Tag: healthy
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Rosemary Olive Oil
Lately when I am in the easy chair Ether has been climbing into my lap. He’s scabby and mangy at this point because he has been violently grooming himself. He likes to do that in my lap, so I decided I would see if I could help him. We have an old bottle of rosemary…
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Space Between The Holidays
Christmas is over and a new year is fast upon me. Some people take time to reflect. I am doing that. Some people plan how a different year is going to make them a different person. I am not doing that. I’m pretty content. I’d like a better way to sell my art. I’d like…
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Four in the Morning
It’s too dang early for me to be awake. It’s too dang early for me to start arguing online. And I really shouldn’t have Little Debbie’s for breakfast. Yet here I am with lights mostly off typing away and eating an oatmeal cream pie. I am an unrepentant sinner. Not sorry at the moment for…
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Confident People
Who is the most confident person you know? My parents have always seemed like they are on top of things but maybe that is more competent than confident. I know quite a few people in that category actually. I think it is a better indication of a healthy human being than confidence. My family and…
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I Fast and Pray
Today is Fast and Testimony Sunday. However I did not go to the Sunday meetings. As a matter of fact I haven’t gone to Sacrament at all this year. Sunday is supposedly a day of rest, but I have NEVER found church the least bit restful. I have trouble sitting through lectures. I enjoy socializing…
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Who’s to Blame?
Are you holding a grudge? About? I don’t have any grudges against people except possibly myself. I constantly perseverate over the dumb things I have done in my life. From the little things I shouldn’t have done to the things I wish I had said. I think it’s a common experience to be harder on…
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Swatting and Nipping
The cat and I have a much more cordial relationship than I’ve had with any of the other pets that have come and gone in my life. She has been especially friendly and playful this week. She’ll jump in my lap and will sometimes stay long enough to let me pet her. She especially likes…
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Maximum Capacity
Our homeless friend seems to have found accommodations more to his liking. Both of my older sons are content to live on their own. So The house just has me, my wife and our two adult disabled children. At this point in my life that seems like enough. When we are all in the house…