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Bartie, that's great, swimming is very relaxing. I'm slowly learning to garden (gardening in pots). And, *** PirateLady, quilting -- what a wonderful craft, but, yeh, it does take up a lot of space. (I'd have more space if I weren't such a craft-supplies hoarder. I get so many ideas in my...

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Hi PirateLady, I have lots of things I like to do, but, getting to them (like that rut you mentioned) is another story. I like to bead: making earrings takes less time (easier to feel a sense of accomplishment). I love folksy art and making satirical cartoons based on puns. I'm a wacky...

Wow, a red one!: I remembered a lot of sky blue ones. I miss them, perhaps I'll have to get one for my back yard to irk some of my neighbors who tisk-tisk at me for not keeping a perfectly manicured yard! (Thanks, Britt) *** You might be a bit old school if you had a rolodex or Polaroid...

Prime-no, it does so suck to have to ask for money help from friends or family. Especially when someone else fails to pay on something that isn't your fault. *** I'm relieved and a bit celebratory because I got through the work day and when I woke up I wondered, "How the hell am I going to do...

Since you're an artist and since you like the Day of the Dead, are you familiar with the engravings of José Guadalupe Posada? Most of the Day of the Dead folk artists and Mexican muralists have borrowed so much from his skeleton characters. If you're not familiar with him, you might get a kick...

Exactly! I was so petrified of death until I went to Mexico to study. I came back with so much added to my soul and perspective. Hot wax! That sounds great. I've always wanted to play around with Batiking (I think that's done with wax, right?). Great new word, too: encaustic. Love...

Kind of narcisistic to quote myself -- doh! But, I'm uploading that ornament. Today is the first of two consecutive days of the Mexican Days of the Dead. Cheers for all your good work joining the art group!!!

Kudos to you Traumagirl :happy: for breaking the cycle and encouraging innocent enjoyment of Halloween treats. KP, glad you got through it. :tup: Though I adore Halloween, there are neighbors who celebrate all sorts of occasions with firecrackers, which drives me as crazy as it drives my furry...

Shellbell, it's amazing isn't it how we manage to be in situations that perfectly fit that PTSD dynamic of constant attraction-to and avoidance-of things that are triggering. The weapon that frightens me most is a knife, yet, my boyfriend -- who also has PTSD -- carries a switchblade. He even...

...and Mr. Greenjeans (for some reason he had such a calming effect on me).

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Thanks whitneys story for the suggestion -- yep, once I finally got off my duff I made certain I picked up some coffee and a couple of Halloween cupcakes with vintage-style witch picks on them. (I can't eat the cupcakes yet until the headache's completely gone, but when it is...:hungry:) ***...

Hey, Brit, I think you and I must be alike! Every year (save for this one) I work my arse off to make my porch more enticing. I sit out there in the chill just waiting. I see some go to the houses across the street and I get up and yell out "Trick or Treat!" Just to get them to see I've got...

(I had a cupcake for lunch yesterday and one for breakfast the day before! -- You are so not alone in your deserved indulgence!!!);)

Happy Birthday -- another October one! Hope you have a grand evening and may the blessings for a great birthday be with you throughout the fall and winter.

That seems like a really good suggestion. Rachelove, even if you might not want your significant other to check out the site yet, perhaps you have a friend you're close to who might find it helpful, too. Best in everything.

So glad you're joining this forum. When things are so out-of-kilter due to the myriad of PTSD symptoms, so many people here can relate and help in just as many ways. Dear hopes for getting through each day with self-love and love from others. You're being very strong writing and sharing with...

I love how you rearranged the colors in each stanza -- lovely.:tup:

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My black cat, Sombra (Shadow), is a very ferrel, shy, momma cat. I've had her for two years now. She was so terribly jumpy and fearful of petting, etc. I went very slowly with her getting used to me. Incrementally, she would get closer and closer: first, lounging in the periphery of whatever...

Hope you told hubby: It's curtains for you!!! (I can't believe it's noon already; I am so freakin' behind): Anxious.

Crappy: I've got a sinus headache. (And I'm almost out of coffee.:()

Spiderallis, Recently I had to go through a new intake too. Never fun. Hope it goes ok. Love the idea of a gingerbread milkshake. Best for a flavorful end to a rough day.