RadishRose
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Gentle posts for gentle folks
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Kaila
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Hello, to all of you, on late afternoon of this summery Thursday of the week.
(Why did spellcheck want to spell that word summerly? Is that even a word, and if so, how would it be used?
)
I was able to do a small bit better and more, today than I could possibly manage yesterday,
(and than the day before that, too.)
So therefore, I did do a little more today, and felt encouraged by it.
I wish so much for a bit of consistency, but perhaps, someday...... over the rainbow?
For now, I guess I will try to be thankful that I can do some things, some of the time.
Overall that is actually improvement over last winter.
(Why did spellcheck want to spell that word summerly? Is that even a word, and if so, how would it be used?
)I was able to do a small bit better and more, today than I could possibly manage yesterday,
(and than the day before that, too.
)So therefore, I did do a little more today, and felt encouraged by it.
I wish so much for a bit of consistency, but perhaps, someday...... over the rainbow?
For now, I guess I will try to be thankful that I can do some things, some of the time.
Overall that is actually improvement over last winter.
Jules
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When you think where you‘ve been, you’ve come a long way baby.
CallMeKate
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It's Friday again, Kaila & Friends... seems as if it's always Friday, doesn't it?! I'm catching up on reading your posts today because I wasn't online much yesterday. Today should be much more quiet. And Kaila, "improvement over last winter" is an awesome achievement! You go, girl! 
Pam
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- Cumbria, England.
Good morning @Kaila and all. Computer didn't get switched on at all yesterday so was just browsing on tablet. Had a good sleep last night which was most welcome. The forecast for today was sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. It's raining. In fairness, it is only drizzling but still...
@RadishRose, very pleased that you have got a good helper.
So pleased to hear that you @Kaila can do some things some of the time and can feel an improvement from last winter. That's good.
Rocco has arrived, will wait a little while for the drizzle to stop then I'll attempt to take him for a walk. It all depends on his mood. He's asleep at the moment.
In fairness, it is only drizzling but still...@RadishRose, very pleased that you have got a good helper.
So pleased to hear that you @Kaila can do some things some of the time and can feel an improvement from last winter. That's good.
Rocco has arrived, will wait a little while for the drizzle to stop then I'll attempt to take him for a walk. It all depends on his mood. He's asleep at the moment.
katlupe
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Good Morning, Kaila & Friends! I am trying to catch up on the forum today. Was not here much the last few days. Hope you all have a pleasant Friday!
Medusa
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Good Morning, Kaila and Friends. 
Looks like the heat is going to be climbing over the next week, but I'm taking heart because August is the last month of summer and it has an end date. Then it's my favorite season.
I've been contending with some mild illness over the last few days, fatigue, joint pain and a nasty headache overnight. So I've decided to take a second day off from my exercises, which is surprisingly difficult for me.
I'm trying to remind myself that I will have a harder time recovering from whatever this is if I make my body work instead of focusing on healing itself.
@Kaila, you are making steady progress and that is what's important. Achieving small increments of success you can hold is wonderful! That's one of the admirable qualities you have, you keep hanging in there and working from where you are.
There is sticky note on my fridge that reads: "If you always do what you can, you'll get there." I find that reminder comforting.
Hoping everyone is feeling good this day. Sending you all many
Looks like the heat is going to be climbing over the next week, but I'm taking heart because August is the last month of summer and it has an end date. Then it's my favorite season.
I've been contending with some mild illness over the last few days, fatigue, joint pain and a nasty headache overnight. So I've decided to take a second day off from my exercises, which is surprisingly difficult for me.
I'm trying to remind myself that I will have a harder time recovering from whatever this is if I make my body work instead of focusing on healing itself.
@Kaila, you are making steady progress and that is what's important. Achieving small increments of success you can hold is wonderful! That's one of the admirable qualities you have, you keep hanging in there and working from where you are.
There is sticky note on my fridge that reads: "If you always do what you can, you'll get there." I find that reminder comforting.
Hoping everyone is feeling good this day. Sending you all many
CallMeKate
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Hang in there, we're just weeks away from what I've often heard called "the four BER months"... and I count down to them! Four of 'em to enjoy before those two nasty ol' "ARY" months start. Feel better soon, Medusa!Looks like the heat is going to be climbing over the next week, but I'm taking heart because August is the last month of summer and it has an end date. Then it's my favorite season.
