You might ask. I am doing pretty fine today, thank you.
I have a new doctor(s) and am beginning to get some help. My personal physiscian, Mel, was right on point on our first visit. He upped my trazadone so I sleep better, got me into a pain management group that starts later this month, and got me into a psychiatrist to oversee my psychotrophic drugs. I still need to make an appointment for the MSW to talk about those things that I need help changing.
I have many more decent days than horribly bad days. Still am agoraphobic, to the point I have to ask Scott to accompany me to the grocery store most of the time. The fibro pain is constant now, with excrutiating pain about every six to eight weeks lasting for about two weeks.
Yet all in all, things are looking up right now.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
New Year
My resolutions are not going to be achieved anyway, so no resolutions! I am resolute in that!
Our beloved Max Excellent Katt died back in September. We were so grieved. He had a heart attact and then threw a thomboisis (blood clot) that paralysised his hind end. It happened so fast. He is soaring.
It took about three months and serendipity for us to find our little Miri. The Humane Sociiety of the Willamette Valley had a Black Friday sale on black cats. How adorable! All mostly black cats were free! The $50 - $70 fee was waived.
We walked in looking for an older female and left with a 3 month old spayed kitten with giardia. Which we didn't know about until we were called two weeks later. Luckily I found a free visit coupon for a vet visit and took a very sick Wolf in for meds. All is well now. One happy family.
Our beloved Max Excellent Katt died back in September. We were so grieved. He had a heart attact and then threw a thomboisis (blood clot) that paralysised his hind end. It happened so fast. He is soaring.
It took about three months and serendipity for us to find our little Miri. The Humane Sociiety of the Willamette Valley had a Black Friday sale on black cats. How adorable! All mostly black cats were free! The $50 - $70 fee was waived.
We walked in looking for an older female and left with a 3 month old spayed kitten with giardia. Which we didn't know about until we were called two weeks later. Luckily I found a free visit coupon for a vet visit and took a very sick Wolf in for meds. All is well now. One happy family.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween!
Trick or treat,
Smell my feet,
Give me something good to eat!
So much to accomplish today.
Goals:
A bientot.
Smell my feet,
Give me something good to eat!
So much to accomplish today.
Goals:
- Starting with the ceiling, super clean the living room
- Clean the fridge
- Make a chicken dinner Italiano
- Hand out some treats
- Bedtime 8 pm
A bientot.
Friday, November 5, 2010
I am Back
Yes. I am finally back to blogging.
Moving was quite a chore and more disruptive than I thought it would be. Add to that, I have been hit HARD by IBS and only now getting back to a more normal, normally regular.
I still haven't got everything unpacked yet. Hey, it's only been 2.5 months. I have to get the guest room finished by mid-December because Selene and Lennon will be here for about 2.5 weeks over Christmas and New Years. (She'll also be staying with her aunt and uncle and granddads as well.)
The cats have settled in. Max escaped one day. He made it around the south wing (bedrooms) and froze when he got to the entry window. I had to rescue him. He was petrified. Wolf likes to sneak out the front door and smell the mailbox area, then back into the house for a snuggle. And, Wolf has been learning the 'stay' command when I open the door. If you can believe a cat will stay on command.
As for Scott having a shorter commute. Nope. He still pulls in at about 7pm. He finds traffic is a lot slower during his commute times. We are coming to terms with our shopping. All the grocery stores are just down the road. Furthest is Safeway at less than 3 miles. So our shopping is all on one street! It's just that the stores are at least 50% bigger than the ones we used to shop at. And that takes more time.
It's nice to be back. I'll write more later!
Moving was quite a chore and more disruptive than I thought it would be. Add to that, I have been hit HARD by IBS and only now getting back to a more normal, normally regular.
I still haven't got everything unpacked yet. Hey, it's only been 2.5 months. I have to get the guest room finished by mid-December because Selene and Lennon will be here for about 2.5 weeks over Christmas and New Years. (She'll also be staying with her aunt and uncle and granddads as well.)
The cats have settled in. Max escaped one day. He made it around the south wing (bedrooms) and froze when he got to the entry window. I had to rescue him. He was petrified. Wolf likes to sneak out the front door and smell the mailbox area, then back into the house for a snuggle. And, Wolf has been learning the 'stay' command when I open the door. If you can believe a cat will stay on command.
As for Scott having a shorter commute. Nope. He still pulls in at about 7pm. He finds traffic is a lot slower during his commute times. We are coming to terms with our shopping. All the grocery stores are just down the road. Furthest is Safeway at less than 3 miles. So our shopping is all on one street! It's just that the stores are at least 50% bigger than the ones we used to shop at. And that takes more time.
It's nice to be back. I'll write more later!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Whew!
And it is hot in Oregon! For the fourth day in a row we are over 90F. That is hot! Humidity is running about 14% - 22% and that means one careless spark can cause a forest wildfire, a grain field to explode into flames, or burn a backyard. That's why I am staying inside, in the cool.
Packing continues. Seems I just get one area done and another pops up needing packing! Oh well, the liquor store boxes are just plain great. Strong and just the right size for most everything. Debbie will be here Wednesday to help with the loading, unloading, and putting things right. She will be taking home a dozen of Mom's Ball Freezer Jars for herself and a dozen for Peggy. Those things are selling for $12 each. Which means any leftover will be sold. I just plan on keeping a few for me.
