Conversation – 20

Harvest Moon
Song by Neil Young

Come a little bit closer
Hear what I have to say
Just like children sleepin’
We could dream this night away
But there’s a full moon risin’
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
We know where the music’s playin’
Let’s go out and feel the night
Because I’m still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I’m still in love with you
On this harvest moon
When we were strangers
I watched you from afar
When we were lovers
I loved you with all my heart
But now it’s gettin’ late
And the moon is climbin’ high
I want to celebrate
See it shinin’ in your eye
Because I’m still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I’m still in love with you
On this harvest moon
Because I’m still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I’m still in love with you
On this harvest moon

Good Morning Peeps enjoy this beautiful Fall Thursday this to all in our wonderful community. 😎

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@loaf,

Enjoy this nice Fall weather OZ is so pretty this time of year. 💕😎I hope the kids are
all doing well.

@xango,

Good afternoon in sunny Florida. 😎😘💕How are you feeling today? What a week
you have had and you got a lot of good advise how to regain your health. I like Oodie
thought you and hubby had went away to celebrate your anniversary.

I am just glad the worse is over and you will be alright in time. I am just thankful
your husband was with you. Kudos to Prince Charming. 💕

Hey just rest and try to eat something if you can.

Oz is nice today a little warm today but I will take it. Poppy and I are sending you get
well wishes. 😘💕

Enjoy some tea and fresh bread and soon you will be right as rain. 💕😎

Xango, hope you continue to feel better. Glad you are able to eat more now.

@Sheba🍂🍂🍁🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

Autumn your favorite time of year, I hope you are having fun 😊.
I too am glad hubby was with me. And that I have a hubby that takes such good care of me. Feeling slightly better today and had a meal. Mostly what I was eating soup and fruit, but today had a good meal. Slowly but surely I am getting better.
I read in one post you are making plans to visit your mother, how wonderful.
I was thinking about that, if you were going to be able to see her before Winter gets started.

Take care Sheba 🌹

@xango,

Good evening in Florida. I am glad you are feeling a wee bit better. I know you were a little
scared. Hey if you can see it take a look at the moon tonight. I have a fantastic view just
standing on my front porch here in OZ. 😎💕

I will keep everyone posted on my impending trip to Colorado. I can’t wait to see my
mom and siblings along with other family members we are a large catholic family.

Hey my 17 year old niece has been in College since August and is doing well. 💕My brother
and his wife are having the blues her brother my nephew is attending College in Boulder,
Colorado and he is loving it. Hubby and I had two kids to attend and graduate from that
College. 💕

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

@xango

Thinking of you. Hope you are feeling better. Just take each day as it comes. You will start feeling better soon. Can you take Tylenol or Excedrin. These two may help the pain more than Motrin. Hubby uses Tylenol for the knee pain and I take Excedrin for the migraines and back pain. There are different doses you can look at that may be comparable to Motrin.

Sometimes a pillow helps where it hurts the most. You can also try a pillow or two under your body to give you a less sinking in the middle feeling. Getting the support you need will certainly help. If hubby is at work, you can try his office chair. Usually there is some support that also could help. And, if it has wheels you can scoot anywhere. I think the next time you go shopping, you should look at those electric carts. Hubby uses them even when he feels he can walk. If there is a pool in your community, the warm water will make you feel better and the buoyancy will enable you to move around a bit better. Getting in, just try sitting on the steps and do the same when returning to a standing position. Definitely have your husband’s walker handy.

I will now get ready to do some shopping at the Farmer’s Market. Hubby is back at rehab and had his first Physical Therapy today. It’s been months since anything has been done. Now our medical insurance will need to know if for some reason it goes by the wayside.

Be well. Take it easy and please do not try to do everything at once.

@oodiebom

Hi, thank you for all those suggestions 😊.
Some medications works better in my body and motrin is one of them.
Slowly but surely I am getting better.
How is your husband doing today? I hope and pray he will be getting his operation, get better and be able to go home soon in the future.

Take care Oodiebom 🌹

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎💕Oodie glad to see your husband is
safely back at the Rehab. So much is going on.

Did your A/C get fixed? I know you are working on the lanai being fixed once and for all.
I can’t wait for you to see the Rugs you brought for that area.

I have been using my Joy Clean Boss I could not clean without it. Hey Joy will be on
Saturday so will be interesting to see what she has to offer.

Oodie good luck with all your shopping and move very carefully. 💕😎

Let me know how things are going today.

Oodie, thanks for the suggestions. Yah, my carry-on has a lot of vitamins, wipes and masks.
We will leave un-vaxed for the latest covid shot. Me because I am leaning towards skipping it, and hubs because he doesn’t want any side effects as it’s too close to our vacation. He usually has one thing pop up anytime we go away. Last year, I left for a few hours when he was sick (maybe for 2 days and we did get him tested in Paris and it was negative) ,and I bought my purse.
It was one of my best days except for hubs being sick. I am not planning to buy another on this trip because I navigated there, and back and saw the sights along the way.
Hope hubby’s PT went well and he is able to enjoy the goodies you brought for him.

@sheba2011

Really unhappy with the meals at rehab. Evidently last night hubby turned down dinner. I know he ate a good breakfast in the hospital but since he was being released I am sure they did not provide lunch. He was eating junk food as if it was going out of style. Funny, at the reception desk as I was signing in one of the overseers of the kitchen mentioned that one of their cook’s returned and the meals are once again wonderful. If so good why were all the main dishes still there in the hallway????? I again made it known to the head nurse/unit mgr. I think it went on deaf ears.

