A Cluster of Dragonflies

A beautiful morning in so may ways. The temperature is great… sliders open and fresh air is in. Ala and Lisa are ow living here officially. Today The Brother Alan started his job...same company just a different state. He enjoyed his coffee out in the garden something he would not have been doing in RI. Lisa was not feeling too good yesterday, a cough and scratchy throat. Hoping she will be better today.

This is the last of the dragonflies. Sad to not have another to bead. I will get my beading tray all cleared of the extra beads and get ready for … not sure what next.

Voilà.... here is my Cluster of Dragonflies. It can also be called a Flight. Yes, the tails are of different lengths... I just did them that way. I would love to make another of my own colorway..... I will give it some thought.
Time for the second cup of coffee and something to eat, then chores and the to sit outside until it warms up too much. So glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

On the road ~~ day 4

A very cool start to the day but it will soon warm up and the socks will come off. Just waiting for my coffee to finish brewing so my day can begin. Alan and Lisa already began their day....

Last night they were in Shamrock Texas and today are headed for Amarillo...actually they may have already passed there by now. Next state is New Mexico and then it will be about 500 miles to reach home...here in Arizona. Yesterday as they drove through Oklahoma they had pouring rain for a time. This road trip will certainly be recorded as an adventure.

In between this and that I have worked on the dragonfly. The colors are not very bright I this photo … I will definitely get a better picture next time. Hope to have it finished today or tomorrow. The aroma of fresh coffee is calling me and so are the chores. Glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words ad for your friendship.

When will The Brother Alan and Lisa arrive? Check back tomorrow for the update!
Not sure what happened to my pretty print... who knows what is lurking in blogland or my keyboard! 👀

Oh what a beautiful morning

It's going to be a beautiful day.... sun shining front door open and a lunch date with Vickie who has this thing about reminding us how close we are getting to Christmas! It has been some time since our last meeting due to commitments so we are looking forward to catching up. I have not been on the computer these last few days. I have blog catching up to do for sure. I have been working in the garage in the early morning before  it gets too hot. I have a trunk load to hand off to Vickie for the school donation. Slowly clearing out what I am not using or will use or just do not what/need anymore. My trash/recycle guys are going to wonder if I am moving out. No indeed, instead it is who is moving in!
After so long of planning and counting away the months the time has arrived. The Brother Alan and Lisa are arriving next week.... yes they are.

In between the garage and other stuff I began the last dragonfly. This is the one that Catherine so generously helped me by sending me the right beads for the eyes.  As much as I like Mill Hill kits, there were a few issues with these. Of course having had them for a several years and never checking them, there is not much to do about the issues now except make the replacements of what is missing. The first two I made were complete so I did not check the remaining three. Thank you for the caring thoughts on my blood pressure issue. Although it has lowered a little, I am still in the Stage 2 Hypertension area which is still a concern for me. So far my bloodwork is all within normal range. I am walking a few mornings and an adjustment to one of my meds has been done. Working on it.. Glad you had time to visit. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Count down.....

It is so nice to wake to temperatures that are so comfortable..... even though by mid day it will be in the mid 90s. Maybe Autumn is finally going to arrive. There are pumpkins out front and the mantel has the look. I have been waiting for October to get here because it means that The Brother Alan and Lisa will be here. As a matter of fact, they will start the drive a week from today.

In between preparing for the arrival I have managed to finish the latest dragonfly. The next one, which is the last one, is already on the beading tray.  I guess I should start thinking about the next Mill Hill kit to look for.  Also need to organize for the next monthly small project. There are only 2 more of the Origami Stars to complete.  While clearing out some of the crafts I found a few kits and patterns to toss out or find a home for. I also have my donation for the school box ready.  I have worked in the garage a couple of mornings before the heat of the day. Amazing what you can find.... and toss out with the trash.
Thanks for asking...the blood pressure has come down but slightly. I appreciate your caring. I also appreciate your continued prayers and good thoughts for Glenda and Don. Sometimes life can be an uphill trek but it can be easier knowing that friends care. Thank you for stopping by today and for your kind words. Most of all, thank you for your friendship.

"Friends are those rare people who ask how we are ad then wait to hear the answer."

-Ed Cunningham

Autumn is arriving....

Slowly the hot days are disappearing. The temps are lower and all officially the Monsoon is over. Soon all of you outside Arizona will change the time... putting your clocks forward giving us an hour difference. That also means it will get dark earlier and take longer for the daylight to begin. At the moment the front door is open as is the kitchen slider... until the landscapers arrive that is.

