Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
Chicago area has an abundance of older items that, basically, don't ever break down. I've noticed the C-list here has lots of metal and wood desks and filing cabinets advertised for free.
First, she scribbled "Happy Holidays" on each of them and left them for me to send. I said "Mom, that is what storekeepers say when thy are afraid of offending by saying Merry Christmas" I asked her to write something personal and then maybe end it with a "Love Mom" She tried, she so very tried. No personal note. Just the :Happy Holidays" and then the poor soul misspelled "Mom"
Well, at least they will be happy with their checks.
Cwillie, If they try that again, I think that another coniption fit is in order.
How does one spell that, where did that word come from? Anyway, I got a good laugh over the upside down threads today. It is still making me laugh.
Love from Send
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This was a test........only a test. If this had been a real conniption fit, ...........you know the drill.
Anger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.
In the southeastern part of the United States, the difference between a hissy fit and a conniption fit is usually associated with overt physical gestures.
Mine was more of a hissy fit, with no physical gestures, except laughter.
-gazing at the stars with the knowledge that you know their Creator
-closing your eyes at night without fear of tomorrow
-the stillness in your heart when trouble swirls around you
-a quiet mind in a raging world
This puts things into perspective. If I look up at the stars it does remind me too, how this all will pass and there were people going through care giving and all kinds of things for thousands of years, and I am just one of them in a much bigger scheme of things. Humbling and calming.
It is so hard for me to find shoes/boots that fit me, so I keep having the cobbler fix the shoes/boots I already have. The boots are so comfortable, easy to walk in, snow worthy, and worth $25 to have the soles glued back onto the boot itself. The cobbler even buffed them up to take out some of the scratches in the leather.
Heck, I even found a cobweb in my vehicle, first time ever :P
FF, I appreciate the sense in investing in a good pair of shoes/boots. I knew the best shoe-guy when I lived in Las Vegas. It was a hole in the wall shop, but they did a fantastic job of restoring any kind of shoe issue for average of $10. I've never found anyone close to that shop's craftsmanship and attention to detail. They restored a metallic leather finish that had worn through... I still don't know how they did it.
Sounds like your cobbler person is a good one, too. Haven't found my good one in this area yet, but haven't needed it.
Anyway, love a good clean, and glad your house is clean and ready for holidays!
Eve. Strange weather, even for Mississippi. It was 39 degrees here last night. I took a pain pill earlier for this arm and even the mildest of makes me itch. Then I take benadryl---bet I sleep tonight. My broken arm seems to be getting worse. I am so frustrated with it. The bone growth stimulator that I am wearing 24/7 doesn't seem to be doing much. I guess I'll know more on January 6. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I am trying to line up another opinion for after that visit. I definitely can sympathize with these elders, lol, and I will soon turn just 61. What's next? I hope that I won't start about my b&b. I've had a lot of practice on all ailments, being a retired nurse, lol, (A geriactric psyc nurse for the last 8). I had loads of interesting patients and lots of fun! Seriously---I sure miss those days.
Happy holidays for the other 49 religious practices in the U.S. A.
And for you who have had losses, and are sad, or in pain yourselves, my condolences go out to you, right now.
Welcome, Stew. I pray every night for people on AC. I will add you to my prayers.