My weekly update is a bit disjointed today so I'll just ramble on. I somehow strained my back and neck muscles. Probably the yard work we have tackled. It hurt to hold a Kindle or book up or for me to look down at the book, as I usually do. No heating pad in the house so I ordered one from Amazon. It is helping but if anyone has any ideas I'm all ears.
Question: Has anyone been in contact with Nan of Letters from a Hill Farm? I have not seen her post since March. I had a card to send her and realized I did not have her address.
Monday Mailbox - I'd not had many incoming books so have not been linking with Monday Mailbox hosted by Vicki. I did receive this cookbook from awesome Jinjer and made a rice dish. This week I am making a lentil soup.
Also have the nonfiction by Daphne du Maurier Vanishing Cornwall. This is a memoir/history and myth and legend kinda book. I've Cornwall but I love shows and book with the setting.
Just finished a buddy read with Susan at The Cue Card - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans and loved it. Review coming up.
I must of slept ‘wrong’ last night because I woke up with an aching arm and shoulder, dencorub (muscle pain relief cream) and iboprufen is the only thing that is helping. It might help you too? Hope you feel better soon x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shelleyrae. I have been taking ibeprofin and using a heating pad now. Must have been the yard work. Yikes.
DeleteHuh, I didn't know that Daphne du Maurier had written any non-fiction!
ReplyDeleteNicky, I was happy to find it at the library, by accident I stumbled on it.
DeleteDidn't know du Maurier wrote nonfiction! So many of her books are set in Cornwall.
ReplyDeleteHarvee, I love the Cornwall setting and am enjoyng the book so far.
DeleteOh no, a strained back and neck are the worst, especially when it gets in the way of reading! I'm glad the heating pad is helping. I've always found gentle stretching and a warm bath can sometimes offer a little relief, too. It's so thoughtful of you to be checking in on Nan. It's always a good idea to reach out to blog friends. The cookbook and the book on Cornwall sound like great reads, and I'm looking forward to your review of The Correspondent!
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Melody, the Correspondent was great, I recommend it. Thanks for the tips about the back pain.
DeleteMy brother-in-law lies on the floor flat when his back is bothering him, and that helps Gary. His doctor advised him to do a short yoga session every morning, and that also helps.
ReplyDeleteI liked The Correspondent a lot.
Deb, loved the book too. I will get a review up soon. Thanks for the tips and I think ice packs and heating pad are helping so far.
DeleteI'm glad, Tina!
DeleteI don't know what's going on with Nan, I clicked her email link to send her a note but it's not working. I hope she is, and her family is, ok.
ReplyDeleteVicki, I don't have her email but I did leave anther comment so she'd have to get notified. Hope all is well with her and Tom.
DeleteI had really good results with physical therapy earlier this year. I lived with pain for a couple of months before I went to the doctor (next time, I'll give it a couple of weeks). It did take a few months before I was pain-free but it gradually got better.
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm mildly obsessed with PT, I've also been helped by physical therapists on YouTube. I just search their channel for whatever symptom that I'm having and I almost always get some help.
Here are my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/@toneandtighten
https://www.youtube.com/@Jessicasvalant
https://www.youtube.com/@DrMelissaOleson
I didn't know that Daphne du Maurier wrote nonfiction, either. I'll be interested in how you get on with that book.
Joy, thank you so much for the links, I really appreciate it!
DeleteOoo I love Cornwall too. I will have to look for that book.
ReplyDeleteUgh. Whenever I get that sort of pain I usually turn to the heating pad, Motrin, and maybe if you need it, a massage therapist. I hope you feel better soon.
Erin, never thought about a massage...thanks. The Cornwall book is very old but it's like her memoir and a romp through Cornwall's history combined.
DeleteVanishing Cornwall looks interesting! Hope you're feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteBecki, thank you. So far the book is interesting. Dated but interesting.
DeleteI just got on the wait list at our library for The Correspondent - #60! I hope your back is a little better today. Mine got thrown out traveling, hoisting my carryon up into the top rack on the plane! Ibuprofen helps.
ReplyDeleteClaudia. Hopefully it will go fast and you'll get book in a few weeks. Depends on how many copies they ordered. Oh yes, Ibuprofen is my friend!
DeleteSorry to hear about your back and hope the heating pad continues to help. Glad you loved The Correspondent, it's still my favorite book of the year and I'm already thinking about a reread. I've been thinking of Nan, too. Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, JoAnn. Loved The Correspondent. As a letter writer I could relate to some of the aspects of connecting that way. Still haven;t heard from Nan and I sent an email...
DeleteOh no. I didn't realize you had strained your back/neck. Hmm. I guess I'd suggest Advil or Aleve for 2 or 3 days. Seems like a muscle strain which these over-the-counter meds can often help. I just wrote & posted my review for the Correspondent. See what you think. Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I figured it is was all the yard work, pulling wines off bushes in a repetitive motion. The heating pad is helping a bit. Loved your review, I read it yesterday :-)
DeleteOh sorry to hear about your neck/back. I've started using Volterin gel (not sure on the spelling but it's with the advil) and it's been helping the knots in my back and shoulders. I hope all is well with Nan. That's the worst part about blogging - when blogger friends disappear. The Correspondent looks interesting. It's not one I've really come across yet.
ReplyDeleteKatherine, oh right, I forgot about Volterin. I used that when I fell and hurt my knee years ago. I need some! I agree, it's hard when a blogger disappears, no explanation.
DeleteSo sorry to hear you hurt yourself, Tina. I find massage therapy wonderful. I find stretching my neck by hanging it off the side of the bed and putting pressure with my knuckles at the base of the skull helpful too. Praying you get relief soon.
ReplyDeleteYour books look great. Enjoy cooking!
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Cheryl, I have never had a massage but anyone who has highly recommmends them. Thanks for the tip about hangng my head off the side of the bed!
DeleteI hope your blogging friend gets in touch. I'm most curious about the Cornwall book. Hope you enjoy.
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Thanks much, Mary. I am enjoying the Cornwall book very much.
DeleteUgh. I feel your pain! I've had some neck/shoulder pain on and off for the past few weeks. Not sure what the issue is, but Alleve before bed every night seems to help.
ReplyDeleteI am in touch with Nan (we've know one another since 1996 and are good friends), but she isn't blogging much these days. I'll send you here snail mail address privately, Tina.
I can't wait to read The Correspondent! It's on my fall reading list, and just as soon as I wrap up This Must Be the Place (another Maggie O'Farrell novel), I'll start in on the Evans' book. Glad to know you and Susan both loved it. My mom did, as well.
Les, it's a good book and as a letter writer I can relate to the way some of the correspondence is handled. I'd love getteing my regualr letters from my Dad, miss that.
DeleteThanks for the offer for Nan's address. Please be sure she is ok with getting a letter from me! Appreciate it.
I've always wanted to read Vanishing Cornwall--I'm a longtime du Maurier fan and visiting Cornwall is still high on my list.
ReplyDeleteI told Susan that I passed on The Correspondent when it was my turn at the library, and now I truly regret that decision!