Thursday, September 24, 2026

I Like Thursday # 524 books movies TV and a poodle story

 

and life goes on and on and Alfie and I are still walking around the hood seeing signs of fall



"who's that following me?"
we are in the daily monsoon season and got drenched in a pop up storm yesterday
One morning Alfie was out back by himself, and I heard quiet warning barks... looked out and he was staring off while barking

"mama! come see! it's some animal in the yard!" 

things blew around during last night's storm honey come with mama to investigate

er, what is it?


careful steps one at a time, pause, step, pause, til I conquered the thing and showed it to him
"Well okay if you say so!"

"but what's that!?"


old cow yard flag! found in the garage

Mama: well, best leave it be darling, want something for breakfast? 
Alfie:   " you bet, then a walk! " all that thunder last night gave me an appetite !"


this week's conversation starter


4. Prioritize your favorites here, one two three:

TV, books, movies


1. TV right now

2. Books really #1 as well, equal to TV for escape, only I have trouble staying with the book as my mind wanders now, or I fall asleep

3. movies would be nice but are too long to focus on to the end


life is incredibly difficult right now.... my husband found out he was autistic, 10 months ago, and he's angry, resentful, demanding, and erratic. He left us at lunch out of the blue less than two months ago. Just announced at lunch, I'm leaving you forever

He is working hard to find me at fault for his feelings. 

this is opposite to his personality for the previous 30 + years

he is secretive and uncommunicative, blaming, then sometimes kind to me and informative

so life has flipped me over like a turtle and I can't find my feet. 

I am a person who seeks security so they can relax and create art from their heart

if you can, please pray for me to have direction, make good decisions, and withstands the loneliness and despair

for now, noticing the good things 



please visit these folk to see what they found to like this week


21 comments:

Nann said...

I'm so sorry for the challenges you're facing at home. I hope that your husband (and you!) can access counseling/therapy to address the cause and find a solution.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Leeanna, I'm so sorry to learn of your current, distressing situation. You bet I will pray for you to have the strength you need to come through this upheaval safe and sound. Hugs to you, my friend. Will be thinking of you.

Sara said...

You have my prayers for strength and for peace of mind. Hugs!!

My ranking - books, TV, movies. I must have something to read always. And I admit I watch movies on TV.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Finding the small good things in life is a good antidote to the hard things you're going through. We all hope and pray that life gets better for you. I'm so glad you have Alfie to take you on walks and sniff out the mysteries in the yard!

Theresa J Johnson said...

It happens sometimes when there has been a stroke.... complete personality changes. I'm so sorry. Have his Dr. check for that, he should be on meds so he doesn't have more of them. My heart is with you.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I am so sorry to hear of the stress you and your husband have been going through. I would also suggest having a doctor check him out. Could it be early-onset dementia or Alzheimer's? Those conditions can change personalities and make people delusional and suspicious, etc. Praying for you!

Brian's Home Blog said...

It's very wise to tell your Mama that something needs investigating, you never know these days Alfie! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

Tigger's Mum said...

I know you are Christian but sometimes Buddhist philosophy and practice helps (it is not a religion but a way of connecting to your soul): "The way some one treats you is a reflection of their habits, wounds, insecurities and state of mind. It's hardly ever about you. Their actions belong to them, but your peace belongs to you." Late life diagnosis of neuro-diversity can break a dam - a life time of not understanding why but playing along in a game you don't know the rules for. I have two female friends and my brother married to spouses who got late life answers to why they always felt like misfits and constantly masking their anxieties. For some a huge relief and a time of relationship growth. I'm really sad to read that it has been such a warzone for you. Use your creativity to express your own feelings and reactions. You don't have to share it but get it out there and look at it. Handwrite stuff every day - not coherent stuff just anything you think or feel. Burn it later if you want but keep processing in words and colour and movement - and hug your dog loads. Thinking of you.

Duke said...

My prayers are ascending for you, LeeAnna♥

Cloudia said...

I will hold a good thought for you my friend. Sometimes difficulties are just signposts on the way to somewhere better. I sure hope so. Aloha!

Patricia in New Mexico said...

Many big strong mushy hugs to you. Praying for all three of you!

Michelle said...

I am sending up many prayers for you during this time. Life challenges all of us and it can be difficult. Thank you for taking the time to link up.

MissPat said...

I've been thinking about you often and sending healing energy to you as you process this difficult time. I'm thankful you have Alfie to keep you company and given you a distraction from the chaos.
Pat

sonja said...

I am so sorry to hear of your sadness. You deserve respect. Alfie is by your side and many online friends are also wishing you a better outcome. Please know dear lady, much love is coming from your online family . We are sending our prayers to you for healing..
May your artistic efforts help in healing this storm.

Helen said...

Thank you for sharing something so personal.

Kathleen said...

Oh, Leanna, I am so sad to hear this. I am so sad for you and will pray for you. I am so glad you have Alfie with you, I am sure he has something to say about it. Glad you were able to get your new machine set up. I am sewing on my Pfaff Passport 3 while my Bernina is at the shop....it does almost everything I need. And remember you are important, worth it and deserve all the best things life can offer you. Grab them - however you can through this process.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Photo Cache said...

Sending you loving and healing vibes. Hope you find comfort, peace, clarity and eventually direction moving forward.

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Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Sorry about the problems with your husband. That sounds awful. Sometimes people's personality changes.

We just went through h#ll with my wife's mother. She got covid in 2020 and hadn't been the same since. Very angry and suspicious and hostile. Come under the spell of two caregivers that manipulated her against us even more. She died three weeks ago and it is all such a mess.

Unknown said...

Oh LeAnna, I knew something was dreadfully wrong there. I know you miss your friend. Stay strong, love Alphie, and know your army of quilty ladies is with you!!! Anne

Jody said...

Oh LeAnna, I am so very sorry to read what you are going through right now. I am glad you have Alfie to be with you during this time. I hope you get some answers re: your husband. It sounds extremely emotionally painful. I am sending you healing energy and love as there is truly little else I may be able to do.