Good morning everyone.

SubC what a sad situation. I am so sorry. I think it's perfectly appropriate to work through your grief here as for a lot of people, hoarding and grief go hand-in-hand.

This is a quick drive-by as I have a meeting at work early. I worked on papers yesterday, laundry, and I did a good job of keeping the kitchen very nice, despite cooking lunch.

Okay everyone! I'm looking forward to the long weekend. I must address unfinished business here. I have to pay bills and chip away at papers. It will not do it on its own and I want more space.

I am doing a good job of not doing things halfway. And I'm happy about that.

I have a second box to wrap treasures in. I've also made a decision on some treasures I thought I'd have forever. Short explanation: going in the donation bin

CM, I am glad you are feeling better.

Please pray for Jeremy, he was Catholic.

That is appropriate isn't it? I'm being sincere. I was raised Protestant and we didn't pray for people after they died, but my Catholic friends did?

I'm going to stop dumping all my stuff here. I saw we had another new person in some other thread and I am probably scaring people out of this one.

My fiber arts class is building fixed heddle looms. Then we are going to weave some little rugs from yarn we made out of donated old t-shirts.

I am going to try to get through tomorrow.

Dh made a nice dinner and a fire.

SubC, another tragedy - all I can offer are condolences and you will be in my prayers.

Tillie, I think it's an excellent idea to get out a bit while the weather's nice. You will be glad you did. We have more cold weather coming in early next week. And hopefully you will run into some nice people to talk to.

And Tatoulia, I very much felt inspired reading of your decision to let the chair go. I have pretty much divested my life of furniture except for a bookcase, chest of drawers, and small table from my grandpa's - he made the bookshelf and possibly the table.

I sold, gave away, or left behind things in my parents' house from the time Dad died through the foreclosure. Thereafter, in my moves, I also gave away heavier items because of my hernia issues. I'm all about practical, strong yet lightweight now, like stainless steel shelves on casters, and when I get my own place I will choose bed and seating with those principles in mind.

Alas, I'm quite a ways from getting my own place just yet... In some ways I feel better about where I am. It is best to sit tight and not try to get out before I have a solid grip on finances, etc. And here it is a quiet neighborhood, I enjoy the kitties, the flowers and trees... Sure wish we had been able to have that sun porch done. Wonder if he'll ever be able to do it.

I do feel better than yesterday. I napped a short while late afternoon/early evening. My sinuses were being really annoying later. I propped my foam bed wedge vertically and added pillows. It wasn't the most comfortable on my neck but it did eventually ease the drainage problem.

Emotionally a little better too. Doing small laundry just to keep the pile from blocking the bedroom doorway again. Then I pray and tackle some of one bad area - hope it won't be as difficult as it looks, and it might not be.

Tillie, yes, the Lord helps us who help ourselves, I totally believe that! :) Yet I also had run out of ideas and energy, so that's what I'm praying about - and for a dose of mental clarity. What I have difficulty with are what are known as "executive function" skills in the brain.

I don't know as there are any places I could go to get help for that as a senior on disability; I doubt if Medicare covers it. So I am praying directly to the Creator for some help! Even just peace to calm the anxiety about feeling overloaded and paralyzed would help.

Well, I'm thankful for feeling better with my allergy business, and it's a nice sunny day. I'll try and check back in later and maybe have some progress to share.

Good Morning Everyone

So very, very sorry Subclinical ((((HUG))))
It is always such a tragedy when someone young is taken from us.
A major loss for all of humanity.

Building a loom? You never mentioned that activity here and it sounds like a wonderful project!


Looks like another pretty day here.
Even though it's a terrible thing for Scooter, I plan to get out of here today.
Sometimes I just need to be around pleasant people to get my thinking straightened out.

Yesterday one of my former students - a brilliant, kind, funny, amazing young man,was lost to us.

He was taking a gap year to learn a foreign language in another country. (He was already fluently bilingual) he was hit by a car as he was walking down the street. He died before his parents' plane landed.

His name was Jeremy.

The school director is removing one of my students from my class. She told me right after the administrative assistant passed on the news of the accident. I didn't even try to fight for him.

I told dh last night, I don't want to love them anymore. But I don't know how I could teach them if I didn't.

There are good things. There were good things yesterday. But when I try to think about the excited, happy boy building his loom yesterday, I just remember Jeremy.

