Talking to Myself, the Soliloquy: Recent Episodes
fawn thomas
Join me, an extroverted, introvert with much to say about everything. Thats right born chatty very selective in who I chat with (aren't you lucky!)!
A self diagnosed neurotic, a bit bipolar and a bit physically challenged (a nice way of saying I need walk with a cane).
Share my personal journey through the new normal, as a middle aged (bit older than middle aged unless you live to be well over a 100 years :)
Let's get to know each other better and see where the conversation takes us.
Website: talkingtomyselfthesoliloquy.com
Though it can be the most wonderful time of the year the holidays are hard for so many
Feeling blue
It's been a hard time for so many, the only thing we can do... spread feelings of kindness.
You're not alone, too many of us feeling this way.
Be the joy someone else will really benefit from the way you make them feel.
Bah Humbug be damned!
Xo
Checking in, feeling less than accomplished.
Last minute gift shopping blues.
Shortages have even hit cream cheese.
What I didn't do.
Be happy
Bah Humbug and Happy Holidays!
So many things to say Bah Humbug at/to etc.
There are also many reasons to celebrate.
Rambled so much, not sure what I said. One thing I'm sure of is not one thought was completed.
Perfect for talking to oneself, perfect example of a neurotic human, lol
Keeping it real
Talked too long, but I want to talk more.
Will talk more and maybe finish some of the things started.
For now off to make the brownies and blondies or something some cookie will see. Yup a few hours later typing this and still a mess.
Is it wrong to enjoy hanging out with yourself?
Let's talk about it.
Have a great day
PS. The Blondie Recipe I'm making is via Smitten Kitchen with my own tweaks.. MUST tweak quanity you need more.
I always double it.
Brownies, #Blondies
Working 9 to 5!
This old gal is back to working for 9-5
Navigating life with a handicap or disability
What does it mean to be disabled?
Is everyone disabled?
Anxiety about a disability holding you back
Making all the c's today, clam chowder, chicken and cupcakes!
Pine Cone trophies
Be kind to yourself!
covidcareerchange, #disability #walkingwithacane
Hey there!
It's been awhile!
Hope everything is going well.
Join me for a life update, a bit of neuroticness (I know not a word)
Tips for keeping the kirby crunchy and the onions mellow!
Happily ever after: nephews wedding was the event of the past year and a half.
Still not part of a herd
Best of all find out some of the reasons "I'm classy like that!"
Xo
It's been a minute!
Howve you been?
Seems I have been hanging out under my table hiding!
Lots of anxiety
Why can't we just listen to eachother
Why can't we get along?
Channel things that make you happy
Who uses a VCR?
Wishing you a Happy New Year
Things are still crazy!
Why can't we get along?
Magic Bars
Holiday traditions
A business called Smashed, what does that say about us in 2020?
Poor client postpones her wedding for the second time, after testing positive.
If she feels well all will be okay
Our health is more important than anything .. with health you can again rebuild what the pandemic is taking from you
Direct you to website posts about working with what you have to prepare meals.
Pfizer shot has begun to be administered in the UK.. some are experiencing severe allergies
Caffeine is not the best beverage to chose if you have insomnia
Today was productive
Cleaning
Accomplishing little things is no small feat
Gingerbread and Jell-O
Support of businesses with the same views you have
Power of customer service
In this episode there is a focus on what may be bothering all of us.
Suggestions for coping
If I don't walk backward
Is enjoyed time, a waste of time?
I have found a way to make more than 24 hours in the day
If I keep it up I will need to hire someone to carry my undereye bags around for me!
Anxiety keeping anyone else up?
Why are there so many people at the mall?
I like sharing recipes, tomorrow I'm making Korean Cauliflower
Posted my mother's strawberry Jell-O mold.. only I can't figure out how to make it!
Do you have any cookbooks?
Popup Festivus Trees
Visit my Blog: www.talkingtomyselfthesoliloquy.com
How was Thanksgiving
Let me tell you how to make sweet potato puffs after I told you essentially how you shouldn't make sweet potatoes
Why is there a turkey in my yard?
