Good morning All. Coffees on.

[awkward-yet-sweet]

Today is Good Friday, so may it be meaningful for those who observe it. 

 

In my faith tradition, we fast between dinner time on Thursday and breakfast on Easter morning. Lots of people have a 3-day weekend from work, too.

 

 

[Adrianna Danielle]

Healing up well since I got out of the hospital.I gave back to the neighbor that took me in the ER this morning.She is a single mom of 3 and has not had time for herself.I set an appointment for a pampering for her and paid for it.She loved hearing that and she is going next weekend Saturday

[Willow]

I certainly hope I did not offend anyone.  I am well aware that not everyone celebrates the same religious beliefs or holy days.  My ancestors changed from Catholic to Church of Scotland at some point and eventually became Presbyterian.  My father did not believe at all, although he would accompany his grandfather to the church the family went to when his grandfather went to fix something.  My mother found it funny when I became a deacon and I’m certain she is dumbfounded that I am an elder and trying to become a commissioned pastor.

 

The class I am taking now is about the Old Testament taken from the Jewish perspective but also touches on Islam and leads into Christianity.  The text book talks about all the different ancient religions in the Fertile Crescent and the wars fought between them and some thought as to why.  Generally, food and access to areas that were suitable for growing a variety of things.  Not unlike the discussion we’ve been having.

 

i lived in Thailand which was principally Buddhist, and I learned a bit about them as well.

 

Willow 

[Ivy]

26 minutes ago, Willow said:

I certainly hope I did not offend anyone.

I don't see how.

 

I know my own spiritual practices are pretty minority.  I don't have a problem with other folk's as long as they're not attacking me.

[Ashley0616]

I don’t see any offense taken. My thing is don’t force beliefs on people. Talking about it is fine. 

[Willow]

Good morning 

 

first cup on board, not it’s time to warm it up. Our dog ate her breakfast and is now camped out on my bed.  I suppose today is a housework day.  I have to finish our laundry pick up the house, send the robot around vacuuming, (that’s a lot of work you know) take the dog for a walk, sooner rather than later in this list, get wife to go for a walk and somehow get som textbook reading done.  Phew, I’m ready to go back to work, it’s easier.

 

 I’m only working 3 days next week because I have to take my wife to appointments   My pay has been rather paltry but I’m still ahead, at least until the hospital bill arrives.  I just might be on a street corner begging.  They often make more money tax free.

 

so, who among us gets to see this next eclipse?  We were just on the edge of the area of totality for the last one.  First, last and only total eclipse I’ll ever see. We are well outside the area of totality for this one but it will still be somewhat visable.  Remember to use appropriate eye protection and don’t point a camera at it unless you have a proper filter on your lens. It will destroy the camera, including your phone camera!  I bought a filter specifically for taking a photo of the eclipse for the last one. Now IF you are in the band of totality there are a few seconds you can look at it with out any special lenses or glasses but it’s only during totality and that doesn’t last long.  The best part is the corona which is amazing and beautiful to see.

 

well, I guess my housework isn’t getting done sitting here.  Second cup done time to start working.

 

Willow

 

 

[awkward-yet-sweet]

Today is Holy Saturday,  so it is mostly a day of quiet reflection and a few chores.  Husband does some of the kids went fishing this morning. And to my surprise, GF is still curled up sound asleep. She even went to bed early last night, so I'm not sure if she is feeling well.  But she's super cute when she's asleep 😍 

 

We will go to a prayer gathering later today, as part of the preparation for the Easter celebration tomorrow...

 

[Willow]

Well, living room is vacuumed thanks to iRobot.  Last load of laundry is in the washer.  Dog walked, Wife walked. Changed into shorts as the sun is hot out of the on shore breezes.

 

our dog decided as much as she likes being outside she needed to be out of the sun and went back in.  But now that we are both outside she’s back but trying to find shade.

 

yes today is supposed to be a day of quiet reflection @awkward-yet-sweet however when you only have a few days to do things, I have no choice but to break the holy day.  At least I am reflecting and not working the entire day.

[Ivy]

12 minutes ago, Willow said:

she’s back but trying to find shade.

It's that time of year when the sun can get hot, but the trees aren't leafed out yet.

 

Just laying low today myself.  My daughter and granddaughter are planning to drop by tomorrow and deliver my Girl Scout cookies.   Yummy.

