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Post by cathygeha on Dec 20, 2021 7:48:18 GMT
Affirmation: Every day provides opportunities
Mind: Positive
Body: Strong
Spirit: Wise
Gratitude: Internet connection to talk to children and grandchildren and stay in touch with loved ones and friends. A husband willing to go out before the storm to buy toilet paper
Yesterday was sunny but today the storm is swirling back in for a few days. My husband wanted to get what we need before the thunder, lightning and torrential rain arrives. I would have tagged along BUT wanted to get online matters done in case we lose electricity, internet, electricity.
MICHELLE: I had never heard of pogonip as such but have seen some gorgeous photos I think might be the same thing. I agree with you that smoky weather is worse than too cold or too hot...and too hot is probably worse than too cold because you can put more layers on but when you get naked there is nothing else you can do to cool down...most of the time.
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Post by michelle on Dec 21, 2021 6:05:28 GMT
Affirmation: I fall asleep counting my blessings. Mind: Active Body: Arms, Walking, Yoga and OP Spirit: Happy Gratitude: A wonderful life!
I spent a pleasant day working on office items, playing with the dogs, and generally taking it rather easy. It is very cold here (minus one which is 33 degrees below freezing). Storms are supposed to move in which will cause it to warm up, thank goodness.
Cathy: I agree abut the internet. Today my brother sent me an email while shopping with his wife for a dress to wear for their daughter's wedding. It was such fun bantering back and forth. I hope your power stays on. We lost power for awhile today. If now was years ago we would be without power for several days over this cold snap. Back then the power went out whenever we had a strong wind--which was fairly often. Once they couldn't get to the power lines through the snow so we had no heat or power for 11 days--a long time and it was bitterly cold. I closed off the kitchen and all the dogs, DH and I lived in there with the stinky kerosene heater. Just reminiscing....
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 21, 2021 9:53:20 GMT
Affirmation: Karma is real
Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Strong
Gratitude: Layers to wear on cold days
Another cold, rainy, windy day. They have not provided water since last Friday so we are lucky to have large storage tanks with water in them though we will conserve as much as possible as the water that arrives three times a week is "cleaner" than that in the tanks. Tomorrow I have brunch with friends, cards, and fun. I have not seen one of the women for over two years. It will be nice to be together AND to have plenty of weekly points to have a treat or two.
MICHELLE: That is COLD where you live! We do have wood and a fireplace and imagine we would probably sit in the room with the fireplace and keep it going if it got VERY cold...it has only snowed here a few times...and when we had ducks the water did freeze on top a couple of times in their pond. I am glad you and your dog and husband found a way to stay warm when you were without power and heating for eleven days. Did you have water or did it freeze, too?
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Post by michelle on Dec 22, 2021 6:32:30 GMT
Affirmation: I finish what I start. Mind: Committed Body: Arms, Walking, Yoga and OP Spirit: Peaceful Gratitude: My wonderful home.
Today I worked on an audit for most of the day when I wasn't entertaining Buttercup. Of course Sam doe come an tell me when he wants to go for a run so he also has a recreation agenda.
Cathy: When the power goes out the well does not work. Right now I have more than 30 gallons of water stored in gallon containers in the basement. I can get a gallon container up the stairs easily which is why I have this kind. There is a lot of very sophisticated spiritual thought about Karma which I was just skimming through. I will take a better look at to see if I can make heads or tails of it. It seems to be more than the concept of what goes around, comes around. I think the Christian concept that "you reap what you sow" is equivalent to the "goes around--comes around" theory. Hmmm....
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 22, 2021 15:21:41 GMT
Affirmation: Friendship is golden
Mind: Content
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Satisfied
Gratitude: Time with friends and being able to catch up face to face
Today I was with friends for brunch then we played cards for awhile. One of the women has not been with us for 2 years and we caught up on one an other's news. It was nice and toasty inside because the hostess had the heat on...heat is a marvlous thing! Sh had a fire in the fireplace, too. I am on the couch under blankets and thinking about putting a hat on or bringing a space heater into the room. It is chilly!
