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Beloved
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what kind of borscht?
Pinga
Room for All
There are professions where doing your job will result in negative consequences for individuals and friends though positive for others. Mine does normally result in negative consequences, but I am working on something which facilitates change which includes negative consequences. To do my work, I find that I need to be able to compartmentalize and focus on tasks. I am faced with emotional people.
I am aware that the situation means this next year will be more of a learning opportunity than anticipated in ways that I hadn't expected.
It also means that on days like today, when I am not focused on those tasks, that sadness can sweep in.
I am aware of folks who face that kind of dilemma all the time, the ones who are social workers, police, bankruptcy officials, bankers, health care workers, and so on. The challenge to focus on the task at hand, the complexities of the right path .
So today, i am being gentle with myself, and this weekend, I am being mellow as indicated. I have read two books so far this weekend, gone and relaxed with a friend over coffee, spent time with Dad, and watched a classic chick flick - Love Actually.
Soon, work will kick back in, but for today but for today, I will let all of me be present in me.
I am aware that the situation means this next year will be more of a learning opportunity than anticipated in ways that I hadn't expected.
It also means that on days like today, when I am not focused on those tasks, that sadness can sweep in.
I am aware of folks who face that kind of dilemma all the time, the ones who are social workers, police, bankruptcy officials, bankers, health care workers, and so on. The challenge to focus on the task at hand, the complexities of the right path .
So today, i am being gentle with myself, and this weekend, I am being mellow as indicated. I have read two books so far this weekend, gone and relaxed with a friend over coffee, spent time with Dad, and watched a classic chick flick - Love Actually.
Soon, work will kick back in, but for today but for today, I will let all of me be present in me.
Carolla
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Wow pinga - you are a FAST reader! I'm definitely not - sometimes I remind myself to speed up a bit though, which I can it seems. I'm reading a lot this weekend too - plowing through the last of a trilogy by Deborah Harkness. These have been a big undertaking for me - about 600 pages each! I am enjoying this last one a lot ... wondering how she will ever tie up the story.
Stay mellow - enjoy the sunshine today!
Stay mellow - enjoy the sunshine today!
crazyheart
Rest In Peace: tomorrow,tomorrow
Well, I have a sad story to tell. Our eldest daughter and her hubby have just finished having their basement completely redone.
It was a huge comfortable space. New walls painted. new carpet, new furniture and a really nice space for husband '. Jerseys on the wall,
card table etc., etc. They also had a sewer line break a couple of years ago and had to foot the bill but everything was finally done. Lawn, flower beds etc.
It was a huge comfortable space. New walls painted. new carpet, new furniture and a really nice space for husband '. Jerseys on the wall,
card table etc., etc. They also had a sewer line break a couple of years ago and had to foot the bill but everything was finally done. Lawn, flower beds etc.
crazyheart
Rest In Peace: tomorrow,tomorrow
Keep getting 403. So to continue.
She came home from work Friday afternoon and had over 1 and half feet of water in basement. It was a city water main
that broke. It is completely gutted and all the furniture is in driveway to haul away. BUT no hot water and no heat if it gets cold a night. They renteda hotel room for a few days to shower etc. because sil will work. Daughter has next week off.But it is a long weekend so no one will come till Tues
or Weds. Washer, dryer,furnace, water heater,freezer,bar fridge. will all have to be replaced.
The only happy thing is it is all covered by their insurance,
People have been kind offering anything they need - even people on the street they didn't even know.
The shock of opening the door to this has been the hardest on them.
The hardest thing for me is that I can't help. for the reasons that you all know.
And their cat is safe.
Upstairs is good and they are sleeping at home and using hotel fot bathroom etc. for a few days.
She came home from work Friday afternoon and had over 1 and half feet of water in basement. It was a city water main
that broke. It is completely gutted and all the furniture is in driveway to haul away. BUT no hot water and no heat if it gets cold a night. They renteda hotel room for a few days to shower etc. because sil will work. Daughter has next week off.But it is a long weekend so no one will come till Tues
or Weds. Washer, dryer,furnace, water heater,freezer,bar fridge. will all have to be replaced.
The only happy thing is it is all covered by their insurance,
People have been kind offering anything they need - even people on the street they didn't even know.
The shock of opening the door to this has been the hardest on them.
The hardest thing for me is that I can't help. for the reasons that you all know.
And their cat is safe.
Upstairs is good and they are sleeping at home and using hotel fot bathroom etc. for a few days.
Pinga
Room for All
Crazyheart, I hope nothing is damaged that can't replace. I'm hoping they can at least get a few upgrades through the process, How disappointing for all involved.
