THE DAY WAS COOLER THAN NORMAL FOR BEING AUGUST. I putted about the house some in the morning as I was under the weather with gut issues. I felt better than the previous day, but not 100%. The cooler temps lifted my spirits and I knew it would be wonderful walking weather, still I didn't walk until noon which is late for me and the temps had raised to the high 70s. Getting too close for comfort. If I had my act together I would have walked when it was 60 something.
With a cool breeze I walked downtown of small-town America dropping a letter off at the Post Office. I continued to walk some neighborhoods and then returned HOME to cool off. Afterwards I did paperwork and some laundry. I didn't have much to give as I was still dealing with stomach cramps.
Hubby had moved the large metal birdcage outside to sit beside the lilac bush so I can easily see it when looking through the kitchen window while washing dishes. It looks great there. I wanted this tall birdcage to add to our flower garden as a garden decoration. When researching the birdcage, it seems like SAMs had sold it once upon a time. Not sure how long ago, so I know it's not an antique, but a nice reproduction of one. At any rate, I am so pleased to have it on the property.
The midweek afternoon got away from me which didn't stop me from closing my eyes for an hour. After waking, I worked on placing items on the dining room table that needed to be removed from the front bedroom making way for this furniture swap. Perhaps I will make a dent in the mess.
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Meatless Chili for Lunch and for an afternoon snack, I ate a banana and tablespoon of peanut butter sipping on 8.5 oz. of pineapple juice. Whalaah, the FOUR O'CLOCK TEA took place like clockwork meaning I am getting into my psych a TEA TIME practice even if I don't drink tea everyday. Stop at FOUR to take a break before the evening hits and meal time prep takes place. A rhythm is happening. Good.
A deliciously warm baked zucchini with onions, peppers and spices was our vegetarian supper. Mountain Valley water from the green glass bottled was sipped through the day plus the meal for liquid beverage.
As the day slipped into the evening, the outdoor temps were in the 60s and when I heard this I decided that I'd walk another mile at the track. I understand that it is a good plan to take a short walk after eating for the diabetic as the exercise helps with preventing sugar spikes. Will try to remember this and walk after supper instead of sitting as I have done for quite some time.
Quickly I slipped my shoes on and out the door I went. On my third lap I noticed our other car parked by PETE. This meant that HUBBY had drove out to the track. There he was sitting on the bleachers. He told me since it was getting darker that he needed to be there. hugs.
I finished my 4th lap and remembered that I needed to go to the dollar store for a greeting card as our daughter.in.law's birthday is coming up. Drove HOME so HUBBY could return his car and ride along with me to the store. Picked him up and went for the card. Afterwards, I drove around the community to continue cooling off from walking. It was a best walking weather I have had in a very long time as there was a gentle breeze with the temps being 68 degrees and lowering. It was awesome and I felt energized walking my mile. A beautiful SUMMER evening. Beautiful like AUTUMN.
Picked up the mail from our post office box and then drove out to the storage unit to pick up some packing boxes. By this time it was dark outside. Night had fallen.
The boxes will be taped and ready to use for packing dishes that are in the TV buffet which holds depression glass dishes. I can't move the piece of furniture full of dishes. I'll have to pack the dishes to relocate to the other room where this piece of furniture will sit. Eventually the TV will sit back on it when the corner of the room is changed/remodeled. As for now the buffet is too long to fit along the wall that the TV will be. Temporarily the TV will sit on a cedar chest which is shorter in width. Gosh, it seems like we have to morph along which sometimes causes mental fatigue waiting for the finished product.
MENTAL FATIGUE. I can identify. When I see others fly through a remodel in their home or a building built in a blink of a eye, even with knowing they have a crew to do the work, I get in trouble thinking that I am running at a much slower pace that takes months... sometimes years for the projects to be completed. Mental fatigue can become a problem so keeping things in perspective is a work. Still the struggle is real and something to contend with. I have to talk to myself about keeping my chin up.
This morning as I am typing my blog, I'm slowing eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast that's sprinkled with cinnamon, blueberries, banana slices and almond milk. Trying to eat slower each time with the meal taking at least 20 minutes to eat. This alone is a challenge as I tend to start eating way too fast as if I'm in a race and in hurry to cross the finish line. Now, I mindfully watch the clock as I dine making sure that I don't put the spoon or fork back in my mouth between bites too quickly. Breakfast has taken 35 minutes to eat this morning and there's still oatmeal in my bowl. Way to go, hot shot.
I watched a YouTube movie the other day about a woman who has a eating disorder. I watched the movie on my computer as I was sitting in my recliner. I don't usually do this, but I had cramps and felt like today was the day to watch a free movie in my lap.
