Save A Frog Day

I am declaring it Save A Frog Day in Monkton - and I am going for the Gold Star.  Why, you may ask?  Well, I saved 8 frogs from the pool today - 9 if you allow me to count the one that jumped back in.  Don't they just look pleased as punch?

These two guys were intertwined (not sure why:-)) but at first glance, I thought the spotted one was a little snake wrapped around the dark one, but I think they are happy to be drying out in the sun, and can carry on later.

I told Barney that I am the front runner, and he is down at the pool now thinking he can come close. 

The Ayurveda consultation with Susan was really enlightening.  We had a good talk about things going on in my life, reviewed my evaluation sheet and my food journal.  It is important to understand your dosha, and I was shocked to find out that at first glance, she feels I am Vata reducing.  I thought for sure I had a strong Kapha dosha, but it seemed to made sense to me after it was explained a bit.

While she will be sending me more information on a balancing diet, she gave me a few things to start with - such a using ghee and incorporating guinoa into my diet.

  So, being enthusiast about getting my digestive track back into balance, I made quinoa and ghee this morning.  One was more successful than the other:-(

Back to the drawing board on the Ghee.

Also, I did not know that there was an Indian Market on Cranbrook Road, so I will stop in there and get a few items on my list.

Barney just came in - frogless - " Ha!" I say. " I laugh in the face of anyone trying to beat my record."

Save a frog today - it may be someone's prince!

Have you looked outside today?  The rain is coming down in a steady pattern, and if you zoom in with your super-power eyes, you can see the blades of grass with their mouths wide opened and the flowers are smiling from petal to petal!


I have been watching my grandkittens while Jess and Mikey are visiting national parks in California, after they left the Coachella Festival ("listening to bands that I have never heard of").  Here are Sumo and Otis watching the crows eat their breakfast, and then, Sumo outside in a tree before the rains fell.

You can also see Dandy in the background waiting for his breakfast.


Today, after work, I am going to Breathe Books in Hampden for an ayurvedic consultation with Susan Weis-Bohlen.http://www.breathebooks.com/ayurveda/index.php  Very excited about this and eager to learn more about myself.  In the meantime, working at home for the first couple hours (until rain subsides) is the call.  


Challenge for you today:  Make someone feel good about themselves by something you say or do.  It will make YOUR day!


Hugs,
Trish

My Morning..so far - in pictures

LingLing watches the crows eating their breakfast

Squirrel spots some pumpkin seeds

Oh Oh - Here comes an intruder

Let me stuff my mouth before he gets here

One more seed!

Isaac - poor boy is so underfed.

What did Clio do now?  Self-punishment?

Fed the 'pacas

Dexter's Pharmacy and schedule - done for the morning

Kitties get their eyes, teeth and ears cleaned - they really love this part of the day:-(

Challenge No. 1 - Barney's bathroom - spakled some last night and sanded this morning

Spakled the other wall

Dexter gets a special bath every other day.  He looks so happy.

Challenge No. 2 - Barney's Office to ready for painting - I cleaned one closet yesterday.

Challenge No. 2 - 1/2 of the office to sort, save, discard or donate.

The other half of the office - who said I did not know how to have fun??

I did find this!  Who knows who she is?

Bye for now.  Need to shower and get to work.

xxxooo

Trish

And Yet Another Package???

I must admit that I was almost orgasmic when I parked the car and spotted another package at my front door.  Two days in a row?? I  cannot take it.  This one was from Arbonne - the party Jess hosted last week.  I was curious to discover if they had used enviornmentally correct Cornstarch Peanuts and ready and armed to write a complaint if they did not....but, alas, they used ordinary packing paper - fully recyclable - so I could rest. 

I was first very excited to try my new lipstick, but I still had my 24-hour Target lipstick on which had about 17 hours left.  So, tomorrows tale will tell about that.  What I could not believe was that by becoming an annual 'partner' for $29, you could pick any product from the Arbonne line for free!  I selected the neck treatment cream priced at $85!  Cannot wait for that either.  Maybe next time you see me, you won't recognize me! (even if you do, please prentend you don't).

Nicholas (old goat) seems to be pairing well, mostly with Dandy.  It is going to take a little time for Isaac (other younger goat) to accept him.  But, he just got his medicine for his arthritis and we are hoping that it kicks in soon so he can walk a bit easier.

Dexter came to work with me today, along with some Surprise Shop browsing.  He is such a good boy - except for the horrible itching.  Hopefully, the Healthy Skin meds from Drs. Foster and Smith catalog will help.

xxxooo

YAY! There is a Package at the Door!!!

OK~who does not like to receive a package in the mail?  Even though you have ordered or purchased it, the anticipation of opening it is so much fun.  Last week, I ordered a bunch of pet stuff from Dr. Foster's catalog: for Dexter~  a special combo medication for healthy skin (he just scratches so much), flea & tick applications, special food and sweet potato fries treat (which he originally snubbed, but later ate).  for the kitties~ flea meds, special food and treats.  And the best thing is that it was all packed with Cornstarch Peanuts!!!

Have you ever had Cornstarch Peanuts in a package or can you tell the difference.  These peanuts are actually edible (not that one would eat them) so they are not dangerous around pets.  But my most favorite thing is that you can moisten them at one end and another one will stick to it.  You can make a chain or one of those beautiful necklaces reminiscent to the lovely noodle necklaces our kids made for us in kindergarten for Mother's Day!  I am like a kid who discards the toy and play with the box...except that I play with the peanuts!  Check yours out next time and thank your sender for using them - not only environmentally smart, but fun to play with.

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Goat?

Really, boys...Calling out your distress signal upon seeing Nicholas the 15-year old goad??? Mikey, Arthur and Churie should be ashamed of themselves.  What ninnies.

Working from home can have its advantages (might as well make the beds while I am back here) as well as its disadvantages (checking and answering emails from dawn to dusk) - but, hey!  I did not get out of my pajamas until 2:00!

I am working on a power point presentation of Baltimore County during 1812-1814, in recognition of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore (September 1814) during the War of 1812 and am finding that because this was  before the wave of agricultural prosperity that brought forth so many stone houses, there is limited information regarding houses and other buildings - other than the Perry Hall  and Hampton Mansions.. But, I think with engravings, maps and monuments, along with some Churches and a few vernacular houses, it could be quite interesting.  Also to include the dress of that era as well as social activities, etc.

 Another pitfall to working at home - getting so involved that you forget to plan dinner.......

Life is a Balancing Act

You lose two - you gain two.

Recently, I lost two of my kitties:  my beloved Jazzy and Tine-Tine.  So, yesterday, in beautiful downtown Monkton, with the sun shining and all being right with the world, we balanced the scales.

First comes Dexter, my sister's Shih Tzu.  He has to be the most lovable and laid-back dog in the world.  He goes to work with me, naps patiently while I run into the store, snores soothingly at the foot of my bed and basically is my shadow.  I am delighted to have his companionship.  Here he is with the boys: Churie, Mikey and Arthur.

Next comes Nicholas.  Nicholas is a 15-year old pygmy goat who has lost his 3 siblings and was very lonely all by himself.  He has arthritis in his knees (notice how they are roughened by kneeling down alot) and is trying to make friends with Isaac  and the other non-alpacas.  It is not going to be easy for him.  I truly understand the term "old goat" now.  But, this morning, he came somewhat running from the barn to the side fence to be fed with the rest of them.  And, he loved his peppermint treats for dessert.

The animals are happy, Mama is happy - thus, Barney is happy.  Southview Farm is in balance once again.