Change of décor in the living room has begun. Just look at the stem on the little pumpkin!

The opposite side of the mantle has color too. There is a big pumpkin out front too.  It is nice to have new colors around the abode....
It is October 1st...so, that means it is almost time for The Brother Alan and Lisa to begin the journey across from there to here! Goodness it really is getting closer!

Half of the Pink and Blue dragonfly is done. Today I will begin the opposite side. I have just one errand to do this morning then it will be stitch time.

Presenting the October Origami Star.... I managed to have a bit of a pumpkin visible too. Only 2 more to go then it will be time to start the next monthly project. Having small ones to complete has been nice. I think I know what will be next...
Glad to chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Again, I ask you to keep Glenda and Don in your thoughts.  I ask that you give a little thought out to Ann from Beadlework blog who recently lost her husband Alan.

"Just knowing your are not alone is often enough….."

Beads and a boat

Well... I love receiving mail and packages... don't you?

Lovely Catherine sent me an assortment of crystal beads and there are 2 of just what I needed for the dragonfly! Perfect color and size. Thank you so very much Catherine.💖Our blogging community is very caring and helpful.

The weather yesterday morning was delightful. I actually sat outside and did some beading. Following doctor's orders to relax.... not that the pressure is down much. Waiting for the med change to take hold and help. The last several nights we have had Monsoon storms! Although I know how to swim, I thought it best to take precautions. I built a boat! 

There was thunder, lighting, wind and rain. Lots of large puddles too. Dianna called one of the nights to chat while it stormed so I would not have to go into the closet. Technically the Monsoon season has ended so of course that is why the rains are here. Happily I am not in a flood area but there were flash floods here and there. 

 I have a appointment this morning then  maybe just maybe get to sit outside and bead again. The Pink and Blue dragonfly is half finished. I do need to go to JC Penny for a new pair of sneakers, but that should not take long at all. Are you counting? The Brother Alan and Lisa will soon be on the way here. They are driving and Alan sent me the map/path they will take so I can follow the journey. Glad you had time to stop by and visit. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

Please keep my friends Glenda and Don in your thoughts.... Sometimes it is all we can do for someone we care about. They have both been very good friends to me. 

Get the ice pack!

A very grey day... with the sun peeking out now and again. They are saying another storm is coming... oh happy day or should I say night. Just a wait and see. The other night the thunder was right overhead and I was ready for the closet! I am building a boat.
Yesterday I did the follow up with the doc ad nothing much has changed so a full 4 vial of blood for the lab work up.

It started out okay, but as I was dehydrated the vein actually pushed the needle out! I heard the pop and felt it. So to the left arm she went and I literally sat drinking a bottle of water while she did. Anyway, I am being tested for anything and everything so hopefully we will get some answers. In the meantime the ice pad is out and will be all day.
Earlier today... at 7:30 I went to the DMV to get the new registration tag for the coming year for the car. It took 6 minutes. Walk in, up to the self serve machine, scan bar code from mailing, insert payment and voilà out pops the tag for the license plate. All in 6 minutes. I am lucky that I live  3 miles from the place...It took longer to get dressed and drive there.
I have been taking it easy but of course there is always time to stitch.

The next dragonfly ….. One more colored bead to add to this wing then onto the next top wing. Not a difficult project at all. I may eventually make one using my own colors.
I do not hear any sounds coming from the laundry area so that means the swishing is finished and time to dry. So off I go. So nice to chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words ad for your friendship.
***Another day closer to the arrival!

Oh the weather outside~~~~

A very grey sky and lots of rain to the East of me on this first day of Autumn.

The weather map looks dismal for sure and we know how I dislike storms. At least this would be a daytime storm and will not bother me so much....I hope. It may not reach us at all. No reason to be out of the house anyway today.  A wait and see of kind of day.

As stormy as it looks, this bloom opened today and has been giving a couple of flowers every so often. So nice to have color all the time. While following the doctor's orders of doing little I was hand busy....

I finished the dragonfly and have another at the ready to start. I do enjoy stitching on perforated paper with beads. I have managed to gather my donation of supplies for Vickie's daughters school. Trying to get through the garage craft storage should be easier as long as the temps remains cooler...under 100. The countdown continues for The Brother Alan's arrival... it really seems to be coming quickly now. The target date is still for October … well, maybe the 16th or 17th. They will be driving across via car unlike Dennis and I did 15 years ago with a Penske truck and car carrier! Once on the road the countdown really begins. The only countdown at the moment is when my coffee will finish brewing. The first cup is the most important! Off I go... Thank you for taking time to visit and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship.