Yesterday, we spent our 40th Anniversary packing. We took it slow and easy. Sometime in the next couple of months we will go to the Coast for a weekend. We celebrated with a Taco Salad with Chicken. Scott was so tired he was in bed by 8:30pm and he slept the night through.
That's it for today. I won't be posting for the next few days. Lot's to do.
Packing continues. Seems I just get one area done and another pops up needing packing! Oh well, the liquor store boxes are just plain great. Strong and just the right size for most everything. Debbie will be here Wednesday to help with the loading, unloading, and putting things right. She will be taking home a dozen of Mom's Ball Freezer Jars for herself and a dozen for Peggy. Those things are selling for $12 each. Which means any leftover will be sold. I just plan on keeping a few for me.
Yesterday, we spent our 40th Anniversary packing. We took it slow and easy. Sometime in the next couple of months we will go to the Coast for a weekend. We celebrated with a Taco Salad with Chicken. Scott was so tired he was in bed by 8:30pm and he slept the night through.
That's it for today. I won't be posting for the next few days. Lot's to do.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Happy 61st Scott!
Yeppers, today my soul-mate turns 61! So, Happy Birthday my Love!
Boy, were we busy yesterday. It started off with a Dr visit for me. Just a follow-up on my mental state. I was in and out and on my way in less than 40 minutes. While I was doing that, Scott took Grover to the Humane Society. I realized that this will be the 4th re-homing for him. He is so adorable, I really think he will find a new home quickly. I just hope that this one will be able to keep him.
Then, it was off to the newspaper to get more end rolls. I am packing the jars with food in them. We decided to sell all the rest of the jars and canning supplies. It was a hard decision, but with the fibro and mental problems flaring I just don't know if I will be able to do the work when the food is ripe and waiting.
Scott needed to get some diabetic testing done. It took minutes and we were off again. We ate brunch at a little cafe in West Salem that used to have the best food around. Alas, the new owners don't know how to cook. It was disastrous!
Then home we went. We digested our breakfast as we talked about what needs to be done, bought, and all for the bathroom. Scott was off for his Dr visit. I decided to take a nap, I'd only slept four hours the night before. I woke, sometime later, all groggy and Scott was nowhere in sight. I called him, he was getting the cashier's check for our apartment deposit.
Back to Salem we went to pay the deposit and sign the rental agreement. Scott explained he was at the Dr's office for two and a half hours. Seems there were two emergencies that came in. He was there for a check-up, he's fine, and to get some official paperwork filled out and signed by the Dr. With that done, he went to the bank.
While waiting our turn at the manager's office, we were able to make the change from homeowners insurance to renters insurance with one phone call. Papers signed, we decided on burgers for dinner. Home again. We missed getting the address changed at the PO and getting our garage sale permit from the city. Scott will do both next week.
It was a busy, busy day. Poor Scott didn't sleep well last night. I hope he gets some rest tonight. We have the garage/shop to go through tomorrow. Since the temps are in the 90's, we need to get the work done early or else late. And I vote for early. That leaves late for rest and recuperation.
Boy, were we busy yesterday. It started off with a Dr visit for me. Just a follow-up on my mental state. I was in and out and on my way in less than 40 minutes. While I was doing that, Scott took Grover to the Humane Society. I realized that this will be the 4th re-homing for him. He is so adorable, I really think he will find a new home quickly. I just hope that this one will be able to keep him.
Then, it was off to the newspaper to get more end rolls. I am packing the jars with food in them. We decided to sell all the rest of the jars and canning supplies. It was a hard decision, but with the fibro and mental problems flaring I just don't know if I will be able to do the work when the food is ripe and waiting.
Scott needed to get some diabetic testing done. It took minutes and we were off again. We ate brunch at a little cafe in West Salem that used to have the best food around. Alas, the new owners don't know how to cook. It was disastrous!
Then home we went. We digested our breakfast as we talked about what needs to be done, bought, and all for the bathroom. Scott was off for his Dr visit. I decided to take a nap, I'd only slept four hours the night before. I woke, sometime later, all groggy and Scott was nowhere in sight. I called him, he was getting the cashier's check for our apartment deposit.
Back to Salem we went to pay the deposit and sign the rental agreement. Scott explained he was at the Dr's office for two and a half hours. Seems there were two emergencies that came in. He was there for a check-up, he's fine, and to get some official paperwork filled out and signed by the Dr. With that done, he went to the bank.
While waiting our turn at the manager's office, we were able to make the change from homeowners insurance to renters insurance with one phone call. Papers signed, we decided on burgers for dinner. Home again. We missed getting the address changed at the PO and getting our garage sale permit from the city. Scott will do both next week.
It was a busy, busy day. Poor Scott didn't sleep well last night. I hope he gets some rest tonight. We have the garage/shop to go through tomorrow. Since the temps are in the 90's, we need to get the work done early or else late. And I vote for early. That leaves late for rest and recuperation.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
It's still summer. I had to remind myself this morning. It's 11am and 63F outside right now. Overcast and a little windy. I'm in a sweater, long pants, and socks. I used to love these mornings when I was picking beans or blackberries. You can sure get a lot done without the heat!
Yesterday I did a number on my back. No, not picking up something too heavy. I was just walking across the floor and POW! my back went into spasms. I treated it quickly, muscle relaxer and pain reliever, and by this am it is fine. I didn't get much done yesterday, as I was too 'floaty' to get much done. I did fix dinner and it was yummy.
It's time to get back to work. I have the coat closet and bathroom non-essentials to pack today. Have a great day!
