2026-10-28T20:01:34Z https://nostr.now Sharonbw stands with Minnesota https://nostr.now/npub1fg6q22zuhat9f5qc86lqyehcsu6sxwdfuk27xml6864lxmgjgn0qxu26du https://files.mastodon.online/accounts/avatars/109/298/298/963/229/063/original/5a64e09d1122f76f.jpg https://files.mastodon.online/accounts/avatars/109/298/298/963/229/063/original/5a64e09d1122f76f.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfcmr708azpqtv3v8nnw0zu2h3yj5uyz7twq2h4e6yudq6dzgqxpqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdute586n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyygxkp0hm0ljvf0a5yg07a7r5x2m0c0fmtlfuqw0vdf4u3tfkevcfsyar5'>nevent1q…yar5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Does your friend recognize whose actions are responsible for this? 2026-10-06T11:08:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp3nzrsze6chfazadkvdf4cvz87tmu3d6qa9lh464xhqtcyhw20wgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdufu59f6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspf4lefuhemvk4ag2m4d30py8jngqfmk6a3u87rhzn6ucfz0y9dpczhqz8r'>nevent1q…qz8r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Good for you! Do you get any kind of acknowledgement or tracking of it? Here in Maryland, with absentee ballots we get texts when they are received and then when they are actually counted. <br/><br/>This year I’m voting in person. 2026-09-24T10:44:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs88f7qmnxu949gn27lk7z4tl7uqgkctetwrcfsedandv6ymwwnsaczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdumth0kk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqxtsmw0jxeqw3vdkzpnhaw6epdx0menya7384up4ehtmfzk66dvshxkqr4'>nevent1q…kqr4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m going to have to give it a try next year. I&#39;ve never had any success with pumpkins. Maybe I hovered too much. 2026-09-22T00:02:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs85y2r3yuk4c8eljupm36cq0lr3642k5jxqprqeuzsxgm956je7aczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu2hadps In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswp898t3nrg0clhfllpc8hkd900t0yd0yu8ucenh7wztq4dza4euqa60nxr'>nevent1q…0nxr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s a long shot, but perhaps she crawled into the linens if you have a linen closet? One of our cats loves to jump into ours if we open it to get something. She curls up between the sheets and is happy as a clam. 2026-09-19T13:54:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqfhrddt9hz42fql8nne9pf5wk0mrqk4hfrpa8gacnevdsftquu8czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduaa8pyq Good morning. Heading up to PA for a short visit. I&#39;ll be back Thursday afternoon. The cats know something is up. Lucy isn&#39;t eating her breakfast and Ringo can&#39;t settle. They&#39;ll be fine once they settle into being taken care of by my youngest daughter. Still, I wish I could explain it to them. <br/><br/>Behave yourselves and stay safe. I shall return. <br/><br/>#Today 2026-08-10T10:42:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfygvwzea6hlns4zx4d96k4af8qwse3cg4ccccrsray7s4n5umfyszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu6hmw0u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2du99xjaj677m2d3ah4lfsx5efzqtpmk0plzx53curpg76s7vs2sdn8829'>nevent1q…8829</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have found I have to be very careful with wine as I get older - it gives me a sour stomach unless I sip it very slowly and include food. 2026-08-03T20:17:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw9mmvmp6cjrgx9wch4705ad7vzqk86c3fvtg0865eav0dgqtgrzqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdur79tdv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr8pu29d9w4z3jhvjtssfz4pj4zk797wnuv6q4lk6gwm07d5upuggzudq9l'>nevent1q…dq9l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m betting he didn&#39;t even mean to dissuade you from needlework at all. Regardless, I&#39;m glad you&#39;ve both changed and met in the middle. 2026-07-23T12:36:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0vlqjekgv0cuj390k740ezxk7eutdk5qru2nh3pdtahw8s4v379czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduesjx30 Good morning and happy #SofaSunday. Last night’s thunderstorms have left us with cleaner air, at least temporarily. We got enough rain to raise the humidity and wet the ground. Other than that, just a lot of bluster. <br/><br/>If the humidity drops to non-gross levels I’ll tidy up the garden. More likely it will be a quiet day of reading. <br/><br/>#Today 2026-07-19T12:30:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswcfxe9syd3akwfmyj5adaf9ywdsyhdg4u9wfg67nf7cacjp0nptqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu8ach2d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8carhhnz50g0q3pfnnkr4en2fl0s7hs62dpkhd4a6zlt2t3dzd7s6capma'>nevent1q…apma</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You&#39;re brave to face reality. Our property will eventually be too much for us, but my husband refuses to entertain alternatives. That leaves me with a different anxiety, which is being left dealing with it all if/when something happens to him. <br/><br/>Ah, the joys of getting older. 2026-06-10T12:10:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswdpnpnfygudmvvveu5zqu33e4n2fh20pa0f2ya0lp5p6mymfz95qzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdut5au20 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq7krstaes932d8kj5d6nrsqfknqc8yuylreuha8kuylwap6f9pvqe2r0sq'>nevent1q…r0sq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank goodness for the limoncello spritz. I’m not sure that would have been enough for me. <br/><br/>Is there pressure to get this squared away? Is it the only game in town? 2026-06-09T20:51:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspstj20d44ntzrhk3tk6tzuru6xqe338wellwjz9jerjsc8k8hzuszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu682r3g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfdgrwmym0eptnkdf29swmcaq24x8tete89tlu4u3dxrlfhjf5uvg2l6l2k'>nevent1q…6l2k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Welcome back to good health. 2026-05-17T12:29:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdnkafw2l3vcwl5gdqygaztvaveacpcqhtva7r2fz9wldvgcuhq7szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu74ukm8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv30pw04lygumtrxpy83d3674d6r6ckld90k0jr6qt943xxgy2ypgvxmpdv'>nevent1q…mpdv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💗 When do you arrive? 