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It’s Christmas week, and it’s gone by really fast. So fast, that I am posting this a couple days late… as I truly didn’t think it was past time to do my blogpost. Ah, but alas. Christmas has come and gone… and it was good. Quiet, but good. I did make a very good dinner… ham, potatoes, corn, stuffing and gravy, cinnamon rolls, an appetizer plate of various cheeses, olives, meats and crackers… fruit… it was all good.

I hope you all have had a good week, and when I ‘see’ you next, it will be a new year. Thankfully.

(photo collage shows some of the photos I post daily on Facebook; as my “snapshot for the day.”

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It’s the final week before Christmas. It’s amazing how fast this year has gone… and yet, how incredibly slow it seemed to be going at the time. The day to day existence… the chaos that was 2020. And yet, here we are. And… thankfully….. miraculously… there is a sliver of light … of hope on the horizon.

I’ve done more cooking this week… and have been trying to be more mobile, in spite of only getting 3-4hrs of sleep on average in a 24hr time frame. … which is not near enough for me. Today, I woke up at 4am, and did some reading, took care of the recycling and trash/ took a short walk, and made a pork roast for dinner in the instapot. I also wrapped up a couple presents, drank lots of coffee… and fussed over the plants. On a side note, we still have lettuce and chard growing on our tiny balcony garden! There is always life… there is always the possibility of growth. But it takes nurturing… and awareness. If 2020 has taught me anything, it is the importance of being aware… and then being committed to do something about it.

I miss having a pup in the house (as you know). I have looked earnestly, and am hopeful that the right one will make himself/ herself known. I miss being able to go to restaurants and small shops, like bookstores and such… but… am trying to be patient and optimistic that we will all be able to do things safely in the next few months. It’s been trying to be essentially house-bound since March 1st, but just looking at all the losses of so very many during this pandemic, shows me (and hopefully others) how incredibly fortunate we all are to still be here. And so I sit… and reflect on home, health, safety… nature, life, beauty, art, and so many blessings…. and am grateful.

Here is a selection of some of my “snapshot for the day” offerings on Facebook this past week.

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This has been a week of restless, interrupted sleep and much stress. Somehow, I sleep 3-4hrours, and up for 8hrs.. and sleep for 3-4hrs again. Or some such routine… which is causing me to pretty much always be tired… I also spent a couple days away from home… and stayed in a hotel. I won’t go into the why and what-about.. but trust me, it was not expected, and it was a very stressful 3 days. Rushing to the hotel, I did not pack well at all… so I basically spent a couple days with nothing to do and only a change of clothes and my phone with me… but I think in the whole scheme of things, it was good. And I am home now…. and have been trying to get a few things done.

Over last weekend, I made a bunch of holiday themed earrings (27 pair to be exact!), and for the past couple days they’ve been listed for sale on my Facebook business page. Today I wrapped up all the ones that sold, and they will be out in the mail tomorrow. Today I went grocery shopping for the first time in a long while (usually Jim and our son Michael go), and while I was very dismayed at how much was spent…. it was good. Once home, I was able to chop up alot of the fresh produce and freeze it for future use, and I made a ‘sort of menu’ for the coming week so I don’t have to really think about what we have and what to make. I also did laundry, wiped everything down (CoVid precautions), went thru a bunch of papers that have been gathering dust, and cut Jim’s hair. Getting there. Small steps. Yesterday I made 2 main dishes as ‘already done’ foods in the fridge. With my lupus, it pays to have things on hand that are ‘easy.’

Below is a collage of SOME of the earrings I made for the sale. And the bottom photo is a collage of the photos I’ve posted in my ongoing ‘snapshot for the day’… which are daily photos I share on Facebook. It occurred to me, that I have been essentially posting a photo a day… either on Facebook or my blog here… for 12 SOLID years. That alone is an accomplishment… hard to acknowledge, but on days when I am feeling like I don’t get much done, I need to remind myself.

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This whole year has felt like a sort of ‘out of body’ limbo type experience… and yet, here we are. Time, it seems, has definitely moved on — in spite of the hurdles we as humans have presented it with. Which is good. I think we as the human race, have an overinflated sense of self importance anyway. And so… I too, have been trying to move on with things. It’s been an interesting time… this spending months on end essentially in our apartment. And I feel endlessly guilty for not really accomplishing anything tangible…

That said. This week, I was (finally) able to make a 10 pair of very simple holiday themed earrings… and they all sold within a matter of hours. … which made me feel good. And I thank you all. I also made a pair for myself… which remind me of a poinsettia plant in muted rose tones, with a bronzy center.

