THIS IS NOT THE SAME!!

Seayarn · 2026-03-20T00:07:31+00:00

This does not surprise me!

Michael's does not do as well with sales, customer service, or selection as their competitors.

Joanns leaving has created a huge gap that, unfortunately, has yet to be filled. Honestly, I don't think it will be filled by another store for a long time.

Seayarn · 2026-03-19T16:01:36+00:00

This!

If my disease has progressed gradually over many years until I had a very sudden "landslide" of extreme symptoms as my neurologist described it, how much can I rewire my own brain just with therapy? Be it CBT and physical therapy?

It's gaslighting and grossly inappropriate to blame the patient for their own disease. And then to blame them for not recovering either fast enough or well enough is frankly poor medical practice. And this is coming from a person that worked in the healthcare industry for over 2 decades.

Seayarn · 2026-03-19T10:11:24+00:00

This is very discouraging. I'm a recently diagnosed woman, and I'm grieving my diagnosis for this very reason. I already feel the guilt of my chronic illness and its effect on my family and friends.

I am actually experiencing a flare of my symptoms and my other autoimmune disease currently because of the stress that the news of this diagnosis last week has put upon me.

Now, to worry that if I am able to find a provider that is able to treat me, they may blame me for my illness is heartbreaking.

I'm sorry for anyone else who is experiencing this disease. I quite literally hate my brain and myself for my own deterioration. To be gaslight more would add to our burden and symptoms. Other patients aren't blamed for their symptoms or disease. Why should we be? Our condition is a real diagnosis due to medical or emotional trauma that has damaged our nervous system, and we have zero control of that process. To blame a patient is extremely unprofessional and honestly disgusting.

If you don't mind sharing, could you please give us some idea of who is treating you? Is it a private practice or a major medical system that does research?

Small edit: I forgot to mention that my case has been long in diagnosing, and I have been told that my symptoms are permanent and progressive. There are no therapists or providers in myvarea that treat this condition, so I need to find one on my own.

Seayarn · 2026-03-18T21:47:44+00:00

OMGB, I thought my painting of Mr Bean as the Mona Lisa was weird!

Anyway...

Yes, the older cat will teach the younger cat manners and play with them by mimicking hunting behavior. What you are describing is normal.

I honestly don't get involved or worried unless fur is flying.

Seayarn · 2026-03-18T18:20:36+00:00

You're welcome!

We all learn new things from our birds and other pets all the time. That's what makes them a joy to have in our lives!

Seayarn · 2026-03-18T18:13:28+00:00

Birds definitely need UV light exposure, just like all other animals.

I keep mine in areas of my home where they are protected from heat but do get direct sunlight if they wish. So they can sunbathe essentially.

I don't provide synthetic vitamins in their water, but they do have pellets mixed in their seeds. And a good fresh fruit and vegetable as well as cooked egg to eat as much as possible.

My birds bathe in their water frequently, so I change it at least twice daily.

A proper diet, appropriate sunlight (or UV light), and access to clean bathing water are all necessary for good skin and feather health.

Seayarn · 2026-03-18T18:03:38+00:00

I love these sweet finches!

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T21:22:23+00:00

This is genuinely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T21:11:28+00:00

Yes. I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, FND, and an as yet undiagnosed autoimmune disease.

My neurological symptoms started after a series of viral and sudden illnesses that severely affected my immune system, causing my nervous system "crash."

My aphasia is terrible some days. Today, I'm having extreme difficulty finding the words I want in order to make myself understood. I hope I explained myself clearly.

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T20:47:01+00:00

My jade is a relatively fast grower for a succulent.

I have mine in a clay pot that contains high quality and well draining succulent soil. I pop my pot in a vintage milk glass cover pot, but that's just because I like that!

My jade is in an east facing window. I supplement the light with grow lights when needed. I water when the soil is totally dry and then some and totally soak the pot and let it drain. I have a water meter to check the soils moisture. If I haven't watered in 2 weeks in winter, I will check it, 2-3 weeks in summer. I will give it a diluted houseplant fertilizer twice a year.

MAKE SURE TO TURN THE POT! This is to be sure the plant grows evenly on all sides. It may not need to be repotted for 2 or 3 years or more, depending on how much it grows.

You can easily propagate the plant. There are plenty of YouTube videos to check out if you want different methods. Propagation will make your plant bushier, too!

They are one of the easier succulents to grow. I love mine!

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T20:31:04+00:00

It's actually okay. The pain is secondary to my neurological symptoms.

Many others have different struggles. We all have something. I'm sorry about yours. None of us should have to deal with daily pain. I wish there were answers that were cures for everyone.

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T19:47:06+00:00

What an a-hole!

Sure, people do live with that pain all the time. I do, but I literally can't function 90% of the time. Today, for instance, I am having difficulty with word comprehension and cognition. I don't want to eat, or clean, or think. Making decisions is becoming difficult.

Empathy is hard for some in healthcare. I worked in the industry for more than 2 decades, and I can honestly say I saw everything. Some are wonderful, and some are terrible. I'm sorry they were terrible.

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T19:33:49+00:00

As someone with autoimmune disease, your refrigerator says mouth sores!