2026-05-09T23:45:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstg7next0r09s76c88vwvv8wmg5z27pdylssr3eq4kvf6sr9wlj0szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduvt379v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqa0tc5dydwxuwjz4cpftn7hszwsv86xuunccy7x3gaxay84am3wsemu55d'>nevent1q…u55d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Well done! It&#39;s beautiful. And well-traveled! (Didn&#39;t you start it in Italy and continue it on your whole journey to Vietnam and then to the states? ) 2026-04-01T21:49:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs07mqww86tkv0wy6drxyda40rcmydlstret2nee2wl6sat2z3rvzgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdup8kdkt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx5pudqp8hm7u63m6a6v8scepw77cecxj0wg39ymh77cfeph8cuqgf3u5ec'>nevent1q…u5ec</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I guess the only good news is that tomorrow it will be Wednesday already. But I agree with you that being a hermit certainly has its upside! 2026-03-31T23:43:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8lr8kq5jw83avk32jy3rwqx2pvfa4rexlzc7eyqtmzwuyenwhd9gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu6jrqal In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfvuq7wapp5r73t84d67sxs2hm495pmr36trzrpwgk8a72sf654egfqu30x'>nevent1q…u30x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our allergy season isn&#39;t in full swing yet, though it will be soon. Exhausting is right - it&#39;s like wearing lead boots.<br/><br/>Good job on the taxes! 2026-03-26T23:55:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg5tt4mhzkwuk354h9j7dqjx2ju27q8xhyjef0v8csq4vuer6mqkczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu83pyvx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2f8hf4lkj3t07gz6megm5zkussw6nc2lantl4z3q46erascr9t8q3p9pqs'>nevent1q…9pqs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>How soon were you planning on heading back?<br/><br/>It’s hard to predict what’s going to happen next. If you can leave I’m tempted to urge you to stay there permanently. 2026-03-02T19:15:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfm2mp334gythwp8ckfr24zh4wdnmyfm68mma4whcyys5na5a4f7szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdupyknag In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp4w74xsvqd7403fwp5a8hnnqt6l4gtjctntgn0xnrqqtr9eaj7dc9wa3r9'>nevent1q…a3r9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That&#39;s huge. Pat yourself on the back. 2026-02-26T14:26:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9esxgulx3w7kfudsn8zqnqud2qn6e6lym86j9w8zyzaf8d46j2dszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduj2xnyy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz3dagxk0dm2ar8del7t7tmztgvz570lu2jp0qyfpv5ykvt84zgzgs3nkth'>nevent1q…nkth</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>He&#39;s probably formulating a plan to escape. 2026-02-26T13:45:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvkfjczxctw42k5z7qd5dcxzskam467594k79ns5keg99xlptythszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduatqcrk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdz8q0cvterqsasj57y26j238c6yl37405gfmqfau340c30z203ws9r56y3'>nevent1q…56y3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hmm. I may get this book. I need to up my southern cooking game to impress my son-in-law from Louisiana. 2026-02-22T13:23:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstntekx0h58aqxxd96wy0ks22ctm9s5paaz8lvq49a83mq54hzphszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzducs5etd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstqv6y2uf4ya29efatdelpc9jh7mffhf2g2wqsxl5fguu6rnftsscqmkaah'>nevent1q…kaah</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank goodness you got him back. 2026-02-21T00:36:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8f8k5m7uq4h9uyaxm8adfstcqw4qkztptzhqnpp46e8v0nd7jp5gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdut9ukjz This is what happens in our house if you leave a drawer open for any length of time. Cats own everything. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/116/075/020/552/379/461/original/1e9eb864fea201ca.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-15T14:11:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrhsvpc72heq0f49hsmn90pkq2pzfcrl40wkw6uqdk66fl9gm9wsqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduage6s8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdxv2vskunvz3ccjtzkrpsnffnq2jtkqxrl4jcql3uq8ff9mmpmqgzjppfh'>nevent1q…ppfh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Can you sit and take it easy for a day or two, just to let your body catch up and figure out what day it is? 🤞 2026-02-01T12:41:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz5z2as2sk4r7sll66xj03p45nyk92delst0dhczp6tq03ute2s6szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduhpmj2d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq47qm58ptqtycaay3mas5rvramnc5s5ga0grznnzxe45pq9nsf0qstvt0d'>nevent1q…vt0d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m breathing as deeply as I can. 🫶 2026-01-08T13:38:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz5s9vp5ekgy8ex0jyjslz4km4lc2s9q3eqex2at39rl63uzcdg3szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduul2vgn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw4a5gvhf2qp6am9zrhp9svrhtkfsgz2tptttqreetduy3whdpv2g90973v'>nevent1q…973v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I can&#39;t wait to see it when it&#39;s finished. 2026-01-06T00:42:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0rxsnlt80enaz5cthv8zadasglp8un36u96z8z2f2csyaytmqncgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdup706pv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxl39806ygmpy7phnj98r4dfwt348k6p859uednsvcnsku83pd5psl56wsh'>nevent1q…6wsh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I’m living vicariously through your posts. I would have needed to work in a nap. 😄 2025-12-26T12:40:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2j45g8euavwux4mrr20d0nyqzsdgmj9u6t9nu6v2nsqjlls3gl3gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduw829jd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9frfckycuqrdmq3y0jl463yrjdzj476ncmlckeun2dc2dlu5nkzcv9z7ed'>nevent1q…z7ed</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Who started that whole IG pose anyway? 