Home Remedies for the Doldrums

by Marye Audet on July 7th, 2008

Sometimes the best home remedy for staying cheerful is to take stock of our lives and assess where we are and where we are going. I think that once the past is forgiven it is best to leave it back there with any baggage that it accrued at the time.

Once before on another one of my blogs I attempted to stay current with The Simple Woman’s Day Book. I love this idea! I was unable to do it then, but I am hoping that now I can. So, here are my thoughts for today. Check out her site, start your own and keep track of your life.

July 7th

Outside my Window…Bright and sunny. It is going to be nearly 100 today.
I am thinking…Of my son who has recently been stationed in Japan
I am thankful for…Answered prayers this weekend
From the kitchen…Looks like a tornado went through, I need to bake bread today.

I am creating…Nothing at the moment, but plans for a quilt to make with Shiloh soon

I am going…Antiquing this week, for a day to myself.

I am wearing…Oh, my…still in pajama bottoms and red tank top
I am reading…The Art of Living Romantically

I am hoping…for a a diagnosis for Marc

I am hearing…Children playing
Around the house…Messy, messy, messy

One of my favorite things…Autumn, cool weather and roaring fires!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week..Taking steps to organize my office

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…Nick’s 8th birthday

Image Simple Woman’s Day Book, used by permission

Image:Marye Audet

Tags: Simple Woman's Day Book, taking stock, thoughts

32 opinions for Home Remedies for the Doldrums

Shani
Jul 7, 2008 at 12:09 pm

It is supposed to be in the 110’s here today, so I utterly sympathize with you on the heat. Your comment of cool autumn temps took me to a happy place for a moment; thank you! :) It was a lovely break.

Have a wonderful week!
Shani
Shannon
Jul 7, 2008 at 12:42 pm

You are going to go look at antiques all by yourself! No fair! Can I come too. :)

Thanks for visiting my blog. I’ll have to come back and visit more often. I saw a few post that caught my eye.

Hugs!
Heather Young
Jul 7, 2008 at 12:58 pm

Antiquing sounds wonderful.
Weefay
Jul 7, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Hi Marye!

That’s about the only thing I don’t miss about TX is the heat. All my family is back in North Texas and I miss them so…but the gas for my kid hauler makes the trip too costly.

Have a lovely day~
Elizabeth
Jul 7, 2008 at 1:27 pm

I love autumn, too, the colors and decorations are so much fun!
kerri
Jul 7, 2008 at 2:41 pm

I loved your daybook. Not only does my kitcen look like a tornado went through it, but my whole house. Hmmm…now I do live in Oklahoma, maybe I could get away with that whole tornado exuse! :)
Fern R
Jul 7, 2008 at 4:11 pm

What a great idea! I’ve always wanted to keep a journal but never knew what to write about. I can see how keeping this sort of journal would both help me record what is going on in my life and also help me be more productive.

p.s. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog in the last few days since I discovered it. I already have bookmarked quite a few of your posts for future use.
Sandpiper
Jul 7, 2008 at 4:24 pm

Thanks for your comment on my blog.
A day spent antiquing sounds nice!
Robyn
Jul 7, 2008 at 4:50 pm

I’m inbetween books right now so I’m making a list. I’ve not heard of The Art of Living Romantically. Is it any good? Who is the author?

I hope you enjoy here enough to stay with it. I’m certainly enjoying it!!

Thanks for sharing,
Robyn
Jen of a2eatwrite
Jul 7, 2008 at 5:46 pm

Lovely! And I adore this idea!
Sandra
Jul 7, 2008 at 5:52 pm

I’m in Arizona so I know about the heat, it’s awful. Loved reading your daybook.