My friend's son's lawyer requested a continuance at the hearing (which I guess means he doesn't think his case is strong enough yet) and the jurisdiction decision was delayed until dec.

I don't think I will swim today. I am too tired.

Good Evening Everybody

Hi CriticalMass
As a child I was forced against my will to attend church (southern Baptist) with the neighbor's housekeeper and her husband.
One thing I remember about the teachings was a saying
"the lord god helps those who help themselves."
Meaning we are supposed to do whatever we can do even if that's not very much or not very well then maybe something else concerning/worrying us will straighten out and not be as bad as we thought.
Most of all is to remember that we are only human and can only do just so much with the limitations that entails.

You did GREAT taking care of bunnies, voting, getting gas and tending to the dog to make roommate's day a little easier. WTG! :D

Hope the time change and allergy blahs go away soon. (((HUG)))


I cleaned the kitchen!!!
I feel like I just woke up all day long.
Going through life still half asleep and wanting to hit the snooze alarm.
Did some more leaf raking.
Laundry dried fast today out on the line.
Kept forgetting to eat all day but finally remembered and ate about 4pm.
Toying with going into town tomorrow just to get out of here for a while.

My small stuff:

I have been tired the last few days, jet-lagged from the time change and off and on allergies.

And I think I'm also sad and blah about my clutter situation and how helpless it makes me feel. I madd a decision to storm Heaven with prayer about it and try to be open to divine guidance if I discern something.

Not that I'll stop doing small actions and just sit; I doubt that God would say to do that, at least not for very long! ;) I'm so stymied about a number of things. Also sad and frustrated there wasn't more good weather this fall without so many interruptions. But we may still get some.

Had to go to my psych doc this morning. I like her but talking about all this seems redundant and pointless, and embarrassing. Because it's too complicated to sum up the roadblocks I can't change (yet) in 15 minutes. So then I come off as defensive and making excuses. Which I don't want to be.

And it's another chunk out of a day. Oh well. Don't have to do it again for 3 months.

I need to say things I did get done even if they are small. Like yesterday I got one bunny litterbox completely cleaned and all new litter in, and the four water bowls scrubbed, replaced, and refilled. I voted and got gasoline. I let my roommate's dog out so she could vote right after work.

Not big things. But I need all the reinforcement I can give myself.

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Bigger stuff

SubC, I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I hope you have lots of support near you, as well as our support here. It is a trauma in concentric ripples for the community of which you are a part. It's good that you find even small blessings and comforts like the chicks.

When my cousin was murdered by her ex boyfriend (who then turned the gun on himself) right after high school graduation in 1967, I was only 5, but later I was told the basics, and I have the news clipping. Her parents and brother I'm sure had many "If only" moments as they grieved. The young man obviously needed help as well, that may not have been easily accessible then.

It is so hard when young people especially see only in the moment. That things aren't going to get better - they think - and they don't want to wait a long time when in pain, so they seize control in a completely wrong way. It's a temptation for many. There but for the grace of God go I, because I have had my dark times.

We must do all in our power to keep hope alive wherever it can be found. Even if the hope just comes in picking up the pieces. It still matters, still makes a difference.

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And sometimes we just need to rest. I'm going to do a couple quick tasks, then pray my Rosary and quite possibly nap.

Good Morning Everybody
"Clink!"

Hi Subclinical
WTG! for resisting the urge and chanting your mantra!
Stay strong because you really do not have the time.
((((HUGS))))
Best wishes for keeping up with school and I'm hoping the Christmas break lets you rest and reenergize.

Hi Tatoulia
Keep strong too!
Remember you have a vision as to how you want your home to be.


My plan today is to clean the kitchen, honest, I really plan to do that.
It's not all that bad, not that many dishes.
But the livingroom area, diningroom area and kitchen are just all together one small open space/room and you can always see the kitchen.
Going out now to hang sheets on the clothesline.

I think I'm experiencing a bit of the same thing, SubC. I feel like I'm a mess and I'm not keeping up and my dining room closet is worse than ever. And I'm losing the paper battle. I do know when it's chaotic like this, my "immune system" for gathering treasures is weakened. Good job framing it in a way (time) that kept you moving.

My antique friend has a bit of trouble with communicating. I can never tell if she receives my texts. I just want to know if she has a dealer who will give me a few dollars for the chair. If not, I'll donate.

