Thursday, December 15, 2016

Respite


 I heard you all loud and clear yesterday. I need to take a break so I did. The Mister was still doing Old Mom duty so I had a quiet day to myself. I dipped into the fancy Christmas coffee and added a splash of brandy. It helped.



 I even broke into the fruitcake a few days early. I didn't knit, sew, weave, or create anything. I just was and it helped. It really, really did especially when I got the call that the car was totaled. Sigh. Pass the brandy.



During my lazy afternoon I discovered the coolest thing ever. It's called Radio Garden and it lets you scan the globe and listen to radio stations from all over-and I mean all over. I think that is way cool and can't wait to use it on Christmas Eve. I used to always listen to shortwave programs on Christmas Eve when I was kid back when the internet wasn't even a thing you could imagine. I still send cards and Christmas packages to friends I made over the airwaves back in the day. It's a small world.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 15, 2016 at 12:50 AM

    I am so sorry about your car. UGH! Maybe a SECOND piece of fruitcake would help.

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  2. BetsyDecember 15, 2016 at 1:31 AM

    I second Dee's comment and maybe another splash of Brandy in your coffee?! :-) Radio Garden does sound interesting and I'm glad that a day of resting helped.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  3. The Well Fed WheelDecember 15, 2016 at 1:36 AM

    Oh no! I was afraid of that. It looked pretty damaged. If that reckless driver that hit you has insurance you'll get a new car though. Terrible inconvenience though. You may need more spiked coffee and fruit bread to get you through.

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  4. LianaDecember 15, 2016 at 3:47 AM

    Thank you for the radio link. Already listening.

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  5. VeraDecember 15, 2016 at 9:08 AM

    Crap about the car! So glad you took a day to yourself. And yes, more brandy and more fruitcake is in order. The Radio Garden looks way cool!!

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  6. Delighted HandsDecember 15, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    I'm glad you gave yourself a rest! Sorry about the car; such a hard blow!

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  7. WanderingcatstudioDecember 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    Sorry about the car. But glad to hear you're taking time for yourself. And I concur with Dee... more fruitcake! And maybe another splash or two of brandy.

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  8. kathy bDecember 15, 2016 at 1:02 PM

    Oh how cool is Radio Garden! What a gift. I'll ask my Irish friend whom Im meeting today for coffee, if she listens to it! Fruitcake looks amazing Lady! Car condolences

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  9. UnknownDecember 15, 2016 at 2:26 PM

    I'm doing exactly the same thing today - just kind of "being". And I'm listening to a podcast on BBC4extra. Hearing that a car is totaled is so heartbreaking - I'm just thankful that you're physically all right. I know there are some things you have to do - You'll get them done so much better with this rest day!

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  10. MeredithDecember 15, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    I am so glad you took a day for yourself, you have been moving at the speed of sound! So sorry about the car!

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  11. Caffeine GirlDecember 15, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    Good for you for giving yourself a break. I know that's not easy to do at this time of year! I was devastated when my beloved Prism was totalled by a Badger football fan a few years ago. Still miss that car!

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