WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »My DH is responsible for the trash in our house.
I do empty my bathroom and bedroom bin into it, but otherwise it's his job. Also recycling. I think that's traditional in the UK. I also have noticed many of you mowing the grass. In the UK that is generally the man's job. Cultural differences are fascinating!
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
I like to do some things for the calorie burn not because I like doing them or because kirby doesn’t want to do it or won’t. When we had a lawn, I liked cutting the grass, sh would Tim the edges and get the lawnmower out and get it ready for me. Same thing with pressure washing, he sets up the thing and I go at it and he puts it away. It’s all about the calorie burn for me
I'm with you, Pip. I don't like yard work because it triggers my allergies, but I have recently embraced the calorie burn. I am going to buy a manual powered "mower." Our front lawn is tiny and doesn't need anything more. I'm tired of paying for a service every other month when it really isn't needed. They won't come once a month.
Tina in CA where there is currently a rainbow6 -
Pip I’m like you, I mow the lawn and do household things for the calorie burn. I don’t look at jobs as gender driven. We are in the middle of renovating our kitchen. I did all of the painting which I will be continuing with today. I am also getting ready to do the tiling of our backsplash. Anything that keeps me active is my kind of job!
💕Mary from Arizona/Minnesota7 -
Paperback is live, but I'm not sure whether it can be ordered just yet. It takes them a while to get it organised.
The Kindle edition has a problem with the overrun of lines. It comes out of line. I don't think that happens with the Paperback as the pages are wider. But it may just be on my phone when I checked it. Every Kindle is different, and it also depends on the text size.
The US Amazon had the Kindle hours before the UK. I was agitating myself!
Patience is a virtue, my mother used to say.
Champagne tonight when Bea has gone. My son has been delayed on the trains from London, but shouldn't be too long.
Love to you all, Heather UK xxxxxx
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Gratitude list
Word of the year: APPRECIATE—- Today I appreciate hearing laughter first thing in the morning.1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think—DONE16 What made you smile today—-The beautiful scenery on my morning wetlands walk.
2 List 5 things using each of your senses——DONE
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house—tossed Christmas card I had collected
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)—This year was jewelry from my ‘adopted’ granddaughter.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today—-Done plus #1 again!
6 Share a goal you achieved last year—-Bringing my car to the car wash one or more times a month!
7 Slow down and savor one meal today—-Breakfast-savored the texture of my OUI yogurt versus the granola I added.
8 Who was your favorite teacher—My French teacher in High School. Sister Jeannette
9 Create something today—-I will work on my crochet - making a granny square afghan out of left over yarn.
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song—Against the wind, We were running against the wind. We were young and strong, we were running against the wind.
11 Send a card/note to someone today—Done! Note to DH and card for Uncle’s birthday.
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Losing weight and better financial status.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today—Done!
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol) 1. I got to go to TN to attend my daughter’s wedding last year, My brother from AZ came to visit us in NM, I experienced my first 5.4 earthquake in NM this past December.
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week—Called my mom, and texted my 3 kids.
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for—!
On my morning walk. You can see Captain Mountain in the background (where Billy the Kid had his hideout)18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »My DH is responsible for the trash in our house. I do empty my bathroom and bedroom bin into it, but otherwise it's his job. Also recycling. I think that's traditional in the UK. I also have noticed many of you mowing the grass. In the UK that is generally the man's job. Cultural differences are fascinating!
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Yes, my husband does the rubbish and mows the lawn. I have never mowed a lawn in my life. If he were not in my life any more I would hire someone to mow the lawn (I did that while he was in hospital) and I would be planning to move somewhere with no lawn.
My husbands have also done all the kitchen stuff. That's also the man's job!
Even Rhody gets concerned if I am doing something in the kitchen!
M in Oz
I actually really enjoy mowing the lawn. The one we have now is so small, usually just get the weed eater out instead of pulling the mower out, especially for the back yard. To Dh it is a chore, to me, it is relaxing. It is considered a man's job but I am a country girl and like stuff like that. Dh is a city boy and not into any yard work at all. I do most of it because I enjoy it.