2025-12-24T12:49:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswxx8wx3f859aglam7w2vm465zjnrykvfqsfhmdev0l3cnn9d7dugzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu2k5w7r Good morning! I slept in this morning + am enjoying the quiet until my daughter and SIL wake up. Then we’ll see what’s up for the day. <br/><br/>I’ll be in the kitchen more often than usual this week, but I don’t mind. My favorite holiday moments are often at the sink, overhearing teasing, laughter and different groups of family catching up with each other. <br/> <br/>Of course there’s a lot of juggling + compromise that is stressful. But I don’t have all 3 daughters together often. It’s with it. <br/>#Today 2025-12-23T13:47:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz4uzp0jvqztwx30ulh09a9zu86dncjew82j86dmusaz2z74n79hgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu8xdsnv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst78hgj8acn9zzgplwrd2yqg9hx9cgfa8xfy25tththyy62klcggq3s69sp'>nevent1q…69sp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I’m late to this saga. What a horrible experience! I hope your travel moving forward goes smoothly and safely so your nerves can recover. ❤️ 🤗 2025-12-22T12:56:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgwp3qhvmlpdqgwww3yru4wgwkdg9mzela9n9jre43zt6mmz0a9tgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu2nqncj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstuxsqj6d2yhuz692fs30ydzca8stxg2hcccr4zlhnxkpg8uxgz0qwckwmk'>nevent1q…kwmk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>&#34;Practice&#34; is a hard one to beat, but if anyone can come up with a new word, I am confident you can. 2025-12-07T13:50:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspkm70mqv0z3x649nh5pej0sp48hptwvdcfmtlla340x9aaywfydczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu963y6r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfz3j3lzex69lhr2txrl2w8gske2msfx6hnpea5w6s43c50ltxk6cwzu3l4'>nevent1q…u3l4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s always good to plan. Do you have anyone in Florence that could help keep an eye on possibilities? 2025-12-03T14:10:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfdj0g2s34dw9hurjz8e9zarxpxzxectw8r82knnhvmsc6t7qgmpszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdud0mv7k Good morning. Today is my 25th wedding anniversary. It’s hard to believe. Like the old cliche, we are opposites. He’s an extrovert who speaks his mind no matter what, while I am a confirmed introvert who usually tries to smooth things over. He can fix anything mechanical. I get nervous changing light bulbs. He’s driven to stay busy while I could spend a day reading. <br/><br/>Somehow we make it work. We both love each other and the life we’ve built. The adventure continues. <br/><br/>#Today 2025-11-25T12:39:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrte20lrxj6m8sgws2zj3jjky4hn5xjwev4wrxp3055kr8trunw8gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduk05xdc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvgjacvy49wxzt0djkj0ug24xjefzfrz5k7x4pq3ecgr538345aqgmdh8f6'>nevent1q…h8f6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>At yesterday’s No Kings rally I had a brief conversation with another protester. As we parted ways she offered me a paper clip in the shape of a heart. She asked if I knew the significance and I assured her I did. <br/><br/>I thought of you and wanted to let you know I’ve noticed yours. If I was technologically savvy I’d follow your lead. 2025-10-19T11:51:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs02acjnulw3va3agdqf3mh25mlwd7zn74k8qkqywt720h7yxlzzyszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu82dpmm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst7c0npdjqmt6rmh9rc5m0wamyajltcrd2zenxkpzt204ttlcpsks9a6y5x'>nevent1q…6y5x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Some days putting one foot in front of the other is the practice. Hope your day gets steadily better. 2025-10-10T12:13:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvltgunfuh7528yhz2phtrdlrpyecgl3q9pcwqdw9hd6e8gh56j4szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu34gyfn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsymmjterma6kxtyv7qgcvdj5ly2n8080mxghvgjh60u0ykprqtm3syc2yqz'>nevent1q…2yqz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Good exercise. How many cords is that? 2025-07-30T23:28:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx0x7f8huyfdrxmnpu7csum7hjyt3m6h29tyjqce4e2098nnfyffszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu5e5y0f Good morning and happy #BastilleDay for those who celebrate. I once worked with a guy who was a big Francophile. Every July 14 he would stand and sing La Marseillaise with gusto, reminiscent of a scene from Casablanca. 🇫🇷 The memory still makes me smile. <br/><br/>I hope you find something to smile about today, to start your week off on the right foot. <br/><br/>#Today 2025-07-14T12:26:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqh54w6xy6ev448z0e24wn273gldjjzsrf2y5v8748wtqluucrzgczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdustdkt8 Finally home. Doctor thinks my daughter’s pain is muscular, originating in her back. He got her pain under control and gave her prescriptions for muscle relaxers and pain. She’ll check with her regular doctor in a few days. Really serious stuff has been ruled out.<br/>I’m heading to bed. 2025-07-09T01:42:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyf7szukm7uupzhknnw30vlw6dv5dmqtfhpzvactq9lgj8d6y9dtczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu54fxmz Good morning! July is welcoming me with temperatures above 80F before 8 am. Cooler temperatures are promised for tomorrow. I hope so. <br/><br/>I should go out + walk now but the motivation isn’t there. Thunderstorms will probably prevent me from walking late this afternoon, but that’s a risk easy to make right now. <br/><br/>Yesterday we saw some of our corn is starting to produce tassels. We’ve never tried corn before so this is a fun development. It helps offset our peppers’ slow growth.<br/><br/>#Today 2025-07-01T12:09:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspq92pvrzm6pfzu9rze44nxeqnshrdwn6er28mjk6ral4karun2uczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdua4chvx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx5rat77yaner4t5ymtj9a0r4zkrkeea3n2u0pglmy4ngj4n4dqvqnrcxwg'>nevent1q…cxwg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I didn&#39;t know there was going to be a movie. It was a great book, and I&#39;m not sure a movie could ever do it justice, but I&#39;m going to find out. 2025-06-30T21:05:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxt78j32r4fr9rpulqjftk40an0n3n6uhslwukrs20lkc3fqlf8sgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu3rhhqw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs82satpx4dlk3me20gfshc0h6gs3gfr0u25qylsaukq65xsx46jxsx3wznh'>nevent1q…wznh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>If I drank cold white wine all day I’d barely make it til early afternoon. 