tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.comments2023-10-29T08:43:34.384-05:00The Life and Adventures of CateepooAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comBlogger2780125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-21048921747079702392018-02-20T19:57:21.279-06:002018-02-20T19:57:21.279-06:00Heck my diabetes has not listened once in 18 years...Heck my diabetes has not listened once in 18 years. (these autoimmunity conditions are frustrating aren't they?) I call my RA July, because it is the devil child of a young woman I dated once. Oh yeah I said that. :) Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-1864792124055319302018-02-19T08:18:14.778-06:002018-02-19T08:18:14.778-06:00Cathy - perfectly said. RA can't control us al...Cathy - perfectly said. RA can't control us always - much as it may want to. Thru time and experience we learn how to manage and not let it lead our lives. I've learned that thru trial and error. Still there are times that RA is winning (like now) and times that I'm winning. But I will continue the fight. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17316216172600875621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-59161289688746689742018-02-16T21:34:42.736-06:002018-02-16T21:34:42.736-06:00Cathy, I wish two people who love each other alway...Cathy, I wish two people who love each other always had the same sexual desire. RA makes it worse. After 40 years of diabetes and 18 years of RA I know when we get it right it is wonderful, the other times, it is not so much. Thanks for writing your article. Much appreciated. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-84227355517895464252018-02-10T06:13:23.118-06:002018-02-10T06:13:23.118-06:00Cathy, I love reading your posts and am always abl...Cathy, I love reading your posts and am always able to get hints & tips to help with my Ehlers Danlos related RA (not in the same league as yours and mainly down to recurrent dislocation). I have nominated you for an award (https://painpalsblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/09/the-mystery-blogger-award/) - hope you will enjoy joining the fun, lots of love and hugs, Claire xClaire(PainPalsBlog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05081532485059372452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-20261385367698308292018-02-01T19:36:54.910-06:002018-02-01T19:36:54.910-06:00Cathy, I try to say there are big changes, but tak...Cathy, I try to say there are big changes, but take them with little steps. Read, think, try things, but most important get a good doctor. Ask around and be prepared to ask for what you need. I wanted one thing, to feel better the quickest I could so I could keep working. I had to have someone to send on that path. I found him and off we went. Later I had to have someone to insist I stop working. That doctor had come into my life and was a great benefit. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-41553482389341413312018-01-31T09:28:58.939-06:002018-01-31T09:28:58.939-06:00Always sound advice Rick. :)Always sound advice Rick. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-84491221382716434422018-01-31T09:28:08.879-06:002018-01-31T09:28:08.879-06:00Laugh at you Rick? Not even RA would do that. Laugh at you Rick? Not even RA would do that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-48930782289628349132018-01-31T09:27:13.232-06:002018-01-31T09:27:13.232-06:00Glad I can still inspire Carla. :) Glad I can still inspire Carla. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-58443108752596615832018-01-30T19:07:25.276-06:002018-01-30T19:07:25.276-06:00Here is my suggestion.
Never accept a friend re...Here is my suggestion. <br /><br />Never accept a friend request from your 8th grade girlfriend. Oh yeah, that is bad, very, very bad. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-58884912932136528782018-01-22T09:46:19.453-06:002018-01-22T09:46:19.453-06:00You constantly inspire me to look / find positive ...You constantly inspire me to look / find positive things in whatever I'm struggling with. I must say, however, that even after reading your wonderful, insightful post I'm struggling to find anything positive about having RA as a sidekick. I think I'd rather have a teeth-gnashing, rabid, slime monster. At least there are permanent solutions for those. :-) But thanks for reminding me that there is a kinder, gentler approach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-61037295381360381882018-01-21T18:33:32.194-06:002018-01-21T18:33:32.194-06:00I hear are you laughing? If I am not laughing the...I hear are you laughing? If I am not laughing then I need to get something fixed. Maybe it is health, attitude, or relationship, but something. <br /><br />Usually that something means I am not moving enough, not practicing gratitude, or ignoring my own needs. Yeah RA talks to me as well, I usually just do not like what I hear. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-90368373406402801292017-12-19T19:32:22.080-06:002017-12-19T19:32:22.080-06:00Hey there are a couple of cute babes. OK Sheryl s...Hey there are a couple of cute babes. OK Sheryl says I cannot anyone else a cute babe, so lets say distinguished beautiful women. <br /><br />I wish I had sibling in general but a sister in particular. You are both very fortunate. Many good wishes. