The New Water Cooler
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I talked with a Mpls friend on the phone this morning and then went to water yoga this afternoon. I've been relaxing and reading since I got home from class.
Two deer were out in front of our house this morning eating whatever they find on the ground. We've seen quite a few in our yard since the snow has melted and it has warmed up a little bit.
Tomorrow I am signed up for studio yoga and plan to go to stretch and strengthen my muscles.
I received a call from the dermatologist. One biopsy was normal and the other is pre-cancerous. I had a choice of using some kind of liquid chemo lotion on the spot for two weeks or going in to the office in one month for the freezing nitrogen procedure or whatever it is called. I'm going for the freezing procedure. I'm always relieved when they don't find cancer cells.
Marla, any updates on C's plans for the near future?
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Freaking Friyay
I picked up and washed all my kitchen and laundry room rugs, moved chairs and stools out, swept,mopped and then put on this rejuvenate stuff on a big portion of my wood floor. Oy. I already hurt. I hope I can move by Monday. The last time I did this to the floor was before confirmation and I was younger by like 10 years! Go me
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I was going to check out that Rejuvenate for Wood. Do you like it? Does it leave an oily residue or just get up the grime?
I am headed to studio yoga in a bit. Now that they make us sign up for classes in advance, it makes me more accountable to actually go. I can cancel but am less likely to do so, unless I'm tired or alternate plans that looked fun came my way.
I was hoping to get my bike tires filled up and plan to ride next week but weather is going to turn cold again with possible snow one day. Not unexpected in early April, but in 2021, it was 65 and I was riding my bike by 4/12.
Have a great weekend!
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Yesterday wasn't the day I planned, but it was the day I needed. I ended up spending most of the day in God's Word. It was such a blessing to me.
I did go over to my brothers for my sister-in-laws birthday and for my brother to file my taxes. Oh wow! I am getting a LOT more back then I expected!!!!
That sounds like a lot of spring cleaning!! I need to do some things to my own place. I want to get someone in here to fix my closet doors. When my place flooded, the floors and all the insulation beneath them came out. The insulation wasn't put back in. What was all hardwood and tile is now laminate. The issue is my floors are 2 inches lower, leaving a 2 inch gap at the bottom of ALL my doors (not my entry door) The closer doors are not staying on top and are constantly off the runners. My landlord is less the helpful and doesn't seem motivated to do anything. (I have been back 1 1/2 years and my new baseboards are still NOT painted) I want to get a friend in here to do fix my closet doors. I have asked him in the past and he doesn't seem to think it's an issue as he doesn't have closet doors upstairs. He think I want closet doors because I have a cat. I want closet doors as it's a normal think to have doors on your closet!!!
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that sounds so frustrating Ang. I hope you can get some help soon. But, hey, congrats on your refund! Nice.
Not trying to start anything, but I’m freaking out over all the things King Cheeto is doing. our 401k’s have been decimated this week. The likelihood of recovery in the number of years I was hoping for is slim. But he’s getting what he wants. Driving us to a depression and all his one percenters can swoop in and sweep up the rubble for pennies on the dollar. ArghI like the Rejuvenate stuff. The stuff I have isn’t a cleaner. I cleaned first with my swifter stuff and then did the Rejuvenate. It’s kind of a shin boost and just makes the floor look better. It doesn’t seem to feel sticky. Just really buff it in good
Sunday saddies
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Oh, I have made three loaves of sourdough bread over the last few weeks. Each pretty successful. Definitely delicious, but really time consuming. Bernie is taking care of feeding, he seems to enjoy that. Leaving me to baking for now.
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Today to work I am wearing dress pants and a blouse I haven't worn in almost 2 years. They were tight the last time I wore them, making me in the fall of 2022 going to look for size large clothes that would fit me. The size medium I am wearing is NOT tight!!!! insert Snoopy happy dance
Though in getting them out from the tote under my bed, I discovered they are the ONLY dress pants I kept. In a "doom and gloom" moment, I had given away the rest thinking I would never loose the weight. Good thing I am getting a good refund. I need to go shopping.
