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Posted 5 years ago
IronLace
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1. Loafing around the yard on a pleasant autumn afternoon under the cherry blossom tree.
2. Rare double striped Parma violet - the scent is subtly magical.
3. Resident glass collector.
4. Three weeks prior on my birthday under the same tree.
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Keep seizing those days! This shut-down and isolation has provided an unrecognized but needed opportunity for relaxation.
Many thanks, artfoot!
You know, for me, a lot of things aren't too different, in a funny way. I'm an artist so I already work at home (had an exhibition a month before the shutdown). I'm also something of a natural introvert. What I do miss most is going on random "excursions" to look for glass & other interesting vintage things - I am really looking forward to getting back to the op shops, flea markets, & antique fairs once more. I also miss going to exhibition openings.
Earlier in the day I did some gardening & then went for a walk (so lucky where I live, as one is spoiled for choice with views, stunning gardens, & nice old houses to enjoy along the way...& oddly pleasant without the usual tourist hordes).
Peggy and I are home bodies too.... working on projects in our 1912 home, hobbies, research, and the like. Peggy loves interior decorating and also learning about home reno in preparation for larger projects. She is also an introvert, while I am obviously an outspoken extrovert that enjoys people (most).
We miss the glass and antique outings also. More than anything we miss being able to have the choice to go.
Your area sounds lovely, and you look relaxed. Stay safe, and stay healthy.... this too shall pass.
Thank you most kindly, Craig, & wishing the very best to you & Peggy!
At the moment, things are going reasonably well in Australia, & hopefully we can gradually get back to some of the things we usually enjoyed.
I am feeling far more relaxed now after being able to get the medication I need to treat my autoimmune arthritis...it went into short supply due to some prominent people promoting it as a potential "wonder drug", without any proper research being done... :-)
I've been on it since 2017 & it changed my life...so was rather anxious about not being able to get it. It does have some serious side effects & should not be eaten like candy, LOL.
It's funny you know, I actually spent most of my life in a state of uncertainty, anxiety, etc. Life was sheer endurance, not to be lived lightly, or for fun...that only was able to happen for me over the last year, so I am used to a sort of emotional "lockdown", albeit on a personal level. Everyone & everything around me was typically dysfunctional, unpredictable, limited, & unhealthy right from the get - go. It's back again, for all, this time.
So, just have to draw upon decades of inner resources to get by until things improve...as usual! :-)
BTW, I scored a stunning Welz basket in a rare decor & unusual shape which is coming soon (praise be for online shopping)...
Disquieting indeed, keramikos. A sorry example of how people with chronic illnesses are often treated as being expendable.
Fortunately, our health system is rather different, & my doctors were very supportive...after a wait of two weeks, I was able to obtain a refill, having already tried out a couple of local pharmacies with no success, I tried one I hadn't used before & they were super helpful & kind. They called me as soon as the new stock came in. I now have several months worth so that should see me through until the situation eases.
Interestingly, the president apparently owns shares in Sanofi, the company that produces Plaquenil. Just saying... :-)
However, the patent has expired on this drug & it is also made by other manufacturers under a generic label, which is what I got. Same drug, different name.