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Like the railway to heaven ... a snow job or just a whiteout so you don't have to think. In the case of White Noise some observation show this to be just above 4 degrees K ... a vast energy from which to draw warmer thoughts. Alas knowledge and thought is oppressed in the BOOK ... and the Romans burnt the later versions and redacted ... is that a good change when history favours the authoritarian corruption? Perhaps one should read into it ... like terminal desires to approach the Arctic conditions while ignoring Inuit wisdom about surviving in the big chill ... is that incarnation of thing appearing as they're not?

I hear of people with haunting dreams about brutish things they've observed in real life leading to PTSD!

These are best expressed in odd script ... so that the authorities won't know crap ...
 
How does one gather vastly distributed Dark Energy? Some gravid or fecund knowledge may be required as pre requisite ... I'm sure I wouldn't be allowed to know ... too close to an OBI or out of here thingy!
 
Fringe people, Borderline Personality ... a disorder or just someone gathering what was ground up and spread? Held ago ... hidalgos ... like the powerhouse of a dirt storm ... that was made into a subtle movie! An echoe of Babylonian Storm God?
 
@Pinga that is such awesome news! I volunteer at a luncheon program here and I think anxiety is a huge impediment to getting people out. And, for me as an anxious person it is a huge barrier - I have a good time when I get there usually but the pre and post anxiety is pretty extreme. Hopefully the next time will be easier for him. Could you get the CCAC to call to encourage him a few days before the next one - you know, it was so great to see you Father Pinga, we're hoping you'll come out again....

@Seeler I'm sorry you can't be out there playing in the snow but so glad that you can enjoy your gs' excitement about it.
 
Good afternoon everyone,

Hooray! @Seeler 's book arrived yesterday - that is going to be my reading material for the weekend. I am so excited.

Had tea with my lady friends, did some grocery shopping, got some valentine's in the mail, and now am going to relax for a bit before I start an afternoon of housework.

If my dad were still alive (he died 30 years ago of cancer) he would be 93 today. I don't know where that puts him with your dad's age, @Pinga - but I'm guessing within a few years. I often wonder how the aging process would have shown itself in my dad if he made it into his 90's. I miss my parents presence in my life always, but there are somedays when the sadness and grief is greater - and after all these years it takes me aback. I'm not feeling that grief today - just happy memories, but a few weeks ago I experienced such a sadness at missing him.

Have a good weekend.
 
Yes, beloved. The relationship of caregiver at times overwhelms the relationship of daughter. I also think it overwhelms the memories of my mom. I imagine there will be days of sadness for both in the years ahead.

Absolutely justme regarding the pre and post anxiety. Good point re the call, though I think they may do that as part of their practices. It sounds like volunteer driver had those skills

You know, I get it. I have witnessed the impact on his life and a sibling similarly challenged. I could also be challenged the same way but circumstances made me address and learn strategies. So,i am empathetic but not enabling
 
BIG WIN pinga - great news to get the "first" over with & such success bodes well for the future :-) I love the idea that they do these community lunches ... how many folks attended? I'm not aware of anything like this in our community as a CCAC type initiative.

We do have a quarterly "Over 80's" lunch at our church - which is similar, but focused on hosting our members who are in that age bracket - with drives, a good homecooked lunch, socializing, short worship & communion. It's a lovely event, from what I've heard.

I'm home alone this weekend - yay!! I do enjoy those times. Weather forecast is looking quite snowy ... so not sure if I'll make it to Waterloo on Sunday to see "Listening for Grace" - will have to wait & see what transpires.
 
I don't know if our CCAC does it in our community - this one is done out of a Seniors' Resource Centre that is now under the umbrella of the City. Our church has a "shut-ins" luncheon (I hate that name). Our folks pay $10 for a three "course" meal plus juice, coffee/tea and some sort of "entertainment" (everything from music to Bingo to vacation presentations to ability aids).

My Dad went to one from 10-4 on Fridays - it was mostly to give caregivers respite. A bus came to get him, he got a meal, entertainment and a drive back (his favourite part was chatting with the bus driver lol). Quebec has a high tax rate but they do take care of the elderly, kids and people who are ill in a lot of ways.
 
Carolla --- dad thought there were 4 tables with 6 people at each table...The cost is 8.75. (? or close to that). There is a meal and a social type event that follows. The food was good. It is through the same group as meals on wheels, so that is good, as the billing is consolidated. We requested an interview with CCAC, they came out, had a package of items, and this was one. They also have things like housekeeping, visitor program, meals on wheels, etc.

It is much like the seniors lunch at the church; however, to me it seems better run and funded. It's too bad the church, which has so many connections, couldn't do community lunches....and get connected with CCAC.
 
It's a good idea pinga - I was pondering that possibility too re extending the reach ...
 
We don't have as much snow as Seeler's area, but still a fair bit here.
I had really mild ear pain this morning, but my energy is much better. I'm hoping I can keep this up for a little while at least. I can't remember the last time I didn't have the urge to just crawl under the covers and watch tv all day long - although I'm pretty sure it at least happened in the last month.

With the snow, I didn't go out, but I got some stuff down around the house (being more careful than I have been in the past to still 'check in' with myself and sit and rest in between). Looking forward to having some friends over this weekend and yoga and hopefully not feeling like I was pushing myself to the max to do it!
 
My mind is slowly catching up! lol I forgot to mention Chemguy's obsession with his fish.
He got some giftcards for Christmas. Instead of going through them slowly, he decided to buy *another* stand and move up a second fish tank onto the main floor. Plus more accessories for it. Not really my ideal, but I could do worse I suppose. I'll have to take some pictures sometime.
 
Seelerboy had a small tank and some tropical fish at one time. I could see how it might become and interesting hobby. It also takes time, space and attention to details.
 
Seeler said:
Seelerboy had a small tank and some tropical fish at one time. I could see how it might become and interesting hobby. It also takes time, space and attention to details.
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Chemguy mentioned buying a second stand. I thought he was joking!
 
My dad had an array of four tanks downstairs at one point. He mainly had live-bearers you could breed easily, like fancy-tailed guppies, etc. It's a good hobby for them, and as long as you never have a leak/water damage problems, relatively harmless, although not always inexpensive.
 
BetteTheRed said:
My dad had an array of four tanks downstairs at one point. He mainly had live-bearers you could breed easily, like fancy-tailed guppies, etc. It's a good hobby for them, and as long as you never have a leak/water damage problems, relatively harmless, although not always inexpensive.
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Downstairs, in the basement was a good place for the extra tanks I thought. Chemguy disagreed. After fiddling with the stand for a couple hours yesterday, he has spent most of the morning making the second tank pretty - moving fish, etc.
Did you know you can buy a coconut shell with plants growing of it?
 
A week ago, I was sitting on the couch, and placed my Surface Pro 2 Tablet on the footstool in front of me. My son was at the computer, then came over and was working at the tv, putting on Netflix. Without turning around, he sat down on my tablet. You could hear metal cracking. The kickstand at the back was bent, and no longer working. Various reactions from folks in the room from total "what were you thinking" to "sighs" to my "stuff happens".

Today, he & I went to the store where I had bought it with my receipt in hand, where I had purchased the accidental damage coverage. Not cheap, but, hey, its a tablet. Things happen.

Now, I am sitting with a Surface Pro 3, which is a significant upgrade, for a minor price differential...it is lighter and faster and a bigger screen, and a purple keyboard.

Everyone is happy...and I am playing setting it up.
 
Chemgal, I could see us getting fish when we are at home more often. I loved my husbands tanks when we were daiting. He got rid of them when the kids came along.
 
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