I am glad you came to sit in the pool with me…it has been a helluva week in Muddville…relax, and I will fill you in…
I only saw 2 massage clients this week and worked with 3 clients on their respective menu/supplement choices…this left me with a good feeling on life…
School is on spring break and my new class starts tomorrow…’The Meaning of Health’…the title is interesting…I will fill you in on the class;)
I felt it is time for me to quit smoking cigarettes…I have now been tobacco free for 24 days…this is most of the reason I have been hiding out at home…breaking a 35 year addiction/ habit is in NO way easy…the Chantix made it much easier…though it still has been no joy ride…emotional is an understatement and my body has placed me in a few awkward situations
The Chantix makes it quite hard to focus…Chris and Rose have been supportive…lack of focus has made it quite hard to write…when I freewrite at the moment it comes out quite dark and twisted…not something anyone should see…vulgar and not in a good way…I feel frustrated, but I know this will pass with time…it is my body’s way of punishing me for taking away the tobacco
Since I have had alone time I have been able to get some reading done…I am part of the Amazon vine program…they sent me this book to write a review on…OMG, my friends…talk about AWESOME…if you are female and over age 35…there are just questions you always wished you could ask…the name of the book is ‘A Chronicle of Death, Life, and Vegetables’ by Joan Dye Gussow…she is very direct and very funny with a great deal of wisdom mixed in…so very much worth the read…truly amazing woman and all I am left with is how humble she really is
Mellissa and the lawn have been keeping me out in the yard…her husband has been a big help…the deep breathing has been helping greatly keeping me going…the end product is a beautiful garden…I have been fighting a cloud in the pool…the ph is correct…the chlorine count is good…it is this fine particles the pool is cleaning out of the air in my yard…I have tried a few old tricks before I rush out to try chemicals…
A long time family friend, Mary Folan of Norwood, MA passed away. She was a great woman and I lucky to have known her. She will be survived by her daughter Kathleen. Any of us should be so blessed with such a child.
Walter is now on a 12 on/12 off schedule…we are now trying to readjust our schedule at home…there have been a few bumps in the road, but we are getting used to it
I went out baby shopping for all our newborns in the Circle…I am excited…I shipped the packages to England and Chicago…I am putting the local ones together to deliver…I also sent a movie night out to North Carolina…I feel it is the closest I will get Tris to celebrate Beltane
I hope you are blessed and all is well…
D
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Into The Mystic
It has been a week of excitement and fun…glad you came to see me…you look great…yes, other than a worthless government, life is doing good at the moment…let me fill you in-
Massage has been shut down this week…I have worked on a few friends, but really was just too busy…I cleaned the room from top to bottom…I expect to be busy this summer and wanted to make it ready
This was my final week in the Antioxidant class…I got an A…I took in a lot of information and was able to process it with what I had already learned…if I have not said it yet…THE BODY IS AN AMAZING PLACE
It is now day 16 without tobacco…I can not believe I have made it this far…I am thankful for the help of the Chantix…honestly, it has made it much easier than any other time I have tried to quit…the pool and the guitar have both been quite useful…one is an escape and the other keeps my hands busy…I have also put into practice a lot of deep breathing
While on Chantix, I have had a hard time focusing…so Boudica has been on a short hiatus…Chris and Rose have been quite supportive…they are about to get a new grandchild and we are quite excited…we have been talking about story ideas…Chris has released some of his paintings for purchase…I am so proud of him…
Walter has been helping me get the house and yard ready for Beltane…the weeding, composting, rebuilding the long hall and reflooring the kitchen and outroom…we will also be painting the outside of the house this summer too…I plan on doing a mosaic solar system…with Pluto being the last planet…I understand the controversy…too bad haters…it will always be part of my solar system…we have started ripping everything up…I have this really cool idea of how I am going to do the walls and ceiling…soon enough a new president will be in office and jobs will be created and I won’t have the time…might as well get it done now…
