Mother Nature telling you to slow down a bit. Breathe deeply and fill your lungs with the wonderful air you have up there. Bosco will watch over you. May the breezes lull you into restful sleep.
Sorry you are under the weather. Homemade chicken soup is also my go-to for fighting various illnesses. Besides the garlic (lots) and ginger, I also add some turmeric. Hope you get better soon.
Ah! Be well, my friend. I had a great uncle who lived to be 104 and never had been to a doctor. He believed as soon as he felt something coming on that it meant he was to rest. I try to follow that advice. Like you, I am up at the crack of dawn and have so much to do that it's the next day when I go to bed.
Another friend offered me this story:
European missionaries serving in Africa a century ago hired local villagers as porters to help carry supplies to a distant station (imagine Mombasa to Lake Victoria). The porters went at a slower pace than the missionaries desired, so after the first two days, they pushed them to go faster. On day three of the trek, the group went twice as far as day two. Around the campfire that evening, the missionaries congratulated themselves for their leadership abilities. But on day four, the workers would not budge.
“What’s wrong?” asked the missionary.
“We cannot go any further today,” replied the villagers’ spokesman.
“Why not? Everyone appears well.”
“Yes,” said the African, “but we went so quickly yesterday that we must wait here for our souls to catch up with us.”
The renter's room looks great! You moved things around from when we were there. I'm so glad she decided to rent with you.
Yes, I was amazed by your energy level when we visited. Nurture that! You have the right idea, although I know how much you looked forward to that bike ride through the lavender.
I’m so glad you think it looks great! You two were my first. It made sense to move “the kitchen” so there would be a vent. I’m practicing resting now. 😉
Hi Kate. Hope you're feeling better by now. The Under the Weather Chicken Soup sounds very healing! I'm filing it away for the next bout with something!
Summer colds are no fun, I hope it passes quickly. I also enjoyed hearing about the Lavender ride, I will put it on the calendar for next year. It must smell beautiful. Rest well.❤️
Possibly. You inspire me to start looking for an e-bike. Did a test drive on one, and it scared me off. It felt like I was riding a motorcycle, there was no pedaling. It was an “E” convention at Husky Stadium a few years ago.
I am so sorry you aren’t feeling well! Wishing you a rapid recovery.
Thank you, Marianne.
Feel better soon, Kate! xx
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Mother Nature telling you to slow down a bit. Breathe deeply and fill your lungs with the wonderful air you have up there. Bosco will watch over you. May the breezes lull you into restful sleep.
Sorry you are under the weather. Homemade chicken soup is also my go-to for fighting various illnesses. Besides the garlic (lots) and ginger, I also add some turmeric. Hope you get better soon.
Excellent addition! Thank you!!
The tumeric addition is great. I added about 1/8-1/4 teaspoon for a mug.
Glad you liked it, it also has some wonderful healing properties.
Ah! Be well, my friend. I had a great uncle who lived to be 104 and never had been to a doctor. He believed as soon as he felt something coming on that it meant he was to rest. I try to follow that advice. Like you, I am up at the crack of dawn and have so much to do that it's the next day when I go to bed.
Another friend offered me this story:
European missionaries serving in Africa a century ago hired local villagers as porters to help carry supplies to a distant station (imagine Mombasa to Lake Victoria). The porters went at a slower pace than the missionaries desired, so after the first two days, they pushed them to go faster. On day three of the trek, the group went twice as far as day two. Around the campfire that evening, the missionaries congratulated themselves for their leadership abilities. But on day four, the workers would not budge.
“What’s wrong?” asked the missionary.
“We cannot go any further today,” replied the villagers’ spokesman.
“Why not? Everyone appears well.”
“Yes,” said the African, “but we went so quickly yesterday that we must wait here for our souls to catch up with us.”
Your soul has some catching up to do.
Oh such a beautiful story, Amy! Thank you and my soul thanks you, too.
Well, that's just gorgeous! Thank you for posting your story and your uncle's wisdom. I'm taking both in.
Get better, will you! We need you!
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Take care, Kate! I'm glad you're slowing down for a day or two! ❤️
Thanks Pam. It's a novelty in my life and one I need to practice for longevity.
The renters’s room looks fantastic. You did such a good job! Take care of yourself. See you soon!
Thank you, Teri!
I hope you are feeling better soon. Sorry you are missing your bike ride.
I am too, Heidi, but there will be next year!🚴🏼♂️
I’m so sorry to hear that, Kate. I hope you’re better soon.
Slowing down and resting is a skill I'm working on, George.
Get better soooooon. I am sending you tea with honey, Honey.
Got it! 🥰
Hope you feel better soon!
Me too, Carmen.
The renter's room looks great! You moved things around from when we were there. I'm so glad she decided to rent with you.
Yes, I was amazed by your energy level when we visited. Nurture that! You have the right idea, although I know how much you looked forward to that bike ride through the lavender.
I’m so glad you think it looks great! You two were my first. It made sense to move “the kitchen” so there would be a vent. I’m practicing resting now. 😉
Hi Kate. Hope you're feeling better by now. The Under the Weather Chicken Soup sounds very healing! I'm filing it away for the next bout with something!
I am feeling better but a ways to go still. The addition of tumeric (I tried 1/8-1/4 teaspoon for a mugful) that Betsy suggested above is great, too.
Summer colds are no fun, I hope it passes quickly. I also enjoyed hearing about the Lavender ride, I will put it on the calendar for next year. It must smell beautiful. Rest well.❤️
It’s a beautiful ride, Shelley! Shall we do it together next year. And I’m feeling better, too!
Possibly. You inspire me to start looking for an e-bike. Did a test drive on one, and it scared me off. It felt like I was riding a motorcycle, there was no pedaling. It was an “E” convention at Husky Stadium a few years ago.
I have a Class 1 that I always have to pedal. Here's a link to some info I shared about the different classes in a post. https://katemcdermott.substack.com/p/98-walk-and-roll
Yes I looked up that post as soon as you mentioned it. Though 50lbs still sounds heavy. Will stick with Class 1, and go check some out at the store.
Tell us more about setting up a convenience kitchen. Yours looks great.
A great idea! I’ll do a post on that soon.