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THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF HOME

Friday, July 1, 2022

Simple Pleasures #45

Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz said it best.

There's no place like home.

When I walk through the front door of my small apartment I feel that way.

I sift through my collection of record albums, pulling out favorites.

The sounds soothe me as I shut out the outside world.

Sitting in my comfy chair with my feet on my ottoman I look around at all of my "treasures" and think about when and from where they came into my life.

Some transport me back to childhood.

Others remind me of thrifting adventures.

They each have a special meaning.

Sitting in my home with a cup of tea listening to my favorite music may be simple, but it's the simple pleasures that matter.

Simple Inspiration

there's nothing half so pleasant as coming home again

Etsy

Lovely Reads From Around The Web

12 Simple Ways To Make Your Home More Peaceful

10 Ways To Make Your Home More Zen

Top Three Colors For Peaceful Sleeping

Ten Days To A Simpler Life

Gluten-Free Cooking

It's Summer.

Hot and steamy days are here.

Forget the hot stove.

When we are gathering outside on the patio we want lighter fresher foods.

What could be more summery than an avocado feta dip.

This dip is quick, simple, and requires just 10 ingredients.

Hate feta? Just leave it out. It's still delicious.

It's great with crackers or as a salad topper.

Bon Appetit.

Catching Up

Some past posts you may have missed

How To Create Space With Bookshelves

How To Love Your Small Home

How To Create A Gallery Wall

Summer Reading List

Amazon

Amazon

Amazon

Summer Shopping

Hanging Wall Baskets

Rattan Crossbody Purse

Macrame Storage Baskets

3-Piece Patio Conversation Bistro Set, Outdoor All-Weather Wicker

Bistro Set All-Weather Wicker

Bench Black and Natural

Rattan Bag

My favorite sandals. They last for years.

ECCO Women's Sport Sandal

Large Beach Towel

Swim Shoes

Terrycloth Robe

More Simple Pleasures here.

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BREATHE AND STAY CALM

Friday, June 24, 2022

Simple Pleasures #44

Last week I wrote about my experience with having brain scans.

I did not have much confidence in the neurologist I was able to see in April, but getting an appointment with a neurologist at the brain center at Emory meant a one-year wait.

If I wasn't already an Emory patient I wouldn't be able to get in at all.

Good grief.

Then there was a miracle of sorts.

While I was on the phone last Friday making an appointment for next June someone canceled an appointment for Monday and I was able to grab it up.

I love my new neurologist. She was thorough, knowledgeable, caring, and she really listened.

I am so glad that I listened to my inner voice telling me the first neurologist I saw did not know what he was doing, but I also found out he had not ordered the correct MRI.

Whaaat??

I need an MRI done for Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is with and without contrast.

I couldn't get an appointment until August 10 so I have a couple of months to figure out my plan to not panic during another 45 minutes of that dreaded machine.

I know I need to breathe and stay calm.

Simple Inspiration

Lovely Reads From Around The Web

Simple cozy contentment in the summer.

11 simple ways to turn any room into a calming space

8 ways to calm down when you are feeling anxious for no reason

13 ways to create a more peaceful home environment

Gluten-Free Cooking

Some past posts with gluten-free recipes

Someone recently told me that they didn't think fish tacos sounded like something they would want to eat.

Really? I love fish tacos and I think they make a perfect summer meal.

These gluten-free fish tacos sound delicious.

Maybe fish Taco Tuesday can become a new tradition in your gluten-free home.

Catching Up

Some past posts you may have missed.

Open Your Life To Awesome

Meditation For Worry

Finding Your Unique Gift

Summer Reading List

Amazon

Amazon

Amazon

Find more of my recommended books here.

Summer Shopping

Madewell (so comfy)

Wayfair (on sale)

What I'm Watching

I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but her in Georgia it is fry an egg on the sidewalk hot.

During the heat of the afternoon I am enjoying some great TV.

I just watched Four Seasons on Acorn TV.

I love Rosamunde Pilcher books and this four part mini series was the perfect summer watch.

More Simple Pleasures here.

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THIS IS LIFE

Friday, June 17, 2022

Simple Pleasures #43

Is life getting more complicated or is it just me?

Last week I had my brain MRI, head MRA, and neck MRA all rolled into one long session in the MRI machine.

The good news is that everything was normal although I am not sure that everyone would agree that my brain is normal.

I really didn't expect it to show any abnormalities as I know that my trigeminal neuralgia was caused by a dental procedure.

My takeaways from an MRI:

MRIs are extremely noisy
Why do they ask you what kind of music you would like to listen to when there is no way that you can hear any music over the banging and clanging (I did hear 5 seconds of the Moody Blues)
45 minutes is too long to be inside that machine with your head in a cage (no I am not claustrophobic)
Be prepared for your nose to itch, your face to itch, and your eyes to itch because you are unable to scratch them.
Be ready for insane thoughts to start going through your head like the fact that you are the last patient of the day and what if everyone has left and you are in that machine all night.
I couldn't decide if I felt like an astronaut being shot into space (thank goodness I didn't make that career choice) or Eleven being tortured in the Upside Down (ignore this one if you have never watched Stranger Things)