I am glad to hear that you were able to do your fundraising over the phone this last week and that you found a way to contribute without having to attend. You are learning that you do not have to do it all and that is a big accomplishment in it's self. I am amazed at how resilient you are. You are really bouncing fast from your scare with your blood pressure.
Davit,
As for the weather since you brought it up and I am thinking about what you said. I do think the weather does play a role in our moods. It has been cold and rainy here for the last 2 days and I have been feeling a little tired and low. I thought it was the exposure work but now I think maybe the weather also plays a part in it too. Very interesting. Its good to hear you will be enjoying your day tending to your garden.
Oh my gosh - that might be it! Yesterday was beautiful and sunny. Today it is dull and overcast. I do feel like curling up and reading a book. And it is true that in the spring I feel agitated and restless - so much to do sort of feeling. I must have forgotten these delicate balances of nature and man/animals. Davit, how did you get so smart? Also, I'm beginning to get back to my feelings. How long have I been numb or is it that I am sensitve again? don't know yet.
Wanted to write that my daughter is coming for dinner on Sunday so will photograph some toadhouses. My digital camera isn't working. I still don't have the fired houses back, but I can still post these here - might be a bit funny colour though as the clay dries, but you'll get the idea.
It is very likely that the weather affects people's moods. I think it would probably vary depending on how sensitive the individual is but I am sure it plays some role!
I wonder if we paid more attention to our mood and the weather if we would notice a change? Interesting to dicuss.
I used to live very close to the land when I was a young man. I was a recluse living in a small cabin. No radio or TV. Just me and a dog team living on the shore of Lake Athabasca. I had plenty of time to observe Nature. Back before there was accurate weather forecasts we used to get an Idea by watching our surroundings. One of the things that was very noticeable was that the dogs would get restless with a weather change. Just like my cats do now. Barometric pressure? Now when you have a nine to five job it dictates what you do that day not how you feel. The weather might be saying curl up and stay warm but the job is saying do this or do that. Now you don't have the job (or family) dictating to you. I have a lot of trouble in the spring with the weather swings. Lots of agitation. Lots of restlessness. No job pushing me, just me and when I hurt I don't push too hard. Actually I don't have a reason to do anything other than the fact I want to. I think being retired has added more to my anxiety than anything. I've tried to follow a routine but it keeps falling by the wayside. So I wonder If people are affected by the weather or if I just use it as an excuse to be lazy. Looks like after last nights rain that it will be a nice day today. (not too hot to work.)
I have a book on N. American trees, will look up black poplars. I feel agitated today and don't know why. BP is o.k. Haven't done a thing yet and it is 11:00 a.m. I did get a couple of phone calls and that waylaid me. Not sure what to do with myself, don't feel like doing clay work but will probably have a look and tweak the last two. Maybe I'll just read today. I am proud of myself (since this is accomplishments and positive things column) that I was able to do organizing of fundraising all on the telephone only last wk. and finished this wk. I will not be working it, or attending. So I'm proud and satisfied that I could still contribute and still take care of myself. Slowly learning.
I think they are called black poplar. They have catkins like pussy willow but bigger and look like dirty cotton. The wood was used in barn floors because sharp shod horse shoes couldn't splinter it. It is a very soft hardwood. The spikes just poke a hole in it that closes back up. It is also used for chain saw carvings because it doesn't crack.
Davit: Are cottonwoods the ones which have pussywillows in the spring?
I did a bit of clay work (5 toad houses are being fired at the college where my friend goes - but she can't sneak any more in - lol). Then I have to decide if I want to glaze or not. I have made 10 so far. Had to quit when I felt sick again. Anyway, nevermind that. Worked outside yesterday a wee bit but didn't want to overdo. Proud of myself that as soon as I felt tired, I did quit and went inside. Doing lots of reading and thinking. I need to get a new digital camera and would like to post a photo of one of my t.houses. I enjoy everyone's photos.
Your home sounds absolutely lovely and I enjoy all the pics you post. I worked in the yard a bit too, today...I've always enjoyed working the dirt with my hands and the smell is intoxicating ( I'm an old farm girl at heart,I guess).
Quacky duck is in the pond by himself. His lady is off on the nest. Typical male he is off doing his own thing and complaining about it. Geese must be at there nest, I can't see them in the close pond. The sun comes up behind the ponds and shines through Cottonwoods throwing long shadows on the pond. The mountain peaks are pink on the snow that is still up there. It is going to be another fine day, probably too hot for me. Today will be an "extra pills day" for me if I want to get anything done. And I do but some days they turn into have to instead of want to. It is worth it in the end but it can be so hard. Here I am talking physical mostly but there is some mental also. I can still get the "why bother" sneaking in. Especially on a lovely day like this where I would rather sit in a chair under the trees and sip a glass of wine. (6 year old rhubarb) (not with the pills) Oh hell, I'll visualize it while I sweat in the sun weeding. In the last two days all the poplars leafed out. It is like a miracle The whole world changes over night practically. It seems that way but really there is a lot of work that went into it. (just like the program) But still! Enough! I'd best get some breakfast and get at it before it gets too hot. If I work at it I might find a place to fit in the glass of wine.
