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06 Apr 2018 10:31 AM
06 Apr 2018 10:31 AM
Hugs from me too @Appleblossom I love the symbolism you describe of the art works you posted. Lovely values.
06 Apr 2018 10:38 AM
06 Apr 2018 10:38 AM
Thank you @eth @Former-Member @outlander
and I even managed to include good rocks in the Albert Namitjara painting.
08 Apr 2018 05:45 PM
08 Apr 2018 05:45 PM
I have had the house to myself for a week. My son has been off on a new adventure. It has been a reasonable week but I have persistently dragged my feet. I did a little music, writing, gardening housework etc, but not much. I watched a few good tv series and low grade self care. I even had a bath! I could have gotten a lot more out of the time, but I was also hesitant and dithery. I wont beat up on myself, but I am not as strong and directed as I once was.
My son called me today and wanted to come home a night earlier. I am glad he is coming home and I could tell him I had a good show planned. I was not pining for him. I think his holiday was half a success but he has a cold, and I will bear in mind @Owlunar chat about male hormones not being as good for the job and the fact of mancolds.
Hope your day went well @Faith-and-Hope
It is feast days that we women often work at to keep our tribes together.
@outlander Hope your hand is healing.
Love to all.
08 Apr 2018 07:37 PM
08 Apr 2018 07:37 PM
a nice and easy week by the sounds of it @Appleblossom sounds nice itll be nice to see your son too and im sure he will have some good holiday chats too (though being a male most just say yeh it was alright! with very minimal details!)
09 Apr 2018 12:10 PM
09 Apr 2018 12:10 PM
Thanks @outlander
Yes it was a lovely night catching up.
Yeah I know guys can do the the grunt and monosyllable thing a lot especially with female rellies. But I have also seen them gossip and dominate the social scene often enough so I dont buy into that as a norm. I try and encourage some open communication.
How are you doing?
09 Apr 2018 12:18 PM
09 Apr 2018 12:18 PM
09 Apr 2018 12:28 PM
09 Apr 2018 12:28 PM
Glad you are coping atm @outlander
Yes he had a good time and it was worth it.
Just a gp visit and his gf staying over today.
Keep taking care of you.
09 Apr 2018 12:42 PM
09 Apr 2018 12:42 PM
10 Apr 2018 01:50 PM
10 Apr 2018 01:50 PM
Thank @outlander
Today we will be sprinkling our cat's ashes down by the river. Mo died just before Christmas.
A 15 yo long hair mummy's boy perfect snuggler. He had a good life and a very quiet gentle death.
10 Apr 2018 02:02 PM
10 Apr 2018 02:02 PM
Thinking of you today @Appleblossom. Scattering your beloved pet's ashes is bound to bring up all sorts of emotions.
Sending you strength. xx
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