Today we finally learned the name of Sparkles' nemesis: Ulcerative Colitis. We still need to wait for lab results to confirm. However, her doctor was certain enough to give us paperwork to read and prescribe medicines to begin her treatment.... Continue Reading →
My art project for the retreat is done. I am glad...art is hard. Our theme is "what does it mean to be good to me". Our canvas is a quilt square. Every woman attending the retreat is expected to personally... Continue Reading →
A new year full of promise, hope, new adventures, and dreams. Not exactly... Just more of the same-old, same-old. I'm not one for keeping New Year's resolutions. I'll let the fitness hype go this year. But, now that we are... Continue Reading →
Hannah over at Praying With One Eye Open asked a question. What do you need most? Have you asked yourself that lately? Would your answer change if your spouse were the one asking? A friend? A travel agent? Your mom?... Continue Reading →
Every fall (for the past twenty years or more) I take antihistamines for my ragweed allergy for about eight weeks. No big deal. At least I didn't think so. This year when I stopped taking Allegra-D I started suffering withdrawal symptoms. I... Continue Reading →
I'm stressed this week. I was stressed last week too. All because I do not like to drive. I would rather visit the dentist and get my teeth cleaned than drive. And that is saying a little something because I... Continue Reading →
Last week I managed to exercise five out of seven days...not so bad. The first two days I got up early and had exercised and showered before the kids were out of bed. Those were good and productive days. The... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago I had to submit to a semi-physical for our health insurance company. They weighed me, took measurements, and a blood sample. I'm not sure about the accuracy of the bloodwork since I got the results... Continue Reading →
My sweet bloggy sister across the grand pond wanted to know how I take enough ginger to keep the arthritis pains at bay but not get heartburn from ginger tablets. I do not take any vitamins or pill form supplements.... Continue Reading →
in pursuit of wild things 