Next chore out there for me is pruning all the rose bushes. That will take a few days to get them all done. Should start working on them this week while we get a little break from all the rain.
I even enjoyed mowing the one I had back in Mobile- that was a chore though. It was an electric mower, with a cord(no battery ones way back then) It took three or four long extension cords to do all of the the front . Not quite a much in the back. The mowing wasn't the big deal, it was running over fire ant hills on accident that was bigger deal.3 -
Thanks to the ones that have sent me friends requests on Facebook. I appreciate you all. You are able to hear the voice sound bytes of Athena that my son sends. Such a sing song tone. I had been missing my youngest the other night, and out of the blue my middle son sends me it. I cried hearing it of course.😜💖
Today is a mushroom, onion, zucchini, potato and chicken soup. Lots of happy chopping! Remember preparation is half the battle. I have learned to embrace all the chopping. I would rather chop, make my own, than buy some salty prepared box. I like to pile all the ingredients on my counter, and then get to prepping them.😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Happy New Year,ladies!Its nice to see a lot of familiar names.Took me a bit to get caught up.Y’all are still right chatty 😊.
Deb in Va3 -
Kylia--You may not of gotten done all you wanted, but sounds like you did get a lot done.
Barbie--Great news that all went well with Jake and he is good for another 10 years.
Tracey--Glad that your DH is there with his dad. Pray that all goes well and you and DD get there safe and in timely matter. Sounds like some of the doctors around here. I find a lot of the time you have to speak up, but if a person doesn't know about things it is hard. I am very vocal when it's about my family and I have worked in the hospital 35 + years. When my friend went to ER last year they were going to send her back to the home and I told that ER doctor he was going to admit her and do some tests, because if he sent her back and something happened I was sueing him and the hospital. He admited her and they found out she had food in her lungs and put in a feeding tube. I am her POA, that is why I was there. It is scary for those who don't know.
Amdaless--Important thing is not to give up and each day is a new beginning. Baby steps.Not sure I am doing this right. But just a little about my weight problems. The only time I was under weight is when I was born at 4 pounds. I remember growing up always being FAT. My dad used to say they had to buy my clothes and Lincoln tent and awing. Took me years to realize that was not funny. As an adult in my first marriage I was a stay at home mom and cooked and baked as DH would not eat store bought bread or any thing, so I gained even more weight. After my divorce I met my current husband and the first several years were tough as we delt with ex's and children and then lost our oldest and the baby I was carrying. I remember one time I was going to try and do the WW plan and shared with my mom. She said if it didn't work I could get a job as the Fat lady at the fair. My top weight was 402. I finally had the lap band done and lost 150 pounds. I have gained back some and am working to lose it and the rest of what I started out to lose , so have about 100 pounds. You ladies make me believe I can do it.First time I have tried using the spoiler so see if it works. If not sorry just skip over.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Heading out to walk the wetlands- first time down to the river in a few months.
Will only do the hour walk but will really enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing if the birds have returned. There were only few the other times I have gone there for super short walks in the rain.
Tonight will be making cashew chicken with a lot more veggies than the recipe calls for. Looking forward to it.
Debbie
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Tracy took Miles down to the library ,this is his first time..he loved it. Had a blast and its just a couple blocks away..
I went and swapped out a pillbox I got that was broken and got Alfie treats and wee wee pads 108.00 later.. at least he is set for awhile lol
Sheesh I am sore from PT yesterday but will have to try and do the exercises tomorrow and keep it up. I guess I have bursitis in my hips ..7 -
Yea for Jake!!!
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Well, went and got my blood drawn, should be able to get a gander at my test results by tomorrow evening, hopefully. I'll be talking to the doc on Thursday morning by phone.
Regarding mowing, Corey and I kinda slug it out for who gets to mow the area around the house. Mowing with that zero-turn beastie is so much fun. I'm so dang short, and my arms are short, that I honestly can't push it to it's fastest speed, much as I want to. Comes under the heading of "idiot-proofing," I suppose. It is seriously fun, absolutely no exercise whatsoever since I'm sitting down, but seeing a couple of acres look beautiful in just an hour is like magic. I do like instant gratification...