If you don’t mind, would you tell me the name of the author for the book you’re reading? It sounds like something I would enjoy :)
Lisa
Jul 7, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Blessings on your son in Japan! Thanks for your well-wishes for mine just starting out! I like your sentiment about taking stock and keeping track as a way to get out of the doldrums. I think you’re right!
Thia
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm

One of your favorite things is mine too! This heat and humidity is NOT for me.
As for those pink sweatpants, what can I say, they are maternity and I did not have to buy them. During my first pregnancy, I was blessed with quite a bit of maternity clothing from someone who was done with pregnancy. I have only had to buy a few things during my three pregnancies. So thankful! I just don’t wear those pink things out in public. haha.
Ginger
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:02 pm

Hmmm my house is clean except for a gazillion balloons in the living room. The kids got a wee bit tired of them. they have them corraled with bolster pillows so one can walk through the room safely. Vacuuming was …different.
Julie D.
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:20 pm

I enjoyed reading your daybook. Today I found myself thinking of all of the women who write daybooks… a sweet camaraderie.
Have a lovely week!
Julie D.
Jerri
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:35 pm

Marye, I love the new blog. I’m always looking up vitamins, supplements, and home remedy information, so I’ll definitely be a frequent reader.
Marye Audet
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:43 pm

Shani-110? Oh my…I feel for you.
Shannon- Sure you can!
Heather - it is one of my favorite ways to relax
Michele @ Frugal Granola
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:44 pm

I’m so glad you had answered prayers! :) Enjoy your antiquing! That sounds fun.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Blessings,
Michele :)
Marye Audet
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:46 pm

Weefay- we are in the Dallas area. Gas is AWFUL!
Elizabeth- we don;t get much autumn here but when we do I make the most of it!
Kerri- I am with you! I think if I see a tornado coming I am going to open the front and the back door and hope for the best!
Fern- thank you so much!
Marye Audet
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:51 pm

sandpiper- doesn’t it? And finishing with a lovely late tea?
Robin and Sandra- I am adding an amazon link to the book I really like it. Easy to implement ideas for a romantic lifestyle and all from a Christian perspective.
Marye Audet
Jul 7, 2008 at 7:56 pm

And obviously I had the title wrong. :(
Jen- this is right up your alley, so shall we see your daybook next monday?
Lisa- It is the whole Pollyanna game isn’t it?
Thia- I was teasing about the sweat pants..LOL! Everyone needs a pair especially during pregnancy!
Ginger- lucky you! I am in a mess here
Julie- it’s fun, isn’t it?
Jerri- good to see you over here! I hope you will come back.
Cobblestones
Jul 7, 2008 at 8:02 pm

We’re in the metroplex as well. We’ll be praying for your son who is stationed in Japan! So glad you joined in :)
Marye Audet
Jul 7, 2008 at 11:57 pm

Thanks Cobblestones!
Tami
Jul 8, 2008 at 8:32 am

I don’t have an office or a desk. I have a table sitting in the dining room against the wall that I use as a desk. I want to organize my little area and deal with all my paper from over the years. I’d love to hear more about your organizing progress.
Marye Audet
Jul 8, 2008 at 9:34 am

ITami, I would love to start my organization process, rather than just talk about it! LOL! I used to be so organized…sigh
Terri
Jul 8, 2008 at 10:12 am

I love to go antiquing! And you live near my home! Even with the heat, I miss the Metroplex.
Marye Audet
Jul 8, 2008 at 10:24 am

Then you will know where waxahachie is? That is only a short distance from me. :)
Lisa Quing
Jul 8, 2008 at 1:25 pm

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love doing the daybook!

100 degrees!? Eeek!

Those cupcakes look so yummy! I want to reach right out and grab one! Happy Birthday, Nick!

I also have an 8yo son.
Marye Audet
Jul 8, 2008 at 1:42 pm

Thanks for stopping by Lisa!
Beth Dargis
Jul 9, 2008 at 10:07 pm

We hit 100 rarely here in Michigan. That book sounds lovely. I read a similar book by Barbara Cartland. The book had many good ideas, though most of the travel suggestions was out of my price range.
Marye Audet
Jul 10, 2008 at 10:53 am

Beth- my mothers family lives/lived in Lapeer and Columbiaville. I spent lots of happy summers there. You guys have some sticky nights at 75 degrees though!
Susan
Jul 13, 2008 at 6:33 am

Welcome back to the Daybook! I enjoyed reading yours. Can you tell me more about that book?

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