Yesterday I did a number on my back. No, not picking up something too heavy. I was just walking across the floor and POW! my back went into spasms. I treated it quickly, muscle relaxer and pain reliever, and by this am it is fine. I didn't get much done yesterday, as I was too 'floaty' to get much done. I did fix dinner and it was yummy.
It's time to get back to work. I have the coat closet and bathroom non-essentials to pack today. Have a great day!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Conversation
Oh, how I want to talk with my mother. To sit with her and just chat about whatever. To share my pain and my joys. To snuggle with her while she plays with my hair. The feel of her, the smell of her, I miss it so.
Tonight, Scott and I watched 'Shrink'. I recommend you take the time. In the end, everything is looking up for all who were hurting in the beginning. It made me cry. Because, you see, I will never feel like everything is looking up. No without more therapy and a cocktail of psychotrophic drugs.
The movie ask the question, "Why do suicides do it?"
There was no answer. Because, there is no answer. I personally know some of the answers. But, each individual has their own reasons. Some cannot express those reasons.
The most common reason is pain. Physical or psychological, it's pain. It is unrelenting. You can never escape it.
I am doing better. I have handled most of this move on my own. I found the apartment. I scheduled the new utilities and the movers. I am doing the lion's share of the packing and sorting.
I think, from the time we move, I will be more involved in our finances. It's only right that we share those duties and tonight we made up a dirty budget. We still have to figure somethings out; but for the most part, every expense is accounted for. It's a good budget, with savings, vacations, dinners out, clothes included.
Tonight, I want to finish sorting the dining room and living room. The storage room is filling with all the boxes and stuff. Funny, how when you really look at it; just how little you really use everyday and just how little you need for your life.
Less is more! I did find solutions for all the crystal, that will have it accessible. My old baby dresser (Dad converted it to nut, bolt and nail storage) will be used for Scott's tools and a few nuts and bolts. I will sand it and verethane it (to reduce the lead pain chipping off.) It will fit in the 2nd bedroom closet.
Bon Nuit!
Tonight, Scott and I watched 'Shrink'. I recommend you take the time. In the end, everything is looking up for all who were hurting in the beginning. It made me cry. Because, you see, I will never feel like everything is looking up. No without more therapy and a cocktail of psychotrophic drugs.
The movie ask the question, "Why do suicides do it?"
There was no answer. Because, there is no answer. I personally know some of the answers. But, each individual has their own reasons. Some cannot express those reasons.
The most common reason is pain. Physical or psychological, it's pain. It is unrelenting. You can never escape it.
I am doing better. I have handled most of this move on my own. I found the apartment. I scheduled the new utilities and the movers. I am doing the lion's share of the packing and sorting.
I think, from the time we move, I will be more involved in our finances. It's only right that we share those duties and tonight we made up a dirty budget. We still have to figure somethings out; but for the most part, every expense is accounted for. It's a good budget, with savings, vacations, dinners out, clothes included.
Tonight, I want to finish sorting the dining room and living room. The storage room is filling with all the boxes and stuff. Funny, how when you really look at it; just how little you really use everyday and just how little you need for your life.
Less is more! I did find solutions for all the crystal, that will have it accessible. My old baby dresser (Dad converted it to nut, bolt and nail storage) will be used for Scott's tools and a few nuts and bolts. I will sand it and verethane it (to reduce the lead pain chipping off.) It will fit in the 2nd bedroom closet.
Bon Nuit!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
A Packing Saturday
First off, dinner with Dad and Dorthy was great. Rob, Debbie, and Lindsay were also there. We had sweet and sour meatballs, mashed taters, coleslaw, fresh pickles and corn on the cob. With homemade lemon meringue pie! I couldn't find mucilage, so I gave Dad a bottle of good ol' Elmers. We all got a good laugh!
Debbie came over today and helped pack the dining room and the giant, built-in hutch. Wow! Let's just say, there was a lot of stuff. I still have the desk to do, but that won't take long. My goal of a room a day is being met just fine.
Friday, Scott worked on the backroom, used to be a garage until he built the new wall. We've just been using it as a catch-all. He sorted the stuff we're keeping and that that is being sold. He moved to Grandma Lee's old maple dresser to the living room. We are going to use it for storage and a TV stand.
I got boxes from the liquor store. What a score! I got over 25 boxes with those cardboard liners. We used the liners to cushion the Franciscan Ware!
Tomorrow, Scott is going to work on the shop. I am going to do some 'neatening' and begin study on the Fung Shui. Can't wait for normal again.
Debbie came over today and helped pack the dining room and the giant, built-in hutch. Wow! Let's just say, there was a lot of stuff. I still have the desk to do, but that won't take long. My goal of a room a day is being met just fine.
Friday, Scott worked on the backroom, used to be a garage until he built the new wall. We've just been using it as a catch-all. He sorted the stuff we're keeping and that that is being sold. He moved to Grandma Lee's old maple dresser to the living room. We are going to use it for storage and a TV stand.
I got boxes from the liquor store. What a score! I got over 25 boxes with those cardboard liners. We used the liners to cushion the Franciscan Ware!
Tomorrow, Scott is going to work on the shop. I am going to do some 'neatening' and begin study on the Fung Shui. Can't wait for normal again.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Happy 89th, Dad!
Today my dad is 89 years old. Wow, that's about 15 years longer than we thought he would make it. (Back when Grandpa Jake died - at 78, we took bets on how long Dad would survive.) No one took over 75. But, guess he decided to fool us all. Anyway, I'm going over there for dinner tonight.
