I have been sick, a lot lately! I usually fight off infections, but in the past six months, I am the one that catches everything. I went to the Dr. to have some blood work done. Turns out I'm low in Vitamin D. How low? Real low-like almost off the chart low. They gave me a prescription-when I went to get it filled-I was stunned? I have to take two pills a week, get this 50,000 mg! No, you didn't read wrong....guess all the sun screen did not do my body good. Vitamin D affects your thyroid, mmh that explains a few things. So, if you are feeling drag assed and down-you, too might need Vitamin D.
I will be back to share the book and art tomorrow. Today I was the prompter over in the Garden. It is my last prompt...but I will be hopping about. Time for another toad to dance ;D I mean have a chance, lol.
I have been busy cleaning my FROG-Furnished Room Over Garage. I know croak-not again! I do tend to make a huge mess and I am going through the madness again. No, my real name is not Alice and I'm not late ;D There are plenty of rabbits n' tea, in my neck of the woods. If you stop by there is even a Queen of Hearts. (I'll explain later). I hope to be busy soon, with sun-washed linens, vintage flowers and red thread.
Over in the Garden my last prompt-well I went for the WOW factor. No, I didn't say X-factor-oops now you see Simon Cowell. I found this article in Good Housekeeping magazine written by Anne Lamott. She talks about the power of Wow:
"Astonishing stuff appears in our lives constantly. We just have to be open for business. One of the simplest of prayers, "Wow" is often uttered with a sharp intake of breath, when we can't think of another way to capture the sight of shocking beauty or destruction, an unbidden sight or unexpected flash of grace." Wow, right...
She goes on to mention lowercase wow and uppercase wow. "Wows come in all shapes and sizes." She mentions a car for a teen at Christmas, fireworks, Monkey flowers, the veins in a leaf, and volcanoes. I won't go into the lows, we all can imagine those. Are you curious about what Monkey flowers look like? I am let's look...
I will be back to share the book and art tomorrow. Today I was the prompter over in the Garden. It is my last prompt...but I will be hopping about. Time for another toad to dance ;D I mean have a chance, lol.
I have been busy cleaning my FROG-Furnished Room Over Garage. I know croak-not again! I do tend to make a huge mess and I am going through the madness again. No, my real name is not Alice and I'm not late ;D There are plenty of rabbits n' tea, in my neck of the woods. If you stop by there is even a Queen of Hearts. (I'll explain later). I hope to be busy soon, with sun-washed linens, vintage flowers and red thread.
Over in the Garden my last prompt-well I went for the WOW factor. No, I didn't say X-factor-oops now you see Simon Cowell. I found this article in Good Housekeeping magazine written by Anne Lamott. She talks about the power of Wow:
"Astonishing stuff appears in our lives constantly. We just have to be open for business. One of the simplest of prayers, "Wow" is often uttered with a sharp intake of breath, when we can't think of another way to capture the sight of shocking beauty or destruction, an unbidden sight or unexpected flash of grace." Wow, right...
She goes on to mention lowercase wow and uppercase wow. "Wows come in all shapes and sizes." She mentions a car for a teen at Christmas, fireworks, Monkey flowers, the veins in a leaf, and volcanoes. I won't go into the lows, we all can imagine those. Are you curious about what Monkey flowers look like? I am let's look...
photo via ***
I think the monkey said, wow! No maybe it was
whoa...lol
A Monkey Orchid
I mean Wow! *photo credit to
Are you impressed? Did you say wow? I did... lol
No, my poem isn't about the Monkey Orchid, but I do love it....
I'm going to write about the moon!
Her appeal twinkles
revealing
a girl's second best friend
Her magnetism exudes glam
wolf whistles ensue
many photos of her in glorious white
High on her pedestal she
is perched
men want to reach her
they try
even a President tries
Fools align like lost wolves
drawn to her luminous blush
her charms whisper
romance
on cue her full pale yellow gown appears
Time for her close up
It is golden time
Hollywood studio doors in royal purple
open
graceful milky white gams
shimmer like reflected jewels
what an entrance
we bask in her memories
in her white hot light~
© Ellen Wilson
“Beneath the makeup and behind the
smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.”
― Marilyn Monroe
― Marilyn Monroe
Tell me when you last said, wow!
Comments
I said 'whoa' a couple days ago - is that close enough?
And sorry you've been sick. I don't get outside much for my vitamin D, so I take natural vitamins.
I have a nephew who took massive doses of vitamin D awhile back. It helped him, too. Get better quickly, dear friend!!!
I am sorry you are depleted, and hope vitamins and wows and a little time off fill you up again!
Many people have to take mega doses of Vitamin D nowadays...with sunscreen being so efficient. D did, and my daughter is supposed to. I do not think it is uncommon....but I hope the megadoses help.
I do definitely look forward to seeing you around in Toads and PU.
My sister also discovered her Vitamin D level was way below where it should have been ... she receives monthly injections in addition to the scrip by mouth! So glad you were able to catch this ... wishing you perfect health in 2013.
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
I love your pictures, and do hope you get your strength back up soon.
Peggy-Yes, 2013 is our year to live stronger ;D Cheers to being healthier! Thank you~
Laurie-I so agree! Thank you :D
Shelly-lol, I love that ;D I know right~
Sherry-Thank you! I know, yes it is...amazing right! Thank you, yes she was a goddess and I read some of her quotes and was amazed!
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/marilyn_monroe.html
Thank you~ It is okay-I know you see wow everyday ;D
L.Diane-Thanks, I know I am lacking...time to eat better, sleep better and play more ;D
Thank you for sharing, I will!
