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This is a screen shot from the SWFEC live cam at dusk yesterday when Papa eagle came home with this Anhinga. He made three different attempts to bring this large bird into the nest but couldn't manage it and dropped it below the nest on the ground. This morning he sits on a branch below the nest, presumably guarding it.
I'm just fascinated by all this. I kept watching, but if he had gotten it to the nest it would have been pretty crowded!
My local eagles have been hanging out in a different tree just across the river from my window. Tis the season for bunnies, and there are lots of them in a warren just across the river, I see them every day at dawn and dusk. Might be more interesting than I'd like.
Eagle Cam
I'm just fascinated by all this. I kept watching, but if he had gotten it to the nest it would have been pretty crowded!
My local eagles have been hanging out in a different tree just across the river from my window. Tis the season for bunnies, and there are lots of them in a warren just across the river, I see them every day at dawn and dusk. Might be more interesting than I'd like.
Eagle Cam
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I am in for the weekend. My husband comes home today from his father's funeral. I wasn't able to stay, work commitments, get the kids back to their routines, my animals and of course, selling our property. Tomorrow is house inspection and hopefully, we will be firmed up by Tuesday. Hopefully I find something else before we end up homeless lol. My lawyer is like, I cannot believe you didn't put a you finding another home clause in the acceptance. I am like, I am not worried.
Long weekend here... time to relax, maybe double down on my anxiety meds for the rest of the sale
Work today, painting therapy workshop at the local old folks home.
Long weekend here... time to relax, maybe double down on my anxiety meds for the rest of the sale
Work today, painting therapy workshop at the local old folks home.
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Just caught up on the thread. Finishing morning coffee, too, after sleeping in a bit.
I’ve been at a bit at a loss of words, but not at a loss of appreciation. How precious and inviolable are each of our histories. Only appreciation and respect to those who share slices here of past and present and hope and strength.
From what London is like today to a childhood remembered. From workaday honesty to eagles butchering other beasts for their young. Honestly...aren’t we rich?
It all keeps me coming back to SR for perspective, a break from myself, and inspiration for today, tomorrow, and beyond.
I’ve been at a bit at a loss of words, but not at a loss of appreciation. How precious and inviolable are each of our histories. Only appreciation and respect to those who share slices here of past and present and hope and strength.
From what London is like today to a childhood remembered. From workaday honesty to eagles butchering other beasts for their young. Honestly...aren’t we rich?
It all keeps me coming back to SR for perspective, a break from myself, and inspiration for today, tomorrow, and beyond.
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So, today my partner is out running errands for our house and for our furred and feathered family. I am doing house chores and happy to be here alone and quietly busy.
Later I go to visit my Mom, to spend the afternoon with her. Every day Mom wakes to a day in which she mostly just misses everyone who is already gone from this earth.
This evening my partner and I go out to dinner with her family...who are my family, too...our generation and the next. Yay!
All of the above makes me the luckiest person in the picture I have drawn. Foundation of all my current and future luck: I will not be drinking today.
Later I go to visit my Mom, to spend the afternoon with her. Every day Mom wakes to a day in which she mostly just misses everyone who is already gone from this earth.
This evening my partner and I go out to dinner with her family...who are my family, too...our generation and the next. Yay!
All of the above makes me the luckiest person in the picture I have drawn. Foundation of all my current and future luck: I will not be drinking today.
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MyLittleHorsie...can you share even a little bit more about this: “Work today, painting therapy workshop at the local old folks home.” Or if you have a link you could PM me. ... OR...if you never say another word about it, that is fine.
Do you run this workshop? What makes it “therapy” and how do you feel it works for the residents?
Do you run this workshop? What makes it “therapy” and how do you feel it works for the residents?
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Venuscat, DS, goodbyeevan, purps, and every other weekender - thank you for sharing with me.
Sounds crazy but my favorite part of sober Saturdays are the desire and ability to tidy up around the house.
Stay strong friends!!
Sounds crazy but my favorite part of sober Saturdays are the desire and ability to tidy up around the house.
Stay strong friends!!
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Originally Posted by BixBees505 
So, today my partner is out running errands for our house and for our furred and feathered family. I am doing house chores and happy to be here alone and quietly busy.
Later I go to visit my Mom, to spend the afternoon with her. Every day Mom wakes to a day in which she mostly just misses everyone who is already gone from this earth.
This evening my partner and I go out to dinner with her family...who are my family, too...our generation and the next. Yay!
All of the above makes me the luckiest person in the picture I have drawn. Foundation of all my current and future luck: I will not be drinking today.
Later I go to visit my Mom, to spend the afternoon with her. Every day Mom wakes to a day in which she mostly just misses everyone who is already gone from this earth.
This evening my partner and I go out to dinner with her family...who are my family, too...our generation and the next. Yay!
All of the above makes me the luckiest person in the picture I have drawn. Foundation of all my current and future luck: I will not be drinking today.
My mum had Alzheimers.....I was her carer for years....it was an incredible blessing.
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Originally Posted by BixBees505
MyLittleHorsie...can you share even a little bit more about this: “Work today, painting therapy workshop at the local old folks home.” Or if you have a link you could PM me. ... OR...if you never say another word about it, that is fine.
Do you run this workshop? What makes it “therapy” and how do you feel it works for the residents?
Do you run this workshop? What makes it “therapy” and how do you feel it works for the residents?
It is really amazing how much the residents love the programs and they just keep growing in attendance.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
wow that sounds great MLH - thank you for what you do 
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We are in a position that we have never been in before, people are living longer and there just is not the infrastructure to support them. Social isolation of seniors is a huge problem, it taxes healthcare, becomes a problem for families and care givers. Unfortunately governments have neither the resources or desire to give the problem more than lip service. It is up to us as community members to address and create solutions to this problem.
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Originally Posted by MyLittleHorsie
Aw now I feel bashful lol
We are in a position that we have never been in before, people are living longer and there just is not the infrastructure to support them. Social isolation of seniors is a huge problem, it taxes healthcare, becomes a problem for families and care givers. Unfortunately governments have neither the resources or desire to give the problem more than lip service. It is up to us as community members to address and create solutions to this problem.
We are in a position that we have never been in before, people are living longer and there just is not the infrastructure to support them. Social isolation of seniors is a huge problem, it taxes healthcare, becomes a problem for families and care givers. Unfortunately governments have neither the resources or desire to give the problem more than lip service. It is up to us as community members to address and create solutions to this problem.
Tired.....glad it's the weekend. I need some sleep.
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Morning everyone, wow! Horsie that is amazing what you do. We have all the same issues in the UK where social care is under resourced.
It is another fine morning in London, i'm not sure how long it is set to last. This is the Marina a mile or so east of me.
It is another fine morning in London, i'm not sure how long it is set to last. This is the Marina a mile or so east of me.
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