Hello Darklings,
Just a brief post.
Well my sister and I did our mani-pedi's yesterday and the color is just beautiful. But when we came home Doyle surprised us with tickets to the Art Deco Societies Preservation Ball.
Food, wine, music, silent auction all in the wonderfully restored Paramount Movie Theatre, I could not have been happier and we were dressed in our 1930's best. It was such a joy.
And I was amazed at how well I was able to get around, I was using a cane to be on the safe side, and I had to wear my low heeled shoes until I'm fully back to par, but it was exciting and colorful.
They even had a fortune teller or card reader there, the gentleman was dressed in a tuxedo and with a turban much like one would see a "Swami" wear in those old 1930's serials, his booth was set up to reflect the 1920's/30's and I enjoyed having my fortune read, all very amusing and it was a very nice fortune too. I got his card in case I want to hire him for a party.
I was a bad girl this morning, I slept in, so did my sister, and she is going forward on purchasing the house next door, the agent was able to do a walk thru with her earlier along with our contractor friend. The repairs are do-able and he privately told her that the former owners had done some illegal electrical work, which would give off high EMF readings, no wonder people didn't want to stay there.
The damage done by the pot growers was not that bad except that the floors in which they were growing the pot plants is going to have to be redone. Kitchen and Bathrooms and fine, need serious cleaning but fine. And no bug or any kind of issues, but Marie is going to have it fumigated especially for bed bugs just to be on the safe side.
The price is good, the monthly payments will be fine as well as the property tax. And she will be able to get some serious tax deductions on it.
So now we are relaxing, Doyle is bar-b-quing, the garden is nice and sunny and fragrant, birds are chirping, Belladonna is snoozing in the sun and it feels good.
Doyle has found some charities that are helping the victims of the bombing to help offset their medical expenses that we are going to donate to. In the midst of all this beauty we are very lucky and so it is important to remember those who are struggling and we should count ourselves blessed, so it is important to send those blessings on.
Later Darklings
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Of further Updates on the Boston Tragedy and memories of another event~~~
Dear Darklings,
My mind is just reeling of what has happened and information flying in so fast and furious.
So far 3 are dead, over 170 are injured some critically. The reports of two unexploded bombs were incorrect and so far the fire at JFK Library just co-incidence.
Many runners are making plans to do a sort of "Run to show we are not intimidated" Marathon, people refusing to allow something like this change their lives except to be more vigilant. Which is the only true course of action.
I am reading and hearing conflicting reports that a suspect has either been arrested or has been identified, I am not sure which, perhaps the news casters on the east coast have more information.
Doyle make an interesting remark to me when he came home late last night, he said that he hopes they check the roofs and any areas were the windows were exploded inward as that could contain important pieces of evidence and according to the noon time (PDT) broadcast they had done just that and found something.
Quiet heroes are emerging from this holocaust, people just doing what they felt was only right to do and those who are trained to do any emergency work.
I feel it will take me a few more days to get my mind back on real life again, and I can understand this desire to want more information to be updated constantly.
When Kennedy was shot in 1963 Mother was glued to the television set, Dad had to get a long antenna wire extension so that she could roll the t.v. set from the kitchen into the living room so she could do her work and still hear the news. She saw when Jack Ruby shot the alleged killer and it happened live, I remember when I came home after picking up my younger sister and brother at school, she was just sitting on the couch with her mouth open, almost unable to speak, all she could say was "someone shot him! some man in the crowd shot him!" I had to call Grandma and Uncle Mannie drove her to our house, she had to get Mother in gear just to make dinner, so sis and I dashed to the market across the street to get ground round to make meat loaf, it was the easiest thing to make for 7 people.
For some reason that meat loaf tasted real good, I think because Mom and Grandma in a daze threw everything into it, long green onions, diced tomatoes, we had some left over baked potatoes so we had mashed potatoes with bits of green onions in it and fresh string beans, Grandma said to buy a pound of string beans and sis and I were kept occupied trimming, washing and cutting the beans. Uncle Mannie took our brother outside to play catch until Dad got home.
Grandma turned off the T.V. and said "That is enough news for now." That was a very sad November.
