Unutterably Silly So what are you doing RIGHT NOW?

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I just took it again after resting. It's now 125/84, the best it has been in days. I guess working in the garden is good for you.

I've also read that petting a dog is a good way to reduce blood pressure. I don't know if that includes pugs. Usually when I go to pet Norton, he tries to bite me. He thinks it's playtime. Of course, pugs think everything means playtime.

maybe you should think about getting a cat. or possibly some tropical fish, i hear they are very relaxing, although i'm not sure they are very cuddly.

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I just did some tilling in the garden and got to feeling dizzy. My blood pressure is now 142/98. I'll take it again in a few minutes and see if it has gone down any.

In April I'll be 60, and will have out-lived my father by 8 years. Quite frankly, I don't plan on many more birthdays, but death doesn't bother me except insofar as it would affect my family and those who depend on me. Then again, who knows? Some mighty frail people have lived to a ripe old age.

Guess I'll be asking for new BP meds next time I visit my doctor.


"Death, therefore, the most awful of evils, is nothing to us, seeing that, when we are, death is not come, and, when death is come, we are not."
— Epicurus (341-270 B.C.E.), Greek philosopher. Letter to Menoeceus

Hey wait a minute, what about the people here? We've gotten used to you! Take good care of yourself...

BTW Two major killer exercises: First snowstorm of season shoveling and first springtime soil tilling...

[Verencat]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

currently, i am feeling loopy from working so much, having a glass of wine, wondering if i have the energy to watch any television, and thinking about going to bed really soon.

You go to bed. Now! I mean it!

Yes, you can bring the wine with you!

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Verencat

You go to bed. Now! I mean it!

Yes, you can bring the wine with you!

oh, well if i can bring the wine with me...

(i think i'll be heading off soon, anyway. i'm exhausted. i feel like i spent this entire week running. probably because i sort of did. )

[Verencat]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

oh, well if i can bring the wine with me...

(i think i'll be heading off soon, anyway. i'm exhausted. i feel like i spent this entire week running. probably because i sort of did. )

Mmm, maybe it could be the first step towards getting out of this Canadian circadian clock of yours?

Good night, dear, I hope you'll dream of peaceful beaches and wake up to a little less things to do (but don't think about it for now!)

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Verencat

Mmm, maybe it could be the first step towards getting out of this Canadian circadian clock of yours?

Good night, dear, I hope you'll dream of peaceful beaches and wake up to a little less things to do (but don't think about it for now!)

actually i don't think i'm on canada time right now. i think i'm somewhere between newfoundland and, say, wales. but probably closer to wales than newfoundland. which is a big improvement !

i hope i dream of peaceful beaches too, hmm, that would be lovely !

and tomorrow is the meetup with nekokami, so i have that to look forward to.

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

actually i don't think i'm on canada time right now. i think i'm somewhere between newfoundland and, say, wales. but probably closer to wales than newfoundland. which is a big improvement !

i hope i dream of peaceful beaches too, hmm, that would be lovely !

and tomorrow is the meetup with nekokami, so i have that to look forward to.

Oh, give hugs to Neko for us!

[zelda_pinwheel]

naturally i will.

[badgoodDeb]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

See https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73270

Thanks! I even went looking at threads and still hadn't found it. They hide so well!

[desertgrandma]

Oh my gosh, I want pity hugs!!!!


On my feet running all day, from 9-4......not used to this, have been home since the first of September, I see by the volunteers book.

My back hurts, my legs hurt, my knees hurt. I was even to tired to stop and get something to eat!

But my wonderful husband is making a bowl of soup...I literally walked in, threw him the mail and continued onto the bathroom.....Hot showers feel so good!

Thank goodness this is Friday..........

[WT Sharpe]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

maybe you should think about getting a cat. or possibly some tropical fish, i hear they are very relaxing, although i'm not sure they are very cuddly.

We have the best cat ever. His name is Christian. I forget who named him—it's certainly not a name I would have picked—but I don't think there's a more affectionate cat on the planet, or one with a better personality. As he advances in age (he's getting up there), he seems to crave company more, and I try to be there for him more.

Someone on the radio the other day said that the Egyptians once worshiped cats as gods, and cats have never forgotten it. Fortunately, Christian has adapted.

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Hey wait a minute, what about the people here? We've gotten used to you! Take good care of yourself...

BTW Two major killer exercises: First snowstorm of season shoveling and first springtime soil tilling...

Well, I don't plan to do much more tilling, but now I need to get out the hoe and hill the soil. I thought I'd be able to do that with the tiller, but the blades aren't wide enough. The soil's soft now from all the winter rain, so maybe I'll do it over the weekend.

Yes, I do need to take better care of myself. I spend way too much time reading and at the computer. It's good for the mind, but the body needs exercise, too. In summer, I get in the pool with Norton everyday, and that helps, but I need to find some good winter exercise.

What I really need is to retire and start a regular exercise routine.

My best friend when I was pre-school age died this week at 58 years of age, and that, in conjunction with running up against some of my own physical limitations just a couple of days ago at work, has left me feeling very aware of my own mortality.

Poor fellow; I hadn't seen him since I was a teenager. Oddly enough, I told my wife just a few weeks ago that I'd like to look him up and see how he's doing. Well, too late now.

[zelda_pinwheel]

you cat sounds lovely, i'm glad you have him.

i am really sorry to hear about your friend. partly for similar reasons, i completely understand how you are feeling. it's not an easy thing to deal with, but i suppose it's just part of life.

do try to get some exercise. i find that what is good for the body tends to be good for the mind and soul as well...

[WT Sharpe]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Oh my gosh, I want pity hugs!!!!


On my feet running all day, from 9-4......not used to this, have been home since the first of September, I see by the volunteers book.

My back hurts, my legs hurt, my knees hurt. I was even to tired to stop and get something to eat!

But my wonderful husband is making a bowl of soup...I literally walked in, threw him the mail and continued onto the bathroom.....Hot showers feel so good!

Thank goodness this is Friday..........

I'll give you some, but I want them back!

:hugs:

[dreams]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Oh my gosh, I want pity hugs!!!! <snip>

Thank goodness this is Friday..........

... I'll use the magic Karma wand, too.

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I'll give you some, but I want them back!

:hugs:

Done! Thank you.......and I hope you are feeling better also.

Originally Posted by dreams

... I'll use the magic Karma wand, too.

. Thanks.........