I guess I'd better get him a small gift. When I was about 9 - 10 I gave him a bottle of mucilage for Christmas. Wonder if they still make the stuff?
The worst part of the past two weeks has been IBS. I've been through this so many times; but it sure makes life rough. Sorry if you have a queasy stomach, but I have had diarrhea for the past two weeks. Imodium is my friend. I am craving liquids to replenish what is leaving. I get shaky and have to eat more frequently which means ----- more frequently. All I know is, This too shall pass. ;)
Yesterday I got the 2nd bedroom packed. Books, art supplies, paper. I still have to find a box for all the treasured Girl Scout stuff. I am going to make a scrapbook this winter, with the help of that scrapbooker extraordinaire, Sabrina.
Today, I am cleaning the bathrooms. And doing some general picking up and putting away. You wouldn't believe what a mess the house it. Really. Well, it's only two weeks and then we move the good stuff out of here and leave the non-essentials behind. Talk about de-cluttering!
Hopefully, by just having what we really need about, I will have an easier time keeping the house up!
I guess I'd better get him a small gift. When I was about 9 - 10 I gave him a bottle of mucilage for Christmas. Wonder if they still make the stuff?
The worst part of the past two weeks has been IBS. I've been through this so many times; but it sure makes life rough. Sorry if you have a queasy stomach, but I have had diarrhea for the past two weeks. Imodium is my friend. I am craving liquids to replenish what is leaving. I get shaky and have to eat more frequently which means ----- more frequently. All I know is, This too shall pass. ;)
Yesterday I got the 2nd bedroom packed. Books, art supplies, paper. I still have to find a box for all the treasured Girl Scout stuff. I am going to make a scrapbook this winter, with the help of that scrapbooker extraordinaire, Sabrina.
Today, I am cleaning the bathrooms. And doing some general picking up and putting away. You wouldn't believe what a mess the house it. Really. Well, it's only two weeks and then we move the good stuff out of here and leave the non-essentials behind. Talk about de-cluttering!
Hopefully, by just having what we really need about, I will have an easier time keeping the house up!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Exhaustion
Yesterday I paid for all that activity on Monday. I couldn't stay awake. I was just plain exhausted. So I allowed myself to sleep. Today, I feel so much better.
I went back to Walmart yesterday (they were supposed to have boxes for me). Well, seems the afternoon crew give out the wrong information on boxes. You have to call at 9:30pm to have boxes ready at 7am. So, tonight, I'll make the call. The store manager did find me about a dozen boxes.
In Lennon news: He took off his diaper and gave it to his mom. Then he proceeded to pee on her foot. Guess he's ready for potty training.
I really don't have much to write about today. I need to clean house and get more packing done. Debbie is coming over Saturday to help pack. I am saving the dining room with the giant, built in hutch and the kitchen for her to help with.
Scott will do the shop on Friday. And then, on Sunday he will finish the shop and get to the backroom. Meanwhile, there's the bedroom, bathrooms, and living room. Packing 945 sq ft house, 150sq ft shop, 200 sq ft backroom.
Better get my breakfast and get to work.
Tuna sandwiches, chips, and strawberry shortcake for dinner tonight.
I went back to Walmart yesterday (they were supposed to have boxes for me). Well, seems the afternoon crew give out the wrong information on boxes. You have to call at 9:30pm to have boxes ready at 7am. So, tonight, I'll make the call. The store manager did find me about a dozen boxes.
In Lennon news: He took off his diaper and gave it to his mom. Then he proceeded to pee on her foot. Guess he's ready for potty training.
I really don't have much to write about today. I need to clean house and get more packing done. Debbie is coming over Saturday to help pack. I am saving the dining room with the giant, built in hutch and the kitchen for her to help with.
Scott will do the shop on Friday. And then, on Sunday he will finish the shop and get to the backroom. Meanwhile, there's the bedroom, bathrooms, and living room. Packing 945 sq ft house, 150sq ft shop, 200 sq ft backroom.
Better get my breakfast and get to work.
Tuna sandwiches, chips, and strawberry shortcake for dinner tonight.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
I Picked Out the Apartment!
Yes, I did. Then, after I got home, I realized that the one I chose didn't have W/D hook-up. :(. Okay, the laundry is right outside the door. End unit, ground floor, parking space right in front of the door, next to the pool, grassy area just off the patio, covered parking for one of us, 950 sq ft. 475 in living/kitchn and 475 in 2 bedrooms and bath. Just about what we have here. We move on the 18th or just after. Done! Oh, by the way, it came in $250 under budget!
I also did all my list:
Go to the bank, check
Apartment, check
Boxes, check - well, this am, Walmart fills requests for boxes from the nightly restocking crew. You pick them up the next morning.
Newsprint end roll, check!
I also fixed dinner, bought some milk, juice and kitty toys.
Whew, yes I am tired!
Have you ever wondered just what goes through your pet's mind? While in the back room, I noticed a stinky odor near the old chest of drawers. I found one of the cat's had pooed in a pristinely clean glass jar. He had to balance himself on the edge of a 3 in opening and poo! From the way it was sitting there, it just looked like it needed a sealed lid to keep it for all eternity!
Conversation with my daughter:
me - Hello?
her - Hi
grandson - Kukka poo
her - What?
grandson - Kukka poo
her - Mom, I'll call you right back. The dog just pooed in Lennon's room.
her - Yes, I know 'Kukka poo' get out of it, I'll take care of it.
grandson picks up the phone and announces, 'Kukka poo.'
click.
