What are you doing today? (besides shopping)
@Shop-et-al, oh dear that is frightful news.
I just joined an online book review thing that I'll get paid for book reviews, eventually. Not for the first one.
A way to make very little money, truth be told, but I might enjoy it. I'm enjoying the book at least.
I just joined an online book review thing that I'll get paid for book reviews, eventually. Not for the first one.
A way to make very little money, truth be told, but I might enjoy it. I'm enjoying the book at least.
When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
Alexander Den Heijer
Alexander Den Heijer
Youngest Son sent a photo to the family showing the downed power line outside his house. With temperatures projected to drop substantially below zero we offered him our extra bedroom until the issue is resolved. However, no one knows how our cat and his two chihuahuas will get along. Will be interesting :-)
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
Everyone, thank you for support and ideas. Am implementing everything I can. I also was outrageously bold and reached out to someone for direct financial support. Eep. Still shaking because they could respond in any way at all. I did have a reasonable reason for asking them. But they must decide.
Meanwhile, for the rest of the night I will read Taylor Caldwell, listen to Izaak Perlman's radio hanukkah party, and try not to post the opening paragraphs of Caldwell autobiography. Yikes! Mrs. Buttons! Eek!
Meanwhile, for the rest of the night I will read Taylor Caldwell, listen to Izaak Perlman's radio hanukkah party, and try not to post the opening paragraphs of Caldwell autobiography. Yikes! Mrs. Buttons! Eek!
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)
Youngest Son saw utility trucks on his street and decided to stay put.
@KathyG wrote:
Youngest Son sent a photo to the family showing the downed power line outside his house. With temperatures projected to drop substantially below zero we offered him our extra bedroom until the issue is resolved. However, no one knows how our cat and his two chihuahuas will get along. Will be interesting :-)
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
Still cold, but sunny. It is supposed to warm slightly now. Making all the contingency plans in case no money materializes. The person I asked, not a forum member, is free to say no. I will be ready. I am eager for more of the Caldwell book. It equally horrifies and gives me hope for the tough times.
*eta* the person opted not to participate financially. No worries; no obligation. Am indescribably glad to know as soon as now. Gives me more time to complete contingency tasks. And ya' know what? I finally feel at peace with my situation. Things that Mom and Dad said over the years are coming back to me and comforting me. One Dad-ism: "So what??!!!" This is like the truncated version of Jim Eliot's remark, "He is no fool..."
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*eta* the person opted not to participate financially. No worries; no obligation. Am indescribably glad to know as soon as now. Gives me more time to complete contingency tasks. And ya' know what? I finally feel at peace with my situation. Things that Mom and Dad said over the years are coming back to me and comforting me. One Dad-ism: "So what??!!!" This is like the truncated version of Jim Eliot's remark, "He is no fool..."
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)
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Starting the process of getting ready to leave for two weeks tomorrow, including washing nearly-empty refrigerator shelves. Too cold to be outside, went to the mall and walked, then drove across the street to the grocery store and bought airport food.
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
Worked until noon today. Mom and I made a quick Target run. Chocolate, socks and Burt's Bees for stockings, hot chocolate, marshmallows, bananas, mandarins, you get the gist. My best purchase? Two pretzel making kits for tomorrow. Mom hand crafted these beautiful linen Christmas trees with pearls, thin ribbon and the perfect amount of bling. I want to hoard them. I hope my neighbor will come over Sunday.
A nice morning and afternoon at home with daughter. We did some light cleaning. going to church this evening at 5. We want to have Chinese food after but not sure if our favorite spot will be open. Excited to make cookies for Santa!
Sunny again and warming. In general, we are finished with our portion of arctic blast. As always, hoping that everyone is safe. Holiday music all day. Putting away dry laundry.
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)
I can't comprehend this. An arctic blast dropped 0 degree temps this way. I haven't left the house during or since.
@prince wrote:
While you walk in 30°weather, @KathyG I will decide whether to walk at -30 ° C Windchill bringing it colder than -40.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
This seems to be a recurring theme.
@Shop-et-al wrote:
Hubby stole my cards again, overspent, and blew the budget. Again. Scammers are happy! They have our January grocery budget! I will survive this. G did not appear in flesh at Christmas for my personal ease. He came to rescue me from my personal issues and provide parables and other lessons for better living. I cannot control hubby, but I might work to change laws or policies re: who can be prosecuted for unlawful use of credit cards and the like. It should be clear that theft by spouse is no different, essentially, than theft by burglar, wallet snatcher, etc. Hmmph.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Well, I didn't walk that day. Now it is a balmy -16°C, so a great Christmas walk will happen.
@HonnyBrown wrote:
I can't comprehend this. An arctic blast dropped 0 degree temps this way. I haven't left the house during or since.
@prince wrote:
While you walk in 30°weather, @KathyG I will decide whether to walk at -30 ° C Windchill bringing it colder than -40.
