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Inspirations, the Stories Space Coffee House: If you're reading this it just might mean I'm back, sorta. If you're not reading this, well, congratulations.

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elizabethblack
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Lovely day here. A bit of high temperature, but humidity lower. It was 88 today and into the 90's tomorrow and for the next stretch of days. See everyone in the morning.
gillianleeza
Story Moderator
The weather is much much nicer now. Not as hot and less humidity.

Thankfully the weather will hold for the weekend and we will get a day on the water tomorrow. I need that time away from stress and responsibility.

I've been on a baking and cooking spree. Today I made banana bread, raisin, and blueberry scones. For dinner some pizza dough and toppings from our garden. Peach cobbler for dessert.

I hope everyone is doing well and has a great weekend.

I left some scones on the counter.

Cheers!
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Good morning. It is morning here, anyway. The pot is brewing.

Such nice weather that I am going to take a walk after my first cuppa java. I really do need the exercise if I am going to take that ballet class this fall.

Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

Cheers, all.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Hello, everyone. Starting out nice enough in the 70s. After I get the coffee brewed I will take my morning walk.

Pup is settling down on my pillow. Resting up from his tiring nap all night long.

Cheers.
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Warm and muggy here again. I'm sure we'll be looking back at this nostalgically come Feb. but for now, it's too *bleep*ing hot.

Brought some ice cream and frozen yogurt for the freezer. Assorted flavours. Help yourself.

*grabs an iced tea *

Once again pondering where to go with a sequel to Night of the Wind. I'm thinking more of a mystery around who was behind it all but haven't got all the pieces in place, yet.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
elizabethblack
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Oh Gill, not fair to make us all hungry. You started out making my favorite things and went on to make even better favorite things - and finally my very favorite peach cobbler. Wow. Hoping you had a wonderful weekend as both days were lovely here and hoping they were on the water.

And Larry, I am delighted and happy that you are still considering taking ballet classes again this year. I do envy you that sort of flexible muscles.

And Scott, how nice to bring in ice cream and frozen yogurt to share. Don't be surprised with this weather that it goes rather quickly. And I know you are such a wonderful writer you will come up with "all the pieces in place".

Managed to have one of those days never to be repeated. Put two cars out of commission. Lost transmission in one and windshield in the other. It's a long story. I'm sure in 20 years I will be laughing about it but not today.

Lovely to see you here.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
It's plenty humid out there today. I got my walk in but it was muggy.

Now I've gotta wait for the coffee to brew.

I've been thinking about the Moon challenge. I have an idea but it has to come together.

Cheers.
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It's plenty humid out there today. I got my walk in but it was muggy.

Now I've gotta wait for the coffee to brew.

I've been thinking about the Moon challenge. I have an idea but it has to come together.

Cheers.


That sounds promising, I look forward to reading it. I'm mulling over a Time Warp challenge piece. Still I must get it written.
Could I have a lemon and ginger tea, please?
AnnaMayZing
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I'm mulling over a Time Warp challenge piece. Still I must get it written.


What? You didn't do one for that? Come on, Don't keep us waiting!


That double espresso that Rune made was delicious. Could I have another, Please?



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
gillianleeza
Story Moderator
Just when you think things are going forward smoothly life says no. My parent's house was under contract and near the closing when the buyer suddenly lost her funding. What a mess.

Having to go back to showing the house again is not compatible with what is going on with my father's dementia. Sigh... I wish I had some help, but my only sibling seems to feel he doesn't need to pitch in.

I might have to start consuming caffeine. I don't like coffee so I'll have a coke as I steel myself for more meetings with realtors, doctors, and the staff at the retirement community.

I'm also going to miss the trip to Newfoundland my husband and I had planned. He will be going on his own since he already has the time off. I can't leave in the middle of this mess.

Okay, I am done with my self-pity party. Things could be much worse.

I hope the week is going well for everyone.

Cheers!
Survivor
Primus Omnium
My sympathies for your troubles, Gill. We can commiserate and remember doing the same kinds of things years ago for my wife's mother. What a mess and it went on for years.