… and, of course, I’ve continued with posting a snapshot each day… as part of my ongoing photo project of sorts. Still no ‘luck’ finding a ‘new’ pup … .but I am hoping one will present themselves soon…

week48

Not much to report here. It’s been a holiday week… although I have strong feelings about the history of Thanksgiving itself and the injustices done to Native peoples; I do support the idea of being grateful, and being humble. Of cherishing loved ones in our lives and celebrating life as we can.

But we had a nice dinner here, with our son doing all the cooking (and cleaning up) of a holiday feast of his own design…. and it was excellent. I was able to watch the Macy’s parade and the dog show… although with CoVid precautions, things were very different this year in how those events played out. Personally, I like the idea of minimizing crowds and video-taping things. But then, I am becoming somewhat of a recluse, having been ‘sheltering at home’ since March 1st. Hard to believe.

In an unprecedented move… I got out our ‘lone’ tub of holiday decorations, and was able to get Christmas things out and about. Very much an advantage of having few things, it is easier to get it all out <3 I have not scanned any more photos… but I did come across a very old album of Jeep’s (my MIL), and it is chock full of early photos from the 40s and 50s.

And… no word on a ‘new’ pup. … although I am looking. …

and for some reason, we’ve got fresh lettuce bursting forth in the balcony garden!

week47

This weekend, I made a huge pot of veggie soup. Cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, celery, potatoes… and the last of the fresh garden herbs from our tiny balcony garden beds. All the plants are neatly tucked in for winter…. as the colder weather here is creeping in. Even folks in the dog park are wearing their winter coats. I, myself, prefer the chill a little, and will often leave the sliding doors to the balcony open for the better part of the afternoon… but I sense days like that are dwindling.

This week has been so much of a blur. I’ve slept better, I think. Although I am back to sleeping during the daytime again. I brought in a small-ish bag of photos, and managed to scan about 80 or so “keepers.” Family photos taken by Jeep, my MIL, from years ago. It is a time consuming thing, as I am scanning, cropping, editing out flaws, and saving to files… hopefully with names attached. I’ve also been sharing most all of them into a Facebook album for extended family and such to see/ share/ save. Considering it took 2-3 days to scan just those…. I suspect that this task at hand, is going to take FOREVER, unless I am brutal about what photos I am saving. In this pack alone, I probably only saved half… but the other half were scenery, odd shots, blurry, or otherwise unusable. I fear for when I get to the tubs that have photos I’ve taken… there are thousands upon thousands. (this photo below, is one Jeep took: Homecoming Parade 1972. I love it.

As to the rest of things… I’ve finished a couple more books. I’ve sorted through some beads and laid out potential pieces… but haven’t made anything yet. I need too… and I want too… I just can’t seem to get there. And I miss Bugsy so. Today is a month since he passed. I “stalk” the petfinder page daily… and have checked out online sources of rescues nearby…. I am ever-hopeful.

I’ve (of course) continued posting my ‘snapshot for the day’ photos on Facebook, and here is a collage of sorts of photos from this week…

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It’s been overcast and rainy all week…. and getting a bit more chilly out. Almost all the leaves have fallen from the trees. Big swirls of leaves twirl around the parking lot… my view from our tiny balcony. I like to sit out there and watch the dogs frolic in the dog park right across from our building while I drink my morning coffee. It makes me happy to see them having fun… yet sad, to think that Bugsy has been gone for 3 weeks now… and ZeeZe since January. I really miss having a pup in the house. I know the right one will come…. but I am impatient. I suppose I should be doing lots of other things tapping on my to-do list like a restless drummer. Copying photos, making jewelry, cleaning/ sorting /organizing stuff….making art… and yet… I am like the leaves; swirling with whatever wind is blowing at the moment. …

I am sure that the endless political unrest across this country is a factor, I am not immune to the suffering of many. I hope, with every fiber of my being, that this is the beginning of deep change.

