Nourishing November~2017

[treegirl]

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Morning all -

I got part of the screen porch project done yesterday; that was a hard job alone! But there was no wind, so at least the plastic sheeting didn't blow around as I was tacking it down. I did have some foot/leg fatigue after standing in strange positions on the ladder... but all is OK today, thank goodness. Off to get some more supplies this morning, and complete that 'bear' of a project, whew. Next on the list is to deal with all the fallen branches (some as big as small trees) on the lawn. Condo living is sounding more and more appealing! But just when I start to think that, then I see a breath taking sunrise or sunset, and I realize how lucky we are to have wide views. Who knows?!

Lav, interesting about the veggie broth - I will try that. I will now be able to get back on a more alkaline diet - I have a DX scan on Monday, so that will give me good info, and I ordered some more ph test strips. No drugs for me, don't worry! I love to hear that you have had Lavanitude since 1977! That was a great story.

Star, sorry about the worries over Thanksgiving... it gets complicated when kids marry and there is a whole new bunch of people to fold into the mix. Well, I guess you could have a small celebration at your house; I am so glad that your son is dating! It's good to protect him from un-informed noncompassionate people, so sorry he has to deal with that.

Pauly, I get that you don't want to work on a Saturday - it's hard to go to work on a day that is everyone else's day off! I used to feel that way when I worked in the theater- everyone but me (it seemed) got their weekend off. I hope it turned out to be a good day yesterday.

SK, how's things? I'm looking forward to a painted rock update.

So I signed up for the breathe1111.com site. Very simple, you choose the ring tone that you want, and say to be notified AM, or PM, or both. That's it. I'm glad that I listened to the brief first podcast on the site, so when it pinged me at 11:11, I did the breathing and the wishes, and then looked at the global map they provide --- and I got very emotional - you can see people all over the world that are doing the same thing as you are right at the same moment! I mean all over the world... India, Ireland, South America, Japan... it is a heat map of the activity. What a feeling of connection to like-minded people!!! Check out the site, it is all about getting a world-wide community dedicated to bringing peace to ourselves and to the world, wow.

Wishing all a peaceful and happy Sunday ---

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Cyn that sounds really cool hope your scan goes well too,Star,yep better find out first if those particular people will be there you don't need that ruining you or your son's Thanksgiving,amazing that in this day and age there's still people who think its any of their damn business anyways! SK,did you get the car sorted?Lav,surprised your granddaughter will eat dark chocolate,when I was a kid I couldn't get over the bitter taste,,now I love it Kell was having anxiety yesterday for some reason,I wish she'd have asked me for a magnesium,she text me later on saying she wished she'd have gotten one when she picked Lou up,the glycinate kind really does help only problem is it makes you a bit sleepy but I'd rather be sleepy than anxious,it really bugs me how there's already Christmas music,commercials,I even saw a guy buying wrapping paper at the 99 cent store Friday! I guess I need to get with it,Kell said she's gonna wait two weeks then decorate for it cuz her house feels naked without her Halloween decs up haha,wishing us all a safe,sober Sunday

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Just got back from a wonderful yoga class, so lucky to have found it.

Lav, good for you for telling that old grandmother to MYOB or stay home. I agree. We had another incident with old friends and did not respond the way we should have, we were in shock that someone would be so cruel and mean, IN OUR HOUSE, no less. So now we want to be prepared to avoid it, as it hurts and retraumatizes my son. And me. How sweet you were able to spend time with your granddaughter, she sounds fun. I agree that my little grandson is enjoying his life every day too. It is heartwarming to see and be part of his joy. I want to make an eggplant gratin recipe I found online, with no animal products or oil. Hope it goes well.

Pauly,thanks for your support, I love it is nobodies damn business. Really. Anxiety is hard to live with, hope she felt better, nice she can tell you and you can help and support.

Cyn, that website sounds interesting, I am going to check it out today. You are right about bringing new people in the mix when someone marries, it can cause drama. I am lucky my daughter is so aware and not willing to put up with cruelty.

Hello to SKendall.

Have a great Sunday.

