The Catalyst of Turmoil

In the measure of things, when turmoil blankets life, I believe, it can be a catalyst for change.  Change to take the overwhelming too much, and get out from under it by lifting yourself up.

Starting out easy on yourself at a reasonable pace. Focus on endeavors that can bring you success, even when you don’t win every time. 

I’m searching for blogs and vlogs/channels to balance my main interests with my reading and viewing time. So far, the inspiration is rewarding.

Writing is back on my agenda. Gentle Scary Stories is a public blog again. There will be weekly installments of short stories as well as commentary about my writing process.

 At present, a story I began years ago has the first part posted. It is based on a true event that I experienced. As it is often said about writing, write about what you know.

 Thank you for visiting

     

The Nostradamus Sparrow 
an old favorite digital photograph

Day 197 of Week 29 In July 2026

Sunflower bud

 Have a wonderful weekend

Read a book of poetry

Write a poem

Sketch wildflowers

Make a deluxe potato salad

Sing a hymn 

Tell the Sun a funny story

Have a picnic with friends

Use bug repellent & sunscreen

The Blog Expedition

Reading blogs is often a boost of inspiration. To enhance the experience, I’ll pursue finding blogs in areas of interest. A weekly blog expedition will add blogs to a bookmark folder. 

In the weeks following, reading the favorites will sort the blogs to regularly read, and the others to visit sometimes. 

What’s interesting starting out to blog search is that in the year’s of my blog reading, my favorites don’t cover well my main interests. The majority are for needlework, sewing, crafts, and such. I read more about gardening and quilting than I do fine art, creative writing or geology. 

Fine Point. It is the people over content that are interesting! I will explore that idea further during my stepping back healing time. 

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Sewing— it’s not just a craft,

it’s therapy. 

Proverb

Photograph of the Week

My Go to sewing repair kit

Glitch (was) going on

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Stepping back

Once again, things get in the way of life going smoothly for me. On one side, I reached my limit dealing with a situation (resolved). On another side, sorrow appears. Not to leave much of a sliver for relief to shine through, adjusting to my injury fills in the rest. 

I usually take refuge here as blogging is a place away from most of the woes of life. I’m taking a step back for prayer and time to heal. I will post a weekly photograph and read blogs.

Enjoy your summer

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After much needed sleep, I am feeling better. Yesterday was turmoil heavy. Today things are clearer. The theme for this week is: Better

Day 191 of Week 28 in July 2026

Peak summer time is the best part because it is hot, stormy, full of being outdoors and being summery.

I polished my right hand fingernails using two fingers sticking out of the wrist splint wrap. It was funny to do. The left hand nails look great polished nice with no chips, all the same length filed perfectly. They almost look fake. The right hand is shabby polish all worn and chipped. 

The other day I bought a treat, a mini pint of ice cream (at the same price of the old pint size container.) Calculating calories for that day, I mentally screamed when I saw 930 calories on the info. 😱 For about a cup of ice cream, that is outrageous. No more treats without checking the calories first. 

Day lilies are beautiful to see on the side of the road. However, allergy wise they are sneeze. city. Sinus stuffed, one’s balance can be off. I believe it is best to be on the summer slow setting. 

Have a Summery Weekend!

Use sun screen

Have a coffee frappe

Mix a big green salad

Draw a meadow in sunlight

Read a fiction novel

Read about umbrellas

Browse patio chairs online