June Jewels

[paulywogg]

Morning ladies, Lav,my blueberry bush is still alive, that's about it haha,Snoop,pulled pork sounds good, what cut do you use?hubs triedssomething and it didn't turn out too great,can't remember if it was shoulder or what, Dill,I like your response on the other thread,I think he's talking about baclofen,he seems to post about it on the meds threads,I don't know much about the drug,only that Kellie had it prescribed for her back pain and it made her depressed, cannot get with it this morning, more coffee needed hope we all have an un- Wacky Wednesday

[dill]

Thank you Pauly, but I wasn't sure I said the right things, so I am glad you thought so. I don't follow the other threads very closely so I did not know that SF was referring maybe to baclofen. I think after learning what we know about the power of alcohol on our brains that we would be better off staying away from other brain changing substances if we can. I don't jusdge anyone that feels that is what they need tho!

Star, I don't know how to describe Jerusalem Countown. I am reading it at the suggestion of a friend. What I am getting out of it that is most valuable to me is the historical information. That includes world history and also then history regarding the Jewish people, their history and the history of the Abrahamic religions and how it applies to today's world. Sounds complicaed and although it is, it is actually not. He is a good writer.

Lav, thank you for steering us away from politics here. Honesty, we probably all truly agreee at our cores. Even you and YB at some level. We just differ on how to get there.

[dill]

Thank you Pauly, but I wasn't sure I said the right things, so I am glad you thought so. I don't follow the other threads very closely so I did not know that SF was referring maybe to baclofen. I think after learning what we know about the power of alcohol on our brains that we would be better off staying away from other brain changing substances if we can. I don't jusdge anyone that feels that is what they need tho!

Star, I don't know how to describe Jerusalem Countown. I am reading it at the suggestion of a friend. What I am getting out of it that is most valuable to me is the historical information. That includes world history and also then history regarding the Jewish people, their history and the history of the Abrahamic religions and how it applies to today's world. Sounds complicaed and although it is, it is actually not. He is a good writer.

Lav, thank you for steering us away from politics here. Honesty, we probably all truly agreee at our cores. Even you and YB at some level.

[SnoopyC]

Good morning all...

Getting alot of rain here, I guess that tropical storm is pushing moisture towards the midwest, and it was dry here, but we are getting alot. I don't have to water my plants, that's for sure.

Pauly, I always buy plants with great enthusiasm, then run our of motivation to water them. I get it. I picked blueberries last summer at a blueberry farm and it was so fun and so delicious. I wonder if there is some farm around here now, I would love to get a chance to have 10 lbs of blueberries to freeze, juice, etc. I need my coffee too in the am, not able to focus without it! Any plans for father's day or for the weekend? Hope your week is coming along well.

Dill, that book sounds fascinating, I am going to see if it is at the library. I am still reading Cokie Roberts book and enjoying it immensely. I loved James Michener's, The Source, a book about Israel and Jewish history, going back to the beginning. Gave me a real understanding of their history and what a wonderful, courageous, resilient people they are, their culture, struggles, whew, I loved that book. Anything interesting this week in your world? I just love summer and looking forward to having some off time next week, although with company and babysitting, it will be busy. I spend alot of time indoors and will look forward to being outside more. I bet the mosquitoes will be coming out full force, better buy some bug spray!

Lav, I was touched by your comments about longing for your mother, grandmother, etc., when you were younger, and probably now. I was so lucky to have two awesome grandmothers and a mother who was great beyond words. The support, love, family get togethers, I miss them. My stepmother in law and I just hit it off, have alot in common, and she is such a generous person, too. I don't mean with stuff, I mean with time, emotions, talking about life, struggles, good times, things like that. It is easy to say hi to people, but to get close, have a relationship, that is different. I see that going to Curves almost daily resulted in finding your tribe, to a certain extent. That is what I want too, outside of work. I do have a few close friends that I can confide in, and I need that. But, everyone lives hours and hours away, so that is a problem. It takes effort and time.

Have a good one.

[Lavande]

Good morning friends,

Rain here too this morning Star. The news is showing flooding in parts of the Midwest, hope you don't have to deal with anything like that.
I've felt sorry for myself for losing my Mom when she was just 65 years old. But I've also felt sorry for my kids not having her in their lives very long as well. My son was just beginning his Kindergarten year when she died, I don't think he remembers much about her. We really do need strong women in our lives, they provide such love, support & understanding.
I'm glad you have someone to fill that role.

I ended up with my DIL & grandsons here for dinner last evening & didn't get them out of here until 10:30 last night. They had to vacate because the realtor was showing their house. Of course that means I also had the ITs here, ha ha!!!
I'm taking my younger dog to the vet for her annual checkup today & will be watching my grandsons again later - no dogs!

