Hello, Sue. Yes, don't we love those meds? I am so grateful for them, but the side effects are truly intense at times. My body's in shock today, after the extremely active day yesterday. Things do look nice and feels good, tho. But, so sore and tired today. Start tapering today, good thing.

Thanks for the tip re the afternoon relaxing time. I'm doing that today and expect it to help my head and body to calm some. I've been shaking today, generally yucky, but I'm hoping for some sleep tonight.

No experience with chipmunks, never seen one, but these little fellows are a hoot. We've developed quite a relationship, I'm afraid. I do love nature, animals and plants and some humans, but they are trying my patience. Costing me a fortune. Now, one is sitting on top of a large suet/seed-cake cage, simply in heaven. I put out a new cake of 'gourmet seed' and he's loving it. The woody's and others love the peanuts, as do the squirrels. I'm really happy to help them out, but may have to cancel some renovations in the condo to keep feeding the little guys.

Still processing the newest diagnosis. Interesting how they come out of the blue at times. I had other possibilities in mind....shows us we can't predict, just accept and do what we know to do for our best outcome. I'll know more next week.

I'm so thankful for my little refuge with the birds and squirrels and flowers. It's a small space, but getting better balance and peace. I can't enjoy my colorful hanging baskets so much now because of the squirrel damage. Any suggestions on that front? They can be so destructive. They damaged my fountain last week. My fiance and I bought it at the Atlanta Market when we went on a shopping trip for his shop. We loved that fountain, would sit together on our upstairs porch overlooking the creek and woods and pool, etc. Loved sitting out there in the trees, smoking a lovely, good cigar him with a cocktail, me with my tea or diet coke. What great relaxation, especially in the rain, just visiting and enjoying life. I think it's time for me to regain that feeling, the feeders and patio are getting me there. Must replace the fountain now, tho. Pooh. It had good memories attached.

I'm hoping to have patio pavers and a 2' ish wall installed, to control the dirt and water flooding onto the patio. It will be basic, but good for the space and my mental health. Probably get that started soon. I can't keep it clean due to the rains and floods from outside the fence into my area. I want a little potting bench, too, so I can do some things upright and more easily.

Be well, enjoy your day and rest. You have a real gift in your ability to accomplish life with grace. Bless you. Elizabeth