Sunday Snippets 4.14.24
In neighbor news, poor Lisa still has not had ankle surgery. Remember she fell over a week ago and broke both sides of her ankle. The same injury I had.
She was supposed to have ankle surgery Friday. But the doctor’s office canceled it. Now it’s set for Tuesday.
Jeani, Peg, and I have been helping her out as much as we can.
They wanted Lisa to have the surgery last Tuesday, but her sister wasn’t here to take her. Her sister babysits her grandchild in Oklahoma City part of each week.
Us old folks around here can’t lift the wheelchair in and out of the car. So she has to wait for her sister and the sister’s husband.
I had Greg move some pots for me yesterday. I’m planning to have my garden closer to the patio. I don’t have the energy to drag that long hose.
It seems that I’m about worn out by noon. I don’t get things done as quickly like I once did. I’ve lost my high energy level I’ve always relied on. I have brain fog and it’s hard to concentrate.
Greg said yesterday: “Well, that’s the effects of long Covid.” It’s what my doctor has listed on my medical chart. But I just hate to think I might have this for who knows how long.
Here I was doing everything humanly possible trying not to get Covid. And that’s because I was terrified of it turning into long Covid. Out of everyone around me, who didn’t take the precautions I did, I’m the one that ended up with it.
Normally at this time of year I’m chomping at the bit to go to the nursery for plants for the garden. This year I wear out more easily.
What I’m Watching:
I’m still watching “Better Call Saul.” I’m late in the third season now. It really is a fantastic series.
What I’m Reading:
I’m reading “One Day In December.” It is basically a romance and I don’t typically read those types of books. But this one is very well written and fast paced.
Book Summary:
Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story.
Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn’t exist anywhere but the movies. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there’s a moment of pure magic . . . and then her bus drives away.
Certain they’re fated to find each other again, Laurie spends a year scanning every bus stop and cafe in London for him. But she doesn’t find him, not when it matters anyway.
Instead they “reunite” at a Christmas party, when her best friend, Sarah, giddily introduces her new boyfriend to Laurie. It’s Jack, the man from the bus. It would be.
What follows for Laurie, Sarah, and Jack is ten years of friendship, heartbreak, missed opportunities, roads not taken, and destinies reconsidered.
One Day in December is a joyous, heartwarming, and immensely moving love story to escape into and a reminder that fate takes inexplicable turns along the route to happiness.
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I hope your friend Lisa has her surgery soon and has a good recovery.
I think you’re wise to re-arrange your gardening so that it is more manageable for you this season. You still will be able to enjoy your garden, which is important, and watering is more convenient (because dragging a hose a longer distance is not convenient). You may be able to do more next year, but it’s good to adapt to make it work better for you at this time. My husband has back and hip issues, and he was always the one interested in gardening. We switched over to mostly growing a few plants in pots a few years ago and it seems a good fit for now.
My comments keep disappearing!! Grrrr!! Well, I was saying I love the picture of Ivy. She looks like she’s trying to decide which book to read. And I think I remember that other picture? Did you zoom in? I feel like there’s more to that picture. I’m sorry to hear you are still suffering from long covid and also that Lisa is still waiting to get her surgery. I hope her ankle will be ok. Also, I like romance novels, so I think I’d enjoy this one.
I had COVID over 2 years ago and still feel the effects. Loss of my energy and stamina are the worst, plus food still has weird tastes or I can’t taste at all, plus very little smell. My brain fog seems to be clearing somewhat thank goodness, but now I’m having balance issues. I also do things to make my life easier. I just moved to be closer to my son, about 230 miles from where I was. That move about did me in! But I made it, but will spend a few months recouperating. I’m glad to see you’ll still be doing some gardening. Do what brings you joy!!! Marilyn
I never had a problem with taste. My balance is off too.
I’ve never noticed or remembered that picture and I just struck my fancy. Gorgeous!
I’ve had it for some time. But of course I’ve moved it from room to room. Back when I had the energy to do that!
What is the story with the beautiful picture? Thinking of Lisa, sending prayers to her and to you and your neighbors for helping. Allergies have hit me hard for the first time in a few years. Working on easy changes to make life and the garden simple this year. Luckily I have some large cement pots and cement animals that have been the main features in the yard for years. Counting on the perennials rather than annuals more every year but I still enjoy a herb garden. Trying not to be too hard on myself as I age, I am happy if I get one fun thing done a day and plants are one of those things! Take care and have a good week.
That top photo is adjacent to my chair and next to the couch.