We had family out to celebrate birthdays at what I lovingly referred to as the ‘Meat Party’ … We served beef ribs, homegrown chicken and rabbit … Doh! (Along with many, many sides…) I decorated with zinnias from my garden. Speaking of which, that garden is still producing! I’m pretty sure I will end with …
So, I’m trying to embrace all things I’m supposed to be embracing. Meanwhile, dark, depressive thoughts keep springing up. I AM OKAY! I’m just trying to figure some sh*t out. I am Ukrainian by birth. Muchly disregarded by the birth mother, but I always felt that pull! However, at this time – it is not …
It turns out Babs is really (Mr.) Bugs – and our Miss Thumper has had babies! OMGosh – how fun! Here’s a quick pic of Mom and baby bunnies. I’ve made a few cards, and I’m having a good time getting back into studio work. We’ve also been playing with pottery. Here …
Oh my goodness, 2021 went out with a bang! There is a big work story that I’m not quite ready to share, but we can cover Christmas, food/recipes, clay studio, other life stories and cute photos. So – here we go … Prepping for Christmas 2021, DH and I opted for more-than-not homemade gifts. So, …
But I’m back. I’m sorry. I’m doing the best that I can. The nursing toll is feeling heavy this year. Add to it: Mandatory competency deadlines; another level of hot flashes; and T-8 days until Christmas … OMGosh! Got through my birthday, Thanksgiving, figuring our pottery kiln problem, annual work competencies … And here I …
We started this past week off with a huge batch of seafood alfredo – enjoyed by both of us as we worked through the weekend. And then, this week – while pulling together a quick salad of spinach, carrots, peas, water chestnuts, romaine and a mayo-style dressing, I decided to shave off a few deep …
And, honestly – isn’t that typical!?! Doh!!! But we did it! We got a farming task ‘under our belts’ … I believe our SKOS birds had their best life. Wednesday afternoon, they peacefully – Met Nirvana; Played in the sandbox in the sky; Found joy … and, Joined My Freezer. Reflecting back, it’s not undo-able, …
AND I am! I’ve started the long-list project of turning my old studio into a ceramic studio, clearing out a large (which now will be 8 foot long x 7 foot tall x 2.5 foot deep – THIS is the BEFORE photo) area in our ‘storage’ basement for hydroponic growing; reorganizing the mini-closet/tanning bed space …
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