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How are you coping?

Good Morning!

I've started a portrait of my boy. 

BEN

I think the eyes have it ♥
 

I'm Weary

Hey all,

I was thinking about you and wondering how you go through your daily round . . .

I must say I'm at a loss these days to make heads nor tails of ANYTHING.

I've recently taken on a part-time retail job and that has been a lesson in itself.  Wish the 'universe' would just stop throwing lessons my way; enough already. 

I'm weary. I just want to BE.

Is this making any sense to any of you? I figure if I feel this way, maybe someone out there does too. 

Let's talk, let's vent. 

Post anonymously if you need to.

I'll be here.

Well, it's been a minute since I last posted here.  Two years, if you're counting.

A lot has happened; not much of it good.

After a two year struggle with diabetes, pancreatitis and blindness, my precious Ben passed away the afternoon of June 8, 2022.  

He went peacefully at home; there was no pain.

Ben was almost 17 years old. He gave me the happiest years of my life, and I gave him the best life I could. We were soulmates. I truly believe that.

I miss him everyday.

I know that won't ever change. 

To be truthful, I'm lost without him. My home and my life feel empty.

To deal with the emptiness, I've found myself a job; a distraction. 

I've been working retail for almost four months now. It's been interesting, frustrating, stressful and often exhausting.  

But ... it's been a distraction.  MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

How've you been?

My New Pantry

Hello lovelies,

So I've been shopping the sales and stocking up on basics.

This is my starter pantry:

It's getting there; I've been stocking it with items I use everyday, and also with those that store well long term.

I've noticed regular shortages at the various grocery stores I frequent. For instance today lettuce and lemons were sold out. Lemons, really? I just wanted one for a bread recipe, lol.

Anyway, are you stocking up? All indicators point to tough times ahead.

I'm just doing all I can should the fecal matter hit the oscillating device. 

Cheers!

It's Coming!

The pantry is finally finished! I can't wait to show it to you!

Pictures comin' at ya soon!

Here's a sneak peek!

Have a great night!

Sneak Peek at the New Pantry

 Hello sweet friends!

Hope you're all doing well. Life here is good and productive, so I thought I'd show you the progress on the new pantry.

Just the floor left to go. We're doing a vinyl plank flooring because it's waterproof which is perfect for basements.

What do you think of the door?  The hardware will knock your socks off!

Stay tuned!