I'm enjoying my coffee right now and my therapy lamp. Then I'll get ready for work.

Coffee clinks!

I'm losing ground on dishes.

Not getting enough sleep because of dh work demands. - his sleep schedule is disrupted and mine is disrupted along with it.

Still struggling to keep up with school.

Resisted stopping for several curb treasures yesterday. Mostly by chanting in my head "I don't have time, I don't have time, I...."

My place is a real mess too, Tillie. I slept after work. I'll quick do a few things. Then back to bed. Cleaners tomorrow!

Latest news in building is not fixed but expected to be by AM. Okay but I'd love to be here tmr. But I'll be going in.

Hi

Raked some leaves today from beside the fence and side of the house.
Twinkles demanded another brushing after we came back inside, he needed it.
House is still a mess, needs cleaning.
But the days have been too nice to waste inside.
When/if it snows or rains then I'll stay inside and clean.

Good Afternoon Everyone :)

Happy you are having such a happy day at home today Tatoulia :D
I'm so happy with my new London Fog jacket and when I wore it out to hang laundry at 30 degrees it kept me wonderfully warm.
Yesterday it was too warm out to wear it.

I do remember where the Edenpur remotes are, in the cupboard with my old laptop and tiny android device.
But they change the TV channels and volume, so annoying.
The TV remote also messes with the Edenpur settings.
I give up... ;p

YEA! for getting all your Winter Summer stuff swapped out.
I enjoyed going through all of mine and seeing that I like them all and they still all fit me.

Was brushing Twinkles this morning and Scooter helped by holding onto Twink's tail the whole time.
They have been playing together a lot lately, chasing each other around the house.
So cute!

I ordered more checks online this morning too.
Now I need to get off this computer and do somethingmore. ;)

It is steadily raining here and it's just so cozy. I'm also washing my winter tights and socks. I like things to be fresh.

I am eager to take a nap but it's a work day. I've popped four of my chicken pies into the oven to heat up.

I voted! They were having a long dreary day at the polls.

I have to remember that today is Tuesday because it feels like a Wednesday. I'll go in tomorrow and then try to work from home on Thursday.

I'll need to pack up my treasures today. I want no more close calls.

What are you doing today?

My happiness is unmatched!

I have taken out my winter pjs (just two pair) and put in washer with my winter bathrobe and socks. I have wrapped up summer clothes to go in that container. I'll keep most of my cotton pjs out because I can't sleep in the winter ones. Too warm. But I can wear them around the house at night and while reading or sipping my tea. Loungewear. My house is too cold and drafty without it!!

Im glad you and the kitties got out yesterday! It is definitely turning to winter here and I'll have to get my winter coat out of the drycleaners. After payday.

My brother's Roku remote affected his lightbulbs. He had different colored lightbulbs that did different things. My only fancy lightbulb is one that has a sensor on it and it turns on when it gets dark. I like it because I don't like coming home to a dark house. I used to leave a light on all day but this lightbulb automatically turns on. I do have to turn it off at night when I go to bed.

I am so happy today! I must go vote soon.

I'll have to have the cleaners pick up keys from BF tomorrow.

Good Morning Everybody

Hi Tatoulia
YEA!!! for a free work from home day!!!
You are as happy as a little kid when they get a "snow day" from school. ;D


I'm hoping today I can get physically motivated to do things.
I'm mentally motivated but physically exhausted.
Yesterday warmed up beautifully. Outside with no coat needed. Opened the doors and windows.
Supposed to be this way all week.
Twinkles & Scooter went outside and had a lot of fun.

I'm excited about your new pots, SubC! WTG! And welcome to the baby chicks.

Tillie I'm glad you made guacamole. I'm sure it messed up the kitchen!

Well I am having a surprise day at home due to a problem with my office building so I am working from home! I keep singing, if you're happy and you know it, clap your hands!

I was in the shower when the calls started coming in. It's automated: calls, texts, emails. At first I ignored because I thought it was BF then I grabbed the phone and listened to two words, thought it was spam, hung up, then I could hear cell phone ringing and I realized the two first words were my company's name! Woohoo! I quickly let my temp know, lest she is not on the system. I am so happy to be here!!!

I'll report more later. Working on a project.

