Conversation -23

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening.

@shoelady60,

Good evening you always know when I have much going on. Well never a dull moment
in OZ. 🎈😎I hope your sister is resting from her birthday.

I bet your sister saw this with her eyes closed. 😘😎🎈

@oodiebom,

I am so glad you posted I always get concerned when you don’t for a couple days.
I never know what is going on just as long as you and hubby is alright that is all that matter.

I hope the sun is good to you today and you and your husband have a nice day. 💕😘

Things are back to normal still a lot of heartache for what should have been a nice day
for families. I can’t hear the noise anymore the good lord knows when to turn it down.

Oodie drive safely and be careful. I want you to rest tomorrow if you can.

Look up the moon will be out in full bloom. 😎💕

The Rose
Song by Bette Midler

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
And you, its only seed
It’s the heart, afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It’s the dream, afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It’s the one who won’t be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dying
That never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed that with the sun’s love
In the spring becomes the rose

@sheba2011

Left later than I wanted to yesterday to see hubby. When I arrived, found him sitting up in bed with feet dangling over the sides. He was happy and joking. I am now hoping that the Physical Therapy people are helping him to return home. I have asked that they teach him to use his hands to move from the wheelchair or a chair to bed or to a commode, etc. . Hubby is more concerned with my back and legs than he is with himself. But, the Tylenol or Excedrin really helps with the arthritis.

Yesterday, I also made another dent in the kitchen . Things are coning together. A bit slow, but at least there is progress. Today I am doing laundry and I just unloaded silverware from the dishwasher. Most were clean. A few will need to be redone because of spotting. I probably will need a new dishwasher, but will hold out for now. I just do not want the added expense if one is not needed at this time. The microwave came out looking like brand new from top to bottom, inside and out. So pleased with Clean Boss, though there was some fog on the window exterior and thus used a glass cleaner over this and it is spotless. At the same time I am making donations and thus getting rid of things I no longer use or haven’t used within 6 mos. to a year. Also finding that I have too many lids and thus will see what fits and doesn’t. I am also doing this for the pots and pans. I am hoping that Wolfgang will be returning to HSN with his stainless steel pans. I sort of have my doubts on this one, since there is no return date for him in the near or distant future. I am finding that his utensils and stainless are far superior to anything I own.

I am now waiting for the clothes in the dryer to be done and then I am off to the Farmer’s Market. Hubby asked for an Italian grinder and I will pick up a tuna salad for me. Their tuna salad is very similar to my recipe. I will be picking up ice custard from Culvers. Would get it from Costco, but they do not have the covers that prevent spilling. Costco has covers, but they have a hole in the middle. Will fill up at the gas pump on my way to rehab. Both Sam’s and Costco have the same price. This you do not see that often.

Hope you four have a beautiful Saturday. Temps are in the low 70s as I type with beautiful sunshine. However there are some pretty gusts out there. Not a good day for the beach. Been advised of rip currents, though I will not venture near the water until my buddy is home. Stay well. Stay safe. That’s for all.

@sheba2011

Sunny but cold, had some snow showers early this morning.❄

Getting a lot of little things done today. Decided to give my knees a break🦵 so sitting down for a few minutes. Had some frozen leftover ham slices from Christmas so having that for dinner before they get lost in the freezer. You now have me craving cake so may have to run to the store, white almond is my favorite.🍰

Don’t work too hard, sending hugs to you, Poppy and the kitties.🤗💖

@sheba2011

LOL!!!🤣 For where we live, so true.

The Importance of Napping

The desire for a short nap during the day does not arise out of laziness, rather the need for the body to rejuvenate.

In the modern world, we’re often compelled to be as productive as possible during as many hours of the day as we can be. While this can lead to great feats of accomplishment, we may become exhausted and find ourselves craving rest and rejuvenation. We may feel like taking a nap but feel guilty about indulging in even ten minutes of rest. This need for personal downtime, which many people experience in the early afternoon, isn’t a sign of laziness nor is it necessarily related to how much sleep you had the night before. There was even a time when taking a nap was considered a natural part of everyone’s day.

Napping is a pleasurable yet brief period of sleep when our minds and bodies can take a break. Though judged by many to be a pastime for children or the elderly, napping can benefit people of all ages. The desire to nap is a trait shared by many mammals, and napping is still an important part of the day in some countries. Snoozing for a half-hour can be an enjoyable way to promote physical well-being, and naps have been known to improve your mood and memory. A 20-minute nap can sharpen your senses and revitalize you, while a ten minute nap can leave you feeling more cheerful. Falling into a light sleep during the daytime can feel meditative. The thoughts you have as you are taking a nap and the dreams you experience may offer you insights about your life that you may not have at night when you are in a deep sleep.

In order to fully enjoy the benefits of napping, you may need to give yourself permission to nap. Feeling guilty about snoozing or worrying about your to-do list won’t do you much good when you are trying to take a nap because your thoughts or feelings will keep you awake. Try to nap at the same time each day, and use an alarm clock to ensure that you don’t sleep for too long. Learning to nap and enjoy its restorative benefits can help you wake up restored, rejuvenated, and ready for the rest of your day. 🎈😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten wishing you and your family a very nice Saturday. 😎🎈💕

@shoelady60,

Good morning in the ‘burgh. 🎈Oz is chilly today but we have some sun.
I hope your sister and mom had a great time yesterday with your sister’s birthday. 🎈💕

I know you did a toast to her she is such a sweet person.

Lady stay warm today and just cuddle on the couch if you can.

I have a lot of irons in the fire so I am on the move. 😎😘

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. ❤️💕🎈

Hey you may still be in birthday mode here is another cake we can just look at. 😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California wishing you a great Saturday. 😎😘

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Be safe out there my friend. 🎈🎈

Have a ball with the cake. 🎈😎