😄 2025-06-21T11:05:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs06r4vj8w7tndyt5nnudyjdxv53nke6zvfaulgltadv4u2xzmr7cczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu2aldxy Good Thursday morning. It&#39;s already 76F on the way to 90F+, so I&#39;m off early to run a bunch of errands. Once I get those done I&#39;ll park myself in the AC. <br/><br/>Yesterday I got my weeding done. Even waiting until the worst of the afternoon temperatures had passed it was a hot and sweaty job. I&#39;ll take a break from that today. I&#39;m hoping it will also give my back a chance to stop complaining. Some gentle stretching will be all I&#39;ll do today. <br/><br/>Have a pleasant day! <br/><br/>#Today 2025-06-12T12:41:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstlw94x5swhwh4mx9etpsm2af5tvedf8lqtxmpjnvkxvy7utj54dgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdulcfwdv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvp6yzxxcdfnzux4knssqfee5vktd72halz8n05am0852ru732tpq8y26c8'>nevent1q…26c8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Your day lilies are lovely! Mine still have a few weeks to go before they bloom. I love them as they are maintenance-free and beautiful at the same time. 2025-06-07T13:19:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0wma4ss06vcqxgjqdacsecryma4yvt5u094ey40auvktc6nfx7xczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduq938q0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst4s9ep99anwp67xmztpu2hugcja4pn7cyps6t8gpneh5zhk4a7ssx740ad'>nevent1q…40ad</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Whew indeed! I tensed up just seeing &#34;IRS&#34;. What a relief in the way it turned out! <br/><br/>Isn&#39;t it amazing how just seeing a letter from IRS can generate anxiety? I&#39;m thinking you&#39;re a &#34;rule follower&#34; like me. That seems to be a mistake in today&#39;s world. 2025-05-29T13:39:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfe4gg2gemsu78s4s0hv0glcj0nfx977td928qdg4yrz056u8lfrczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu5gccxp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqmzmqlaflakj869ukkqmzjdxdjtzk2tv7fa2pftqzwvzpvqc3ysqfetj3l'>nevent1q…tj3l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s nice to change things up every once in a while. Happy reading! 2025-05-27T23:53:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswnpw2c45vp657r68lx6vrelftrr2s3wcpaas3yc90prv73y4uwfqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduarvq77 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqs5fy6saejtt2vvxuy42qmwjpsx92uhvvlpwsdd33yr9h5qk0u7cfvy57a'>nevent1q…y57a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hope the tests come back with good results. Doesn&#39;t practically everyone need to lose a few pounds? In today&#39;s world I tend to self-medicate with a bowl of ice cream every night. 2025-05-21T23:22:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxxesua0ng3cmm7mzwktccgq88xydexj0j80ednaslpplnzet5neczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdusnqt3y In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxvqsqxky0j8h8y27p5257d2qmyf9f6af34drqssz8gzh2s5fdwygxpf50a'>nevent1q…f50a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sending good thoughts. 🤗 2025-05-21T13:41:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8w7h45ewmrk3ltchyhvnu29yft4zh8a4k27t5hcm8q0p78c9nltgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdur4r0w3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9w3mnuf5cztc3gjr994dvex54v9kkwp7esg28dncre0ee9z60e6gyj8ksr'>nevent1q…8ksr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hadn&#39;t thought of taxes. But they can&#39;t increase your taxes even more if you continue to develop and improve your garden, right? 2025-05-08T18:11:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqzszxa3l4mq7gt5s477l90tggpn6d9z4dv8ljx57hmkucwnmlaxqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdugf8vmr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgwsyvttm2feqhrvldryfx07wtlwklzxdskccqymna7s2td02gh8qjz5myv'>nevent1q…5myv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>How wonderful to be recognized for all your efforts! 2025-05-08T16:46:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0q3tjhlkxzgxh7shxx5pjj9rxfhcnw5npkzu8te70auup5chaa4czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdufy98ms Good morning! A neighbor showed up for lunch yesterday. He didn’t say much, just ate some greens and went on his way. 😊 <br/><br/>I never know who’s going to show up around here, but he’s much more welcome than the grouchy snappers!<br/><br/>#Today<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/114/472/383/961/891/483/original/b6a61adf89b88a97.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-05-08T13:22:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs93kal3m78ynua6pewxmhvvwqhs3ryacaqeuka2adp9lnk79ev26qzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu9wr3e6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrrd38mz2ma5x45zsxqzzp66lyqpmj7xdwzjfqp0awxvgxjwme2jqjy9j0p'>nevent1q…9j0p</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We’ve already got mosquitoes! <br/>My repellent routine has started. 😑 2025-05-02T21:34:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsra3nmpyn29vs6qzslmeuwmj7dwztgpk8ge0vh6ec6zrw9tzktemszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduchmqz6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd0fk3cf3u4vvzfaxt8r37rc9nyt5fk3ejk90q636qgys6jw09caqgut6fx'>nevent1q…t6fx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s especially true for me now that I&#39;m retired. Grocery stores are about the only places I shop. 😉 2025-04-27T14:08:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs03kpcnqecdpml3uhw5vaan7f6rarygrw4pkyh2yqy68kszw90ljszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu4a6luq Happy #SofaSunday! It’s a lovely sunny day here, viewed through the window. In reality the ground is squishy and the wind is blowing chilly air. <br/><br/>Yesterday’s plans for slacking were interrupted by an impromptu shopping trip with my daughter and granddaughter. I’m not a shopper, so it was a labor of love, but we were successful in finding a dress for the end-of-the-year dance next month. <br/><br/>I have promised myself a day of quiet relaxation. I hope your day brings you enjoyment!<br/><br/>#Today 2025-04-27T13:00:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdj4tnzngptf0l0a2s6pl62tv382uf4dvjnhdsal847m2tqp27kygzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduvnmheg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszfrsluqz6lve9340qzs2hq5y9euucwamxvz6txa0la9yhqchz02gvv2wnr'>nevent1q…2wnr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I saw your post last night, but never imagined smoke like that! I hope it’s extinguished soon and the smoke dissipates. 