Good Evening

Hi Subclinical
WAY TO GO! having lesson plans done for tomorrow and enough clean clothes!!!
YEA! for catching up on some dishes too.
Best of all is you did pottery and the chicklets are looking good. :D


Judges rulings can be and often are overturned.
Whatever this judge decides is not the last word on the boy's fate.
Lets keep hoping he gets the help he desperately needs to heal from this tragedy.


Hi Tatoulia
So sorry about that broken dish.
Glad you took no chances with the exposed salad.
Very happy your little treasures were not damaged.
WTG! for all the tasks you completed today and WOOHOO for having the cleaning ladies to do your Mom's!

I have 3 space heaters that have remotes. I put the remotes somewhere.?
But I never cared to use them anyway, just the heater control panels.
The Roku remote often turns the heaters on/off or the temp up/down, so annoying when I'm channel surfing.

Been feeling rather blah today. Could have done things but decided to rest and took a nap.
Did wash my hair and put clean bed linens on.
Kitchen is still a mess and I made guacamole too.

Tatoulia,

I was vague, I didn't want to share a bunch of details, but now, there is so much public record and online stuff...

They charged him with everything from first degree murder, through assisted suicide to procuring firearms and making false statements to police.

Those last two he did. But when he made the false statements to police, he had not been read his rights and he was in shock, mourning, and afraid. He told the truth when he was arrested.

I don't know where the sex charge came from. I'm guessing either he told the police they were in a relationship, or they took his phone and there was a compromising photo on it.

Still no news. I am praying that they remanded the case to mental health court - where he would face a maximum of 18 months in a locked treatment facility followed by supervised probation, and could have his record expunged if he followed all conditions of his parole and got a job or finished college.

The last case this judge oversaw, she sentenced the defendant to death.

Shifting gears, I'm catching up on dishes, my lesson plans are ready for tomorrow, We have enough clean laundry to get through the week, the chicks look good, and I threw five new pots today.

Tatoulia, please be careful of your special things!

SubC, I truly didn't understand the horrors of this situation. I knew there was a death. I didn't have a full realization of what is going on. I am so so sorry. Please keep us posted. And I know you can't help it, but you cannot blame yourself. I know you want to turn back time. I am so sorry.

Yes Tillie a bit odd that I only gave a cursory look in the drawer. I'd forgotten what a small remote it is!

I did my laundry, I cleaned my cat box and mom's cat box, I ran errands for myself (clothing returns) and I ran errands for mom. My garbage is out.

I made myself a beautiful salad for lunch and I went to get raisins and something crashed out of my cabinet. I had put a compote in there and there was glass everywhere. And I still had my things from the vitrine out. I prayed that none of my Lalique was ruined and my prayers came through.

I am angry at myself for putting the compote in a place it didn't belong and for having my treasures so vulnerable. I asked one of my neighbors for her amazon box (she had several delivered today) and I will pack away my treasures until my bookshelves are built.

I then had to throw out my salad because there was glass everywhere. I think I properly cleaned it up but will go back to And work on it some more. I don't want kitty to get a cut paw. I did go over the counters with multiple wet paper towels to get any remaining glass shards.

I could've ruined things I love.

I am grateful to be getting rid of the chair. My friend hasn't gotten back to me. I will feel more at peace letting it go. I don't have the patience to sell things, I'm afraid. My sister said she hates the chair. I don't know what she associates it with but that's the push I needed to get rid of it.


I have convinced mom to let the cleaning ladies do her house. It is filthy. I can't do this week due to finances.

Good "just about" noon here

Subclinical
I am so sorry
this is such an all around tragedy
((((HUGS))))

Hi Tatoulia
I thought you would have already checked the "official" remote storage space.
Glad you found it right where it is supposed to always be kept. ;D

I always try to have everything I could possibly need before the frenzied holiday shoppers monopolize the stores.
Stock up on non perishable foods, TP, toothpaste, etc...
This way I only need to run into the store to grab fruit, veggies and almond milk.
I never drive all the way to Reno to shop and I have not been in the malls there in decades.
So nice not getting caught up in the consumerism.

Tatoulia,

I don't think you understand.

This kid is facing multiple counts of murder in a state with the death penalty. They also want to brand him as a sexual predator and pedophile over an age difference of little more than a year.

I cannot find out what happened this morning, and I am losing my mind.

Ps remote was in the drawer where I keep my remotes!

Tillie! Orange juice clinks!

