Gentle posts for gentle folks

Well, Molly the Moggie is still bossing me, in fact, I think she is teaching me 'Cat Lingo'.
You see, every time she prods my knees with her very sharp hooks, I shout, "Ow", or "Owoo", and now it's "Meow".
She is so clever. 😊
 

Kaila, would you believe that this is the first time I've looked at this thread. For some reason, I just bypassed it without looking to see what it was all about. You and I joined the same year, so have known each other for quite a while now. Actually, I had joined about a year or so earlier, but something occurred shortly after my arrival, and I left. Then, Matrix emailed me about a year later asking me to return and give it a try. I did and here I am.

I was dismayed to read you were confined to a hospital bed. I definitely hope that you are much better health wise at this point and wish you well of course. During this holiday season, joy and happiness are the order of the day. As it should be each day of the year.

I'll be playing catch-up to see what is what here. Until, I get caught up, I wish you a very lovely Good Morning and Happy Day.592915373_840555098620251_2144609089812614821_n.jpg
 

CallMeKate said:
Good morning, Kaila & Friends. Story time... Kate's wonderful neighbor brought her a hunk of coconut cake a few days ago. Kate ate it with supper... and has been sick as a doggie ever since. Don't remember ever being like this but I know that food poisoning takes a few days to clear out. I'm keeping up with the water, but even chicken soup isn't working to keep in me. So anyhow, not here to complain but rather to say I may be AWOL for a few days. Hugs to you all! 🤗
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Wow, what could have been in that coconut cake. 🫣😐😵‍💫
That's awful aftermath to deal with, for you. 😕
Glad you were able to stop in and tell us.
I was wondering. 💗
 
Babs2u said:
Hi Kaila,
I enjoy checking in on you. I hope you have a restful day tomorrow. PT and the pharmacy is a lot for one day, I made my Christmas card. It is not as good as I had hoped but I am thankful that I came up with something. These hands don't always cooperate but they need to be challenged.
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I'm always glad to see your posts, and in addition, the little tell-tale signs that you've been here and that you care.
☺️😀😄🥰
 
Lewkat said:
Kaila, would you believe that this is the first time I've looked at this thread. For some reason, I just bypassed it without looking to see what it was all about. You and I joined the same year, so have known each other for quite a while now. Actually, I had joined about a year or so earlier, but something occurred shortly after my arrival, and I left. Then, Matrix emailed me about a year later asking me to return and give it a try. I did and here I am.

I was dismayed to read you were confined to a hospital bed. I definitely hope that you are much better health wise at this point and wish you well of course. During this holiday season, joy and happiness are the order of the day. As it should be each day of the year.

I'll be playing catch-up to see what is what here. Until, I get caught up, I wish you a very lovely Good Morning and Happy Day.View attachment 472995
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What a wonderful letter-post, you took the time to write, and a nice surprise here to brighten my day, today!
Thank you. 🤗

Yes, 1 year ago, it was a dreadfully difficult month of December for me, and my husband had also had an unexpected medical crisis.
Members here encouraged me to start this thread, and it has continued to be an important lifeline for me, as i navigate the new territory.
Hoping to get through this holiday season, better than last year!

Again, thank you. ☺️
 
MarciKS said:
It's nice he lets you have a male friend. Mine freaked out when I had one.
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This is a totally innocent comment, I know. 🤗

Here's the thing: as far as I know, I am actually the only poly person on SF and, being very comfortably open about it as I am, I do feel a responsibility to "represent" the poly community, as it were, and clear up not-uncommon misconceptions.

So, it's not that my husband is letting me do anything. It is actually a mutual understanding, love and respect thing, that very much involves the two of us making decisions together about our marriage and how it works best for the both of us.

There's no reason to expect people who are not poly to know that, though. Why would they?

Sending you ❤️ .
 
Medusa said:
This is a totally innocent comment, I know. 🤗

Here's the thing: as far as I know, I am actually the only poly person on SF and, being very comfortably open about it as I am, I do feel a responsibility to "represent" the poly community, as it were, and clear up not-uncommon misconceptions.

So, it's not that my husband is letting me do anything. It is actually a mutual understanding, love and respect thing, that very much involves the two of us making decisions together about our marriage and how it works best for the both of us.

There's no reason to expect people who are not poly to know that, though. Why would they?

Sending you ❤️ .
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Oh I'm sorry. I totally misunderstood. I thought he was just a gaming friend. I had one during the pandemic. Sorry. I'm such a dork. LOL
 
Good Afternoon, Kaila and Friends 🤗 :coffee:🎄

The day is looking good, so far. :) I've just finished the second Lucius walk and all my other "things" to this point in the day. My days are very much front-loaded.

I'm still looking at quilting fabrics, but having a lot of trouble with indecision about choosing designs. It's actually getting a bit frustrating so I'm putting it aside for a breath. I think maybe I want to play with my Barbie Fashion Designer kit. ☺️

@RadishRose , your dog is adorable! What a sweetie. It is wonderful that you've made a move that sounds like it's going to improve your life. 🥰

@Lewkat , welcome back to Kaila's wonderful, come-as-you-are, happy, safe-zone thread. 🤗

@Kaila, it's just awesome that you re-learned how to drive! Girl, you just keep locking in! You inspire me, Kaila.

