Saturday, October 14, 2017

Rock On!

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MY SEASONAL ALLERGIES have been awful. This is usually my worst time of year. I push myself to do an exercise walk most days. But I don't have much energy for the rest of the day. I did one set of 10 push-ups the other day and that was one set too many. It doesn't help that I've been taking allergy meds. Given all the drugs I took in my younger days, you'd think I wouldn't be such a lightweight. But I am. So, the allergies, the medication, the lack of energy and a good workout, and the news from all parts of the world have made me kind of miserable. Especially the news. I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle with my clinical depression. Someone took the time to create this beautiful cairn the other day. I wish everyone in the world could enjoy this kind of balance and peace.

MIS ALERGIAS ESTACIONALES han sido terribles. Esta es generalmente la peor época del año. Me esfuerzo para hacer una caminata de ejercicio la mayoría de los días. Pero no tengo mucha energía para el resto del día. Hice un serie de 10 flexiones de brazos el otro día y 10 flexiones fueron demasiadas. No ayuda que haya estado tomando medicamentos para la alergia. Después de todas las drogas que tomé en mi juventud, pensarías que no tendría baja tolerancia (al consumo de drogas). Pero la tengo. Por eso, las alergias, la medicación, la falta de energía y un buen entrenamiento, y las noticias de todas partes del mundo me han hecho un poco miserable. Especialmente las noticias. Siento que estoy luchando una batalla perdida con mi depresión clínica. Alguien se tomó el tiempo para crear este hermoso mojón de piedras el otro día. Deseo que todos en el mundo puedan disfrutar de este tipo de equilibrio y paz.




27 comments:

  1. When I go to the Pocono's someone does the same rock formations in a stream there. Like 20 of them.

    I have been upset by the news too. The Napa/Sonoma Valley fire have me very sadden. I go out to see my friend and we spend days in Napa alone. Never have seen a more picturesque part of the US, and they can't seem to get control of the fires. Several of the vineyards we go to are already a total lost. Very sad.

    And then outrage over the White House Buffoon.

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    1. mistress maddie:
      Outrage over so much lately. It does get exhausting. And we're the lucky ones who haven't been directly affected (yet?) by the political and natural disasters occurring around the world. Glad you're there!

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  2. I hope you are feeling better soon. We just arrived home from a short vacation. We spent hours walking and generally just getting away from everything.
    What a wonderful formation (great descriptive word Mistress Maddie!), lovely someone took the time to make this.
    Mitchell, I always enjoy your photos and you have a way with words that always make me smile.
    Be well.
    Robin
    XOX

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    1. Robin:
      Well, today's been my worst day so far, which has me convinced that tomorrow will be much better. I'm better at the moment than I've been all day. Do you detect a glimmer of hope in that statement?!?!

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  3. I'm sending good thoughts your way, to maybe stem the tide of all the awful news.
    And your rock formation will help with that because it's just so serene and, yes, calming.

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    1. Bob:
      Jerry bought ice cream for after dinner. I intend to go to bed happy and to sleep well!

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  4. Depression seems to have a life of its own. I've never been much for "exercise" and if it weren't for Benni (our Weimador) who makes me go for a daily walk, I might just sit in a chair and veg. I watch and read too much depressing news; the physical disasters (hurricanes, floods, fires) are very sad, but, in some sense we have no control over such events. The human response to them is even far beyond our individual ability to make a difference. So, yes, there is a feeling of helplessness. The political realm is worse in the sense that it is of our own human making. I'm glad I don't have a blood pressure cuff...I can't imagine how it might spike after the evening news or while reading Towelroad and JoeMyGod. I try to look at things from a somewhat spiritual or philosophical or Zen perspective...I have been working on my landscape...kind of mindless and peaceful solitude...but not sure I'm successful at that either. So if I were to add a music video here it might be "What's Life? A magazine. How much does it cost? It cost fifty cents. Well I've only got a nickel. Oh Well, That's Life"

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    1. Frank:
      Your "What's Life" lyrics made me smile. And THAT is something! Thanks. Tomorrow is another day. (Or maybe I shouldn't give a damn.)

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  5. Very sensual cairn from my pov.
    I do believe you were meant to show us this structure so that I would remember that I saw a dozen of these in various sizes while camer-less on the trail the other day. There may be an ocean between us MITCH but please take care and only do one pushup if that's all you can do. For me humidity and cloudy days are a trigger to "not doing much of anything"....
    Allergies have never been an issue with me but as I kiss the close side of 70 years old allergies are prevalent all the time. Age is a tricky monster.
    Best as always!
    Ron

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    1. Ron:
      I remember you guys sharing cairn photos from your walks. This is the first one I've seen here. It immediately made me think of you (and Sophie), which immediately made me smile.

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  6. Being/living by the ocean, as you know, gives one balance, sense of well-being and energy. It can work hand in hand with meds to get you through this period, Mitchell. Drag yourself out there for those walks if need be. You will get through this. Oh, and don't look/listen to any more news!! It's not going anywhere....that's for sure!

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    1. Jim:
      I was walking on the beach at midnight last night. It was beautiful. Wish I could capture that feeling and carry it around with me every minute.

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  7. You are not the only one who is feeling blue these days. I too am cocooning, not wanting to do much of anything. Hugs

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    1. Cheapchick:
      I know I'm not alone. The world just feels like it sucks right now. Hoping!

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  8. Yeah depression is quite debilitating, used to put me in bed two or three times a day for a couple of hours each time and then the late December event made me grumpy until early January... am lucky... now getting tlc from my partner has helped before that it was like walking between the guns !
    I would like to kick a certain old man where it hurts most (refers to Mistress Maddie's comment)

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    1. Heron:
      Having Jerry helps so much. Too bad TLC isn't a cure. I spent almost the entire day in bed today. Tired from my night out last night, which was a pleasure and a mistake given how I've been feeling.

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  9. I love those balancing rocks! And they've been there so long, moss is growing on them! I kinda know how that feels these days, LOL!

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    1. Debra:
      As Don Mclean said, "Moss grows fat on a rolling stone." I'll leave it to you to explain that one!

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  10. Hope you get over it soon, Mitch!

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    1. Jan:
      Thanks so much. Really rough day today, but I'm finally up and around. About to have dinner -- because Jerry makes me -- and there's ice cream for dessert. At this precise moment... I feel like I might survive.

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  11. Peace and tranquility. Don't let the bastards get you down. Live long, and prosper. Help me, Obi-wan Kenobi, you're my only hope.

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    1. Walt the Fourth:
      I'm going to go stand outside. So, if anyone asks, I'm outstanding.

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  12. Do the things you know to do, to feel better, if we all pull together the world will be a better place. The world needs more rocks, one of things I missed most in Florida was rocks.

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    1. Travel:
      I like that, "The world needs more rocks."

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  13. It's not an ocean, but that picture makes me realize I went through the entire summer without visiting Lake Erie. I'm going to be in the neighborhood a little later tonight. Maybe I'll stop at the beach and see if anyone's done anything interesting with the rocks. Or just listen to the waves lap. That's always soothing.

    I hope you get over the blues.

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    1. Kirk:
      Ours isn't an ocean either really... the Mediterranean Sea. A stop at the beach always helps. I hope you were able to do that.

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  14. Adam:
    Thanks. It happens and it will pass.

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