I also did all my list:
Go to the bank, check
Apartment, check
Boxes, check - well, this am, Walmart fills requests for boxes from the nightly restocking crew. You pick them up the next morning.
Newsprint end roll, check!
I also fixed dinner, bought some milk, juice and kitty toys.
Whew, yes I am tired!
Have you ever wondered just what goes through your pet's mind? While in the back room, I noticed a stinky odor near the old chest of drawers. I found one of the cat's had pooed in a pristinely clean glass jar. He had to balance himself on the edge of a 3 in opening and poo! From the way it was sitting there, it just looked like it needed a sealed lid to keep it for all eternity!
Conversation with my daughter:
me - Hello?
her - Hi
grandson - Kukka poo
her - What?
grandson - Kukka poo
her - Mom, I'll call you right back. The dog just pooed in Lennon's room.
her - Yes, I know 'Kukka poo' get out of it, I'll take care of it.
grandson picks up the phone and announces, 'Kukka poo.'
click.
Lennon and Kukka
Monday, August 2, 2010
We Have An Apartment!
Yuppers, we were finally approved and I go to pick out the apartment I want in a couple of hours! Now, maybe I can relax. Really, I have been so wound up I am starting to unravel. I have been relying on the energy to do somethings around the house. Now, it's time to get the energy focused at packing and re-familiarizing myself with fung shui.
Yes, I practice fung shui. It makes for a harmonious home and helps to keep the chi flowing throughout my life. I use the books of Sharon Stasney, who has simplified fung shui so us Americans can better understand the complex lines of thought. Her book Chic Living With Feng Shui: Stylish Designs for Harmonious Living
combines her three previous books into one easy to understand and relate to your life.
In other errands:
Old Gerlinger Park is closed, Polk County just doesn't have enough money to keep their spartan county parks open. We used to picnic there a lot. It has nice shallows for kids to play in and lots of shade to rest in on hot summer days.
We took a drive alongside the edge of the valley with farms to left of us and forest to the right. I was reminded of living in the Coquille River Valley in Coos County. It's like that all over Western Oregon. Forests coming down to touch the wide river valleys combining farming and logging in one small space. The farms are small and each is unique. I think per acre, the Willamette Valley produces more variety of product than anywhere else in the US.
Yes, I practice fung shui. It makes for a harmonious home and helps to keep the chi flowing throughout my life. I use the books of Sharon Stasney, who has simplified fung shui so us Americans can better understand the complex lines of thought. Her book Chic Living With Feng Shui: Stylish Designs for Harmonious Living
combines her three previous books into one easy to understand and relate to your life.In other errands:
- Stop by the Safeway and Walmart to see if they have any boxes
- Stop by the newspaper and buy an end roll of newsprint to use to cushion delicates. (Since there is no printing on the paper, there will be no smugs on the items wrapped.
- Go to the bank to get money to put in the other bank to pay the deposit on the apartment.
Old Gerlinger Park is closed, Polk County just doesn't have enough money to keep their spartan county parks open. We used to picnic there a lot. It has nice shallows for kids to play in and lots of shade to rest in on hot summer days.
We took a drive alongside the edge of the valley with farms to left of us and forest to the right. I was reminded of living in the Coquille River Valley in Coos County. It's like that all over Western Oregon. Forests coming down to touch the wide river valleys combining farming and logging in one small space. The farms are small and each is unique. I think per acre, the Willamette Valley produces more variety of product than anywhere else in the US.
I will leave you with a picture from yesterday --- Fireweed, Epilobium angustifolium and if you peer through the pink you will see the white of flower of Blue Elderberry, Sambucus cerulea.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Marine Air and Sundry
One thing about living in the Willamette Valley, one day you will be scorched and the next a load of marine air will move in and you'll be lucky to hit 75F. Such is now. It's 10am and 58F. I had to look for my slippers!
Lennon has learned to take off his diaper! He wants to wear pull ups but is not ready for potty training. So he goes around channeling his inner plumber, butt crack and all! It's cute, but embarrassing when they are in public. The joys of approaching two.
Last night Scott made a breakthrough! He is getting rid of almost all of his books! Yeah! I am only keeping a very few. After all, there is something called the world wide web and a big building holding thousands of tomes. We are breaking the print addiction! After all, like 99% of those books have not been cracked in the past five years!
News flash, this just in....................Grover has broken one of the scratching posts! As he attacked it, the fiber board base disintegrated; leaving two pieces to be attacked and played with. That post must be at least 10 years old. Got my monies worth with that one!
All you dear readers have a pleasant day. We are going in search of boxes.
Lennon has learned to take off his diaper! He wants to wear pull ups but is not ready for potty training. So he goes around channeling his inner plumber, butt crack and all! It's cute, but embarrassing when they are in public. The joys of approaching two.
Last night Scott made a breakthrough! He is getting rid of almost all of his books! Yeah! I am only keeping a very few. After all, there is something called the world wide web and a big building holding thousands of tomes. We are breaking the print addiction! After all, like 99% of those books have not been cracked in the past five years!
News flash, this just in....................Grover has broken one of the scratching posts! As he attacked it, the fiber board base disintegrated; leaving two pieces to be attacked and played with. That post must be at least 10 years old. Got my monies worth with that one!
All you dear readers have a pleasant day. We are going in search of boxes.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
What the Hell?