(below are photos from my daily ‘snapshot for the day’ postings on Facebook this week)

week45

what a long month this week has been…. so much has happened this week… with the elections, with my frustration causing a massive house-cleaning effort, and with keeping a foster pup overnight for a local rescue. This has been a very stressful, restless week…. but I truly believe that things will get better.

… and what I posted on my Facebook page: I will just say this. I have been in abusive relationships before. I have had a very PTSD-inducing past. I will not go into details. That said.... this whole past several years has had a very triggering effect on me personally, and for so many folks in this country. You don't have to agree with that statement, or even understand it.... but please at least allow yourself to acknowledge that for some of us.... last night was quite possibly the best night's sleep we've had in a long time. And while this newly elected administration is not perfect, and most certainly will not be everything we all hope it will be... it is at least, a step towards a more caring, and equitable future for ALL of this country's citizens. There is a lot of work that needs to be done. Let's all be open to positive change.

Photo collage (below) is of some of my snapshots for the day that I post on my Facebook page. I’ve also been sharing some photos that have been popping up in my Facebook Memories feed, and they are on my Instagram account as well.

week44

wow. This has been a hard week. I’ve slept alot, I’ve been mourning the loss of Bugsy… which also brought up the loss of ZeeZe…. plus all the stress from moving here and the changes with work, family, my health, etc… Everything has kind of snowballed… and it’s all felt very real and very fresh.

I had inquired about fostering another senior pup… in particular, one from the same rescue that Bugsy came from. And there is a pup in need… but he traveled a long way to get here, and is now quite ill. So everything is on hold while he (hopefully) stabilizes and gets better. I had hoped to get some puppy feet back in this apartment sooner rather than later… but alas, I guess it is not to be right now. ..

And that makes me sad as well… but. It also gives me the opportunity to work on a whole bunch of things I need to work on (trying to be positive here)…. like scanning decades worth of photos. Family photos of my hubby’s and my families… and of course, TONS of photos that I have taken, slides, memorabilia, etc that all needs scanned into digital files. The goal is to then get rid of most all the physical photos, and clear up some much needed space (and about 1/2 of the stuff in our storage closet here). I also have jewelry to make…. fabric to go thru and decide what to do with….books to read… artwork to work on …. etc…. And, perhaps most importantly, I need to get my health back on track. I haven’t said, but I am using a cane now… as my back is bad, and I can hardly walk a block without needing it. I’ve gained weight, and my stamina is pathetic. I’ve had lots of issues .. in particular since being so sick in January (which is another reason I am inclined to think I had some version of CoVid in January). This too shall pass… it’s just something I need to focus on and work on. And… now’s as good a time as any… as long as I can stay motivated.

And so today…. Jim and I ran a bunch of errands, and I tried to walk as much as I could. We took some things to a donation center, took items to the recycling center, stopped at our complex mail office to get our mail, went to the local post office to mail some things, went to a wine shop (we had a gift card to use), stopped at a coffee shop, and then stopped and picked up tacos from a local place to take home for a late lunch. This afternoon, I’ve worked on picking up the house a little, and gathered a final cutting of the herbs on our balcony and am drying them in the oven to use over the winter. We’ve probably gotten at least 4 cuttings from the herbs this year, which is awesome; especially for a tiny balcony garden.

Tonight, I expect that we will watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”… which is our family tradition.

… here are some of my ‘snapshot for the day’ photos from this week….

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It was good to get out and about last weekend.

This has been a horrific week. Our dear Bugsy became ill Tuesday night. We got him in emergently, to see the vet on Wednesday, and he was given some treatments (subcutaneous IV fluid, a shot for nausea and vomiting, liquid food, etc)… and for a brief window on Wednesday afternoon, he seemed much better. By Wednesday night, however, he was regressing again. I stayed up most of the night snuggling with him. It felt very much like hospice, and I knew he sensed it too. By Thursday am, he was really bad, and we took him back in as soon as we could. He passed that morning, in my arms. All the tests they did revealed that he had a RARE, super aggressive (fast growing) cancer of his pancreas. Nothing could have forseen, nothing could have prevented. I am grateful, that he went quickly, and seemingly fairly comfortably. For such an incredibly tiny pup that never made a noise (except for snoring… which was really funny)… and hardly ever moved or walked about… he has left a gaping hole in our hearts and lives.