Hubby was supposed to start therapy today. Cannot wait to hear how it went.

I am on my way, well, within the next 45 minutes to the Farmer’s Market. They have corned beef on marble rye with all the fixings on sale. Good backup along with other things in their take out area. I will also be looking at their fruit for something that can be swallowed easily. Dragon fruit is on sale for $2.99/lb. They used to sell this item by the piece. Will also look at blueberries to go with it and maybe strawberries. I will be looking at many items since hubby needs something to counteract the no eating.

Also concerned with xango. Not good to have a fall such as hers especially in a market. This has happened to me, but luckily, at home. Getting up is a problem when you are either hurting or in a position that is far from anything to help the situation. This is why I won’t use a stepladder until hubby returns. As I type this I am thinking of the many candles I have on the top shelf of a closet.

No, the A/C is not repaired and I will be calling some people to see if they can check the crawl space and other areas. I think with the tech people I have been using, I am being taken for a ride. There is no reason why this area cannot be repaired. Meanwhile, running the fans is costing me more than the A/C.

It is cooler in Florida and I am loving it. No sun today. Cloudy. Temp is in the low 80s but with 90+% high humidity. Guess it will rain at some point though my back is fine. Go figure.

Have a great walk with Poppy. I will be there in spirit.

@sheba2011

I just returned home after falling asleep in the chair. As far as I can tell hubby did not have physical therapy today. It could be because of leg pain. I do remember stating that the weather is being good since my back was fine. After shopping at the Farmer’s Market and arriving at Rehab, I take that back (excuse the pun). I can barely move. I now wonder if there is a storm brewing. Hubby received three Tylenol that did not hit. I now wonder if there is an addiction problem. He wasn’t dressed when I arrived shortly after 5 pm. He was in a hospital nighty and in bed. He seems to do better when in a wheelchair. Hoping tomorrow I hope to find him dressed and in his chair. Still wonder if pool exercises will help. I need to ask more questions.

I did make it to the Farmer’s Market. I picked up a couple of Italian grinders along with their special for the week, Reuben on marble rye grilled and toasted with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and of course Russian dressing. I purchased two and ate one. Delicious. Hubby ate the grinder.. I also picked up homemade clam chowder which he also devoured. He enjoyed every morsel. I picked up a fruit bowl, usual cubed watermelon and honeydew, Italian plums and Pluots. Oh yes, found a good selection of Dragon fruit and they even had some to try. Blueberries were at the front of the market and bought those as well. I did not leave a stone unturned. Also picked up their NY Egg water bagels. Yes, I purchased lox and cream cheese. Hubby is now all set through the weekend and then some. Also added cake and chocolate chip cookies to the list.

@oodiebom,

I hope during your drive home you saw a glimpse of the Moon. 😘🌹

I have my bedroom window open and I can actually see the moon.
What dreams I will have tonight the moon has that effect on me. 💕

I know you may be tired after such a busy day and I do hope your husband
PT went well. All we want is for him to come home in good shape.

I know you got him something great to eat.

A little tea with your Manuka Honey will end the night just right. 😘🌹

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. I wonder if you are really excited soon you will be on the move. 😎
I wish you a wonderful trip and be comfortable.

All I can say is Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

I will miss you and yes I am making my own plans. 😎💕

Sheba, Hello, and yay to your plans. I am excited it’s just a lot to plan so once I arrive at the 1st stop I will relax and will probably want to stay longer.
Love the pictures!
Have a great evening!

@taci,

Have a wonderful time and enjoy every moment. I think next year hubby and I will do it
up big right now Colorado and GA is on my mind. 💕🌹

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😘💕I hope you and your husband are doing better.
I know it’s a drag being under the weather.

Relax today and tomorrow being Mom Friday will have you on your feet in no time. 😎
How is your sister I am thinking she is on her Cruise by now. 💕

Hey sending healthy vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. Be well dear friend. 💕

@sheba2011

Good evening to you. Hope all is well in Oz. Sis leaves this Saturday for her week cruise to Mexico.⛴ I know she will enjoy it and not have to worry about mom.

Had to do blood work this morning and stopped to get my flu shot.💉 I think I will pass on the other vaccines. Haven’t been sleeping well so I hope I can tonight to get ready for mom Friday.😴 Raining here now and getting back to summer this weekend.

Have a nice evening, hugs and love to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Goodnight sweet friend just rest. 😘🌹💕

Have a fun Mom Friday. 💕🌹

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California. 😎💕Kitten wishing you and your family a very nice fall.

The Energy of Honesty

Speaking our truth may involve risking rejection, but when we allow ourselves to follow the flow of life, we are supported.

As children most of us learn that honesty is better than dishonesty, and we may not question this beyond whether or not to do what we’re told. As adults, however, we can go deeper to examine our choices as investments of energy with predictable risks and returns. When we speak the truth, we affirm what already is. This is like using a paddle when the stream is already moving the same direction. We are already supported by the universe and its energy flow, so we don’t need to exert much energy, leaving more for other pursuits. But dishonesty redirects a portion of our energy against the flow, which requires extra effort. In addition, it creates an alternate reality that requires further energetic input to be maintained. So we can easily see that we are best served when we work with the flow of the universe.

