Conversation -23

Sheba, I remember the Iris Apfel jackets you purchased. Her passing is sad.
The tangerine figures and flowers are cool, and fun. I admire the creativity.
Omg to a $16.00 sub. I sometimes buy chocolate pudding but the price is so high now that I make my own healthier version. Yes, I don’t believe food inflation is real. Shoplifters need to be prosecuted and serve their jail time. One of the grocery stores near me has all the alcohol by the door. I have been in the store a few times where someone grabs and runs. Sometimes I hear an employee yell at them and try to chase. Commiefornia will have a new law in April where the fast food workers of certain sized businesses will make about $20 per hour (not something presented to voters to vote on and many feel it’s an outrage. Then for sure, no tipping. Talk about inflated wages, it’s how they try to grow Socialism. Hope we can undo it. Just crazy and beyond.
Jay King was wonderful today. He has a huge stock on HSN. Wow. I enjoyed watching him tonight.
Hike was awesome as it was very cool and crisp.

Yes, that would be me.

@sheba2011

We have the same weather as you. May hit a record high tomorrow🔥 but we haven’t put the snow shovels away just yet!

The flower posts are gorgeous. Really does put you into the spring mode.🌷🌼🌺

Glad you are feeling better. I don’t feel so great today so taking it easy. Making steak and potatoes for dinner.🥩🥔

The hockey game was fine last night until we fell apart in the last three minutes. Can’t understand how they play good for 57 minutes and totally get sloppy at the end.🙄 Another one tonight against a much better team than us.

Sending early spring hugs to you, Poppy and the kitties.🤗💖

@sheba2011

And the pups did make me smile. Thanx. I really needed the lift.

Hubby was extremely cold. I did have another sherpa blanket for him. It had been washed and was sitting in the passenger seat. He absolutely refused me to go and get it, even when I mentioned that there was enough for two, maybe three., At least his bedding was changed (I will know better when I get there later). It is now over 70 here with a chance of thunderstorms in an hour. Debating about a long sleeved shirt, or a light weight sweater, or a T-Shirt with possible layering. As far as shivering in the Rehab, this happens often. Hubby was one of many who were complaining. I do worry that he could get pneumonia or other viruses. This is one of many reasons I want him home. He is trying. I have to give him credit for that. He insists on trying to get into bed by himself, but I cannot let him do it until Physical Therapy comes to the rescue. He has to learn the right way so he doesn’t fall. I think the walker can help, and I do have one sitting in the corner of our bedroom.

I actually did see the last post from Iris on the 29th. I also love the ad that said “I’m back.” This made me laugh out loud while visiting hubby. I could not contain myself. I still cannot believe she is gone. At least we can enjoy the memories, which will linger on, even beyond us. She brought the colors back into perspective. One thing for sure, many of us will continue to smile day after day just thinking about her. On that note, have a great day and enjoy a great soup day.

@sheba2011

make that a double oops……I’m on my way ………😎😎😎

@sheba2011

I double the oops…..😎😎

Things We Can’t Control

We develop grace as we learn, with the guiding hand of the universe, life will unfold exactly the way it should.

The idea of trusting the universe is a popular one these days, but many of us don’t know what this really means and we often have a hard time doing it. This is partly because the story of humankind is most often presented as a story about struggle, control, and survival, instead of one of trust and collaboration with the universe. Yet, in truth, we need to adhere to both ideas in this life.

On the one hand, there is much to be said about exerting control over our environment. We created shelter to protect ourselves from the elements. We hunted for animals and invented agriculture to feed ourselves. We built social infrastructures to protect ourselves and create community. This is how we survive and grow as a civilization. However, it is also clear that there are plenty of things that we cannot control, no matter how hard we try, and we often receive support from an unseen force — a universe that provides us with what we cannot provide for ourselves.

It is a good idea to take responsibility for the things in life that we can control or create. We work so we can feed, clothe, and shelter our loved ones and ourselves. We manifest our dreams and visions in physical form with hard work and forethought. But at a certain point, when we have done all that we can, we must let go and allow the universe to take over. This requires trust. It requires a trust that runs deeper than just expecting things to turn out the way we want them to. Sometimes they will, and sometimes they won’t. We develop equanimity and grace as we learn to trust that, with the guiding hand of the universe, life will unfold exactly the way it should. We are engaged in an ongoing relationship with a universe that responds to our thoughts and actions. 😎🎈

@kittengirl,

Good morning in S. California wishing you a great Sunday Kitten. 😎🎈