[paulywogg]

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No soup in the crock pot but decided to throw in chicken fajita stuff problem is I cooked a ton but now Kell caught Lou's cold so she headed home,hope hubs and Brady are hungry haha

[Lavande]

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Good evening folks,

Boy did we end up having a good deal of rain last night. Of course that turned into a lot of mud & muddy chicken feet today, haha!
My feathered friends can be such slobs sometimes

I ran across a page this weekend that I intend to thoroughly explore.
Pinterest
You can probably find something you like & make whatever adjustments you need

Cyn, good luck with your Dexa scan. I'm not sure if I'll bother to have anymore done, always end up having to fight off the drug pushers afterwards. Every new drug they come up with is worse than the previous one - no way!
I've got the Breathe 11:11 app on my phone now, thanks

A word about my long history of Lavanitude............
I have been a stubborn person my entire life. I always attributed that trait to my mother's family history of people coming from Poland & other eastern European areas. Well, yesterday I received my Living DNA results, a test I submitted back in August. Just as I figured they followed my motherline & found all of my relatives are 100% European. The breakdown was interesting - 52% north & west Europe, 32% eastern Europe & 8% southern Europe. BUT the real interesting fact was they trace ancestors back 16,500 years & found that 61% were Tuareg (berber) nomads probably from northern Africa - Libya, Algeria & the like. They likely repopulated Europe after the ice age.
I didn't know much about the Tuareg so I read a little & found out that the women are in charge, the men wear the face veils & the men lose everything in a divorce.
How's that for explaining my attitude???? HA HA!! Tuareg people - Wikipedia

Pauly, my granddaughter was funny when she was real little & didn't like real sweet stuff. So we found out that she liked dark chocolate which is a good thing since now she can't have the stuff made with milk.
I hope your daughter is feeling better now. I never found being pregnant to be an easy thing - it was always something. I could never understand how people with huge families tolerated all that. I am not ready for Christmas decorations just yet....give it a while

Star, go ahead & feel free to make a statement ahead of the holiday gathering. If people know they can't control their mouths then they need to stay the hell home, no kidding. Defending your son is your right, something a mother will always do. Sounds like he has a good sister too!
I hope your eggplant dish turned out well for you.

Hello to SK, I hope you had a decent weekend.

Have a nice night everyone!
Lav

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Pauly, I hate when I make alot of food and no one to eat it. I bet it is good too. Hope Kell has a better day today.

Lav, how interesting to have your DNA results. I am waiting on mine, I know it takes 6-8 weeks after they receive it so we might not find out till next year. We had huge storms, tons of rain, and now it is in the 40s and not getting any warmer any time soon, with high on Friday predicted to be in the 30s. Good thing I cleaned out my closet and have sweaters and other warm things. Lucky we did not lose our power, many in the area did. My son came over last night and we watched two episodes of Stranger Things, it was fun and we enjoyed it. I did not make the eggplant, we went out for lunch, not hungry for dinner, so will make that tonight. I was feeling a little lonely, Saturdays are hard for me, and I realized I get into my head too much and need to make a list and choose something I like to do rather than sink in that depression hole. I need to get more accomplished with that cooking class, I have been putting it off for some weird reason. No grandson this week so I will catch up and more. Do you ever get like that, just lonely and questioning everything? What do you do to switch things up?

Hello to Cyn and Skendall, have a great Monday to all.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Star I hear you on getting stuck in your head! Friday's used to be that way for me cuz I was alone and even though I'd try to stay busy I'd still get bummed out,I'm so glad Kell has that day off now so I have someone around me,Sundays get like that too though and everyone is here so maybe I'm just gearing up for the work week who knows,but I always remember Sundays having a melancholy feeling even as a kid,you just keep your exercise and eating well up,you're doing an excellent job on building a new Star Michelle stopped by for her birthday presents,I had given her money at the shop for he b-day but also bought her a few things,luckily I was also able to unload the extra fajitas on her haha! Cyn how's the weather proofing going?seems like you always have a bunch to do,haven't checked out that site I totally forgot yesterday Lav,I sometimes miss my Pinterest yet I was pinning stuff and never using the exercises,recipes,articles or even looked at the cute memes I'd pin,I got rid of it and downloaded Sworkit an exercise app I forget to use too,jeez I need to get with it! Get to work with Kell this morning,hope she's feeling better,wishes for a happy,happy AF Monday

[treegirl]

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Hi guys -

Long day today, I had the test early and then went right to work - just got home and ate dinner right away! I have such lovely clients... it is a pleasure to be around them. But my car is full of stuff that now I have to get to the swap shop or to donation... that's the harder part. Sometimes I feel like a donkey!

