tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879615387850345622.post7787516896342655388..comments2023-07-17T23:10:02.228+10:00Comments on Discombobula: Grandmothers and gardeningSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122659239039900398noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879615387850345622.post-41593701514569229362012-08-31T01:32:05.146+10:002012-08-31T01:32:05.146+10:00Yes to gardening. Even just a plant or herb indoor...Yes to gardening. Even just a plant or herb indoors helps I think. I have a violet (see blog) I propagated from one leaf. And a willow tree in a container. Willows are awesome for their mythology.Emmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879615387850345622.post-75233600636869123412012-08-31T00:05:11.288+10:002012-08-31T00:05:11.288+10:00Just wanted to add that of course not suggesting a...Just wanted to add that of course not suggesting anything to replace what is clearly working for you, Sue. Some years ago I stumbled upon a private group of older women, who were sharing all these fabulous home remedies that they had worked out over many years time. I got more help from those generous ladies risking their personal experiences, than any doctoring ever. And they solved some really tough symptoms. Someday someone will stumble on your post on Pyroluria and get some real help from it. It's good to share this stuff that works for us, <br /><br />I understand about choosing quality of life over length of life, too. Every once and a while when there is so much tension, I think of smoking, but happily the cost of a pack of cigarettes is so high now I wouldn't be able to afford it. I enjoyed every cigarette I ever smoked, but there are people dependent on me, and need me to have some length in my life, and other people who don't need me, but I love much, so I hope to stick around for them too, and stay as healthy as I can.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879615387850345622.post-22909739349479392412012-08-30T20:49:19.065+10:002012-08-30T20:49:19.065+10:00That's an interesting comment about the cadmiu...That's an interesting comment about the cadmium in cigarettes...does this mean I could have felt better all these years if I had been a smoker. Think I'll stick to popping pills for now. Interesting to think I would probably trade quality of life for length of life...<br /><br /><br />I'm no gardener, my wife is though. Maybe when I retire one day I could have a vege patch but it doesn't particularly appeal at the moment.<br /><br /><br />Stick with the Pyroluria supplements, it takes a while but you'll get there.Harrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879615387850345622.post-91105461631817008842012-08-30T01:00:17.759+10:002012-08-30T01:00:17.759+10:00Sue, your post will prompt all sorts of memories i...Sue, your post will prompt all sorts of memories in your readers, it is so powerfully evocative, thank you!<br />We "not so young anymore" folks all grew up in clouds of cigarette smoke — everyone in my family was an avid smoker, including parents, aunts and uncles, and even grandparents. My father smoked a pipe, cigars and cigarettes and lived to 83. I loved the smell of cigars and became a smoker unfortunately also, but finally did kick the habit. Back to mega-dosing with Vitamin C (several weeks minimum), —for me at least, it also produces a sense of good health and mental well-being.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879615387850345622.post-4953188523539010402012-08-29T17:03:36.698+10:002012-08-29T17:03:36.698+10:00I've not had both the opportunity and the incl...I've not had both the opportunity and the inclination at the same time to do this (not to mention any idea how to start:)) but who knows... I get up to some weird things, and I might just surprise myself one of these days. Thanks for another well-written and inspiring nudge, Sue.Harry Rileyhttp://twitter.com/MysticBritnoreply@blogger.com