Life is not always clearly defined, so we may find it useful to follow our choices to their logical conclusions. We may feel that little untruths are harmless, but they can be like small cracks that weaken an overall structure over time. Even giving someone a compliment or trying to protect them can create problems later when the alternate reality we’ve created becomes the basis for further actions. Even if the actions that follow are honestly done, the underlying unstable foundation of dishonesty will threaten to topple things eventually. This can lead to further energy being spent on keeping things hidden, working to remember the tales we’ve spun and fearing the consequences of being found out. Life doesn’t need to be this draining, but we can make the choice to free ourselves from the bonds of dishonesty at any time.

Speaking and living our truth may involve risking, among other things, the possibility of rejection. But when we allow ourselves to follow the flow of life, we are supported. We can then use our energy to cultivate physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and to create our dreams, rather than leaving ourselves too drained to even maintain our existence. Today we can make honesty our choice in every interaction, bringing the nurturing power of the universe’s energy into our lives to bring positive, lasting results. AMEN! 😎

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@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 😎Hey how are things going? I hope all is well in Brazil.

Enjoy this beautiful Fall Day. 💕I hope your coffee and fresh bread are yummy. 😘

xango, sorry to read of your accident. Hope you are feeling better and glad you are home.
It was interesting that you mentioned so many drug overdoses and that they were getting priority care. They must have been in a life or death situation. I just don’t understand the allure of drugs. Ruins everything in its wake. Some people must be in a lot of pain and also have addiction genes. Anyway, maybe drug OD’s and issues need a separate facility.
When my husband was in a hospital room over 20 years ago, they were overcrowded ( people were in hallways too) and a felon was put in the back part of the same room and the cops were telling him to behave and fortunately he did. Since then a new hospital has been built in the area. It’s huge.
Hope you feel better soon. Sending hugs.

@taci

Hello Taci, thank you 😊. Not what I had in mind as my 37th celebration. But life comes at you when you least expect 😌. I am worse than a child when it comes to being sick or injured. Right now it’s one day at a time.
I miss not being able just to walk to the bathroom, let alone into the kitchen and cook something. Or bake my breads, or walk out the patio door and enjoy the outside some.
Take care Taci.

@Sheba🍂🍂🍂🍁🍁🍁
Happy Autumn to you 🍁🍁🍁 I hope you are doing well.

I am not sure how to start, our anniversary was in the middle of last week. Hubby had taken the week off but had to have online class for his new position next month. Thursday started our weekend, we traded and purchased a new vehicle. One that is easier for me to get in and out, not so high off the ground.
That left Friday through Sunday to celebrate. I wanted to get some fall plants, and go to two different supermarkets.
So we went to the first supermarket, walked all over buying vegetables/fruits and different cheeses.
There was only one register open and a big line. As we stood in line, an employee called us over to a different register I placed some items on the conveyor belt than hubby took over. I walked behide and around hubby, between the two lanes to take the bags we brought with us to bag our groceries. There was other people walking there too so I went closer the the right closer to the lane partition, and tripped over a mop handle that was sticking out just enough on the floor to make me fall.
There was a cleaning bucket and what I can conclude is the mop fell forward thus sticking out part of the handle into the isle. I tripped and went forward and had a bad fall. Landed on my right side and on my right knee. It knocked the air out of me. Hubby didn’t see me fall, but the people standing in line did. Several gentlemen came to help. There was one gentleman that had me wingle my toes as I was on the floor. Later he got me a frozen peas bag f9r me knee. The gentlemen and hubby had to actually lift me to me feet.
I couldn’t stand on my right leg, so someone got a chair to me right where I had fallen.
And one gentleman pointed out to me that the mop handle was sticking out. He also said he placed the mop back where it should have been.
The manager came over, and decided to call an ambulance. Filled out an accident report. By the time the paramedics got there I was in pain. They took me to the emergency room, I convinced hubby to drop off the groceries at home before going to the hospital. He must of flew home and then to the hospital because he got there not long after I was in my room.
They did blood work, IV wanted to give me a morphine drip. I refused, if I took that, then they would have to give something for nausea and so forth. My body wouldn’t take such strong medication. I didn’t want to make the situation worse. The nurse said she couldn’t give me anything else for pain. So no pain medication, no water, no food, all afternoon and night. Finally the doctor came in, after talking with me ordered X-rays and a CT-scan. Meanwhile I needed to use the rest room, but all nurses were busy with people coming in with drugs overdose. It was one after another and it kept the nurses very busy. They took me for X-ray, then brought me back to the room. I must of pushed the nurse button several times and no one showed up. Hubby went to the desk and was told everyone was busy.
Then I was taken to the CT-scan, rolled into a waiting room and just left me there while she went into another room to get something to drink/eat or sit and rest. After about 10 minutes I asked someone that was walking by to get the lady who came and got me from my room. Told her I really needed the restroom. I pointed to one I could see from where she had parked my bed. And she says, “that’s for employees only I have to take you down the hall”. Thank God she was a tall, strong thirty-something. She had to practically carry me into the restroom. I couldn’t place any weight on my right leg and no pain medication, it was excruciating and exhausting. My whole body just shivered. After returning to the room, I asked if I could have some water. Nope, the doctor needed to see blood work results along with the imaging results, there went the night.
Results was nothing broken thank God. But damaged my knee, muscles. My knee, extremely swollen.
At discharged I was given a knee brace, introductions no weight on leg what so ever. Getting from the car to the house was challenging. We still have the walker hubby used last year after his surgery and it is handy. For days my whole body shivered, it took a shock. I have to sleep on the sofa, can’t get up on the bed. Was so hard to get to the bathroom, so we got a bedside commode, only it’s sofa side. Hubby is taking excellent care of me. He has been cooking, cleaning, washing, giving me sponge baths and pampering me. Ice pacs every other half hour, food makings sure I eat. Although I have lost a good portion of my appetite, nothing tastes good. From shoulder to foot it hurts on the right side body shivers and feet sweat cold, even with a hot pad. I have been taking motrin, but being careful not to over do.