And even now I simply will not turn on the television until it is time for the regular news, I have to get my mind back together.
And now a little bit of good news, in the beginning of May my Lawyer and the defendant's lawyer and us will meet at my lawyers office to discuss a settlement, but it will be hefty, there will be no bargaining, it's either what I want or we go to court, which he doesn't want.
I have seen my doctor and he said I can go to my office next week to talk to my co-workers to see what is happening, my back spasms seemed to have ceased, but we'll know better when I'm back to work, the bruising is now just reddish and the cut on my cheek will only need the slightest of cosmetic surgery and even the discoloration will fade, I've not used any make up because I didn't want it to be in any way infected.
But considering how bruised I was even applying makeup was painful. I'm walking more have even taken Belladonna on her walks with either Ella or Louise with me. Doing the heat therapy seemed to have helped me heal much faster. And I have to admit I've gotten very spoiled being waited upon, but that will stop eventually.
I still get a little weakness in my legs and on occasion a little dizzy, but the Doctor has ruled out head trauma but if the occasional dizziness persists he will look into that further.
But I most likely will not go back to work until the end of May. Why so long? Doctor wants to be completely sure I can handle the work, I feel like that character "Rocky" getting ready for a prize fight, only its getting strong enough to work.
And now I must go, Louise says its time for Belladonna's and mine afternoon walk. Where is that theme from "Rocky"?
Later Darklings
My mind is just reeling of what has happened and information flying in so fast and furious.
So far 3 are dead, over 170 are injured some critically. The reports of two unexploded bombs were incorrect and so far the fire at JFK Library just co-incidence.
Many runners are making plans to do a sort of "Run to show we are not intimidated" Marathon, people refusing to allow something like this change their lives except to be more vigilant. Which is the only true course of action.
I am reading and hearing conflicting reports that a suspect has either been arrested or has been identified, I am not sure which, perhaps the news casters on the east coast have more information.
Doyle make an interesting remark to me when he came home late last night, he said that he hopes they check the roofs and any areas were the windows were exploded inward as that could contain important pieces of evidence and according to the noon time (PDT) broadcast they had done just that and found something.
Quiet heroes are emerging from this holocaust, people just doing what they felt was only right to do and those who are trained to do any emergency work.
I feel it will take me a few more days to get my mind back on real life again, and I can understand this desire to want more information to be updated constantly.
When Kennedy was shot in 1963 Mother was glued to the television set, Dad had to get a long antenna wire extension so that she could roll the t.v. set from the kitchen into the living room so she could do her work and still hear the news. She saw when Jack Ruby shot the alleged killer and it happened live, I remember when I came home after picking up my younger sister and brother at school, she was just sitting on the couch with her mouth open, almost unable to speak, all she could say was "someone shot him! some man in the crowd shot him!" I had to call Grandma and Uncle Mannie drove her to our house, she had to get Mother in gear just to make dinner, so sis and I dashed to the market across the street to get ground round to make meat loaf, it was the easiest thing to make for 7 people.
For some reason that meat loaf tasted real good, I think because Mom and Grandma in a daze threw everything into it, long green onions, diced tomatoes, we had some left over baked potatoes so we had mashed potatoes with bits of green onions in it and fresh string beans, Grandma said to buy a pound of string beans and sis and I were kept occupied trimming, washing and cutting the beans. Uncle Mannie took our brother outside to play catch until Dad got home.
Grandma turned off the T.V. and said "That is enough news for now." That was a very sad November.
And even now I simply will not turn on the television until it is time for the regular news, I have to get my mind back together.
And now a little bit of good news, in the beginning of May my Lawyer and the defendant's lawyer and us will meet at my lawyers office to discuss a settlement, but it will be hefty, there will be no bargaining, it's either what I want or we go to court, which he doesn't want.
I have seen my doctor and he said I can go to my office next week to talk to my co-workers to see what is happening, my back spasms seemed to have ceased, but we'll know better when I'm back to work, the bruising is now just reddish and the cut on my cheek will only need the slightest of cosmetic surgery and even the discoloration will fade, I've not used any make up because I didn't want it to be in any way infected.
