"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
Slowing Down
"Less do, more be." ~ Unknown Photo by Tamba Budiarsana on Pexels.com We could learn a lot from cats. I don't personally care for cats, but it doesn't mean they can't teach me something. We have a plentiful amount of cats in the neighborhood, so I've got opportunity to observe to my hearts content. What … Continue reading Slowing Down
Four Weeks Recovery
"Walk. Ice. Drugs. Repeat." ~ someone's orthopedic surgeon somewhere OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA So it's been four weeks since my knee was replaced and I've yet to go stir crazy. I have read, I have walked. I was in the CPM machine for two hours at a time 2-3 times a day. I slept. I iced. … Continue reading Four Weeks Recovery
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
Heartbroken
"For all of us you gave your best, now the time has come for you to rest. So, go in peace, you've earned your sleep, your love in our hearts we'll eternally keep." ~ Author Unknown Photo by Trina Snow on Pexels.com Whether it was the stunning suddenness, or the unexpected message that disrupted my … Continue reading Heartbroken
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
The Road Back Home 