In the garden this winter I had no dead loss…I will be up potting my young trees…I planted a Bird of Paradise on Shinara…I found a beautiful bush for the front that has these beautiful flowers that are deep purple one day, violet the next, lilac the third and white the fourth…I think I will plant it up front by the door…Cosmo’s Rose is just a ball of Pink…Mellissa and her husband have helping me with it all since Cooper is in MA at the moment…Mom has been spotted with scissors giving the porch plants a hair cut…no joke…the porch plants are red and hairy…lol…get you mind out of the gutter…we have planted a bunch of flowers today…the weather has been great
The dogs are doing well…Chole grows constantly and he is still such a little baby…working with him and Quintus daily at times drives me nuts…when training any dog…being consistent and stubborn is the key…I have never found a need to beat a dog…I treat my dogs like my children…think about it, our kids never did everything we wanted, when we wanted…so your dog will not either…when they are shown what is acceptable, they will often choose that…trouble often happens when they are left unattended and/or neglected…with 4 dogs it takes 4 people (me, Walt, Coop and Dale) to have them as in the house dogs…cleaning is a daily event…this not only holds down any smell, but also keeps them healthy
In antioxidant class I learned about Lipoic Acid…it repairs cells, prevents disease, boosts the immune system and boosts all other antioxidants…I started taking 100mg every morning 2 weeks ago and have noticed a big difference…if I was still using tobacco, I would also take 100mg at night too…I am not anyone’s doctor and can only tell you what I do for me
Have you made a medication list??? This is a good thing to keep and keep updated…this way if something happened…the medical professionals would know what to or not to use…one for the kids is a great thing…doctors, school, sports, etc…just burn a copy when requested
Sun Burn
-Drink plenty of water and juice
- Aloe first 48 hours and then lotion (I use Banana Boat Aloe Gel)
-Icepacks can help take the heat out
-See doctor for blisters
Deep breathing is something we always mean to do, but never really make the time…while I have been going through this quitting thing…I have been going to the pool…I have used the first part of my time and devoted it to deep breathing…it does bring on a certain peace and a sense of humor…sounds easy…was not at first…my mind likes to wander…just refocus and start again…by giving the breathing, you give it importance and your perspective starts to change
My guitar work is coming along slowly…my fingers are slowly getting out of their own way;)…I am starting to do my scales well…I do not know that I will ever master it, but it is a great excuse to keep my fingers busy…lol…Dansir and I made a bond…she is to learn one new song and I will learn a song and we will both play for each other
In the Circle of Boudica we are getting ready for babies to start dropping…Beltane is May 1…I will be having a good bon fire…candles are orange, yellow and red…offering table should have seeds, fresh peas, matches…its all about burning down the old to start the new…dancing, music, eating and sex…what a great holiday;)
Well, as you can see…My ass has been in hyperdrive…how are you doing??? I have not seen that much of you…what is going on in your life…fill me in…
Blessed Be,
D
Massage has been shut down this week…I have worked on a few friends, but really was just too busy…I cleaned the room from top to bottom…I expect to be busy this summer and wanted to make it ready
This was my final week in the Antioxidant class…I got an A…I took in a lot of information and was able to process it with what I had already learned…if I have not said it yet…THE BODY IS AN AMAZING PLACE
It is now day 16 without tobacco…I can not believe I have made it this far…I am thankful for the help of the Chantix…honestly, it has made it much easier than any other time I have tried to quit…the pool and the guitar have both been quite useful…one is an escape and the other keeps my hands busy…I have also put into practice a lot of deep breathing
While on Chantix, I have had a hard time focusing…so Boudica has been on a short hiatus…Chris and Rose have been quite supportive…they are about to get a new grandchild and we are quite excited…we have been talking about story ideas…Chris has released some of his paintings for purchase…I am so proud of him…
Walter has been helping me get the house and yard ready for Beltane…the weeding, composting, rebuilding the long hall and reflooring the kitchen and outroom…we will also be painting the outside of the house this summer too…I plan on doing a mosaic solar system…with Pluto being the last planet…I understand the controversy…too bad haters…it will always be part of my solar system…we have started ripping everything up…I have this really cool idea of how I am going to do the walls and ceiling…soon enough a new president will be in office and jobs will be created and I won’t have the time…might as well get it done now…