But considering how bruised I was even applying makeup was painful. I'm walking more have even taken Belladonna on her walks with either Ella or Louise with me. Doing the heat therapy seemed to have helped me heal much faster. And I have to admit I've gotten very spoiled being waited upon, but that will stop eventually.
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| I could not resist this, for several weeks I felt like that |
I still get a little weakness in my legs and on occasion a little dizzy, but the Doctor has ruled out head trauma but if the occasional dizziness persists he will look into that further.
But I most likely will not go back to work until the end of May. Why so long? Doctor wants to be completely sure I can handle the work, I feel like that character "Rocky" getting ready for a prize fight, only its getting strong enough to work.
And now I must go, Louise says its time for Belladonna's and mine afternoon walk. Where is that theme from "Rocky"?
Later Darklings
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Of Meeting Challenges and having fun~~~~
Hello My Darklings!
I am so proud of myself. I was able to go up and down the stairs in my home two times this morning!!
And no back twinge either. Of course I had to take it slowly, my leg muscles are still building up, but I am very proud of myself.
Some sort of step aerobics have been added to my therapy and I've been doing them with these portable steps. But Darklings I just had to do it! I had to try.
Doyle senses that I'm getting a bit of cabin fever again so he is planning on taking me to Rasputin's to buy DVD's I have my list of what we have and my wish list so I'm ready, I'm hoping to find some good Film Noir DVD's, and some classic horror films, but first he's going to take me to lunch.
I also pleaded with him if we could go to Macy's and Nordstrum's out at the Stoneridge Mall. I'd prefer to go to the one in San Francisco but until I can walk a distance and use BART and street cars that is out for now.
And he's given in. Although he's afraid I might over due it so to please him we are taking the wheelchair.
I feel like a school girl getting a treat! It reminds me of when Mother and I and my sister would go with her to the City on a special shopping expedition. It was so wonderful and exciting!
And now for a puzzlement....for some reason my blog appears to be popular not only in the U.S. but also in Russia and Germany and .... this is odd....Kazakhstan?
Well Hello Russia and Germany, I hope you are enjoying my life ramblings as an Elder/Elderly Goth.
But now I must go, Doyle is ready, the wheelchair is packed, my list is in my purse. I do plan on posting some things later, of late I've had a question put to me....what is my religious background? Isn't that interesting.
Later Darklings
And no back twinge either. Of course I had to take it slowly, my leg muscles are still building up, but I am very proud of myself.
Some sort of step aerobics have been added to my therapy and I've been doing them with these portable steps. But Darklings I just had to do it! I had to try.
Doyle senses that I'm getting a bit of cabin fever again so he is planning on taking me to Rasputin's to buy DVD's I have my list of what we have and my wish list so I'm ready, I'm hoping to find some good Film Noir DVD's, and some classic horror films, but first he's going to take me to lunch.
I also pleaded with him if we could go to Macy's and Nordstrum's out at the Stoneridge Mall. I'd prefer to go to the one in San Francisco but until I can walk a distance and use BART and street cars that is out for now.
And he's given in. Although he's afraid I might over due it so to please him we are taking the wheelchair.
I feel like a school girl getting a treat! It reminds me of when Mother and I and my sister would go with her to the City on a special shopping expedition. It was so wonderful and exciting!
And now for a puzzlement....for some reason my blog appears to be popular not only in the U.S. but also in Russia and Germany and .... this is odd....Kazakhstan?
Well Hello Russia and Germany, I hope you are enjoying my life ramblings as an Elder/Elderly Goth.
But now I must go, Doyle is ready, the wheelchair is packed, my list is in my purse. I do plan on posting some things later, of late I've had a question put to me....what is my religious background? Isn't that interesting.
Later Darklings
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Of Updates and slow progress~~~
Hello Darklings,
Well I am going to have a treat today, Marie is taking me to the manicurist so I can have a mani-pedi, she is having one too.
Marie is insisting that even though I feel bad, I should do little things to encourage and uplift me, and she is right. It is still painful for me to walk any great distance, so I'll have to use the wheelchair and wear one of my caftans.
