Hugs
I find that putting a positive spin on things makes them more real. Like running out of water each day, which I do. It is a nuisance but there is nothing I can do in the middle of winter. Today I will do a load of laundry and if there is still water I'll do something else. I found that if I worried about things they got in the way of other projects to the point I couldn't make decisions. It took some practice but now running out of water is a fact and that thought is on a shelf in the back of my mind. Besides some days I don't run out.
Like the snow, if the neighbour doesn't come remove it I will have too. That thought is shelved too.
I like shovelling snow, but it is hard for me to do. So cleaning my deck is about my limit. I don't use that door so it is for the cat. Visitors use it so usually they shovel the deck and steps. Thinking positive doesn't make me ache any less, I just don't notice so much. Every bit helps because the reality is that winter is long.
Speaking of 2014 projects, I know that although I went into fall in good shape there is always a lot of clean up and prep to do, seeds to order. Trees to prune. Come march I might as well throw the chairs out, I won't have time to sit.
Sunny pruned the trees last time and did a fine job. This year if the neighbours want more wine they can prune the trees, Fair trade I think. I still think I'll take out another two trees. But that thought is shelved too.
Sitting here with a coffee watching it snow. It is so pretty. The trees have been covered for weeks. Usually the wind comes up and blows them clear. So another thought in the back of my mind is that trees are going to possibly go across the power line. I don't care, I'm prepared.
Davit
