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It’s been crickets around here on the blog lately. I struggle at times with anxiety and the past two weeks have been a major battle against my anxiety. It’s been a lot, personally and then also being witness to what is happening in the world as well. I have heard and seen this from other people as well, that they too are going through lots of major events and situations, and it is just tough times for a lot of people. Let’s try to all be kind and gentle with each other and those we meet in the world during these tough times.
Read Last Week:
So I can never read when I am anxious. My brain won’t concentrate on reading. So, I listened to an audiobook by my biggest comfort read author, Barbara Michaels. I can’t find many of her books on audio sadly, so I listened to one I have read a billion times, but that is ok. I love it, and it is one of my favorites.
Reading This Week:
Heading into this week I am listening to another Barbara Michaels – and this one has my very favorite Barbara Michaels romance. If I finish this, I will probably listen to another audiobook, but maybe of one of the books on my fall tbr this time!
Posted in the Last Two Weeks:
Comfy Cozy Cinema: The Lady Vanishes (next up – Strangers on a Train! If you want to link up with us, the post will be up Thursday!)
Friday Morning Coffee Catch Up
Watching/Listening:
Lots and lots of When Calls the Heart, This Farming Life, and then we are rewatching the BBC Edwardian Farm series. I tend to drift back to old favorites here too, when I am troubled. Although, no spoilers, but seriously fellow hearties, what in the world was that last episode!!!
Wyatt has been under the weather with a cold this past week, so we have been laying low and taking it easy. He has been watching lots of his favorites too – Molly of Denali, Wild Kratts, and Blue’s Clues. So much Blue’s Clues guys. But, we all have our comfort shows I guess!
Listening – in the evening Billy keeps telling our Alexa to play Gordon Lightfoot. It seems like good Gordon Lightfoot weather though, so I approve his choice. LOL.
And that is it from around here. I hope you are all staying safe!
Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs.. 
Anxiety can mess up a lot of things, I have had bad anxiety for the last couple of weeks. I am trying to remind myself, I can only do so much and need to relax, spent a much needed day napping yesterday. It felt good.
I hope Wyatt feels better soon! So sad when little ones aren’t feeling well.
I hope you have a great week, Erin! Happy Reading!
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Yes. That is good, to remind yourself there is only so much you can do (and for me, control). Thank you! Take care of you too!
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I know what you mean about drifting back to old favorites. I did that all day yesterday too–so sad with the war that I couldn’t listen to news anymore. I might do it today, too!
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Yes. It is incomprehensible. Take care of yourself too friend!
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I haven’t read Barbara Michaels in a long time! Must grab one. Enjoy your week and your books.
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Thanks Laurel-Rain!
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I hope Wyatt and you feel better this week. Take care and go ahead with the comfort watching and reading.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
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I am like head first diving into those comfort books and shows. LOL. Also of course Wyatt. 🙂 He is full of sunshine.
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The attack on Israel happened while I was on a big trip and not consuming much news. It has been a shock to me how awful and big this thing has become. Breathe! Turn off the news. Read sweet books about nonsense!
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I had to turn it off for a bit. And I am listening to some good books! Thanks Anne. 🙂
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I am so sorry to hear about the anxiety, Erin! I have not been paying much attention to the news at all. It all just gets to be too much. I hope Wyatt is better soon and this is a good week for you all!
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It does. I had to cut back honestly. We are not meant to receive news cycles that are 24/7 like that.
Thanks Cindy!
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So many people are dealing with anxiety lately, I hope things get better soon!
I’m one of you fellow hearties and I’m still trying to wrap my mind about it! What the what?
Sorry to hear Wyatt has a cold! I leave my tv on for my cats and dog when I leave the house, a lot of the time it’s Blues Clues 🙂
When it comes to music my favorites are Christian and 70’s rock/folk rock.
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Yes, I know so many people struggling with different situations and feelings. I hope they get better soon as well.
Oh my gosh. So. Did you see Sunday’s episode? Is that the finale? My mind is still reeling from last week’s episode!
Blue’s Clues is really cute. But phew, this has been a lot this week! LOL
We like 70s folk here too!!!
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I did watch it and it will be hard waiting for season 11 to start. I hope Lucas is ok and I’m excited to see who Elizabeth ends up with. I know who I hope it is.
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Me too!!!
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Well said about the anxiety and the world right now. there’s just so much.
Blue’s Clues- I remember those days. And Gordon Lightfoot. Yes
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It really is just so much. And so horrific.
And it is perfect Lightfoot weather in Michigan! Lol.
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I hope you and Wyatt feel better soon! I also can’t read when I’m anxious. I end up just staring at the book while thinking about other things.
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Thanks Aj! And yes! I just stare at the page and can’t focus on it.
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Sorry to hear that anxiety has been front and center lately. I can definitely relate to struggling to read when it is at its worst. I love Barbara Michaels but I’m not sure I’ve read The Dancing Floor more than once. I really need to find a copy. I hope this week is easier for you.
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Take care. It’s a great bit of self-knowledge to understand what gives you comfort.
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Thank you Joy! That is actually a positive I had not put together, so thank you. 🙂
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I hope things get better for you all soon. It’s tough when you have a kiddo who’s not feeling that good, too. Hugs and prayers, Erin!
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Thank you so much Marsha!
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I have struggled greatly with anxiety since the political situation here in the US became so fractious, and the awful happenings overseas have exacerbated my feelings. I agree with you, Erin…We need to be especially kind right now.
Comfy Cozy Cinema sounds perfect at this difficult time.
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I am sorry to hear that you have also been dealing with anxiety as well. It is such a horrible feeling! And the Comfy Cozy Cinema is definitely helping.
I hope you find the things that help you cope as well Deb. Hugs!
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