzQ< I have been waiting to hear how great your choice you made was! Thanks for posting.
sweetana3
10-28-16, 9:38am
You are really an inspiration for those of us that often feel caught up in a rat race of our own making. You are showing us another way to think of life. Thought of you when we went in Whole Foods yesterday.
freshstart
10-28-16, 12:21pm
a wonderful night's sleep to wake up to Bernice (my dog, lol) in her winter sleep pose, all curled up in a tight ball. She opened her eyes and just looked at me a while and then the tail started wagging. Who needs a man???
greenclaire
10-28-16, 12:21pm
I'm feeling proud of myself. I have been feeling very down recently and it's been hard going through a lot whilst feeling very alone where I live. I moved over here just over a year ago but with work, my daughter and various other things I have found it hard to get out and meet new people. I mean I know people through work but I don't really know anyone outside of work. I looked on meetup.com which has helped me loads in the past when I've moved to a new area but there really wasn't anything I was interested in. One of the problems with where I live is that it is a huge retirement location, people move here when they're in their 60s plus so most activities seem to be set up for that age group during working hours. So, I bit the bullet a few days ago and set up my own group where I was very honest and talked about it bringing people who are feeling lonely in their younger years together, I admit I was a little worried no-one would sign up or reply. BUT....in less than 24hours over 30 people had signed up and I had a load of messages from people saying they felt the same as what I had wrote! I am just back from meeting one of them for coffee and it was wonderful, we now also have a cinema date set up with a bigger group of us and loads of ideas. I might actually start having a social life that isn't just on the internet, talking to my SO or going on playdates with 7-year olds :)
Zoe Girl
10-28-16, 12:50pm
That is great green, it is a hard period of life to make new friends! So easy to get lonely,
Zoe Girl
10-28-16, 12:52pm
We had family night last night, it went really well! I had about 50 kids I think, I am doing the attendance in my data system now. Part of my job is to show that people are coming to things of course, and collaborating with the school, so I did both. I had a lot of teachers who came and helped with the stations for art and sports. Now today is a day off school, so I had a couch delivered this morning and will go in for a few hours.
freshstart
10-28-16, 2:39pm
wow, greenclaire, just wow! you're an inspiration to me
Nearly 80 degrees today, and went to a place in the park to walk where I seldom go. Fun times! Walking squirrels collecting nuts, seeing boaters on the waterway, watching people walk their dogs.
Gardenarian
10-29-16, 8:54pm
I bought a house! It's an investment property; I'm going to rent it out.
It's a sweet little place in a great location. I want to be a good landlord - offering someone a good place to live at an affordable rent.
Gardenarian
11-4-16, 12:12am
Ooh, get the new Tana French book from the library! "Trespasser"
I'll be doing nothing else for the next day or so :)
gardenarian, good luck with your new rental home!
My Remodeling Company. These guys are clean, professional, polite and doing a super job!
Voting! 8:30 am I parked one car back in line, walked in greeted with smiles from everyone, no line at all, pen worked, submitted ballot and got my I Voted sticker and was out of there in a few minutes.
Me too, ctg--must be Michigan! Then we drove to the lake for donuts as stress relief. So glad that part is over.
iris lilies
11-8-16, 6:28pm
Toddlers snd Tiaras, back on tv after a 3 year hiatus. Just for me, my guilty pleasure.
This show has an IMDB rating of 1.8, so bad! So very bad!!!
I dont care. :~)
Oh too funny IrisLillies!
iris lilies
11-12-16, 9:49pm
DH is brilliant at building things, but he has another talent, he is a finder. He is like a bloodhound. You tell him " go boy, you go find this" and he will find it.
So today I came home from the theater, it was 6pm, wine time! So much wine time! Yet, I had only 2 ounces of wine in the bottle. We have no beer. We have no vodka. I whined to DH waaaaannhh where is the alcohol, do we have anything drinkable? He "went to work" in the cupboards and moved cans and cereal packages and found liqours, and Scotch, but they are not drinkable. Then, buried in the back of the high cupboard he found a box of red wine. Score!!!
Is he in good with St. Anthony, I wonder??
So, dark too early and no time for daylight walking when I have time - sigh, just making my SAD worse!
iris lilies
11-13-16, 9:47am
Is he in good with St. Anthony, I wonder??
Ah, St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost things. I had to look that up. DH might be in good with him, it is possible!
Ah, St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost things. I had to look that up. DH might be in good with him, it is possible!
You can be, too. There's a rhyme to address him. I learned it from two different Catholics, both from California. You have to be in the act of looking, not just sitting and waiting for revelation:
"Tony, Tony,
Listen, listen!
Hurry! Hurry!
Something's missing!
Tony, Tony,
Look around
Something's lost
And must be found!"
My wife was so frustrated she did not find a shirt she was looking for, I got her to declutter our wardrobes togehter with me. Had to go to the trash bin 3 times, another two big bags on sale at ebay!
Rumpaged through the whole appartment afterwards, throwing away everything that was in the way and could not run fast enough. Last time our appartment was so clean was before we moved in ;-)
iris lilies
11-13-16, 10:01am
You can be, too. There's a rhyme to address him. I learned it from two different Catholics, both from California. You have to be in the act of looking, not just sitting and waiting for revelation:
"Tony, Tony,
Listen, listen!
Hurry! Hurry!
Something's missing!
Tony, Tony,
Look around
Something's lost
And must be found!"
my god, the things I learn on the interwebs. This is funny and cute.
My wife was so frustrated she did not find a shirt she was looking for, I got her to declutter our wardrobes togehter with me. Had to go to the trash bin 3 times, another two big bags on sale at ebay!