In our case, the siblings were not much use either. Why is that always the way it seems to go? One child takes the reins and the others simply go along for the ride.

I'm lucky one way. I enjoy coffee. So I'll have my first cuppa java for the morning.

Cheers.
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Coffee inspires me to tinkle.
gillianleeza
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My sympathies for your troubles, Gill. We can commiserate and remember doing the same kinds of things years ago for my wife's mother. What a mess and it went on for years.

In our case, the siblings were not much use either. Why is that always the way it seems to go? One child takes the reins and the others simply go along for the ride.

I'm lucky one way. I enjoy coffee. So I'll have my first cuppa java for the morning.

Cheers.



Thank you. Dementia is such a hard thing to watch someone you love go through. I do the best I can to make things easier for both my parents.

The sibling thing I have no answer for.

Hopefully, the right buyer will come along soon to buy their house. In the meantime, I am enjoying the pool every chance I get. Soon I won't have that luxury.

I'll have lemonade to enjoy poolside.

Cheers.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
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My sympathies for your troubles, Gill. We can commiserate and remember doing the same kinds of things years ago for my wife's mother. What a mess and it went on for years.

In our case, the siblings were not much use either. Why is that always the way it seems to go? One child takes the reins and the others simply go along for the ride.

I'm lucky one way. I enjoy coffee. So I'll have my first cuppa java for the morning.

Cheers.



Thank you. Dementia is such a hard thing to watch someone you love go through. I do the best I can to make things easier for both my parents.

The sibling thing I have no answer for.

Hopefully, the right buyer will come along soon to buy their house. In the meantime, I am enjoying the pool every chance I get. Soon I won't have that luxury.

I'll have lemonade to enjoy poolside.

Cheers.


I've tried to speak to the heartbreak of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's in a micro-fiction story here and a poem on another site.

I will always have those poor souls in my thoughts.

It's time for a simple Sprite about now.

Cheers.
elizabethblack
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Just when you think things are going forward smoothly life says no. My parent's house was under contract and near the closing when the buyer suddenly lost her funding. What a mess.

Having to go back to showing the house again is not compatible with what is going on with my father's dementia. Sigh... I wish I had some help, but my only sibling seems to feel he doesn't need to pitch in.

I might have to start consuming caffeine. I don't like coffee so I'll have a coke as I steel myself for more meetings with realtors, doctors, and the staff at the retirement community.

I'm also going to miss the trip to Newfoundland my husband and I had planned. He will be going on his own since he already has the time off. I can't leave in the middle of this mess.

Okay, I am done with my self-pity party. Things could be much worse.

I hope the week is going well for everyone.

Cheers!


Gill, I sure feel for you. What a load of work you have already done and there is no end in sight. I used to read about the "part of your life when you take care of your parents" and it was always portrayed as very difficult. But my mother stated she would refuse to live with any of her four children and go to a "retirement" home. Sadly, while she was so strong physically, her mind slowly but then more quickly deteriorated. It took better than 10 years of caring for her and fighting her to go to assisted living. She kept burning things living on her own. And sideswiping other cars, etc. I was so lucky to have 3 siblings that pitched in. But it was not a part time job for those 10 years. You do everything you can to make sure you make yourself a priority. I am so disappointed you can't go to Newfoundland. (thanks for the lovely peach cobbler on my wall).
Survivor
Primus Omnium
The day has started well enough. We had rain last night so the lawn service may not get the grass mowed today.

The coffee is brewed and I've poured my first cup for the day.

Cheers.
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
Quote by gillianleeza
Just when you think things are going forward smoothly life says no. My parent's house was under contract and near the closing when the buyer suddenly lost her funding. What a mess.

Having to go back to showing the house again is not compatible with what is going on with my father's dementia. Sigh... I wish I had some help, but my only sibling seems to feel he doesn't need to pitch in.

I might have to start consuming caffeine. I don't like coffee so I'll have a coke as I steel myself for more meetings with realtors, doctors, and the staff at the retirement community.

