Gentle posts for gentle folks

[RadishRose]

The purple finches appear as if "dipped in raspberry juice"
Not purple-looking actually.

yep. What a pretty way to describe them.

 

[CallMeKate]

Good morning, Kaila & Krew. I'm planning a busy Tuesday but thankfully most of what I need to do will be indoors. It's going to be hot, but we also have an alert here about unhealthy air due to the Canadian wildfires. I can definitely tell when I go outside. Everyone good today?

 

[Pinky]

How is the PT going? @Kaila

Today's the day we take daughter and her Corgi, Abbi, for a drive in the country. Abbi stands on my thighs in the backseat, as she's too short to reach the window. I love having her in my arms.

Have a good day, everyone

 

[Medusa]

Good Morning, Kaila and Friends.

It's going to be hot today, but a bit less so than yesterday so, I'll take it.

Accuweather is listing our air quality today as poor which I am assuming has something to do with the fires @CallMeKate has mentioned.

It's the usuals for me today.

Hope everyone is feeling good and wishing you all the best day.

Coffee!

 

[Kaila]

Good morning, friends.

It's uplifted me, to read the posts this morning.
Thank you for each and every one of them, and the little signs that others of you are reading them as well.

I got up this morning earlier, to be supporting for dh, then i went back to bed, and rested with dc.... (dc=dear cat)

Now I'm up eating a soft egg with soft chicken, and feeding dc.
And I Will soon be helping dh, again.

Yesterday I managed to tend kitty's ears and part of her paws. It was too difficult for me to complete, and I'll have to continue it another day. At least I did some of it.
She doesn't care for it,of course, so she makes it even more difficult.


My throat and eyes tell me the smoke is present here too.
Otherwise it's a nice pleasant day. Weather wise.

 

[chic]

Good morning. Grrrr! Guess where I live?

 

[Babs2u]

Hi @Kaila and Posse...
Today, DGS, baby and my doggie came. GS did lots of little things for me.
Had pizza delivery. Baby loves pizza. Also gave him some peach.

He's talking up a storm now.

Hate when they leave.

@Babs2u , oh my what an ordeal! Are you better and taking meds for that BP?

I just saw this. Thanks for asking. It seems there is always a bit of drama here. One thing improves and then I do something stupid like dropping a jar on my foot. Ouch.
Glad you got to spend some time with your family.

 

[Jules]

Woke up at 7:15 and kept dozing until 7:45. Just as awakening, in my dream - and I never remember dreams - someone said “did you hear the mouse?” The horror. This was a nightmare.!!

 

[Kaila]

How is the PT going? @Kaila

Today's the day we take daughter and her Corgi, Abbi, for a drive in the country. Abbi stands on my thighs in the backseat, as she's too short to reach the window. I love having her in my arms.

Have a good day, everyone

No p.t. sessions for me, this week.

My physical therapist is on vacation this entire week.

They didn't offer me an appointment with one of the other therapists, this time , which had been mentioned as an option, in past scenarios there. But had not ended up happening then either.

I don't know if the reason they didn't, this week, is that others are on vacation as well, or that the others don't specialize in this type of disorder, or that they think the continuity is necessary or advisable,...or,or,or.....

We discussed what i could do on my own, which sounded good, and might have seemed like a good trial, but realistically has been very difficult for me to do. Impossible, so far, actually.

If i do it, then I'm unable to do any other very basic needed actions. For dh or for myself.

Oh well, I'm muddling along.... until next Monday. Will do just small bits.

That's the long answer to the very short question.

 

[CallMeKate]

 

[Medusa]

Good Morning, Kaila and Friends.

Regular, fairly mild summer day here today with a high of 81F/27C. We have a poor air quality warning because of the fires, so we'll stay in cept for Lucius' walks.

@Kaila, doing small bits until your physical therapist returns seems sensible plan.

Usuals for me today.

Hoping everyone woke feeling good this morning.

 

[Jules]

It was a blue moon - I slept almost continuously from 11:30 to 6. This means I got about the same amount of sleep as if I had my usual hours of insomnia. Only problem - I‘ve been awake for 2.5 hours and have accomplished too much and now I’m bored.

 

[RadishRose]

Hello dear friends

Well here it is Wednesday I thought it was Tuesday.
Yesterday I had a new physical therapist. They interchange with each other. She was really nice in fact they're all nice.

So today I am sore and I only did one set so far but I will do the rest. Today the OT is coming and I really don't know what that is ....I think we're going to try exercising the arm, also yesterday the home health aide came for the first time. She washed my hair and since I already cleaned myself earlier in the morning I can't really get my back so she washed my back . I'm not comfortable with that but she was very nice.

She's from Ecuador; she told me she and her family are citizens of the United States but they are afraid to get grabbed off the street by ICE agents, I felt bad for her.

It's cloudy at 78 with poor air quality due to the fires in Canada.

I finally did make my soup I didn't do it when I said I would but I did yesterday and is delicious so I have some set aside for the freezer.

I joined Hulu so I can the new edition of King of the Hill. It's so funny and there were a lot of changes but not that many. I don't know if any of you are fans of King of the Hill but it's a laugh riot.

@Kaila Sorry about your PT. You can only do what you can and whatever that is, will still be beneficial to you Just don't overdo it I think if you keep trying it's gonna be OK.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

1 Pot Middle Eastern chicken

One Pot Middle Eastern Chicken and Rice -

 

[Fritz]

No p.t. sessions for me, this week.

My physical therapist is on vacation this entire week.

They didn't offer me an appointment with one of the other therapists, this time , which had been mentioned as an option, in past scenarios there. But had not ended up happening then either.

I don't know if the reason they didn't, this week, is that others are on vacation as well, or that the others don't specialize in this type of disorder, or that they think the continuity is necessary or advisable,...or,or,or.....