In the garden this winter I had no dead loss…I will be up potting my young trees…I planted a Bird of Paradise on Shinara…I found a beautiful bush for the front that has these beautiful flowers that are deep purple one day, violet the next, lilac the third and white the fourth…I think I will plant it up front by the door…Cosmo’s Rose is just a ball of Pink…Mellissa and her husband have helping me with it all since Cooper is in MA at the moment…Mom has been spotted with scissors giving the porch plants a hair cut…no joke…the porch plants are red and hairy…lol…get you mind out of the gutter…we have planted a bunch of flowers today…the weather has been great
The dogs are doing well…Chole grows constantly and he is still such a little baby…working with him and Quintus daily at times drives me nuts…when training any dog…being consistent and stubborn is the key…I have never found a need to beat a dog…I treat my dogs like my children…think about it, our kids never did everything we wanted, when we wanted…so your dog will not either…when they are shown what is acceptable, they will often choose that…trouble often happens when they are left unattended and/or neglected…with 4 dogs it takes 4 people (me, Walt, Coop and Dale) to have them as in the house dogs…cleaning is a daily event…this not only holds down any smell, but also keeps them healthy
In antioxidant class I learned about Lipoic Acid…it repairs cells, prevents disease, boosts the immune system and boosts all other antioxidants…I started taking 100mg every morning 2 weeks ago and have noticed a big difference…if I was still using tobacco, I would also take 100mg at night too…I am not anyone’s doctor and can only tell you what I do for me
Have you made a medication list??? This is a good thing to keep and keep updated…this way if something happened…the medical professionals would know what to or not to use…one for the kids is a great thing…doctors, school, sports, etc…just burn a copy when requested
Sun Burn
-Drink plenty of water and juice
- Aloe first 48 hours and then lotion (I use Banana Boat Aloe Gel)
-Icepacks can help take the heat out
-See doctor for blisters
Deep breathing is something we always mean to do, but never really make the time…while I have been going through this quitting thing…I have been going to the pool…I have used the first part of my time and devoted it to deep breathing…it does bring on a certain peace and a sense of humor…sounds easy…was not at first…my mind likes to wander…just refocus and start again…by giving the breathing, you give it importance and your perspective starts to change
My guitar work is coming along slowly…my fingers are slowly getting out of their own way;)…I am starting to do my scales well…I do not know that I will ever master it, but it is a great excuse to keep my fingers busy…lol…Dansir and I made a bond…she is to learn one new song and I will learn a song and we will both play for each other
In the Circle of Boudica we are getting ready for babies to start dropping…Beltane is May 1…I will be having a good bon fire…candles are orange, yellow and red…offering table should have seeds, fresh peas, matches…its all about burning down the old to start the new…dancing, music, eating and sex…what a great holiday;)
Well, as you can see…My ass has been in hyperdrive…how are you doing??? I have not seen that much of you…what is going on in your life…fill me in…
Blessed Be,
D
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
A Time of Mourning
Thank you for coming,
Shinara Ku started developing tumors about 3 months ago…we regrettably had to return her to the Goddess today…a sweet ding-bat and a wonderful friend…we buried her beside Cosmo…I would love to thank the wonderful staff of Kindness Animal Hospital (Nebraska Ave, Tampa)…They have helped me with my animals for 10 years…really great people…she will be deeply missed
I am 3 days without tobacco…it has been a true battle…I have only gotten this far because of the Chantix (day 12)…I have been a little out of sorts…I am starting to come back around…thank you for understanding
Massage has kept my mind occupied…I have not been able to focus enough to write…the puppies have kept me on the run…Chole is growing more everyday…my guitar lessons are going okay…my fingers are starting to work correctly…YEA…school is going quite well…I never knew there was so much to learn about antioxidants…extremely interesting…
Mom is in MA working on Longaberger shows…Dad is back to building his garden…he will be going up to see his friends in MA for a few days…Tris is back in North Carolina…it was nice to have her home…She recently went to a Marine Ball and sent back pics of a smashing dress…Dansir is hoping to be hired at Walgreens