When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
Alexander Den Heijer
Alexander Den Heijer
@HonnyBrown: Yes. Why does he not understand, learn, or remember that what he is doing is inappropriate? Elsewhere, I posted that it might be time to speak to his health provider about testing for him. If he has a medical condition, we should know. If he is just descending into a life of crime, we should know that. If he is so pressured by scammers to do this, he is the victim of financial crime. And as such, he might be too vulnerable. We need to be able to stop him and help him if he needs that.
Meanwhile, something is wrong with our heater and it feels like arctic blast in here. Brrr!
I would not be surprised if no one is available today to fix it. But we requested an assist anyway.
Hope everyone is safe and enjoying the day. I am enjoying holiday music, prepping ingredients for upcoming dishes, and getting ready to send a message to hubby's health provider. It is a strange but important Christmas gift to inquire about testing or other options for hubby, who might be struggling.
Meanwhile, something is wrong with our heater and it feels like arctic blast in here. Brrr!
I would not be surprised if no one is available today to fix it. But we requested an assist anyway.
Hope everyone is safe and enjoying the day. I am enjoying holiday music, prepping ingredients for upcoming dishes, and getting ready to send a message to hubby's health provider. It is a strange but important Christmas gift to inquire about testing or other options for hubby, who might be struggling.
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)
Merry Christmas everyone!!
We went out yesterday to Walmart when it was minus 19. We didn't care after being cooped up for 3 days.
I promised my daughter she could pick one gift for herself if she doesn't bother me one more time with "Can I open one of my presents now?"
I hope everyone is safe and well in this severe weather.
We went out yesterday to Walmart when it was minus 19. We didn't care after being cooped up for 3 days.
I promised my daughter she could pick one gift for herself if she doesn't bother me one more time with "Can I open one of my presents now?"
I hope everyone is safe and well in this severe weather.
@Mum -19 Fahrenheit is cold! Much warmer here for my Christmas snowshoe with the new poles Hubby gave me.
@Shop-et-al I hope you get heat!
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@Shop-et-al I hope you get heat!
When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
Alexander Den Heijer
Alexander Den Heijer
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Went to Christmas Eve church services last night. Watched online this morning since it was snowing. Heading to a friend's for dinner. My kids are not close by, but I was able to celebrate early with two out of three and my grandkids.
Had a wonderful day with Middle Son and family. Tomorrow we will all make the 90 minute drive to Oldest Son’s house to see his family, including the newest grandson.
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Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
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Is that surprising?
@Shop-et-al wrote:
*eta* the person opted not to participate financially. No worries; no obligation.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
It is nothing. I just needed to know if they would or not.
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)
But who in their right (or even twisted) mind would throw money after that?
You willingly and openly support a dude who bleeds you dry. It seems like you enjoy the drama.
You can only be a victim for so long.
You willingly and openly support a dude who bleeds you dry. It seems like you enjoy the drama.
You can only be a victim for so long.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
@HonnyBrown wrote:
But who in their right (or even twisted) mind would throw money after that?
You willingly and openly support a dude who bleeds you dry. It seems like you enjoy the drama.
You can only be a victim for so long.
Hubby is unmanageable, uncooperative, and worsening. This is not enjoyable. It needs to end. I have garnered other forms of assistance. I need money to make up for what hubby withholds. I should have been trying to stop him sooner. It is equally okay for the person to help in this way or not. They are free. They still do not know the whole story. They do not have to care that there is a story. It was worth a shot.
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)
Merry Christmas! I hope had a wonderful holiday! We put together a seafood dinner for our family. It was so nice to be with everyone. My daughter was acting a bit bratty which was embarrassing. Today is a stay-at-home-day. Relax -Tidy- Reflect-Watch Tv 
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Eventually: cook a little, sort a little, and read a little. Will start the day with hot, hot tea, clutch, and press. Need that now!
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)
I ate, drank and was merry and continue to do so. Christmas Eve was a house full of family and two friends. I am happy our friends felt comfortable enough to come and celebrate with our family. Christmas day was spent in our PJ's, opening presents and once again, eating delicious food. We watched "Home Alone." Cute movie. The natives are out with DH Go-Carting and to see Christmas lights afterwards. Mom and I are home baking cookies and cheesecake cupcakes that did not happen beforehand. I extend Season's Greetings and Good Tidings to all.
P.S. - We all froze too. Today is a balmy 30 degrees F.
@prince..oh it was minus 19 Celsius not F..I hope you guys are staying warm in Canada.
Went to see Avatar today. My first visit to the theaters since COVID. The movie was okay but a bit too stretched out..3 hrs and 12 mins.
Returned home. Miss my parents already, but happy to see the cat. She has been clingy since my return.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
@Mum -19C is still cold. Most schools have indoor recess as soon as it reaches -20. More fun to be outside when it's warmer than that.
It's warmed right up here. Well above freezing.
It's warmed right up here. Well above freezing.
When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
Alexander Den Heijer
Alexander Den Heijer
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