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Great job on the sourdough baking, Marla! Have you put in any extra add-ins to your bread or made traditional sourdough loaves? I haven't baked recently. I have a full jar of discard and keep feeding until the mood strikes. It is definitely a 2 day process to make a loaf.
Angela, that sounds frustrating about your baseboards and closet doors. Is your friend your handyman for repairs or do you know someone you could hire? Small jobs so shouldn't cost too much.
I have not looked at my investment accounts. I'm too scared although I know, Rob, our financial advisor, is looking out for us. I am more scared about not receiving Social Security checks. So far so good. Russ and I both pull our SS and get pension checks. Right now the investment accounts are a cushion or for emergency until we are required to pull money out at 70.
We woke up to snow on the ground, ugh! I took a beautiful walk yesterday through the orchards and on our road. It was sunny and 40's. It is suppose to warm up by the end of the week. My sister Becky and I have tentative plans to go on our first bike ride next Sunday.
I will volunteer at Power Book Bags today to help the little ones have access to books.
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I know several handyman and men that work construction through my church! One of them has helped me in the past with things.
Winter came back. 😭😭 It looks more like Christmas out there, not Easter!
Yesterday we all had to leave a little before 1pm. The power went out of the office due to MVA. Building regulations don't let us stay in the office longer then 45 minutes as that is as long as the emergency lighting will work. The worse part was that we had clients that had just gotten in the elevator when the power went out! Thankfully they weren't stuck for very long.
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I would panic if I got stuck in an elevator!!!
Going to Aquafit this morning and then visiting a friend from Virginia who is home visiting her Mom. My friend Carrie was a friend in high school. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 4 years ago and fought it with chemo and went into remission. Her cancer is back and she won't do chemo again. She plans to fight it holistically this time. She knows her time on Earth may be limited but she is at peace with that. She has a very strong faith and told me she is at peace with God and seeing her brother, daughter and father in heaven. It makes me sad that she has to fight again, but none of us know how much time we have. This visit could be the last time I see her or we will be lucky to have more years to visit.
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oh no. I’m so sorry your friend is going through that. I hope you have a good visit. Sometimes it’s hard to remember, but every day is a gift.
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I had a nice visit with Carrie and her sister Amy at their parents' home of 60+ years. It was almost all cleaned out and the moving truck was there to take furniture away. They may have it sold to distant relatives without putting it on the market too. I stayed way too long, but we chatted over coffee and caught up. We have all dealt with our mother's dementia and living in assisted living situations. Their mother is currently in one and has dementia. They can't tell her they are selling her home. She wants to be there so badly and asks about her home and garden occasionally.
Carrie has a good attitude about fighting her cancer holistically. She has a friend who is a PA and is helping her with the research of supplements, etc. They just moved her husband's mother to VA to assisted living. She has mental health issues and is a handful. Amy, Carrie's sister, watches over their mother and her husband was just diagnosed with Lewey Body disease (part dementia and Parkinson's characteristics with hallucinations, fatigue, etc.). They both have so much stress going on in their lives. When I got home, I told Russ we should be grateful right now that our life is calm and stress free. None of us know what is in our future.
We went out for breakfast this morning and shopped for some local, edible gifts to take to Mpls for Hannah and Rory and Hannah's parents (they are hosting us for Easter).
How is your week going?
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Our snow patches have shrunk quite a bit. I hope we see more signs of Spring after we return from Minneapolis in another week. We leave next Tuesday morning and will return the Monday after Easter.
I have to go pick up my apnea test to bring home and do Monday night. I will turn in the data Tuesday morning as we leave town. I hope they get good data so I don't have to make an appt to sleep at the clinic.
I went to Aquafit this morning and have my Active Older Adult class tomorrow. Balance, strength, and coordination are the focus.
I hope the weather cooperates for my first bike ride of the season this Sunday!
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wow, you still have snow!
I know what you mean about being grateful for good health.
I need to get my Easter grocery list together and start preparing this weekend. I’m having the immediate family over (about 10). I think ham, scalloped potatoes, roasted veggies and then mom and Michele bringing corn casserole, fruit, eggs and.. as usual we will have way too much food. And since I’ve told them about the sourdough starter, I feel like I should try sourdough rolls.
