of my companions in the studio - isn't fawnie cute? she got on my drafting chair when i stopped for a break and didn't want to get off...she was so cute i had to show you folks...... then an update on where i am at on this current 
illustration....getting there... it's starting to look like an engraving now. (it really does up close) and i can see things happening like the old victorian engravings.... i also am watching things develop that i didn't know were there- it's like they are waiting patiently for the pen to go over them and allow them out..it's like MAGIC!
illustration....getting there... it's starting to look like an engraving now. (it really does up close) and i can see things happening like the old victorian engravings.... i also am watching things develop that i didn't know were there- it's like they are waiting patiently for the pen to go over them and allow them out..it's like MAGIC!i am waiting for my art supplies to get here as i really miss that 005 pen, plus i am excited to try that new overlay... i am planning on using watercolors on the overlay, so maybe i need to get this printed so i can overlay on the print?
it's still snowing here...but we didn't get hit as hard as bernie did down in totow
a. he was up and out all night plowing. this picture was taken yesterday afternoon from the front, looking out on the street. it's still snowing now and i'll take another picture later
a. he was up and out all night plowing. this picture was taken yesterday afternoon from the front, looking out on the street. it's still snowing now and i'll take another picture lateri did look at the duck pens this morning and we have a smallish problem with the a frame but i think it'll be ok
i am going to run low on wood by tonight, the woodstove is giving me some problems as well...last night it wouldn't get hot enough to leave it or even burn the wood....it kept going out
today i am having a bit of a problem getting it going.... btw, i hear hissing in there so most likely it's a wet wood problem ( also a 'bernie doesn't listen to me' problem- he doesn't believe in wet wood....or male menopause)
the doctor called yesterday...finally ...she repeated some of the tests and i do indeed test positive for a rare form of non classical adult onset adrenal hyperplasia. the 11b form
the gene involved is the cyp11b1 gene (aren't i just so freeken special)
the treatment is steriods and i am absolutely terrified of them, the side effects are weight gain (like i need help with that) and bone problems.. and since i am a newly menopausal person.. bone problems scare me...... not to mention the whole 'i've fallen and can't get up' thing here
if you add in the neighborly concern..... i figure you all will be reading about me with the headlines..'frozen old lady found clutching a squirming duck--the duck can not be reached for comment'
ok so the woodstove is angry and not responding......it's getting chilly in here. i am going to have to baby that stove until i can get it a bit warmer.
so off i go now..... i see a bit of flame in there and i hope it grows
Yes, I see what you mean, that drawing looks a lot like a Durer. Know what you mean about the steroids, you will have to make a decision and just hope you have good medical advice. Sometimes the disease sounds preferable to the medication, though. Your husband's not listening to you about the wet wood makes me laugh--well, sort of--because they are all the same. It must have some survival purpose; maybe it makes them need to have a woman around, so then they survive!
ReplyDeleteBut maybe the steroids will make you feel better and stronger? Then you would be less likely to fall, etc. I have no idea, obviously, not being you, but I'm just thinking positive thoughts.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have a diagnosis; sorry it's not a happy one for you.
I don't know how you can think of yourself as an old woman! It shocks me every time I see that reference because you are so active and forward-looking. So stop that, young lady.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you finally heard from the doctor with the diagnosis. Now the choices begin, but you can research and try different options, knowing what you are dealing with.
Somehow I have two names on here, "Anonymous" and "flicka". Just so you know I am only one person.
angie, you could be right.... sometimes i wonder.
ReplyDeletekatherine- this does explain why the pcos didn't respond to treatment....no matter what i did.
flicka..... i am actually 53, bernie is 55 and finally thankfully i am through menopause. (i could NOT risk giving this to a baby, but luckily the pcos made that almost a moot point)
Oh those eyes on Fawn - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteJust keep eating your yogurt and you will have fine bones! Steroids are tough, I hope you do not have to take them for long. {hug}