I have nothing to impulse buy. I've gotten a good group of tea towels, Swedish sponges, jams, homemade soaps, together. When I run out, I run out. And I'm done. I will reinforce the idea of no impulse buying. I'm also rejecting the idea to buy myself lots of things by way of saying, it's from the cat.

I will bake for the people under me at work and I'll do my usual of a donation to a soup kitchen. I've been doing this for years and I find nothing more hopeful or satisfying than giving to a local soup kitchen in their names. They don't like it, but it's what I do.

The decorative plate I bought at goodwill won't work after all. So it's in the goodwill pile.

I don't need any clothes for the winter. I have my coats from last year. I'll see if I need one more skirt. I'm not sure that I will.

Well back to work for me. I've used my light box and I've gotten dressed. I'll see if the laundry is being used. Would love to do a bit.

Good Morning Everyone
"Clink!"

Hi Subclinical
GOOD LUCK! with all your plans for today :D

I am picturing a warm and loving Christmas day in your home with family all gathered together.


Hi Tatoulia
You no longer feel the need to keep the chair to remember your parents.
The chair has served it's purpose in your life.

The fireplace remote might be with the Winter/Holiday items, where ever you put those???

WAY TO GO!!! for fixing a spending budget and sticking to it.
YEA!!! that you are all done so there is no need to go into the shops where it's crazy insane with all the holiday shoppers!
Plus there will be NO impulse buying
right? (((HUG)))

I have a few ideas as to what I might do today.
Wash dishes
Shampoo my hair...

Have not reset the clocks
Been waking up between 4 and 5am and if I reset the clocks I will be waking up between 3 and 4am and that would be just too depressing.

Steven has done nothing around here but be extremely mean and nasty.

I just finished reading the posts.

I was at the Museum of Fine Arts yesterday for a lecture. Afterward BF and I had coffee and a biscotti in the cafe. I told him how the auditorium was the same one where I watched a documentary on Sacco and Vanzetti, many years ago, and how on my way over, I asked a neighbor kid if he wanted to go with me. He was about 12 or 13 but his mother didn't care about him so he could've joined me on the spot. There was football on that night, and it may have been an ?important game' but I don't remember behind that. Anyway, he did not join me and when I got back, he asked, what are you going to do now? And I felt sad. Like no one had ever invited him to anything.

So I gently said to BF last night, he's gone, right? (He moved away at some point) And BF quietly shook his head "yes". And then he quietly added, his mother is gone too, and last time I saw his father, he was super skinny and looked like he didn't have long to live.

We do what we can, when we can, SubC. I'm so sorry about this boy and that he'll be in court soon. He still has time for ideas and a different outcome, he's just starting from a different place this year.

I have a plan for today.

I have to email dh at noon and 4 with progress updates.

I can't think about Christmas shopping yet. Mil called yesterday in her usual panic because we haven't told her what we want or made travel plans. So we asked the kids if they had plans.

Dd1 decreed that all children shall be here Christmas Day. And ds claimed FIVE days for him and his wife. :)!

Today I have to think about dishes. And the burn box.

Hello hello. Where did the weekend go?!?

Made a big decision over the weekend regarding the chair I've insisted on keeping. I'm ready to let it go. I contacted an antique dealer re getting rid of it. I've been able to locate it on eBay. I'd like to realize some $$ for it but if it's nit gone by December 1st, I'll donate and take a deduction. I'm not sure if I'm even eligible for deductions anymore now that I don't itemize.

Id love to get about 200 for it but I'm not willing to put the work into it. So I'll see if friend can sell it and if not, I'll let someone find it at Goodwill.

I hadn't wanted to get rid of it because it reminds me of both my parents, and I only have two things that remind me of both. Most of my things were my mother's. But I've gotten to the point where I want it gone. What a relief for me.

I haven't read everyone's posts but I think CM has several pair of new jeans-Yay! I hate buying jeans. And to think you were able to find so many! Remarkable! Good work ! And yay for the baby chicks. SubC!

Tillie it is definitely fall here and they are semi-predicting snow for next week. It is quite cold in my apt but I'm not ready for heat yet. I will put in fireplace while I enjoy my tea. I really wish I knew where the remote is for the fireplace.

My Christmas shopping is done. Everyone is getting either a tea towel (from Etsy) or a Swedish sponge. We finalized the gifts for my artist/designer friend today while at the Museum of Fine Arts. Everyone else is getting a $10 gift. And I'm so pleased! I have theatre tix for BF and mom and I have a belt/sash I bought mom on Etsy. And I'm done. Today I made up a packet of about 15 different Christmas cards for my elderly neighbor who needs them for his bingo friends.