Here’s wishing you, your hubby and Poppy cool crisp walks and 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ bike rides.
Take Care 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂

@xango

I missed your posts and thought you were away celebrating your anniversary. Even so you usually post. So sorry to hear what happened. I can feel your pain. Thank goodness nothing broken. But the muscle spasms almost as bad. I wish I lived closer so I could help in some way. The couch doesn’t t give you the support that is necessary. A board may help until you make it to bed. An air mattress could also help. I’m looking at those walk in tubs for.both of us. Not sure if I will actually go that route. Just thinking. But the air mattress is something I am really considering and they come in different heights and are also self inflated and deflated. Thank goodness you always plan ahead. Just take it easy. Don’t push.

@oodiebom

Hi Oodie, thank you for your kind words 😊.
Right now everything hurts, hopefully it will start to become less and less as the days go by.
Read your post, you have so much going on and your hands super full.
So glad for the good news, your husband is able to go back to rehab from the hospital. Hopefully you will be able to get things done. Columbus Day is coming up next month, perhaps you can get a good sale for the needed appliances.
Take care Oodiebom 🌹

@xango,

I cannot believe what happened to you. OMG! The pain you must be in.
I would have taken the Morphine they can give you a smaller dose just enough
to be comfortable I think no food or anything to drink would have done me in.

I knew something was going on I always have these gut feelings. Thank god you have
Prince Charming to help you. I am so glad he was there with you. Kudos on the new
car that you can ride in comfort. I wish I could give you a hug.

Don’t do anything smart of you to have food frozen and ready to prep for meals.
I am just glad you will be alright.

I think your husband may feel your pain. How are you feeling tonight? Prayers up
that this too shall pass my friend.

@xango

OMGGGGGG!!!😲😣😲 I know that’s not what you had planned for your anniversary week. Relax, take it easy, get well and let your wonderful husband wait on you. I’m sure you have 15 meals in the freezer he can heat up. Prayers that each day you feel a little better.🙏🙌

@Shoelady

Hi, thank you for your prayers. I know it’s a powerful tool.
I was reading through the posts. I hope you are feeling better.
I must admit, it was not what I thought we would be doing this year for our anniversary. Since hubby had his triple bypass last year, I thought we could celebrate this year properly.
Here’s wishing you recover from your virus quickly.
Take care 🌹

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😘😎 I see you are busy. I am glad your husband
is getting better and eating good food.

Oodie when do you rest? I hope you are sleeping real good right about now.

I did see your post from earlier and you are so funny. Poppy will go with us but our son
is coming down to take care of the cats and the house. You know in my world things don’t
always work out so the back up plan is if I can’t take Poppy our son is here to watch and walk
him. 😘😎You should see the face on Poppy when I leave to go even to run an errand.

Fall is so nice here in OZ the sun looks and feel different almost like a dream. 💕

Heidi Daus have some beautiful things so beautiful. 💕😎

Let me know how things are going for you and hubby today.

@sheba2011

What beautiful gifs you are sharing. Wish I could be there.

Just received a phone call from the Case Manager at the hospital. The rehab will be picking hubby up at 4 pm. This will save me some $$ from using a med something or other for the one mile ride. At the same time I asked about the C-Pak which seemed to really help hubby and some other things as well. Since I need to make a stop at Lowe’s that will put me near the Interstate and possibly a stop at Costco. Hubby may need a hotdog fix since the food at Rehab is usually cold by the time it’s delivered. As soon as he can go for a ride in our van, we will make a stop at the hospital’s cafeteria for either lunch or dinner. Food is excellent. I have a feeling they are spending $$ for a good, well trained chef.

I have a partial OK for a dog. However, I forgot to ask the doctor for a note. I will place a call to his assistant on Friday since there are no office hours that day, just paperwork.

I did rest today. Decided to start the housework tomorrow. However, I do not dare put anything off since I have a strong feeling that once hubby is able to maneuver on his own, he will be returning home. That will probably be with the catheter. This will probably mean a visiting nurse to come two or three times per week to check on him. If all is well, we should be able to start thinking of our northward trek sometime either in December or January. Weather permitting, of course. Or, to see if reconstruction of the knee is possible. If so, that would put us into spring. Not a good idea.

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California and may this be a good day for you. 😎💕😘

I hope there are no rattlers on the trail when you are hiking.

How is your son doing? I hope he is back to be 100% well.