In late January, our beloved ZeeZe passed away suddenly. We adopted Bugsy in late February. I suppose this is the life of adopting seniors, but I can do no less. It is my wish to give them their best lives, and pamper them silly. I hope they know how very much we adored them both. ….

(photos in the bottom collage are from my ‘snapshot for the day’ posts on Facebook).

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It’s been a long week for some reason. But I’ve read (actually listened to the audtiobook) “The Handmaid’s Tale”…. watched several shows …. and taken care of all the ‘little’ things of everyday life. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. I listed some things on Ebay the past couple weeks, and cleared out some things from our storage closet. And of course, taken care of Bugsy…(who is fine). And yesterday, I voted (mail-in absentee ballot). … which is good.

And I had a conversation with my daughter about the fact that, for the most part, I really haven’t left the apartment since March 1st. I’ve gone to several dentist appointments, and gone on a couple errands… but that’s really it. It’s not that I am paranoid about getting CoVid. But I don’t think it’s good to be reckless either. Yes, I wear a mask, and follow recommended precautions… and I do realize, that if I somehow am exposed to CoVid, I will not only most likely get it…. but it would be devastating, as I don’t have a functioning immune system. But as my daughter pointed out, it’s not good (on so many levels) to be ‘cooped up’ either. And while I don’t feel isolated, per se…. I get where she was going.

And she’s not wrong.

So today… the hubby and I went for a drive to the “Old Towne” area here…. which also happens to be by the bay. I was able to walk around a bit… smell the salty air… get a glass of wine at a local restaurant (who was strictly adhering to all precautions)…. and enjoy being by the water. We saw lots of folks wandering, shopping, walking their pets, getting food at cafes and such…. and for the most part, people were wearing masks and social distancing. I don’t have any illusions that this pandemic is waning… nor will it be anytime soon… but it was still wonderful to be out and about. At least for a short while.

Photos from my ‘snapshot for the day’ (daily) posts on Facebook and Instagram:

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…am so tired of all the bullshit today

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I am exhausted. Emotionally and physically, spiritually… and in any other way you can be tired to the bone. I truly feel this presidency; this criminal administration has affected me harder than any of my bouts of cancer, or physical ailment. I despair for the future of this world…. after seeing how people have treated each other as inhuman, how we have disregarded the importance of nature and preservation, how corrupt everything seems to be. … And yet. Occasionally, there are bright spots. I keep looking for them…

I’ve continued with posting (on Facebook) my ‘snapshots for the day’… and have also been posting art inspiration links, thoughtful posts and quotes, music that cheers… and such… in hopes of brightening up this current darkness. I’ve continued to spread truthful, fact checked information …. written my reps… donated to causes I believe in… supported local business…. helped where I can.

Take a breather….. rest when you are able…. keep carrying on…..

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It’s been raining most all of the past week…. with only little splashes of sunshine scattered about. So I was happy to be able to get beams of sunshine on this flowering plant in the common courtyards. It’s also been cooler…. which has been great for sleeping, lounging about… and well, living comfortably. (yes, I like cooler weather).

Last night, I was able to get out for a short drive… only an hour…. but it was great. I have essentially been home-bound since March 1st… with the exception of some vet and dentist appointments. It’s been hard. Couple that with the fact that my Lupus/ Arthritis/ Back issues have been horrific this year… and yah, it’s been frustrating to say the least. This week, I discovered some wild lettuce growing in one of the common areas… and was able to make some pain relieving tea, and that was amazing. What a difference LESS PAIN makes.

This week, I was able to make 5 new pendulums, and 2 of them sold right away, which is cool. I ordered some (slightly smaller) gemstone pendulum points, and hope to make a whole bunch more pendulums in the next few weeks.

Bugsy’s allergies have improved this week… and although his facial fur is stained, he seems so very much better and more comfortable.

Not sure if I have mentioned, but we finally got our new padded bedframe in. It is made by the same mid-mod style furniture company we got our sleeper couch in the living room from. It is awesome. We also got in a handmade macramé art piece to hang above it… and a fabulous print from an artist in Australia that I greatly admire.

And of course, I’ve continued with my 365 photo project… with a collage of my daily snapshots below.