2025-04-21T12:11:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy6vs7a8dxe4p58mvtrd3qwqyvwuyuww4c7m9azlw63cdkvz8rrhgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu3a5yzn Good morning. One of the good things about being me is that I cope with stress by cleaning. (Don’t ask me why, it’s just how I’m built.) As a result, I’ve already gotten laundry done + put away, washed the kitchen floor and vacuumed. <br/><br/>Yesterday on my walk I came across a number of lady slipper wildflower plants starting to sprout in the woods. They do every year about now. Not a big deal, just a reminder to me that some good things remain a constant. Thank goodness. <br/><br/>#Today 2025-04-15T13:58:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx5wyvt79jgxhxt2xndm6hlqx2ckfhv5s4qsp2dvxv255ppeh8yegzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu83xcyp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy5xn5hh5phlhhg8eyghnajfm8sndln5dvq8fe5ml3su9u78wyhqg9h820g'>nevent1q…820g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Just life in the United States. Some days it&#39;s too much. 2025-04-15T00:25:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspmayffrfz0uvgdtj4qwlasu3xaxm9mekf0qganh6plta0fmnpa7qzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu7dtnze In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs95lsfnztdhq3lvhq5w0uju3rvxrg2m572a0xp5y8f2q73mwrm2ycckyvum'>nevent1q…yvum</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you for this bit of beauty. It&#39;s especially appreciated today. 💗 2025-04-14T23:54:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsru4g28gsr2fx8mey0hd27380kkz5x2nzu8vjk4cw9ejje6nlsamszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduwt5jhs Good morning! We’re hitting the road for home. I’m looking forward to seeing the kitties and sleeping in my own bed tonight. <br/><br/>Still, it’s always tough to say goodbye to mom. Talking on the phone every few days is just not the same as spending time together, face to face. I remind myself that we’ll be back soon, but there’s always lingering sense of melancholy whenever we leave. <br/><br/>Have a good Friday, everyone. <br/>Make the best of your day!<br/><br/>#Today 2025-04-11T12:21:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszqq6z3ljyrmwwgjsc698qxt7h785384zraaxl9cn64sgm37h590szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu73fszh Good Wednesday morning! We’re off to grab breakfast before spending the day with my mother. It’s an easy agenda- enjoying her company and reorganizing her closet. The heavy clothes of winter will be put away and out will come her “springier” clothes. <br/><br/>I hope your day is a good one! <br/><br/>#Today 2025-04-09T12:18:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvfd76uk2egmmnt59tlht20drf5y0400acasm6w7mqzwv37qcsapczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu4c3r9s We made it to NJ and spent a good day with my Mom. I was going to avoid any political talk, but it’s hard to avoid it. She reports that most of the people in her assisted living facility think that our current President is out of his mind and doesn’t know what he’s doing. She will be 98 in two months and has been a Republican most of her life. <br/><br/>The next time you think you have a demographic figured out, think again. 2025-04-08T23:47:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw07tyr95d9fwy7j03mg4y444e6du30sdhnzjag49tksnnscxd9rgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu254anc Good morning + happy #SlackerdaySaturday. As always, Slackerday is always the goal, but today some of my family and I have other plans. We&#39;ll be attending the local #HandsOff rally to be a visible statement of our resistance to the current administration. <br/><br/>My introvert self is nervous. More nervous that I was in 2017 when I attended the Women&#39;s March. The times are weirder now. But I&#39;ll forge ahead and use the voice I have. <br/><br/>Have a good day! 2025-04-05T13:52:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyev8z963tfstpr3y69cpq850tw38fuwc62uxm65mwkw39ydn3hgqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdujcjpya We all need a little bit of beauty today. This is the first wild violet I’ve spotted this season. <br/>#Today<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/114/274/352/676/396/032/original/16af9763c7800937.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-04-03T14:02:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdplyrw3ycmmayf780ux6dxt2tme2frf4u07s8cevf0nlpry3de9czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu0cjt3l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsperaez3ffnalvsqutr02q0p0m48a9ekfndd45p647zhun4p5ejxc39mjsv'>nevent1q…mjsv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Well, at least I have my knitting, bird watching and gardening going for me! 2025-04-02T14:58:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8gk7xdwys3pj40hx8t7gd4msspkqspg3uetdzvpfl5558a38d99qzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdug5h3va Good Tuesday morning! The sun is just coming over the trees and there&#39;s a slight mist over our small pond, making it a picturesque morning. <br/><br/>Today I&#39;ll find some excuse to work outside and get my hands dirty. The birdbath needs some serious cleaning, and I&#39;ll look for weeds to pull, though there aren&#39;t many yet. Walking around the pond is always a must, to check on the lily pads + the tiny fish that are starting to show up. These things keep me sane during crazy times. <br/><br/>#Today 2025-03-25T12:03:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf7lv0sd4envr7zjeh8055gxkzyzjmk243wqfe65tqj335eg4av9szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduxlw9le In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspq2pa8783ne2u4h720qf62awrklcfwh0yss86lkxf4rpu9nyqscqjvckml'>nevent1q…ckml</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You’ll feel so much lighter when all that is gone. Any plans for the space you gain? <br/><br/>My move to MD after 30 years in PA convinced me that accumulation of “stuff” has a giant downside. I’ve tried to avoid that ever since. 2025-03-21T12:04:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswggyuv6t2cuyhnuqj449eact7c9ujkqtuaja2xccm2hngw9z4a6gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduret098 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg5sqpqe9g4ch5xerhpv5nt64w3v2e0ytgdtxsmd8dtrqp57vq9rchz0dvm'>nevent1q…0dvm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I understand you&#39;re bummed about your own damage, but from the looks of this you really dodged what could have been much worse. 