Thank you, my friend. My sister and I have always seen each other once or twice a year. Pete and I used to travel to PA every year, but I don't know if we'll ever get to do that again. I'm just so thankful she is able to come down to see us.
I am sorry (and ashamed to say) I have not gotten to read you since you moved to dreamwidth. I think I used to belong there so many years ago, but cannot even remember what my name was there. Anyway, if you’d care to share here, what is your breathing problem?
My sisters and I were born and raised in NW PA and, although we never got together that often--they're on the West Coast, I'm in Central NY State--at least the possibility was always there.
Now, I dunno, I feel sort of anchored here, to the place I moved after my wife passed away and to the daily routines that I've come to believe are keeping me sane and reasonably healthy.
My most pressing diagnosis is COPD. It's pretty well controlled, right now, by inhaled medications, and its progress has been slowed by having left behind the work life that caused it and the living environment that exacerbated it.
But it is progressive and being in control of my daily circumstances is how I feel best assured of my own survival and quality of life. If that makes sense.
Anyway, no need to worry about having lost touch--we've all had a lot to deal with and my own journal has not been very inspiring or uplifting in any case.
But I do enjoy and appreciate the art that you and your sister post and wanted to wish you and your families well...
" It's something when you're younger you don't think much about at all, but now, well, it's a daily topic for us, a big part of our lives with adjustments to be made and accepted." Both of us are 67 and are finding and learning that we have limitations.
I'm so happy for both you and your sister will be spending time together.
The mirrored curtains are really cool! I would love to jump into your pool for a nice swim!
That is so true! I can remember hearing Pete's dad (and Jeanne) and my parents talk so much about their illnesses.....now I understand. We are 75 and 79.
Glad you like the mirrored curtains. I love things like this, glass, reflections, mirrors. I just never tire of looking at them.
I love seeing these big photos of the mirror curtains - especially how they look from inside looking out. So cool! It'll be fun to relax and just watch them move in the breeze.
YES! You are such an early riser and I'm imagining seeing you up and about, sitting outside somewhere with a cup of coffee and watercolors (or journal) when I get up, (like it used to be). I'm going to try to be an early riser, too, while you are here. Don't want to waste a minute.
The full frame cameras (and lenses) seem so heavy to me. I hope that you find that they are wonderful, and perhaps I will reconsider. Enjoy your visitors -- the visits have been postponed for so long!
I will keep you posted on the full frame. The camera itself is a bit heavier, but it feels so good holding it and I don't think the lenses will be any different in weight, just the mounts might be different. I'm learning. I'm able to use my 80-400 and 150-600, they are both compatible on the DX and FX, and I carry those around a lot on the 7200. The 80-400 is my favorite lens. I think if I didn't blow up my photos and sell them, I wouldn't have considered the full frame. I'm hoping that part will be the big improvement for me.
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Also, wishing Pete the best. I'm at the beginning of that journey myself, the inhaled meds, etc.
Hope everyone enjoys the Father's Day fiesta...
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I am sorry (and ashamed to say) I have not gotten to read you since you moved to dreamwidth. I think I used to belong there so many years ago, but cannot even remember what my name was there. Anyway, if you’d care to share here, what is your breathing problem?
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Now, I dunno, I feel sort of anchored here, to the place I moved after my wife passed away and to the daily routines that I've come to believe are keeping me sane and reasonably healthy.
My most pressing diagnosis is COPD. It's pretty well controlled, right now, by inhaled medications, and its progress has been slowed by having left behind the work life that caused it and the living environment that exacerbated it.
But it is progressive and being in control of my daily circumstances is how I feel best assured of my own survival and quality of life. If that makes sense.
Anyway, no need to worry about having lost touch--we've all had a lot to deal with and my own journal has not been very inspiring or uplifting in any case.
But I do enjoy and appreciate the art that you and your sister post and wanted to wish you and your families well...
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I'm so happy for both you and your sister will be spending time together.
The mirrored curtains are really cool! I would love to jump into your pool for a nice swim!
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Glad you like the mirrored curtains. I love things like this, glass, reflections, mirrors. I just never tire of looking at them.
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