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Lou Laurinen
Cheered up my best friend Levi by going to the thrift shop- he’s an expert thrifter (his special interest) and really has an eye. He had fun posing me for a “photoshoot” with what I bought.
And a brand new unopened cheeseboard?!
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scleod
The only time I have a sense of relief from my neck injury or PCS is when I leave my physio session with my neck/back black and blue. This would be a good time to insert a masochist joke. But we all know the much more mundane truth. Sensory processing issues and deep rooted tension are real. Lol🤣
Lou Laurinen
Clever way to style my husband’s shirt (on myself lol)

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Judge
Judge
From watching the weather reports for your area , I'd say flannel is quite popular right now with just about everyone. ;)

Could be awkward here though. Next week it is supposed to reach 85 degrees.
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thejuice
Like the retro look! Preds automatically makes it better
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thejuice
That looks reminds me of the iconic "We can do it!" wartime propaganda poster!
scleod
Another possibly sleepless night as my mind wanders. Hopefully searching the recesses of my mind for sleep. Most likely finding the next "thing" it can fixate on.🙄🤣
Lou Laurinen
I’ve been quiet for the past day or so because I’m helping my best friend who is really struggling with his anxiety. We’re having a sleepover right now, and I’ve put on some meditation music for him and having a snuggle. Just a reminder that everyone is going through something ❤️‍🩹
Lou Laurinen
Lou Laurinen
Should probably clarify that my friend is gay but my husband doesn’t find cuddling with my friends weird regardless, he’s not insecure or anything
AprilR
AprilR
Your friend is so lucky to have you!
Lou Laurinen
Lou Laurinen
Aww thank you! I’m lucky to have him too. He’s the best.
Lou Laurinen
We're having a thunder and lightning storm. My husband is afraid of both of those things. Poor guy.
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I didn't but it always scared me. A quake only lasts a couple of minutes usually, but when you're trying to prevent your prize aquarium from breaking it seems like a very long time. :)
Judge
Judge
I guess I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie. I love the crash of thunder, especially when the lightning prepares me for a loud sound that in other circumstances I would be repelled. But here in the High Desert it pays to keep on eye on lightning strikes, particularly in any serious absence of rain. Dry lightning is what so easily sets the desert on fire here. When you want to immediately contact the fire department.
Crabcore
Crabcore
Storms still terrify me, too :eek:
Levelskid
What we call birthdays is just the amount of times the earth revolves around the sun since birth. It may not indicate physical age.
Lou Laurinen
Lou Laurinen
That's really interesting. Coming from someone who is 31 and looks and acts younger than 16, lol
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Dagan
Dagan
Cool, but I do sense nerves. Understandable. Your tone is definitely there, though. I hear it. Singing is muscles and training them, and you really will shine through more and more that you keep at it. You will build confidence, as well. You've got this.
Lou Laurinen
Another Preds game night with the guys. Hoping our boys in mustard yellow will defeat the Kraken, but so far this game is uh… not going well.
At least we have snacks…
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TBRS1
The temps are fluctuating madly and alternate between too cold, and then too warm for a good maple flow. After boiling, I have barely a quart so far.

If I had money to invest, I'd bet on a scarcity of maple syrup in the near future.
Yeshuasdaughter
3rd ER visit in a week. Beginning to wonder if I should sue the insurance company for negligence in not approving a wheelchair for me. My body is so weakened now from six months in bed, that I have a bunch of resulting health problems. Every time a doctor finds out I've been stuck at home, they blame my resulting debility for my weakness and illness.
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Yeshuasdaughter
Yeshuasdaughter
She's so pretty. Shiny and red :) With a black seat. Nice brakes too. Holds laundry baskets like a champ.
tree
tree
I know of two couples that do video and the wife is able bodied wife/husband in chair.
One advantage of having husband in chair, both wives agreed, *never have to
carry packages.*
Squirmy and Grubs
Yeshuasdaughter
Yeshuasdaughter
Absolutely true. After shopping, I can hang some of the bags on the headrest. The rest, I can lace through the seatbelt as I strap the seatbelt around my waist. So I don't really have to carry bags either.

Heavy boxes weigh almost nothing when they're just placed on my lap in the wheelchair. So I can carry big boxes pretty far. Like if we're going to the post office or something.
Levelskid
I find it's nice to do one thing that makes you happy each day. It adds up to lifetime of happiness.
Metalhead
Metalhead
And that is why I always have a cup of coffee when I wake up at my place.
Aspychata
Aspychata
I planted some plants with beautiful red tones, just adds a pop of color, and l smile.
Hazel_1914
At the hospital with my roommate. We found out someone's been hurting one of our friends and now we're waiting on forensic nurse and some doctors.
Lou Laurinen
Lou Laurinen
Omg, that is so sad and terrible :( I wish you all the best and hope this situation is dealt with swiftly so everyone can recover. Hope the perpetrator gets in trouble.
Aspychata
Aspychata
This sounds super creepy.
Trophonius
Trophonius
Why do you mean by "hurting"? And why?
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