Haven't been to the optometrist in quite a long time
Kathsgrdn
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I haven't seen this in a really long time!
Comments (12)brook, I used to hear them here all the time, but then several years went by and I heard nothing. Then last year I heard them once or twice. Funny you mention predators.......as I was following one, trying to get its picture, a hawk flew overhead. :( I quickly left the Bobwhite alone. I live in central Indiana. Isn't it strange to find 3 of them now, with a foot of snow on the ground and extremely cold temps? We have 35 acres of land.......a mix of woods and growing up fields. We have tons of big brush piles, so hopefully they've found some shelter in those. I put some dried corn around the areas they seemed to frequent. I have a friend who said she had a bobwhite once that loved greenbeans....See More'Missing Time' but haven't been abducted!
Comments (2)Hey, lov2garden, welcome back! I still miss "ja-mamas"--he's outgrown that, and if I try to use it, he corrects me! But I think I'll hold onto it. Heck, my mom, sister, etc., and I still say "underbrella," which was my little sister's word. And my sympathies on the yellow--wow, is that a hard color to get right. And there ARE so many ugly ones. I don't quite understand why paint companies make some of them--who wants snot-yellow, really, anywhere in the world? I went through an "off white" that was really light brown, and the picked a yellow that I thought was too strong. It's grown on me, but it's still pretty strong. I think I really ought to do a sponge treatment over it in white, but I don't have time. I have SO much trouble getting any "deep" stuff done bcs I feel like I spend all my time just keeping up w/ TODAY'S "harm." You lost 4 months, maybe more, of you. The only way to get that back fast is to get EXTRA manpower--can you hire someone to help you? A cleaning lady who also seems sensible? Recruit a friend? Also know this: pretty soon even the income-producing part of your business is going to be hurting bcs of chaos, so it's a smart BUSINESS STRATEGY to get some of your order back.Think if it as "sharpening the saw." So, it's OK to use some business time to begin to create that order. Welcome back--to us, and to getting control of your home and life again! I'm glad you're feeling better....See MoreHaven't been to this forum in ages, but need help with kitchen layout
Comments (34)I like MamaGoose's plan! Moving the clean up sink down to the other end, really frees up your serving area. I would add a prep sink...and maybe an under counter fridge and ice maker. This should keep the drinks and guests out of your main work area. And maybe add some chips and snack on the other side, below the counter...to keep people out of your pantry/walking through your work area : ) As for the large foyer...I like it! But maybe add French doors between the foyer and entry hall. They could be frosted (with a design?) or add sheers, so you can shut them if someone comes to the door and you don't want them to see straight through your house. This is a nice feature if you have anyone showing that you don't know or you're home alone. I want to include something like that in our farmhouse if/when we remodel, so people can't see past the entry. But we do live out in the country...and have some "interesting" people showing up to ask about hunting or selling oranges, etc. LOL...See MoreHas anybody been to the optometrist during the pandemic?
Comments (43)Annegreit, I’m sorry you’re uncomfortable. I may be able to help you. Not medical advice, but experience with bouts of dry eye over the years. I have experienced a situation very similar to what you describe. In the past 20 years, along with an aging (drying) population, there has been a lot of progress made toward treating the common symptoms of dry eye and related issues such as blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid). Lots of excellent products as well. I was on the squeamish side too, but now could be walking down a hallway and drop a few preservative-free eye drops into my eyes without skipping a beat or looking. Oh, and erase that image of a tube of ointment (tip) touching your eyelid. IMO, way too much and you don’t want to be touching any tip to your eye (conjunctiva) or eyelid. You could scratch yourself. Ouch. I have some simple, safe, things for you to try. But first, let me say that it is unlikely that your dry stuck morning eye (lid) to be anything serious. There are a few common, relatively benign, causes for the symptoms you describe. As to going to an ophthalmologist, it depends on where you live — LA area or northern Maine. I need to get a few eye appointments squared away, but will likely wait until spring or summer. Here are some simple, largely regarded as safe, commonly suggested by doctors and ophthalmologists as a first line, pre appointment “try and see if this helps” approach. There are various situations that can cause dry eye or stuck eyelids. Often the condition is easily addressed. FIRST: some caveats. Please do not put any of those get-the-red-out drops into your eye. Always wash your hands well before and after touching your eyes. Educate yourself about dry eyes, itchy eyes and eyelid hygiene by going to reputable sights if looking online. Be gentle when touching your eyelid areas. With clean hands and a clean folded facecloth, make a warm water (not hot) compress (wring out excess water) for your eyes — apply gently over your eyes for a few seconds. Turn the facecloth to a clean, unused side and repeat. I usually hold mine gently over closed eyes for perhaps a minute. You can rinse in warm water and repeat. I have my own favorite brands of preservative-free, un-medicated, single use moisturizing eyedrops. There are several excellent brands. I use preservative free because when my eyes were very very dry (much better now), I could not tolerate the commonly used preservative. You do not touch your eye with any ampule tip — instead, just lean or lie back, hold the dropper above your eye and gently squeeze a drop (“distill” a drop) into your opened eye. The unmediated drops are buffered and have the correct pH and salinity to match normal tears, so there is no stinging or odor. It feels great! Gently close your eye and perhaps just let the moisture of the neutral, unmedicated eye drop sit there a few seconds. Optional. Here is what the single use ampule looks like: You just snap the top off, and use. Single use == single time use. I’ve been told that I can use more than once, but don’t keep for a day. Because there is no preservative, there is nothing to check any growth of bacteria once opened. And, again, you don’t need to or want to touch the dispensing tip to your eye. I always have then in my purse, toilet try bag and cupboard, and at bedside stand. So, because I don’t like to run out, I buy large box. But you can but in smaller amounts ;) There are several good eyelid cleaners. One that I use (when needed) is just a simple, balanced solution that is pumped out onto clean hands from a small bottle. Directions on box and inside. I apply this to clean hand and just gently massage around the area from where my eyelashes emerge. There are oil glads there that sometimes become inflamed or irritated or need a bit more cleaning than a morning shower. Feels great. No odor, but something faint, clean smelling. Great product. These products are over the counter and manufactured by companies that have been in the medical eye comfort/hygiene business for decades. They enjoy the confidence of many patients and physicians. I have no relationship to them. Oh, and over the years, I have had pets (cats, dogs) with dry eyes. I have used the eyedrops on them as well. (Pets and people with dry eyes can tear or get accumulations of goop in the corners of their eyes. Sterile ophthalmic ointment (as mdln offered, above). I used to use this before bedtime. With clean hands, I’d put a bit of the ointment on my finger tip, then apply to the inside of the lower lid. It kept my eyes moist overnight and prevented them from sticking shut by morning. I hope you find eye comfort soon, Annegreit....See MoreKathsgrdn
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