Taci I have a lot going on so I will say Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶😎

Oh I had a nice conversation with my friend who is the Head Pharmacist at a CVS
here in OZ. I was wondering about all the new vaccines I am on the fence about some.
I think I will talk to my PCP about some of them.

Sheba, hello! Saw your message from yesterday as well. Have to admit I could do without another rattler, bob cat, coyote sighting. The coyotes were howling away as I was leaving, and some people were just beginning their activities. It’s cooled down nicely.
Regarding the Heidi set you posted of the skylines, WOWZA! The bracelet is my favorite.
I’m sure you will love the set.
Glad you have plans in the works.
There are lots of questions about this years vax. Or maybe there always was and now I am researching it more? I don’t know. We won’t be able to get it before leaving so I am pretty sure I am skipping it and the rsv. My friend who is a survivor with many or most family members in the medical world is getting both vax’s.
Let me know what you find.
Take care out there.

@taci

On the vacs. I am on the fence as well. I didn’t get the last one because it seemed more people got covid even after, so much so that I let it go. May do the same for this one. Just not sure of the side effects.

Hubby is now in rehab and physical therapy will begin on Thursday. Your trip is coming up soon. I wish you safe travels. Pack masks just in case along with vitamins. If anything the vitamins will help your immune system. Don’t forget those comfortable shoes for your tours and long hikes. Have a great time.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Lady I hope you and your husband are feeling better.
How did the tests turn out? I would rest and mask up when out.

Wishing you both days to come. Fall is beautiful right now. 😎😘

Sending healthy vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘

@sheba2011

Hi in Oz. We both tested negative this morning, yay!👍 So now we just have lingering cold symptoms. I will feel much better around mom on Friday. Thanks for your concern, dear friend.🥰

Hope all is well in your house. Has the “Traylor” news start to settle? Poor woman can’t even watch a football game without being hounded. But maybe the money is worth it, I’ll never know. Always a price to pay.😕

Have a great evening, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

Shoelady, phew, glad you and Mr. Shoe are felling better and testing negative!

@shoelady60,

Traylor is all over our local stations and look like main stream media too. Taylor did have
a great time in our region. I would have loved to be at the Eats he took her to and I have
been there many times. WE shall see how this plays out. I wish every Game Day was like
Sunday oh Taylor will write a song about this Sunday.

I am go glad both you and hubby are better I would rest up for Mom Friday. 😎🌹😘

Lady you are a sweet daughter.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California here’s looking at you Kitten. 😎💕

@loaf,

Good afternoon in Ohio Loaf here is to a nice Wednesday. 😎💕

Fresh Mind

Balance must be created when taking in news media, not allowing ourselves to BECOME the bad news.

There is a lot of information available to us at this time in history, more than ever before, and it travels fast. We are able to learn in the blink of an eye about something that happened halfway around the world, and it’s natural for us to want to know what’s going on. However, it’s also fair to say that we don’t want to become so caught up in one way of looking at events that we lose perspective. Often, the news comes to us in a very fear-oriented format, and when too many of us get caught up in fear, the balance of the whole is disrupted. It helps to remember that we have a much greater and more positive impact on the world when we maintain our inner sense of peace and joy.

We are aware enough to know when we are eating something that is not good for us, because we don’t feel well after we’ve eaten it. In the same way, we can determine for ourselves whether the sources in which our information comes are ultimately healthful. News can be presented in a way that inspires us to take positive action to help the world, or it can be presented in a way that leaves us feeling powerless and sad. It is up to us to seek out and support media that empowers and informs us, and to say no to media that drains our energy and our hope.

For a time, it may even be of benefit to commit to a media fast, in which we stop taking information in for a time to give ourselves a rest. When we return to the task of taking in and processing the information all around us, we will come to it with a fresh mind. This will enable us to really notice how we are affected by what we hear and see, and to make conscious choices about the sources of information that we allow into our lives. AMEN! 😎

This is beautiful and I may go for it. Thank you HD. 😎😎💕

Good Morning Peeps here is to a lovely Tuesday to all in our wonderful community.

Hey make that three daughters. 😘💕

This is for all three of our daughters. 😘💕

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National Pancake Day enjoy a stack. 💕😎

@loaf,

Good afternoon in Ohio Loaf remember how we use to have fun with this scene?
I did have some pancakes today and it feels like Fall here in OZ. 💕😘😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in sunny Florida. 😎Wishing you and hubby a nice Tuesday.
Hope the family is doing well in Brazil.

One stack will not hurt you besides I have a small project I am working on and it took
care of what ever calories I consumed. 😎I never gain weight I am very careful what and how
I eat. 💕Hey enjoy the day.

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎💕Oodie I was very glad to see you
post earlier and I hope you are getting some sleep now.

Let me know how things go with the Case Manager they should be reaching out to you.
Seems to be a lot going on I am wishing you and your husband all the best with tests and
any thing else you have going on.

Blessings to you my friend. 💕😎

A small stack will be good for you. 💕

@sheba2011

Had a great doctor’s appointment this morning. Guess walking from the garage to the main entrance for the hospital and then another long walk to the elevators payed off. All tests were excellent. Next is the Mam. I have the paperwork for that and will make an appointment for October.

