~ Last Week of Summer at The Cottage ~
The weather was warm and sunny
with a whisper of wind...
The pool was open and there were only a few cottagers on site.
This particular afternoon we had the entire pool to ourselves.
It was so relaxing floating with my pool noodle and moving my legs.
I find the movement in the warm water very helpful for my arthritis.
I've started taking Canadian made TruMarine Collagen...
apparently skin, hair and joint pain will benefit from Collagen.
It's been a few weeks and I am pleased to report that my hair has stopped falling out!
Seriously that was FAST!!!
My skin is clear...
Joint pain in my hips may take up to 5 months to be reduced.
(according to the research)
IF it helps it will be a real bonus.
I am also changing up my diet...
working hard on eating a diet of anti-inflammatory foods.
Cauliflower is a powerful veggie and is reported to reduce inflammation....
Recipe is from Barefoot Contessa's Modern Comfort Food.
Roasted cauliflower with anchovies, capers, lemon juice, rind
topped with a bit of grated parmesan cheese.
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Roasted Cauliflower
SO GOOD!
I found some "good things"
(isn't that what Martha Stewart used to say?)
at the Thrift Shops last week...
Two Vintage German porcelain Egg Cups.
Found a day apart in two different thrifts!!
Our Quarter Share Cottage,
(why I named it Quarterdeck Cottage.)
At Otter Bay.
The ferry dock is very close...
we watch the ferries come and go.
We wondered if the ferry traffic would be an issue when we purchased the share.
Surprisingly it has turned out to be a form of entertainment.
When we see 5 ferries out on The Salish Sea we all shout FERRY YACHTZEE.
~ OOTD ~
Akoya Pearls and a white TEE
worn here with my new French Dressing Jeans
&
Thrifted Ralph Lauren Striped Oversize Tee.
Thrifted Vintage Paste Crystal choker...
I hummed and hawed...
Should I buy it?
Would I wear it?
I did buy it...
Still not sure...
I know 2 darling granddaughters who might have fun wearing it :-))
No Regrets...
Time will Tell.
I captured some lovely sunset images...
with the mild weather we sat outside after dinner.
We don't watch much TV or stream shows when we are at the cottage...
daytime we walk, read, swim, play crib ( I lose)
and I knit.
We savour the views and keep an eye out for sealife...
otters, seals, whales,
So much birdsong with many new songs that the Merlin App help to identify.
Home here back in The Humble Bungalow.
All is quiet...
Mr. HB is out in the garden weeding and planting bulbs.
I've been reactivating my sourdough starter, a batch of dough is on the counter.
Laundry is done...
So moving forward...some dietary changes are afoot.
Hopefully some weight loss might occur.
I meet with the surgeon this week,
will find out if I am a candidate for a hip replacement.
I do wonder why my hip is worn out...
did I walk too much?
Have I been negligent of not getting enough calcium?
I have Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis.
I had a Hysterectomy in my early 40's so perhaps the lack of estrogen is to blame?
Whatever the case, I plan to fight.
If you've got any sage advice about inflammation and diet...
or arthritis
or hip replacements...
I am all ears.
Don't be shy...
Share your thoughts.
Women need to stick together and share their wisdom.
These fluffy clouds felt like waving handkerchiefs at sunset..
were they waving hello or goodbye?
I appreciate you
stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog :-))
In this vast world which is undergoing uncertainty,
we need to focus on making a positive difference in our daily round.
If you are able...
Do something nice for your family, friends, neighbours.
It need not be a BIG thing...
simple gestures can be such a welcome gesture.
OK that's all from me...for now, until next time.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
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