Pam
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- Cumbria, England.
Medusa
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Thank you for the good wishes. You guys are awesome.
Medusa
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I'm going to adopt that, the four "BER" months!
Kaila
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Hello and good afternoon, to my friends.
Thank you so much, each one of you, for the encouragements in your posts.!
I truly appreciate it and I do benefit from all of them. They make my days brighter and give me a spark, and bolster my sometimes flagging determination.
I also love hearing about how you're each doing.
I had a very rough and way- too-early- start, this morning.
Therefore I felt awful and thought I'd be unable to even consider or try, to do any bit of anything, today.
However I realized that since I couldn't get back to sleep at that time, then, I might as well see if i could instead, get thru the bare minimum of only most necessary steps, one at a time, before possibly going outdoors.
Thankfully I managed, and enjoyed simply deadheading the flowers. It feels like a productive accomplishment however small; as well as it is a relaxing exercise in delayed gratification.
The big plus that occurred, was that a hummingbird came to our feeder while I was out there.
I've only seen 1 other, this summer, quite some weeks ago.
She was beautiful and wondrous and breathtaking.
As is every one of them that I've ever seen.
So I'll toss the horrid start of my day to the side, and declare it a good day after all.
Your posts above, gave me some strength that I need, so that getting outdoors was possible. Thank you!
Thank you so much, each one of you, for the encouragements in your posts.!
I truly appreciate it and I do benefit from all of them. They make my days brighter and give me a spark, and bolster my sometimes flagging determination.
I also love hearing about how you're each doing.
I had a very rough and way- too-early- start, this morning.
Therefore I felt awful and thought I'd be unable to even consider or try, to do any bit of anything, today.
However I realized that since I couldn't get back to sleep at that time, then, I might as well see if i could instead, get thru the bare minimum of only most necessary steps, one at a time, before possibly going outdoors.
Thankfully I managed, and enjoyed simply deadheading the flowers. It feels like a productive accomplishment however small; as well as it is a relaxing exercise in delayed gratification.
The big plus that occurred, was that a hummingbird came to our feeder while I was out there.
I've only seen 1 other, this summer, quite some weeks ago.
She was beautiful and wondrous and breathtaking.
As is every one of them that I've ever seen.
So I'll toss the horrid start of my day to the side, and declare it a good day after all.
Your posts above, gave me some strength that I need, so that getting outdoors was possible. Thank you!
hearlady
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- N Carolina
Yay! "BER" months!
I think that getting yourself outdoors, is a very good thing. Nature is a healer. The hummingbird was just what you neededHello and good afternoon, to my friends.
Thank you so much, each one of you, for the encouragements in your posts.!
I truly appreciate it and I do benefit from all of them. They make my days brighter and give me a spark, and bolster my sometimes flagging determination.
I also love hearing about how you're each doing.
I had a very rough and way- too-early- start, this morning.
Therefore I felt awful and thought I'd be unable to even consider or try, to do any bit of anything, today.
However I realized that since I couldn't get back to sleep at that time, then, I might as well see if i could instead, get thru the bare minimum of only most necessary steps, one at a time, before possibly going outdoors.
Thankfully I managed, and enjoyed simply deadheading the flowers. It feels like a productive accomplishment however small; as well as it is a relaxing exercise in delayed gratification.
The big plus that occurred, was that a hummingbird came to our feeder while I was out there.
I've only seen 1 other, this summer, quite some weeks ago.
She was beautiful and wondrous and breathtaking.
As is every one of them that I've ever seen.
So I'll toss the horrid start of my day to the side, and declare it a good day after all.
Your posts above, gave me some strength that I need, so that getting outdoors was possible. Thank you!
RadishRose
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- Connecticut, USA
I also say yay to the BER months!
Kaila sorry you're still having a rough time but like you say you can do some of the things some of the time and that's good..... and you will progress. You just need to be reminded sometimes. I'm so glad you got outside and deadheaded your flowers.
Medusa I wish you weren't feeling ill, you know maybe you exercise too much do you think? I hope you feel better for the weekend. As always, thank you for that lovely special coffee you always serve.
Pam I guess Sir Rocco rules the roost But I know you're happy to see him. I wish I could too.
Kat, Kate, Jules, Hearlady, Pinky.... Good to see you all too. I'm always so pleased to see everyone!