Oh what a morning.....

Actually what a yesterday and a night which is now morning. I started out yesterday for the mall specifically going to Macy's. As I was driving I was going past my PCP office so I thought I should just stop and make an appointment as I have not been feeling all that great recently...a month.... and inquire about a flu shot. Well I guess it was the right thing to do.  Yes I could get the flu shot, but first a check on my blood pressure. The MA took it twice and looked concerned and gave a shout out to the NP and it was taken again with a different device. Next thing is that the NP strolled in to chat. He was very concerned that my BP was extremely high. A quick impromptu exam and the heart was okay and questions answered and yes I would be given the flu vaccine but was then ordered to go home and rest... do nothing or at least as little as possible for the next few days. I need to check my pressure daily and write it down and return next week...or if it continues to be as high return sooner. No stress is what I need right now.....okay. Shortly after returning home, Robyn....across the courtyard called and hubby Dave was bringing me a dessert. Just what I needed.

….I could not wait to have my dinner so I could munch on this...but the good news is, she sent 2 pieces so now I have another for today...delicious.
I have not been idle ….

The wings of the dragonfly are finished.... now to do the body. The colors are so pretty..... jewel like. Before beading the body the perforated paper needs to be cut away so that might be today.
At the moment I am having my first cup of coffee and holding ice to my shoulder as it is very sore and a little swollen. The count down for The Brother Alan is in full mode....about 26 days... and I am trying to get things ready.  If the weather would only cooperate I can work in the garage. I decided that I would like to hang a hummer feeder outside my bedroom window. Oh and the AC issue, well now the filter is an issue.... always something but I am trying my hardest not to feel ruffled in any way.
An update on Eva P... aka mom.... she is doing better. This lady who will be 93 in December has 9 lives. Thank you for the good thoughts sent her way. Thank you for visiting and for your kind words. Thank you most of all for your friendship.

Ready for a Home Depot apron

The rain fell this weekend.... I know, a shock, but it did not last too long. Some is better than none. Of course as usual it was in darkness which does not settle well with me. Who knows when it will happen again. I managed to get out to the garden early on Sunday and clean the fountain. This time it took a little longer to reassemble…. just could not get the threaded part to line up. Some choice words and finally back together and bubbling. All is good.
Think I am going to get myself a Home Depot apron...like Bobby wears! Fix-it gal at it again!

This small wing nut seems to be the answer. This weekend the air conditioner filter began to rattle at the end of a run cycle. I just knew that with all the "things" in the work cupboard in the garage, Denny would have just what I needed. I have learned to look there before running to buy. Indeed there was this wing nut and I replaced the one on the vent door and so far all is good. I did not mis-step on the step ladder either!  I even found time to begin a project.

Another Mill Hill kit.... a dragonfly. Some years ago I bought several of them and had made only 2.

When I went to gather them to choose one to make, one of the kits is missing a large bead for the eye and the pin back. I could care less about the pin back but now I need to buy 2 new beads for the eyes. I could contact Mill Hill to buy a match for the one I have but it would probably cost more for the shipping!
Mom, Eva P is not feeling very well so please keep her in your thoughts.  I thank you for all the good thoughts for her and for Don and Glenda. Glad you visited today. Thank you for your kind words and for you friendship.

Santa and his Burro

I am getting tired of this heat…. I am ready for the below 100s they say we will have next week.... feeling will be believing. We are still in the excessive heat warning time frame. I know, there are those in hurricane path and heavy rains, but I am here and this is what Arizona is like until October-ish. For me, it means waking with a light headache most days and not wanting to go anywhere. A lazy kind of feeling.
But.... Santa is finished!

Isn't he adorable… and the burro too.  Love all the beads. Of course I did make some changes. 

Instead of long and short stitches on the mane and brow and tail, I made fringe and fluff. I think he looks better this way. Santa has a belt and buckle of silver beads.

The sleeve and bottom of the jacket I also made fringe instead of the long and short stitches. On the cactus, I omitted the long stitches which would be the prickly part … Love the bead flower. Most of the trimming of the perforated paper is done but I will tweak it once I add the felt backing and a loop to hang him on the tree. Just look at those fancy boots!