On the good side, insurance includes the work to do the repairs/rplacements, etc....so they should be able to get all work done by insurance.
It might also iclude nights in hotel. I often meet folks at the hotel who are there while repairs are being done.
On the good side, insurance includes the work to do the repairs/rplacements, etc....so they should be able to get all work done by insurance.
It might also iclude nights in hotel. I often meet folks at the hotel who are there while repairs are being done.
crazyheart
Rest In Peace: tomorrow,tomorrow
No I think pictures etc, were upstairs. and the ones on the wall didn't get wet. They are all upstairs now.
Beloved
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crazyheart, how devastating for your daughter and family. Hoping things work out okay, and that they are able to live through the stress of it all.
You may feel that there is nothing you can do to help, but your presence, your love, your support, and your encouragement will be most helpful to them at this time. Nothing like a mother's love to help enable a child to go through a difficult time.
You may feel that there is nothing you can do to help, but your presence, your love, your support, and your encouragement will be most helpful to them at this time. Nothing like a mother's love to help enable a child to go through a difficult time.
KayTheCurler
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What a stressful situation for them and you. A bit like a small version of High River. I recall the concerns there about mould in the flooded basements - maybe they can find some advice online about the drying out process.
Sending hugs to all (((((Crazyheart and family))))).
Sending hugs to all (((((Crazyheart and family))))).
Beloved
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Happy September 1st everyone!
I knew at the beginning of summer that when September 1st hit I would look back and say . . . "where did the summer go"? And today, I am! Where did the summer go?
While summer technically goes into September, there is definitely a fallish feeling here. The weather is cooler, the days are shorter. It won't be long before the leaves on the trees look a little yellower (then orange and brown).
While fall is a beautiful month visually, especially if the weather is bright and sunny, it brings to me a feeling of melancholy . . . because I know winter is trailing not too far behind. And I dread winter every year.
But, I'm rushing myself - so much for learning to "live in the moment". Today I will focus on the new month before me . . . all I hope to do and achieve and accomplish . . . and I will rejoice in what summer was, and anticipate the good that is to come.
Hope your September is filled with warmth, beauty, brightness, and new beginnings.
(Thinking of the parents who are preparing children for school this week, especially kindergartners and new starters, and thinking of those (in BC) who wish things were such that their children were heading off to school this week).
Blessings All!
I knew at the beginning of summer that when September 1st hit I would look back and say . . . "where did the summer go"? And today, I am! Where did the summer go?
While summer technically goes into September, there is definitely a fallish feeling here. The weather is cooler, the days are shorter. It won't be long before the leaves on the trees look a little yellower (then orange and brown).
While fall is a beautiful month visually, especially if the weather is bright and sunny, it brings to me a feeling of melancholy . . . because I know winter is trailing not too far behind. And I dread winter every year.
But, I'm rushing myself - so much for learning to "live in the moment". Today I will focus on the new month before me . . . all I hope to do and achieve and accomplish . . . and I will rejoice in what summer was, and anticipate the good that is to come.
Hope your September is filled with warmth, beauty, brightness, and new beginnings.
(Thinking of the parents who are preparing children for school this week, especially kindergartners and new starters, and thinking of those (in BC) who wish things were such that their children were heading off to school this week).
Blessings All!
crazyheart
Rest In Peace: tomorrow,tomorrow
There are people who come in (restorators, I believe) and they gut the
basement and take out sub floor and drywall. The weekend messes everything up
because they need a holiday like every one else.It got quite cold last night and rained.
I haven't phoned them to see how they managed or if they went to hotel.
basement and take out sub floor and drywall. The weekend messes everything up
because they need a holiday like every one else.It got quite cold last night and rained.
I haven't phoned them to see how they managed or if they went to hotel.
Pinga
Room for All
It is raining here this morning, on & off. It feels like fall.
I am pondering gardening. I sat outside to do my reading, Carolla, intentionally to soak up some vitamin D.
I am enjoying seeing all the canning being done by folks across my facebook feeds. It is good to see folks with peaches in jars, and tomatoes ready to go.
I am saddened for friends at a local church whose minister has been charged with sexual exploitation of a teen. Everyone that knows the man is in shock. I am hoping it is a gross error.
I am pondering gardening. I sat outside to do my reading, Carolla, intentionally to soak up some vitamin D.
I am enjoying seeing all the canning being done by folks across my facebook feeds. It is good to see folks with peaches in jars, and tomatoes ready to go.
I am saddened for friends at a local church whose minister has been charged with sexual exploitation of a teen. Everyone that knows the man is in shock. I am hoping it is a gross error.