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We have so confused the norms of success in this society that we no longer know failure when we see it. People who could have earned more money had they chosen to spend more time at the office and less time with the family; people who could have been more socially prominent had they just been willing to forego old friends from old neighborhoods; people who could have lived in more sophisticated cities had they been willing to give up fishing and walking in the woods: these people we consider some kind of social failures. But maybe what they really succeeded at becoming was real people, instead of hollow copies of advertising models for Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

JoanChittister Seeing with Our Souls

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Harley, low counts happen, vent away. You need to rest while your body builds back up. Two to go! It’s been so long I can’t remember my mom’s counts, but back then as soon as they said them I knew if she were staying or if she was going back home. Fingers crossed for next week.

I ran around doing errands. I picked up paint chips for the bead board in the bathroom, and with the 6 squares I brought home one is an exact match.

I also ran into Macy’s to scope out a new comforter set. At first I was leaning to a blue, but to match it with the new blue mix area rug I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. (I envisioned many trips back & forth.) So I opted for a light gray, material felt very nice too, which swayed me. It’s a 4 piece set, included a throw pillow that may or may not get on the bed. I had a beautiful comforter years ago, super great material and a white background with taupe and blue. I wish I kept it - but it may have gone out with the ex LOL. Any way, possibly in September I’ll have the painter hired for the ceiling, doors, trim and giant baseboards. Too much to contemplate right now - emptying the room & putting it back together.

Humid day, but it broke so feeling much more comfortable at 76.