I have been blessed with help in the garden…Mellissa has been helping me get cleaned up for summer…many of my spring bulbs have been popping
In the Circle we celebrated Ostara and are getting ready for Beltane (May1)…candles are brown, green and blue…I am excited about the bon fire…
The pool has been great place for meditation…I am really getting into breathing…it is not as easy as it sounds…I find it is making getting through this hard time much easier
May you all be blessed…
D
Shinara Ku started developing tumors about 3 months ago…we regrettably had to return her to the Goddess today…a sweet ding-bat and a wonderful friend…we buried her beside Cosmo…I would love to thank the wonderful staff of Kindness Animal Hospital (Nebraska Ave, Tampa)…They have helped me with my animals for 10 years…really great people…she will be deeply missed
I am 3 days without tobacco…it has been a true battle…I have only gotten this far because of the Chantix (day 12)…I have been a little out of sorts…I am starting to come back around…thank you for understanding
Massage has kept my mind occupied…I have not been able to focus enough to write…the puppies have kept me on the run…Chole is growing more everyday…my guitar lessons are going okay…my fingers are starting to work correctly…YEA…school is going quite well…I never knew there was so much to learn about antioxidants…extremely interesting…
Mom is in MA working on Longaberger shows…Dad is back to building his garden…he will be going up to see his friends in MA for a few days…Tris is back in North Carolina…it was nice to have her home…She recently went to a Marine Ball and sent back pics of a smashing dress…Dansir is hoping to be hired at Walgreens
I have been blessed with help in the garden…Mellissa has been helping me get cleaned up for summer…many of my spring bulbs have been popping
In the Circle we celebrated Ostara and are getting ready for Beltane (May1)…candles are brown, green and blue…I am excited about the bon fire…
The pool has been great place for meditation…I am really getting into breathing…it is not as easy as it sounds…I find it is making getting through this hard time much easier
May you all be blessed…
D
Friday, April 1, 2011
Good Day in the Morning
Massage has had me hopping all week…sorry, if you had been trying to reach me…lets chat now…the coffee is on, go grab a cup…here let me wipe the table down
Massage is busy this week…YEA…I do try to help others getting ready to take the test…I had one young therapist call for advice…I helped her study to pass her test…now she was ready to run her first advert…she lives in Maine….I love to know Therapists in every state…this way I always have someone to send my clients to when they travel or move…Massage Envy limits the types of therapy they can give and medical massage is not one of them, so I do not to send clients there…besides, if I am going to pay that kind of money, I would rather go to a spa…I have raised my prices to $50 an hour…I hated doing it, but with so many costs going up…I had no choice
The new class in school is ‘Antioxidants’…so far very interesting…I will post more when I fully comprehend it…all I can say right now is the body is the most amazing place…I am glad to be in this school, what they teach is not only shown how the concepts apply in class, but also how it applies to the real world and where it can and should be used
Dale and I are working on bringing Chris over…we feel this will help the books…it will be fun to work with him side by side…it will be cool to see his face for the first time…it is true, we have never met face to face…amazing when you think we have co written/published 2 books with others in utro…
In The Circle this week we welcomed Cassy…she is a beautiful baby…her parents look like they have seen a little piece of heaven…I think they have…the very dry land got rain this week…so many blessings this week…I am a lucky girl
I am on day 8 of Chantix…not very easy…they keep telling me how much better things are when you don’t smoke…my head has been more than slightly bent…this is not the fault of Chantix (or at least I do not think so)…it is the fault of 32 year habit withdrawing from my system…the pill changes the sensation of smoking…for the first time, I feel like I will be successful with this quitting thing…I am happy for those of you who have gone cold turkey or done it with the patch…it just never worked for me…the best part is it only works against the nicotine so ‘nothing’ else is hindered…soon, I too will be cigarette free
I am still working with my fingers and the guitar…it is quite funny…kind of like the cigarettes, I will soon be looking back at this stage…life is funny…also, the guitar keeps my fingers busy so they do not have time to miss holding a cigarette