What a relief to have this done. And I'm proud of my $10 limit. I told a few friends at work that while I dont expect us to exchange gifts, but if we do, there's a firm 10 limit. I'm pretty excited.

I told my sister the same thing. She doesn't actually get me anything but it sets a tone. I think the people whom I usually buy chocolates for (drycleaners, other neighbors) will get yo enjoy something I've baked myself.

Now I can put my wallet to rest. I've done what needs to be done.

Love you all. I cannot wait to get this chair out of my house.

Good Afternoon EVERYBODY

Missing a few of you and starting to worry. :(

Finished going through my clothes and moving the Winter stuff to the top and Summer stuff to the back.


Swept lots of leaves off the walkway and porch.
I leave the leaves in flower beds and on plants to afford them some insulation from the cold, snow & ice.
Hope we do get some wet Winter weather.
Fingers crossed X

Good Morning Everybody

Hi Subclinical
You did the best you could do at the time with what you had to give with your time, resources and all the unknown factors of future events.
With hindsight we can see how life has played out but in the present we are blind to the future.
If only we had known, had a crystal ball to see the future we would have proceeded differently.
But we can't see what the future will be.
We simply must do the best we can in the present and hold faith that future things will be things we can handle/smooth over somehow.
(((HUG)))

With raising orphaned baby wild birds and rehabilitating injured wild birds
The first lesson I learned is that we can do the absolute best we can for them
but some will still die.
But at least we gave them a chance to fly free, without that they most certainly would have died.

I feel like I am treading water. I feel like I am getting nothing done.

I spent a couple of hours yesterday literally just staring at the chicks. But they are such a good thing. They are 16 tiny miracles. I opened the eggs that didn't hatch - two rotten unfertilized eggs, two underdeveloped chicks who clearly died before the last week, two chicks who pipped and died, but when I opened the egg, they had not absorbed the last of their egg yolk and closed their abdomens. So all four failed chicks were genetic. I did everything right. There was nothing I could have done to improve the outcome. I took 16 eggs that had a chance to become chicks and I optimized their environment and they hatched!

In almost everything in my life, I am left to assume that I was a deciding factor. Not necessarily the deciding factor, but a deciding factor - could I have done something differently? could I have done something more? Was there something I did or didn't do? a point at which I could have changed the outcome if I had only known more, done better, tried harder....

I cry over every kid who comes through my classroom and struggles in life. The boy who goes to court tomorrow lived in my barn one summer. He stood in my living room this last spring and talked about getting a coop job with my husband's company and living with us and commuting together and taking care of my farm on weekends so that we could go on trips. What if I had asked him to stay for the summer? Put tools in his hands and had him outside with the goats every day and kept him hours away from the situation he ended up in? I thought about it. What if I had asked....

There are 16 tiny fluffy peeping miracles in my barn telling me that at least once - I did everything right.

Hi Tillie,

I'm reading.

16 chicks.

Good Evening Tillie

It was a pleasant day, warmed up nicely by afternoon.

Got the linens and stuff sorted out and tidied up.
Some Summer things put away and some Winter stuff gotten out.

I thought all the big green grasshoppers were all finished off by the cold but Scooter found one in the grass.

It was nice that I could pull out to get rid of a sheet I had that the cats have practically shredded.
I had patched it up as best as I could but it was in dreadful condition.
One new sheet in/one old sheet out.

Good Morning Anybody

Supposed to get up in the 50s today, YEA!
Just planning to putter around in the house.
Things need a little straightening up.
Been slowly pulling out Winter things and still have Summer things in the way. So I need to straighten linens and clothes out.

Laundry dried nicely out on the clothesline today.
Happy that extreme freezing is slowly letting up.

Good Afternoon

Hi CriticalMass
YEA! for finding jeans! :D
Hope you have had a marvelous day.


To those with access to Netflix I am recommending you watch
"FIRE IN PARADISE"

It is terrifying and extremely sad but it's exactly as it played out in real time.

One of the most terrifying things I have ever experienced was having to drive through thick smoke and flying burning cinders to escape a wildfire.