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Up far too early today…. sleep is still coming in weird blocks of time… so things are way off. But… I made coffee… and I made an apple pie from scratch. Who says you can’t have pie for breakfast?

anyway, I used to be good at making pies… but I haven’t made one in so long, that I feared for the worst. Combine that with not having any measuring cups and spoons...(not sure where they went)… so I was guestimating on amounts. But all turned out well.

Bugsy is still having some allergy issues, but in general, seems to be doing better.

I have ‘landed’ on a new business name…. “Adiantum.” … which is the latin name for maidenhair ferns (my favorite). I wanted to just call the business Adiantum, but certain places have limited names and availability, so in some cases (like Instagram)… I went with AdiantumStudio. Now comes all the business of chaing everything. As I wrote on Facebook:

Folks have asked questions about my new business name. I have always been a ‘child of nature’; having spent most all of my childhood running around the wild places in northcentral PA. I love MotherEarth, and was (and still am) very active in learning all about gardening, planting, identifying herbs/ trees/ flowers, rocks/ minerals/ crystals and more.

I am also, a huge lover of ferns. My favorite are maidenhair ferns -- for their delicate appearance, yet profound strength of stem, and deep, rich roots. For many years, I have wanted to change my middle name legally to Adiantum (which is the Latin name for Maidenhair ferns), but circumstances were such that I couldn’t do it ‘til now. And now, I have decided to change my business name to this (as well), with the hope that the shop will be infused with new life, growth, and that nature-loving aesthetic.

As a 22yr old business, there are lots of things that won’t change; such as the quality of goods, my personal attention to detail, fast shipping, and customer satisfaction. What will change? Obviously the name…. but also a refreshing and revamping of all you have come to love about this shop; gemstone jewelry, fine art photography, eco-friendly crafts, and more. Stay Tuned!

… and of course, I am still doing my 365 photo project, so here is a compilation of photos from my ‘snapshot for the day’ posts:

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I’ve begin a sort of ‘fall cleaning”… for lack of a better way to put it. I’ve organized all the cupboards in the kitchen, cleaned out the fridge, organized the laundry area better, cleaned out and organized the bathroom cupboard, and straightened up the linen closet. I’ve also gone thru all the books on the bookshelves, and mi nightstand. I’ve trimmed up all the plants on the balcony, and rearranged the stuff out there a little. I’ve hung up a few more pieces of art. What’s left? Well…. the storage closet. The storage closet is chock full of misc, thousands and thousands of photos and pieces of memorabilia that need converted to digital files, tons of fabric, and art supplies. It will probably take me forever, but I’ve got to get working on it. There is also a pile of stuff to go to donation, once a place opens up that can take it. I also have some things I may list on Ebay… .not sure. (Books and collectibles).

On the art business front, I think I have landed on a name…. but am waiting some input form a couple friends yet. Then, I hope to start filing the appropriate papers to change my name legally, and declare a business name/ entity here in VA.

Not much else is new. I’m still not sleeping well… but I’ve managed to watch a ton of shows on tv. *see the list on my Facebook page.

And, poor Bugsy has developed some sort of allergy… his face is all goopy and stained. I’ve gotten some medicated wipes from the vet for him, and they seem to be helping. Here are some of the photos I’ve shared with my “snapshot for the day” posts on Facebook:

week36

Still mulling things over. I do plan on legally changing my name, now that I am able to do so. To what specifically, I am still deciding. And… still working on a new name for my art business. Things have been narrowed down a little based on availability of domain names, etc. …. and there are lots of little bits that will need changed.

In other areas…. not much is new. I feel like I am in some sort of perpetual time loop of eating… sleeping…. and not getting much done. But I have finished a couple books… and have watched several interesting bits on tv. Our tiny balcony garden is perking up a little after so very much rain these past couple weeks… And because I haven’t been ‘out and about’ much… I’ve scavenged through old files of photos I’ve never edited… hence the shot for this post. Taken 5yrs ago today.

Hope you are all doing well. Hope we all get our collective ‘groove’ back… Here is a collage of my “snapshots for the day” that I post every day on Facebook.

week35

This has been quite the week.