I arrived at the hospital around noon time. Made a stop at their cafeteria and brought it to the room. His lunch was already on the table, and when I asked if I should move his lunch closer his remark was, “I just had breakfast.” I met the Case Manager and he will return to the rehab sometime tomorrow afternoon. He was hoping for another place, but this will suffice. Physical Therapy evaluated this morning and they say there is no reason why he cannot start walking on his own again. So, no matter what, he will have PT at the Rehab. If for some reason they refuse, then I can contact his medical insurance and they will take over. For now they suggest that he go ahead with the surgery in November and then see how he does with the anesthesia. If OK then we can proceed on the reconstruction of the knee. He has not shown any sign of dementia while in the hospital. And, for later, we can eat in their cafeteria anytime. My lunch was superb.

Tomorrow I will try to make a couple of stops to check out a microwave and a dishwasher. They both are on the you know what. It could be an electrical problem, but will still purchase a new one. And, tomorrow will definitely start on the huge task of disinfecting the house. Super cleaning and more decluttering coming up. Tomorrow is the entry way, dining area and the kitchen bar. I will be getting rid of the chairs. I need two with arms, maybe a third one if the price is right. I am also looking at ottomans for the outdoor chairs. I found a couple to take a closer look at in Amazon. These are not only ottomans, but can be used as coffee tables and they have storage as well. I just have to take a measurement of the chairs to make sure it will be a good fit. If it rains, they can be used in our den area with the loveseat. Color is purrfect and carries the beach theme. I also will be contacting the person who redid part of the lanai and screens. I need to attach something to the bottom of our den door to keep the critters out. I may need to change out that door. Cannot wait to use “Clean Boss.” Oh, to have a home again will be fantastic.

Yesterday, as I pulled onto our street, I noticed a German shepherd sitting on the grass. It was raining and I do not think anyone in our area has this pooch. I opened the passenger window and started talking to him. He cocked his head. I then slowly got out of the car. and he took off. He seemed to be well fed and maybe his owner let him out. I don’t know. He didn’t have a collar. He wasn’t there today, so hopefully, he/she is home.

This week is going by all too fast. Tomorrow is when I get the recycle and the garbage together for Thursday. Not sure if I have enough. We shall see.

Have a great evening. Hope you get to see your Mom soon. Hmm…..if hubby is going with you, why not Poppy?????

@oodiebom,

Poppy is coming with us that why we are driving. I am not leaving Poppy. Dorothy took
Toto all the way to see the Wizard. LOL. Our son is coming to look out for the cats while
we are gone if things don’t work out to take Poppy our son will be here in the house to
look out for all the animals. 💕😎

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. 😎 I hope you are all packed and then some.
Hey one of my sister is working on the plans to go with me to Colorado along
with my husband. The date is not firm yet and when it is I will post to everyone.
I am happy and can’t wait to see my mom and all my siblings who live in Colorado.
All Siblings live there except one and she lives in GA near our children I am happy
for that. 💕

I do have the suite hubby brought from HD and it is stunning. 💕Perfect fall day here in
OZ. The news media is going crazy with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Well they did rent
out a top notch Restaurant not far from OZ and I have been there many times.

Where out kids attended College in Lawrence, Kansas the media had them there on
Monday morning. The crowd was wrapped around an place they were said to be eating.
Story goes no one went to class yesterday. LOL! 😎💕

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶💕

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Lady how are you and your husband doing? I am a wee
bit concerned but if you are resting and taking care of yourself that is a good thing.

Please be well just sending you a Tuesday Shout Out. 😘💕

@sheba2011

We are getting there, a tad better each day. Still have a cough but not constant, no temperature. I am going to test us both tomorrow. Not much else happening since I’ve been laying low.😔

Those pancakes are my husband’s favorite – IHOP red, white and blue.🥞 Most of their pancakes are like desserts now.

Hang in there, stay well, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good well soon my friend. Let me know how your test turns out.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten in California wishing you a great Tuesday with your grandson. 💕

Let It Roll off Our Back

One of the most difficult challenges in life is learning not to take things to heart and hold on to it. Especially when we’re younger, or if we’re very sensitive, we take so much of what comes our way to heart. This can be overwhelming and unproductive if it throws us off balance on a regular basis. When we are feeling criticized or attacked from all directions, it becomes very difficult for us to recover ourselves so that we can continue to speak and act our truth. This is when we would do well to remember the old saying about letting certain things roll off us, like water off a duck’s back.

When we are criticized or attacked it is important to not take it into our heart space.

One of the most difficult challenges in life is learning not to take things to heart and hold on to it. Especially when we’re younger, or if we’re very sensitive, we take so much of what comes our way to heart. This can be overwhelming and unproductive if it throws us off balance on a regular basis. When we are feeling criticized or attacked from all directions, it becomes very difficult for us to recover ourselves so that we can continue to speak and act our truth. This is when we would do well to remember the old saying about letting certain things roll off us, like water off a duck’s back.

Most of the time, the attacks and criticisms of others have much more to do with them and how they are feeling than with us. If we get caught up in trying to adjust ourselves to other people’s negative energy, we lose touch with our core. In fact, in a positive light, these slings and arrows offer us the opportunity to strengthen our core sense of self, and to learn to dodge and deflect other people’s misdirected negativity. The more we do this, the more we are able to discern what belongs to us and what belongs to other people. With practice, we become masters of our energetic integrity, refusing to serve as targets for the disowned anger and frustration of the people around us.