I have been trying to write for so long and nothing of any consequence comes out. I was talking to Selene this am and she suggested I get back to the reason for the blog: My sanity. So here goes some steam of thought.
I called Selene last night and just because she was cleaning a toilet with a pumice stone (made specifically for that reason) and getting the apartment ready to move; I began to sob uncontrollably. It was just ridicules and cathartic at the same time.
I had gotten up from a nap and Scott wasn’t home. It was his day off and he should have been home. So I called him. He was at the store. Needless to say, we needed what he was buying. But I was distraught at his being gone.
I’ve had the ‘sleepies’ for a couple of days and am feeling the stress of the move. I have been taking up to three mg of lorazapam every day. My max limit.
The ‘sleepies’ are over now. I woke feeling refreshed and no memory of visually complex and full story dreams. Back to normal dreams. The reason fibro sufferers have these sleep problems is due to the brain not dropping down into the deepest level of sleep. We stay in the upper regions of sleep. And have especially vibrant dreams with lots and lots of REM time. So there is no rest for the wicked.
There is so much more packing to do. It’s hard. Do I pack the junk drawer now? Wait until the last minute since we use the junk in it? Do I pack the crystal for storage or will I perhaps need it for holidays? If I take it to the apartment where will I store it? There is no built in storage and what I have will not hold most of what I need to store?
Boxes, must stop by the stores and ask for boxes. Get in a supply of good strong tape. Go to the newspaper office and buy an end roll of newsprint to wrap up the breakables.
Get the two cars on Craigslist. Have the truck ready for Craigslist the day after we move. Look at Craigslist for a car for Scott to drive to work. Then I get the Olds.
Okay, that’s enough for today. I have kitchen work, laundry, and getting my art and craft supplies packed into the great-great grandparent’s Wells steamer chest and great-grandpa Charlie’s work chest. Find some boxes in the back room. Get the office ready to hold all we are moving and the back room ready to hold all that is getting sold.
At least the weather is cool and just right for working hard!
I called Selene last night and just because she was cleaning a toilet with a pumice stone (made specifically for that reason) and getting the apartment ready to move; I began to sob uncontrollably. It was just ridicules and cathartic at the same time.
I had gotten up from a nap and Scott wasn’t home. It was his day off and he should have been home. So I called him. He was at the store. Needless to say, we needed what he was buying. But I was distraught at his being gone.
I’ve had the ‘sleepies’ for a couple of days and am feeling the stress of the move. I have been taking up to three mg of lorazapam every day. My max limit.
The ‘sleepies’ are over now. I woke feeling refreshed and no memory of visually complex and full story dreams. Back to normal dreams. The reason fibro sufferers have these sleep problems is due to the brain not dropping down into the deepest level of sleep. We stay in the upper regions of sleep. And have especially vibrant dreams with lots and lots of REM time. So there is no rest for the wicked.
There is so much more packing to do. It’s hard. Do I pack the junk drawer now? Wait until the last minute since we use the junk in it? Do I pack the crystal for storage or will I perhaps need it for holidays? If I take it to the apartment where will I store it? There is no built in storage and what I have will not hold most of what I need to store?
Boxes, must stop by the stores and ask for boxes. Get in a supply of good strong tape. Go to the newspaper office and buy an end roll of newsprint to wrap up the breakables.
Get the two cars on Craigslist. Have the truck ready for Craigslist the day after we move. Look at Craigslist for a car for Scott to drive to work. Then I get the Olds.
Okay, that’s enough for today. I have kitchen work, laundry, and getting my art and craft supplies packed into the great-great grandparent’s Wells steamer chest and great-grandpa Charlie’s work chest. Find some boxes in the back room. Get the office ready to hold all we are moving and the back room ready to hold all that is getting sold.
At least the weather is cool and just right for working hard!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
We Are In For Some Heat
Forecast is for 91F Saturday and Sunday. That means the roads to the Coast will be full of people looking for some relief. Scott has to work and I plan on cleaning house.
Selene and Lennon (and Nate too) are back from the Great State of Wyoming! Where Nate got himself a superfine job. They are getting ready for the move. Selene and Lennon will be here for a few days, while she sorts through the last of her belongings stored here.
OMG! They will be all the way across Oregon, into Idaho, dipping into Utah away from us. They are settling in the southwest corner of Wyoming. We will really, really miss them. I have vowed to get SKYPE!
I took the dogs to the Humane Society. I had to leave them in the truck, while I filled out the paperwork. They sat quietly, watching the comings and goings of the parking lot. When I went out to get them, Jip was asleep while Rocky stood guard.
We were a circus trying to get into the building. One or the other wound around me, I was trying to keep them in check and carry their toys and some food in a big bag. They were angels in the building. Rocky smiled his wrinkly face off and Jip greeted everyone with a sniff and a wag of the tail. I pray they get re-homed soon to a loving family.
The two cats, Max and Wolf, will move with us. Grover is going to Wyoming with Selene et al. We are prepared for Max to throw a hissy fit and yowl the first night. After that, he'll just stomp and mew when he finds out he is now an indoor cat, again.
We have a place to move into. A nice 1050sq ft 2/1 apartment. We will be moving in around August 18. My heart is lightened by that. It is within walking distance to our favorite Mexican restaurant. Well, it will be after we get into a bit better shape. And two of my favorite supermarkets are within a 1/4 mile as well. All of this and the place has virtually no road noise! Plus, Plus, Plus it is under budget! Guess I'd better get more boxes lined up.