You're right, the Dalek didn't post. I wasn't sure. I was using a desktop computer at the library, and when you do that you have to make it emulate a mobile device. I'll try again.

Got 3 pairs of jeans yesterday at Goodwill, each narked $3.99 but one was green tag half price. I badly needed jeans.

Today is a big day - went to All Saints' Day noon Mass AND it's payday so have to go now and do the payday banking and errands. Plus NaNoWriMo has officially begun, and I want to do some writing, and pack away Halloween decorations. TTYL!

Good Morning Everybody
"Clink!"

Hi Tatoulia
I think he's just worried about who's going to feed and care for him.
He was so tiny and sickly when he came here that I had to bottle feed him and those bottle fed babies tend to be clingy. LOL :D


Waiting to hang out the wash.
8:30am here and it's only 20 degrees out there right now.
Should be up to freezing (32 degrees) soon since the sun is up.
Will wear my new jacket when I hang the wash.
Washed it last evening and it's all dry now. :D
Today I will do some nutritious food prep and try to hide the leftover candy from myself.

Scooter loves you!!!! That is so sweet. He's worried when you're outside alone. It's role reversal!

Hi Tatoulia :)

WTG! for that lasagna!

Yes, we can have things for as long as we care to and then let them go to open up room for new possibilities.
We just can not keep everything forever or we end up with too much stuff. LOL

YEA!!! for finishing cleaning the stove!!!
I often have to be "the adult" and make myself finish tasks.
My "little kid" self doesn't want to but does as I say. ;)


Washing laundry this evening.
Tomorrow's high will be in the 50s so I can hang it out on the line.

I know Scooter frets when I leave the house, separation anxiety.
He sits on the window sill the whole time waiting for my return.
Is clingy and needy the rest of the day.
But I did not know just how bad he gets.
Steven was still sleeping in his bedroom but I opened the door right before I left so Scooter could go in there.
Steven said Scooter spent first half an hour screaming and crying.
Would not settle down.
Poor little idiot animal. :(

Happy Nevada Day! What a great day you had, Tillie! I can picture your London Fog jacket! Fantastic! And your other things sound great, too!

I did a little shopping at goodwill last week. I found a lovely little framed etching that will look very cute on the wall in the kitchen where the vitrine used to be. Under 4 dollars. I also bought a Welch's juice/water pitcher that's adorable and I can re-donate when I'm done. I bought one decorative plate for 99c and I beautiful art nouveau brass frame (vintage but not of the period) for 99c. So altogether I spent 10. I liked the things and thought, I'll just let them go when I am done. See what I've learned? No need to form attachments! Attachments for people, pets, sometimes places.

SubC! What a lovely, and loving, surprise! Your husband does such a nice job of showing you how much he cares for you. You deserve every nice thing that happens to you.

My lasagna is the best I've ever made. Creamy and delicious. I brought a big piece up to BF. He swears I didn't make it. My kitchen is clean. I'm running the dishwasher and I've showered. I walked some but not a lot. The city is full but manageable. All the little goblins and ghosts.

So I'm cleaning the kitchen and there's some spilled sauce on the stove. I'm wiping it up but some is more difficult because the burner had been on to cook the meat and the sauce sort of baked in. My mind says, oh you can go back and get that layer and my brain says, are you kidding? Do it now. Does anyone else find themselves always not finishing something? Now that I see myself doing it, I stop and I finish.

Wish I could help any and all of you with laundry. I promise to fold and put away.

Happy Nevada Day! What a great day you had, Tillie! I can picture your London Fog jacket! Fantastic! And your other things sound great, too!

I did a little shopping at goodwill last week. I found a lovely little framed etching that will look very cute on the wall in the kitchen where the vitrine used to be. Under 4 dollars. I also bought a Welch's juice/water pitcher that's adorable and I can re-donate when I'm done. I bought one decorative plate for 99c and I beautiful art nouveau brass frame (vintage but not of the period) for 99c. So altogether I spent 10. I liked the things and thought, I'll just let them go when I am done. See what I've learned? No need to form attachments! Attachments for people, pets, sometimes places.

SubC! What a lovely, and loving, surprise! Your husband does such a nice job of showing you how much he cares for you. You deserve every nice thing that happens to you.

My lasagna is the best I've ever made. Creamy and delicious. I brought a big piece up to BF. He swears I didn't make it. My kitchen is clean. I'm running the dishwasher and I've showered. I walked some but not a lot. The city is full but manageable. All the little goblins and ghosts.

