BriarRose Kildare

Tis a rainy day today with a bit of sunshine in between.....

I am sorry that you are all under the weather

Christine, Mad Matt and Mad Jack have any of you considers some massage therapy work? It may help your pain, discomfort and healing process.

Cheeky Actress, you may want to try some lemon, honey and tea for your throat.

And Hester, well, hopefully if it is the flu get lots of rest and drink plenty of liquids. But Chocolate Martinis and fried food, what were ya thinkin'?

Hope you are all on the mend soon.

Me, just enjoyin' a bit of quiet before goin' to pick me wee one up at the sitters.

Well, Now aren't you a sight for sore eyes to see.....Welcome back dear brother-n-law. Let me offer ye a bit of rum to drink with a warm welcome kiss.

I am sitting with my little guy and we are sharing a red delicious apple...mmm, juicy and sweet. with just a bit of tang to it.

Absolutely fabulous....the Sun is shinning again...the air is warm and breezy with the smell of rain.. And I am going out to take a walk in the woods with my son. I am walking on air.

The other day we took our son to the park. There is this big round tire that is filled with dirt for the kids to play in.....and what did Ii do....created a treasure map with a ships in the dirt for my son.....we played pirates for a long time....:

Mmmm, savoring the sweet moments with my son. We have been playing all morning and afternoon...what a true joy he is to behold.....

I am now getting him ready to go out for a walk in the woods and to blow bubbles....he loves blowing bubbles....lol.....

Happy memories for the Heart.

I can hear the dryer turning round and round....then BUZZ

And the sound of the movie Robots that my son is watching for the 3rd time today.....

Soon it will be off to the park to hear the glorious sounds of summer.....

Happy as a Lark....It is a beautiful day today...the Sun is shining....Summer is in the air.....And I am looking forward to taking our son to the park today...Nothing sounds sweeter than the giggles of a child.....lol....

Briar defiantly wiped away her tears. Taking a deep breath, Briar slowly pulled out a piece of parchment from the top of her bodice. With a shaking hand she handed it to Maeve. Maeve’s hazel green eyes widened with understanding as she saw the broken seal. Taking the missive, Maeve quickly scanned it’s contents. Looking up at Briar, she said, “You’ll be stayin’ with me then and no arguin’ about it.”

“But I can’t endanger you and ..”, Maeve broke off her friends sentence, “Ya never mind that now.”

Just then the man lying unconscious started shaking with chills uncontrollably. Briar looked at Maeve as she started walking toward the table and asked, “Now who is this gentleman and what have you determined might be his ill?”

“Well, he has just recently been brought in. I am believin’ he has the fever of Siam”, Maeve’s soft angular features were taut with concern.

“May I take a look at him?’

“Aye, ya go right on a head and tell me what you might be thinkin’”

Briar began to assess the poor man taking in his gray parlor. His muscles were taut and he moaned through bloody lips. Beads of sweat lay on his brow as he shook with shivering chills. “Maeve, dear, I think he may not have the fever of Siam, but Marsh fever.”

“Marsh fever, are ya sure?” Maeve asked with a bit of hope in her voice.

“We need to get him cleaned up. I will make a tincture of cinchona tree bark. And I will need some wine to mix with it.”

Briar picked up her apothecary chest placing it on a near by table. Opening up the chest she began to take out her mortar and pestle placing them on the table. Heaving a sigh, she began to search through several compartments before finding the cinchona tree bark that was wrapped in muslin. Taking several pieces of the bark she began to grind it in to a soft powder.

Looking up she saw Maeve coming back into the room with a pail of water. Rolling up her sleeves, Briar began to help Maeve clean and undress the man. Neither needed to speak working together as of one mind. After he was cleaned Maeve placed a pillow underneath his head while Briar laid a soft wool blanket over his body to keep him warm.

“Do you have any wine, Maeve?” Briar asked.

“Aye, that I do.” Pulling a bottle and a goblet down from a near by shelf Maeve handed it to Briar.

Pouring the wine into the goblet, Briar then added the powder to it. Wisps of coppery tendrils fell over her shoulder as she bent to place the goblet to the man’s lips as she raised his head.

In a soft tone she said, “Come now dear sir, and drink a bit, it will help ease the ache and fever.” He slightly opened his bleary fevered eyes as he sipped greedily with thirst from the cup.

I recently found these books online while researching supernatural beings. You have peaked my curiosity HildeKitten so I guess I am now gonna have to go and buy the books. It has been a long time since I enjoyed a light read. I am always interested in diffrent mythos concerning vampires and supernatural beings..

Thanks again.

I just finished me dishes...and I am taking a moment to breath and enjoy the moment....the warm summer day.....I Love the month of May....and June, and July too.....So I just being still and in the moment......

Mmmm, I Love Coffee, Tea and Cocoa....and well shared with the right person, well then....mmm, it can even be more delicious....now isn't it?

As I stand by the sink washing me dishes from last nights supper ,the window is open and in the distance from across the way I can here "Moonlight Serenade"....and it takes me back to a time and place I was before long ago beyond this present life....and memories stir like a warm summer's breeze.

Aye, now I must make certain for sure I pick up the season on DVD. Thank you BlackJohn for holding me in suspense......

Ahhh, Lady Alyx., your posted picture of the squirrels was way too cute....I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for the Smile.

MMmmmm, Excellent choice...I may have me some of that dish please.

I have just recently started re-reading Culpeper"s Colorful Herbal......It is a very well done book giving both historic and modern day uses of the herbs. The pictures are beautiflly illustrated with a complete description format of each herb.

What about a Han Solo blow up doll for the ladies.....

Ah, the diet and exercise. Yes sticking to a routine can be very difficult. However, in the last 5 months I have lost nearly all of the baby weight I gained when I was pregnant with my son. I am now back in to my size 6 jeans. YEAH!!!! And in a couple of more months I hope to drop the remainder 5 pounds. Dancing is great for the soul and the body I have found....and I am enjoying every minute of being back to my old self again.

I was thinking today on one of my favorite scents....and it was the memory of my son as a new born babe and how wonderfully sweet he smelled.

And even though he is now almost 2 1/2, when ever I hold him I can sometimes still capture that scent.

On another thought, never let other discourage you from your dreams.....you have done an excellent job. And I commend you on your bravery.

Very well done. I have truly enjoyed reading your story. Thank you for continuing your writing. Always follow your passion and heart for neither will lead you astray, especially if it something meaningful to you. I look forward to your continuing saga.....Please don't keep me waiting too long.

Food....yes, it says alot by what we eat.....

For me tonight I be hoping to have a piece of CheeseCake with Strawberries.....mmm, one of my favorite desserts I rarely endulge in.

Or better yet, Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream....so many pies to choose from....

Cool crisp Lemon Meringue Pie or Chocolate Pudding Pie with Cool Whip....Mmmmm delicious