Not being able to get enough air into our lungs taps into the worst primal fears us ‘oomins have.
My cancer treatments from 2013, whilst saving my life, also screwed up my immune system. I admit I’d rather have the flu/bronchitis/flu again/head cold, than be dead, (although at the time it didn’t feel like it) however, a compromised immune system is not to be sneezed at. (I can’t believe I wrote that without even realising the pun until I was editing) One of my tasks this year is to build my immune system up so that come the next Dreaded Lurgy Season I’ll sail through with nary a snuffle, sneeze, or wheeze.
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So, I’m officially almost-healthy, and back at my desk doing more than obits and comments on my favourite blogs.
Without further ado:
… welcome to the people who have started following my blog recently. Pleased to meet’cha! 😀
… I cleared the dross off my desk yesterday and found, wonder of wonders, my writing schedule … a strange desiccated creature I’m hoping to rehydrate with the sweat of my brow. Stay tuned for updates.
… I also came across the pics I took of a project that saved my sanity during my tribulations. Herewith be the Slipper Chronicles:
A ball of wool, a crochet hook, and a PLAN
More wool and an amended plan, same crochet hook
Bits and scissors
A VERY BIG needle – and believe me it hurts when you jam it into your finger
A perfect fit!
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Because tomorrow is the first day of Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere and it’s STILL raining on Widder Island, in the middle of Widder Lake, in the middle of Widder Rainforest, I thought it would be nice to watch some cats … in the sun.
Glad you’re on the mend. The slipper socks are AWESOME!
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Thanks … They truly are a wonder to behold!!! 😀
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Glad you are feeling better. Glad you are writing. We got about 5 inches of snow here in the Philly suburbs. Happy Spring, indeed.
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Teh Springz, they is confoozed!
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I can imagine bells hanging along the red cuffs. The and gold colors intertwined remind me of Southeast Asian dancers. Just can’t recall which country — maybe Thailand or Cambodia. But, it could be Laos. Glad to hear that you’re up and at ’em! Saying that makes the think of the brother who thought he was Theodore Roosevelt in Arsenic and Old Lace. “Charge!” he shouted as ran up the stairs.
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Loved that movie. Cary Grant did that sort of comedy so well … I’m certainly up, not so sure about the ‘at ’em’, but I’m getting there
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Ugh so sorry you have teh sicks. I really hope it clears up soon. Super frustrating. But, at least you have adorable slippers to keep up your spirits.
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I don’t mind (relatively speaking) a bit of teh sicks … but this is ridiculous!!!
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Delightful blog. You turn your trials into entertainment, Widdershins. XO
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Thanks 🙂
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I always try not to sneeze at anything, but sometimes it just wants out…
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ROFL!!! 😀
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Love the slippers! Glad you’re better.
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Me too! 😀 … hoping to stay this way.
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Those slippers are awesome! All the best in rehydrating that writing schedule .
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All the rain we’ve been having ought’a do it! 🙂
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Glad to hear you’re doing better. And I love the slippers! They look so cozy. 🙂
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Thanks … Cozy they are, indeed. 😀 There’s three layers to the sole, and the uppers are two strands of 8 ply crocheted together.
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Glad you’re on the mend. Lovely crocheting project!
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Yep, I’m just about mended 😀 … evenings are still troublesome, but that too will pass.
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They’re heliotropes! 🙂 (That’s what my husband calls me too.*g*)
The slippers look comfy. Hope you’re feeling better again soon!
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I had to think about that for a moment 😀 – the kittehs! …. it’s the perfect description.
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Happy to hear you’re on the mend! And those slippers are awesome! Love the colors!
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Thanks … and … thanks 😀
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