2025-03-15T17:02:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrj4wkct7dyrvalyh60m2lshugr74lczh9ydu4v2fan77t2lzq6zszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduha6lrc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszfyu2v2svdj8hfn9xhutaf3r4sh3vgl4tgtqyur065m8tukyu49qr8dqnj'>nevent1q…dqnj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I’m just going to take a wild guess that the neighbor is hard of hearing and has the volume turned up. 2025-03-05T01:50:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs00gngpztp55fc20uj4sfe8gfzal75agxpx6dv4r2y9rexqrt3ryszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduy2pppg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrdycn7gwmkr3vfjt72lqzza5v79ummmptqvtyu3swmr20wrp3fasltt2hl'>nevent1q…t2hl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I dislike change but am old enough to accept it as inevitable. The hope that the changes are manageable has become a personal daily mantra. 2025-02-16T13:09:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspn76978are0ukwgy0gsdt2gd92hde0a2775lxc596wd7lur25fagzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu3ngkcl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgytrhds3pyrfr6p60c8q4zxmxr69540vah4hwunmdq6u8rxsv3vg9z420m'>nevent1q…420m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I grew up singing in the church choir. It really is good for the soul. <br/>Nowadays I love singing when I’m driving, with the music turned up. 2025-02-09T00:30:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfxvynek07p9me3g2q3t057nvu3qulg8wd45g3jq99jlegqyn9eqszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduczw39c Good news from my surgeon! The pathology reports all came out negative for cancer. No sign of malignancy. Taking a giant deep breath! 2025-02-07T14:48:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfdkah4553eggyvlu0dfvx9le2ahxn5z8a6yeqc25usmqja898cmqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduw90xe7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf7df3lxkt9hc8yj6hj890fggd3uhmwpn8x00rrc0fd35377fz99sqkqyc2'>nevent1q…qyc2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Your mama has made great progress! What an accomplishment. 2025-02-04T21:04:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0vdrvw4qlwnxhe60j5ermkxu40fme4h3h8ljr0xv47uwmufy2phqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdurykm7v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstn8pzkmd07j3vr8074ags3gu2sa3rxpydumrm0z684djpe60wzqqk4u65n'>nevent1q…u65n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Not having to drive so far will make things far easier! Will Buddy still be able to visit? I hope the transition goes smoothly. 💗 2025-02-04T00:31:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyyg9aguy765wmmxwkkjs7kms9lweeg7hm4tsdxwnt657pe7nhv0qzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu9xjzrn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs04h5f2336w0qy8smrzpvzfpyzss8eplhkzwuahqe7h4ts07cadgcw8kcpf'>nevent1q…kcpf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Just saw this from over the weekend. This is HUGE. Such wonderful news! 2025-02-03T22:16:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxmmec6s4h4huzljngj4ddynxqa8zfus0pvusdzhup8phdht9wejszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdurtv0tp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0pyqnhk8tpckerq7msjthz39jdqfgfwkax87fwknqstv7qlz9ktcs3su90'>nevent1q…su90</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Placing blame is the only thing he knows how to do. 2025-01-30T15:51:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsprvam9sy7pd5ut75gcp8l8xcdsg5u7k0n9ugl728qvmn25w9eg2gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduj6mwu4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2e7g6u8xtxe8x5cclp300yklz5e9nc9vh60lxwvgapkwypkwfq4sxrt0fh'>nevent1q…t0fh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I LOVE having the house to myself. I doesn&#39;t happen nearly enough. I love my life, but there&#39;s something lovely about being free to do whatever I want without being interrupted. I&#39;m also in the same boat as you with the cooking. If the spouse is around and I&#39;m cooking, he always seems to be looking over my shoulder to offer advice. 🤦‍♀️ <br/><br/>#homealone 2025-01-27T14:44:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdfmtu4szalypvw29qrejdrptyt0t9uv8q4ghhjy93u4z7yyugz3szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduthu0wt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfw2gzprjz97dlscnk93vh8yd7sa8gdm753zun4792cd6pwgc0nwstjjtzs'>nevent1q…jtzs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Don’t let your mom see the video of T and the folks around you while the Bishop was speaking. I’m surprised they weren’t struck by lightning. 2025-01-25T20:29:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfk7wc58txjser2uea4qtm3qhpcmjhh2033n47kpzw9wea7m97uzczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduwhwz5k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsznttz07al8rdgxcl8lqetgqnuh5pzjc8kt09xrd3a38maxvsv76ce76hh2'>nevent1q…6hh2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;ve spent a long time looking at both. I like the first (left) one better, but both are really cool. 2025-01-21T18:01:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvpew2x8y0vgl6sjdj75g94xlz8fm2qqj3jyffhv9arj0yr003dyqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu5hwyss Good morning! I don&#39;t have the right words to describe today. I&#39;m going to spend the day concentrating on the positive and ignoring the media. If you&#39;re of a similar mind, I recommend the hashtag #TheWorldIsStillBeautiful, particularly photos that <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1tptr0n8lwyw2th4a5zm9ntrgkedmqku5wyppxem6zu3f3m78jrdqlqkvpg" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>dillyd</span> (<span class="italic">npub1tpt…kvpg</span>)</a></span> is posting. <br/><br/>I&#39;m particularly grateful for my heaviest sweatshirts and hoodies today. They&#39;ll get me through the next few days of cold weather as I put out food for the birds and corn for the deer. <br/><br/>Stay warm!🤗 <br/><br/>#Today 2025-01-20T14:15:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9u4v8ptw3rfe3cz4whm2k87szd6j3thtpwsaelfhzzssh4zpuzlgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduws6nev Good morning and happy #SofaSunday! It’s extra quiet this morning. Birds aren’t even showing up at the feeders yet, which is disconcerting. Without that usual activity the cats are taking their morning naps early. <br/><br/>We’re gearing up for the extreme cold coming in later. I’m grateful it won’t be as cold as the Midwest or farther north. Every winter I scratch my head that my sister has put up with Chicago winters for 40+ years. Hardy souls.<br/><br/>Enjoy a restful, cozy day if you can! <br/>#Today 2025-01-19T13:12:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgh49wjpvhupcz4fasp2u8ku3623mafp98xs9633z9uepydftnzxszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu5ydyhu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgehqkgz490wl66erzuuravmtxqd6dkg37ktptpxprm5tzql6ahvqt6hg5a'>nevent1q…hg5a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I only mention it because my sisters and I DIDN&#39;T see that coming. It was a short period that passed once Mom got into a routine. I think she felt like the new kid on the block.