Pauly, so glad that it worked out with Michelle, and so glad that Kell has you as a stable source for her... seems like she really depends on you a lot, that is so sweet. I hear you about Pinterest and all of that; I just have to remember to drop in there once in a while. Your fajitas sound good. I popped 4 yams and halved apples in the big oven last night and they baked so easily... I just popped them out of their skins, and voila! More yam/apple goodness. Easier than having to peel, them ahead of time, I decided.

Star, I'm sorry that the blues descend on you when you are home alone -- no wonder, this is really new territory. Is there a nice library close to you? Sometimes when I want to do my thing (even just clean up my email inbox) I'll go to the library with my laptop... there's people energy there, but it is quiet and you can do your own thing. People may be key for you - groups of people are supposed to raise one's sense of well-being, maybe it would help. Good luck!

Lav, that is fascinating about your DNA test. I think that all the oldest cultures were matrifocal - we still have evidence of it even today - think of the long 'dresses' that the priests wear... ever think why? It's a nod to the ancient priestesses. There's a great book out there, "the chalice and the blade" about the ancient cultures. Tuareg - very cool!

SK, hoping you are hanging in there and that all the car issues got solved.

I finished all except the doors on the screen porch, so it is almost done. But who knew that we were going to have a hard rain today? Lav and Star, your storms must have come further east than they expected. I wish I had cleaned the gutters before today, they needed it, oh well.

Going to rest a bit then hopefully make some more headway on my book. It is about helping families deal with a crisis like a shooting, or a terrorist act, or fires, or whatever else terrible thing. I feel like I have to finish it and get published before some other dire thing happens in the world...

Take care all, stay well and hold each other close --

[Lavande]

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Greetings friends!

I ended up breaking up my day by accompanying YB on his trip to see the hand surgeon again. She injected his arthritic wrist with steroids two weeks ago & he really hasn't had much relief. Of course he won't rest it either - his choice. I ordered up a new wrist compression support thing on Amazon for him, maybe it will help.
We made a stop at Costco on the way home, my favorite place to find unusual stuff just heard we will be having frost by Saturday morning ~ swell.

Star, I have always had trouble with seasonal mood swings, less light = lower mood for me. That's one of the reasons why I continue to take Amoryn, it helps me get thru the fall & winter months much easier. When I feel my mood starting to slip a little I make sure to take it 2X/day. 1X/day is usually all I need during spring & summer. It's herbal & it agrees with me so why not?
I love to cook & bake but sometimes I'd rather be busy crafting something. Mixing it up a bit prevents boredom in my world

Pauly, I use Pinterest as my recipe box, no kidding. The days of handwritten cards in a box with all your fav recipes is gone. I still have those recipe cards, some from my mom & grandmother. Glad your girls are doing OK, seems like it's the BFs who cause most of the distress, ugh.

Cyn, the US & the world seems to be in the process of changing. Maybe the women will end up being in charge again for the next few thousand years. It's going to take that long to fix everything the men have screwed up, ha ha! I just know that women have an innate ability to see a situation & see a solution & get the job done!!!!
Getting everything done inside & outside is such a hassle. Yesterday we were running around the house with a ladder & cans of compressed air to blow the dust out of our smoke sensors. The security system was telling us there was a problem so we had to figure out what the problem was, geez. I hope you got a chance to work on your book, sounds awesome

Hello to SK, hope all is well.

Have a nice night everyone!

Lav

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Up early, but that is OK, I have lots to do today. I moved the bookcases out of the room my grandson stays in as he climbed them and they almost fell on him. They are out of there now, what a danger that was, wow. So today putting the books back and getting some storage units from target to store his toys and maybe a beanbag chair too. We'll have to see.

Pauly, thanks for your sweetness, getting in my head in a negative way results in depressing thoughts and I hate it. I have to make a list and follow it when the gloomy feelings start. Lucky you to have two daughters, nice to work with one, I would love that. I get a big kick out of my daughter, and enjoy her too.

Cyn, lovely to enjoy your clients and your book sounds useful and interesting, it will be great to get it done before editing. Good idea about going to the library close to me, it would get me out of the house and is a pleasant environment.

