Kathleen Merry
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Making changes
I have had to make some changes to my life to make things easier for me. I I do not feel old nor do I look old, but sadly the fact is I am, and I have had to retire. There is a lot of things I cannot do now. I have chosen to make these changes by being creative.I had four falls in the last two years which have caused me complications. It is extremely hard for me to bend, and I had to resort to a walking stick. Arthritis and Fibromyalgia are making my life very uncomfortable. Just as well I am a shower person, baths are a thing of the past for me as it is difficult to get up. I have found ways to dress, as it is not as straight forward as it used to be.Housework takes a lot longer to do now because I cannot stand for long periods.The big changes are outside in the front garden. I got all the grass taken away and had it slabbed. Leaving Azelia bushes my favourite, and of Course low maintenance. At the back of the house I had all the shrubs and the grass taken out. The main backyard instead of grass, pebbles. And wooden decking. Along the side of the garden I had someone build me a boxed in side where all the rockery used to be. I had three squares kept open to put in large tubs.and I planted miniature fruit trees. I love flowers and love colour in the garden, I am using pots plants which are easier to maintain. It has not been without it's challenges. I put fairy lights around the tree tubs.and in other parts of the garden, it looked really lovely.But some animal kept coming in and ate my lights.and for some reason took the earth out of the pots even taking the earth away. I had to surround the young trees with wire mesh.Everything in my mind these last few months has all been about making things easier, with low maintenance. Inside the house I have been looking at ways I can still do things, but without a lot of effort, for example I find it very hard to hoover now, I looked into the Robot Hoover's and have decided that is the way ahead for me. Also I love to cook and bake, but as the standing is a problem for me, I came across a product called the Ninja Foodie. The reviews have been excellent. All your cooking is done in this one pot. You do not need to use your cooker anymore.This pot has nine functions and cooks in less time.saving you money. It has an air fryer, cooks a full chicken in forty minutes.it is a pressure cooker.a yoghurt maker. And you can even bake cakes in it. I am always looking for new ideas even little ones can bring satisfaction when you find a solution.For example and this is a tip for the ladies. How many times are you fed up with make up brushes all over the place. Buy yourself a toothbrush holder put them in that.Or if you are taking vitamins and you have the long tubes with the dissolving tablets.when finished put your makeup pencils or brushes in those. Like most woman bras and pants everywhere. I buy the zip food storage bags and put my underwear in them, keeps everything neat and tidy, And very handy. For extra storage the hoover bags you can put a lot in them, use your hoover to suck the air out, and you can store four or five times more.the other thing I have been looking at is making more room in my wardrobe, and I have found clothes hangers, that you can hang six or seven garments on the hangers then release them to hang down giving extra space. I am making all if these improvements to free up time for myself. I have decided I want this year to be a year of creativity. I cancelled my Netflix and I joined Vocal media a few weeks ago, And I started to write stories, which I am enjoying. I got my sewing machine out and started to try making my own clothes, I am a beginner.I have entered competitions for song writing and I want to record the songs that I have written. I have also made lots of craft jewellery.I am nearly finished three books which I hope to publish.I don't know if anything will come of what I am doing. But I am enjoying trying. We have all been experiencing lockdown.With this virus,and like many people I have put some weight on, I am working at getting it off. I have lost a stone so far that is fourteen pounds. I am looking forward to lockdown coming to an end, as I started a new relationship weeks before lockdown. We have kept the relationship going through face time, as we both live in different parts of the United Kingdom, but when Lockdown is over, he will come and live here I am looking forward to the company and the new beginning. I have always had a positive mentality, and love doing new things, I even have two inventions in mind.Of course all these things need capital.If I can raise the funds I would like to make them a reality.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Motivation
Happy Endings
Lily was sitting in the conservatory with her morning coffee. She had bagels with cream cheese her, favourite. It was her weekend off. She like nothing better than to sit with her feet up, with her puzzle books. Sun was shining in the conservatory. It was lovely and warm. She was unwinding. she had been very successful in the last six months, with her books accumulating prize Money of $20,000, hard to believe. Her cell phone rang. She picked up the phone and smiled when she saw the caller. Liam.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Families
The Power of Words
Did you know that words are very powerful. They can either build up or tear down. Words are alive, they are active, and can be as sharp as a sword. It is important that we watch our words. Over the years I have met many people. Who have been held captive by someone’s words. People do not realise that sometimes they even curse themselves. When you say I am sick, depressed, angry et cetera you’re actually bring these things upon yourself. You are owning it. Not only is it important that we watch our words, but that we do not accept negative words , spoken over us. It can be so easily done. I have seen too many people crushed, by something that was said about them. There’s an old ,saying sticks and stones ,will break my bones, but names will never hurt me.That is a lie. People will heal from broken bones, in a matter of weeks. But people can live a life time, with things that have been said to them, at sometime in their life.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Motivation
If This was my TV Choice.
