I was in Target today, which is probably only the second trip I've made there since Covid, and noticed an entire wall of Performance Sheet Sets. I don't now about you but when I see sheet sets described as "performance" I am taken aback for a second. What kind of performance? Do the sheets perform or is the human who lies upon the sheets supposed to be the performer? If there are two (or more) people in the bed, are they all supposed to perform?
This seems to put a lot of unneeded expectation on someone who mainly wants to relax and sleep if you ask me. Although if the sheets are performing, what is it that they're doing? Or the humans, for that matter? I know what springs to my mind but that can't be what they're talking about.
Or can it?
As with everything, I am overthinking this, I am sure.
I believe one of my kidney stones is playing up again. You'd think by now I could definitely tell but the symptoms can vary a great deal and they don't always lead directly to the kidney stone diagnosis. And I don't think that if it is a kidney stone, it's in the ureter, but something's going on down there. I've been having bad back and hip pain, a pain in my right side (and I do not have an appendix), and my stomach is not good. When I had that full-blown kidney stone attack some years ago, I got to where I could hardly eat anything. You'd think the two very different locations of stone and stomach would not affect each other but they surely can.
So I'm a little miserable but was determined to get out into the world. I need to buy some new clothes. That's all there is to it. The problem is, I don't know what kind of clothes. It's a stupid problem but that's why I went to Target. I was not very successful. Plus, I did not have a good time. I got sort of stuck in the store, as one does, moving from one area to another. Do I need a rug? A new lamp? Some toys? Headphones? Cleaning products, make-up, or sportswear?
Well I don't know. Maybe.
I bought a pack of glitter gel pens. Also two pairs of shorts that although I CAN wear them, I really shouldn't. And one sort of blouse-shirt. It's really soft.
So that wasn't a huge success.
On to Publix.
I am really spending a whole lot less time and money at Publix these days. I consider this a good thing.
And that was about my entire day.
Ellen? Any idea?
Love...Ms. Moon
I always enjoy your posts. I am your age with grandkids and have kidney issues too. I am a retired nurse but hate to look up any of my health problems. I would rather take care of other people than myself. Your mind reminds me of myself especially shopping. I am not good in the garden like you are. Thank you for the effort you make in posting .
ReplyDeleteNew clothes - go girl!
ReplyDeleteMiniatures are always delightful. Especially when filled with bright flowers.
Give that stone a good talking to. It needs to make up its mind whether to stay quietly or leave - once and for all.
Our Pecans haven't dropped and they usually won't when Green, they're quite Brown when they drop. Love that Mini Fiestaware Pitcher. I do hope your Kidney Stones aren't flaring up again, so painful to have to go through.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather worked at the Homer Laughlin China Company in Newell, West Virgina. They made the Fiesta Ware, I think starting in/around 1936. My grandfather was actually born in Nebraska. He and my grandmother eventually ended up in Ohio. I've made a couple trips to the Fiesta Pottery
ReplyDeleteco. I think Homer Laughlin was sold around 2020-ish? They have a great outlet store there and I did buy a piece of Fiesta Ware in honor of my grandfather. I remember him talking about working in the potteries. Glad you like your little pitcher. I have a larger version of that.
Paranormal John
Performance sheets... not for me.
ReplyDeleteHigh thread count percale is my ideal.
Kidney stones are so painful. Hopefully your flare is short lived.
Love your mini vases filled with marigolds.
The wee Fiesta Ware pitcher is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI can only assume that the sheets are specially designed to enhance sexual performance. What else could they possibly mean?
ReplyDeleteThat tiny fiesta war pitcher is lovely, both the colour and the design itself, even more beautiful with the marigolds in it.
I spent some time outside in the heat of the afternoon (mad dogs and Englishmen), and got rid of some annuals that are just past their prime, and worked on Jack's treehouse some more.
I read an old x-ray of mine the other day, we can access them online now, and I have two kidney stones stuck in my left kidney. Thankfully they don't move, too big I think. I hope your's works its way out soon. Drink lots of water.
Shopping for clothes is the worst. Especially when you don't feel great. Glitter pens are a good substitute as long as not combined with performance sheets, that conjures up some complicated images.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ceci
I adore your plucked flowers and their new homes.
ReplyDeleteI hope your kidney stones go away on their own. So sorry you’re dealing with that still.
I’m weird about sheets. They have to be cooling sheets.
Thank you for being such a kind human, Ms.Moon.
-Nicol
The sheets look nice. Possibly their "performance"is their ability to stay smooth and soft? The marigolds look so perfect against the blue vases. i shouldn't wear shorts either but I do. Every summer the wrinkles and varicose veins are in full view for anyone who cares to look and I don't care at all. I'm comfortable and that's what's important to me. I like your toaster oven.
ReplyDeleteOoo your aifryer is very fancy! Mine are basic. Airfryer envy......
ReplyDeleteI have had gallstones. 18 little buggers. The pain was far worse than childbirth BUT the consultant told me he would rather have 18 gallstones than 1 kidney stone.
I hope it resolves quickly. Xx