"The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease." ~ William Osler Photo by Kat Smith on Pexels.com **Disclaimer -- I am not suicidal, I am in no danger of hurting myself. I am, however, struggling with recent events. I've been through a lot of things in the … Continue reading When You Ask for Help (or . . .when your depression doesn’t register on the depression scale)
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Back to Work
Not that I mind going to work, I don't . . . not at all. I missed it very much. I missed the work, the students, my co-workers, the drive, feeling productive, the stimulation of adult conversation unrelated to school subjects and school sports. And then . . . the mandate. Working on a federal … Continue reading Back to Work
When the Future Seems Uncertain
"Life isn't meant to be lived perfectly, but merely to be . . . LIVED. Boldly, wildly, beautifully, uncertainly, imperfectly, magically LIVED. ~ Mandy Hale Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Events have happened in the past few days that have required prayerful consideration, tears, much thought, indecisiveness, and finally . . . a peaceful decision. … Continue reading When the Future Seems Uncertain
“I don’t know how . . . “
"I'm having the greatest time. It's like I'm on some ridiculous big roller coaster not knowing what's happening next, but just having a great time on the ride." ~ Samantha Mumba Photo by L&U adventure on Pexels.com Just in the past week, while I was canning tomatoes, I've had several people say to me (almost … Continue reading “I don’t know how . . . “
9 1/2 Weeks
"Your muscles cannot get 'longer' without some radical orthopedic surgery." ~ Mark Rippetoe Photo by Olya Kobruseva on Pexels.com Slowly I am healing from the knee replacement. Still beaucoup swelling, tightness and discomfort but nothing that slows me down too much. Vacillating between resting with it propped on something, or going about my business. Two … Continue reading 9 1/2 Weeks
Chipped Beef on Toast
Regardless of which branch of the military lays claim to it, "Shit on a Shingle" is an easy-to-make, satisfying and relatively cheap meal which can feed plenty of people. Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com My daughter asked for "Shit on a Shingle" when we were making out the menu. The other two had never heard … Continue reading Chipped Beef on Toast
What to Do With Post-op Time
"You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you." ~ Andy Warhol Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com Having to rest post-operatively is not an easy thing for me. Considering I was doing heel pumps from the time I left the recovery room (still sedated) to my hospital room, … Continue reading What to Do With Post-op Time
Repurposing the Door
"Creativity is making marvelous out of the discarded." ~ Unknown Doors . . .especially old doors . . . are some of my favorite things. From simple Shaker style to Dutch doors to solid Craftsman style or ornate doors with carving or wrought iron panels -- these are the gateway into the home. Some doors … Continue reading Repurposing the Door
The Different Levels of Planning
"No matter how many plans you make or how much in control you are, life is always winging it." ~ Carroll Bryant Photo by Chris F on Pexels.com As in life, the photo above is full of differences but also similarities -- fractals. The shapes are similar, the geometric lines, even many of the colors … Continue reading The Different Levels of Planning
Old House Adventures – Pantry (1)
Renovating not only restores the house, but restores the story of the home and the neighborhood." ~ Unknown Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com I love old houses, it’s no secret. From a very young age I have loved old houses — the history, the architecture, the memories that have taken place inside the walls. … Continue reading Old House Adventures – Pantry (1)