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-25806147510203665732017-12-17T21:17:39.540-06:002017-12-17T21:17:39.540-06:00Online shopping is the best. It has made my life ...Online shopping is the best. It has made my life so much easier. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-81785317354313353882017-12-17T21:15:41.990-06:002017-12-17T21:15:41.990-06:00Our tradition is to go to a Japanese restaurant on...Our tradition is to go to a Japanese restaurant on Christmas eve. We love that we see many of the same folks year after year. I love the sushi, Sheryl, not so much. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-15264227511918816902017-12-17T15:41:20.510-06:002017-12-17T15:41:20.510-06:00Leigh, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. :...Leigh, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. :( You are right, giving up holiday traditions is hard, especially ones that you have loved for years. But yes, keep trying. It takes so much energy to continue doing it all. Another thing I have learned is no matter what, those traditions have to change as everyone gets older. My husband and I annually mentally prepare ourselves for the year our kids choose to go somewhere else for the holidays. <br /><br />Enjoy your husband and daughter this holiday season and every day.I wish you a wonderful 2018. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-84392425593829934982017-12-17T15:36:46.904-06:002017-12-17T15:36:46.904-06:00Have a great time in Vegas. I love that you two ce...Have a great time in Vegas. I love that you two celebrate in your own unique style. You can never go wrong with tamales. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-2561328619698550572017-12-17T12:57:39.239-06:002017-12-17T12:57:39.239-06:00My husband has been sick this year. Heart failure...My husband has been sick this year. Heart failure and now something that we are still trying to figure out what it is. He's from the Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve and he and his daughter start planning this as soon as summer is over. I have really really tried, with a very little success, to simplify our holiday decorating, gift buying and food offerings. I know he appreciates and understands my perspective, but it's very hard for him - like it was for your mother - to not give their children the full holiday experience. <br /><br />I will continue my efforts.....there's hope!!!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17316216172600875621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-90546377324830422442017-12-15T08:41:46.765-06:002017-12-15T08:41:46.765-06:00I love your Christmas burrito tradition! You may k...I love your Christmas burrito tradition! You may know that tamales are a Mexican holiday tradition. I always buy some when they're available in the local markets during the holidays. When my husband and I get home Christmas Day afternoon after our tradition of going to Las Vegas, the tamales get popped into the oven with some homemade chili from the freezer and we have an easy, somewhat unorthodox, but very traditional, Christmas dinner of our own! Seasons best wishes to you and your family from me and mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-67957541418749536112017-12-12T18:39:35.150-06:002017-12-12T18:39:35.150-06:00I make Sheryl drive. She is my ultimate mobility ...I make Sheryl drive. She is my ultimate mobility aid. But that carrying thing looks pretty good as well. Do they come with heated seats? Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-32601364196432373572017-11-26T20:22:05.817-06:002017-11-26T20:22:05.817-06:00I so enjoyed your wonderful post. I recall when S...I so enjoyed your wonderful post. I recall when Sheryl and I heard we would be facing RA. We went to the car, had a good cry and went one. What else could we do really? Not much really. <br /><br />We cried, and moved on to find a new place. Wile the tears sometimes continue, we found like you, that life does go on. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-67009922548880658102017-11-26T20:06:03.854-06:002017-11-26T20:06:03.854-06:00I wish my body would give me a break. I gained 3 p...I wish my body would give me a break. I gained 3 pounds last week. I hate giving back my hard earned losses. Next week will be better or I am going to do some damage to scale. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-20277620574218484302017-11-25T17:19:47.595-06:002017-11-25T17:19:47.595-06:00Wishing you and yours a wonderful, safe, happy, an...Wishing you and yours a wonderful, safe, happy, and healthy holiday season. May 2018 be good to us all. And may we be blessed with good friends like each other for many years to come. Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-31041765817934171732017-11-19T20:43:01.396-06:002017-11-19T20:43:01.396-06:00Looks good !!! Looks good !!! Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-38136167236604601022017-10-30T19:58:42.041-05:002017-10-30T19:58:42.041-05:00Beauty is way more than age or anything that is on...Beauty is way more than age or anything that is on the outside. I bet your husband will say the same about you that I say about Sheryl. She is more beautiful today than when she was 18. No doubt about it. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-48674143386180685002017-10-30T07:38:22.361-05:002017-10-30T07:38:22.361-05:00Thanks Rick. Honoring each other's decisions i...Thanks Rick. Honoring each other's decisions is so important. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.com