So I'm cleaning the kitchen and there's some spilled sauce on the stove. I'm wiping it up but some is more difficult because the burner had been on to cook the meat and the sauce sort of baked in. My mind says, oh you can go back and get that layer and my brain says, are you kidding? Do it now. Does anyone else find themselves always not finishing something? Now that I see myself doing it, I stop and I finish.

Wish I could help any and all of you with laundry. I promise to fold and put away.

How WONDERFUL Subclinical!!!
Your husband really knows how to say
"I LOVE YOU"

Enjoy your evening :D

Congratulations Mr. Rooster!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

HAPPY NEVADA DAY!
Nevada was made a state on October 31st. LOL

Take care Tatoulia
Don't be getting sick (((hug)))
UMMMMM lasagna ;p

Hi CriticalMass
I looked but didn't see the Dalek meme. I will keep looking. :D

I had a BLAST in town today.
Enjoyed seeing the adult's and kid's costumes.
Everybody was in a great mood too.
At the thrift shop I bought a "London Fog" jacket.
It's made with "Thinsulate" so it's warm but lightweight. Paid 2.50 and it's a light rust/copperish color.
Also bought 2 night gowns, a skirt, 2 long sleeve Tshirt type tops, a blouse, a sheet, one embroidered pillow case and a sterling silver pendant with a large faceted amethyst stone on a 24 inch sterling chain.
All together I paid 20.50
Filled my 3 water bottles.
Then I went grocery shopping and people were happy there too.
Got lots of produce and instant oatmeal and lots of other good for me food stuffs.
Left the house at 10:30am and got home at 3:00pm.
It was a good day. :D

Oh my friends, I am just blown away!

My beloved left work early, and he picked every last tomato, started a fire, deep cleaned the kitchen, and made me dinner!

It was so lovely to come in to a warm, clean, delicious smelling space when I was expecting dark, cold rooms, dirty counters, compost needing to go out, and dirty breakfast dishes left on the table. He even had music on and a glass of wine for me.

One chick hatched during last bell. Hopefully more will hatch overnight. But at least I know I didn't completely mess up and my rooster can do his job.

I just uploaded the Dalek Procrastination meme to my Instagram. It's a little large for the format but anyway, a Dalek is a robot from the BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who. They are evil and they go around hollering "Exterminate! Exterminate!" in their robot voices. So people make jokes substituting other words for "Exterminate!"

HAPPY HALLOWEEN friends!

Happy Halloween! It scares me, of course. It is wet and raw here and I don't think I'll be sitting outside tonight. I have a sore throat and a stiff neck. I may wrap up and go to BFs to hand out candy.

I'm washing kitty ?s bed and I'm about to make lasagna. I'm pretty pumped for that.

SibC one of my happiest childhood memories is visiting the Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) and watching the chicks hatch. A few years ago, I was in Chicago with a friend and we re-lived my happy childhood and we watched the chicks hatch!

Cm your word choice is so wonderful-Clot of Laundry. Extremely well done! No idea what a dalck is

I have lots of mail to work on tonight. I'll go start the lasagna soon.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! :D

Hi Subclinical
Perfect night to get home early, light a fire and stay safe & warm.

Good luck with your hatchlings.

I guess you are doing alright if you have clean clothes to wear, a clean coffee mug and a warm bed to sleep in.
You write often about school but we know you also have so many other obligations that need your time every day.
Tending livestock is physically hard work every day and at times it gets even harder.
We know that when things settle down and you have the time you will get your home under control. (((HUG)))



Warmer today here. A whole 13 degrees out there this morning.
Might even get up to 40 degrees this afternoon.

Have my grocery list all made up.
Drinking water bottles in the car to fill up.
Will be heading to town about 10:30 or 11:00am.

Happy Halloween!

Tatoulia, I hope your mom feels better.

My chicks might hatch today.

I left a bag on the couch yesterday and was unprepared for class. This is the second time this has happened in this class and I promised them snacks as compensation. It is my most fun class and I don't know why I have done this twice now. Maybe I am just not taking it seriously enough...

Everything here is due to freeze tonight and it is raining - trick or treat, wet roads, freezing temps... I'm coming home from school as early as I can!

My tomato plants will freeze too - which is kind of perfect for Samhain - end of the harvest.

House is not getting better.