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  • Noreen 6:38 am on January 17, 2015 Permalink  

    This was a day that really does not have much to show for itself. By the time we got home from the Super 8 pool it was noon and I could feel that I had done a good job of stretching and moving. We visited the pool three times this week and my lower back tells me it was a good thing. As with any area of the body that arthritis has dared to invade, continual moving will not remove it or cure it, but it allows the joints to continue at an acceptable level of function. The argument of ice or heat for inflamed areas has always been batted around. Ice is the friend of choice if a new injury is being dealt with to relieve the possible swelling. Arthritis needs heat to get as much blood flowing as possible around joints.

    That being said . . . we had a great evening meal and I am going to do a bit of crocheting while I have heat on the lower back. If the pool pass and the heating pad can contain the pain, back surgery is not in my vocabulary. With knees and shoulders having been replaced, there has been some mobility that has been sacrificed. On the up side, I have no knee and shoulder pain and as far as the quality of life . . . it is sweet. I just am not up for any additional lack of mobility. I was quite blunt about some physical struggles after the second shoulder replacement in my blog stories. I am very comfortable having met and conquered those struggles, taking it one day at a time.

    Life on Stauffer Avenue with Dennis is just priceless.

     
  • Noreen 4:22 am on January 15, 2015 Permalink  

    27 degrees with on and off again sunshine. It puts a new bounce in my step. This evening we are going to enjoy a crock pot pot roast meal. The carrots, onions and potatoes round it out to be a healthy winter meal. The leftovers later this week will be just as good as the real deal this evening. No kitchen duties for me this evening. Dennis can enjoy the self serve buffet style via a complete meal in a crock pot.

     
  • Noreen 7:51 am on January 14, 2015 Permalink  

    Today was all about dust bunnies. I so enjoy the fact that Swiffers are my all time favorite cleaning tool. I would never go back to having carpeting in the home again. Had it not been for Carrie’s cat Rocky coming into our home and pushing our buttons to the point of taking up all the carpeting, we would never have realized how easy it is to keep the floors tidy. Rest in peace Rocky.

     
  • Noreen 5:02 am on January 10, 2015 Permalink  

    This evening was the “cook’s night off.” We have a new Subway structure and it seemed a good night to try it out. Always good food and very fresh veggies for the toppings. It was very much enjoyed and considered a real treat. I had made Dennis’ favorite meal of liver and onions last night and had half kidded that the kitchen would be taking some time off.

     
  • Noreen 5:55 am on January 9, 2015 Permalink  

    It Is A Challenge 

    Chrochet Stitch (400x300)

    It would have been wonderful to be able to visit with Carrie and Kevin’s grandmother, Esther, in regard to this stitch. Esther could crochet in her sleep. The stitch is referred to as the Chevron stitch. It sure was more than any stitch I had tackled before. I need a seven inch square of this stitch and my hands will be taking quite a few breaks in between rows. Blocking will do wonders to enhance the square.

     

     
  • Noreen 6:16 am on January 8, 2015 Permalink  

    Today in the cold and wind, we needed to be in Mankato for several appointments. Not very many years ago . . . well maybe decades ago, there would not have been a trip anywhere from home when the temperatures were in the minus. In today’s world, our vehicles are more trustworthy. There were a few vehicles parked beside the highway that had not been made aware of that. Dennis and I were very happy to arrive safely home in the late afternoon, appointments met and a few additional errands run. Oh, how we love our little home on Stauffer Avenue.

     
  • Noreen 4:18 am on January 7, 2015 Permalink  

    Small town heroes are still in our midst. The early morning hours of the 27th of December we had several inches of snow. Ever ready Dennis went out in the morning and got our the snow blower. After two passes on the drive it abruptly stopped. It has some age on it and every season has been a blessing. With help, Dennis took it out to a repair fellow that fixes some items on the side. As luck would have it, Charlie and his family were taking in a Christmas vacation. Charlie came home on the 5th of January and here we are on the 6th of January and Dennis is on his way to Charlie’s to pick up the snow blower. The cost: $25.00.  One of the main belts needed to be replaced.  Dennis could push it and it would blow snow, but the heft that it took, was not wise.  All is well thanks to small town hero, Charlie.

     
  • Noreen 4:43 am on January 6, 2015 Permalink  

    Quiet has returned to Stauffer Avenue. Dennis and I agree that sometimes we need that reminder as to how our home is our safe refuge and it may be more than some want bad enough to put in the prayer, time and energy. On a light note, I pulled a crochet pattern out and are giving the arthritic fingers a working out during these chilly days. It worked for Carrie and Kevin’s grandmother, Esther Schafer. If you don’t use the fingers, they enjoy getting a bit stiff and brittle.

     
  • Noreen 5:38 am on January 3, 2015 Permalink  

    It was a gray raw day, but I had a list of errands that I wanted to run. It was a great feeling coming home and knowing that the day went just like it was planned. Priceless.

     
  • Noreen 3:44 am on December 27, 2014 Permalink  

    It is the 26th and as I look out my west porch windows, I notice that there are several homes that have their Christmas trees out on the curb. Seriously? These are the special days where most of the scurry-hurry items have been taken care of as of yesterday. We still have two Christmas gatherings to attend, but the stress level is non-existent. We have the details for those nailed down. I can’t give you a date when I will take down our Christmas tree. With all the gray weeks of weather we have had, my tree is the bright spot that still has the content, cozy effect on me. I like it a lot.

     
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