We discussed what i could do on my own, which sounded good, and might have seemed like a good trial, but realistically has been very difficult for me to do. Impossible, so far, actually.

If i do it, then I'm unable to do any other very basic needed actions. For dh or for myself.

Oh well, I'm muddling along.... until next Monday. Will do just small bits.

That's the long answer to the very short question.

small bits is amazing and better then nothing.

 

[Jules]

1 Pot Middle Eastern chicken

I’m definitely going to make this. I may have to substitute skinless chicken. DH won’t eat the skin and doesn’t want any bones. Or maybe I’ll do a 50/50 blend of chicken.

Do you think a 11/12” cast iron fry pan is large enough?

 

[RadishRose]

I’m definitely going to make this. I may have to substitute skinless chicken. DH won’t eat the skin and doesn’t want any bones. Or maybe I’ll do a 50/50 blend of chicken.

Do you think a 11/12” cast iron fry pan is large enough?

I’m definitely going to make this. I may have to substitute skinless chicken. DH won’t eat the skin and doesn’t want any bones. Or maybe I’ll do a 50/50 blend of chicken.

Do you think a 11/12” cast iron fry pan is large enough?

@Jules I don't know about the size of the pan.

I have eaten this type of chicken many many times with my Lebanese friends but they did not use cinnamon. I don't like cinnamon much anyway so I never used it.

I'd be careful of cast iron with lemon juice. I don't know how acid like tomatoes or lemons interact with cast iron I've only used enameled cast iron. We used a Pyrex.

I didn't read the recipe all through but we used plenty of garlic; not from the jar, fresh garlic so that's all I have to offer but OH-1 more thing all the flavors in the skin as you know. if hubby doesn't like it like you said, do half and half and good luck
Oh PS We never made our rice in the same pan but always had it on the side

 

[Jules]

I'd be careful of cast iron with lemon juice. I don't know how acid like tomatoes or lemons interact with cast iron I've only used enameled cast iron. We used a Pyrex.

I have lots of Pyrex so will use that too.

 

[Kaila]

Hello dear friends

Well here it is Wednesday I thought it was Tuesday.
Yesterday I had a new physical therapist. They interchange with each other. She was really nice in fact they're all nice.

So today I am sore and I only did one set so far but I will do the rest. Today the OT is coming and I really don't know what that is ....I think we're going to try exercising the arm, also yesterday the home health aide came for the first time. She washed my hair and since I already cleaned myself earlier in the morning I can't really get my back so she washed my back . I'm not comfortable with that but she was very nice.

She's from Ecuador; she told me she and her family are citizens of the United States but they are afraid to get grabbed off the street by ICE agents, I felt bad for her.

It's cloudy at 78 with poor air quality due to the fires in Canada.

I finally did make my soup I didn't do it when I said I would but I did yesterday and is delicious so I have some set aside for the freezer.

I joined Hulu so I can the new edition of King of the Hill. It's so funny and there were a lot of changes but not that many. I don't know if any of you are fans of King of the Hill but it's a laugh riot.

@Kaila Sorry about your PT. You can only do what you can and whatever that is, will still be beneficial to you Just don't overdo it I think if you keep trying it's gonna be OK.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

1 Pot Middle Eastern chicken

One Pot Middle Eastern Chicken and Rice -

I'm glad you have some helpers coming, even though i know what you mean. It's sometimes not comfortable letting them help in some ways.

The o.t. and p.t. often do overlap a lot, in what they do.
However, the o.t.'s often have some very good and specific suggestions
on how to change ways of doing self care tasks and household and meal prep, etc.

Perhaps they might suggest very practical adjustments and possible changes that are a big help and easier options to accomplish some simple goals.

Now I don't think i described that well at all.

Anyway, I hope that each one who comes is at least a little bit helpful for you.

Rather than each one of them just asking you the same list of questions, over and over, each time, the way they do.

I'm glad that soup of yours turned out well, and had some for the freezer, too.

 

[hearlady]

I just posted a funny hump day post and realized it's Thursday.

 

[hearlady]

So then this.....

 

[katlupe]

 

[Medusa]

Good Morning, Kaila and Friends.

We have a high of 85F/29C with air quality of "fair," today so, that's an improvement, with the air anyway.

@RadishRose, it's great that people are coming to help out and work on strengthening your arm. That chicken looks delicious.

Today, aside from the usuals, I'd like to get started on my digital grimoire and/or a digital vision board.

Hope everyone woke feeling hale and hearty this morning.

 

[Jules]

The weather cooled down yesterday. Rain, fortunately I had my umbrella. I’ll be carrying it today too and wearing jeans. Brrr. 60 isn’t an acceptable number for August.

 

[Pinky]

Going up to 30C/85F today. The dehumidifier has been on, more than off.

We're going on one of our drives, to a country town today. Will most likely stop to get an ice-cream cone at their local dairy

Hope everyone is staying cool - have a great day!

 

[Fritz]

I'm glad you have some helpers coming, even though i know what you mean. It's sometimes not comfortable letting them help in some ways.

The o.t. and p.t. often do overlap a lot, in what they do.
However, the o.t.'s often have some very good and specific suggestions
on how to change ways of doing self care tasks and household and meal prep, etc.

Perhaps they might suggest very practical adjustments and possible changes that are a big help and easier options to accomplish some simple goals.

Now I don't think i described that well at all.

Anyway, I hope that each one who comes is at least a little bit helpful for you.

Rather than each one of them just asking you the same list of questions, over and over, each time, the way they do.

I'm glad that soup of yours turned out well, and had some for the freezer, too.

You described it perfectly. I hope all goes well. And glad to see ya!