[awkward-yet-sweet]

1 hour ago, Willow said:

Yes today is supposed to be a day of quiet reflection @awkward-yet-sweet however when you only have a few days to do things, I have no choice but to break the holy day.  At least I am reflecting and not working the entire day.

Very true. Lots of people have to work everyday all the way up to Easter Sunday. Some people are able to take a 3-day or even a four-day weekend. We do what we can. My husband's employer generally lets people have Good Friday off work so everybody gets a 3-day weekend. My husband let his team go home at noon on Thursday.

 

I just have chores to do here at home. But then, I don't have a job. 😏  I'm spending quite a bit of today in the kitchen, as there are things to prepare for the feast tomorrow. It feels really weird to be preparing food while fasting...

[Willow]

@Ivy can I have a . Trefoil please with my morning coffee.  I guess it’s the Scotch in me but I do love those. So close to the shortbread cookies.
 

 I mean who doesn’t like cookies made by Girl Scout elves.  And there is always enough varieties that there is something for everyone.

[awkward-yet-sweet]

@Willow I have absolutely no Scottish heritage, but I like a shortbread cookie.  I can get Walkers brand at a couple of stores locally, and I've even seen it at Walmart.  😀

 

Unfortunately, I think GF got the flu.  So my entire family has started taking extra Vitamin D pills tonight.  If you can get a big dose of Vitamin D in the first 24 hours, it may shorten your flu experience or prevent it entirely.  It also helps to be in generally good health....thankfully, I eat lots of fruits and vegetables.  I'm sure I'll get sick because I'm next to her for hours each night, but hopefully it won't last long. 

 

Poor GF, though.  We were ready to go to our prayer meeting, and she looked really pale.  Got out of the truck and threw up in the grass.  She was really dizzy too.  I stayed home with her, and she's just laid in my lap for hours.  She's started having a fever, so I'm paying attention to that because she can get a high fever really fast. 

[Ivy]

Hope she feels better soon.   Being sick sux.

 

[April Marie]

6 hours ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

Poor GF, though.  We were ready to go to our prayer meeting, and she looked really pale.  Got out of the truck and threw up in the grass.  She was really dizzy too.  I stayed home with her, and she's just laid in my lap for hours.  She's started having a fever, so I'm paying attention to that because she can get a high fever really fast. 

I hope she doesn't have what my wife and I do (did). We both had the stomach virus that's going around...and it's no fun. My wife is pretty much recovered and I'm about a day behind her. I slept for most of the past 30 hours, couldn't eat or drink anything but sips of water without getting nauseous, ran a low-grade fever and generally felt like I'd been hit by a truck.

 

I tried a little coffee this morning but it just didn't taste good.

 

In any case, Happy Easter, everyone!

 

Enjoy this beautiful day we've been given.

[Ashley0616]

Had to use an EpiPen on my myself yesterday. I had vertigo, migraine and hurt my back. I laid down on the carpet and started getting hives and throat was closing up. I went to the ER and followed up with them. They gave me two more EpiPens. I experienced a burst of energy but after it went away I have just been tired. 

[Willow]

HE IS RISEN

 

Good.morning

 

@awkward-yet-sweet I’m sorry to hear about your GF.  A stomach flu is no fun and can lead to other things so good you are with her.

 

@Ashley0616 I’m glad you are ok and had epi pens. I carry two in my purse in case of emergency and keep two at home. I am extremely allergic to wasp stings and have been to the er on account of them.  For me the bottoms of my feet become itchy to the point I want to scratch them off.  Allergies are no joke.

 

our afternoon high is supposed to reach 80 today.  It was very nice yesterday as well and will continue until the next rain on Wednesday.  
 

like I’ve said before, when I’m home, I make a pot with fresh ground beans, but I work the next three days so it’s back to pods tomorrow.  
 

Willow

 

 

[Adrianna Danielle]

Recovery from my 2 two stents put in is going well.Luckily my son,his wife including her 3 kids came over to clean the front of my yard up for me yesterday.I was happy with the work and they knew I needed to take it easy.

[KathyLauren]

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 

 

I know that not all of us are able to be visible, and my heart goes out to those who can't.  We see you, even if others can't.  And those of us who are able to be visible will do so for everyone else.