MICHELLE: I think you are correct about reaping what you sow/Karma. In the Wiccan rede there is the idea of "three-fold"so if you harm something then you can expect three times worse for yourself while if you are kind and giving...three times more would return to you...not KARMA exactly but an interesting idea. I don't know about the gallons of water...is it safe to drink or just for other use? W used keep water in the bathtub long ago...in Beirut...it was a hassle because then we couldn't bathe!
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Post by michelle on Dec 23, 2021 6:20:59 GMT
Affirmation: I am my own woman. Mind: Determined Body: Arms, Walking, Yoga and OP Spirit: Dynamic Gratitude: It's raining on the snow which is causing it to melt. Hooray!
A much warmer day here to day now that the frozen fog is gone. That was extremely chilly! I had a busy day trying to balance multiple priorities as mandated by Buttercup. Playing ball, then cars, then dog-o-rama then three runs around the property. When she insisted on more play tonight I told her to go to bed and she did. Good dog!
Cathy: Your day sounded delightful. Heat seems like such a luxury this time of year but then in the summer I just want winter back. The gallons of water were purchased from the store so they are safe for drinking. The well water that we store is used for other things.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 23, 2021 9:24:57 GMT
Affirmation: My life is interesting, productive, and perfect for me. Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Content
Gratitude: Friends, good food, family, and all the rest!
It is cool with more rain expected. I set up a space heater in the room I work in and look forward to having the edge of chill removed from the room. It will be cool going to other rooms in the house...but nicer in here...at least as long as we have electricity.
MICHELLE: I know what you mean about the HOT and COLD seasons of the year. I am ready for it to cool down and heat up during the extremes of either one of them! I am glad the rain is melting and not freezing on top of your snow!
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 24, 2021 9:26:57 GMT
Affirmation: Happy Holidays are mine to claim Mind: Open Body: Strong Spirit: Wise Gratitude: Being able to see and appreciate all that I am and that I have
It is another cool wet day. I will do a bit of laundry and change the linens and hope there is enough hot water to take shower. I don't know why I bother since I am wearing a hot on my head throughout the day BUT it seems a good idea for some reason
MICHELLE: I hope you will have a warm cozy happy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
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Post by michelle on Dec 24, 2021 15:32:52 GMT
Good grief! I created this but forgot to send it so it was sitting here when I came to read yours.
Affirmation: Life is what I make it. Mind: Ambitious Body: Walking and OP Spirit: Solitude Gratitude: The kindness of strangers I went to town today to do my errands and enjoyed it thoroughly. At first I was driving in the rain which turned into quite a snowstorm complete with mandatory chain requirements. After I got through that the rest of the day was very relaxing for me. Cathy: I love your affirmation. It reminds me of one from WW many years ago about being the best possible me. That is such a helpful affirmation and I am glad you reminded me of it. Onward>>>>
Friday - I found a very small fudge cake to give to my husband for his Christmas treat which I know he will enjoy. The surrounding mountains have quite a layer of snow on them so the contours show. This is very beautiful. Merry Christmas!!!
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 25, 2021 8:59:57 GMT
Affirmation: Happiness is my choice
Mind: Curious
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Strong
Gratitude: Christmas chats with family and flannel sheets with covers to snuggle under on cold winter nights
It is cold but sunny. Hubby said we could walk to the lower piece of land and pick grapefruit if I am so inclined. I might not be so inclined but might make the effort to leave my fleece pajamas and robe, get dressed and go for a walk on Christmas day.
MICHELLE: It sounds lovely with the mountains robed in snow...how nice to find a SMALL edible gift for your husband. I have NO idea what we will eat today but it will be a variation on the usual as we will be staying home. Looking forward to talking (briefly) with our granddaughters later but have a feeling they will be busy with presents and not have much time for us
🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄
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Post by michelle on Dec 26, 2021 3:19:06 GMT
Affirmation: Life is a bowl of cherries! Mind: Contemplating different perspectives, Yoga and OP Body: Walking, snow shoveling and OP Spirit: Filled with wonder Gratitude: Snow!
