Three on Thursday | 5.31.18

Three on Thursday | 5.31.18

Last Thursday we got our vegetable gardens all planted. It was a long day’s work, but it was a very good distraction so the worry about Sherman did not overwhelm me. It got me thinking about things I do to avoid being overwhelmed by something else. Okay, confession time… there are even things I do so I can avoid doing something I don’t want to do at all (i.e. procrastinating.)

Thing One:

Gardening is one of my favorite early morning things to do. No phones, no texts, totally unplugged – just me, the dirt, and the plants. It is the best therapy I can think of for highly stressful situations. Plants are wonderful listeners and are completely non-judgmental, and birds riotously singing lifts even the saddest spirit. Even weeds can be a good thing… they are the perfect target of frustrations and aggression. And, last week when my worry level was off the charts, they provided a balm to my ragged spirits with a bonus of a sense of great accomplishment at the end of the day when the garden beds were full of tomatoes, beans, potatoes, and peppers!

Thing Two:

Knitting is my super-power, and that is a true fact. I do not like to sit “idle” at all… I am fidgety. Knitting gives my hands something to do and allows me to focus. It helps with waiting, with long car rides, and for those times when I just need to be still. Sadly, it is also the thing that helps me perfect procrastination! Knitting or dusting… I know, it is a tough choice and dusting rarely ever wins!

Thing Three:

Audio book reading/listening has really helped me amp up my reading completion numbers! It also is the best companion for walking, or making dinner, or sipping coffee in the early morning. It helps with making beds, and doing laundry, and yes – even knitting! It has also reduced the amount of time I watch television!! And, when I actually do haul out the dusting cloth – a good audio book keeps me company and I am not really focused on how much I dislike the task.

There you have my things for the day… want to see more things? Head on over to Carole’s!

Randomly Thursday | 5.24.18

Randomly Thursday | 5.24.18

This week I have a trifecta of randomness for you to peruse. Contain your enthusiasm and here we go!

Thing One:

People are talking about a “blue wave” in November. I am not so sure, but I am more confident that any wave that might happen will be pink! We are women, hear us ROAR!

Thing Two:

Tahini Swirl Brownies might be the best thing I have ever tasted. Really. Brownies for adult’s FTW.

Thing Three:

Finally, if you all could send some good mojo Sherman’s way, it would be greatly appreciated! He is having a bit of surgery this morning.

That’s all that I have for today! What’s random in your world today? Want to see more? Head on over to Carole’s!

Three on Thursday | 5.31.18

Three on Thursday | 5.17.18

Today it’s all about the humor found in odd places!

Thing One:

When the Rolling Stones and the FBI cross paths:

Thing Two:

Crazy rains here last night caused some major flooding very near my house:

Best retweet of this:

and my thoughts exactly…

Thing Three:

Laurel or Yanny?

Cookie Monster FTW

There you have it! If you want to see more brilliant and possibly more relevant things just head on over to Carole’s!

Oh, and I hear Laurel… lol

Three on Thursday | 5.10.18

Three on Thursday | 5.10.18

tipping point
noun
: the critical point in a situation, process, or system beyond which a significant and often unstoppable effect or change takes place

Today’s things are all about tipping points.

Thing One:

I have reached the tipping point of my sweater…you know it, that moment when it suddenly looks sweaterish and there is no stopping the outcome: a finished sweater is in sight! Today’s rain will spur along the finish of the front. It feels so good, this downhill portion of the project!

Thing Two:

Last year’s garden had the slow crest to a tipping point and, in fact, we did not even realize we were reaching a tipping point until all the beans and a good portion of the peppers were decimated. Slowly, bit by bit, the rabbits diligently worked their way into the garden – hiding their handiwork behind the wall of raspberry canes. However, dear little bunnies, your comeuppance has arrived! Welcome heavy-duty gage wire! Bunnies!! Your day is over! Long live the beans and peppers!!

Thing Three:

And, finally, I believe that this week we have reached the tipping point of this train-wreck of a presidency. Thank God.

And there, Gentle Reader, you have my tipping points for this week. Want to see more lists of amazing things? Head on over to Carole’s!

Three on Thursday | 5.3.18

Three on Thursday | 5.3.18

Spring has definitely sprung in my little corner of the world. Everything is blooming everywhere you go! But, apparently all this spring springing has awoken other things…

Thing One:

Ophidiophobia
Noun
A fear of snakes or “excessive fear of snakes”; also called ophiophobia.

Or, me! Yes, I am terrified of snakes and I realize it is an irrational fear, but there is nothing I can do about it.

Thing Two:

I saw not one, but three snakes on our walk yesterday…as in on the path and moving and entirely too close for comfort! Oh, and did I mention they were fairly large? Yeah, there might have been some screaming involved as well.

Thing Three:

On a positive note, I did clock in at a much faster pace during yesterday’s walk. So, there’s that. However, I now need to find a new place to walk.

There you have my Three for Thursday. Want to see more? Head on over to Carole’s!

 

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