After torrential rains, my bird-planted rose bush is a bit ragged but aren't we all.
And the flower and potato seedlings are erupting.
I'm heartened by the growing confidence in our resistance including among people who were sceptical at first and very dismissive of the work of people like me.
Yes, even in comments on this blog. I declined to publish them, figuring there's no need to feed the negative. Especially when it's from outside the US, from people who aren't living this nightmare 24/7.
And I've discontinued reading some blogs which are largely complaints with no action. It's part of self care.
But I will continue to boost the signal of brave people doing something.
My physical therapy ends this week, and I know there will be a transition. I've been there before. You get used to being the center of your practitioner's attention, they're briefly in your daily life, then you all move on. Nobody will be right there, encouraging and teaching, and you miss it. Back to being a civilian again, not a patient. There's a bit of tristesse about it.
So that's next week. Meanwhile I've set up COVID booster for Friday, allowing the weekend with no appointments for any reaction. I do get a couple of days under the weather usually, which is why I waited till now to get the shot.
Before surgery might not have been a good idea, though it did increase the possibility of infection in the hospital. I didn't catch any viruses over that period, to my surprise and relief. Hospitals and cruise ships..
My home physical exercise practice is going well. In fact I'm tempted to resume running upstairs, the way I did up to last year, but I think I'd better resist. For now, anyway. Emil has introduced me to new free weight ideas, keeping it interesting.
I'm watching season three of Grantchester, and on the cute attraction scale, my taste is more like Margaret for Geordie than Amanda for Sidney. I like a lean, smaller man rather than the hulk that is Sidney. Just sayin. He's not as annoying this time around, so there's that.
And the period women's clothes. I'd forgotten about them, they're good. Nipped in waists and big skirts with organza petticoats floofing them out. The colors are good for the period too
Happy day everyone, whatever your taste in people and fashion!
Applauding you for your great take on things Boud, and am very interested in what you are growing in those pots. I wish you well on this sunny day in northern Virginia and hope the sun is shining where you are.
ReplyDeleteRight now, sunshine. When the seedlings get bigger they'll be recognizable.
DeleteI got my covid booster last weekend and it went well. Glad you're enjoying Grantchester! Sidney's not my cup of tea either (obviously, lol).
ReplyDeleteI've seen a couple of gay male bloggers who like Sidney. Hmm.
DeleteSo good to see your seedlings in pots. Perhaps I should indulge in that.
ReplyDeleteIt's a cheap and easy way to have flowers for the house, too.
DeleteIt looks like our weather has finally turned and may stay this way.
ReplyDeleteGood!
DeleteWhen I turned my calendar page I saw written across the top week: "Time for second shingles shot." The first one did me in. You and I are both super reactors and it's smart to plan these things with nothing going on for a few days after.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to check the daily progress of things we have planted? I love doing that so much.
I really had to think about the covid shot so as not to interfere with my recovery, exercises etc. One lovely early morning pleasure is trooping out to see what's happening outside.
DeleteBe ready for the second shingles shot. Those things are powerful. I dread to think about actually having shingles itself.
Thanks for the reminder about the Covid shot. I have to check with my Walgreens about that.
ReplyDeleteI have one rose blooming on my rose bush. I probably trimmed it too late last year. I planted some dahlias yesterday so there is some color out my kitchen window.
I really have to push myself to keep up my daily walks. I always feel so good when I am out there but I often have to talk myself into going. ;)
I know that feeling about persuading yourself to get out, including the pep talk about how good you'll feel!
DeleteWe had our Covid jabs a couple of months ago at the pharmacy. If you didn't know, you would soon have guessed by the unusual number of grey heads swanning around.
ReplyDeleteOlder people probably remember what it was like before a lot of our vaccines were available. They're not playing.
DeleteI sowed some seeds yesterday, sunflowers and hollyhocks. I have more to do and need to get to it. I suppose we should get our covid booster, while it's still available. It will be an adjustment being without the PT.
