This morning I forwarded an online newsletter, highlighting this quote:
If you are anxious about the election, skip this morning’s espresso — the latest batch of polls showing a tightening race will provide all the jolt you can take.
I added this. (Click on photo for higher resolution.)
I’m glad I bought Clancy.
He’s a hugger and so am I.
Years ago I read that people who get at least ten hugs a days are happier and healthier. I can check that off my box.
I’m also inspiring my inner kid with an abundance of art supplies to play with: water colors, colored pencil sets, and water color pencils. The emphasis is on play, not on finished products.
Escaping from the problems of the world? Not at all, just feeding our souls to increase our chances of dealing with those problems with a little more strength and courage.
October 13, 2024
Is Clancy yours? What a sweetie! I just bought some watercolor markers, cannot see a difference from regular ones. I am going to try drawing some things as well. Now, how are the watercolor pencils different from regular colored pencils?
Yes, I ordered him from Amazon and he came yesterday.
ginny you can move your colors around with water and a brush – check utube for some ideas
Not in the mood for jolts–lol! 😉
I agree! I’d rather hug Clancy and play with my art supplies.
OH, it is going to be a fiery end of the year. We hope all goes smoothly – that’s about all we can do. We love Clancy – give him a hug from us – and another for you.
Thanks! I don’t have a pup so need something.
I have to admit my nerves are on alert right now. I’m trying to stay focused on the now, but it’s not easy.
I know, but it’s worth the effort.
I’m really nervous about the election and could use some hugs.
Clearly I do too!
I love my morning espresso, but by day’s end sometimes take solace in an adult-er kind of beverage. This coming election is really messing with my mind. I’m glad you’ve got adorable Clancy and me my pups.
Yes. I need Clancy because I don’t have pups.
…these are spooky times.
Yes, definitely scary!
It’s nerve wracking Jean and I love your idea of dabbling around in art. I find I relax when I pickup a bit of knitting, a silly thing but it smooths the nerves for a while.
XO
WWW
Not at all silly. Knitting is well known to be soothing.
I use sewing and quilting to.sooth..but I have the things you mentioned and wanted to.start playing with them but I dont take the time.
It’s important that they are easy to get out and use.
Very good tips
🙂
I heard the tail end of a piece on NPR the other day in which “the expert” said we should pay no attention to the polls, that they don’t mean a thing. Then this morning my wife said she had read an article that said the same thing. I’m taking both of their intentions.
I haven’t been paying any attention to the polls. They have been wrong so often.
The bear is adorable. I try to block out all the commercials that have been on tv. I can’t wait for this election to be over with.
I’ve tried using watercolor markers and pencils but I don’t seem to be very good with them. Maybe I just need more play time.
We’re lucky, we lost our TV years ago. Hurray for play time!
I am extremely nervous about the election.
I’ll vote and am ignoring the rest. I’m trying to enjoy and appreciate what I have while I still have it. And practicing some resilience skills.
I’d vote for Clancy any day!
Yes!!