 

Visibiliity is the best way to educate everyone else about who we really are, and to teach them that we are just regular people doing regular things.  (Which of course is why "they" don't want us to be visible.) 

 

May we all some day have the freedom to be visible without fear.

[KymmieL]

@Adrianna Danielle Good to hear you are on the mend, Stents are no joke. Great you have family to help you out.

 

Thankfully, I am only allergic to penicillin. So, no moldy bread for me. and strangely enough Honey. it gives me an upset stomach. 

 

Even with a painful right knee I was able to get some major work done on the Explorer. I got the rocker panel welded in. Now starts the refinishing. Once that is finished. it is time to protect it. and install a set of rock sliders. I have had the sliders since our first Explorer. Which was killed in 2010.

 

Speaking of my knee. I am planning on heading to the VA first thing tomorrow. Going to the veterans express. Kind of an urgent care. I know I can go to the urgent care here in town and won't cost a dime. However, they may refer me to another office which may cost me. I could take the referral to the VA but I'd have to start over. I am just cutting out a step. Taking off of work will cost me, but my health is more important.

 

Happy Easter, I hope the Easter beagle came to your house for a visit.

 

Gotta go the wifes ground 8 o'clock coffee is calling my name and I must answer.

 

Hugs, to all.

 

Kymmie

[Adrianna Danielle]

24 minutes ago, KymmieL said:

@Adrianna Danielle Good to hear you are on the mend, Stents are no joke. Great you have family to help you out.

 

Thankfully, I am only allergic to penicillin. So, no moldy bread for me. and strangely enough Honey. it gives me an upset stomach. 

 

Even with a painful right knee I was able to get some major work done on the Explorer. I got the rocker panel welded in. Now starts the refinishing. Once that is finished. it is time to protect it. and install a set of rock sliders. I have had the sliders since our first Explorer. Which was killed in 2010.

 

Speaking of my knee. I am planning on heading to the VA first thing tomorrow. Going to the veterans express. Kind of an urgent care. I know I can go to the urgent care here in town and won't cost a dime. However, they may refer me to another office which may cost me. I could take the referral to the VA but I'd have to start over. I am just cutting out a step. Taking off of work will cost me, but my health is more important.

 

Happy Easter, I hope the Easter beagle came to your house for a visit.

 

Gotta go the wifes ground 8 o'clock coffee is calling my name and I must answer.

 

Hugs, to all.

 

Kymmie

I already have been put on the anti rejection medication for the stents and I take them.Do this for the rest of my life

[Ashley0616]

2 hours ago, Willow said:

HE IS RISEN

 

@Ashley0616 I’m glad you are ok and had epi pens. I carry two in my purse in case of emergency and keep two at home. I am extremely allergic to wasp stings and have been to the er on account of them.  For me the bottoms of my feet become itchy to the point I want to scratch them off.  Allergies are no joke.
 

Willow

 

 

HE HAS RISEN INDEED!

 

 

Yikes wasp stings that would really stink! So far I know I'm allergic to something that was in the carpet and pollen in the grass. I'm looking forward to getting allergy tested to see what else. 

[Ashley0616]

2 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

Recovery from my 2 two stents put in is going well.Luckily my son,his wife including her 3 kids came over to clean the front of my yard up for me yesterday.I was happy with the work and they knew I needed to take it easy.

Yeah that is very nice! I wished I could cut my grass but I'm allergic to the pollen so I just pay someone 50 dollars a cut and get two a month.

[Ashley0616]

1 hour ago, KathyLauren said:

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 

 

I know that not all of us are able to be visible, and my heart goes out to those who can't.  We see you, even if others can't.  And those of us who are able to be visible will do so for everyone else.

 

Visibiliity is the best way to educate everyone else about who we really are, and to teach them that we are just regular people doing regular things.  (Which of course is why "they" don't want us to be visible.) 

 

May we all some day have the freedom to be visible without fear.

I have to get new flag poles and a new flag which is why I can't participate in it. Maybe once things get settled I'll finally get another.

[Adrianna Danielle]

14 minutes ago, Ashley0616 said:

Yeah that is very nice! I wished I could cut my grass but I'm allergic to the pollen so I just pay someone 50 dollars a cut and get two a month.

Son and his wife said they would help out.

[Ashley0616]

Maybe when my kid is old enough I can pay him lol.