Knitting is very therapeutic, even when it turns out a scarf or doll blanket with holes. I remember it was calming when I quit smoking and in the past few years on the 4 hour drives to visit my daughter in college. Do I attempt to look in my closet for what I was last working on? It is a beautiful ribbon yarn in vibrant jewel tones.
I think I will enlist my hubbys help after dinner; odd new house projects, wouldnt you say? :-/
The orthopedist today said "you need to be off your feet 8 weeks minimum, then we go from there". I can still hear the sound of his voice telling me if it doesnt heal properly i'll end up with arthritis in my foot and it will be painful. He did agree with my suggestion of doing some strength excersizes at home when I told him my back, neck and everything else was killing me!!!
In a couple very short weeks Ive heard three tragedies that immediately come to mind. Natasha Richardson died after a fall while skiing unknowing she had a brain injury. The next tragedy was a young girl, a sophmore at my daughters college who while on vacation in DR after an enjoyable day trip on a boat, stepped out of the boat into only 2 feet of water, friends saw her tilt her head back under the water and never come up. Lastly, my Manager told me of an associate in another office who while visiting her daughter and grandchildren fell down stairs, hit her head and died.
I'm feeling very lucky, even when I want to think about "why me? why now?....",
so, I'm going to find my knitting.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Times flies when you're makin' lemonade!
Almost 2 weeks have flown by and Im making lots of lemonade, as the saying goes; "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade"!
I keep typing and deleting, paragraph's have come and gone. Instinctually I want to make lemonade, because I just dont like to be the complaining type. I always feel there is someone worse off than me. I wanted this blog to be about Real Estate, even something about Cruising (None in the works right now, so Im currently creepin' my brother/sister-in-laws Roll call offerring advice to newbie cruisers going on Adventure OTS in April) but its going to be all about me.
In my quest to find better health in 2009 I (re)started in Dec 08, Jan 09 was good (good test results), Feb 09 began a series of bad turning worse but all fairly managable, or so I thought....until a nicely planned March day turned into my broken foot!! *pout* I am very pissed but quickly adopted the "this too shall pass" attitude. Now I need a real plan. With an already problematic shoulder and elbow and of course opposite sides, sigh, how do I manage them so they dont worsen!? I was supposed to start physical therapy, another "on hold". Being on one foot for the past 5 days is killing my back. The ER gave me codeine, I cant take it. Breathe...."this too shall pass". Crutches= good for the young and physically fit! Thats how I feel about them right now. Tomorrow I will start an excersize routine of floor excersizes to strengthen my back and keep it that way! Nothing I can do about my elbow, but I will resort to old shoulder excersize. Nutrisystem to the rescue, Im not allowing this to get me down and make me eat!
Family= wonderful, although they are starting to tease me. You know what, its whimsical and definitely keeps us in a better frame of mind. Husband, Id marry him all over again for all his compassion and help in picking up everything I usually do and still smiling. (Thank you Hal for presenting it that way, you summed it up, now Im going to have to plan a vow-renewal! lol)
Passover in just a week! A week of GREAT cooking special foods that speak Tradition in our home for over 20 years. I will do what I can to make sure my boys & girl have some favorite foods. Im learning to navigate my kitchen when possible.
Thanks to my friends who have given words or inspiration.
This is only a bump in the road and this too shall pass.
I keep typing and deleting, paragraph's have come and gone. Instinctually I want to make lemonade, because I just dont like to be the complaining type. I always feel there is someone worse off than me. I wanted this blog to be about Real Estate, even something about Cruising (None in the works right now, so Im currently creepin' my brother/sister-in-laws Roll call offerring advice to newbie cruisers going on Adventure OTS in April) but its going to be all about me.
In my quest to find better health in 2009 I (re)started in Dec 08, Jan 09 was good (good test results), Feb 09 began a series of bad turning worse but all fairly managable, or so I thought....until a nicely planned March day turned into my broken foot!! *pout* I am very pissed but quickly adopted the "this too shall pass" attitude. Now I need a real plan. With an already problematic shoulder and elbow and of course opposite sides, sigh, how do I manage them so they dont worsen!? I was supposed to start physical therapy, another "on hold". Being on one foot for the past 5 days is killing my back. The ER gave me codeine, I cant take it. Breathe...."this too shall pass". Crutches= good for the young and physically fit! Thats how I feel about them right now. Tomorrow I will start an excersize routine of floor excersizes to strengthen my back and keep it that way! Nothing I can do about my elbow, but I will resort to old shoulder excersize. Nutrisystem to the rescue, Im not allowing this to get me down and make me eat!
