2017--This Year is Our Year!!!
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I am practicing news avoidance right now. I read the headlines on the news site of my home page and often check out local news but I am avoiding the news channels.
I worked today which went well. I guess I'll get back into the correct eating routine on Sunday. I'm afraid I'm not a good dieter like Maryanne.0 -
I'm only a good dieter sometimes. I'd like it to be a larger percent of the time.
I'd like to avoid the news but DH keeps turning it on! I go to the CNN home page and read the op ed pieces. Then I read Jezebel because I know it won't make me scream. Apparently some people found Trump's press conference witty and charming. REALLY????? I've got some swamp land to sell him just like the master con man is selling them his schtick.0 -
I drove out west a little farther than I usually go. Wanted to go to Safeway to look for a few things that seem to have been discontinued in my closer stores, like FF shredded cheddar. Found several shelves of Halo Top frozen dessert. I remembered seeing the topic on the NS refugee board so I bought one. I was never a fan of Arctic Zero so I figured I'd just buy one and see what I think. Hard to choose a flavor though.0
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When I bought the Hamilton biography I confess that I figured I'd read 30 or 40 pages and it would end up in the "for when I retire" pile. But I'm up to about page 400 and still interested. It's fascinating reading about them inventing our checks and balances while in real life I'm praying and praying they still work.
Of course the next logical step was to buy the soundtrack. Wow. I can see why this swept the Tony's. It's absolutely brilliant. And it comes with a pamphlet with the complete lyrics and it indicates who is singing. The Wikipedia article details a few places where he took poetic license with the story. I'm glad to know that; I was a little confused in a spot or two.0 -
Pam..That's wonderful news about your friend's husbands progress. I was the same way she is after DH's heart attack. He also had pneumonia and I didn't let anyone else visit him. He was so ill and was in ICU 10 days. I didn't want anyone bringing in any germs that could set him back. Once he moved to rehab and the pneumonia was gone, I told people they could visit.
Jean..Great news about your test. I'm sure the remnants of the anesthesia account for the sleepiness. That's why they require someone to drive you.
Maryanne..I too think this is going to be a very long 4 years. Well oiled machine my foot. Hopefully people will wake up before 2020 to see just what craziness they voted in.
My company arrived Thursday night. We're on Captiva today sight seeing. I had to return some library books and then we're going to the Bubble Room for lunch. it's a pretty famous local restaurant which we thought my sister and BF would enjoy. It's a very kitschy decor which people of our vintage would remember from childhood.0 -
Maryanne--There is a Jimmy Fallon take on the Trump press conference on Hulu.
Helene--Enjoy your company. The restaurant sounds like a great choice.
I had this Smart Ones entree for dinner. Chicken strips with fries. Gosh, you could almost find them. More like an appetiser.0 -
I love the Smart Ones chicken strips/fries and fish/fries just because...well....because it's fries! I add a big plate of vegetables.
The Bubble Room? Too funny!
I wonder if I have access to hulu. Or maybe it will be on youtube soon. I shall investigate.
I just love the constant lies (not). Sure, there are hundreds of companies coming back to America. Yeah, name one? Sure, we're going to mine coal again. Even the coal execs admit that's not going to happen BUT of course to the extent there is still some mining going on we're going to let them go back to dumping their waste in our waterways.
I haven't watched SNL for years but now I'm dvr'ing it. Last week was hilarious. I hope they let Rosie do Steve Bannon.0 -
Here's a compendium of gags about the press conference on late night:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/17/arts/television/jimmy-fallon-trump-press-conference.html?_r=00 -
Maryanne--I live in a state noted for coal mining, but it is primarily confined to one region. There are no coal mines remotely near me. I can see them hiring someone to take a shovel and go into the dangerous mine with a photo taken of the big event and the label "Miners hired!" Now, it doesn't say how long the job will last. The companies left America because of lower operating expenses elsewhere. If they come back, will Americans be willing to pay the much higher prices for goods?
Maryanne--I'm used to entrees with the same amount of calories as the chicken strips and fries being satisfying with or without veggies added. I did have a steamer bag of veggies with it and was not satisfied. That entree lacks a large amount of protein. Even an NS entree without veggies is more satisfying. The fries tasted greasy.0 -
This article is an interesting read on how some of 45's policies are already having an impact, and not for the better, regarding trade. It reinforces for me that governing by slogan is definitely the wrong approach. Here is the link: http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/02/16/first-casualties-trumps-trade-wars-texas-cattle-ranchers0
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Pam, that was an interesting article. It clearly showed Trump is out of his depth with his new policies. For all the comments about him surrounding himself with people who are knowledgeable and know what they are doing, we've yet to see it.