Now I will think about what is next.  I do know that what will be soon is The Brother Alan and Lisa arriving around the 3rd week of October.... you did remember right? Still need to get a few things ready before they arrive.... making room for storage they will need.  Their room is set and closet half full already. They left clothes each time they came out! The moving pod will arrive when they do and Bobby offered to help Alan unload. Dianna, Lisa and I will drink iced tea and supervise. We will make a party out of it. Since we will need to put a few things on the lanai until we move things inside around, I will be sure to get that all sparkling clean. The weather should be cooler by then too. 

Well, on to chores; swishing and fluffing and the Shark will swim around the abode. So glad we chatted. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Asking a favor…. please keep Dianna's real sister Debbie in your thoughts as she is not feeling well at this time.

Keeping busy

Thank you... for those who have been worried about my not posting. Your emails hugged me! I just was just having an off week. Not everyday/week is perfect. The weather has been crazy...very windy. I thought I was going to be joining Dorothy somewhere over the rainbow late yesterday with how windy it was. Anyway, I have kept busy.
If you know me then you know I love my wildlife friends.... but. Yes, but! We have always had a crow or two stop by the front bird bath to wash their food. Most likely the dried bread is from the McDonald's which is a mile East of my abode. It seems they discovered the fountain in the garden. If it were a large fountain maybe not so bad but it is not. Taking bread and swishing it around and then yourself then turns to an almost empty fountain that will not bubble. Leaving unfinished food, well that won't do! Always busy around my garden for sure.

The Cathedral Quilt Snowman ornament is almost complete. Just need to get out to get some trim for it. Each side has a different snowman. I am thinking of making it into a small hanging pouch... I think the little girl who this is for may like it. I can tuck a bit of $$ in and it can still be hung on the tree.

Santa has pants and the start to his boots. Today while I watch tennis the burro will get his legs. Of course there are beads to add to the boots. Looking good.

Time to get back to the Tennis Open and move the swishing into fluffing in the laundry area. Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend. Thank you for the kind words ad emails... I am okay. Thank you for your friendship.... good friends are treasures.

Mystery solved?

Just stepped outside to check things and I will tell you that I feel like I stepped into a sauna and it is under 100 out there! Thank goodness August is almost a thought as this Monsoon heat/humidity ends in September. Here in The Valley we have not had the storms that were all around us. Definitely we could use the rain. While strolling the garden, a thought came to me. I think I found the "leak" around the fountain.... thee was a plant that has since died and the irrigation line was still in the open position. The water has been running into the pond garden area causing lots of wet ground! There is no leak in the water line or the fountain! Of course I will need to wait a few days to be sure. I am getting quite more accomplished around the abode.

Santa has his friend....well the start of a burro. I am enjoying this project. I always do when it is a Mill Hill kit. Combining both cross stitch and beads and I am a happy gal. There is an town  here in Arizona where donkeys roam freely through the town.... Oatman AZ. One day I will visit the former mining town. I the meantime, I will work on Santa and his burro.
Best Buy is having a sale... maybe time to visit and check out a new computer. Even my tablet is acting up. Today I will have the Geeks check out my computer remotely. Remember, if you are not getting an email response from me... sometimes my computer tells me they cannot be sent. I am trying to send from my tablet and maybe that will work.
Swishing is happening in the laundry area and that will be it for household duties. Still looking for the Fairies. First cup of coffee finished.... yesterday was a Gatorade day and so it will be today with iced water added in. Maybe a glass of iced coffee? Thank you for your visit and your kind words. Thank you for your friendship.

Here's looking at you

Have I mentioned it has been hot..... now this is not new as I have been here for 15 years now, but this year had caused me problems. We have had 24 days of 110+ temps. Waking with a headache is one that fortunately lifts in a few hours. I think I just miss being in my garden! The other has been issues with my back and my hand. Lucky for me both are doing okay.
The other afternoon I was standing about about 4 feet from a female hummer taking a bath in the fountain bubbler.... she was precious to watch. Sadly for some reason some of my garden plants are not as happy as she was. Oh well, guess we are all waiting for Autumn...or October which ever lands first. Speaking of October...remember who will be arriving?
It is no secret that computers drive me cazy...my keyboard is still typig what it wants... and I have actually typed so slow you could take a nap, and it still omits n, r, t or whatever! ow the #3 is not working … must emember to use the side keyboard.... see what I mean? I really must re-read everything. Now emails are not able to send all the time... unless someone tells me they did not get a response, I have no idea! Today I will call the Geeks and let them check out things.

