@Astrocat
I'm unsure exactly what you mean by 'a burn out' but I had to retire from work because of severe depression which led to massive anxiety attacks.
I was being given work I didn't know how to do, with no training or support.
This was about 15 years ago.
I don't know if this is similar to your situation.

•I used exercise a lot - cycling which I'd always done, but I was also recommended to try Tai Chi which is a mind-body thing (which I still find helpful).
•I wasn't afraid of medication.
•I gave myself permission to fail.
•I took on a very flexible volunteer job in a completely different type of work & environment.
•I was frequently told "It does get better" and it did.

I hope your eldest finds his path.

@Kilometer780 I'm the same.
But London is a different place!

Great. It's raining.
Allotment? Unlikely.

Enjoy Sunday

#Today #Leicestershire

@Simon318ppm @Gaolaitch
Even back in the 70s I never understood Tge Good Old Days.
I was unlikely to be the target audience to be fair, but even now - 'cringe-worthy' is a very mild description.

@NatalyaD
One of my granddaughters is doing a BA in Fine Art. It's a very different way of studying and there's no clear career progression.
She's incredibly talented, very lucky, and extremely brave.

@holdenweb @SteveClough @Karen5Lund@mastodon.social @PhilthyPierre @kibcol1049
In my last job before retirement a large part of the job was investigating clinical incidents (bad things in hospitals).
There's rarely a single cause, it's usually a disasterous combination of small errors.
It's like a series of holes lining up - and it's known as the Swiss Cheese Effect : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_cheese_model

@NatalyaD
It's the local initiatives that I find fascinating in so many ways.
Her obvious positivity is an inspiration.

@Gaolaitch
There are days like this.

Sometimes these feelings come along more frequently than at other times.
I wonder if our body, or our subconscious, is trying to get a message through to us - but I do wish the communication could be clearer!

@Nikkileah
Take care of yourself. Be gentle with your body while you recover.

Fascinating in-depth article about Tracey Emin and her life.
Well worth a read

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/feb/14/tracey-emin-interview-tate-modern-regrets-smoking?CMP=share_btn_url

#Artist

@Erased_Citizen
I was thinking of snowboarding with guns - that could be a larf

@Tattooed_Mummy @munki
This.
And if you are on an instance with a good moderation team then ask their advice / report to the mods

@j0ebaldw1n
We had an excellent time on our Marella cruise (bearing in mind I hate cruises).
There were a few things that were sub-optimal, but it's never going to be perfect.

Our only other point of reference was a Saga organised CMV cruise (CMV are now defunct I think) which was ok but I hated.

We're going on a Fred Olsen cruise later this year - not my choice, but it's Her 70th, and her choice!

A bit of not too stressful gardening done.
I've also tidied up our driveway and cleaned the mess under the cat's outdoor litter box (wet cat litter).

I saw the mother of the girl who feeds our mad cat while we're away - so I've given her our 2026 holiday dates.

I can count this morning as a success.

Next?

#Today

@betkabot
Good luck. Writing is hard.

I wrote a sort-of-dystopian novel a few years ago.
It made me realise that I have absolutely zero talent as a writer. It's our there somewhere, but it's seriously dreadful.

@Whiskeyomega Take care of yourself

@Nikkileah Oh dear, that's not good. Take care of yourself.

Good morning everyone!

I've slept very well - I'm not sure if that's because I was extremely tired yesterday or the new medication is kicking in.

Because of the relentless rain yesterday we had a very busy day doing next to nothing.
Today the forecast is for it to be cold with relentless sunshine.
I doubt the Petanque club will be open - still no power, and the pistes will probably be waterlogged and frozen (boules on ice anyone? Or is that curling?)
I might try a bit of gardening.
I might have another go at SSTV (that's amateur radio - television)

So, whatever your Saturday brings, bring it on!

#Today #GoodMorning #leicestershire

#TOTP
Thanks for the giggles - I'm going to get into bed with a mug of Ovaltine.
The pace has been too much despite the brief sojourn with you all.