We had a good time at the Bubble Room. I had delicious crab cakes with a side of mango slaw. We ordered a generous slice of rum cake with 3 forks. Dh had a GF cupcake to himself.0 -
Pam - interesting article indeed. I'm afraid everything the big cheeto proposes is going to have an adverse impact on prices and no impact on job creation (at least not a positive impact). Maybe the voters will wake up by 2018 and realize what's going on. We can only hope.
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I lost a pound last week. At least I continue in the right direction. I went back and checked when I stopped doing spreadsheets last year. Looks like around the 4th of July. That's shortly after I took over these colonies. I don't remember using that as an excuse but maybe I did. My next test will be my birthday in March. Avoiding completely falling off the wagon.0
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Finally, we have an egg at Decorah! http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles
I plan to watch more this year. Great place to avoid the news.0 -
Beautiful day here in Baltimore. I hit one grocery store and then hit my work!
Indy is now free to wander. So far she's made it to the top of the basement stairs and a few steps in each direction. Not too much fireworks so far.
I'm doing pretty well today sticking to my plan and I have my food picked out and spreadsheet ready for tomorrow.
I was just reading an article in Prevention about their top new "clean" and tasty foods. For fun I googled the organize pasta sauce they mentioned. $9 on amazon plus $9 shipping. Don't think sol. Lucini Rustic Tomato Basil organize sauce. Supposed to be just like your mother made. Of course my mother opened a jar of Ragu.0 -
In the spirit of cleaning out my pantry, I had a Wild Harvest hot cereal for breakfast. Tropical supposedly. I'm not sure if it's a real brand or a brand of the local Giant supermarkets. Supposedly all organic and stuff. But only 5 gm of protein. Consistency yucky. Taste marginal. Not a fan.
Since I was able to finally find FF shredded cheddar I think I'll have one of my favorite NS meals tonight. Mac n cheese mixed with chili and split in half. It will be the first time I've made it with the new mac n cheese.
I have to feed the colonies this morning and do a grocery store run.
Tomorrow I am actually having lunch with a client. I was invited by a new colleague who has apparently been hired to replace our one owner when he retires, although we haven't been officially told that.0 -
I did errands today, including getting a fresh mani. A big piece chipped off one of my thumbs last night, leaving an ugly looking nail. I went for a sparkly sea green. It makes me feel like a mermaid. And it will do nicely for St Patrick's Day. My second sister and BIL arrive for a few days tomorrow. She and my first sister haven't seen each other in 2-3 years so that will be a treat for them. My sister and her BF went to the beach today while we were doing errands. It was such a lovely day. in the seventies.0
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Helene - enjoy your mermaid feeling!
It was a gorgeous day here, too. Just gorgeous!
I was invited by a colleague to a lunch with a client. I had a salad with chicken but I'm sure the dressing was a disaster. Then I did a few errands on the way home.
Tomorrow I go to the hairdresser and get rid of these grey roots.0 -
Greetings, everyone. I know I have been MIA but I have worked every day this week. Yesterday was so beautiful with a high of 81. Today, the cold front has moved in and temps are rapidly dropping. It is currently 51 and dropping. We have had two consecutive days of record setting highs until today.
Helene--You reminded me that I need to get my nails done but I'm enjoying just sitting here and relaxing. Enjoy!
Pam--Thanks for the link. Crazy moves by fearless leader who has surrounded himself with people who are not experts in what they have been appointed.
Maryanne-- I'm not a mental giant when it comes to economics, but common sense tells you that if companies moved out of US to enjoy the cheaper labor, materials, etc. then coming back to the US will result in higher prices for consumer who have to pay for the increased costs, etc.
This is really a great article on mindless eating. I love the broccoli test:
http://drjohnday.com/21-ways-stop-mindless-eating/0 -
February is almost gone and March is waiting in the wings. With this unusual Winter, it will be interesting to see what Spring and Summer bring. We have four weeks left in this "challenge" period. I have to admit that I haven't done as well as I would like but I'll blame it on stress. Excuses, excuses! I know a man who has lost 28 pounds in his first month on NS. Granted, he was tall and heavyset but that is quite an accomplishment0
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I also have not done as well as I'd hoped so far, but I'm not giving up. My excuses are mostly related to back pain, but I know the real reason is I just haven't fully committed to a program. I know what to do, but just haven't forced my self to do it.