Rumpaged through the whole appartment afterwards, throwing away everything that was in the way and could not run fast enough. Last time our appartment was so clean was before we moved in ;-)
Mary, this is how I learned it:
"St Anthony, St. Anthony, please come round.
Something's lost and must be found."
So neat to hear it another way.
Calling on Catherine--what poem did you learn?
Mary, this is how I learned it:
"St Anthony, St. Anthony, please come round.
Something's lost and must be found."
So neat to hear it another way.
Calling on Catherine--what poem did you learn?
Likewise neat to learn a new, somewhat more formal, version! I shall use it while searching for more formal objects.
:)
Likewise neat to learn a new, somewhat more formal, version! I shall use it while searching for more formal objects.
:)
I love this Mary. I needed to laugh.
My favorite hiking trail, life is so wonderful while hiking there.
Up early and saw the beginning of the supermoon, which just rose over the mountain near my house. Officially it's tomorrow night but wow, it's a stunner.
frugal-one
11-14-16, 3:26pm
Almost 60° in the Northern US.... sunny and beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rainy and beautiful here. I'm cleaning out my refrigerator and getting ready to restock it. I have two books waiting for me at the library, and three ebooks to finish. Lunch is homemade chicken vegetable soup. Life is good.
The library had Season 3 of the Newsroom in! Hallelujah.
I allowed myself to splurge and buy pre-minced garlic in a tube last week - it isn't called Simple Living for nuthin! Without having a real kitchen to cook in it has made my life immeasurably easier to cut out that sticky step of mincing garlic cloves without the benefit of having running water nearby. Sometimes you gotta just pay up a little more to make things easier :)
Went to meeting of Friends this morning and left feeling very restored and at peace. This is coming off of upsetting week, so glad to have been able to go.
Warm enough to go to the park today - fun times. Went to 2 stores and bought nothing because the prices were too high. Mailed letters and back home.
I just love watching Celtic Women on PBS - Christmas music!
freshstart
12-5-16, 2:23pm
I read a book (and have remembered it so far) in a week, not a month or two! I am hoping with more practice I will get back to 2-3 a week but that may be unrealistic. This is the first book that wasn't a huge struggle where I found myself counting pages and re-reading because I forgot. I got lost in the flow of the book even though it wasn't some great book. It was like really reading again.
Oh Freshstart what a wonderful thing to have now!
freshstart
12-5-16, 6:37pm
it is!
For several days, I have planned to go to the library to get some DVDs for New Year's Weekend - and I kept thinking, I hope they have the latest season of The Game of Thrones (Season 6) --- and they did! I am amazed because it was just released last month and it was Friday night before a long weekend! Sometimes it takes months for them to get stuff like this and then they have a problem with theft so they have to order new ones! With that and a TWD marathon on AMC, I am all set. Plus, it might get warm enough for a walk round the neighborhood!
Mass quantities of restful sleep and much less sinus pressure today - yipee!
Rainy day fun - genealogy!
Big break through - found a guy that is related to a ggggrandmother and his descendants live about 70 miles away! How ironic! This guy died young and his wife remarried and the kids were sometimes using the stepfather's name!
I love putting this puzzle together!
Back to spring like weather, and it melted the snow!
Long park walk - I am so out of shape!
Found instant coffee on sale at a wonderful price!
Walking dead marathon on and later animal planet.
Fun times!
Walked to the library in Indianapolis in sandals, capris and a tshirt. Yesterday was in northern Ohio with snow/ice and had to scrap the windows. Wonder what is next?
I have had 3 regular meals and some snacks at regular times, On a Saturday!! I tend to make my mood worse by having irregular schedules around sleep and eat. I also led a conference call and my teacher (a Buddhist nun) just raved at the end about how it was run. Timing, tone, good questions, etc.
And I got new pants at Target on clearance for $8.
I am so enjoying the Bing search page today - love those elephants walking across my screen!
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2-15-17, 10:02pm
Strawberries have been so good in recent weeks! I dont know where they are coming frm, bit they are fullsomely sweet.
Strawberries have been so good in recent weeks! I dont know where they are coming frm, bit they are fullsomely sweet.
Yes, prices are down on those, bought some last week that were so tasty. Want to buy more over the weekend! A sign that spring is on the way!
Its springtime in my neck of the woods this weekend!
I have a sunburn in February from walking at the park in almost 70 degree weather!
The grocery store had high-quality bread for 10 cents (I only bought 2 to leave some for other people).
I was able to open the windows in my car and apartment to get fresh air.
There is a hoarders on A and E that I have never seen.
Tonight there are 4 shows that I like on TV.
It is a 3 day weekend!
Yippee!
Strawberries for a 1.29 for a pound - yeah!
free lunch for teacher conference day, lots of goodies in my fridge and I get to babysit tomorrow.
A nice haul at the Goodwill today--2 lovely champagne flutes which I may give to my son and dil when the new baby comes, or may keep for myself! An unopened set of dice for my grandson for his birthday this month. A set of dominos, 30 years old, still in the wooden box and complete with rules, three ironware custard cups (now I have to start making custard!) the complete set of Ken Burns Civil War, since have been wanting to rewatch it now that I know a lot more family geneaology, and some movies--Caine Mutiny, Dr. Strangelove, American Beauty, something about trains, something about musicians, and an episode of the Lou Grant show. All for 16 dollars, while husband peacefully ate donuts and read magazines in the car (he is happier there.) And the sun was shining through it all!
Got 9 stemless wine glasses at the local thrift store. Marked $2.99 each and they sold them for 69 cents each. They are nice!
A new season of "60 Days In" started and it always makes me so thankful that I am on the outside.
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