A little update and what I've been up to. Utilized my creative juices on the bathroom downstairs redo. It came out so beautiful, the choice of colors were perfect, and the new vanity fits better than even hoped.
Took a wonderful class from Gary Reiss on process work and new ways to approach body symptoms and relationship work. Found in fascinating and helpful.
The weather is hot and sunny, and Maya is done with school, with her King's Krew performance next week.
I am just going with the flow. Helped with an invitation to Sally's button show. It was fun working/playing with her.
I found this recipe and tried it last night. It was perfect. I channeled Sylvia and although I probably 1/6 the recipe it was super comforting. Here is her recipe as written on a torn piece of paper.
6 eggs separated
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups matzo meal
3 big onions
salt and pepper
on dry matzo.
Separate the eggs. Add to the yolks finely grated onion, water and matzo meal to make a soft batter- (think matzo meal pancakes). Whip egg whites to firm. Add salt and pepper and the whipped whites.
Spread combined mixture on dry matzo, both sides. Fry in oil, turning when browned on each side. Yum.
Enjoying this Passover, went to a Seder at Nadia's which was fun. I've and been looking up gluten free matzo, Shmurah matzo. and making matzo.
Made several batches of macaroons. Both the almond and coconut were simple, made from organic ingredients, sugar and egg whites.
Been talking about this state of bliss, now I believe it is the absence of pain. Took a fall with my bike on Monday and fell right smack on my back. I was worried but adrenalin got me home. Started taking arnica and icing and all the remedies I know, and resting. It is Wednesday and I'm stocked up on homeopathic remedies.
As long as I'm still I can avoid pain.
Accidents are a funny thing. Learning from mistakes, to not repeat them. Sigh. Breath, laugh, cry. Light a few candles to hope for the best.
Finally adding a new post. I've been enjoying my time to do whatever I please and it turns into making cookies and doing art. I've been doing some print making in my makeshift dining room table. It is fun and takes only a little time to set up, and take down. The cookies are my way of being creative, trying new wheat free recipes, and of course the old standbys.
Hey, I even joined a gym. That may be part of the new creative outlet, as I procrastinate about going to the gym, by doing art. It is all an amazing cycle of avoiding healthy stuff. However, I still have made it to the gym five times so far. My health insurance pays for it through the Silver Sneakers program. Sometimes it pays to get old.
Finally got my bumper sticker a few days ago. It only took two or three months. Obama won his second term. It has been a big relief. I can breath easier knowing that we will have four more years of intelligent leadership. A chance to make supreme court appointments that would enhance women's and gay issues. Someone who really cares about all the people. And yes continue the respect in the rest of the world that we have just begun to improve. A second term to complete what he started.
I am finally feeling better due to physical therapy. It has been a slow go, luckily I have all the time in the world. This definitely has been a challenging time health wise. But knock wood, kunehura, I am seeing a light at the end of this tunnel. My truck has also been disabled most of this time. Been to the shop three times. They say that's the charm. Knock wood.
I've been starting to exercise a bit. I've been enjoying the fall colors, and believe it or not the balmy weather. Love to all.
It is once again a new year. A time to have ritual and connect to ancient ways. This morning I went to the river and tossed in some twigs, rocks, flowers, and leaves, adding to them wishes and letting go. I have been doing this for years with my friend Tamara. I have been playing with the above image for days now. Originally Lore got it at a yard sale, and we all thought Deliah would be the perfect person for it. And it was true. But I fell in love with it too. I then decided I would make my own copy, and frame it. So I finally finished it and only have to send the original to Deliah. The photo is from 1860 of the jews wailing at the wall on a friday, by Bonfils.
My biggest issue is my leg and back pain. I've been doing lots of stuff, but I admit I'm not getting better. Soon physical therapy. I've been receiving great healing from friends, and mostly doing sedentary stuff, like sitting at computer and doing art.
Been singing this song for about a month now, "Ooh wee ride me high" since my back started hurting. By Mid August it really increased and now the song changed, to Feeling Allright, Not feeling too good myself. I'm getting around minimally. That means a lot of sitting, but driving is possible and also those cute little carts in some of the stores.
Went to LaRosa's 70th- a garden party- quite lovely. Friends from out of town have come and gone, and it was good, but nice to have my house back. The recent visit flowed really well considering trying to please lots of people and make arrangements for food and getting together.
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Finally adding a new post. I've been enjoying my time to do whatever I please and it turns into making cookies and doing art. I've been doing some print making in my makeshift dining room table. It is fun and takes only a little time to set up, and take down. The cookies are my way of being creative, trying new wheat free recipes, and of course the old standbys. 
Been singing this song for about a month now, "Ooh wee ride me high" since my back started hurting. By Mid August it really increased and now the song changed, to Feeling Allright, Not feeling too good myself. I'm getting around minimally. That means a lot of sitting, but driving is possible and also those cute little carts in some of the stores. 