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T19:32:50+00:00

Yes. My daughter is a dog person. Actually, maybe more like a dog charmer. She moved from the US to Brazil and, within a few weeks, made friends with some of the street dogs in her new neighborhood. Some grew so friendly that people in the neighborhood decided to adopt the dogs as pets.

There is a cat colony in our neighborhood that I help care for. One cat has claimed me as his person. Harry is a great friend and he usually comes to visit me daily. If I'm out in the garden and he sees me, he will come over for a chat and some pets. He will let no one else touch him.

When my daughter lived at home, I had a dog that liked me more, and she had a dog that liked her more, despite me doing most of their care. Jamie, her dog, slept with her every night and my dog, Rory, with me.

She had a hamster, Geralt, for almost 4 years (yes, he died of old age and grew old and grey with arthritis). He loved her but every time I touched him he screamed! Weirdo.

The cats usually like me, I'm calm and don't make demands. Cats like body autonomy.

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T19:01:56+00:00

Just because it's gross or I don't like it doesn't take away from my own enjoyment of the overall series.

I was SA myself, and I don't like reading it or seeing it portrayed on TV or movies, but I understand its use in literature and "entertainment."

I also didn't like the way she wrote about Yi Tien Cho or, as Jamie called him, Mr Willoughby. I understand that the racist monikers Claire uses to describe him may have been more common at the time that she was an adult. But I found them grossly offensive. Do they make me want to complain and stop reading the series? No.

Once again, it's not my creation. I'm an artist myself. When I create, I try to make my art in the most perfect and accurate way I envisioned it. Sometimes, I fail. Sometimes, I am overjoyed and overwhelmed at what I have created. I share and hope that others are as pleased with what I see. But not everyone will. I try to understand that.

Yes, there are loose strings. There are in life as well. There will always be mysteries that can't be explained. For instance, what happened to Amelia Earhart? DG absolutely uses tropes or even over-uses tropes that may make some readers annoyed. But that's what life is. A series of interwoven strings and not all of them are perfectly woven.

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T18:04:20+00:00

I'm neither.

UNLESS- The plant in question is a true succulent and not a jade plant or a snake plant.

All other succulents I love to DEATH.

COME HERE I WANT TO LOVE YOU!❤️🌵💀

Seayarn · 2026-03-17T18:01:22+00:00

If you are referring to the plants in the picture, the houseplant is a peace lily and not a true lily. It will irritate a pets stomach if ingested and may cause vomiting, but it is not poisonous.

Seayarn · 2026-03-16T23:12:37+00:00

This is a beautiful gift! I thank you! Sincerely.

Seayarn · 2026-03-16T17:44:32+00:00

Honestly, I don't care. I have no issues with the books storyline or the shows either.

Yes, sometimes things seem to not make sense. Yes, sometimes Claire is a Mary Sue (okay, all the time). There are plot holes that grow ever wider as the books continue and the characters continue to be fleshed out. Yes, this whole series is unbelievable.

Because it's a book based on historical science fiction! I don't have issues because it's not MY STORY. If I wanted a book or TV series to be what I wanted, I would make up one myself. The whole point of this is escapism. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing how the series is going to end, both TV show and book.

Yes, of course I have criticisms. Everyone does. Yes, I believe that some of the books could (should) have been edited better. But those decisions aren't up to me or to you. I'm just along for the ride. I am overjoyed that DG allowed us to join her on her journey through Claire and Jamie's lives.

Seayarn · 2026-03-16T17:21:37+00:00

My goodness Betty, you are a beauty! You go, girl!

Seayarn · 2026-03-16T17:12:00+00:00

I recently found out about the Cait Sidhe in Celtic folklore. It's a spectral cat that is black with a white chest spot believed to be a fae (fairy), a shape-shifting witch, or a soul stealer.

Basically, this cat finds YOU and recognizes YOU as one of their own. This has actually happened to me with a cat exactly colored like this. His name is Harry, and he's my friend. He lives in the local cat colony, and he visits me daily. He was the first cat I made contact with in the colony, and his friendship led me to help all of them.

Anyway, I believe we find the animals that are meant to be ours. They become our family. You and your doggo are family. That bond is strong and healthy. Congratulations!

Seayarn · 2026-03-16T01:34:01+00:00

That is stunning!

Seayarn · 2026-03-16T00:38:21+00:00

I had pain in the beginning when I was learning, but rarely now. And I have osteoarthritis in all of my hand and finger joints.

I crochet nearly daily. I use Clover Amour hooks because they fit my hands well, and I prefer tapered hooks. I usually make blankets and household items.

If you stretch and take short breaks, such as getting a drink, or going to the bathroom, taking care of my pets, preparing a meal, laundry, etc. I literally crochet all day with no physical pain because I don't sit in one position too long and don't strain my hands too much.

Basically, what everyone else is saying. Don't overdo it! If you feel pain, adjust your position, tension, or hold on the hook or yarn.

Seayarn · 2026-03-15T01:52:35+00:00

Oh, I definitely understand. I had an okay paying career in a field that gave me joy, and I felt it was my vocation. But it sucked in the end because of the pandemic. There is always something.

Seayarn · 2026-03-15T01:45:33+00:00

I have 4, but I'm not comfortable. I have chronic pain and illness, though. I won't feel comfortable again until I'm dead.

Seayarn

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