Friday eve
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Don't procrastinate. It's not only hazardous to ones sleep but also to ones times line. The Easter craft we are doing tonight at JOY Club (kids program I work in at my church) is NOT ready. It's for tonight. I'm ready to go home from work right now. (I started 10 minutes ago.)
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Marla, your Easter dinner sounds good. I don't know what Hannah's parents serve on Easter. Either way it will be fun to be with her family. They are fun, nice people.
Good luck on your Easter project Angela.
I went to my older people's workout today. It was a workout. I worked up a sweat. We did lots of arm exercises with weights and bands, lunges, core moves and coordination games with balls. Some of those much older people who have been doing it awhile are fit.
Tomorrow is suppose to be in the 50's!!! Bike ride will be a little cooler on Sunday.
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I finished the Easter craft for JOY Club 10 minutes before going out the door to JOY Club! Procrastination for the win! 😂🤣
Today I went to the mall and went looking for an Easter dress. I went to my favourite store first but nothing stood out to me. I tired some other places with no luck so back I went to my favourite place. I found 4 and tried them one. The first one did nothing for me. The second two were to tight in the area I try to hide. The fourth one was perfect!! Only it has the mock turtle neck that buttons close. I won't be buttoning it closed, not unless I want to choke myself! The best part was that the size medium fit me! The last few dress I have bought are a size large.
I also was to wear a get my dress pants, but couldn't remember what style I had at home! 🤦♀️ I tried a couple but didn't like the fit. Though the size 8 pants fit good. The ones here at home are at 10.
Yeah for dropping a pant size and a dress size!
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WTG Angela! It always feels good to drop a size in clothes. I would love to be a sz 10 but I don't think my body will go there again. I'll settle for fit, strong, and healthy at this point.
My sister and I rode 10 miles for our first ride of the season. It is chilly and windy today so I took a hot shower when I got home. Now I have hot tea and will read awhile. I can tell my workouts at the Y helped my first ride. My legs and core are so much stronger. I could have gone further but my sister was starting to feel the soreness at 5 miles so we turned around for a total of 10. Typically I do 10-14 on my first ride but I'm stronger than I was in previous years so I could have done 15. I don't want to over do it since we will be sitting in a car all day on Tuesday. I get achy enough doing that.
We are suppose to talk to Rory and Hannah on the phone in awhile. We will stay with them in Mpls. this week.
Have a great Monday tomorrow!
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congrats Ang. Shopping for smaller sizes for the win!
And great long bike ride J. Way to stay active!
I forgot to ask before, how do you like your proofing box?
I spent this weekend making sourdough rolls. We tasted two and I just wrapped the rest and will freeze them until Saturday next week and serve them for Easter
Looking forward to a short week. Sunday saddies
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I haven't baked any bread since my birthday! I went to AZ and then have not baked since returning home. I will bake after our Mpls trip and let you know about the proofing box. I hope it speeds up my proofing time. I have not tried dinner rolls yet. What recipe did you use?
We leave tomorrow and I still need to pack. I just made my list of what to pack and need to get my suitcase out of the basement.
I have my apnea appt this afternoon. I will do the home test tonight. I am 99% sure it will say I have apnea. I hope I can handle the treatment so I feel more rested in the mornings when I wake up.
Wed night we will be able to go to the food tasting for Rory and Hannah's wedding. The place that they booked does an event to taste their caterer's food to get an idea of what you'd like, I think.
Weather will be 50's and 60's in Mpls when we are there. I'll take it.
I'm taking my computer so will check in with you both at some point.
Happy week!
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I had a beef stew in my slow cooker yesterday and brown bread in my bread maker. I so love brown bread with molasses!
This might be a short week for work, but it's going to be busy! My co-worker is on vacation so I have most of her files, plus all of my own files. Though the second lawyer I work for was in today (due to child care he is only in the office once a week), disagreed that I work for 1 1/2 lawyers but rather 1 1/5 lawyers. 😂 This week thought I am working for 6 1/5 with the files I have. Most of the work is already done which is good. Today though was a matter of trying to find things in the files and get things sorted out. I think tomorrow will be better. At least I hope so! I didn't run on my lunch break today as I was to busy (I did go out for a walk around the block for some fresh air though). I need to run. It really helps my stress levels.