ReplyDeleteYes, even though you're not mixing in crowds, good to get up to date while you can.
DeleteMorning Glories...just the name of this flower brings back such happy memories for me. My mother loved them and planted them every year. I have tried growing them, with no luck at all.... Happy first week of June.
ReplyDeleteI remember a neighbor who every year had a fence covered in them. I've never come near that success, mostly foliage with no flowers. But hope springs eternal
DeleteMy mother had shingles in her late 80s. It was not pleasant. Better to have the jab and a couple of days of discomfort.
ReplyDeleteWell, a week of flu like symptoms with serious muscle and joint pain. But I'm still told better than shingles.
DeleteMy resistance is mostly in the form of donations to resisting organizations -- SPLC, ACLU, etc. It counts for something, even if it smacks of paying someone else to do the work. (Not being in the country, it feels harder to do much else.)
ReplyDeleteI've had honesty sprout in several locations from re-seeding. None of it bloomed this year but next year we should see lots of honesty flowers and seed pods!
It definitely counts, to help fund experts who can use the funding.
DeleteI usually get honesty blooming, very pretty, then the silver seed pods. It's a full service plant.
I planted lettuce, carrot and green bean seeds today. Love to watch things grow these next few months.
ReplyDeleteOh, to have room for food. Other than a few potatoes.
DeleteGlad you didn't catch anything. Here's to continued health and healing. As far as leaving blogs, I get that. As for negative comments, back when I was on YouTube, I'd sometimes get nasty comments and I blocked them as spam and blocked them from my page.
ReplyDeleteSome folks say that we should let those comments be on there. I say, balls to that bs. If someone took a big crap in my yard, I'm not keeping it there. Same goes for comments. Out they go.
Yes. Particularly upsetting when it's someone who was friendly until you disagreed with them. Anyway, water, bridge.
DeleteIt sounds like you are coming along just fine. You have a good attitude about it. Now, you know how much I love seeing people's gardens. Everything looks great. My potatoes have another month or so before harvest. It's been really cold here so slow growing. Take care and have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteYou've already harvested some food, I think.
DeleteI suffered a bad bout with shingles in my early 50's. I still have nerve pain from those days. I encourage everyone to get the vaccine. It was horrendous.
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes. I'm sorry you had it. It's a long acting virus much better to get the shots.
DeleteEmil has been a gem and you have done so much...Thanks for being here.
ReplyDeletehe deserves a lot of credit, definitely.
DeleteYour garden has got off to a great start
ReplyDeleteI’m so happy the resistance is growing.
Even thought your powering along in your recovery, I think taking it easy for a little while longer might be wise.
I have my last PT today, so I'll ask about that. At my age, healing is not complete for at least three months so I'll note your advice and not get carried away.
DeleteGlad to read that you are seeing shoots of resistance greening up just as your garden is doing. Sow the seeds, water as required, fertilise and enjoy the fruits a gardener of uprising.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see resistance gaining momentum. That's a good analogy.
DeleteI didn't realize people are getting Covid vacs in summer now - I'll have to look into it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt's about the interval since the last booster. Yes, go for it. Even though you're not much in crowds, it's a good precaution for when you have to be in town.
DeleteI've got cataract surgery coming up in July, and a half-dozen related appts before then.
DeleteIn that case, yes, I'd go for it.
DeleteYou are going to miss your conversations with Emil.
ReplyDeleteReceived a notice last week that the next covid booster is due so I had better get that arranged. It sounds like a new strain is starting to make the rounds so best to be as protected as possible. I suspect most people aren't bothering, just like the wearing of masks seems to be rare now. Much as I hate them the RC and I still wear ours when we're out in public.
You're wise to mask up when in doubt. And to get the latest booster.
DeleteHusband's gym rehab ended last week and this week he just has the review. Then he's hoping to get back to the gym. He is getting quite depressed with his inability to do much.
ReplyDeleteI can't blame him, if he's longing to do more
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