Gentle posts for gentle folks

[RadishRose]

Thanks, Kaila. I actually saw him last night as I went to my son's for evening meal which was a risotto.. very nice too. Back to normal routine today, Rocco will be arriving shortly. Will take him for a walk but not too far this morning as I'm expecting a food delivery mid morning. Sunny intervals forecast and a temperature of 47F so not too bad.

Hope you are feeling okay.

Glad you're getting Rocco, @Pam. It's so wonderful to have a dog in our lives. I cooked chicken thighs for mine yesterday.

Oh, risotto! I love it and used to make it with mushrooms or shrimp and artichoke hearts. Plain, too. I should make some soon.

 

[Jules]

Oh, risotto! I love it and used to make it with mushrooms or shrimp and artichoke hearts. Plain, too. I should make some soon.

Oh my gosh. Now I need some too. I have mushrooms. Do you use marinated artichoke hearts. I’ve only made it a couple of times.

 

[RadishRose]

Do you use marinated artichoke hearts.

No @Jules, I use the plain ones in the can, but the marinated ones would be good too, I think. Enjoy!

 

[RadishRose]

Hi Kaila and Posse....

Here's a funny painting of Inge Look's old aunties. I get a kick out of these two ladies and hope they give you a smile..........

another......

 

[RadishRose]

@Kaila the storm seems to have diminished, barely 2 inches and no rain. Yet. How is it where you are?

Good to know you feel stronger. Keep at it it. Sorry about those bummer phone calls. I hate the phone.

Please have a good day, my friend.

 

[Kaila]

Good morning Kaila and everyone reading her diary! Ice storm overnight here... I am SO ready for tulips and daffodils!

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There's a snow storm here today, and expecting that freezing rain and ice, tonight.

I too, am so, so ready for the Spring bulbs!!!!

Trying to count blessings and enjoy winter, till then.

 

[Kaila]

I think they are so used to people walking in the park that they rarely move out of the way for anyone. Possibly if Rocco had barked or made any move towards them it might have been different ... but he just stood still and stared.

That's funny about Rocco's behavior.
And now I remember that ducks can become quite self confident!

 

[Kaila]

Hi Kaila and Posse....

Here's a funny painting of Inge Look's old aunties. I get a kick out of these two ladies and hope they give you a smile..........

another......

I love this artist! I don't think I've seen any of it in the past. Thanks for sharing it here!

 

[Kaila]

Good morning, Kaila. Wishing you a positive day.

Morning Kaila !!! How's it going for you today? all the best....

Thank you both.

I started out the day struggling but then focused on a few tasks I'd needed to accomplish today, and felt a little bit better after that.

And Don, i hope that your bumps and bruises are improving, and that you could breathe and sleep, overnight.

 

[Kaila]

@Kaila the storm seems to have diminished, barely 2 inches and no rain. Yet. How is it where you are?

Good to know you feel stronger. Keep at it it. Sorry about those bummer phone calls. I hate the phone.

Please have a good day, my friend.

I hate the phone too.
I needed to make another one, this morning. (That should have been done yesterday)

We seem, so far, to be having the full storm here, this time. Snowing very steadily, with freezing rain expected later this evening.

Thank you for your warm caring support,RR, and other posters and friends.

 

[CallMeKate]

I hate the phone too.

Me three! My phone stays turned off and in my purse until absolutely necessary... which is practically never. I'm good with that.
Besides, when I was still keeping it turned on, it was *always* either spam or a "someone died" message from my sister.

 

[Pam]

Glad you're getting Rocco, @Pam. It's so wonderful to have a dog in our lives. I cooked chicken thighs for mine yesterday.

Oh, risotto! I love it and used to make it with mushrooms or shrimp and artichoke hearts. Plain, too. I should make some soon.

We had mushroom... but I'll drop a few hints to my son about trying artichoke hearts some time.

 

[Pam]

I love this artist! I don't think I've seen any of it in the past. Thanks for sharing it here!

First time I've seen any by this artist too. Going to have a google and look at some more. They're really good.

 

[Pinky]

@Kaila
Glad to hear that you are coping .. all any of us can do, is - keep moving forward, which you are doing

 

[Pepper]

Stopped contributing to this lovely thread of Kaila as I realized I am not a gentle person. I'm nice, but not gentle. More of a whirlwind.

Love you (((Kaila))). I still read here.

 

[StarSong]

Stopped contributing to this lovely thread of Kaila as I realized I am not a gentle person. I'm nice, but not gentle. More of a whirlwind.

Love you (((Kaila))). I still read here.

I'm not always gentle by nature either, but embrace that side of me when on this thread. It's very calming.

 

[RadishRose]

I knocked over a dying houseplant today. What a mess.

Kaila, stay away from houseplants today in case they have a conspiracy going!

Please have a wonderful day, everyone.

 

[Kaila]

@Kaila
Glad to hear that you are coping .. all any of us can do, is - keep moving forward, which you are doing

Thank you Pinky, and all others here,
for the caring and the support, and the comfort and the encouragement....
And the comradery and the wise words, too.

I need and value all of the those.

I'm having difficulty with many physical tasks, though I've continued to maintain some of my recently gained strength.

Emotionally, I'm feeling very challenged and unable to keep up.
I guess I will keep trying to focus on small bits at a time.

I completed an application to possibly reduce our hospital and outpatient bills, and finally submitted it, today.

I did some p.t., and I hand washed 2 pairs of socks that I have been needing.
That's the sort of task that feels good to accomplish.

 

[Kaila]

I took your advice, @RadishRose
And stayed away from my dying houseplants, today.

Half of them might fit that category.

Sorry about the mess yours made.

I wonder who's more tired of winter.... us or them?

 

[Pinky]

As long as some chores can wait .. then, let them wait! It won't do any good to tire yourself out too much.
Take a coffee/tea break, sit down & relax if possible. You are more important than chores

 

[RadishRose]

Kaila and Friends,I've offered prayer for restorative sleep.

 

[CallMeKate]

Good morning all! Busy busy morning for me because I have a bunch of errands to do in surrounding towns before the expected ice storm starts. I plan to get out early and then hopefully stay in until.... spring? hehe Or at least Wednesday. Have a good Saturday and try to behave. Yes, Kaila, I know that can be difficult at times.

 

[Rossana]

Good Morning Kaila and friends.
Wishing everyone a lovely day.
Kaila, take your time with tasks (physical or mental) so that it does not delay you in your recovery. Do you meditate or listen to relaxation exercises?
Here is today's caption for you.

 

[RadishRose]

Good morning Kaila and All.

Kaila I know you're north of me, so this storm coming in might be pretty heavy where you are. Hope you have some tasty food to enjoy.

Hope your PT goes well today and then relax. I bet everybody and their dogs are lining up at the grocery stores for those $10. cartons of eggs etc. today. Not this gal.

Let's all look for something funny today to laugh about. My mother used to encourage laughter at the dinner table....said it aided digestion.

Snow Predicted, oil on canvas

 

[RadishRose]

Good Morning Kaila and friends.
Wishing everyone a lovely day.
Kaila, take your time with tasks (physical or mental) so that it does not delay you in your recovery. Do you meditate or listen to relaxation exercises?
Here is today's caption for you.
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So pretty @Rossana