Lav, got your video of of the gardens, very beautiful. I wish I lived closer and we could go there together and enjoy. It rained again last night and only in the 40s so feels really cold. I think you are right about the darkness and cold contributing to darkness in my thoughts. I love starting each day with exercise, it really helps lift my mood. Saturday I was unable to go and I think that affected the rest of my day. My new eggplant au gratin turned out so good, I will make it again. Of course no cheese, all vegan ingredients. I finally got going on the FOK class and was able to download or upload pictures as requested so will check my grade later. It is nice to have no pressure. I am sure the only way you could fail this class would be to not do the assignments. The first test was really easy for me. I like that. It is good to stretch my knowledge with an online class. I need to get my printer working too. Hey, I just bought a recipe box and plan on putting my new recipes in there. I just like to have hard copy.

Let's make this a positive AF Tuesday.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,ugh,this time change sure takes some getting used to,even though it's supposed to be an extra hour of sleep my body is used to it's own time clock and I wish we'd just stay the same year round,,poor Kell felt so sick yesterday,she wished she could've just called in but she's trying to save money for when she has to take time off for the baby,hope she's better today sucks cuz she can't take anything for a cold being pregnant Star,I have 3 daughters but only the 2 live here LB is my Portland daughter haha,glad your eggplant recipe turned out,I've been addicted to broccoli lately,dunno why but I try to eat a huge helping with lunch and dinner,told hubs I like it cuz it's so hardy it is almost a meat replacement when I have it so if I turn green you guys know why haha Cyn,thats really awesome about the book you're writing and you're just the perfect person to write it! Lav haven't looked at the video yet but will,woke up to a half charged phone for some reason,wishing us all a peaceful,productive AF Tuesday

[SKendall]

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Hi to everyone.

Lav, I can commiserate with you. I asked my daughter what her T-giving and Christmas plans were. T-giving with hub's aunt and Christmas with her in-laws. So I said well, since I'll be alone I might go somewhere. I then received a hateful email telling me that I was playing the victim and any more emails would go into trash. Who is this person? She was raised with love and compassion. When I first arrived last December it was clear she was suffering depression/anxiety but had a bad experience with zoloft so didn't pursue any other meds. It's going to take a few days to get my mind around this. We were very close.

Took Peggy to the park yesterday and when I returned water was streaming out of my apt. onto the walkway. For the 2nd time! Same problem after the toilet flushes it just keeps running. I called the office at 1:50 and then again at 3:00. I was assured maintenance was on it.
At 4:00 I went up to the office and on the way I ran into the maintenance guy and he had no knowledge of a call. I was angry and went into the office to see the mgr and asked what the standard procedure was involving flooding. Open mouths and confusion and gross incompetence.

The 1st time it happened a different girl was in the office and I was ankle deep. I called her and she called the flooding people who bring wet vacs and industrial fans. Followed up etc. This time So they didn't get there until 4:45. Funny thing Peggy doesn't like to get her feet wet so she wouldn't come in. B/c of back I couldn't lift her so I had to lay many towels out for her! Fans are still running and everything on the floor i.e. bathroom mat and it was darned heavy to lift it all up.? Peggy's bed I can't pick up.

Well, the sun is coming out so that will help. Fan and water feels like a sauna lol.

Another issue I'd like advice on. When I was in WA I befriended a young man walking our dogs. He was really good with Peggy and was my dog sitter. He packed and helped me move and as his youth his mother was in jail and I became his surrogate mom. Yesterday, I received a text saying he and his girl were breaking up and could I send him a ticket to visit me. I impulsively said yes. After thinking it over I wondered he will be sleeping on the couch and what the heck am I going to do with him all day. I am used to living alone and I have a 1 bedroom. I have insur for an extra driver so he can drive around - not much to see to see here except the 6th floor in Dallas. I also feel this is a bit of a desperate plea on his part. Any comments will be appreciated.

TT I love the subject matter of your book. What are you doing climbing and nailing?

Pauly, how are you getting on with the time change?

I lost this post and was able to restore it, but can't go back.

Snoopy, how awful for the people for being so intolerant. I have never had one second of intolerance. It probably helped that when I lived in England the man next door would come in full make up and buy lady's sweaters from my mum.

I know I've missed someone so hi and I'll try to comment later.



























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[Lavande]

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Good evening friends,

We had the typical PA cold & rainy election day today, n one wants to bother to show up, ugh! Well, I voted, I always do & am hoping for some good results.