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safe travels J!
Fast week wishes Ang!
Rough times in manufacturing. Reactions to all the craziness is reflected in low sales. The Powers That Be fired 25 production people yesterday. I am heartbroken for the people. These were direct folks and many of them have been with the company for years. And they have left all the stupid fluff behind, OpEx and all the overhead. It sucks. And we are stuck. It’s not like there’s any place else that’s better. Guess it’s good I haven’t been able to get a car bought. Keeping my savings may be necessary. Sigh.
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Both today and yesterday it was warm enough to run in shorts! I was able to do 5km on my lunch break yesterday when I can usually only do 4km. Today I had a small issue as I can across a couple detours. I have called today's run the "I had to detour and miscalculated my distance and was late getting back to the office" run. 😂😂 I ended up doing 6km today
The first two days were rough. Today has been better and is almost over. I can tell it's been better as I had time to come on here! Tomorrow is the last day of the work week. I am so looking forward to a 4 day weekend!
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We arrived yesterday at dinner time. We had a nice evening visiting with Rory and Hannah but went to bed early. Monday night was my apnea test and I felt like I never went in to deep sleep. I was exhausted when I woke up and napped twice on the trip here. I felt more refreshed today.
I had lunch with a friend today and caught up. She has been to Michigan twice to visit me and may come in June to spend time with me again. I love when she comes to visit. Kris is very low key and an easy guest.
We went with Rory, Hannah and her parents to the food tasting event that was put on by the venue where they will have their wedding. We tasted a lot of food and my intestines rebelled due to the rich foods. They brought a platter of assorted appetizers to our table and we each had one of each kind. Hannah and Rory could rate their preferences on a sheet. Then they brought out a salad for each of us. Our sample was Caesar. It was ok but not my favorite. Then we went through the buffet line and could fill our plates with a sample of at least 10 different entrees. Then a bakery had a sample of mini cupcakes of their different cake, filling and frosting flavors. Fun event! Rory and Hannah were able to meet with the DJ, wedding decorator, videographer, photographer, and baker. The florist was not present tonight.
Tomorrow I will meet two friends for coffee.
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Met friends for coffee yesterday. We had a nice visit and celebrated one of their birthdays. We went out to our favorite local BBQ restaurant last night. It was as good as we remembered.
Today Russ and I will shop for our deck stain and he will drop me off to meet friends for lunch. This is the group that has visited me twice in MI since we moved.
I am handing over Rory's home medical file to him now that he has turned 30, is engaged and living a stable life. I will give Jeff his this summer and possibly mail David's records to him in AK.
Gray dismal day here and will be a high of 53. Warmer and sunny the next few days supposedly.
Hoppy Easter Weekend and Good Friday!
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So this happened last night
I really wasn't planning on buying a new desk. I was just putting away a couple things and it fell off. It hit my foot on the way down. Thankfully it didn't land on my foot. That would have been worse. I iced my foot right away and I think that kept the bruising down.
Today was our Good Friday service where the choir did our choral performance. It went well and we a good turnout. This was the first we did one where there was audience participation. We did responsive readings and there was congregation songs as part of the performance. There was a good turnout for it.
Today was day 1 of a 4 day weekend. I also have Monday off. I have no major plans for the weekend. Just to relax and take it easy.
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Glad your foot is ok. Enjoy your relaxing weekend!
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whew, ya’ll are getting after it!
Glad you were not hurt by your desk. Maybe you can find one on marketplace. Congrats on your successful church choir service. Doesn’t it feel good when all that work comes together?
Sounds like your time in MN is going well! Fun friend times and good family time too. What a treasure. I hope your
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Apnea test is able to get you what you need to sleep better
Getting ready for Easter and dang am I tired!
Hoppy Easter!
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pretty successful Easter. But, boy, am I still tired. It’s so much work, and I am probably the healthiest one in the group so I’m probably going to need be the one doing it
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