Still Gonna Be M.I.A. a Bit Longer, I’m Afraid

/ Marcia Meara / 18 Comments

 

Just a quick note to let you know I have NOT forgotten about all my online friends and am not deliberately letting my blog sit idle. I’m still just trying to sort out all my new health issues that seem to have cropped up all at once. On the plus side, I’m still doing pretty good for my age (can I really be 80 already?). I do have some heart issues that need to be addressed in the next week or two, but I think we will be able to get them under control pretty soon. Fingers crossed. Having a test done today and another one next week, and should have a better idea of what lies ahead by then. Will update you guys as soon as my doctors update me, but in the meantime, don’t be alarmed if The Write Stuff is a bit quiet for a few more days.

Thanks!!! I’ll get back to you as soon as I can! 🤗❤️🤗

 

 

 

Touching Base Once Again!

/ Marcia Meara / 35 Comments

Don’t know about you guys in the rest of the country, but I’m pretty sure those of us who live in Florida are OVER summer now, and counting the days until the first fall weather arrives. MAN, it’s been a hot one down here, but hopefully, it will start easing up a bit soon.

In the meantime, just wanted to let you know I haven’t forgotten any of you. I’ve just been dealing with several health issues that have slowed me down a lot. Mostly, age-related stuff, but also some heart issues that will necessitate a couple of hospital visits soon for various tests and the like. I don’t think I’ll need any major procedures, but I’ll be very happy for them to take a closer look and be sure we are doing all the right things. 

I’m eager to get back to my blogging again, and thinking that if all goes well, I can do so soon. I think I’ll start with Wildlife Wednesdays, and have already planned what my first feature will be, so stay tuned! If all goes well, I’ll have a post ready for you next Wednesday that you might find interesting.

 

In The Meantime, STAY COOL, Folks!

Now THIS Looks Much Better!

/ Marcia Meara / 18 Comments

Happily, the rain and wind have disappeared from this area, the sun is out again, and if I had the energy to get in my canoe, I could head out on the river just like this gal. (If you look close, you can see the manatee she’s watching.) 

Even if I stay home, though, it’s nice to have the storms  gone, at least for the time being. My thoughts are with those who are still dealing with “Debby,” and I hope their weather will soon clear up, too!

Wind and Rain, Rain and Wind

/ Marcia Meara / 10 Comments

One day, a tropical storm, the next, a hurricane! That’s how it goes around these parts. Today, Hurricane Debby is slamming the Big Bend area of Florida with storm bands that reach from the Gulf of Mexico clear out into the Atlantic Ocean. It’s on its way to Georgia and the Carolinas, but we are still getting lots of rain here.

The winds aren’t too bad, thus far, so I’m hoping the storm will just blow on out to sea without causing any serious damage along the way. (Major finger crossing going on!) Will keep you posted if there are any drastic changes, but so far, it’s gone easy on us here in the Orlando area.

Wishing Everyone in Debby’s Path Good Luck!

Uh-oh!

/ Marcia Meara / 9 Comments

Just when I think I can breathe easy for a bit, we get more warnings. Seminole County (where we live) is now included in a TORNADO watch! Give me a hurricane over a tornado ANY day!

Sure hope nothing comes of this one, but I’m looking at some stuff in the backyard that probably needs to be tied down or brought into the garage. *sigh* As my old SNL friend, Roseanne Roseannadanna used to say, “It’s AAAALLLL-WAYS somethin’!!”  🙄😬

Still Here … so far!

/ Marcia Meara / 5 Comments

We are still under a major bad weather watch, though nothing happened last night. Looks like it will get rainy later today and tomorrow will tell the tale as to how bad this storm will be. The brunt of the storm is on track to make landfall at “Big Bend” where the Florida mainland begins the curve into the panhandle region. We are way south of that and on the Atlantic side of the state, rather than the Gulf, so with any luck, we’ll weather the storm fairly well. 

When Hurricane Irma struck a few years back, we weren’t so lucky and an enormous tree fell on our house. Happily, we didn’t suffer any injuries, but the roof sure did. Had to be replaced. Here’s to everyone coming through the storm unscathed this time around (including us). Will keep you posted unless we lose power. And to all my Florida friends and family …

STAY SAFE!!

 

Quick Update on Tropical Storm Debby Before I Head to Bed!

/ Marcia Meara / 16 Comments

It looks like we here on the east coast are in for a much easier ride than those along the west one. I wish NONE Of us were likely to experience Tropical Storm Debby, but alas, pretty sure parts of the state are gonna have some nasty weather, especially along the Gulf of Mexico. Hopefully it won’t be too horribly bad, though, compared to many storms we  Floridians go through.

I’ll check in with you in the morning to let you know how we fared, but as of right now, it looks like those of us in the Orlando/Sanford area MIGHT only be getting some MUCH NEEDED rain. (Fingers crossed!) And you can bet I’m also  praying we don’t lose power. 

Off to bed with a good book now.

Sleep Tight, My Friends!

Tropical Storm or Possibly Worse On the Way!

/ Marcia Meara / 11 Comments

Just a quick note to let you know that we have a possible tropical storm (or worse) heading towards Florida this weekend, so if I disappear for a day or two, it’s likely because we’ve lost power. I’m HOPING it bypasses us and heads out into the Atlantic instead, where damage would likely be minimal, but you never know about these things. Mark has headed to the store to grab some last minute canned goods to tide us through, in case we do lose power and refrigerated items spoil. 

Will try to keep you updated as to what’s happening here if the power situation allows. We do have a gas grill for cooking and a gas-run generator, for the necessities, like the fridge and a small, room-sized a/c unit, or at least fans. 

Wish us luck! 

 

Yippie!! (Yep, another update!)

/ Marcia Meara / 10 Comments

The dreaded Holter monitor is GONE!! I’m doing the Happy Dance all over the place. (Well, for me, it’s more like the Happy Shuffle, but that’s okay. It’s the “Happy” part that counts!)

I am delighted to have that thing that’s been taped over my heart for a week disappear!! I won’t know the results for a few days, but at least the discomfort is gone, and I can take a normal shower again! Hopefully, they won’t have anything too dreadful to tell me after they’ve investigated the readings.

So for now, all’s well! (That’s my story, an’ I’m stickin’ TO it!) And for sure I’m gonna sleep a lot more comfortably tonight! Yay!!

Sweet dreams, everyone!

Still Trying to Catch UP … Sort of.

/ Marcia Meara / 14 Comments

Just wanted to thank you all for being so kind and understanding as I make my way through several health issues that have slowed me down considerably. Let me say right up front, they have NOT stopped me completely, nor WILL they! But it might be a little while before I get totally back on track again. Apparently, at 80 years of age,  it takes me longer to heal up from injuries, repel sickness, or regain my old “get up and go,” which (as they say) “got up and went” with all that’s been happening.

The good news is, my heart monitor comes off tomorrow, so at least I’ll be a lot more comfortable than I’ve been all week. (I’m allergic to tape, and the darn thing has been making me itch like crazy, so I’ll be doing the Happy Dance when it’s outta here!) Hopefully, I’ll get the results of the monitoring soon, and they won’t be too awful, all things considered. 

I don’t think I’ll be doing any laps around the local track or taking part in any swim meets, but that’s okay. (I never did any of those even when I was a sweet, young thang!) As long as I can continue to do the things I love (blogging, reading, and spending time with my family and friends), I’ll be a happy camper! Will update you after my doctor visit tomorrow, IF she can give me any answers that soon.

In the meantime, here’s to enjoying Life to the fullest, every single day!!
🤗❤️🤗

As a wise man once sang:
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy!!”