My latest post was written this morning Oct. 24....some friends got instead an earlier post .....anyway you can always look it up at 
pdpluscats.blogspot.com  .....
And I was so proud that I did the post with pictures without my blog crib sheet..... Whatever !!!!!

Diane

Which do you prefer? Monkey REALLY likes being outside (but not the halter or leash). Lily-white would rather snuggle indoors.

Spent the weekend creating new kid and baby friendly spaces. That means moving furniture, toys, books, cat trees, outdoor and indoor seating  arrangements. Totally enjoyable.

Still searching for the perfect fall foliage TREE to display .

Trifocals are working.

Visited my friends PreK class and read Gingerbread Man . Left them smiling. Retirement has its benefits.

I think I have attained a victory (for now) over the squirrels. I have hung the feeder in a way the squirrels can't quite reach. GO BIRDS!!!

Have a nice day, yada yada yada ...whatever.

NORMAL

October 21

I was trying to wait until I could post of a beautiful picture of a colorful autumn tree but I still haven't seen one yet. Crazy weather.

Too hot, too humid. Maybe this weekend.

There are days when I feel "normal" (normal for me)....go to exercise classes, the grocery store, move furniture, write books for my grands, frame pictures, feed birds, watch tv (too much?) read the newspaper, play word games on the computer, cat stuff 

Then there are days when everything hurts or is sore, lots of fatigue and nausea, headache and stomachache, my hair looks thinner and my thighs look fatter, too many meds that don't feel like they work.

 I give myself about an hour or so of self pity and woefulness , then some healthy breathing and MAJOR get over yourself self talk. 

Usually works as a jump start and if that doesn't work I go in my yard (and my neighbors yards) and pick up and collect fallen branches, limbs and sticks and either bag them or pile them. Very good therapy.

Hope your days are normal (whatever that means). Looking forward to visits from grandchildren and children and friends and family.

Happy  WHATEVER !!!!

Sunday October 9th .What a gloriously beautiful  day.!!!!Cool. Breezy. Sunny. No biting bugs. I spent 2 hours in the morning picking up sticks, and small tree limbs. I filled 3 leaf bags.
Then I changed/redesigned the cat stone garden (statues etc) from the back yard to the front yard...........The  photo on the right is from May .
The left photo is from today.I worked a couple of hours moving everything. Very satisfying. I love moving stuff. I didn't fall, trip or stumble. Hope the trick or treaters like cats. This year I am giving out little toys (from Oriental Trading Co) instead of candy. We'll see how that works !!!  Later !!      

new year

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY BLOG READERS

and friends and family and fellow PD and dogs and cats !!!
Resolutions
1. move my body
2. take my meds
3. calm down
4. be positive
5. breathe