tell me something really good.
miss maggie may (my dad's cockapoo) . may 2009
i am still in indiana. i came to attend my high school reunion (i had the best time!) and after the reunion ended, my body seemed to give a sigh of relief that it could give into the illness that had been clearly hanging on for a bit.
asthmatic bronchitis. two inhalers. a big dose of antibiotics. trying to sleep in between what seem to be asthma-like attacks. (which, by the way, are more than a bit scary. those of you with asthma know. scary to wake up with no breath available.) this is the second time i have had something like this in six months. hmmm. i am not enjoying this one bit. (and wondering what is up with this second bout.)
was supposed to fly home yesterday but the doctor gave that a no go. hopefully friday. i am not doing all that great in this moment. i wish i was home in my own bed. i miss jonny and millie. but my dad and his girlfriend are being great, as is my mom. i feel loved, even though i feel like crapola. and even if i don't have my favorite sweater i wear when i am sick, i do have one of my dad's to wear, which is almost as good (insert very weak smile here). and even though i don't have millie curled up against my leg, i do have the companionship of the sweet, soft, and silly cockapoo pictured above. maggie. she is some kind of cute. and, in the way that dogs often do, she seems to get i am not feeling well and is staying pretty close to my side.
so, all this leads me to say this: tell me something good about your world. tell me a funny story. what made you happy today? last week? who/what is inspiring you? what are you reading? what flowers are blooming (or what color are the leaves outside your window)?
tell me something really good. i need to soak up the goodness...
(thank you)
this is me
Reader Comments (22)
she is some kind of sweet!
hmmmm....something good for our
little patient. well it is a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
i am painting and toodling in the studio.
oh yeah and sending a big hug.
On a walk earlier this week, I came upon a lawn that had a peace sign mowed into it! How cool is that?! (I needed to think of something good -- thanks for asking.)
hugs beautiful!!
well, yesterday, it snowed big whit fluffy flakes that swirled down like a blizzard and not the yummy ice cream kind. the good news is i still went out and ran and it felt amazing and today, the world is beyond green, even the river is green and my henry and eliot tree is filled with tiny pink red buds soon to blossom. in spite of the weather, i am feeling happy that that is something really good.
much love, xo
It's stunningly gorgeous here right now - the peonies are blooming, the lily of the valley and lilacs smell so good. The sun is warm, the sky blue, the days so long.
I hope you feel better quickly!!
How about 5 things? It's sunny and beautiful here in VA, I finished my Book from Misty's class in Hampton, I'm starting a Love Revolution, I'm having family and friends visit this weekend and eating alot of good food!
Today is my son's 34th birthday! And last night my granddaughter and I had a wonderful telephone chat about what she and her girlfriends are doing this Saturday.
Ain't love grand!
I hope you feel much better really soon.
Happy days,
Joanie
Hi Liz,
First, I am sending you healing thoughts and prayers, hoping you'll be well soon. It sounds awful, not being able to breathe. Second, I have a surprise. More later
--Jane
Today I am going to build a big bamboo pole teepee for heirloom tomato plants. There will be a big pitcher of iced tea brewed with my Grams' recipe and lots of lemon to drink afterwards. I read a business plan for a community cafe that wants me to cook for them when they open. Oh and I wore my mushroom printed peeptoe shoes for the first time today. Hope you feel better, Liz! I don't often comment but I do always read your words. I figured today, if you asked for goodness, I had to send some your way. :)
Feel better soon!
My day consisted of:
-waking up hung over from the first mojitos of the season (made with the first mint of the season)
-baking coconut cupcakes at 6 am.
-riding to French class in the rain.
-Being greeted when I returned home by the most utterly adorable cat with the funny face.
-Conversing in French for almost an hour (after only two months of study) in a semi-functional way.
-Lilly of the Valley and lilac scent EVERYWHERE.
-Snuggling up in my fall wool jacket and mes mitaines because the concept of spring is kind of whack here.
-my first pair of red shoes (some cute little flats for summer, if it ever arrives).
-The smoky scent of roasting coffee as I rode by the Santropol warehouse.
-Tucking into what will probably be my last bowl of (hot) soup for a while.
Be well, lady.
I took some of the best photos EVER yesterday. I found a new photo mag called Color and discovered a new-to-me photographer Jeffrey Becom. I am officially registered for the Jan Phillips photo workshop in the Adirondacks for four days just before a fly out of JFK to Cairo for my spiritual/writing tour of Egypt with some really cool women. The side yard is a riot of color, with columbines, violets, azaleas, lots of different hostas, the late blooming orange tulips and lots of herbaceous peonies sprouting like crazy. I'm reading The Worst Hard Times for my book club next week. That's a partial list. Sending healing thoughts your way, Ms. Liz.
well, my 7dogs of all shapes and sizes are sending you their love from the smallest-pomeranian to the biggest great danes and st bernard....take care sweet one~kim
My 16 month old son and his classmates got to experiment w/ body paint. naked babies + paint = happy babies
***feel better soon***
Oh I do hope you feel better soon. I'm happy to see that Maggie is keeping you good company.
Hm, good things... a sunny & warm forecast for the next few days; a fun photo shoot with a friend; pushing my artistic boundaries in my abstract painting class; a new green skirt; fresh asparagus, fiddleheads and snap peas in our weekly veggie basket. :)
i am sorry that you are not feeling well...that sucks...
but am happy to hear that the reunion was good!
my good! today...
sold my very first thing ever on etsy, got my (much faster) computer
and found a fantastic version of wonderwall by ryan adams...
loving this remake....
xoxox
hope you are feeling better
so very soon!!
I hope you are feeling better soon!! You are right, the asthma induced attacks are terrible and scary!
My something GOOD is that it was a beautiful day here yesterday and to make it more perfect my baby graduated from kindergarten! We have had a tumultuous school year and some times I wondered if any of us would make it through but we did it!! I am so proud of Hannah and looking forward to a fun summer and the adventures of firts grade!
HUGS
sorry you aren't feeling good, honey. xo
REALLY GOOD PREPARATION for a creative summer with my GIRLS. Taking stock to make sure that all things creative are accessible.
http://lifeatbuttercupfarm.com/taking-stock-for-summer-creativity/
FEEL BETTER SOON!!!!!
Sending you healing, warm, comforting wishes!
My goodness = an awesome gathering of women at my house last night for a gluten-free/vegan potluck dinner. It was fabulous! (So much fun and companionship that we've decided to do it every week!)
Liz oh Liz! Well, first of all YOU are really good. other things like roses blooming outside. peach and deep pink. sun. cardboard book creations in the studio and earthy paint. long talks with a dear friend.....
Much love to you this evening!
To day my sweet little two year old grabbed hole of my face with his small little hands and said, "I wuv you too!" Only I didn't say I love you first. I have never felt so blessed!
well, my something good is that there are only 24 more teaching days left in this school year and then I will have the summer all for ME!!!!
Olwyn
so here is my little tidbit to cheer you up:
last night we were eating birthday cake and i look at G who is covered in icing. she looks down her nose at a little dollop of it and says to me, "mama, will you lick that off?"
feel better love. asthma attacks are some of the scariest moments of my life. (((hugs)))