I had a fairly productive day Wednesday. I finished the winter weatherizing I had left to do. I always wait until it's winter to do this for some reason. In the morning I decided to make bread, because....why not? Another loaf in the freezer. We got a light dusting of snow. I would like a couple of inches, just enough to brighten the landscape. We don't need the Thanksgiving blizzard we've often had in the past. Not so much anymore.
Since I seem to have a theme at the moment, let there be light.
I forgot to charge my camera battery, after realizing I had left the camera turned on and drained the battery. So, iphone to the rescue. The Canon would do a better job, but work with what you have. As I was boiling water for coffee I saw the light streaming into the room. The green glass was glittering, which of course the camera did not pick up. The softness of winter sunlight is soothing. Then, as I was walking back to the kitchen I saw the light, real, not metaphoric, on the hounds. An aside: I've had a lot of hounds. We call the basset Psychedelic Howard.
Today will be more of the same-old-same-old. Catching up on what I was unable to do for three years. It is slow going but it's going. I may even get to that chandelier.
It wouldn't be right to leave you without a kitty photo to brighten the day.
Gatto is here to serve.
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It sounds good. But let's not get carried away about the chandelier..
I know, Boud, keep my feet on the ground!
I'm new and don't know what happened three years ago...but I can relate to the trying to get back to your before-self. My before self was already disabled and housebound. My event was cancer (mid-22) to add to the limited-body-party. Sounds like you have made progress! Me, too. It's a celebration! I second the don't get carried away and overdo. Love the light photos...and any cat photos, of course. ;) And breads...foods...you always have such comforting, beautiful things around you. :) We got our first snow, too.
Rita, nothing in particular happened. Toward the end of 2020 I started have serious pain in my back and legs. I tried chiro and massage without success. It progressed to the point of being a disability, I was barely able to move around my house. I was in a full body sweat when I did try to move. I had xrays, MRIs and blood tests. I guess there was nothing wrong. So I was told. PT didn't help, I found the trips and time spent there wasteful. I was told it was all in my head. I was told-you know you are obese, Sandra. Then I got- you aren't young anymore, this is to be expected. I gave it a name....MOF Mental. Old. Fat. I switched provider. She listened to me but I was the one who finally had a cogent thought. Aren't there prescription pain meds that are not opioids? Why yes, yes there are. How about we at least treat the pain? Maybe I should have the medical designation. That happened. Surprise, I was able to start moving, able to do some stretching and then some strength work. Whatever is causing what I believe to be extreme inflammation started to improve. That was the beginning of this year. There is the story. I'm better, not back to normal and I probably never will be, but I am no longer chair bound. Whew, that got long!
In response to the things around me, I inherited from grandmothers and then special items from my parent's home. Much of my furniture is from the late 70s and early 80s. I don't seem to want change!
You have such a lovely home! And I love the way the sunlight captures the special things. And I am so glad you are feeling better.
I love the photos and the light theme. The hounds are wonderful. Gatto looks very contented.
There's nothing like the smell of baking bread! I'm glad you asked about managing the pain. ❤️
Thank you, Miss Merry. I am thankful to be on my feet again.
I've had hounds, nick. Afghan, Greyhounds, Basset Hounds and an Afghan/German Shepherd cross. I've had lots of others but the hounds have a special section of my heart.
Me, too, Cheerful. I don't know why it was not brought up, by them or by me.
I have had bad fibro for around 25 years and that is an inflammatory pain-riddled disease (with lots of annoying side gifts) that many doctors believe is all in your head, so I can totally relate. Then I had an oncologist who didn't believe my extreme allergic-like reaction to chemo was real. I know too well what it feels like to be treated like a crazy woman--lol! I basically ignored him. Until I was soooo sick...well, I switched over to the other medical group in town. World of difference! I now have an oncologist who listens to me (and is amazed I bucked the odds and am still alive--lol!). Everything seems to have happened for a reason. All worked out in the end. Anyways, thanks so much for filling me in. :)
I have given up on my Canon cameras and stick with my phone because I always have it with me....just in case! As you know, I am a big fan of good light. It sure gives your home a nice glow.
My life is same ole thing.
Now I am hungry for bread! It looks so good!
Love that second photograph. Nothing like Sunlight coming into the room.
The bread looks good to me this morning. Well, all of the photos do. Happy TG.
You have maintained a good attitude, that's for sure, Rita. Having someone listen is a world of difference.
I have an older DSLR Canon. It's a good camera but as you said....the phone is always handy. You are a big fan of light and you have some fantastic light going on over there, Lori.
As least it's predictable, Dora!
It turned out well, Far Side. It doesn't last long.
Hello Haddock. There isn't, especially on the rare occasions we see it in November.
We had the bread with soup yesterday. Very good, AC!
You have beautiful rooms.
I have never noticed what a lovely (perfectly) striped tail Gatto has. I I like him and his expressive face.
Take Care,
Kaye
His tail is also curled, Kaye. He is an interesting cat. Clumsy, not too smart and over the top on most everything he does! I would like to think he will settle down sometime.
He was smart enough to find you and Mark, so he very good at reading people.
He knows a sucker when he sees one, Kaye. But he'd walk right up to a coyote and say howdy.
I'm so glad you finally found someone to help you and didn't give up. My husband went through so many doctors too for his 'pain' and other issues.
Did you know that being terribly depressed can cause excruciating pain all over in your body? The doctors had a heck of a time with him.
Anyway. Finding some doctor who actually takes the time is so incredible.
I leave my camera on a lot and forget to turn it off. The newer ones automatically shut off after 1 minute if they aren't messed with.
But your photos turned out stunning!
I love they psychedelic basset Howard! Thanks for sharing your light with everyone!
The V Groove Paneling reminds me of the paneling in the house I built in Norwood, La. It had ten-foot ceilings, clear V Groove Cypress Walls, and red Oak floors. It was a raised Acadian Type with Cypress Board and Batten outside. .. It's still in the family
I think doctors are one step above assembly line workers in that they are on a 20 minute per patient schedule, giving them little time to be curious. Add in many don't care and this is what we have.The result of a hyper capitalist society. That's my lecture for the day, Val!
Thank you!
Your house sounds beautiful, Tommy. I like that raised style.
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