<br/><br/>Fast forward to now, and she has new friends and activities that supplement her &#34;old life&#34;. Her longtime friends come visit and drive her to church, lunch, etc. <br/><br/>I wish you the same ease of transition.🤗 2025-01-17T18:42:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp6rwf8evugttp0vltwvs0u5q3yxmuxt9t7wxdwlvyqytm6x6789czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduptzsss In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdps7aszskh7xvry8p05v5lhtpyx6c4knu8ugrw8pwalvjcutjp5q6mtg83'>nevent1q…tg83</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That looks very nice. My sisters + I went through the same thing last spring. Mom was on board with moving to assisted living, and we were able to get her into the one she preferred.<br/><br/>Everything went smoothly, but it took her about 2 months to fully adjust to living where she was not completely in charge. (i.e. meals were at certain times, etc.) She had lived in her home since 1978. She knew she couldn&#39;t live alone or drive anymore, but the adjustment was on an emotional level. 2025-01-17T18:30:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst5vs0xfmfpgdxa669dgr542gp3fvqrj0r0qcdpqtfurrj25qyl5gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduu9w9es In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxt4ttc9vq5v0m0u8q2hz7xueyyrc5xnkvm46efsylqfwpgumcu0cupprq9'>nevent1q…prq9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Easy lessons are what I hope for, but sometimes it’s the hard ones that are the most effective. 2025-01-17T13:11:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs28ckvgc5xxj09z7kfeawhe2eksfgf4kr3t2hmdqq6l4jg4wygjagzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu0px7hf Good morning! Yesterday my quiet day got blown up. I got a call that my date of surgery is Feb. 1. Suddenly there were things to get done. <br/><br/>Today I see my doctor for pre-op stuff and send out a group email to let friends and family know. It&#39;s getting real. I know in my head it&#39;ll be fine, but my body&#39;s natural reaction is anxiety. I&#39;ve upped my breathing and meditation exercises in hopes it&#39;ll help. We&#39;ll see.<br/><br/>I hope you have at least a slightly predictable day!<br/><br/>#Today 2025-01-15T14:21:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswkvzflwg8u08xy4ewtyvpeyg27ykapdnr7fjxczw9tcv8ndyd67czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdudyjlym In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqrxl9vvk892tv55ysapsn6vwpwrtfq0ynqzndmq67g6hlz5y2dxgq5fwv5'>nevent1q…fwv5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Excellent! Now the staff knows who you are and that you’re paying attention. Your mother is no longer invisible. All good developments. 2025-01-13T20:06:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvwv4dyzk8j5rd5d3yta8evclwed8v707qn8l5h50prv5rsjfkqqqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduyw7nr3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9heemqza88m9vle4p76926pae95e4g2jjswvlhc75k2evwfhwkvctq7a65'>nevent1q…7a65</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I hope today&#39;s meeting is productive and they come to a new, realistic plan for your mother&#39;s care. <br/><br/>Everyone in your mother&#39;s position needs at least one person who can advocate for them, loudly if necessary, and consistently. Patients can get steamrolled so easily. <br/><br/>Good for you for letting the DON know you are a retired lawyer. It&#39;s just another tool you&#39;ve got to ensure your mother gets the respect and care she deserves. 2025-01-13T15:01:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs20gczu8fug7duac9wy7h9v2xqvsc8y2gumtw0qenuk8va0m2j76gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu9n0qys In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdf5200aa6a8p75vqxgjza9gkqng9lkn0xr83xzjndrupawnkgjfgeyn0rh'>nevent1q…n0rh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hmm. I think I need to practice enjoying the quiet today. Thank you for the suggestion. 2025-01-12T13:21:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszqzh8jftzq2lncrk8r3y52e4g2j7ed9yshs4kz2jgrdr683xzaugzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdupqyvsk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvmmhlp5476dvzedkz0rjyu0fz5mkmf6kl6uu0ydz2l0jl9pd43vqm8hftn'>nevent1q…hftn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>How wonderful that Budy is allowed in to visit! That&#39;s got to be wonderful for your mother&#39;s morale. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, Mark is a blessing. I have an unmarried daughter, but he lives too far away. 😉 2025-01-11T15:09:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszg2m8ucejy9vvjxzt3nn78zc24t6gfyfws3jxuk63gc9ecwch6aczyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu52sfvz Happy #SlackerdaySaturday. I met with the specialist/surgeon yesterday, and it is now certain there is surgery in my future. (Date won&#39;t be set until next week). It&#39;s taking me some time to process, now that it&#39;s a sure thing. <br/><br/>I like and have every confidence in the doctor, and I&#39;m grateful my husband + I are retired so the trip to Baltimore for a few days won&#39;t be disruptive. The chance of cancer is low. I&#39;m doing my best to focus on the positive. <br/><br/>#Today 2025-01-11T14:58:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvaz0cm265qzugw2ffqxfz38vhyenm2nca7axwdsq4mvd0a048elgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduta76mq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8zdkykgtv08clruy30084ytlvr4ygl56xds3mw7egj3q7yme9pfcx9p8t2'>nevent1q…p8t2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sometimes we have to make hard choices, but it sounds like you&#39;ve figured out what&#39;s best for you and your family.<br/><br/>Last February I was doing the same thing. I would travel up to NJ for a week at a time to visit my mom and handle things while she was in rehab, then head back home for a week-10 days. Rinse and repeat. Luckily one of my sisters could do the same. It&#39;s a hard juggling act, but a precious gift of your time and love. You&#39;ve got this. 2025-01-10T00:51:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9nn9xyavljvgunps8um6a9rfxf9pkgr0n948q6fl3zf7wqzwuzggzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu4kzs69 Good morning. Today is my oldest daughter&#39;s birthday, and I will concentrate on that. I was enjoying a quiet &#34;Silent Sunday&#34; type of morning until my husband, a news junkie, told me about the U.S.