First, the eye candy. We got 2 more inches of snow, between 4-5 on the ground. It is lovely.
And fun to run around in. Here's some things we saw today.
The down side to all that fun is the clumps of snow that need to melt away afterward. But we got some good exercise and one of us gets to nap around all afternoon, and it isn't me.
Mr. Tucker has been fussing at his ears a bit lately and has a swollen lymph gland in his neck, so tomorrow we adventure at the Vet's office. Hope it's an easy fix. I have already envisioned every possible scenario from harmless to horrifying, because that's how I roll.
Do you like his portrait in the corner? My mom sketched it for him last Christmas.
I'm sore and achy and tired of being tired and thinking it's time for my next checkup too.
It actually is time for all that maintenance stuff, mammograms and bloodwork and what not.
My vision is getting much worse and it's time for new glasses again already.
Maybe I need some more therapy on those nerve bundles, or some exercises to fight the arthritis.
It's always something for someone around here, but I'll take something over nothing anyday.
One of my second cousins died in his sleep last week. He was 44 and sometimes nothing makes sense in this life, not when parents have to bury their son, and young kids have to say goodbye forever to their dad. It's put me in a very reflective mood this week, and made me wake up every day this week grateful to have awakened. I'm hyper tuned to gratitude lately, and since my boy just went back to school and my daughter being so sweet, I try not to cry in my weepy happy way, trying not to be too sentimental or sensitive about everything, but it's really hard this time of year.
I'm trying to stomp around outside with the dog at least once a day, even though the cold has been ridiculous and the snow a mess. There's still always, always, something worth seeing when I do and I never, ever am sorry I went for a little walkabout.
I just really look forward to warmer weather walkabouts. I'm getting a little too creaky for the cold.
For now, I'll daydream about warmer places. The little voice in my head that asks too many questions keeps asking me why I don't take a trip somewhere warm and lovely, soon. Soon. Soon.
Until next time.
I guess a thanks for reading to the bottom picture is in order. Here ya go, a promise of Spring.
It takes me years to work up the courage to go get my annual physical. Haha! But, sadly, true.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures! Yes, I did see the portrait in the corner. I love dog portraits, they always capture something so real and touching.
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad about the "weepy" stuff... today I was at the local Trader Joe's and was waited on by a woman even older than me and she looked a bit overwhelmed by the rush of the "gotta get somethin' for dinner" crowd. I chatted with her a bit and looked deeply into her eyes with as much "I get how you're feelin'" as I possibly could - she looked back just as deeply and I swear, what passed between us in that second was LOVE.....mine to her and her's right back at me and ZING there came the tears. It was the sweetest moment of the day. Glad yours was good too.
I'm like Ms. Moon and was actually thinking about it today and dreading the whole thing. I am sorry to hear of your cousin's sudden death. That is just outrageous. I can only come up with cliches when I hear of such tragedies --
ReplyDeleteNo, parents should never have to bury children. I met a lady last week that lost her 33 year old daughter to MS. And there is nothing to say that can bring any solace. It doesn't make any sense no matter how hard we try.
ReplyDeleteDear one, there is nothing at all wrong with being weepy. Embrace it. And look upon it. When we push sadness or depression aside it makes itself known. Emotions are not something that are right/wrong or good/bad. They are simply reflections of what is going on in our life. Like a mirror reflects our physical self, emotions reflect what is going in the inside. Well, that and wrinkles and gray hair. Just be good to yourself.
( I just drew a Self-Care card just for you and it is "Patience". I hope that means something to you.)
For me, the eye candy is not the snow but Mr. Tucker! Your mom did a great job on his sketch. :-)
I'm hoping the vet brings good news, and I applaud you going to take care of yourself, too. I know how hard it can be just to get started with health issues, either canine or human. I'm thinking of you and imagining you making those phone calls and getting good news at the vet's. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like your snow better than our snow! We had some rain and a lot of the snow melted, and the rest turned gray, then we got almost enough new snow to cover the old stuff and hide the ice...
ReplyDeleteI love the lighting in the flower image!!!
And good luck with the vet and the MD. I am currently waiting for the results of my bloodwork...
Love the pictures -- Mr. Tucker fits right in with the snowy mounds. I hope the vet was able to help.
ReplyDeleteDark days and winter are always dispiriting. Not to mention the death of a too young person. And getting older is a bitch. But Spring will come and even this old gal will feel rejuvenated as I plant another garden and watch the cycle begin anew.
Blessings to you, Mel.