Thursday, January 15, 2015

Today's Update - 15 Jan 2015


Sorry for missing yesterday but I was exhausted.  Today hasn't been much better but I did manage to get a little bit written.  The day started off fine but as the damp cold and rain settled in all I wanted to do was crawl into a corner somewhere and sleep.  Didn't get to.  Wanted to.  The war in my brain pretty much made sure that I've got mush floating around up in my skull.  Ugh.

Of course I woke up for a bit when Darth Molly and Pippin the Nightmare Cat accidentally on purpose sent me tip over teakettle into the pool.  My ears are still draining ... and I think there is some brain coming out with the water.  Molly just doesn't seem to get the concept that Pippin is not a dog and has no interest in being the friend of a dog.  He tolerates the dog - most of the time.  He'll even allow the dog to sleep on the same bed or other space as he.  But most definitely draws the line at sharing his food.  And for some reason the dog seems to think that cat food is her dessert.  The problem is that when Molly eats Pippin's food she gets hyper.  So you can guess what happened.  The dog chased the cat. The cat ran to me and then between my legs trying to avoid becoming the dog's play toy.  The dog tried to run through my legs after the cat but I was already dancing the merengue trying to avoid stepping on the cat's fluffy tail and instead stepped on the dog's head who then yelped and popped up and in the process knocked one leg out from under me.  My daughter said it looked like some kind of weird, spastic ballet because when one leg flew in one direction I pirouetted in the other direction ... that just happened to be at the edge of the pool and ... SPLASH!!

Of course the girls were horrified and ran to help me while the eleven year old couldn't stop howling in glee that mom fell in the pool.  I wanted to ring his tail as much, if not more, than I wanted to ring the tails of the two so-called pets we have.  Argh.  But of course eleven year old boys have always found the strangest and most inconvenient things funny since the beginning of time and that will continue to be true until the end of time.  Oh well.  I dried.  But now I'm pretty much ensconced at my desk, with a heater at my feet, a cup of chamomile tea on a coaster nearby, and a quilt draped across my shoulders.  I'm cozy but tired.

I'm going to take advantage of another slow writing day and rest up and finish the re-read on Larkspur in Eden and get going on the new chapters for it tomorrow.  I also have a lot of household chores to work on but the girls are going to give me a hand with those.  Next week the plan is to go to our "retirement home" and mark some more trees that need to come out for some projects we want to get busy with this summer.  The trees that will come out are going to get cut into lengths and set to cure for next year's fireplace fuel.

Today's story additions ...

Zombies Aren't Real ... Are They?!
http://zombiesarentrealarethey.blogspot.com/

A Bunch of Wild Thyme
http://bunchofwildthyme.blogspot.com/

I know it isn't much but it's all I had in me today.  As for rereading Larkspur in Eden I ran across some interesting research I did a couple of years back on wilderness medicine.  I thought you would enjoy this vid and it would remind you of that particular part of the story.

Using balsam fir resin during burn treatment
 
 


25 comments:

  1. Oh great guns Kathy, getting knocked in the pool, sheez. Glad you werent hurt and hope you stay well form it. Yeah boys that age find things funny that just aren't.

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  2. Love your stories Kathy! You keep writing and you'll always have readers.

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  3. Going on 6 days with out an update to "Up On Hartford Ridge". Not nice.

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    1. My dad is sick with this bad flu that is going around and I have had other family obligation. Have some partially edited and if I can I will get them up tonight. But it will be late tonight.

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  4. Hope your dad gets better.

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  5. You know Kathy, for the amount of money we all pay to read ....oh wait we don't pay anything. You do this for free, for us to enjoy. Out of the goodness of your heart, to share your talent to create characters that seem real. Well, guess you can post when you are able to. Hope your Dad feels better!

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  6. As much as I really want to know what is going on in your characters' worlds and lives, your REAL life is more important. You really don't need late nights after the dunking in the pool and being exposed to the flu. Take care of your dad and yourself...we'll survive.

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  7. Prayers for you and your dad, Kathy. Hope you're doing well.

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  8. Still holding your dad in prayer, that he recovers completely and gains strength. Prayers for you and your family as well ~ Bless you!

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  9. Had a bit of a giggle over your (un)luck with ponds, pets and pools....
    then I read about your Dad.

    So sorry. I hope he is strong in body and spirit as I know several folks who've come down with it and for them the worst part was how long it took to get rid of it and get their strength back.

    You are always in my thoughts and now your Dad is at the top of the daily list. Health and well being to you and all your family as well as all of those you care for.

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  10. Just a quick note to let you know that we are praying for you and yours. You have made such a positive impact on so many lives, I believe that you have a hole army of prayer warriors praying for you and your Dad.
    Wayne

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  11. Whew I finally caught up on all your stories and your personal notes. You certainly have a lot going on. I hope your Dad is recovering well. I heard for some it lasts for almost 2 months before feeling normal again. Please take care.

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  12. *knock, knock* Anybody in there? Yoo-hoo.

    Kathy, we are concerned. Let us know how you are, if you have a moment.

    *sniff, snuffle* You'll make us cry.

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  13. well it appears that we are in for another 2 years of no postings.

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    1. Seriously?! Real life responsibilities have kept me busy but since I've been fairly regular about posting one the stories ... and even completed one in January ... I don't see where the 2 year comment is supportable. LOL. I'm bad ... but not that bad.

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  14. I hope your dad is getting better.

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  15. I know so many people who are not in good health this season, so wanted to let you know that (in addition to needing a 'moar' fix) I wish you, your family and friends health and well being.

    See you,
    Dana

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  16. Ok, I'm officially worried. Time to get a delegation together and go help with whatever is keeping our Mother Hen off the air. Someone bring a spare lap top, someone bring cleaning supplies, and someone else bring canning supplies in case that's what's keeping her away. I'll bring my med kit and if someone can bring a generous collection of soda and sweets we should have everything covered.

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  17. Kathy, hope everything is going well for you and your family. Hope you Dad is getting better.

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  18. I keep checking to see if there is an update on how you and the family are.

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  19. Kathy,
    I am prayerful that everything is okay and that your Dad is on the mend.I want you to know that you and your stories are inspiring, educational, and entertaining. Quite a trifecta to pull off. :D
    Gwynmael

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  20. Hey Kathy, Hows your dad doing?
    Just caught up on your stories and I enjoy them so much!! Take care,
    Mysty

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  21. Miss Kathy - hope everything is going well.

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  22. Thinking of you today, hope things are looking up for you and for your loved ones...take care, God bless you ~~ 💕

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  23. Thinking of you today, hope all is looking up for you and for your loved ones… Take care, God bless you!! 💕

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