Family= wonderful, although they are starting to tease me. You know what, its whimsical and definitely keeps us in a better frame of mind. Husband, Id marry him all over again for all his compassion and help in picking up everything I usually do and still smiling. (Thank you Hal for presenting it that way, you summed it up, now Im going to have to plan a vow-renewal! lol)
Passover in just a week! A week of GREAT cooking special foods that speak Tradition in our home for over 20 years. I will do what I can to make sure my boys & girl have some favorite foods. Im learning to navigate my kitchen when possible.
Thanks to my friends who have given words or inspiration.
This is only a bump in the road and this too shall pass.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Going Green!
http://www.greentechforum.net/category/news/2009/01/22/green-building-alliance-awards-240000-in-product-innovation-grants/
http://www.njbiz.com/industry_article.asp?cID=8&aID=48505518.3221049.1007604.6048945.8516794.263&aID2=77499
http://www.njbiz.com/industry_article.asp?cID=8&aID=48505518.3221049.1007604.6048945.8516794.263&aID2=77499
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Why meeeeeee?
Well, thats the way it usually goes......I wish someone could answer the question of, "why"?
I just got a call from one of my First time Home Buyers who totalled her car. Most important is no one was hurt. I sympathize, been there myself, more than once. She and her partner are good acquaintances of mine. I feel terrible!
I've walked in the same shoes, the funds I might have had to buy one thing, now gets distributed to necessity; in this case, my friend needs to buy a car more than a home.
Sigh....
Im glad the sun is shining right now! :-)
I just got a call from one of my First time Home Buyers who totalled her car. Most important is no one was hurt. I sympathize, been there myself, more than once. She and her partner are good acquaintances of mine. I feel terrible!
I've walked in the same shoes, the funds I might have had to buy one thing, now gets distributed to necessity; in this case, my friend needs to buy a car more than a home.
Sigh....
Im glad the sun is shining right now! :-)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Five Lessons About How To Treat People
Five Lessons About How To Treat People
-- Author Unknown
1. First Important Lesson - "Know The Cleaning Lady"
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello."
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. Second Important Lesson - "Pickup In The Rain"
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home.
A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3. Third Important Lesson - "Remember Those Who Serve"
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "50¢," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "35¢!" she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left.
When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies. You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4. Fourth Important Lesson - "The Obstacles In Our Path"
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand - "Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition."
5. Fifth Important Lesson - "Giving When It Counts"
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes, I'll do it if it will save her."
As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
-- Author Unknown
1. First Important Lesson - "Know The Cleaning Lady"
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello."
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. Second Important Lesson - "Pickup In The Rain"
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home.
A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3. Third Important Lesson - "Remember Those Who Serve"
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "50¢," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "35¢!" she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left.
When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies. You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4. Fourth Important Lesson - "The Obstacles In Our Path"
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand - "Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition."
5. Fifth Important Lesson - "Giving When It Counts"
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes, I'll do it if it will save her."
As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
Survey Says..............
This is fabulous information!
It affords us insight into the future. Most folks seem to still beleive in and desire what we have termed for decades, "The American Dream". This article below reveals just how people really view home ownership!
I hope this link works!
http://www.truliablog.com/2009/03/04/consumers-on-trulia-speak-is-home-ownership-still-a-part-of-your-american-dream/
Is home ownership still part of YOUR American Dream?
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It affords us insight into the future. Most folks seem to still beleive in and desire what we have termed for decades, "The American Dream". This article below reveals just how people really view home ownership!
I hope this link works!
http://www.truliablog.com/2009/03/04/consumers-on-trulia-speak-is-home-ownership-still-a-part-of-your-american-dream/
Is home ownership still part of YOUR American Dream?
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