Star, I was wide awake extra early today too!
I worried about the grandkids around certain pieces of furniture too although most of our stuff is pretty heavy. I have a square coffee table & used to pad the corners so they didn't smack their faces when they were first pulling themselves up.
Glad your online class is going well. I've taken a few over the years including a college class on website building - interesting although I never did follow through & build my own afterwards, ha ha. I had too much work going on at the time, it didn't really matter.
I sent the Longwood Gardens video to a few folks on Facebook, just for fun

Pauly, have a look at the video when you can. Maybe we can plan a field trip some day, ha ha!!!
I hope Kell is feeling better now.

SK, so sorry about the flood, geez
Renting is so different from home ownership. You would think it would be easier, right? I hope the management gets all that straightened out quickly for you. I have actually had the problem with running toilets & just reached down in back of the toilet & turned the water off on the inlet pipe until someone could give me a hand.
I hope poor Peggy can find a dry place to sleep.
Dealing with your grown child's depression is painful, I know. All we can really do is let them know that we are listening & here if needed. We can't force them on to meds or therapists. I hope your daughter reaches out for help so she can get back to being herself. Sorry you have to deal with that as well.
About the young man coming for a visit - well - I think it would be a good idea to let him know upon arrival that it's a limited visit, a week or two or whatever you can manage then he has to go. I would hate to see you being taken advantage of in any way. Kindness with boundaries comes to mind

Can't believe tomorrow is Hump day already, wow!
Hello to Cyn who is probably busy, busy busy!!!!

Have a nice night everyone & stay warm if you're in this chilly air.
Lav

[treegirl]

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Hi all - just a quick hello and wishing all a good night.

Star, the online class sounds great - enjoy.
Pauly, poor Kell, I'm sorry she's not well. How good of her to be so careful about what meds she takes.
Lav, it looks like s Election Day brought some much-needed changes - let's cross fingers.
SK - wow, so sorry for all the troubles... you maybe need to smudge your apartment and your daughter, right? Thank goodness for dogs, no talking back (well OK, a little ). Seriously, so sorry for all the hassles you ar enduring... I hope the tide turns soon. I agree with Lav; clear boundaries are good for everybody.

Worked on the book proposal tonight, so that felt good. This morning I was not feeling well and was in a panicky headspace - just too tired and a little scared, I guess. I canceled the NYC trip on Thursday - you can't please all the people all of the time, right?

OK, to bed... I too cannot get used to this time change, and wish we could leave well-enough alone... hope all have a good sleep...

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning all...

I am up at 5 am, guess the time change is messing with me too, but that's OK. We have to drive three hours away for a doctor's appointment for my husband, so today will be spent in the car. Grateful the weather is sunny and 40s.

Pauly, poor Kell, being pregnant is not easy, hope she feels better soon. My daughter is fighting a cold as she can never get a good night's sleep. One or the other or both of the boys are up every night, I wish I could help. Broccoli sounds good to me, I have been craving eggplant, isn't that weird? Lucky you to have three daughters, they keep you busy.

Cyn, hope you feel better, good job taking care of yourself and canceling so you can rest. I know I was super busy yesterday and started to ache and feel ill after 4 pm. Still made vegan lasagna and fed my husband and son. My son was in a good mood, when he is happy, he is great to be around. He is positive about this new relationship and has high hopes. It feels good to be wanted. Really cold weather this weekend, so better look at my teas and have a cup in the afternoon to keep warm.

Lav, I finished the middle room, it is safe, just need to put up some pictures. The little guy is excited, I sent him a picture. He wanted to come over now. So funny. I am lucky my daughter always includes us. I think that living away from us for 10 years and missing us made the difference. She made a decision that surprised me for the holidays. I guess she told her husband that his family and their extended people are not invited for the holidays. She is not going to risk her brother and his friend being hurt, and does not want that many people over. She said that she is setting boundaries after an incident last June where her FIL and his wife came when it was convenient for them and it was a nightmare. No more. So, I have to respect her ability to not be pushed around. I am also relieved, I hope it works out.

SK, you are so sweet, and I agree with the suggestion to set clear boundaries with the young man. So sorry about your daughter not including you in her holiday plans. I just don't understand. The plumbing issue sounds horrible, hope they get it cleaned up soon. Your doggie sounds so sweet.

Have a great day all.