Betty Crocker 1960s recipe box and cards
Sharing my mother's recipes
Feeling patriotic found, red, white and blue yarn, see it on my blog and ebay
Petco has curbside delivery
I have not pets, but picking up something.. stay tuned
Hmm.... this one is pretty deep.
Delving into the reality of the difficulties facing all of us! these days.
Trying my best.
Making sweet potato puffs, if only I remembered how!
Keep cutting my hair .... why? I need a thinking cap!
A new Thanksgiving means coleslaw before leftovers!
What's cooking?
Being a travel agent is no fun
Things are so crazy
Organizing is hard
Everyone has problems
Counting my blessings
Filing my nails is oddly relaxing
Fiona died
She thinks I need a dog!
Acorn squash
Festivus
Have a nice weekend!
Happy Friday
Good Business vs Bad Business
Firs Caribbean Cruise, has Covid onboard... no masks what were they thinking?
Testing to go to an event.. would you do it just to go to a show or sporting event?
Hope normality returns one day (soon)
Print my daily planning sheets on the website
Watch out for blog post with with recipe for Peanut Butter Bars
Time to grab my bowl and cut my hair!
Today lots of miscellaneous rambling!
The election still is making me crazy, how about you?
No cold oats for me, thank you.
Look honey they shrunk the Reese's Morsels
Made Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Planners really help, let me help you.. pick up a copy of my daily planner sheet on the website (tomorrow)
Put up my pink festivus tree, thinking about DIY ornaments to create and share
For more musings, recipes, crafts, travel and more, visit my blog:
talkingtomyselfthesoliloquy.com
It's going to be a socially distant party for four
Cat headband ears offer lots of smiles for P, maybe it will make others with Alzheimers smile too
Is a party for someone with Alzheimers more for you than them?
Oatmeal
Making granola bars with what you have
Is it really necessary to make oatmeal overnight?
In search of dry good canisters for small kitchen
Where are Jeffrey Toobins pants?
Are Rudy's hands really down his pants?
Pope Francis, once again proves he is the most progressive (coolest) Pope yet! He has said that he approves of same sex Unions
The first time since the 60s that Charlie Brown's holiday special's won't be air on Network TV. Apple TV has bought the rights to air the specials, they are going to offer them without Apple TV several times too. To see when your favorite Charlie Brown Special will be on, https://tinyurl.com/y53xbsk5
Quote of the day: "Hope is the only thing stronger than fear" ~ Robert Ludlum
Feeling melancholy today
Why am I so tired today
15 days until the election
Not much in the mood to discuss serious topics today
Feeling melancholy today to attend a birthday party, is it just me?
Accountability and the cabbage
DIY planner may be better for my organization goals
What do you miss most in our new world
Changing habits
Want to get and receive big hugs from family!
Quote of the Day
“Even if I knew today that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my Appletree today.”
~ Martin Luther King
Feel Good Story, Couples build leggo wheelchair ramps in Germany https://tinyurl.com/y6fx4kwr
Song of the Day, Aint No Body Chaka Kahn
Podcast Website talkingtomyselfthesoliloquy.com
How was your day?
Trying to be more positive
Worked on my new website/blog
Can't find the blog page while online, determined to find it
Cocktail Recipe for the weekend
Thinking about travel, what do you think
Where is the Good News?
Why does it take so long to find a feel good story these days?
Feel Good of the Day: Happiness Museum, Copenhagen Denmark
Defining and finding happiness.
Quote: “Who is the richer, he who has much and wants more or he who has little and wants less? ~ David Baird
My niece was nominated for teacher of the year! So proud!
Why don't we value teachers and nurses more? Should we pay them more for the important work they do?
Is what they do worth more than other occupations? If so why are they poorly paid
Why ,don't we value teachers and nurses more?
“Who is the richer, he who has much and wants more or he who has little and wants less? ~ David Baird
Why it's important to clean your pockets when doing laundry
20 days will my anxiety subside when the election is past?
Suffering from google head
Creating a blog for my podcast
I listen to Joey Diaz's podcast, Uncle Joey's Joint, don't judge, he's old so, am I.