Greetings Dill, I guess you're getting this rain too.
Hi there Pauly, Papmom & Cyn.
I hope everyone has a great AF Thursday!

Lav

[paulywogg]

Morning ladies, not much going on in paulysville today, Snoop,I like frozen blueberries on hand for smoothies too,its nice cuz you don't need ice cubes and they blend smoother, plus its nice to throw them in pancakes, been kinda humdrum these past few days, not really depressed just sorta blah and spacey,go to the doc today and I know she'll just try to give me more antidepressants that I say I take but don't,think I just need to up the exercise, been slacking, plus try and cut most of the junk food that makes me happy at the time then crashes me later,it's hard though cuz sometimes doritos or a donut cal my name, hello everyone, I hope we all have a great day

[dill]

Pauly, not much going on in dillville either! Ha! Well, it's a pretty nice day weather-wise and we picked a bunch of black raspberries today. I think I will freeze them until I figure out what I want to do with them. I am partial to the idea of raspberry jam. I don't like all the seeds in raspberries but I bought a mill a couple of years back that is really good at filtering out the seeds.

Lav, we had heavy rains all day yesterday but today has been grand! I am tired of all the wet weather but on the plus side, the pond is getting a good filling! Our pond depends on runoff from the pastures and hay fields. How are your hens doing? Are they still putting out? The price of eggs is going up because of all the bird flu recently so you are really lucky to have them! Our local county fair is not allowing the 4-H kids to show any poultry this year because of the fear of the flu.

Star, Thanks for the mention of the Michener book. I'm going to put that on my reading list for this summer. Another book I have on my list is called, The Language of God, by Francis Collins. He is a scientist and the book is his effort to show evidence for belief in God thru science. Anything interesting in my world? Well, for one thing today is Mr. Dill and my 38th anniversary! We had a nice meal out to celebrate.

[paulywogg]

Happy Anniversary Dill

[dill]

Thanks PW! I can't believe it has been 38. That means my baby girl is 37! How time does fly!

[SnoopyC]

Good morning everyone...

Yay, it's Friday, and I have next week off. I hope the rain lets up, it would be a bummer to be off and just have it rain. I have no control over it so will do my best to be cheerful and enjoy each day.

Dill, Happy Anniversary!!! Sweet to hear you had a lovely dinner out and celebrated your time and lives together. The Language of God sounds like an intersting book. I have no trouble believing that science and religion are connected. I am still amazed at the diversity of creatures at the zoo. It was so amazing, and the same with flowers, etc., Everything is a universe unto itself and it is so fascinating when you observe it. I'll see if I can download it from the library!

Lav, speaking of strong ladies, I also have a really sweet Aunt who I talk to from time to time. I do feel for you losing your mom at 65, mine died at 70 and it was way to soon, too. My kids were in high school so had been very close to her. They were devastated and still talk about her often she was such a big part of their lives. I hope I am an influence like that on my grandson, leaving a legacy of love, laughter and good memories. Let's hope we leave our grandkids the best gifts of all. Is your daughter selling the house she just bought? Flipping it? Lots of work if that is the case. Are you enjoying your summer? I love the warm weather.

Pauly, sorry to hear you are still under the weather. I have had a tough week moodwise, too. Suffered through a few headaches, body aches, just thinking negatively. I exercised a bit and felt really sore!!! But took a bike ride and noticed my mood lifted a bit. Just a blah week I guess. Drinking would make it all much worse is what I've been thinking. Accepting that some days and weeks are just like this is kind of hard, but necessary. Then I feel guilty because there are no real problems, just ones I created. Whatever, right? Did your guests leave or are they still there? It is always a mixed blessing to have houseguests. I am looking forward to mine but at the same time nervous. Hope it goes well. I have alot of planning to do with food, cleaning, etc., this weekend. Will keep me busy. Hope you feel better.

Thinking of Cyn on her whirlwind tour of Europe. Have a good one.

[Lavande]

Good morning friends!

I slept like a log last night but I'm dragging this morning. I've been feeling off my game all week with lots of extra aches & pains. I know there's no scientific evidence but I feel it's due to all the damp weather we've had all week ;(
Storms are predicted all through the weekend too, oh well.

Dill,, happy anniversary to you!
Glad you got to go out to celebrate
I am grateful to have my chickens even though they are a muddy mess after a week of rain. I've been telling my egg customers about the bird flu & the egg shortages popping up everywhere. Someone mentioned to me she noticed the price of supermarket white eggs has gone way up. I'll have to take a look next time I'm in a store.

