The Latex/Rubber Allergy, continues. . .

Oh my word, having an allergy to latex/rubber is pure hell on earth.  I have had severe allergies in the past, but nothing like this.  Wow!

My hands are taking a heck of beating.  They are full of blisters and the dead skin is continuing to peel at a rapid rate.  The foot, well, the dead skin is thick - it has to be cut off.  All is a very ugly, ugly, sight.  

I have no way of knowing what the outcome of this maybe, I can only hope.

In the meantime, I did manage to waddle down to the creek and lordy, the creek is high.  No danger of flooding here, we are about 100' from the creek.  To waddling down there I sang Bear Creek Blues.

the water up on Bear Creek 
tastes like cherry wine
the water up on Bear Creek
tastes like cherry wine
one drink of that water
you stay drunk all the time

Written by A. P. Carter
I know it from John Prine - teehee

Latex/Rubber Allergy

Not posting any photos, because all is just too ugly.  The first series of medication did not work.  The foot is infected and gone to the realms of spreading.  New medication given on Monday - geez - I hope it works.  The skin on the foot looks like it has been stomped on by one of those cows that run wild and free range here.  It is black and blue, skin is peeling and the new skin is very, very tender.  So tender, you do not want to walk or have anything touch it, rub it, or by accident hit your foot on something by not paying attention to where you are walking.

I never dream latex/rubber allergy could be so severe, but it is.  The life style of clothing certainly becomes an issue because near all clothing contains latex/rubber/elastic.  Footwear is a major problem - is there any footwear that does not contain latex/rubber?  

Another day in Paradise tomorrow - I hope to see much improvement for my latex/rubber allergy.  If all goes well maybe I will be able to walk to the creek - wish me luck!

Egads - Latex Allergy

Last week I was outside doing some yard work - wearing my rubber boots.  The next day I felt an onslaught of sensations in my foot.  Pus pockets formed and I paid myself a visit to the doctor.  Eczema has set in.  

The next day, again, outside doing yard work - I wore a pair of garden gloves, the rubber type.  Ouch, ouch, ouch - major mistakes.  I called to the doctor and explained my newest ailment and he told me I was having an allergic reaction to latex - a latex allergy.

Latex/rubber based materials are in everything.  

I have a series of creams to put on this god awful ailment and I do hope it clears soon.  If not, I shall return to the clinic on Tuesday.  

It is hard to work with a ding up foot and two hands that look like a million bees had a great lunch.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

John Prine - Red Rocks - June 2014

John Prine, David Jacques, Jason Wilber, trees, and some sort of lost dog.  Red Rocks, June 1st, 2014.

               Wish I could be there, a most beautiful venue - indeed.

                                    Photo Credit - Nicholas Faddy

How Sad It Is. . .

How sad it is when love ones die.

A rose to remember all.

Sad as it is, we all must depart the world in which we know.  Death is sad.  I do not want to become acquainted with it any to soon.

On Easter Sunday, my Aunty died - she was 86.  She was my last Aunty to die on my Dad's side of the family.

On Mothers' Day, Sunday, my Aunty died - she was 86, also.  I was not her favorite niece but she was still family.  

Today, I receive word my Prinette friend, Amy - her Mom died.  Amy shared so many events, outings, and photos with her Prine friends.

...the diamonds will be shining ~ no longer in the rough...

John Prine

Spring

Spring has arrived and I am loving it!

This heathen is too!  Ready to leap.  After I had taken the photos of my dear Lydia, I saw the crazy one and was able to quickly snap.

Lydia - She Has Risen!

Lydia has risen!  Oh my she is a beaut this year.  Blush, new eyes, eyelashes - She knows Donald is out the somewhere. . .

The ensemble 2014 consisting of a Levi's shirt - thank you Noisemaker (it has not fit him for years).  Many new accessories and she wears them very well.  I had such a fun time outfitting Lydia this year.  We do have great times together, we Prine!

Donald and Lydia - John Prine

John Prine - Pittsburg, PA

Great picture!

Photo credit ~ Deborah Goleb, Pittsburgh, Pa

Benedum Center.

Highlight of my day, indeed. 

I have worked endless hours today trying to get our annual bake sale to ready on up for tomorrow morning.

It was raining, it was cold and all those women yapping at me, is no place for a 58 year old! ~lol

"John Prine - The Missing Years"

Another Day In Paradise...

A few bake sale items for our annual community bake sale.  Oh my, I so enjoy to do it.  I wrap everything in appealing (buy me - buy me), wrap.  Not like some that wrap in tin foil and expect the consumer to hey, buy me, buy me!

Honey-Nut Pecan Loaves along with Breakfast Carrot Cake.  Both with a vanilla glaze are in the photo above.  

I do pre-sale to for the bake sale.  The seasonal folks call me up for those wonderful Honey-Nut Pecan Loaves.  My word, those are great, you bake - you freeze.  When company arrives - thaw and serve.  

Spring...is just a smile away

I am wearing a smile today ~  Spring is just a smile away.  To note ~ I feel it my dancing step too.

Rough couple of days our abode continues to have.  I do hope for better days.   I anticipate the worst and I hope for the best.

I so do miss my Mom, I loved her.  She taught me so much that I never would have learned in school.

Happy Mothers' Day. Hugs and Hearts Abound!

Men, Men, Men

I am posting today on Men.  Men, Men, Men can be such a pain in the butt sometimes.  You honestly do feel like you could pitch a flinger (a small 2 X 4) at them.  Knock them on the head and hope some sense has permeated.  

I am trying to make a giggle or two out of a fallen, sad, situation - but a situation just the same.

My Noisemaker was into the doctor for a routine check up last week.  He received a call back and was told his PSA grade/number was 'slightly' high.  An appointment has now be scheduled with a specialist in the city. 

Too add, from the series of check up tests, Noisemaker is also bordering on type 2 diabetes.  Not a good combination.  My Noisemaker loves my baking, loves candy, and chocolate.  A different eating habit is on the rise.

For you folks that are kind enough to view this blog, ~ please relay to all your male friends and family that a PSA is important.  All men over 40 for sure, should have this test done.   

Women who read this blog - if your male friends and relatives do not go in to have a check up - please, ladies get the flinger!