Conversation – 19

Good Morning Peeps enjoy this warm Summer Day in Summerland. 😎✨

@sheba2011

I got a few things done this morning. Garbage and recycle went out without a problem. Decided to relax and fell asleep, but managed to get one side of our front door done and will do the other tomorrow. It looked like rain most of the day, but, as usual, nothing happened. It was hot, but not as humid. The clouds were a gorgeous puffy white and the blue sky was just amazing.

Decided not to purchase an Italian grinder for hubby. After hearing what he weighed yesterday, I thought of doing a real good treat and so I went on line and took a look at different menus. After much thought went with the new Italian place near us and called in an order. Got hubby pork chops with linguini and for myself clams and shrimp with linguini. The food was hot and the bag was not that easy to carry because of the heat coming through it. I didn’t use the cart this time and just used the bag that the food was in. It was easy to carry even though I had to change the hands every so often.

Arrived in hubby’s room only to find that the cart had tipped over and his dinner was all over the place on the floor. Broken dishes everywhere. I almost fell as I slipped on soda and water that had gone every which way on the floor. I immediately rang for help and at the same time checked to make sure hubby was OK. He was. What must have happened is that the food was brought in and hubby was in a prone position in bed. No one thought to put him into a sitting position or to help him sit up. Consequently, eating was precarious. After the cleanup I had to ask for them to help hubby get into a good position to eat. I thought for sure they would have brought another plate, but they did not. Thank goodness I bought two meals. There were two pork chops and hubby ate the entire thing. My dinner was excellent. I do not know if I can top this. The food was awesome and they even threw in Italian homemade bread. I forgot to bring the battery operated candles. Definitely will not forget next time. And yes, I will be contacting the restaurant tomorrow to say thank you. Best of all, hubby had no shakes and was very coherent.

I was able to get in touch with the Urology Department and spoke to the Assistant. I explained the situation and that an appointment could be made when hubby is able to get out of the wheelchair and be able to lift himself on to the table. Otherwise I will have to find a medical group to drive him to Tampa for the hour and a half procedure. Not an easy feat when you are dealing with bumper to bumper traffic due to construction. She was amazed at what I was going through and said she would check on it and get back to me. She will leave a message if I am out and about. The rehab has people who can help hubby get out of the chair and on to the table. Right now I can h onestly say that hubby is doing better and is staying hydrated. However, I forgot to mention to the nurses that he needed water by the bedside and there was a bottle of water on the night stand that I forgot to leave on his cart. Shucks…….there is no way for me to call in. It’s after 7pm and everything is shut down phone wise.

It just dawned on me that the food stayed nice and hot from the time I picked it up until we could enjoy it about 45 minutes later. There is absolutely no excuse why the kitchen people cannot keep the food warm from the time it leaves the prep area until it reaches the patient. So glad I had the backup plan. It worked out well.

Have a great night and enjoy the moon. Stay cool.

The Warmth Of The Sun
Song by The Beach Boys

What good is the dawn
That grows into day
The sunset at night
Or living this way
For I have the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
Within me at night
(Within me at night)
The love of my life
She left me one day
I cried when she said
“I don’t feel the same way”
Still I have the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
Within me tonight
(Within me tonight)
I’ll dreams of her arms
And though they’re not real
Just like she’s still there
The way that I feel
My love’s like the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
It won’t ever die
(It won’t ever die)

Summertime – Louie Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald

Summertime and the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy’s rich and your ma is good lookin’
So hush little baby, don’t you cry
One of these mornings
You’re goin’ to rise up singing
Then you’ll spread your wings
And you’ll take the sky
But till that morning
There’s a nothin’ can harm you, yeah
With daddy and mammy standin’ by
Summertime and the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy’s rich and your ma is good lookin’
So hush little baby, yeah don’t you cry, don’t cry

Cruel Summer
Song by Bananarama

Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning
I sit around
Trying to smile but the air is so heavy and dry
Strange voices are sayin’ (what did they say?)
Things I can’t understand
It’s too close for comfort, this heat has got right out of hand
It’s a cruel, (cruel) cruel summer
Leavin’ me here on my own
It’s a cruel, (it’s a cruel) cruel summer
Now you’re gone
The city is crowded, my friends are away
And I’m on my own
It’s too hot to handle, so I got to get up and go
It’s a cruel, (cruel) cruel summer
Leavin’ me here on my own
It’s a cruel, (it’s a cruel) cruel summer
Now you’re gone
Gonna feel only it was
It’s a cruel, (cruel) cruel summer
(Leavin’ me) leavin’ me here on my own
It’s a cruel, (it’s a cruel) cruel summer
Now you’re gone
It’s a cruel, cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own
It’s a cruel, cruel summer
Now you’re gone
You’re not the only one
It’s a cruel, (cruel) cruel summer
(Leavin’ me) leavin’ me here on my own
It’s a cruel, (it’s a cruel) cruel summer
Now you’re gone
You’re not the only one
It’s a cruel, (cruel) cruel summer
(Leavin’ me) leavin’ me here on my own
It’s a cruel, (it’s a cruel) cruel summer
Now you’re gone
You’re not the only one
It’s a cruel…

Peace Out Peeps have a nice evening. ✨🌹

The Insect Kingdom

As we work together with the insect kingdom, we allow ourselves to be in harmony with the earth and the pulse of nature.

A change of season may bring about a change in the insect activity in and around your home. Rather than heading for the fly swatter or bug spray or calling the exterminator, try working with the insect kingdom, rather than fighting it. Making this choice on a conscious level puts you in touch with nature, allowing you to create harmony within your ecosystem.

Insects “bug” us for shelter, water, or food, but they can also come into our lives to bring us a message. Though many cultures have decided what insects represent to them, you may be able to decipher their message just by thinking about their attributes. For example, bees may be telling you to communicate psychically with your family or to spread your talents like pollen. Their buzzing could be warning you about someone who could sting you or reminding you to stop and smell the flowers. Once you get their message, they may leave on their own. But if they don’t, you may want to spend a few days patiently inviting them to leave. In meditation or aloud, explain that this is your home and that the insect world is outdoors. While you understand their hunger and thirst, you will provide them with a designated place outside. Be sure to offer them appropriate food and make a commitment to replenish the supply regularly. You can even make a ceremony of it: Choose a time such as sunset every Sunday or every full moon, then create a line of demarcation around your home (or perhaps on your window sills if you live in an apartment or similar) with sage or by sprinkling some herbs before giving your offering. This serves the dual purpose of keeping your bargain with your insect neighbors and keeping you in sync with nature’s cycles.

As we make the decision to respect nature, whether inside our homes, outside enjoying a picnic, or while gardening, we acknowledge that we all share the earth and need each other for our mutual survival. As we work together, we learn how to live in harmony with all living beings.

AMEN! 😎✨