Category Archives: Misc
Fortune cookie wisdom
Posted by doggonedmysteries
“It’s amazing how much good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.”
Believe it or not that lovely gem of wisdom was in my fortune cookie tonight. It struck a chord with me. I know many people who climb atop the wall and crow about their accomplishments expecting pats on the back and plenty of ‘atta boys. They don’t impress me.
The people I admire the most are the ones who work hard, keep their heads down, and seldom take credit for their good works.
Sort of reminds me of many of our military men and women. Hey, remember to take a moment and thank a soldier the next time you see one.
Hugs all!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011
I didn’t cook
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Second day, back was still painful enough that pizza was ordered for dinner. The pups were thrilled they LOVE pizza–they get pizza crusts from DH.
Gavin decided he was my official heating pad, he spent the day alongside me in the chair heating my leg instead of my back. He believes he can make me better.
Patty would come over every so often to kiss my elbow and let me know I had her sympathies.
DH tried to keep me as quiet as possible so my back heals quickly–he needs me in good shape to take care of him. He even told me that tonight it looks as though we’ll have Chinese food–his way of cooking for me since he no longer can cook.
My guy and pups loves me!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011
New mantra; never make plans…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I should know by now that when I make plans, something is going to happen. I had planned to go over to the MIL’s house today to get some work done. Well, that’s not going to happen.
Last night, while standing at the sink washing my grill pan, my back suddenly went out on me.
I hadn’t bent, twisted, turned, or lifted anything. I wasn’t knocked about by a Bull Terrier either. Go fig. I’ll be spending the day on ice in my chair or bed.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011, Writer
Updates on DH and the snow damage
Posted by doggonedmysteries
DH is much improved from his several days of muscle spasticity to our great relief. His recovery is slow and we hope he will recover fully.
The night of the dreaded Halloween snowstorm you could hear trees and branches snapping and popping all over the place. All I heard today was the sound of chain saws.
I have to somehow pull two broken magnolia limbs out of that tree and so far it looks like only one more tulip tree branch I’ll need to get down from that tree. How you ask? You got me by the short ones. If my tree saw won’t reach I don’t know what I’ll do.
Then I need to start raking leaves and dragging them out to the street for clean up. The way I’m feeling now, this is going to take forever.
Posted in Heart Attack, Misc, MS related
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011, Writer
When things go bump in the night…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
In this house it most likely isn’t a ghostie or a goblin, it’s probably DH dropping something upstairs. If not him, it’s a silly Bull Terrier rolling around in his or her crate.
Then again, it could be the neighbors we share a wall with, the one son does tend to jump those last few stairs–he’s done that since he was a small child and we’re used to it.
I say it most likely isn’t a ghostie because our last one left us a while back. DH’s grandfather stayed with us for a few years when we were first married. He died a couple of months before we married…. I’m sure he stayed just long enough to make certain we were doing okay. Once satisfied, he left.
I sort of miss the door to his old bedroom opening and closing on its own and things moving from one room to another.
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Halloween, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011
Have you ever had one of those days?….
Posted by doggonedmysteries
You get up too late. Your brain is fuzzy from oversleeping. Three cups of coffee don’t seem to put a dent in the fuzz.
You hurry and scurry to get things done and still are so far behind you seem to have jumped ahead.
You feel as though you are running in clay mud. Yeah, you know what I mean, that sticky, slippery mud in which you can’t make any headway.
Welcome to my day….
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011, Writer
A new St. Joseph arrived today
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I’m up to trying anything to get the MIL’s house sold so I was very upset to find the St. Joseph statue that I’d planned to bury was stolen. Who’d steal a little St. Joseph statue? I had to order another one. The new one arrived today.
This time I’ll bury it right away and not stick it in the mailbox to bury later. I wonder if the mailman took the other one? No mail is delivered there, we have it all forwarded to our house.
Anyway, I plan to get the statue buried next week and if all goes right the house should soon be out of our hands. Please, please, please let it be so.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011, Sell this house
Write the perfect want ad
Posted by doggonedmysteries
My body is flabby. My brain is flabbier. I am out of shape both physically and mentally. Although I’ve quit smoking and am eating healthier meals I find I’m gaining pounds by leaps and bounds.
I’ve tried exercising but since I’m basically a very lazy person I tend to fade fast. That also goes for any writing exercises I’ve tried. My brain tends to overload rather quickly.
At this point, I’m beginning to think that I not only need a personal trainer to kick me physically back into shape, but I also need a personal writing trainer to tie me to my desk and hold a gun to my head.
Maybe one that does both. How does one write that want ad? How would you write it?
Posted in healthy living, Misc, Writer, Writing
Tags: Author, Bones, Books on writing, Craft of writing, Doggoned, Heart smart, Multiple Sclerosis, Novel writing, Post A Day 2011, Writing
Two electronics questions.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
DH is interested in buying either a Wii, a Playstation, or an Xbox keeping in mind that he has MS, has limited mobility, and that he isn’t interested in any of the violent games out there, which would be the best choice for him?
The second question is mine. Of the portable vehicle GPS units, which is the best one for me? I’m looking for ease of use, sound quality, and best value for your money.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Dead, Doggoned, Global Positioning System, Playstation, Post A Day 2011, Wii, Xbox
Anyone want to buy a house?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Sunday I’ll be going over to the MIL’s house to check on the work the roofer has done there and see all the extra painting the neighbor’s son did inside.
I hope we can buy some flooring for the kitchen soon–it depends on our finances. I’ll be glad to get this place sold. My cardio and mental health don’t need me constantly dealing with a house other than my own.
I think it’s almost time to call Assist to sell. I know I can’t do this myself.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011
Sunshine, the happy vitamin
Posted by doggonedmysteries
It’s amazing what a spending a few days outside in the sun can do to lift the spirits. Of course, my being outside means I was working in the gardens, which is also quite therapeutic for me.
I may have some sore muscles but I am certainly in a happier mood than I have been for a while. All the gray skies and rain we had made for a miserable me.
When Mom is happy the pups and DH are happy…
Posted in Misc, my garden, Weather related
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011
Don’t throw birds
Posted by doggonedmysteries
The dogs and DH were down for the night. For about the tenth time, I wondered why the hell I ever downloaded Angry Birds. I should’ve known better. I am easily addicted to games of this type.
Is there an Angry Birds anonymous?
Do they have meetings?
If you haven’t tried the damned game don’t cast stones at me….
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011, Writing
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