Sunday, July 6, 2025

A Reality Recheck

While I’ve been meaning to blog more, both reading and writing, I’ve been hiding in escapism. Since time is much better spent wishing all living creatures the best and focusing on a positive mindset, here is some great personal news…

On Friday my husband received a call from his dialysis team. His kidney function has improved enough that he might be able to end this (quite literally) draining procedure, have the itchy temporary port removed, and once more take full showers.

And I am proud to announce that my courageous, chivalrous friend has been seeing a grief therapist after his dear lady’s passing. In decades past Scars might have let guilt, anger, or sheer bereavement overtake him.

Our dear friend Phoenix is also doing well. His employer grants every consideration regarding his leg amputation. I’m thankful he is valued and gets satisfaction from his work.

What’s your favorite way of avoiding reality? Or do you prefer charging headlong to forge a brighter future?

23 comments:

  1. Hubbies news is the best, but all good news.

    I don't avoid reality. I face it with a positive attitude. I remove things that are stressful (easier to do when you're retired) and surround myself with positive things and people.

    Have a fabulous day and week. Big hug. ♥

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  2. That is good news all around but the hubby news is the best!

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  3. Good to read that some things are making a turnaround.
    I've escaped into reading...well, mostly listening to audiobooks.
    And attending free lectures and events at local libraries, and planning inexpensive short vacations to visit art museums.

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  4. That is wonderful news about your husband. I guess my escapism is reading and watching comedy show reruns like Big Bang Theory and Friends. Nice to see a post from you. XO

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  5. Really glad to know about the improvement in your husband's health.
    Favourite way to avoid reality? Watch a movie or read a book or talk to a friend.
    -- Pradeep / Time and Tide

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  6. Wonderful news about your husband's health. I like reading...it is my escapism.

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  7. I like reading mostly. It's good news about your husband's health.

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  8. I find reading helps me. Although, if things are really bad, I find that I have to reread books I've enjoyed in the past. Not sure why. All such excellent news.

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    1. I think favorite old reads provide a special comfort. :D Thanks for the kind words.

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  9. All great news.. happy to hear it.

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  10. That's great about your husband maybe getting to end dialysis. Full showers, wow, that's great too. Scars sounds like a wonderful kind guy.

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  11. How wonderful that things are looking up with the hubby, and glad to hear that things are looking up for your friends, too. Like pretty much everyone else, mom and dad esape by reading. Dad says there's nothing like getting swallowed up by a good novel that you can't put down. Paws crossed things continue upward, dear Darla.

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  12. YAY for better kidney function !!!! and best to Phoenix on the amputation; two family members went thru that procedure ....here's to a great week a head for all....DVD's and reading get top billing here for telling "life" to go to ~~~~ ♥♥☺☺

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