&#39;s latest breaking story.💔 <br/><br/>Having my family make it through the day without being randomly harmed by others is becoming a something I&#39;m grateful for daily. <br/><br/>Thank goodness this community shows me every day that good decent folks outnumber the bad. Let&#39;s stick together.<br/><br/>#Today 2025-01-01T14:37:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8l0yzr98zgq8vxtty2drdupvnfmx5uruxw74zcs2yj3gy95nz55czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu397030 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvh0m5j4zevqxu9ex80ycsq7lj76q2zmnuxapenh0qxwhnknjg88crp8zdn'>nevent1q…8zdn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Same here. It&#39;s a nice problem to have, though, isn&#39;t it? 2024-12-30T19:29:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgukcw5r6hdjhmgz7rae7fpwzvrulwvn3564hmtdkadlvzlus99kgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduslwx80 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9djg5ud2uxv5409h62v2c0fcu9xaae5ea0u77a0rxch5kp9xplhsz9j42k'>nevent1q…j42k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>So far the unexpected this morning has brought me the reminder to not slack off on back stretching exercises, and provided an opportunity to sit quietly with a heating pad. 😉 2024-12-27T13:58:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf7m595l8mfhd4v8sqn4swzqsznytwdsdcd22d7atkpd7j3rn4h7czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu4jdle7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy3gqs2zuuyaaglhmnkuzmgs7434u2pyklk3ecwdnucd9un5r6ynqsdt954'>nevent1q…t954</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You’re definitely living your best life. 2024-12-24T23:52:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxhnyfwawrqw7v2s0cr96qz9xsahk0ek8vmdasjw2jljl0nvtm40szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu6gzkxn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp6nv5wf65yq5sw8ardajj34d5lwjkv4cnrf2evag099g3gvkre4sdlcwwl'>nevent1q…cwwl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I personally prefer “practice” to “persist”. The former encourages me to keep trying, without judgement of how successful I may be. 2024-12-24T12:17:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsts37y7lhrgcc09pgtppnrgxgrtzu5qqjz8dg64tunfjqsqyeqatgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdud5dwce In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstvyag0nxpq22fma2v0urtp9euxl9l5j00fffjauzn7pcydelpj5qexvpvx'>nevent1q…vpvx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is wonderful news. You must be very relieved. 2024-12-24T01:17:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv39gvjlaq4wq3eqhj7vugwdrn5u8hf9k04nvhq36c3qpxujlx55czyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu8ty9hy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrr8vpnj3u43umawx9rpm0hkh5epgl723gctptj4md5v7lc3w465qnmmr48'>nevent1q…mr48</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That’s the best possible news. Hopefully you have a good rehab place that isn’t too far away. They can accomplish a lot, and she should be safe while she’s there. 2024-12-22T20:19:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvf936dqy8jdzp8frkjcu02s3p8alzwyl69xcrz05ax69jrsurr6gzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdur5ft89 Happy #SofaSunday! The sun is out, but it&#39;s only warming us psychologically. It&#39;s currently 20F but won&#39;t get much warmer today. <br/><br/>I&#39;m grateful I filled the bird feeders yesterday, if only to save myself the trip outside until later. The birds coming by to eat are all puffed up to stay warm. It&#39;s hard to understand how that works, but it seems to be the strategy. <br/><br/>My strategy includes a constant supply of warm cups of coffee, tea or cocoa. Whatever your strategy is, I wish you success.<br/><br/>#Today 2024-12-22T14:21:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszn9nj0j365zry3s3k9cvjg7e8gq8qfz0gn33dgvtk85vxm0x56lszyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu97m8kv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgdrqh9y95ch4aaaz0a6hpv0g8c0n2qxs344upt8a3hs2vxfjgdlq0ygs7a'>nevent1q…gs7a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Oh no. I know what the road ahead looks like, made only more complicated by the upcoming holidays. All I can do is walk that road with you. I can be a sympathetic ear if you need one. 🫂 2024-12-22T02:48:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvgle9339fltdevakh46pugp2pvdscllzcw8rhe0xsw3fcanzqn7szyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduzez38w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxdzm37q6h4w80sxju68cf37se0225gepxyguq8j8n0499se0g80s8xuf6q'>nevent1q…uf6q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It still looks like good eating. 2024-12-22T00:16:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw87kfp3xrgej7hwu3428he3xth50y0pfsjgzzsk23jmzxxjp4erqzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzduulghvx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdvwue675k2p5eddelymg5g8gjsv7rw7ap9rynxr9kcflvksc7xtgnte655'>nevent1q…e655</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am so sorry. My mother fell last January and fractured her arm. It resulted in 5 months of wearing a brace, rehab and the end of her living independently. It was exhausting and stressful for everyone involved. <br/><br/>I hope your mother&#39;s road to recovery is a smooth one. I know you&#39;ll cope because you have to. 🤗 2024-12-20T23:49:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy28t5g6l3c6nlqhqjjf3lcfjrj0ahu3qjxarytkvjhhre34vfclgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu9demg0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszc67cncn0uqemvejqlelkjyqeld8cgev3x9www3fp03hznsxklhggasezx'>nevent1q…sezx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>For the time being Musk has effectively bought himself a Presidency. We&#39;ll see how long it lasts. 2024-12-19T16:03:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0apcfjwac8xntwmc90mqkfk9aen7nkpa643vuv4p9vngfn2pfcpgzyp9rgpfgtjl4v4xsrqltuqnxlzrn2qee48jetcm0lgl2humdzfzdu29dvgz My pushback with the insurance company continues. (They denied to pay for the reading of my mammogram.) Their reasoning was that the imaging order asked for additional information. I was skeptical + told them I was appealing.<br/>Thank goodness I found my copy of last year&#39;s statement. It was broken down the same way as this notice was, so they lied today. <br/>Tomorrow I&#39;ll stop by the imaging center to doublecheck I&#39;m correct and then I&#39;ll fire off my appeal. <br/>Don&#39;t mess with angry older women. 😡 2024-12-17T00:49:13Z