Hump Day, Wednesdays are always jammed. Early class, today a trip to Costco, laundry, writing my column for The Leaf and practice for our gig next week. I am so ready for bed.
The dogs are snoring. The heat is really wearing on them. They go outside to run, and before you know it, they are looking for water and the cool shelter of home. We are getting color in the woods, but it is not our normal fall tones. Everything is just turning yellow and brown and dropping to the ground. Heat and no rain is taking its toil.
Here's to a Thursday that is smooth and easy. The weekend will be here before we know it.
Goodnight and Sweet dreams
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Grateful
I saw the doc today for a follow up on my Meniere's diagnosis. He had told me at the beginning a few weeks ago, that the hearing in my right ear was almost totally gone. He also said that he didn't think I would regain any of it. Since the meds had helped so much with the episodes and symptoms I thought for sure that some hearing had been restored. After the hearing test today, I found out none had been restored. Yes, it was a big let down.
He said there is still some hope, that since I am responding to the meds so well, that maybe in the next few weeks and months there will be some restoration. Hopes and prayers that he is right.
My transformation today...it has been four years since I have driven in the city alone. Between the aseptic meningitis episodes and the meniere's symptoms I had driven around home and back and forth to work, but not the city. Today was a big step for me. I admit I was nervous this morning, but I made it fine and my confidence soared.
Until you have known the limitations of chronic disease, please don't judge. Today I felt like a butterfly spreading her wings. There was fear, but I remembered to breathe. I asked the Universe for my portion of grace and it was delivered.
So tonight, I am grateful that the hearing in my left ear is almost perfect. Grateful that I found a doctor who is compassionate and encouraging. Grateful for a diagnosis, grateful for meds that help the symptoms, grateful for my life.
He said there is still some hope, that since I am responding to the meds so well, that maybe in the next few weeks and months there will be some restoration. Hopes and prayers that he is right.
My transformation today...it has been four years since I have driven in the city alone. Between the aseptic meningitis episodes and the meniere's symptoms I had driven around home and back and forth to work, but not the city. Today was a big step for me. I admit I was nervous this morning, but I made it fine and my confidence soared.
Until you have known the limitations of chronic disease, please don't judge. Today I felt like a butterfly spreading her wings. There was fear, but I remembered to breathe. I asked the Universe for my portion of grace and it was delivered.
So tonight, I am grateful that the hearing in my left ear is almost perfect. Grateful that I found a doctor who is compassionate and encouraging. Grateful for a diagnosis, grateful for meds that help the symptoms, grateful for my life.
Monday, September 5, 2016
Monday Musings
Full classes today, many of my students will be leaving the program in a couple of weeks. Soon it will be all new faces. That is the hard part of my job. Saying goodbye, hoping for the best.
Still so very hot here, the colors of fall are starting to appear in spite of the heat. Rick has been so inspired by our new doors that he is now working on a small patio out front. It will be beautiful.
Last night was a rough night for me. Sometimes I inhale, but the exhalation process becomes difficult. I sat up for a great deal of the night, using my inhaler waiting to exhale. I think it was finally around one this morning when my breath returned to normal.
For those of you who were off today I hope your holiday was fun, full of good food and fun times.
For those of you who labored like I did, I hope you get an off day soon.
Goodnight Sweet dreams
Still so very hot here, the colors of fall are starting to appear in spite of the heat. Rick has been so inspired by our new doors that he is now working on a small patio out front. It will be beautiful.
Last night was a rough night for me. Sometimes I inhale, but the exhalation process becomes difficult. I sat up for a great deal of the night, using my inhaler waiting to exhale. I think it was finally around one this morning when my breath returned to normal.
For those of you who were off today I hope your holiday was fun, full of good food and fun times.
For those of you who labored like I did, I hope you get an off day soon.
Goodnight Sweet dreams
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Labor Day
My weekend is over way too fast. I will work tomorrow, so I did my Labor Day ribs this evening.
I am so stuffed. We had lunch with my sister Pat today, it seems I have eaten my way through this Sunday. But, it was all so tasty!
When I was a very small child our hometown had Labor Day Picnics/BBQ. The Lion's club and other organizations as well as the city council and mayor would do the BBQ. There would be a beauty pageant, ball games, and kids everywhere in the park.
A few years ago we spent Fourth of July with friends in Telluride, Co. That 4th of July, Telluride reminded me so much of my hometown all those years ago. There was a parade, a BBQ in the park and all sorts of games and activities for the kids. That is when I truly fell in love with Telluride.
The beauty of the village surrounded by mountains was incredible, the town spirit unlike no other place I had been to in years in this country.
Don't forget that the blood, sweat, tears and lives of our labor unions gave us this holiday.
I come from a family of blue collar, labor union members and I am proud of my roots.
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your holiday tomorrow.
I am so stuffed. We had lunch with my sister Pat today, it seems I have eaten my way through this Sunday. But, it was all so tasty!
When I was a very small child our hometown had Labor Day Picnics/BBQ. The Lion's club and other organizations as well as the city council and mayor would do the BBQ. There would be a beauty pageant, ball games, and kids everywhere in the park.
A few years ago we spent Fourth of July with friends in Telluride, Co. That 4th of July, Telluride reminded me so much of my hometown all those years ago. There was a parade, a BBQ in the park and all sorts of games and activities for the kids. That is when I truly fell in love with Telluride.
