The storms caused flooding locally, not my street, and damage to trees and shrubs. Gary's hydrangea was destroyed, and he salvaged branches for me to put in water.
So something good came from the storm.
Today's an emotional day. Handsome Son has his birthday. And it's the anniversary of Handsome Partner's death, at home in hospice care. He went home in the early evening of our son's birthday, with only Handsome Son present. I'd stepped out for a minute.
We'll celebrate the birthday when HS is free to come over. I expect to make a chocolate cake. Maybe there will be takeout pizza, his choice of toppings.
Misfits box arrived, reminding me that daily life comes crowding in anyway
with the ingredients for a Yeung Man Cooking recipe involving oyster mushrooms, miso tofu, soy sauce, and other ingredients I already have.
Lovely fruit, cherries, peaches, plums,
this is a good year for stone fruit.
With berries and salad greens, as well as the yogurt I just made, can't go far wrong. And the plant based sausage goes with a lot of ideas, mostly quick ones.
I wonder if today's events are the reason I was struggling recently? Your body knows even when you don't.
Anyway happy day everyone, especially people with August birthdays, powerful Leos.
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Your flowers are stunning. I’ve planted one of those hydrangeas. Hopefully this year I get some beautiful blooms
ReplyDeleteYes I totally agree your body knows and reacts. My brothers birthday is in a week or so and he has been gone now for 27 years. I think that added to my down day
Happy birthday to your handsome son
I'll pass on your good wishes to Handsome Son. I hope your hydrangea holds up better against storms than this one did.
DeleteI believe that the body remembers for sure. Box of goodies looks good.
ReplyDeleteYes, even when we don't really remember the dates.
DeleteA lovely box of misfits this week. Happy cooking and eating!
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes, nice prospect.
DeleteThe Bing cherries this year have been the best they've been in years. I can even taste them a little.
ReplyDeleteSadness has a stress of its own, silent and tiring. I hope you are feeling better.
The fruit has been wonderful, surprisingly, since the weather's been so extreme. I am feeling better, thank you. You're right, sadness does drain your energy. But I'm doing better. The cooler weather is a great help, too.
DeleteI hope today wasn't too challenging. Those anniversaries can be very hard, no matter how many years have passed. I hope you made something delicious from the fruit and will look forward to celebrating HS's birthday soon.
ReplyDeleteI got through it. It's a difficult day because of the two opposite kinds of significance. But it's nearly over. And when HS is free, we'll enjoy that time. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteIt makes sense that your recent struggles were because of the anniversary. I hope the sweetness of Handsome Son’s birthday makes up for the difficult memories.
ReplyDeleteIt's a relief when such days are over and hard for your son, too. Happy birthday to him and happier memories predominating as time goes by.
ReplyDeleteAnniversaries can be hard but I hope you and your son will enjoy his birthday plans. Chocolate cake and pizza sound fun. Hugs to you both and Happy Birthday to him.
ReplyDeleteI hope the day was had with some happy memories too. Thinking of you, Boud
ReplyDeleteHugs, Boud.
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
When I read what today's date is in your life I thought, "Well, there you go." Yes. The body knows.
ReplyDeleteWe are getting a lot of rain today, but it's more gentle and steady.
ReplyDeleteA day with a range of emotions I know, no doubt equally as difficult for Handsome Son. Please give him my best wishes when you do celebrate.
ReplyDelete(ps. - pictures are back!)
I can certainly see how such a momentous anniversary would seep into your subconscious even if you weren't entirely aware. Happy birthday to your son!
ReplyDeleteHandsome Partner slipped away when you stepped out. I imagine he was waiting for that moment, not wanting to leave in your presence. I think that was an act of love.
ReplyDeleteI think you are correct, this is likely the reason you have been feeling off. The best to HS (and to you). The stone fruit looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA mixed emotion day and undoubtedly contributing to your down time. All that fruit looks delicious. I think I could live on bread, cheese, and fruit.
ReplyDeleteMy summer breakfast is a slice of seedy bread and and a helping of fruit.
DeleteReading this several days late, I hope you're feeling better, Liz. You make me think I haven't fully understood the saying, "the body remembers trauma" (or however that goes, exactly). I've thought it was referring to physical trauma, but now I'm thinking it means much more. You've given me something to look into and understand better. Thank you for sharing what you wrote on this day.
ReplyDeleteI think the body expresses emotions physically, as well as physical experience. It explains a lot.
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