It has been on my mind to makes some changes to my business. I’ve had my little one-person art business now for 22yrs. When I started all these years ago, I landed on this name (MoonGipsies), because it reflected on my love of the moon (and being a night'-owl and having worked night shift for almost 20years as a nurse), and my Irisih-Romany heritage (Irish English on my father’s side, probably Romany travelers, and some strong Jewish/ German/ perhaps Middle Eastern travelers on my mother’s side). I used the term as to me, it brought up romanticized visions of vardos, wanderlust, and travel….which I strongly identify with. But it has come to light that the term “Gypsy” is offensive to some. And while I spelled it differently, and that certainly wasn’t my intention; the last thing I want to do is offend anyone.; least of all, the Romany people. For this reason, I am in the process of changing my business name. (which in turn, means I need to change almost everything I have… IG, facebook, Ebay, Etsy, website domain, email address, etc). As a one-person, extremely small business, I realize that my impact on the world is minuscule. But even changes on such a tiny scale as mine will hopefully help to build a world in which we all feel safe and welcome.

So…. then became the task of how to change things…. and what to change things to. I don’t have those answers yet. Many many years ago, I had started the process of changing my birth name. Elaine is my first name, and I’ve always wanted to change the spelling to ‘Elayne’. My middle name, is one I absolutely abhor, as it was used in abusive acts towards me as a child, teen and young adult. When I approached my parents with the notion of changing my name, it was, to say the least, not well received. And so I’ve held off. Perhaps, with all the moves…. all the years…. all the chaos … and now CoVid and such…. perhaps, perhaps it’s a good time for change.

For the next couple of weeks, I hope to get the process going to at least change my birth name. And…. I am trying to think on names for my business, and all that goes with that. I realize that I am ‘older’…. but I don’t think I am done yet >>grin<<.

Photos below are a collage of sorts… or the photos I have shared on Facebook daily as my “snapshot for the day.”

week34

It’s been a week of reflection… and getting some much needed rest. I’ve planted some more seeds in a couple pots, and gifted a couple plants to a neighbor. I’ve done some cooking (more than usual).. and today made a couple dishes to eat for lunches for the coming week. I’ve been looking through some of our books, and weeding a few out. The book (above) is a battered old copy of one of Anne Pratt’s wildflower books. I love her renderings of plants… and one day I hope to get brave enough to try my hand at watercolor painting. I have the supplies… I just need some confidence, I guess. I used to draw, endlessly as a child and into my teen years… and then it went by the wayside. I think that needs to change.

AND… it’s the 6month anniversary of Bugsy’s “Gotcha Day.”…. and we couldn’t be happier that he is with us. This week I gave him a bath and a haircut/ trim, which he did fairly well with in spite of being a little anxious. Bugsy also had a physical exam on Friday, including some bloodwork and updates on shots. He did great! So far, everything looks good (still waiting results on some tests). And for a dog of his age (10-11yrs) and long history of abuse and neglect, he is in pretty good health. BONUS! One of the issues we've had with him is how little he eats and drinks. When he was taken in to the rescue, he only weighed about 5 pounds! When we adopted him back in late February, he weighed about 8 pounds. He lost a few ounces in the month after adoption... I think it was just getting used to us and everything... and he was still quite depressed and essentially catatonic (from his yrs of abuse). And guess what? Yesterday he weighed 9.4 pounds... so he's gained about 1pound, 3 ounces in just a few months! I know that doesn't seem like much.... but considering how small he is... that is quite a bit of gain. More importantly, he is much more alert... and HAPPY! He smiles often, and even gives kisses and allows snuggles. These photos were taken in the car coming home from the vet. (see photo collage below)

The bottom photo is a collage of some of the photos I’ve been featuring on Facebook as part of my “snapshot for the day” … which is a continued 365 project. I’ve been doing a photo a day project for over 10yrs now.

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This week I’ve been trying to force my body to be awake during the day, even if I am not sleeping well at night. And, I am forcing myself to try and be more active, even though I am in some pretty bad back pain and a lupus flare. I am doing what I can. I am devastated daily by the news….and the continued f*ckery by this administration/ GOP/supporters… and I am doing what I can to sign protest, even if it’s just signing petitions and writing my reps. I just don’t know what else to do… but something has got to change. We must do better.

I was (also) able to finish up a repair request from a friend: Quick repairs for a friend who had some broken pieces that were of great sentimental value. The pins just needed some rhinestones and pearls replaced. The necklace, was a broken bead strand that has now been restrung, and chain added to increase the length. And then I made some earrings to match.

… and here is a collage of my ‘snapshots for the day’ from this past week.