I'm also going to miss the trip to Newfoundland my husband and I had planned. He will be going on his own since he already has the time off. I can't leave in the middle of this mess.

Okay, I am done with my self-pity party. Things could be much worse.

I hope the week is going well for everyone.

Cheers!


I sympathise too, Gill. I am trying to take care of my Mum from a distance since those who are nearer seem incapable. She also has mild Dementia but I feel that her days are becoming shorter now. Next week she will be 95 and, although she is physically well, I feel she has given up and is letting herself slip away. There is nothing I can do but make sure that she knows she is loved. In one month I am hoping to go away to Germany for a couple of weeks but I am wondering now, whether I will be able to. My dad died 36 years ago and she is the last of her generation.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
gillianleeza
Story Moderator
I'm not feeling as sorry for myself as I was earlier. Taking a day away from my responsibilities has been helpful. I made sure my parents had everything they needed for the day.

I am now tentatively planning a trip to the beach in late September or early October. Hopefully, everything will be settled by then.

Thank you to everyone for being so kind and understanding. I know everyone has problems and I tend to complain too much.

I'm relaxing with a glass of wine before bed.

I hope everyone is having a good week.

Cheers.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
It has been raining all night, quite heavily. It is raining still and I doubt the pup will venture out.

I will get the coffee brewing shortly.

Cheers.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Another damp morning. The pup and I went for a short walk. He has done his job for the moment. I will take my own walk when the dampness goes away and there is not a chill in the air.

I have my coffee pot brewing. I've checked for any new members. None this morning. And all the birthdays are for folks who haven't stopped by in years.

Cheers.
elizabethblack
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Hi, it is almost time for bed, but the day has been very good indeed. Have a delightful day tomorrow Sara and my dear Larry. I got the windshield replaced in my car yesterday and today took it up to my daughter's to borrow until her car is repaired. Nothing is smooth for more than a few days it seems. But that is life.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Good morning. It is sunny and dry today but there are warning signs put up on the walking/cycling paths to beware of the streams. They have flooded recently and now contain high levels of bacterial content. Kids and dogs should definitely avoid the streams.

I got a short walk in after I took the pup out. Now the coffee is brewing.

I saw a new escort service attempting to be a member here. Reported to the admins.

The only birthdays showing up today are accounts that have been inactive for years. I may send a "happy birthday" anyway.

Cheers.
gillianleeza
Story Moderator
It's a calm and quiet morning, so far. My oldest son is visiting so we all stayed up too late, but we had some lively discussions and good laughs.

Now waiting for everyone to wake up and decide what we want to do today. We'll spend some time with my parents but not sure what else. Maybe we'll do some baking.

I'll just sit here with lemonade and enjoy the quiet while it lasts.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Cheers!
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Humid here is marsh but I would have it no other way.
Dark_Apollo
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Concerned about the people of Whaley Bridge whose homes are threatened by a potential collapse of a dam above the town. I have at least two close friends who are affected, one of whom is the CofE viceroy Whaley Bridge. The parish church is also at risk.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/03/whaley-bridge-residents-allowed-to-return-for-15-minutes?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12
elizabethblack
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Concerned about the people of Whaley Bridge whose homes are threatened by a potential collapse of a dam above the town. I have at least two close friends who are affected, one of whom is the CofE viceroy Whaley Bridge. The parish church is also at risk.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/03/whaley-bridge-residents-allowed-to-return-for-15-minutes?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other




Oh Keith, how terrible this is. I'm so glad their representative is asking for answers as to why the damage happened and to see that it doesn't happen again.
I do hope all goes well for your friends, the church and and all residents.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Awaiting the brewing of the coffee. The flooded parts of the walking/cycling path are cleared mostly now so one can get some walking done.

Today would be a good day to write if I had some good ideas. We'll think about it.

Cheers.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Good day. Coffee is hot. Too hot to sip yet.

Really need to get some writing done today. That's the priority. No appointments until Thursday.

Cheers.