Monday, October 9, 2017

T Stands for Tuesday

Hello again my Tuesday FRIENDS! 
Sorry I was absent again last week... I was dealing with a death in the family. One that was tragic and left us all shaken to the core. 
It just seems we can't get a break this year from illness and trauma. 
On the brighter side of life... Dad is doing great and has been dismissed from all of his visiting nurse and physical therapy.  
Tonight I'm drinking a hot herbal tea for sore throats. I can't decide if it's just sinus drainage or if I'm really coming down with something but the tea feels great. I added some ginger, honey and cayenne pepper to it for a bit of heat. 
 I'm still picking tomatoes in the garden , a pepper here and there and that's about it. There are still 2 watermelons out there but I doubt they will have time to get ripe before the first frost hits. I'm ready to put it all to bed for the winter. 
I did muster up enough energy today to plant the garlic for next summer. Didn't plant anywhere near the amount that I usually do. But we haven't been using it all so I decided to cut back. Now watch me rum out and have to buy some next year LOL! 
Today's Random Thoughts

AND JUST A PRETTY PICTURE 


Hoping to be back to normal next week ..
in the meantime  hop on over and visit the other folks at 
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19 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelOctober 9, 2017 at 10:51 PM

    Sorry you've been having a hard time of it, but glad to hear that your dad is doing well. Good that you can still pick produce from the garden. Take care of yourself, happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethOctober 10, 2017 at 12:04 AM

    Death takes its toll, and it manifests itself in very strange ways, including illness. I truly hope you feel better soon.

    It was good to read your father is doing better. That is very, very good news. One less thing for you to have to worry about.

    I'm still getting herbs out of the garden, but I've quit cutting, hoping I can bring some plants in before the first frost.

    Your tea sounds good, but I'm not much for cayenne pepper. Thanks for sharing your tea, your random thoughts, and your garden update with us for T this Tuesday. Fee, better soon, dear Carol.

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    1. CarolOctober 10, 2017 at 9:37 AM

      Thanks Elizabeth. I can deal with illness and it's toll on the human race but I can never understand or deal with random acts of violence especially against elderly people who can't protect themselves. It make my blood boil!!!

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  3. My name is Erika.October 10, 2017 at 2:50 AM

    My condolences for the death in your family. I bet you are ready for 2018. My 215 was like that and man, it is hard. But glad your dad is doing well. And you still have tomatoes? Not me. My plants are all brown and looking pretty sad. Glad you are back. Happy T Day-Erika

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  4. Let's Art JournalOctober 10, 2017 at 3:35 AM

    Sending you wishes of peace and comfort dear friend! I'm glad you joined us this week, welcome back and that's great news about your dad 😁. It must be lovely to still be picking veggies from your garden and I'm so glad you got the garlic in, let's hope you don't run out ...lol 😉. Hope you feel better soon, that drink sounds just the ticket and I love the art in the background too. Take care and wishing you a Happy T Day! J 😊

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  5. MeggymayOctober 10, 2017 at 4:07 AM

    This was a sad post to read, sending you love and hope that the coming months will be better for you and your family.
    It was good to read that your Dad was much better.
    The drink sounds interesting and soothing. Take care of yourself.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  6. Linda KunsmanOctober 10, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    My sincere sympathy for your loss of a loved one. Glad to hear about your dad doing better. We have some tomatoes, kale, raspberries and herbs yet and the kale should last a long time:)
    Beautiful thought for the day. Happy T day!

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  7. froebelsternchenOctober 10, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    Fab news about your Dad even though it is so sad with the loss of your uncle. Take good care of yourself !
    oxo Susi

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  8. Divers and SundryOctober 10, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    My sympathies for your loss. I'm sorry your family has suffered like this. I'm pleased that your Dad is doing so well.

    I didn't plant any veggies this year. I don't really have enough sun for them...

    Happy T Tuesday

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  9. jinxxxygirlOctober 10, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Carol my heart goes out to you.... i will keep you in my thoughts..
    Good to hear about your Dad.... but sad that you are not well... My daughter when she was young was always having to go to the doctor with a bronchitis type of thing... Dr.. said it started with drainage down the back of her throat.... He reccommended Mucinex ... said it would stop the drainage and hence the bronchitis and if i caught it early enough i wouldn't end up bringing her to him...lol Just a thought.. Hugs! deb

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    1. CarolOctober 10, 2017 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Deb! I'm heading out to buy more Mucinex today. It does help and I usually have it at the house but had forgotten that I had used it all :(

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  10. LorraineOctober 10, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    so sorry about the recent sadness ..you are probably a bit run down so glad you are resting for a while and having tea. If Im feeling a bit run down I always put a huge bowl of veggie n chicken soup on with lots of garlic

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  11. kathyinozarksOctober 10, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    so sorry for your loss Carol it is always something it seems when we have a year of struggles-we are going through some of that here too-sigh good for you still getting things from your garden-when we went over a month with no rain-I just let the garden go--still painting here
    I have never planted garlic I always forget that now is the time to plant hugs Happy T Day Kathy

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  12. DianneOctober 10, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    I am sorry for your loss, and hope you also feel better soon! Tea is definitely a soothing drink for the throat. Happy T Day!

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  13. Pix October 11, 2017 at 4:44 AM

    So sorry to hear of the death of someone you hold dear. I am glad that your Dad is doing well. Feel better soon with the cold. Thinking about you!

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  14. pearshapedcraftingOctober 11, 2017 at 5:45 AM

    Oh Carol! It sounds although you are really being tested at the moment - I love the quotes you have used and hope that things improve for you soon! Meanwhile don't go doing too much ! Belted Happy T Day! Chrisx

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  15. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeOctober 11, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    So sorry you've had such troubles, and I hope that things get better soon. Stay well!

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  16. Eileen The Artful CrafterOctober 11, 2017 at 6:35 AM

    So sorry to hear about your family's tragic loss, Carol. You've had more than your share of stress this year. Today's random thoughts are beautiful ... hard to put into practice, but beautiful. The garden seems like good therapy for you. Enjoy those fruits of your labor!

    Sending healing thoughts this T-day. Hugs, Eileen

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  17. KarenOctober 11, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. We've had the same type of year and I know how dreadful it is. I am glad to hear your father is doing better! I hope you're feeling better, too. It is easy to get run down when dealing with stress and grief. I love the sayings, very true. Sending hugs.

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