Yesterday my son came after his work and hooked up my new modem. I kept getting kicked offline. My computer got real slow and the modem was eight years old so they don't even want it back they said throw it out. So I'm back in business Wi-fi wise, heck that's all I needed was another loss. It worked out.
We're at 80 degrees It's sunny but I don't know yet what the high will be
Turkey sandwich on whole wheat for brunch. I don't know what's for supper yet but it probably will involve broccoli in some fashion.
You kids have fun today and we'll holler at each other later
Kaila sorry you're still having a rough time but like you say you can do some of the things some of the time and that's good..... and you will progress. You just need to be reminded sometimes. I'm so glad you got outside and deadheaded your flowers.
Medusa I wish you weren't feeling ill, you know maybe you exercise too much do you think? I hope you feel better for the weekend. As always, thank you for that lovely special coffee you always serve.
Pam I guess Sir Rocco rules the roost But I know you're happy to see him. I wish I could too.
Kat, Kate, Jules, Hearlady, Pinky.... Good to see you all too. I'm always so pleased to see everyone!
Yesterday my son came after his work and hooked up my new modem. I kept getting kicked offline. My computer got real slow and the modem was eight years old so they don't even want it back they said throw it out. So I'm back in business Wi-fi wise, heck that's all I needed was another loss. It worked out.
We're at 80 degrees It's sunny but I don't know yet what the high will be
Turkey sandwich on whole wheat for brunch. I don't know what's for supper yet but it probably will involve broccoli in some fashion.
You kids have fun today and we'll holler at each other later
RadishRose
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my new Amazon purchase for the BER months
Jules
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You’re going to feel and look great when you wear that.
my new Amazon purchase for the BER months
CallMeKate
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It's Saturday... let's dance! Grab a partner, dosey doe! Good morning, Kaila & Friends!
Medusa
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Good Morning, Kaila and Friends.
I am happy to report feeling better today. The headache, joint paint (ha. 
) and fatigue faded over the course of yesterday and I woke in a much better state this morning. Yay! Thank you guys for your good wishes.
@RadishRose, Thank you. Yes, I think that I do sometimes exercise when I should rest and I tend to get compulsive about it. So it's good to be reminded of that.
-------Happy for you about your new modem!
-------Also, I really like that top; nice color.
@Kaila, it feels a little bit magical, seeing a hummingbird, doesn't it?
Good for you for focusing on the positives!
I know it's going to be pretty warm for the next week so, I haven't bothered checking the weather today. Ima just wait this week out and then start counting down the days till SeptemBER.
It's the usuals for me today and I'm strangely grateful for that.
Wishing you all a healing, peaceful Saturday.
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I am happy to report feeling better today.
The headache, joint paint (ha. ) and fatigue faded over the course of yesterday and I woke in a much better state this morning. Yay! Thank you guys for your good wishes. @RadishRose, Thank you. Yes, I think that I do sometimes exercise when I should rest and I tend to get compulsive about it. So it's good to be reminded of that.
-------Happy for you about your new modem!
-------Also, I really like that top; nice color.
@Kaila, it feels a little bit magical, seeing a hummingbird, doesn't it?
Good for you for focusing on the positives!I know it's going to be pretty warm for the next week so, I haven't bothered checking the weather today. Ima just wait this week out and then start counting down the days till SeptemBER.
It's the usuals for me today and I'm strangely grateful for that.
Wishing you all a healing, peaceful Saturday.
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StarSong
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Good morning, K-Posse! Had a busy morning trying to eradicate fleas and soothe Ozzy-dog's itching from them. He's snoozing now, so it was worth the effort.
On a happier note, I went to see my eye doctor a couple of days ago because I need to renew my driver's license in person, so eye test. I only wear cheaters, no prescription glasses for distance.
After a thorough examination, he told me I have no glaucoma issues or macular degeneration and my eyes are very healthy. He further pronounced my distance vision "nearly perfect" so no need for distance glasses. He said I'd ace the DMV vision test.
Hope all have a wonderful day!
On a happier note, I went to see my eye doctor a couple of days ago because I need to renew my driver's license in person, so eye test. I only wear cheaters, no prescription glasses for distance.
After a thorough examination, he told me I have no glaucoma issues or macular degeneration and my eyes are very healthy. He further pronounced my distance vision "nearly perfect" so no need for distance glasses. He said I'd ace the DMV vision test.
Hope all have a wonderful day!