Selene and Lennon (and Nate too) are back from the Great State of Wyoming! Where Nate got himself a superfine job. They are getting ready for the move. Selene and Lennon will be here for a few days, while she sorts through the last of her belongings stored here.
OMG! They will be all the way across Oregon, into Idaho, dipping into Utah away from us. They are settling in the southwest corner of Wyoming. We will really, really miss them. I have vowed to get SKYPE!
I took the dogs to the Humane Society. I had to leave them in the truck, while I filled out the paperwork. They sat quietly, watching the comings and goings of the parking lot. When I went out to get them, Jip was asleep while Rocky stood guard.
We were a circus trying to get into the building. One or the other wound around me, I was trying to keep them in check and carry their toys and some food in a big bag. They were angels in the building. Rocky smiled his wrinkly face off and Jip greeted everyone with a sniff and a wag of the tail. I pray they get re-homed soon to a loving family.
The two cats, Max and Wolf, will move with us. Grover is going to Wyoming with Selene et al. We are prepared for Max to throw a hissy fit and yowl the first night. After that, he'll just stomp and mew when he finds out he is now an indoor cat, again.
We have a place to move into. A nice 1050sq ft 2/1 apartment. We will be moving in around August 18. My heart is lightened by that. It is within walking distance to our favorite Mexican restaurant. Well, it will be after we get into a bit better shape. And two of my favorite supermarkets are within a 1/4 mile as well. All of this and the place has virtually no road noise! Plus, Plus, Plus it is under budget! Guess I'd better get more boxes lined up.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I apologize for my absence. My lovely Grandson shared his URI with me. What should have been a week of miserable has turned into 10 days. I see small steps towards recovery. Monday Scott came down with it. He is just watching old movies while he tries to get better.
In news since the great plague has descended:
In news since the great plague has descended:
- We suspended Directv. The Pin Oak, Quercus palustris, has grown so large this year )probably due to the overabundance of rain this spring) that it is blocking the dish receiver. Since we are moving in a month, there is no reason for us to be shelling out money for a tree trim or dish move right now. We have upped the Netflix to the eight movies out at a time. Seems a good deal to fill in the time we won't be watching our usual programs.
- Nate, Selene, Lennon, and Kukka all are in Wyoming! A short vacation is leading to a new job for Nate! They will spend the next month getting ready and leaving for Wy! Congrats to Nate on scoring a great job for him and his family!
- The house search goes on. Most of the houses in our price range are tiny. Like under 700 sq ft tiny! That wouldn't be so bad, but the locations have been in areas that are not what we are looking for. We are also looking at duplexes.
- We are also trying to rehome the dogs. We could live in an apartment without the dogs. That would free up $200 or more every month towards the retirement house. Right now, I can't talk about my feelings, I will later.
Monday, July 12, 2010
It was a Sun Day!
Yesterday was another warm one. It was 92F at Dad's. There was a wonderful breeze that helped with the humidity. Of course, those Chicago family members were in heaven, they didn't feel the humidity at all.
Today we are in for the cool marine air all day. Should just be in the mid-70's with some fluffy white clouds dotting the sky.
Our family reunion was a lot of fun. Of the nine cousins, six of us made it. While Selene had to work, Nate and Lennon were there. Of course, Lennon was the hit of the day. He missed his afternoon nap and was totally Papa's boy. Otherwise he was his calm, curious self.
Today we are in for the cool marine air all day. Should just be in the mid-70's with some fluffy white clouds dotting the sky.
Our family reunion was a lot of fun. Of the nine cousins, six of us made it. While Selene had to work, Nate and Lennon were there. Of course, Lennon was the hit of the day. He missed his afternoon nap and was totally Papa's boy. Otherwise he was his calm, curious self.
Lennon on Great-Grandpa Don's Burro
All the grandchildren have been photographed on this critter at the bottom of the garden.
Cousin Jim, the artist
His wife, Kim, also a talented artist
Their eldest, Cora a reader extraordinaire
Their younger daughter, Stella, real conversationalist
Teena, Jim's sister, the real estate maven
Dad and Dorthy, with Nate, Lennon, and Cousin Carrie in the background
Niece Lindsay Rene
Niece Kelsey Jo
Scanning my other pix, I found I didn't have shots of my siblings Peggy, Debbie & Rob, and Roger. And the pix I took of Kelsey and her boyfriend Blake didn't come out, too dark. Guess I'll get them all on another day.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Lennon Day!
I don't know what time he will be here and I haven't finished toddler proofing the house yet. It's early yet, so I have some time. I hope.
I was just reading Dancing Mouse were Mrs. Brown Mouse mentioned cemeteries. Old cemeteries. That has led me to want to share a couple of my favorite old cemeteries.
Myrtle Point Pioneer Cemetery - Up on the hill on Maple Street, beyond where it turns into Sugarloaf Mountain Road/Cemetery Road, is the Old Myrtle Point Cemetery aka Myrtle Point Pioneer Cemetery.
I found this charming little place while walking my dog, Nutmeg (who sadly died from distemper 39 years ago.) There are lots of old headstones and some are beautiful. In the same area is the Norway Cemetery where Grandpa Jeff and his family are buried. It is high on a hill overlooking the Coquille River Valley. Lots of old time gravestones to peruse.
