Winter

 A BIT LATE, BUT

WISHING ALL A JOYFUL SOLSTiCE AS OUR 

SUN BEGINS ITS JOURNEY TO LIGHT! 

WELOCME YULE!

Time Fugets

HARES AND RABBITS!

QUO Vadimus

 Where are we going?

Speaking of Turtles

Still not able to post pictures here, so you will have to go to my FB page for that.  Made a turtle butter dish, the first thing I have made in ages.  Thought the turtle/tortoise was appropriate as I have used it as a metaphor in my recovery process.  Also reminds me of my sister, who inherited a fantastic collection from her mother-in-law.  She made many additions of her own, including of course, the ones I made her.

Had a PT evaluation on Thursday, 10/24/24.  They are very happy with my progress, especially strength.

A few more weeks, down to once a week, have been suggested to continue work on getting rid of limp and climbing stairs.  I have had a limp from slight to debilitating for the better part of my life so will not be overly upset if it doesn't go completely.  AND, I climbed my stairs like-a-grown-up!  Going down is a completely different story.  Found that out many years ago when I was getting PT for a slight knee injury.

I have been enjoying a long, warm, sunny autumn.  We are going to bring the last of the plants in today, along with a bunch of petunias. I moved shelving around so I might even try a few herbs.  Then we can clean up the deck for the winter.

We'll see, grasshopper............we'll see..........

As always, stay safe, and thanks for stopping by...........*s*

Mabon.....Atumnal Equinox

 I have managed to go an entire season without posting, a dry period even for me.

The biggest happening was my total hip replacement on August 7.  I have done a running commentary on my FB page.  (Suzi Caswell)  The six weeks since surgery have passed quickly.  I've been going to Physical Therapy twice a week.  It's been so helpful I can't imagine being without it.

Perhaps my biggest surprise has been my change in mental attitude.  I have actually been exploring new ideas for my pottery and am even thinking about some sculptural pieces.

Blogspot is still weird.  I can post comments on some blogs, but cannot reply to comments here.  And posting photos is impossible.  

When I first started this blog there were many others.  Many have gone for various reasons.  Yes I post on FB, but I have generally preferred  here as it feels a bit more intimate and friendlier.

Wishing all a bountiful Mabon/Autumnal Equinox.  I feel that this is a season of drawing in, storing energy for the winter to come.  I am keeping my toes crossed for one of our long, golden falls.

Stay healthy and safe and, as always, thanks for stopping by..............*s*

A Joyful Litha/Summer Solstice

 I am sitting on my deck under the umbrella.  The temp in the shade is about 74ºF with a light breeze blowing. Living surrounded by trees and away from asphalt makes this very pleasant indeed.

The petunias I am growing from saved seed are coming along nicely.  I have been saving seed for several years now.  I don’t get the early blooms that I would get from purchased plants, but I know they have not been subjected to any lethal debugging sprays.  In  another week or so there will be no difference.

I have heard the beating wings of hummingbirds.  I think they are annoyed that there are few blooms around.

I have several boxes prepped for basil seeds.  I always over plant so I can transplant all over and still have many extras for a pesto treat.

I have spent the better part of June obsessing over various upcoming medical appointments.  None are life threatening……yet……but the nuisance factor is high.

We’ll see. Grasshopper……….we’ll see………..

As always, stay safe and thanks for stopping by……….*s*

Kitty Tail

Grayby, doing her job to keep life secure!

 

 This is Grayby.  Grayby is a Helper Cat.  Today she helped by sitting on my computer keyboard while I was logging in to my bank.  Needless to say I was locked out of everything.  I appreciate the security but the hoops one has to navigate to get in are complicated to say the least.

As always, stay safe, and thanks for stopping by……*s*

P.S.  To those who comment, thank you. Blogger doesn't let me reply to comments.  Have yet to figure out why!  (GRRRRR!!!)