My friend's husband is slowly improving. She just texted that he may be able to leave the hospital sometime in the next week to move to an LTAC, which I believe means a long term acute care facility, where he will continue to get stronger while receiving various therapies and dialysis. He is currently receiving nutrition via a feeding tube because his swallowing reflex is too weak. She told me yesterday that his heart rate had been dropping dangerously low, but that seems better today. It's really been a roller coaster for him, and I fear she won't be off this ride for quite awhile.
In other, less encouraging news, my niece's fiancé's brother-in-law committed suicide last night. They welcomed their first child three weeks ago. Apparently he has been drinking more than usual and they have been arguing a lot. It's not clear if drinking was involved last night, but they were arguing and he went down to the basement and shot himself with a handgun. Both he and his wife were/are lawyers who met as JAG lawyers in the military. I think he was working for a law firm while she is a federal prosecutor. My niece and her fiancé were completely unaware of any problems, so this caught them totally by surprise. So sad, especially for their infant daughter who will never know her father.0 -
I don't see that I committed to a goal for the quarter. I've lost 11 pounds so far. If I can get to 17 for the quarter I'll be a happy camper. The biggest roadblock to that is my birthday in March and my mind being convinced I should have some good food for that!0
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I lost 2 pounds last week so my year to date is 13. Hopefully I can keep it going.
I admit there's a part of me that says "well at the weight you were 1/1 you can eat anything; at a normal BMI you have to watch every bite you eat, is it really worth it?" I know I'll be healthier and I know the acid reflux practically disappears but I do miss the food.
I am determined to get back on the treadmill this week. That's been hard been DH being PT and having Indy here. But I'm going to try!0 -
Jean - if you compare your weight loss to a man's you're going to be uber frustrated! LOL!
Pam - it does sound like your friend and her husband are in for a long long road. I wonder how far back he'll actually be able to get. I'm very sorry to hear about the suicide. I know people make jokes about lawyers but overall I think we're a happier crew than, say, doctors, many of whom it seems are desperate to leave medicine behind. Doesn't bode well for the future. Guns and alcohol/drugs are not a good mix. It sort of scares me having guns in the house, I confess. DH takes so many meds to sleep. And right by his bedside is a loaded pistol. I have told him many times that I'm convinced the only person who'll ever get shot with that is me but no response. I can't even get him to unload it. Seems to me that if you're not awake enough to load your gun you shouldn't be messing with a gun.0 -
I'm a little annoyed with minimus.biz. I wanted fat free 1000 island packets. Of course I added other stuff to get free shipping. It did not indicate in any way that ALL of the brands of 1000 island fat free were out of stock. But apparently they were. I got everything else.
I'm going to try ordering from amazon. Is there anything you can't get on amazon???0 -
Probably not. We got a garbage disposal from Amazon a few years ago. I still have company for a few more days so I'll drop in when I can.0
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Funny beware of dog signs: http://cheezburger.com/1644549/38-times-beware-of-dog-signs-didnt-really-get-their-point-across0
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Those dog signs are hilarious. Of course, my favorites are of the cats. LOL. My second sister is arriving today so she can see my first sister before she leaves for SC. She in BIL were supposed to comer over the weekend but both ended up getting a stomach bug and had to delay their visit. The two of them haven't been together in a couple of years because of the distance. Because we stay in FL for a long time, I get to see the second sister. We stay with first sister on the trip down and the return trip. It will be a short visit for them but at least they get to see each other.0
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Helene - that's great that you get to see both your sisters and they get to see you and each other.
In a few years, I imagine my dad will be gone, the family house will get sold and one of my brothers will have gone to live with my sister in Arizona. The second brother will still be in central PA. I have to wonder if any of us will ever see each other after that point.0 -
Good news today for my friend's husband. He was moved to a long term acute care facility to continue his recovery. The doctor told them that for every day he spent in the hospital to expect it to take 4-5 days in rehab, so they are looking at 4-5 months of rehab. It will be a long road, but at least he is making progress. The LTAC is near my home and convenient for her as well, so that's a plus. There aren't that many facilities that are equipped to handle his multiple medical issues, so it's a blessing to have one nearby.0