Shinara will be going to meet the maker this week…she started to do much better…thought maybe she had tangled with something and got bit…in the last 24 hours she is doing worse than before…she has been a good friend and member of the family…Walter will be crushed, but in this case you must do what is best for the animal (not you)…this is NEVER easy, nor should it be…not all lessons in life are made of sunshine and rainbows…the best ones leave scars on your heart
Yes, I have your cuttings…check out my new fig tree…yes, my plant man came through for me…I will be cloning my ‘yesterday, today and tomorrow’ plant…do you want any…the yard is starting to get full of flowers again…
With 3 days of rain I feel like a duck…I miss the pool…I am going to freeze when I go out there today…really stoked though…I love my aqua-workout…besides, it is hard to smoke in the pool;)
I am VERY over Charlie Sheen…really do not care about Libya…not to be mean, but neither helps put food on my table…I feel sorry for the children of Japan…I hope the adults stop killing Whales so I do not have to see it happen again…lesson for today…do not fuck mother nature…she can be quite mean when provoked
Lol…yes, I am losing what little mind I ever had…glad to see you smile
May you be blessed,
D
Massage is busy this week…YEA…I do try to help others getting ready to take the test…I had one young therapist call for advice…I helped her study to pass her test…now she was ready to run her first advert…she lives in Maine….I love to know Therapists in every state…this way I always have someone to send my clients to when they travel or move…Massage Envy limits the types of therapy they can give and medical massage is not one of them, so I do not to send clients there…besides, if I am going to pay that kind of money, I would rather go to a spa…I have raised my prices to $50 an hour…I hated doing it, but with so many costs going up…I had no choice
The new class in school is ‘Antioxidants’…so far very interesting…I will post more when I fully comprehend it…all I can say right now is the body is the most amazing place…I am glad to be in this school, what they teach is not only shown how the concepts apply in class, but also how it applies to the real world and where it can and should be used
Dale and I are working on bringing Chris over…we feel this will help the books…it will be fun to work with him side by side…it will be cool to see his face for the first time…it is true, we have never met face to face…amazing when you think we have co written/published 2 books with others in utro…
In The Circle this week we welcomed Cassy…she is a beautiful baby…her parents look like they have seen a little piece of heaven…I think they have…the very dry land got rain this week…so many blessings this week…I am a lucky girl
I am on day 8 of Chantix…not very easy…they keep telling me how much better things are when you don’t smoke…my head has been more than slightly bent…this is not the fault of Chantix (or at least I do not think so)…it is the fault of 32 year habit withdrawing from my system…the pill changes the sensation of smoking…for the first time, I feel like I will be successful with this quitting thing…I am happy for those of you who have gone cold turkey or done it with the patch…it just never worked for me…the best part is it only works against the nicotine so ‘nothing’ else is hindered…soon, I too will be cigarette free
I am still working with my fingers and the guitar…it is quite funny…kind of like the cigarettes, I will soon be looking back at this stage…life is funny…also, the guitar keeps my fingers busy so they do not have time to miss holding a cigarette
Shinara will be going to meet the maker this week…she started to do much better…thought maybe she had tangled with something and got bit…in the last 24 hours she is doing worse than before…she has been a good friend and member of the family…Walter will be crushed, but in this case you must do what is best for the animal (not you)…this is NEVER easy, nor should it be…not all lessons in life are made of sunshine and rainbows…the best ones leave scars on your heart
Yes, I have your cuttings…check out my new fig tree…yes, my plant man came through for me…I will be cloning my ‘yesterday, today and tomorrow’ plant…do you want any…the yard is starting to get full of flowers again…
With 3 days of rain I feel like a duck…I miss the pool…I am going to freeze when I go out there today…really stoked though…I love my aqua-workout…besides, it is hard to smoke in the pool;)
I am VERY over Charlie Sheen…really do not care about Libya…not to be mean, but neither helps put food on my table…I feel sorry for the children of Japan…I hope the adults stop killing Whales so I do not have to see it happen again…lesson for today…do not fuck mother nature…she can be quite mean when provoked
Lol…yes, I am losing what little mind I ever had…glad to see you smile
May you be blessed,
D
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