I took my lunch out on our back porch and enjoyed the nice weather (70's F, with a breeze). Hubby was getting the last few things that our garden produced. Some catnip for Max the cat, some hot peppers, and one last tiny leak. There's still a little bit of arugula, but not enough to do anything with. Perhaps if I buy some salad greens I'll mix it in. Unfortunately, our garden didn't do much this year. Shortly after we planted, and things started growing, I got sicker. So it didn't get watered, or taken care of much at all. We did get a number of tomatoes, a bunch of potatoes and shallots....but that's about it. (other than herbs, the herbs did well. Now it's drying time.)
While I was sitting out enjoying the great weather, there was a gust of wind and a whirlwind of leaves came blowing off the trees, it was beautiful. They were dancing through the sky, their last waltz. I had a giggle.
I came in and created this. A little sketch on Photoshop. It really doesn't do the scene justice, but it makes me feel good inside from the memories.
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| The Last Dance. Leaves blowing in the wind. |
I am so glad you are feeling better! And I love your description of the leaves and the picture you made, too. Have a great pain-free Wednesday! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rita, unfortunately today I'm really paying for yesterday. I hurt all over! I really need to find out how to tell what my limits are...I seem to over extend myself way too much.
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The only thing that helps me is using a timer. Otherwise when I am having a good day I inevitably overdo it. If I limit my sessions to 45-60 minutes and spread them out over the day I can "usually" do something almost every day even if I am only good for one session on a bad day. Of course, the sessions include everything--LOL! Cooking, laundry...you know, all the usual stuff. I hate when I get to feeling so miserable I am totally useless...but it happens sometimes.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Be gentle with yourself. :):)
So glad you had some good time yeaterday and were able to enjoy the outside. Hard to tell when "enough is enough" though isn't it?
ReplyDeletePretty leaves!
One good day . . . . Leaves room for more good days (pun intended --- grrrrrrrrrroan)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got some fresh air!
I like this picture. :) Also, my mom has a lot of ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) problems, along with being bipolar. I understand how frustrating it can be dealing with that, plus some. God makes everything better. I like both of your blogs and I'll mention your picture on my blog on tumblr. I like finding out new art to post on there.
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ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope your mom is able to live a full life. you are right, it can be frustrating, that's a big reason I started this blog. Art is my way of coping. My day to day creating is not the same type of art I did before the meniere's got so advanced, but I can do it every day, no stress, and it makes me happy.
no talent required. : )
thank you for your interest and encouragement.
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