Wishing everyone here a wonderful Friday afternoon. (And good thoughts for Kate!)
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CallMeKate said:
Good morning, Kaila & Friends. Story time... Kate's wonderful neighbor brought her a hunk of coconut cake a few days ago. Kate ate it with supper... and has been sick as a doggie ever since. Don't remember ever being like this but I know that food poisoning takes a few days to clear out. I'm keeping up with the water, but even chicken soup isn't working to keep in me. So anyhow, not here to complain but rather to say I may be AWOL for a few days. Hugs to you all! 🤗
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I'm so sorry you were ambushed by coconut cake! :( Sucks to be sick like that. Hoping it clears up quickly. Healing vibes!

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Jules said:
Kaila, you are very lucky to be close to all your care givers. Sometimes when someone is choosing a home a long way out of town, I think of the long term obstacles. I do hope you find a new doctor soon.
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Thank you for this post, Jules.
The Doctors office is giving me a different specialist at the same location. I will see the new one in mid January.

So that is a positive. I saw my new one very briefly in the hall, there. She might be good.

I'm still sad about the one leaving. The communication was unusually good.
And I attached myself more than I sometimes do, because of the circumstances I first went to her, and how she helped me, then and all year long.

(@PeppermintPatty had posted that the Dr she likes is leaving and she doesn't have a new one yet)

I agree with you. Even I, years ago ,wanted to live in a very small town in woods or rural, but that would be a very huge hardship now!
 
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MarciKS said:
@Kaila how did pt go today?
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Thanks for asking!
It went well (yesterday, now)

We worked on my walking; and we also worked on additional ways for me to move myself up and out of my bed at home.
We fit in a few more laughs than usual too, which help me so much. 😁
Kindness first, and then, acceptance, (or vice versa?)😉
and then, humor, are so important to me.

In some order or other, of those 3.
🙃🫠😊☺️😄🤩😆
 
Medusa said:
I was trying think of something clever to respond with and first thought of, "Yes, I'm a busy girl." But realized pretty quickly that sends the wrong message. Then I thought of, "That's me, SF's friendly, neighborhood poly girl." But I played that back in my head and... no. So, I'm defaulting to, yeah, it's a poly thing. :) Boring, I know. lol
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I’m not sure how you do it. Keeping one man happy is tough enough for me. lol. It obviously works well for you. I’m happy for you.,
 
Medusa said:
Hey, there. :) I popped in after the game (we won!) and before bed to find this lovely message. 🤗 (And @MarciKS's fun, teasing one). ;)

It sounds like you've had a very productive day! Awesome. :) -- Glad you're not going out tomorrow and you'll be getting some rest.

Did I mention how cool it was that you had six finches at your feeder? We're getting my son, who lives with us, a bird feeder with a camera in it that he can watch from his phone, for Christmas. He enjoys wild life, but doesn't get out a whole lot, cept dog walks and occasional outings so I thought he might enjoy such a gift. I'm hoping there will be some birdies over winter for him to watch.

Hope you are having a good night, dear friend. ❤️
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That sounds like a great, fun gift!👍🤩
Will the bird feeder be located in a spot that he can get to easily when it needs filling?
In snow too?
 
Kaila said:
@PeppermintPatty
Thank you for those caring comments about me and my posts. 🥰

I relearned how to drive, this year, so i am able to do these short drives, with rest days in between. It's very good to be able to be more helpful for my dh and for myself. 👍☺️

I'm not able to walk much.
But have been working on that at p.t. all year, along with other movements.
I've made progress but it's inconsistent.

But it's significant progress. 😉😊😄
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Hi Kaila
It’s great that you were brave enough to learn how to drive in such late years of your life. Clearly you needed a licence to help your husband.

Im glad you have physical therapy to help you walk properly. Clearly you weren’t walking to your appointments. I’m sometimes slow on figuring things out..Sorry. Now I know though.

I’m glad you are pushing yourself to go to your appointments. You have a lot going to be proud of.
 
Every now and then I miss some posts.

@RadishRose, after your bad fall it makes a great deal of sense to move to more safe quarters. Will you stay in your home town or move closer to your GGs’ family. Little Doggie looks so comfy.

Kate, get well quickly. What on earth can someone put in coconut cake that would make you ill?

Kaila, you’ve come a long way, baby. Hard to believe it’s a year.
 
RadishRose said:
@Medusa can we call you a "Poly-Anna"? 🥰 :giggle::love:

Selling my condo and have moved to assisted living; a good move for me. Plenty to do here and I'm among people. (y)

@Kaila yeah, I know about the December Blues,,,,you're not alone my friend. 🥕🫂

Everyone....big hugs!
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I’m sorry Raddish Rose. I didn’t realize you fell and certainly didn’t realize you moved. You certainly didn’t waste time. That was a fast transition. I hope you enjoy assisted living. You’ll be sure to make lots of friends.
 
Good morning, @Kaila and co. A dull, dampish morning but still mild at 52F. The other day I bought a very small artificial tree, just under 2 ft tall. I already have a taller one but it's getting to be a struggle getting it set up etc. I know I my sons or grandson would do that for me but I am very happy with the smaller one and I bought some new tiny lights to go on it. I do prefer a real tree but stopped getting one of those once my sons had grown up.

@CallMeKate - sorry about the food poisoning... here's hoping you will soon be on the mend. 🫂

@Kaila - very pleased your physical therapy went well and I agree, a few laughs along the way certainly helps!

@RadishRose - love your little dog. 😍 All the very best to you in your new place. Sounds like you are settling in nicely.

I'd best get on - doing housework in stages. Gone are the days when I'd have whizzed through it in no time at all.

Love to all the lovely people on here. 🥕🥕

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