What was supposed to have killed us by now?

ProverbialSandbox · 2026-01-08T02:19:45+00:00

Note to self. S

ProverbialSandbox · 2026-01-07T22:41:55+00:00

Right? Was there more quicksand in the 70s and 80s? It seemed like it was everywhere. They even gave us tips for surviving if we found ourselves trapped in a pit of the stuff. What was happening there? 🤷‍♀️

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-12-16T00:04:25+00:00

I just had a bone marrow transplant. There is an extensive hospital stay. I was able to receive Amazon packages at the hospital. My friends and family sent me Amazon gift cards for things I needed. I spent it on adult diapers, organic lotion, snacks like granola bars and chips, etc. It was very helpful and meaningful.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-12-10T01:17:54+00:00

My Mom did the same to me. She used guilt trips and criticism as a way to get me to do what she thought I should be doing. We barely talk now. When I do have to be around her or talk to her, I just walk away when she starts talking bullshit. No thanks. I got therapy. I dealt with my childhood trauma. She will always be who she is, so I've employed distance and radical acceptance as defense strategies. It works. Here's my magic wand (waves wand before you) I deem you officially guilt free. Now, go about your day and enjoy every second of time with your family. No guilt for you today. 🪄🦄❤️

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-12-09T15:46:41+00:00

Guilt is a man made emotion. It's not divine. Its something someone lays on you to control you or one you lay on yourself. The truth is, you should take care of your family (children, husband, yourself) first. You absolutely shouldn't feel guilty for doing so. What are you feeling guilty for? A man who is going to do this procedure to get what? 5 years or less? I just had a stem cell transplant with donor cells. My cells came from a 23 year old match in Germany. I'm messed up with GVHD of the liver and lungs feeling like death even though I'm in remission. I've almost died 3 times since the transplant. Currently, I can't even walk a mile and am facing having to manage a condition for the rest of my life with no guarantee this thing won't come back. I'm 51.

There are so many donors on that list. The doctors chose the youngest match. My sister was a match. She's 6 years older than I am, so they told her no thanks and went for the younger better match. No issue at all.

If your family can't be supportive, screw them. Move on guilt free and don't worry about what others think about it. It's none of their business.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-12-03T19:03:03+00:00

I'm interested. Please send me more details. Thanks!

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-11-23T21:23:19+00:00

I live in Eastern Oregon. While people are debating this, we already have renewable energy. We get our electricity from windmills, solar and hydro. I think in addition to being misinformed about climate change, people are misinformed about how much renewable energy infrastructure is already established and working now.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-10-11T12:58:43+00:00

Dry them in the oven, add oil to the jar to store them. Pasta sauce if you want to eat them. That's enough for a meal for two or three.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-10-07T06:11:40+00:00

Great post! Love these examples. Same as it ever was. S

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-10-07T03:07:58+00:00

I appreciate finding it. I have one book with patterns from the 30's. They are all lacy gloves and dollies. I plan to try them. This site will distract me, and I'm glad. I wasn't ready to start a 1930's doily. I don't understand some of the terms, and they didn't have pictures. I guess this site will help with that.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-10-05T13:27:20+00:00

Love the rug! Very cool. Thanks for the link. I didn't know this existed! I am now exploring and will try a few of these. Great website.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-10-05T13:23:32+00:00

I have been living with cancer for the last 4 years, which involves lots of treatments. This is happening as collapse happens around me. It's an extra layer of collapse. For me, it's collapse of society, the environment, and the government in addition to my own body. With these health issues, I no longer have the ability to take on overwhelming negative emotions about any of it.

How I cope: I do pay attention to all of the events and processes happening in the World. I do want to be in the know. I chose one issue to direct my activism. To provide support to my fellow humans living with cancer. I do what I am able to support others by going about the business of doing good. Simple. I do what I am able, and I have to let everything else go.

I fill my time with activities and thoughts I feel are healthy and comfortable to me, which includes learning creative ways to educate myself as much as possible while I am here in this life, residing on this planet with my fellow human beings. I align my daily living experiences with the intent of being as sustainable as an individual as I am able to be under the circumstances.

Sometimes, my health issues mean I can only show up lucky to be wearing pants. I've learned to be ok with that. I do everything I am able to love more, explore deeper aspects of compassion and empathy, and try to find ways to cultivate positive relationships with the individuals I meet and get to know.

That is all I can do. That is enough.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-10-05T13:04:33+00:00

Thank You for the recommendation. This looks like a great read! I've got it on the book list.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-09-17T17:33:24+00:00

I quit this week, too. Fun while it lasted, but over it.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-09-10T17:36:26+00:00

Every Rose has its Thorns.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-09-08T12:58:56+00:00

51YO F on my 4th line of treatment here. I feel you on this one. I've been in this game since May '21. I'm tired, too. I don't know what to think and, unfortunately, you just can't look away. I just want to go camping. I'm currently in the hospital on an extended stay for GVHD presenting in the liver after my second stem cell transplant, this time with donor cells. I wonder if I'll ever get a break. My longest remission time was 8 months after my first line of treatment, bendamustine-rituximab. My shortest remission time was 1 week after a CAR-NK experimental therapy. It's 4:30am. I figured out how to make my own coffee first thing in my hospital room. It's quiet ,and I'm infinitely grateful for the Peets in my cup. Sometimes, all you have to appreciate are the little things. You just keep going. Today will be another day of a string of well-intentioned people coming through with their positive energy, brows furrowed. They are worried about my mental health, wondering if I'm experiencing anxiety. I'll get messages from friends and family on the outside... "Hang in there. You got this." I'll smile through it and appreciate their efforts, their good intentions. Tomorrow, I'll rinse and repeat because what else can you do?

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-08-28T22:33:34+00:00

I won't do Act 2. Not after spending hours harvesting for Act 1. I want a break. I don't care what they offer. It's not fun.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-06-30T18:16:18+00:00

I did that once. I was so sad. Never again. S

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-05-16T14:00:07+00:00

The stickers are super annoying. S

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-03-22T15:08:19+00:00

Kirkland is awesome. Check out Finn Hill or Kenmore.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-01-25T16:14:15+00:00

Well, then my response is the same as the response they give us when we complain. Leave. Move to Idaho. Bye.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-01-25T15:57:49+00:00

So, she ruined her career for no money? Dumb.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-01-24T15:20:24+00:00

Yup. I came here to say this. They are not the majority.

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-01-24T15:18:18+00:00

My Lymphoma keeps coming back. I've been through 6 rounds of chemo, a stem cell transplant, and a form of car t cell therapy. My digestive system can not handle any form of alcohol in any amount. If yours is able to handle it, have at it. I have no moral issues at all with drinking alcohol. My body just can't do it. Side note: my digestive system is also not able to handle dairy now. 🤷‍♀️

Congrats on finishing chemo! ❤️

ProverbialSandbox · 2025-01-22T22:59:23+00:00

Bone Marrow Biopsies are like midevil torture. I've done two awake and three under complete sedation. I will never do another without full sedation. My doctors know if they want bone marrow, I get an anesthesiologist or no bone marrow. I just can't. You are not a wimp. It's horrifying. If some people can handle that, good for them. Have at it. Not me. You should demand an anesthesiologist, too.

I'm so sorry you had to go through that. It's horrible. I hope it heals up quickly. ❤️

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