Eventually, we will be able to hear the feedback that others have to offer, taking in anything that might actually be constructive, and releasing that which has nothing to do with us. First, though, we tend ourselves compassionately by recognizing when we can’t take something in from the outside without hurting ourselves. This is when we make like a duck, shaking it off and letting it roll off our back as we continue our way in the world. AMEN! 😎

Good Morning Peeps I hope this will be a great Monday for all in our wonderful community. 😎

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Last Christmas – George Michael and Wham

Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
Well, it’s been a year, it doesn’t surprise me
Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying “I love you”, I meant it
Now I know what a fool I’ve been
But if you kissed me now, I know you’d fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Ooh
Oh, oh, baby
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I’m hiding from you and your soul of ice
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover, but you tore me apart
Oh, oh now I’ve found a real love
You’ll never fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special, special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Special
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you mine)
A man under cover but you tore him apart
Maybe next year I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone special

@loaf,

Loaf good morning in Ohio wishing you a great Monday. 😎😘

@xango,

Good afternoon in sunny Florida. I hope you and hubby had a wonderful Anniversary
Weekend. 💕😎

Welcome to Fall and new week.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I hope you are getting some much
needed rest. How are things with your husband? Oodie is he still in the hospital?

You sounded very worried writing this weekend. I hope he is much better and after
surgery will be coming home to you.

Just post when you can we will be here for you. 💕

@sheba2011

On Sunday I happened to be looking at the window from hubby’s bedside and there was water everywhere. I didn’t know if it was the condensation from the A/C so took a closer look. We were getting a real downpour. Some much needed rain approached. I did a victory dance, well so to speak.

I am writing this early Tuesday morning. For once I fell asleep in bed, but awoke to get a few bottles of water from the van and also the ice pak in the food carrier. The one thing I have to say is that hubby’s mind is working good. However, he cannot focus on the clock or the TV since his glasses are at rehab. Maybe that’s a good thing. He was asleep when I arrived which was just after 4 pm. I noticed a food tray on his table and I opened it and it was still quite warm. Looked at the sheet and saw it was lunch. Hmmm……..I wiggled a toe and he opened his eyes. I said “Hi.” He forgot that it was Yom Kippur and though I had the Kindle, we decided to forego the service this one time. I told him he missed lunch and I rang for the nurse to sit him upright. He ate the whole meal. There was not one morsel left. He also ate his full dinner an hour and a half later. Dinner was a meatloaf with mashed potatoes. He gave me a smidgen of the meatloaf to try and I have to say it was absolutely delicious. I think after my doctor appointment I will meander to the cafeteria to see what they have for takeout. The cook, chef or whatever is doing a great job. The food not only looks appetizing, but is great for the palate.
Hubby was great today. He is on a discharge notice but needs to be evaluated by his physicians as well as the physical therapy unit. I will be going direct to the hospital after my doctor appointment since it is part of the medical building. Walking from the van to hubby’s room is a real long walk and is doing me good. Complained to myself only on the first day. I need to exercise more and this is a great start. I also noticed that hubby was off oxygen today. I hope to meet with the case manager this afternoon. Not sure if he will be returning to the Rehab at this time. May be going somewhere else. I hope it isn’t a Convalescent Home or Assisted Living. Now, to return to bed. I need some shut eye.

@oodiebom,

Thank you for posting I feel better now that things are alright. I hope you met with
the case manager. I am glad you got some rest.

@taci,

Good morning where ever you are. 😎💕 Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Sheba, Hello, Love the yellow. Happy week ahead to you.
Yes, I am packed. How about you and CO?

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Lady how are you and your husband doing? Please tell you don’t
have Covid-19.

If you still have a bad cold take good care of yourself.

Just check in when you can. 💕

Sending good vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California and may this day find you doing well. 💕😎

Good Morning Peeps and Happy Fall. Oz is beautiful today. 💕

Wishing all in our wonderful Community a peaceful Sunday.

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@loaf,

Good Afternoon in Ohio and welcome to Fall. 💕😎😘Wishing you a very nice Sunday.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 😎I hope you and hubby are enjoying this Sunday.
I know you had a great week celebrating your 37th Wedding Anniversary. I am
wishing you many more. 💕

Sending cool vibes to you and hubby. Oz is alright today we had rain all day yesterday. 💕

@oodiebom,

Wishing you and your husband a nice Yom Kupper. 💕😘 Oodie I hope this day is a good
one for you.

Let me know how things are going at the hospital I know you are back and forth.

I hope hubby is eating well. Praying for him to go home with you.

Thinking of you. 💕

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. 😎I have a feeling your bags are pack and you are ready
to go. 💕😎

I hope you and your family have a great time.

I don’t like rattlers for I hope you carry a stick just to shoo them away from you.

I am going for a brisk walk without Poppy I need to clear my head I have a lot of iron
in the fire so to speak.

Hey my friend Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Taci on the date the 24th is when we lost McPoopoo I miss her and I think of her often. 💕

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. Lady I hope your husband has kicked the Beast to the
curb. How is he doing today?