My sister wants me to enjoy the sun a little and to not feel cabin fever, later this afternoon some of my friends are coming over who are gardening enthusiasts to put annual plantings in the ground as well as some perennials. I gave them cash told them what I was interested in and should on the diagram where I'd like to have them, if they paid for more things I'll reimburse them.
And there is a very nice sunny spot in the garden where I can sit and enjoy it, and they are bringing over pot luck as well, so it will be a "planting party", very impromptu, but it does uplift my spirits.
Marie and Doyle helped me get ready although I'm able to do a little more for myself, the exercises do work, but I need my pain medication at night so I can sleep, I'm trying to take a little less of it each day so I can be more alert and also better gauge my improvement.
Marie thinks I'm rushing it and Doyle agrees, I'm not going to argue with them if they want to fuss over me, if it makes them feel better, but I don't want to impose on them either.
Poor Belladonna its so hard on her she wants to be close to her "Mommy" but if she jumps on my left side its painful, so I have to arrange myself so she is on my right side. And she senses that there are changes in her "schedule" the little thing likes routine and she can't understand why Mommy isn't taking her for the evening walk, even though she likes Miranda.
Doyle is bringing the car around while I type this and he told me that my favorite movie will be on "Svengoolie" tonight---if I can stay awake. It's "Dracula's Daughter" with Gloria Holden. Although I have it on DVD, I am going to enjoy Sven's silly but sometimes informative comments. So this Day is looking to be a very good one.
I'm seeing the Doctor on Monday and we'll see how things are progressing, and my Lawyer on Tuesday, he is also working with the insurance companies on my behalf, since technically with the pain medication I may not be in a "clear mind" to make important decisions, seems that already the Lawyer for the other driver is trying to make a deal, much too soon says my Lawyer, so we shall see.
My sister is here, time to go, she says I should wear a brighter color for my mani-pedi, decisions, decisions.
Later Darklings.
Well I am going to have a treat today, Marie is taking me to the manicurist so I can have a mani-pedi, she is having one too.
Marie is insisting that even though I feel bad, I should do little things to encourage and uplift me, and she is right. It is still painful for me to walk any great distance, so I'll have to use the wheelchair and wear one of my caftans.
My sister wants me to enjoy the sun a little and to not feel cabin fever, later this afternoon some of my friends are coming over who are gardening enthusiasts to put annual plantings in the ground as well as some perennials. I gave them cash told them what I was interested in and should on the diagram where I'd like to have them, if they paid for more things I'll reimburse them.
And there is a very nice sunny spot in the garden where I can sit and enjoy it, and they are bringing over pot luck as well, so it will be a "planting party", very impromptu, but it does uplift my spirits.
Marie and Doyle helped me get ready although I'm able to do a little more for myself, the exercises do work, but I need my pain medication at night so I can sleep, I'm trying to take a little less of it each day so I can be more alert and also better gauge my improvement.
Marie thinks I'm rushing it and Doyle agrees, I'm not going to argue with them if they want to fuss over me, if it makes them feel better, but I don't want to impose on them either.
Poor Belladonna its so hard on her she wants to be close to her "Mommy" but if she jumps on my left side its painful, so I have to arrange myself so she is on my right side. And she senses that there are changes in her "schedule" the little thing likes routine and she can't understand why Mommy isn't taking her for the evening walk, even though she likes Miranda.
Doyle is bringing the car around while I type this and he told me that my favorite movie will be on "Svengoolie" tonight---if I can stay awake. It's "Dracula's Daughter" with Gloria Holden. Although I have it on DVD, I am going to enjoy Sven's silly but sometimes informative comments. So this Day is looking to be a very good one.
I'm seeing the Doctor on Monday and we'll see how things are progressing, and my Lawyer on Tuesday, he is also working with the insurance companies on my behalf, since technically with the pain medication I may not be in a "clear mind" to make important decisions, seems that already the Lawyer for the other driver is trying to make a deal, much too soon says my Lawyer, so we shall see.
My sister is here, time to go, she says I should wear a brighter color for my mani-pedi, decisions, decisions.
Later Darklings.
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