Star, glad you have some time off coming up. A nice stay-cation sounds good
My daughter is staying put in her recently purchased house. My son has his up for sale, ha ha! They have outgrown the little house they bought 8 years ago. It will make a nice starter home for someone.
I stayed in touch with my Mom's sisters but one passed away a few years ago & the remaining one didn't seem to know who I was the last few times I saw her. Makes me sad but they did enjoy so much more time with their families.

Greetings to Pauly, what's up with you today? How did your Doc visit go yesterday?

Thinking of you Cyn & Papmom.

OK, another cup of coffee then I will drag myself out to Curves. More storms are on the way this afternoon, maybe I'll nap my way thru them
Have a great AF day everyone!

Lav

[paulywogg]

Morning ladies, strong women, I'd have to say my aunt Sally, her husband died leaving her to raise 9 kids!she never remarried so she did it alone and they turned out beautifully!she never drank or smoked,always had a clean house,took care of my gramma when she had Alzheimer's, just a really strong and gentle woman, wish my poor mom was more like her,but I wish a lot of things haha,Dill,where'd you guys go?and more importantly what did you have?I'm a foodie so I'm always gonna ask Lav,doc visit was OK(except the weight) defo got to up the exercise, no antideppresants thrown my way,I just feel as alkies, its hard to know if what we're feeling is normal, happiness is? I know Louie makes me happy, walking usually does,a good movie,etc,but down days bother me,especially when you're used to picking up a drink and forgetting that mood for a bit,but really its short lived and fake!just need coping skills for when my brain wants to be a baby,Snoop,whatcha gonna do with your time off?not sure where you're at but there's always something to do wherever we are hope everyone has a nice Friday

[dill]

Hello All,
Pauly, we went to a restaurant called T.J. Chumps. Do you have them near you? I actually regretted my menu choice bc it wasn't particularly special: Reuben Snadwich. Mr. D on the other hand got one of their seasonal items and it was fantastic. It was tacos with black beanas and this really wonderful peach salsa.

Lav, I am right there with you on the extra aches and pains and I feel like the damp weather is definitely making it worse. This is weed weather too, so there's going to be lots of bending over to pull weeds. Argh!

Star, the discussion of 'strong woment' brought to mind a cousin of mine, long deceased. Your topic of 'strong women' has had me thinking about the women in my life who I admired. I'm glad you have your MIL and your relationship with her is good. My MIL was a strong force in my life too when she was alive. She was very important to my kids and we lost her too soon, IMO. She was 74 when she died of cancer. My mom and I didn't have a strong relationship. I don't know how to describe it because I did love her very much and she was a very good mother, but we just weren't very close. I grew to appreciate her more after I lost her and I have often wished that I cherished her more while she was alive.

We had twin calves born today! Mom and twins are doing fine.

Have a peaceful AF evening

[Lavande]

Wow Pauly, your aunt sounds like a sainted superwoman to me, bless her!
Are you taking any antidepressants now Pauly? They are notorious for messing with your weight & make weight loss very difficult. More exercise is always a good idea, helps the mind as well as the body
Spending time with Louie is good for both of you. You can use your time together to heal your soul & teach him new things. Do you have a library close by? Kids love to pick out their own books that you can read together. I know you are in a city environment but if you can get out & explore nature a bit, that would be great for both of you. The more I do with the kids the less I worry about random thoughts & 'problems'.

Dill, congrats on the twins - how awesome! Now that has to be an exciting event for your grandchildren!!

Speaking of twins, the ITs will be dropped off here tomorrow, not Sunday as I was originally told. Oh boy!!!
I will survive a week with 4 dogs here, won't I? Ha ha!

Good night to everyone!

[SnoopyC]

Good morning ladies,

Loved the discussions on all the strong women. Let's leave that legacy to our kids and grandkids!

Lav, we are getting nailed with rain, flood warnings now, and more rain to come. Hopefully Tropical Storm Bill has passed and it will slow down and dry out! Sorry you have alot of aches and pains, may it go away. Hope your son sells his house soon and is able to get settled. How kind of you to watch his dogs. The empty space in our lives when our mothers leave is so vast, we are lucky if we have others to share our lives with who we can love.

Pauly, your Aunt Sally sounds like a strong, focused woman who took care of business. I get those down moods too and it is hard. I lose myself in books, reading about others lives. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't. Loneliness is hard. I agree with Lav, trying to distract with walking, talking, babysitting, are all good things and help us get to another mood.

Dill, never heard of that restaurant, sounds like a nice time. What are the qualities that have us describing strong women? Hard working, stubborn, resilient. I know there are more but too early in the morning to come up with them. How wonderful about the calves. Any babysitting this weekend?

Hello Cyn, Pap, have you left MWO? Have a good one.