Lady how are you doing today? I know Mom Friday leaves you exhausted in a good way.
Just doing a little shout to you on this beautiful Fall Sunday. 😎😘

Sending cool Fall Winds to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘💕

@sheba2011

Happy Sunday to you.😊 We had some rain yesterday and it is cool and cloudy today. Definitely a fall day.🍂🍁

Husband is a little better, I am not. I either have covid or a cold, coughed all day yesterday and today I am sneezing and have a stuffed nose.😷 No temperature and eating okay. I will wait a few more days and do another test for both of us. When he had it before, I never got it.🤷‍♀️

Good luck with the game today, I’ll be watching.🏈 First preseason for hockey this afternoon.🏒 Since I have the cooties, just waiving to you and Poppy.🖐💖

@shoelady60,

We may never have another Game like that but what a Game. I just hate it was against
the Bears. I was raised in the burbs of Ill. and the Bears were a favorite. I even named our
son after one of the Chicago Bears.

Well looks like Taylor did a swift and was in the stands with Travis Kelce Mother all this is
20 minutes from my home in Kansas. I wish every game was like this.

Go Chiefs! The same girls that was at her Concert this summer are the same girls in that
Stadium. 😎

It’s a love story, perhaps, for NFL tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, who was seen in Kelce’s family suite at Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears.

The singer was shown cheering on the Chiefs during the FOX Sports broadcast, dressed in a red and white team jacket. She appeared to be sitting next to Donna Kelce, the player’s mom, chatting and laughing throughout the game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Swift’s show of support comes after weeks of speculation – by various NFL broadcasters and the vast majority of Swifties – that she and Kelce are dating. Though the two have not publicly confirmed any romantic link, Kelce said in an interview with ESPN last week that he finds the focus on he and Swift “hilarious.”

Thank you for watching the Game I hope you feel better. 😘

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California Kitten I hope you are enjoying these beautiful days of Fall. 😎💕

Vacations

An aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of humanity.

As the technology of travel grows ever more refined, the world grows smaller. Whereas a journey of a hundred miles once took many days, we can now travel across the globe in mere hours. The four corners of the earth are accessible by plane, train, and ship, and there are few pleasures in life as soul-stirring and transformative as travel. In a new land, the simplest of joys can be profound—meditation takes on a new quality because the energy in which we are immersed is unfamiliar. Our sensory experiences are entirely novel. Yet the relative ease with which we can step out of our own culture in order to explore another means that we are ambassadors representing not only our own way of life but also the culture of the traveler. As a conscious citizen of the world, you can add value to the locales you visit while simultaneously broadening your own perspective.

A truly aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to improve international relations, spread goodness, and gain a greater understanding of humanity. To immerse yourself in foreign cultures is to open your mind to fresh ways of being. Your natural curiosity can help you navigate the subtleties that define a culture. While you may not agree with all the traditions or laws of a country, abiding by them demonstrates that you understand and respect their value. Staying centered in another culture is often simply a matter of learning about your destination, being patient with yourself and others, and accepting that people may treat you as an example of your country’s attitudes. New worlds will open to you when you take part in the everyday life of a locale—the reality of a destination is in its markets, its streets, and its people.

Traveling presents a wonderful opportunity to practice being open-minded and grounded. The voyages you make help cultivate a worldwide community in which we as humans can acknowledge and appreciate our differences as much as we recognize and appreciate our similarities. Though you will eventually return home, the positive impression you leave behind will remain as a testament to the respect and amicability that marked your intercultural interactions. ✨✨AMEN!

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

Unforgettable, that’s what you are
Unforgettable, though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more
Unforgettable in every way
And forevermore (and forevermore)
That’s how you’ll stay (that’s how you’ll stay)
That’s why, darling, it’s incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too
No, never before has someone been more
Ooh, unforgettable (unforgettable)
In every way (in every way)
And forevermore (and forevermore)
That’s how you’ll stay (that’s how you’ll stay)
That’s why, darling, it’s incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
Song by Nat King Cole

I love you
For sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I’ll give you my heart
I love you
And you alone were meant for me
Please give your loving heart to me
And say we’ll never part
I think of you every morning
Dream of you every night
Darling, I’m never lonely
Whenever you are in sight
I love you
For sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I’ve given you my heart
I love you
For sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I’ve given you my heart

Nights in White Satin
Song by The Moody Blues

Nights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to send
Beauty I’d always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymore
‘Cause I love you
Yes I love you
Oh, how I love you
Gazing at people
Some hand in hand
Just what I’m going through
They can’t understand
Some try to tell me
Thoughts they cannot defend
Just what you want to be
You will be in the end
And I love you
Yes I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
Nights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to send
Beauty I’d always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymore
Yes I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
Yes I love you
Yes I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
Breathe deep the gathering gloom
Watch lights fade from every room
Bed sitter people look back and lament
Another days useless energy spent
Impassioned lovers wrestle as one
Lonely man cries for love and has none
New mother picks up and suckles her son
Senior citizens wish they were young
Cold hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight
Red is gray and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion

The Summer Knows
Song by Barbra Streisand

The summer smiles, the summer knows
And unashamed, she sheds her clothes
The summer smoothes the restless sky
And lovingly she warms the sand
On which you lie
The summer knows, the summer’s wise
She sees the doubts within your eyes
And so she takes her summertime
Tells the moon to wait and the sun to linger
Twists the world ’round her summer finger
Lets you see the wonder of it all
And if you’ve learned your lesson well
There’s little more for her to tell
One last caress
It’s time to dress
For fall
And if you’ve learned your lesson well
There’s little more for her to tell
One last caress
It’s time to dress
For fall