tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post1684363004238514829..comments2024-03-28T08:14:48.882-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: The Florence Doesn't Live Here Weekly Link Round-UpCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-8296576413555692342022-05-04T22:45:12.564-07:002022-05-04T22:45:12.564-07:00Yes. Your middle names should be "problem sol...Yes. Your middle names should be "problem solver."Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-78818526069210803092022-05-04T00:43:36.755-07:002022-05-04T00:43:36.755-07:00Thanks, Kathy.Thanks, Kathy.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-86879072585565499722022-05-03T22:07:54.205-07:002022-05-03T22:07:54.205-07:00YOu will. If anyone can, you can. YOu will. If anyone can, you can. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-79501450317957449802022-05-03T01:05:58.576-07:002022-05-03T01:05:58.576-07:00I'll figure something out.I'll figure something out. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-81402522559158282232022-05-03T00:57:39.203-07:002022-05-03T00:57:39.203-07:00Oh, that makes me sad. Maybe you could drive to g...Oh, that makes me sad. Maybe you could drive to get fruit for the birds? Or to a bookstore? Or to that wonderful Wildlife Sanctuary? Or there's always the bathroom. Taking a bath and reading with iced tea at the ready is quite relaxing. Can the young person who is helping you stay for a few hours while you get a rest? Tough situation. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-27215184349980377052022-05-03T00:39:55.544-07:002022-05-03T00:39:55.544-07:00I am constantly on alert, listening for yelps of p...I am constantly on alert, listening for yelps of pain or cries for help. I always feel stress buzzing along under my skin like I'm some sort of electric fence. I'm working on being able to get off the property on my own for a couple of hours, but it's not easy.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-57891460074329826352022-05-02T22:52:55.333-07:002022-05-02T22:52:55.333-07:00Yes, true. Bur even the most determined people can...Yes, true. Bur even the most determined people can rest for a few days, get in some reading or juicy murders streaming, have good snacks and distractions. Then the determination and sense of responsibility will kick in again!.. I'm not doing what you are doing day in and day out, but I do work which sends me to books and chocolate, my TV and computer and crossword puzzles to rest and get some energy to start again. It's harder for you given the circumstances. Can you sit outside (on your scooter) and watch the birdies play and hear them sing and just breathe in the flowers and new foliage? An old friend's sister-in--law used to hide in the bathroom to read but I don't think you're in that situation. I hid in my bedroom in high school when family dynamics got overwhelming, and I'd read. But you're not in that situation either. But as you know, even reading 50 pages of a good book and having a snack can refresh a person.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-52105217778651847732022-05-02T13:53:44.449-07:002022-05-02T13:53:44.449-07:00Even the most determined person can run out of ste...Even the most determined person can run out of steam.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-42298650967360526462022-05-01T18:07:53.766-07:002022-05-01T18:07:53.766-07:00I'm sure you're doing a good job, Cathy. Y...I'm sure you're doing a good job, Cathy. You are very conscientious and hard-working and determined. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-22397822246710187692022-05-01T12:39:02.437-07:002022-05-01T12:39:02.437-07:00I'm giving it my best shot, Sam-- as I'm s...I'm giving it my best shot, Sam-- as I'm sure you are, too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-81728240761274427382022-04-30T10:23:30.184-07:002022-04-30T10:23:30.184-07:00I've been absent for a few days, Cathy, so I&#...I've been absent for a few days, Cathy, so I'm just learning that Denis is going through some tough times right now (as well as you). I have a similar situation here, and I know how difficult it is to adjust to this kind of new normal even if it is only temporary. As someone who is absolutely less of a nurse than you, I had to smile a little as you described the situation. Take care of yourself as well as Denis. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-66261379548900677782022-04-30T01:54:01.975-07:002022-04-30T01:54:01.975-07:00You're welcome, Kathy. I think I feel particul...You're welcome, Kathy. I think I feel particularly bad about lacking the Nurse Gene because my mother had it in spades.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-54417555353143432042022-04-30T01:52:51.187-07:002022-04-30T01:52:51.187-07:00Thanks so much, Gaye. Right now I'd almost giv...Thanks so much, Gaye. Right now I'd almost give my right arm to be able to leave the property and spend a few hours on my own. But I can't give up that arm because that's my main lifting and hauling arm. ;-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-50343463753094198502022-04-30T01:51:16.099-07:002022-04-30T01:51:16.099-07:00Yes! I have to post those other links because if I...Yes! I have to post those other links because if I stuck merely with the censorship ones, my blood pressure would never recover. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-16495563911388066962022-04-30T01:50:11.603-07:002022-04-30T01:50:11.603-07:00Bien sur!Bien sur!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-33658637035672768342022-04-29T18:36:08.368-07:002022-04-29T18:36:08.368-07:00Boo to bad insurance companies. Cheers for the he...Boo to bad insurance companies. Cheers for the help you did find, but not good that you have to pay for it.<br />And boo to the book banners. Cheers for the libraries annd others fighting back. This makes my blood boil, too. My favorite books have been on the banned lists for years. Books that make one think and learn and feel empathy are banned. Ugh.<br />Glad that things are improving at your house, albeit slowly.<br />I laughed the other day as I read about the ramp and thought of two of you zooming around on scooters.<br />Don't worry about the "nurse" gene. A lot of us don't have it. I luckily have friends who are nurses or were before retirement. <br />No matter what, those fascinating links are posted. Thanks.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-23358169066793094782022-04-29T18:01:55.904-07:002022-04-29T18:01:55.904-07:00I am so sorry for all of this dadgum red tape! Yet...I am so sorry for all of this dadgum red tape! Yet how fortunate you are to be in a position to take care of things when you need it! Gosh darn it, I wish I lived closer to come over and help! My elderly mom was badly injured in 2020 and my brother and sister and I have never felt so helpless. When she finally returned home from the hospital and rehab then the possibility of transmitting the virus was the issue. Either way, as care giver or worried loved one, this medical mess is a tough one. I am so glad that you are seeing an uptick. Fingers crossed that it stays this way!! Thanks for the links. They always make me happy and curious Gayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595597461575553728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-88483139442005309032022-04-29T17:09:55.828-07:002022-04-29T17:09:55.828-07:00I've been learning to just ASK for many sorts ...I've been learning to just ASK for many sorts of things and reasons too, and it's a wonder how well it often works. I'm glad that Casa Kittling's atmosphere is so improved, and hope that you and Denis both continue to even better health. <br /><br />Meanwhile, I've been following Notre-Dame closely, so that frees me up for all the other fascinating links you post. And it's a good thing you include so many pleasant ones to alternate with the book banning news - that helps keep my blood pressure down in the healthy range!Kate L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17044129739440995201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-60521569637839258712022-04-29T04:17:00.277-07:002022-04-29T04:17:00.277-07:00You were wise to ask for help when you needed it, ...You were wise to ask for help when you needed it, Cathy. And I'd've said more than a few rude words to the insurance company! Your story of looking after Denis is a part of that 'for better or worse' commitment, too. I think we sometimes find ourselves doing more than we thought we could for our spouse, and yes, it's exhausting. I'm happy to hear Denis' medication is worked out now, and you can get some rest. I will, too, when I get back from Notre Dame... Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.com