Just as some people will not eat at all or they binge eat then purge to get rid of the horrific amount of food they gorged themselves with, there are others who eat small amounts of food way too fast. I'm one of those that eats way too fast and does not savor the flavor. It has taken practice for me to eat slow and deliberately feel the food in my mouth with my teeth chewing the morsels. I think sometimes, I just want to get the meal out of the way quickly because I have so much to do other than eat a relaxed meal leisurely or unwelcome memories come about previous meal times that I don't want to be reminded about. I am having to do mindful eating and make the meal a pleasant experience instead of a feeding tank.
Do we gorge ourselves with certain foods because we are wanting to feed ourselves foods that makes us feel good or trying to cover up some kind of pain with the food or out of boredom we fill a void. Entertaining ourselves or using the food as an excuse to not do something we don't want to do happens. I know in my life, I have used food as a substitute for working at something that needs done. I'd rather pop in my mouth a potato chip than do the dishes. Pick or choose, I'd reward myself with junk food instead of doing a daily chore. It's easier to eat when exhausted. It's easier to eat than leave it alone. Last night I was tired and wanting to eat something sweet. I told myself no. You don't need it. Popcorn made with olive oil would come later which is the diabetics friend. 🍿🍿🍿
The 1986, 1 hour 40 minute movie Drama was KATE'S SECRET with Meredith Baxter as Kate. She struggles with wanting to be perfect while constantly living in fear that her own husband would leave her as she was told as a child that it was her fault that her father left her mother. The movie is nearly 40 years old, but the story is very relatable in today's society. How many children are starving for healthy words to be spoken over them? SO many. What about grown ups?
Okay, I'll be walking this morning in the cool of the day at the track. I love it when I am alone at the track. The scenery is beautiful to look at and it makes me thankful I have this place to walk laps in the sunshine. I speak freely with my maker and get my thoughts out as a stress reliever while exercising. Therapy. The rhythm of walking takes over and away I go. At present, I walk the mile in about 27 minutes depending on how well I am feeling. By the time I drive to the track, walk and cool off, a half hour has easily passed.
It's easy to stare at the heavens above, take an interest in the clouds and listen to the birds chirping in the distance. Last night while walking, there were a multitude of moths fluttering across my path getting in the way as I briskly took another step on the track. Nature is present.
What are my plans for the day? Continuing tending to items that need moved out of the pink room, taping up packing boxes, filling them, laundry, walking, bathing after walking, more laundry, watering the porch plants, correspondences, blogging, walking, eating nutritiously dense meals, cleaning up, doing a few household chores, talking to my elderly momma. Each day, I usually check the news and research other issues. etc. Life's good and I am blessed to be able to say so.
POLITICAL POISON. How many dictators and authoritarian leaders have hung banners of themselves on large buildings?
Some dictators known for using banners of themselves for propaganda purposes include Kim Jong Un, Adolf Hitler, and Idi Amin.
These and other authoritarian leaders use giant banners, portraits, and posters to project an image of power, infallibility, and omnipresence, which reinforces their cult of personality.
Current examples
- North Korea (Kim Jong Un): Banners and giant portraits of Kim Jong Un and his predecessors, Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung, are ubiquitous across the country. Propaganda portrays the leader as a caring, "friendly father" to the nation, with images frequently featured in posters and public displays.
Historical examples
- Nazi Germany (Adolf Hitler): The Nazi regime promoted a cult of personality around Hitler on a mass scale. Portraits, posters, and busts of the "Führer" were reproduced in massive quantities and displayed in homes and public venues. Streets and squares were also renamed in his honor.
- Soviet Union (Joseph Stalin): Propaganda under Stalin used doctored images to erase any trace of political enemies he had "purged". This manipulation of history through visual media helped cement his authority and maintain a carefully controlled public image.
- Uganda (Idi Amin): From 1971 to 1979, Amin's government used official photographers to document his public appearances and create propaganda. Thousands of these images were used to project a positive image of his government while masking its brutality and human rights abuses.
- China (Mao Zedong): During the Cultural Revolution, Mao's image was everywhere, from posters to statues. The display of his image was used to promote his revolutionary ideology and maintain control.
Where am I going with this? Why should it matter? Our present President has started hanging banners of his face on buildings. hum. Heil. Love him or hate him, I believe the banners are a sign of what is scheduled to promote a dictator in the works. If you've followed how Hitler took over Germany, Mister Trump is following in Hitler's footsteps. Significant similarities. Can't be. No, no, not possible. Just how did Hitler do what he did?
Are our leaders selected, not elected? Who's really in charge over the political world? Is there such a thing as the illuminati? Are there bloodlines that run things?
Is mind control a real thing? Heil.
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