Well, it's the end of my lallygagging. So far this year, I've been good at puttering and embracing slow living. Maybe a little too good. You know there is a fine line between puttering and lallygagging. I feel I can tell the difference after a long "study" into them. Ahaha. I actually really enjoyed our January and February. I will look back on these 2 months fondly as a time of healing for me.
Not too many pictures to share for this Farmhouse Friday. We, (Al mostly) made some lemon powder. We freeze dried them. We plan to add a teaspoon to hot or cold drinks and add in my baking. He actually did 15 pounds of lemons.
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February 28 is Rare Disease Day. I posted this on my Facebook page.
I love receiving my Little Bull Falls Soapworks subscription box. Her soaps are the best!
I have been making some little needle felted animal ornaments for a tree in our shop. I guess 1990's geese are in. I made a post that said: Honk, honk, grab your gaggle and waddle on down to Town Hall Trinkets
March is upon us
March will bring back a schedule and routine for me. I will be going to aqua therapy 2 times a week, adding a few more hours to our scheduled days open and working on sorting my own inventory. So, I'm officially letting go of my lallygagging time, well rested and ready to putter a long again.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
What a great blog post!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of your health struggles. It must be really frustrating. You seem to have a good way of coping as best as you can, with a smile, humour and determination.
Well done you and Al for doing all those lemons!
Absolutely love the needle felted bird. Rather than lallygagging it sounds as though you've been really productive.
Thanks Sharon, I appreciate your kind words.
DeleteWhat a wonderful blog post. I love your photos. Thank you so much for sharing about your health issues. I really appreciate your positive attitude and your determination. You are such a lovely person and I am very happy to know you. 😊
ReplyDeleteLinda thank you for saying such nice things. Happy to know you as well.
DeleteTruly enjoyed this post Jacky. Argh! How I teeter and totter on that fine line between puttering and lallygagging. While puttering isn't enormously productive in most cases, it certainly is more so than lallygagging. (Don't ask me how I know....) I did not know today was "rare disease day." (It seems every day is some kind of "named" day these days (geesh...that's a very "day"-heavy sentence). I'm glad you, at least, found out what was going on with your body. I know what it was like not knowing as I didn't have a specific diagnosis either for many years. The dried lemon is a brilliant idea! You two should offer it for sale. Happy March.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I love that you "get" the fine line! All so true! The not knowing is the hardest part, I'm sure you'll agree. When you know, even if bad, you know and can try to deal with it. In order to sell freeze dried goods, you need a license and commercial kitchen. I found that out as a vendor for Ringle Harvest Day was told she needed to. Another vendor told on her....joys of promoting that event.
DeleteI'd love to hear more about the lemon drying process. What a great luxury to have all that bounty to add to teas and baked goods.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have given your body time to rest. Your perspective about your illness is admirable. So many times, it is difficult to accept what is being thrown at us, but you are adapting so well. Thank you for sharing the information.
Love the spring graphic! Yes, spring flowers will soon be popping up!
The lemons were a long process, but worth it. Thanks for the kind words! I love your calendar, is it the same artist? If not, very similar styles.
DeleteThat sure is a lot of lemons. Wow. Kudos to Al! Hoping March brings Spring soon as I am so tired of Winter. Hope you will begin to putter again soon as well. Janice
ReplyDeleteIt was 5 3# bags. He has 5 more to do....eeek. Me too! Can't wait to see some spring flowers in the snow.
DeleteI absolutely agree! This year I’ve really tried to slow down and hibernate- to be honest I’m dreading all the upcoming outdoor work! I just think we all need balance - I’ll have to work hard but remember to end the day just a bit earlier and “be.” Love the goose - what talent! Take care - and “pushing on” what terrific inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGood advice, we do need balance. I love idea of working as hard as you can, but quitting a bit earlier than normal. I'm going to practice that this gardening season. Thanks for the kind words.
DeleteYou are a true fighter. I admire you so much. I wish you well in your therapy and great success in your shop this year.
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Oh thank you Cathy! I appreciate you encouraging words!
Deleteyes ...we favor the same art and artist. getting a proper diagnosis can be very difficult when you deal with the uncommon illness. sometimes, getting a diagnosis is a relief. thanks for sharing, i knew nothing about your struggles!! sometimes puttering is all one can do and that's ok!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie. I have always been a go getter. Doing all kinds of things. Accepting my "puttering" years has been hard, but not as hard as I thought it would be. I'm thankful for what I've accomplished and happy I did all I did when I could. Now, I'll just focus on what I want to do, do it the way I want to.
DeleteI had never heard of IBM disease until your diagnosis. Still praying for your healing. Sounds like you’re making the best of it and not giving up. Thankful you have a supportive husband and family. Keep making tracks, even with wheels! ❤️ RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteThank you! I plan to. Good Lord willing!
DeleteI love your felties. I was supposed to start a feltie class this month but a lot of circumstances prohibited it. Now I'm hoping for March. I've been making them for years but the teacher I'm learning from is a master and I know my head will explode!
ReplyDeleteNeedle felting is fun, as you know. Until you poke yourself. I follow a "master" on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow
Deleteshe also works with cotton, making spun cotton items. I've tried it. It's harder than felting, but I like the look of it.
i read this and was sure i left a comment, maybe not. i will check back tomorrow to see if it is here!!
ReplyDeleteit's here thanks
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