Buena Vista Cemetery - Donated by the Wells family, my MIL's distant family, it sits above the Willamette River, just outside the pioneer town of Buena Vista, with views of the surrounding fields and orchards. Selene loved to visit the grave of a little girl who died, along with her mother, in an epidemic. There is a small lamb on the girl's headstone, making it almost heartbreakingly beautiful.
Hughes Family Cemetery - Located in Cape Blanco State Park, this family cemetery is part of the donation of the pioneer family's land and home to the State of Oregon. There are headstones for both family members and those of their employees and friends. Located just a stone's throw from one of the most magnificent Victorian homes on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Malone Cemetery - On Hwy 99W next to Farmers Coop in McMinnville, there is a very small cemetery that was forgotten for many years. Truckers used to park their big rigs on the site. Eventually, it was remembered and located. New headstones and a cement block and brick fence were placed around the site.
Now, back to our original programing. It's finally time for breakfast and I have to finish the cleaning and toddler proofing or that kid will drive me insane. Just like his mother, he has 'satiable curiosity!
I was just reading Dancing Mouse were Mrs. Brown Mouse mentioned cemeteries. Old cemeteries. That has led me to want to share a couple of my favorite old cemeteries.
Myrtle Point Pioneer Cemetery - Up on the hill on Maple Street, beyond where it turns into Sugarloaf Mountain Road/Cemetery Road, is the Old Myrtle Point Cemetery aka Myrtle Point Pioneer Cemetery.
I found this charming little place while walking my dog, Nutmeg (who sadly died from distemper 39 years ago.) There are lots of old headstones and some are beautiful. In the same area is the Norway Cemetery where Grandpa Jeff and his family are buried. It is high on a hill overlooking the Coquille River Valley. Lots of old time gravestones to peruse.
Buena Vista Cemetery - Donated by the Wells family, my MIL's distant family, it sits above the Willamette River, just outside the pioneer town of Buena Vista, with views of the surrounding fields and orchards. Selene loved to visit the grave of a little girl who died, along with her mother, in an epidemic. There is a small lamb on the girl's headstone, making it almost heartbreakingly beautiful.
Hughes Family Cemetery - Located in Cape Blanco State Park, this family cemetery is part of the donation of the pioneer family's land and home to the State of Oregon. There are headstones for both family members and those of their employees and friends. Located just a stone's throw from one of the most magnificent Victorian homes on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Malone Cemetery - On Hwy 99W next to Farmers Coop in McMinnville, there is a very small cemetery that was forgotten for many years. Truckers used to park their big rigs on the site. Eventually, it was remembered and located. New headstones and a cement block and brick fence were placed around the site.
Now, back to our original programing. It's finally time for breakfast and I have to finish the cleaning and toddler proofing or that kid will drive me insane. Just like his mother, he has 'satiable curiosity!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thursday Today
Yes, it is Thursday today. No big deal. Just that our DVR is down to just a couple of movies and The Saprano's. We had so much wind since Monday, the Quercus palustris, Pin Oak, was interferring with the Directv dish. (When the dish as originally secured the tree was much smaller.) So very few programs have been recorded and yes, I watch a lot of TV.
I have been watching some things on Netflix over the computer. But most of what is available is something I have already seen or don't want to see. C'est le guerre.
The weather will be hot through tomorrow 95F-100F, then cool off to the mid-80's for the weekend. Which is good. Nate and Lennon will be here. Oh and three of my five cousins on my dad's side of the family! While I have see Carrie a couple of times, I haven't seen Jim and Teena for at least eight years. I'm looking forward to Sunday when we all gather at Dad's.
Earlier this week, I realized I hadn't been taking my vitamins. So it's back to the senior multi-vitamin-minerals and the B-complex. I always feel better when I'm taking the B's, more clear and sane.
And I have finally cleaned out the fridge! It was pretty bad, a jar of sweet pickles had leaked from the top shelf clear to the bottom. Oooie, gooie, and yuck! My back has been hurting a lot (damn arthritis) and it took me almost three hours to clean an area, rest back, clean another area, rest back, etc.
I got up at 1:30 am today to get the cleaning done in the cool. Probably do the same tonight. Even with two air conditioners going, the west side of the house just gets too hot to move.
We are going to look at a house tonight and drive by two others. Things have sure changed since we rented before. Then, either family or friends found houses for us. Now, we're on our own. Finally all grown up.
I have been watching some things on Netflix over the computer. But most of what is available is something I have already seen or don't want to see. C'est le guerre.
The weather will be hot through tomorrow 95F-100F, then cool off to the mid-80's for the weekend. Which is good. Nate and Lennon will be here. Oh and three of my five cousins on my dad's side of the family! While I have see Carrie a couple of times, I haven't seen Jim and Teena for at least eight years. I'm looking forward to Sunday when we all gather at Dad's.
Earlier this week, I realized I hadn't been taking my vitamins. So it's back to the senior multi-vitamin-minerals and the B-complex. I always feel better when I'm taking the B's, more clear and sane.
And I have finally cleaned out the fridge! It was pretty bad, a jar of sweet pickles had leaked from the top shelf clear to the bottom. Oooie, gooie, and yuck! My back has been hurting a lot (damn arthritis) and it took me almost three hours to clean an area, rest back, clean another area, rest back, etc.
I got up at 1:30 am today to get the cleaning done in the cool. Probably do the same tonight. Even with two air conditioners going, the west side of the house just gets too hot to move.
We are going to look at a house tonight and drive by two others. Things have sure changed since we rented before. Then, either family or friends found houses for us. Now, we're on our own. Finally all grown up.
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