Believe it or not, but I found myself last year watching several Chinese and South Korean television series.At first it was difficult ,watching and trying to read the subtitles,but I soon adjusted to them. I was fascinated by the costumes and , the superb acting. There was one television series I loved, the Good doctor.The actor who played the part was fabulous. I know there is an American version and , for those of you who have seen the series if, this was a series you liked ,then I recommend you watch the South Korean version, I actually preferred the South Korean version. Because I enjoyed it so much , I found myself watching other television series. I found it interesting to see the other countries, I was very surprised for example when I saw how modern South Korea was and, how beautiful.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Geeks
Night for The Stars
Charlotte Henderson was looking for her little black book. She had all her notes and her recipes in that book. It was her little book of treasures. Over the years she had accumulated recipes from different countries. It had a wealth of information. Now, where had she put it she wondered. It had taken 10 years to gather all that information and for her the book was priceless.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Feast
Queens of Soul.
I think I am a black woman in a white woman’s skin.When I was growing up my friends were all listening to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. I admit they were good bands,but they did not move my soul. On the other hand, I was a big Motown fan.Four tops, Temptations, Supremes you name them. my favourite song was and still is summertime.Always when we would have parties , family and friends would ask me to sing summertime.I even won a competion singing Birth of the blues.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Beat
Living her dream
Laura Henderson was a participant in a particular gameshow, Her adrenaline was flowing with excitement. She just had one more question to answer . It was worth $20,000 she cross her fingers this was so important to her. She looked up at the board to see the questions .she had a choice of three.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Humans
Love changes Everything
I am a great believer that love changes everything. It is the greatest quality there is.Patience and Trust right behind it. If a person or an animal has never experienced Love, they most likely will not trust you,and in most cases be aggressive. When love is not there walls are built up. I have seen this time and time again. Some people may accept this with people but not with animals. Animals have emotions too. For us to have a society that works there are certain things that are needed. If we apply them to our lives I can guarantee we will see a difference,not only in the world but in ourselves. I want you to write them down. Meditate on them, apply them and prove me wrong. Now here are the ingredients that if you apply them they will change your life forever. Love Patience Trust Forgiveness Empathy and Listening. There is something important you have to understand for this too work. Most people do not understand forgiveness, a lot of people have the wrong idea about forgiveness,and find it hard to do, because !they have the wrong idea. Once you know how it really works it is much easier too do.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Humans
Monarch Homes
Monarch Homes Kelly Drummond Sat down on the chair and said Whew! What a whirlwind of a day, It has been. How did your luncheon turn out . Were you successful Her Father asked. Yes I am excited, we actually managed to raise $20,000 I’m just amazed. Yes that is fabulous I am very impressed, I know how important this project is to you. Yes it just breaks my heart, when I see so many people living on the streets, homeless and especially at this time of the year when it’s so cold and it Is nearly winter. So this money that you’ve raised is this to buy sleeping bags?. Partly but we have seen this new product that is even better.It is like a Little room the person can go inside and have privacy, and keep dry and warm at the same time. Obviously more expensive than a sleeping bag, this twenty thousand is just a start.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Humans
Mothers Tears
Judith chambers was sitting at the kitchen table,her head in her hands,tears streaming down her face,her stomach in knots,A cup of tea going cold untouched. She had been through so many trials in her life, and came through them stronger, She was not a worrier normally,more of a person who faced things directly on,dealt with them, gave herself a shake and moved on. But this was too big for her,if it had been herself she could cope, but when it is your child, and no matter how old they were, two,ten,fifteen or thirty,they were still your child. They had tried everything possible except one thing. And that she could not afford. Mike her nineteen year old son, should be out, with his friends, dating Nice girls, going to clubs,or travelling like his friends to places like Australia,or Thailand. Instead of laying in his bed,to weak to even stand,and wasting away to a shadow. Her son had a rare cancer ,they were told everything had been done in this country, but there was a medical research centre in California, that had amazing results. The problem was they needed twenty thousand dollars ,where would she get twenty thousand dollars? She was a single mother, having raised her son By herself since he was five. Like any good mother she would do anything for her son,even die. She had nothing of any value to sell. They rented the house they lived in,so that was not an option. She worked as a housemaid in one of the hotels for minimum wage she sighed, shook her head and thought she had better get ready for work.Fifteen minutes later she went into her sons room.
By Kathleen Merry3 years ago in Families