A trail of napkins
Glutton for punishment? Watching rallies reading tweets etc.?
Information overload in the age of google
Halloween candy sales are up? Who's eating all the candy?
Feel Good Story of the Day: NY Philharmonic rolls out the "bandwagon"
Follow the NY Philharmonic on Instagram
Quote of the Day: "Those in a Hurry Don't Arrive"
Happy Monday!
How was your Sunday
The state of the travel business
Thanks for letting me vent
How is working at home going?
Are the kiddos at school?
Split schedules?
There was that time I had an employee
22 days until peace, take that back
November may be rough
Thanksgiving plans
Dinner, Meatless Monday aspirations!
Poor Man's Steak (recipe below)
Rational for eating brioche
Feel Good Story, Buddy the Beefalo on the Run After Making Great Escape
Keeping up with Buddy his twitter page
Still learning, sorry for the choppy moment, :)
Quote of the day
"The future no matter how threatening it may appear can only come one day at a time" ~ David Baird
Thanks for listening, have a great tomorrow!
*Recipe Alert!*
Poor Man's Steak
Ingredients:
Head of Cabbage
Room Temperature Butter or Olive Oil
Seasonings, I am using garlic powder, salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage
Slice the head of cabbage into 4 "steaks"
Either spread butter and season both sides of the cabbage or use butter substitute or olive oil
Place on baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper
Bake side one for 20 minutes
Flip and cook the other side for 20 minutes
Take out of the oven
Enjoy!!!!
Some of the things I'm thinking about:
Alzheimer's Activity Pintrest Board, let me know if you would like to add ideas, happy to add collaborators
Crayola, Free Downloadable Coloring Pages
The Guy Who Started Free Conversations, Warm 106.9
Pen Pals
WhatsApp?
Who's afraid of the big bad app?
Back in the day in the back of the magazine...
No matter how rough the waves on the ocean's surface, the waters beneath are calm" ~ Unknown
Happy Saturday!
Trying something new with planners, not just using them as vehicles to collect dust.
Speaking of dust, still cleaning.
When someone you love has Alzheimers
P peels corn it makes her happy!
I am going to make corn fritters, that makes me happy!
Daily Happy Thought, 96 year old, Giuseppe Paterno graduated from the University of Palermo, with honors! (Guardian Story)
" You yourself as much as anybody in the universe deserve your love and affection" ~ Buddah
Where have I been hiding?
Why have I been hiding?
Crazy times, the struggle is real!
It's important to talk out loud and listen to others!
Signature Cocktails
Last weeks Signature Cocktail: Apple Long lsland Iced Tea
This weeks Signature Cocktail Warm Apple Pie Cocktail
Target Curbside Pickup
Sewage Plant named for John Oliver (read it.. cute story)
Putting on a pair of rose colored glasses, seeing the glass half full
Give what you've got.
Be happy! :)
Today I muse:
The struggle is real.
Bad habits on fleek during our new normal.
A fluffy gal gets fluffier eating Brioche
Can we wear enough protective gear?
Don't want to be part of a herd!
Don't know as much as a scientist, do you?
No recipe today! Maybe tomorrow?
Appreciate your joining me.
Talk to you tomorrow.. for now I'll keepon talking to myself!
Check out my Quarantine Play List on YouTube, Sounds of Quarantine
Today I muse about pleasing people ... sometimes you can't... that's okay.
4 tables for 4 couples, it's cold family dinner during covid.
Going to be adding a daily lifestyle feature. Comfort food, gardening, crafts etc. coming soon.
Looking for people to join the conversation!
Thanks for listening!
Hello There!
Thank you for stopping by to listen to this "middle aged" fluffy gal ramble.
In this episode I try to introduce myself to you and give you some insight into my podcast.
Turns out they were right (they being those with successful podcasts) ... I should have listened and had some sort of a "script"
or at least a plan...
I didn't, not much of a scripted person, life is after all an improv!
Join this middle aged lady as she does what she does best rambles a little bit about this and little bit about that!