Conversation – 17

@sheba2011

We met with the new landscaper today. He will start mowing our lawn and will do the weeding as needed along with cutting the bushes. He mentioned that his employees always look to see if anything else needs to be done. He will also get rid of the stones on the side of our home and will bring soil and grass with him . We used to spray the weeds, but now with two dogs next door, I do not want them to have poisoned paws even though the pump says not harmful to pets and they list quite a few. I will still finish the hibiscus at the foot of our driveway tomorrow. I noticed a few vines and, hopefully, they will be easy to pull.

I am still in the kitchen. Working outside sort of did me in. Had to contend with the heat and the humidity. Today, I had to be up way before breakfast to meet with the new person who was amazing. Rested following. And now the energy has returned. I’m hoping the dishwasher is now clean as a whistle since I used some extra strength vinegar for cleaning. Gets rid of all the residue from previous washes and it actually smells clean.

The surgeon’s assistant phoned today. She left a brief message and I left her a pretty long one.
We have not heard from the neurologist on the outcome of the blood tests or the MRI. He is strange. Anyway, one day next week I will need to bring hubby to the hospital for consultation. No blood tests needed.

Ok, now for the weather. It was sunny and hot hot hot with humidity. Had a bit of rain this afternoon. Notice I said a bit. Call it a brief shower with a flash or two of lightning and then it was over. And, yes, we are watching the tropics. Three possibilities. Very interesting.

Peace Out Peeps! Have a nice evening. ✨😎

@xango,

This is how we do it. 😎😜😘💕I mean in the kitchen. LOL!

HSN Heidi Daus. 😘💕😎

Making Conscious Decisions

Our lives belong to us, and so do our decisions.

Just because an idea or way of doing things is popular doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. However, part of the way that something becomes popular is that many of us don’t take the time to determine what’s right for us; we simply do what most of the people we know are doing. In this way, our decisions about life are made by default, which means they aren’t what we call conscious decisions. There may be many other options available, but we don’t always take the time to explore them. This may be the result of feeling overwhelmed or pressured by family, peers, and humanity at large, to do things their way, the way things have always been done. Regardless of the cause, it is important that, as often as we can, we decide for ourselves what to do with our lives rather than just drift along on the current of popular opinion.

It is not always easy to make decisions that go against the grain. Many people feel threatened when those close to them make choices divergent from the ones they are making. Parents and grandparents may be confused and defensive when we choose to raise our children differently from the way they raised us. Friends may feel abandoned if we decide to change our habits or behavior. Meanwhile, on our side of the fence, it’s easy to feel frustrated and defensive when we feel unsupported and misunderstood simply because we are thinking for ourselves. It can be exhausting to have to explain and re-explain our points of view and our reasons.

This is where gentleness, openness, and tolerance come into play. It helps if we are calmly persistent, consistent, and clear as we communicate to those around us why we are making the choices we are making. At the same time, we have the right to say that we are tired of talking about it and simply need our choices to be respected. Our lives belong to us and so do our decisions. Those who truly love us will stand by us and support our choices, never mind what’s popular. AMEN! ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California well as you know I do all my posting off the top of my head I
do not prepare or try to look for something everything just comes to me naturally. 😘😎😜

I hope this week finds you doing well. Kitten just be safe and cool. ✨

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. So glad you did not have to cook in this heat. ✨😎
I am having a chef salad for lunch today. OZ is warm right now but rain is on
the way. ✨

I love hearing about your sister I think you both are amazing women and I hope I say
that often because you are. 😘😎I think your mother did a great job with you girls. 💕

Here is to the Golf Game so just relax and keep cool. 😘😎

Blowing a kiss to you and Jake’s Canvas Poppy really is wagging his tail. 😜

Lady all this I do off the top of my head every single day. 😎

Hmm..😜

Note To Self:

@taci,

Good morning in S. California may this be a great day for hiking.

Hey just follow the yellow brick road and Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Coast of Florida. 😎😘✨Oodie be careful outside and please have
your phone handy. ✨Oz will have some more rain in a few hours. I am very happy about
that so are my flowers and yards. Bring it on! 😜😜

I am multi-tasking today never a dull day in OZ. That’s Life!

Oodie how are you and your husband doing? I hope he is not in much pain.

Hey today is HSN Iris Apfel Birthday what a woman. 😎✨🌹

Alright two more weeks before your husband surgery please take it easy.

I have lived this hundreds of time trying to get to those I love. 💕🌹

Over the Rainbow
Song by Judy Garland

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why, then, oh, why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh, why can’t I?