Such a delight filled day for me. We had the most beautiful white Christmas and got to shovel a lot of it off the walk ways, the bird feeding area,on and on. It is still coming down. Sam just came in completely covered. The music on the internet was festive and fun. I am so fond of these very simple holidays.
Cathy: I would love to see grapefruits growing on trees.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 26, 2021 7:48:43 GMT
Affirmation: I achieve what I aim for
Mind: Focused
Body: Willing
Spirit: Strong
Gratitude: Christmas chats with son, daughter & Granddaughters on Christmas Day
Walked for about thirty minutes and Bella joined us...no idea how she got over the fence but suddenly...there she was. She climbed trees but did not leap onto our shoulders as some of our other cats have done. We collected grapefruit, mandarin and navel oranges, lemons, feijoa and guavas before coming inside and will be enjoying them with walnuts from our trees and other produce. It is sunny again today so I may head out for another walk later...we will see.
MICHELLE: We have had snow twice where we live...twice in twenty years. It really slows things down and made driving down the hill to the airport in Beirut...interesting. It sounds like you had a LOT of work to do to clear areas...did the dogs assist in the clearing? Your day wonderful...hope your energy remained high for all that shoveling!
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Post by michelle on Dec 26, 2021 18:15:40 GMT
Affirmation: Life is a bowl of cherries, and grapefruits, and mandarins.... Mind: Adopting different perspectives Body: Walking, MORE snow shoveling, Yoga and OP Spirit: Filled with wonder and delight Gratitude: More Snow! Right now I am heating up the house in anticipation of the power going off which it already has but came back on, thank goodness. The wind has been gusting creating white outs for us to enjoy while snow shoveling this morning. I am incredibly grateful to have my health and also that we have a tractor. My husband got out there and plowed our driveway and our fire break around the property so now we all can take walks and I can run the dogs using the quad as soon as it warms up so that i can get it started. Cathy: How wonderful to have all of those trees! I had fruit trees when I lived in Sacramento and the fruit was so much more tasty than store bought so I can just imagine what yours taste like. I have a four part plan for the snow shoveling today since I have to make paths etc around the house and places for the dogs. Time to get back at it! Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 27, 2021 9:49:02 GMT
Affirmation: Life is good
Mind: Open
Body: Willing
Spirit: Accepting
Gratitude: niece and granddaughter that both reached out in messages yesterday...out of the blue...so nice!
Another sunny day. No idea what it holds in store for us but am willing to find out. One day this week we will be driving into the city but until then...staying put...pretty much.
MICHELLE: How nice to have the areas cleared to walk and play with the dogs. Do you have trees that produce fruit or nuts where you live now? Stay warm...hope your power doesn't go out for long periods of time!
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Post by michelle on Dec 28, 2021 6:32:23 GMT
Affirmation: Time is on my side. Mind: Critical thinking/Adopting different perspectives Body: Walking, MORE snow shoveling, Yoga and OP Spirit: Peaceful easy feeling Gratitude: Birds taking their bathes The sparrows had another bathing party this afternoon even though it wasn't even above freezing. They could care less, birds just want to have fun! Another morning greeted by more snow, more snow drifts so we got that under control. The dogs are having a lot of fun. If I throw the ball into a deep drift the girls will stick their heads down in it and nose around trying to find the ball. Clair's head gets completely covered in snow.
Cathy: We have an apple tree that grows fruit and that's about it. This is the desert. In order to get grass that is actually green and not patches we had to put in a layer of top soil. Some people have tiny green houses of sorts and that's about it. Fortunately our power only flickered a few times the last few days. The winds have been epic so I was very grateful that the power stayed on. I hope to run errands tomorrow depending on the road conditions.
Onward>>>>
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