The Quiet

 

Hello! How are you? 

After a week of dry hot weather, we finally had some rain. Our area is still behind in rain accumulation but the bit we had helped a lot. Frodo and I walk early in the mornings before the sun has a chance to be intense. I've flipped my whole morning routine around so I can get some exercise. 

I'm enjoying the quiet this week. Nothing going on and oodles of time to read or knit. I started a pair of gift socks only to rip it all out and start over again. They were too big?! I love when I make rookie mistakes, it's humbling. 

Frodo had his vet recheck. He is doing much better and clinically has minimal symptoms, but his liver is still wonky, but not alarmingly wonky. I'm grateful his symptoms are under control once more and he acts like his old self (annoying at times, lol). He will see the vet again in October when he is FIFTEEN years old. He hates the vet and lets her know it.

I've been exercising more in the house and incorporating more strength training. I've been doing the same routine for ages and thought I needed to spice it up. I am grateful I can do what I want to do when I listen to my body.


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsJuly 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM

    I am so glad to hear Frodo is doing so well! (and this morning, the much cooler air was such a blessing!)

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  2. VeraJuly 19, 2024 at 8:09 AM

    Good news about Frodo!! This morning feels a little chilly here (I feel foolish writing that). Love that little quote at the bottom of your journal page. Pretty sock yarn!

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  3. CynthiaJuly 19, 2024 at 8:24 AM

    Wonderful news about Frodo! After two weeks of crazy hot and humid weather here in North Central MA, it is a non humid dry cool morning and I am loving it. I am actually excited to be able to vacuum today! I love your journal too!!

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  4. JuliannJuly 19, 2024 at 9:02 AM

    Good news about Frodo. I have had a very busy week and look forward to a quiet one next week.

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  5. LeftycrafterJuly 19, 2024 at 11:22 AM

    Yea Frodo. Such good news. I look forward to when I can walk outside again. Our coolest overnight temps are still in the 90s. Indoor exercise equipment is my friend. Enjoy your weekend

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  6. JaneJuly 19, 2024 at 8:21 PM

    Hooray for Frodo feeling better. Quiet weeks are so nice. Your journal and pen coordinate with your yarn. I do like it when the color coordinating thing happens. Can I ask if that is a fountain pen in your photo and if so what kind? I've always wanted to try one.

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  7. Deb J. in UtahJuly 19, 2024 at 9:23 PM

    Glad you had a nice quiet, relaxing week. It's good news that Frodo is feeling better. Glad you got some rain. We could sure use some as well. I hope you have a good weekend.

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  8. ConnieJuly 22, 2024 at 6:34 AM

    Love the color of your gift socks...I'm so glad Frodo is feeling better. Your post is a good reminder that I need to get back to strenght training again.

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