The beauty of the village surrounded by mountains was incredible, the town spirit unlike no other place I had been to in years in this country.
Don't forget that the blood, sweat, tears and lives of our labor unions gave us this holiday.
I come from a family of blue collar, labor union members and I am proud of my roots.
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your holiday tomorrow.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Bedlam
The carpenter arrived at 6:30 this morning. I made a pan of biscuits, bacon and eggs. It is important to keep your carpenter happy and well fed. Coffee and water are important too. The new doors look great, but they were a bear to install. Between Rick and the carpenter, I heard a few moans, ughs and swears but they did a good job.
I love our new handyman. He is prompt, polite, picks up after himself and does great work. I have a list of jobs for him, soon I will have him on speed dial. Rick's honey-do list just got shorter.
In the midst of all the hammers, sawdust and expletives, the kids decided to come over. Samantha and Jordan, Haven and Alesha and Anthony and James and Andrea and Stone, Breeze, Daisy and Joy.
The dogs, especially Hook were delighted to have kids to play with. For and hour or so it was complete bedlam. My head is still spinning.
I had also decided to bring yoga mats and blankets from work to wash this weekend. I must be crazy.
My transformation today, just sit down and let it go. After awhile, it just got funny. A hot shower saved me.
Rick is watching Alabama football, I have been trying to get some semblance of order back in the house. I will probably go to bed way before he does tonight. I am spent. But, we did have baked salmon, and fresh green beans and new potatoes for dinner. I am never too tired to cook.
Hope your holiday weekend is a good one and if you are a college football fan, hope your team wins.
Roll Tide.
I love our new handyman. He is prompt, polite, picks up after himself and does great work. I have a list of jobs for him, soon I will have him on speed dial. Rick's honey-do list just got shorter.
In the midst of all the hammers, sawdust and expletives, the kids decided to come over. Samantha and Jordan, Haven and Alesha and Anthony and James and Andrea and Stone, Breeze, Daisy and Joy.
The dogs, especially Hook were delighted to have kids to play with. For and hour or so it was complete bedlam. My head is still spinning.
I had also decided to bring yoga mats and blankets from work to wash this weekend. I must be crazy.
My transformation today, just sit down and let it go. After awhile, it just got funny. A hot shower saved me.
Rick is watching Alabama football, I have been trying to get some semblance of order back in the house. I will probably go to bed way before he does tonight. I am spent. But, we did have baked salmon, and fresh green beans and new potatoes for dinner. I am never too tired to cook.
Hope your holiday weekend is a good one and if you are a college football fan, hope your team wins.
Roll Tide.
Friday, September 2, 2016
Out of Sorts
Another early day at work, this time for re-certification in CPR and first aide. I am so use to working afternoons that when I go in early morning I am out of sorts all day. I also dealt with a migraine most of last night so there was a double whammy this morning.
I am envious of those who got cooler temps today, but at least our humidity dropped. In the past twenty-our hours we received 4 gig invites! We have accepted 3 of them, we have happy danced all day because of our bookings. Keep calling, we are loving it.
We are getting our new garden doors installed tomorrow. They are just like the old ones, but in much better shape. :) It will spruce up our deck so much. Rick also found a beautiful garden bench yesterday. Still trying to decide where it will serve us best. Right now, it sits ( invitingly) by our front walk.
Our friend Skip was playing tonight and originally we had planned to go, but as the day went by, I knew in my heart I should stay home and recover from the migraine fully.
Hot tea is waiting, and my cozy bed. Wishing you all a fun end to summer and a great beginning to fall. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend.
I am envious of those who got cooler temps today, but at least our humidity dropped. In the past twenty-our hours we received 4 gig invites! We have accepted 3 of them, we have happy danced all day because of our bookings. Keep calling, we are loving it.
We are getting our new garden doors installed tomorrow. They are just like the old ones, but in much better shape. :) It will spruce up our deck so much. Rick also found a beautiful garden bench yesterday. Still trying to decide where it will serve us best. Right now, it sits ( invitingly) by our front walk.
Our friend Skip was playing tonight and originally we had planned to go, but as the day went by, I knew in my heart I should stay home and recover from the migraine fully.
Hot tea is waiting, and my cozy bed. Wishing you all a fun end to summer and a great beginning to fall. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
September 1
September 1...new moon tonight, new beginnings
September 1...fall is somewhere, I can feel it in my bones
September 1...95 degrees here today
September 1...College football starts today, my husband is so happy
September 1... new gigs were offered today, I did a happy dance
September 1...hurricane hitting the Florida coast tonight
September 1...fresh beets and turnips at the produce stand
September 1...can't wait for crisp fresh apples
September 1...California grapes are wonderful this season
September 1...there are tiny dabbles of fall color all around
September 1...Labor Day weekend starts tomorrow, the official end of summer
September 1...I wear white jeans all year
September 1...fall is my favorite season
September 1...fall is somewhere, I can feel it in my bones
September 1...95 degrees here today
September 1...College football starts today, my husband is so happy
September 1... new gigs were offered today, I did a happy dance
September 1...hurricane hitting the Florida coast tonight
September 1...fresh beets and turnips at the produce stand
September 1...can't wait for crisp fresh apples
September 1...California grapes are wonderful this season
September 1...there are tiny dabbles of fall color all around
September 1...Labor Day weekend starts tomorrow, the official end of summer
September 1...I wear white jeans all year
September 1...fall is my favorite season
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