Santa can now look back at me! I am adding the beads as I finish an area with floss and of course I had to add his beard and mustache. His sidekick will begin today. I must order Mesa Santa!
Just finishing my second cup of coffee...first one was at 4:30. So, off I go to enjoy this coffee before spending the day drinking Gatorade. Glad to have you visit. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

The fix-it morning

This morning is starting out "cooler"...only 90 but we are still in heat advisory mode. So they said do it early if you need to go out. I went to check the fountain and to top it off...it was empty. The heat yesterday was 114 so evaporate it did. I decided to finally do the cleaning it so needed. It really was quite simple. Only took about a half hour … okay a bit longer but still easy. Now it has clean parts and is full again and so is the front birdbath. So on to the shower...yes I did get a short one in the garden but this was the real one. Must get a bath rug for in front of the sink...powder on tile makes for a slippery floor. Time to turn the computer back on...no internet was the message! Now this was impossible because the tablet is working and the TV is also.  The quick earlier post is now happening a little later than planned. All is working now, inside and outside.

This is the star made yesterday. Robyn and I chose the fabric when she was here...good choice Robyn! I enjoyed our visit.
I finally put gas in the car...yes, the first time since The Brother Alan did so at the end of May! He already knows that I will not be doing this once he arrives..... he already figured this out I am sure. Then since I was already at Fry's for the gas I went in to get laundry detergent.... found out that I ran out when I attempted to do some swishing early yesterday morning...now swishing.

I plan to sit in my comfy chair and stitch on Santa....
Not very much to show but there will be the next time you see it. No red velvet hat for this cowboy! I think I will be adding beads as I go along instead of waiting till the end. In between working on this I will be making a few Christmas colored beaded bauble ornaments. Once I order beads I will get back to a couple of pods too.
Right now I must feed my growling stomach and start the fluffing in the laundry area. Happy to chat with you today. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

Sunday Stars.....

The humidity continues and will  until September.... so my days a slow and indoors. I really miss sitting in the garden. I miss having a clean garden! Last Thursday I decided to clip just some of the Fountain grass which was falling all over the place and then toss out the trash for Friday pick-up. I took just a few minutes but spent the next couple of days in total body itch. No matter what I used to wash and shampoo, I wanted to climb out of my skin. I think the heat was the problem.... this is a grass that has been in the garden for many years so it is unlikely that I am allergic to it. So, for now all is a mess out there and will remain so. They say a cool down is coming next week... below 100!

Although this season the heat is bothering me most days, I did make  more Origami Christmas stars. Where the other 4 are more simple and plain, these fabrics have more shine to them. The picture does not really show how the gold looks. Pretty for sure. My gift pod is finished and today I think I will work on the Mill Hill Southwest Santa. This will be the second one to my collection. I also have another special gift ornament to make.... just not sure how I want to do it. Fabric is sitting on my work table waiting for inspiration. This heat does not speak Christmas!

Nice to have you stop by and visit. The late post is due to the computer keyboard still typing as it sees fit...even when I type so slow and deliberate! Anyway, thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Seems to be an iced water kind of day.

I'm on a "watch list"...again

This is not the first time I have been on a watch list...the other is when we first moved here to Arizona.... and it was the bank's fault that I was being investigated for bank fraud----but that is another story.
Where did this week disappear to? I blinked and it was Friday!  To be accurate it is Friday afternoon! It is not that I have been on vacation...I only wish I were. Let's see, on Saturday I spent time with Diana and then Bobby took us out for Mexican dinner. Sunday there was a visit from Robyn who brought delicious cookies to have with our coffee and moving to Wednesday and Glenda came by for morning coffee. Oh and there was the visit with the Opthmologist on Tuesday. Busy me. The doctor has me on a watch list for the very suspicious glaucoma diagnosis. For now we are just monitoring. I am okay with that.... for now.
The beading has been keeping me busy... still cannot show you as it is a gift. I need to order some beads to make the horse and paw print pods. They will eventually be gifts too. You may be asking why not show the one I am working on? Well, the person who will be getting it will know because it is very obvious. Anyway, In the meantime I will be working on the Mill Hill Southwest Santa in between.

