Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Sore Foot, a Ghost, and a Mushroom

 


 

I've been faithfully icing my swollen foot but today I read on-line that icing is not recommended  any more especially after 2 or 3 days. Apparently it can delay the healing process.  

With the "Spooky " season approaching I read this yesterday in Elizabeth's German Garden ( which I'm rereading again)

"....the cook saw a ghost and immediately left. What she saw was doors that are locked opening with a great clatter all by themselves on the hinge side, and then somebody invisible cursed at her.
I don't know why it should be given to cooks to see such interesting things and withheld from me but I have had  two others since she left, and they both have seen the ghost."

Have you read this old book first published in 1898?  I like how she calls her husband Man of Wrath, which apparently he was.

 

   Found this strange mushroom . The stem broke when I lifted it but it was about 2" high. 


That's it for today.  I hope your day is going well. I'm glad you dropped by,  GM


19 comments:

  1. I didn't get on with her German garden book, but loved the one about the villa in April. That's the one I reread!

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  2. Is that really a mushroom? Cool

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  3. I hope your foot feels better soon. I had heard the same about icing for long periods of time. The book sounds interesting and that mushroom is...well, different.

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  4. I'd love to read that book! Sounds good...and we get those puff mushrooms here when it rains too much.
    hugs
    Donna

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  5. Have you had a doctor look at your foot? I'm wondering if perhaps more damage was done that you thought? I have heard that now physical therapists are advising switching back and forth from ice to heat.
    That's a strange little mushroom. I've never seen one like that before.
    I laughed at your ghost story. Doors opening on the hinge side? Pure craziness! Ha! Actually, our first house was well over 100 years old and definitely had a ghost. It wasn't mean, just mischievious. I never felt scared, but it irritated us sometimes with it's antics. We both think it was a child. Definitely made life interesting.
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  6. Hope your foot feels better soon. Ice usually helps with swelling.

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  7. I'm so sorry to hear that your foot is not getting any better. As for mushrooms and toadstools ( honestly I cannot tell the difference) they are coming up all over my yard too. I guess it a seasonal thing.

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  8. Brave Granny Marigold! I can imagine, that ice is not really soft for your fine feet. I hope you will recover soon. Do what you feel! 🚶🚶‍♀️🚶

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  9. I've never read that book.
    We have that type of mushroom around here. After a while it flattens out.

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  10. I have not heard of that book, but it sounds interesting.
    Sorry about your foot. How odd that ice is not recommended after a couple days. I am still icing my knee 3 weeks after surgery, as recommended. I guess it depends on the type injury?

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  11. I have never read that book. I am so sorry your foot hurts.
    Cathy

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  12. No, I have not read that book...but would like to. I did not know that about applying ice packs..

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  13. So where did you find that mushroom? It is very interesting. but are you planning to eat it or put it in a dish? I hope you know your mushrooms!!! Oh dear...sure hope that foot of yours starts to improve very soon. Sad for you. Praying.

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  14. I loved that book and have always regretted that I gave it away in a fit of cleaning. I've searched for another copy for years but have not found one yet.

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  15. There are so many mushrooms in the lawns around here just now. I've read Enchanted April by the same author but not this particular book.
    I wonder if heat would help your foot feel better.

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  16. I did read Elizabeth and Her German Garden, more than once, because I like it so much. She makes me laugh out loud.

    That is a sweet little mushroom. I've never seen one like that. God bless the healing of your foot!

    -Gretchen Joanna

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  17. I have not read or heard of the book. Healing takes time now for us gals. You are fearfully & wonderfully made & your body knows how to heal.

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  18. An interesting mushroom. I am fascinated by their shapes and designs.

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  19. Your blog title only needs...walked into a bar. :)

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