Emma-Thank you for sharing! I love your view-wow ;D
Helen-Thank you! Oh, I hope your sister is better! Yes Cheers to health 2013~
Colette-I do take calcium and I align it with the D dose. This was recommended. I am glad you brought that up! Thank you xo :D
Gail-Wait and see! It takes time, just be sure to follow up on your blood work. If not better ask for a TSH-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone test. Hope you feel better! :D
Mary-Thank you for sharing! There seem to be side effects with everything~ I will not give up my writing. No way, no how or my art!
;D
Susan-Oh, I loved that you shared this! It is such a wonderful scene ;D Thank you Susan!
Yes, I want more time for art and must make time for health! I will be making my rounds, lol!
Corey-Yes, there is that magnetic allure charming all of us! I walk every evening and look at the moon n' stars! I can imagine I am anywhere, in the dark-back on my home turf. Yeah, I'm homesick again... ;D Thank you-you rock!
Mary Ann-Yes, this is where I was going and those stars being her 2nd friends, we know diamonds were her first, lol. Her story is sad...
Thank you I'm working on it :D
Kim-Wow, we seem to have this unique connection each poetry prompt! Oh, do take lots of photos-I am jealous~! How fab...
Thank you for sharing, this made me smile :D
Carrie-Thank you! I think it is the new trend! Dr. Oz seems to think all of us need to up our dose, when flu season arrives.
I'll be by....your blog is always gorgeous!
Alex-Thank you ;D Yes, between being a rock god and a Ninja I can see that outside is not your thing! lol Yes, whoa works for me :D
If you see 2 pictures of me on your followers is because the earlier blog I deleted because of a security reason, my new blog is YVONNE'S POETRY CORNER and the address is yvonnelewis68.blogspot.com
Take care.
Yvonne.
I have a picture of an orchid that looks just like Miss Piggy!
Loved your poem!
I hope your soon feeling on top again and that those extra D`sss will help you quickly.
Your poem about Marilyn is thought provoking and wonderful.
Hugs and happy winter, from Dorthe
I said wow to the picture, quite unusual shot ~ And also to the moon and Marilyn M, she is a stunning woman ~
I take vitamins most days... unless I forget. D is important, it also effects whether you're absorbing calcium.
I was low on Vitamin D, but was only put on 4000mg a day. Yeesh! 50,000? I'm supposed to stay on 2000mg a day from here on out now that I balanced it out a bit. We actually have lots of sun around here, but if it's cold it's hard to go out and soak it up.
Shannon at The Warrior Muse
Lovely poem. It made me think of that play loosely based on Monroe's life. Can't think of the name off the top of my head though.
Sorry I haven't been visiting as much lately, but I've missed your poetry. Just been busy. :)
My doctor just ordered me tested for the Vitamin D thing. I hope your deficiency goes away quickly and you feel better.
And the last time I said wow was when I was done reading that poem--which sounds a little hokey and also like a lie, but I swear isn't.
I really think you have such a beautiful way with words. I'm feeling pretty down today and your poems actually always lift my spirits, which is why I made sure to come over. :)
Again--hope you feel better soon. Oh, and I LOVE the monkey flower. haha
That monkey orchid is just too freaky.
Lee
Tossing It Out
Lee-I am happy you are on the mend! It is a tough time to be sick and I do feel, like you described-so behind! I know right ;D
Tamara-Thank you! YOU brightened my day, thank you so much~ I will be by...I have to run to the dentist, but I will be home soon :D
I am glad I could help lift yours a bit, you helped me too! (((hugs)))
I will be back to comment...I have to run to the border(dentist is in VA, no not Taco Bell...lol)
Susie-Thank you! Yes, she sure did ;D
You are sweet~
Cynthia-Oh, I will have to google it, not sure either?! Thank you, I know right! Don't do this, do that...???! :D
Shannon-I so hope you are feeling better! They put me on a lot, because of a prior cancer scare! I am fine...I think lack of D weakens our immune systems. I always thought it was C, to be concerned with?! Guess, it all goes hand n' hand! Oh, yeah, I remember cold and just heard it is heading my way! Stay warm n' well :D
Mary-Thank you for sharing! I bet you do-I would love to see them :D
I'll be by...I know you share a lot-Thank you!!!
Heaven-Thank you :D I never would of known what a Monkey Orchid looked like, if I hadn't found that article?! Funny, how things align-I had to share it, with all of you! You are sweet ;D
Dorthe-Happy winter to you! I will be by-I'm curious what your weather is like :D YOU are sweet-thank you!
Rebelle-Really? Oh, I do hope you will share someday-how wow is that!
lol ;D
Yvonne-I will be by! You are sweet-thank you for sharing :D
Yes, I do hope things work themselves out~
Candilynn-Wow, what is going on?
so many of us lacking? It is part of being a writer? lol I doubt it-but it makes you wonder! I hope you feel better soon :D
Thanks for sharing~
Vicki-Hello, yes, I walk every evening, unless it is pouring outside. The cold, wind and snow won't stop me, but sideways rain does! Yes, it is always wow to see the moon's light guiding one's way ;D
Loredana-Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you :D You are so sweet~
That's crazy about your D levels! Six months sick? Awful. I'm so sorry, Ella.
I've been similar, since October with a few days break if I'm lucky between illnesses. I think I'm going to get my D levels checked...I recently had to have my thyroid medication upped, too.
Your "wow," prompt is perfect!! I love your offering...you picked a definite wow!! I love the tone and vivid description! Glamorous indeed!
Smiles and ((hugs)) to you tt/ss @>---->--- 11:11 and a wish!
Glorious monkeys. Both the ones with the "wow" face and the flower. ;-D
These three lines made me think of unfortunate photos taken by paparazzi:open/graceful milky white gams/shimmer like reflected jewels.