Robyn thought these 2 fabrics would be a nice origami star so I will be making that this weekend.  This heat and humidity has made me lazy to get out and drive.  Have I mentioned that I am still driving on the full tank of gas that The Brother Alan put in the car before they left at the end of May? Finally at a half tank! What can I say. You do remember that The Brother and Lisa will be here for good by the beginning of October. Almost have a date, and then the countdown will really begin. Preparations on both ends are being taken care of.
At the moment, the computer keyboard is acting up.... just about ready for throwing it out and of course my tablet is misbehaving. Seems electronics only last 3 years or so then it is replacement time.
Well, my friends, no need to worry about me...thank you for your caring emails. Happy you took the time to visit. Thank you for your kind words and friendship.

Hot town......

… summer in the city desert...… here it is  almost 6am and it is 93 and heading to 111 or more. At the moment it is all cloudy. Yesterday was 113 and stifling. Severe heat advisories again today, no problem, for me as I do not plan to leave the abode. Woke at 1 am so by later today I will need a nap!I did go out yesterday. I went to visit with Diana and  when Bobby came home from work he took us out to dinner. Very good Mexican fare. As always I enjoy being in their company. Later this morning, Robyn...from across the courtyard will be joining me for coffee and.

I can not show you my current beaded pod project...I have one taco done, now for the next two.… but this Southwest design is on the to do next. I will change the shade of blue and the red for other colors keeping the stallion black. So glad I am able to bead again. I do stop and rest my hand and so far so good. Still feeling the inflammation in the thumb/wrist area. The majority of the swelling has disappeared. It is what it is.
There is swishing at the moment in h laundry area with another to follow but that is the extent of household duties for me today. Still waiting for the Faeries to appear.
Soon I will be beading and watching Le Tour de France... sad to say that today is the last day. I know the riders are happy but I will miss it. This year there have been strange happenings due to weather and several riders crashing. I will be looking for another sport to watch. Not big on watching baseball... too slow for me.
So, it has been nice to have you visit today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

No more flipping off....

It was good yesterday to be able to use my hand and not have my finger in pain.. or my hand for that matter.  It is so frustrating not to be able to do everyday things..... then again, it was a little rest.

This was on my beading mat and I got to almost finish this gift pod. I already have another pod, not a gift in the waiting. I am waiting for a designer to lease another cute pod that I will make as gifts. I hope she does it soon..... maybe if I ask her nicely.
Very humid today...at least for us here in The Valley. So far this Monsoon has been lacking. We really need some rain.
Finally went  for my haircut on Thursday evening. Always nice when strangers tell you how nice you look!
I have been enjoying Le Tour de France. The scenery is beautiful. The spectators are crazy....as are the local animals. One recent day a very large cow attempted to go onto the road to join the riders! On Friday, the weather began to change drastically and snow and ice began to fall blocking the roadway on the descent from the mountain so they had to call the race.... many of the riders were upset as it cause the leadership for the stage to change. Looking forward for todays race. I had stopped following the Tour when the issue with Lance Armstrong happened. So many changes since then.
How about an update on mom...aka Eva P...her shoulder brace has been removed and the nurses say she is doing good. Now I am asking for you all to keep Glenda in your thoughts... and The Brother Alan …. both of them are not feeling the greatest right now. Always something isn't it.
Sorry for the short post.... glad that you stopped by. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

No, I am not flipping you off

Oh my... I thought my hand was sore … then the surgeon gave me an injection.

Although he froze the area the medication going in stung... really stung.  Most likely the bruise will be larger and be very sore. It will take a couple of days before I can really use the hand. In the meantime, I cannot bend the middle finger, so.... I will be careful not to offend anyone.
Also... of course you did not think this was it!

The area that is red and swollen and very sore is from the arthritis in the thumb and wrist. I had an injection when I had the surgery in February so I can not have another … yet. When I return in 4 weeks he will assess the situation. Heat is what he told me to do. I have been soaking the hand in hot water and he thought that would be fine as well as massaging and  exercising.

The top of my had is not too pretty either and of course a little sore. I am just falling apart. I did explain how I need this hand to bead with...He has a very nice smile!
I did start a pod for a gift...

This is the only picture until after Christmas🎄. Hopefully I will get back to it real soon.
Monday night the Monsson decided to visit. There was the wind of course and then light rain and yes, some lightning. Happily it did not last very long. When I woke yesterday there was no evidence of the storm... well, the debris around the garden was and still is there. I am trying to ignore it and so far so good. This early morning  is with the sounds of singing chimes...windy out there I the dark.
Well this typing is taking forever using one hand! Thank goodness for spell check...except when it decides to type a unknown word!
I will return soon. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.