One of my chores for the winter is pulling that seat off and reupholstering it completely, it's in tatters.
Deb in VA, I remember you. How are you? Whatcha been up to? Inquiring minds want to know...
Rebecca, you are one of the sweetest natured human beings in the known world, and Athena looks like you. From all the pictures, she has your nature, as well.
Heather, poems do odd thing to margins in Kindle. Once the book is up and going completely, get one of your friends there to look at the pages, and get one of us here in the U.S. to do it. The "technical support," isn't much help on that note. If worst comes to worst, you can do a good screenshot and upload a recalcitrant one as an image, get the size exactly right, and it won't give you any more problems.
Not a good day out and about, but they can't all be. But... that's why I built that colitis kitbag that I carry every where, with an extra pair of sweatpants and underwear, and everything else I need, just in case. Today is the second time I've used them. It would be nice if it were the last. I have my doubts, but then, doubts are easier on my bent little psyche than hope.
Hope it's been a good day for everyone,
Much love,
Lisa in AR
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Did a body pump DVD today. Went to the library so they could use the 3D Printer to make these battery holders for Vince for the Christmas decorations. This way the batteries are in this case and won’t short out. Then went for my walk, got dinner ready, meals for next week thought out.
Well, I’m decided that I’m no longer going to take Jerry home. I think I told you all a while ago that I refused to have opened containers of any sort in my car. I didn’t care if it was holy water, I wouldn’t have it. Well, up until now Jerry has been respectful of my feelings. As a matter of fact, one day he told me he threw away part of a beer so that he wouldn’t have an opened container in my car. I said “thank you for respecting my feelings”. Well, today he told me that when he got home he was going to finish the beer. To me, that means he started it, so I said (not accused) “Jerry, you don’t have an opened container in my car, do you?”. Well, he went off like you wouldn’t believe. Actually, when we got to his house, I thanked god. I don’t think he thinks I saw it, but I did see him giving me the finger. When I got home, I was, literally, shaking from his anger outburst. I WILL NOT put up with this. Tomorrow, I’ll just tell Angel that I won’t be taking Jerry home any more and why. Guess he’ll just have to wait until someone else can take him home. Not my problem.
Barbara – yes, I do that stretch. But I really can’t do it at work, that’s the only thing. But I do do it after I work out like doing spinning. Or really, any sort of cardio machine.
Kylia – your height/weight sounds a lot like mine. Only, when I was around 60, I weighed in the 120’s (sometimes even the teens). Now that I’m older by about 8 years, I’m finding that I’m in the 130’s (boo). I’m trying to get lower, but it just doesn’t seem to be happening. I, too, miss the days when a doctor would actually listen and not just give you stock, textbook answers. So many times you have to diagnose yourself.
Allie – I remember when the kids were teens (and you wonder why I have gray hair….lol) at times I would, literally, lock myself in the bathroom and read the book “Get Out Of My Life, but First Would You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall”. One thing the book pointed out, and it’s so true, “the more they pull away, the more they come back”. Might be a good book for Tracey to read.
Pip – I like mowing the lawn, I really do. For one thing, there’s that calorie burn. I get so many steps in! Another thing is that I like being sure things are in good condition. Like Debbie, to me it’s relaxing. I get to be with my own thoughts.
Rebecca – I’ve been prepping my own food so much lately, that I really cringe and can taste all the salt in all the prepared foods that I’d previously hadn’t tasted in. The only thing is that it’s weird, everyone else seems to not have a problem with the prepared foods. Same for anything deep fried. I haven’t had much fried food for so long that when I do have it now, my stomach says “I don’t think so” Then I usually get the “why don’t you eat the way you used to eat” from Jess and Vince. Then I wind up just telling them to leave me alone since I don’t comment on how they eat. I totally agree with Lisa. You ARE one of the sweetest people on the face of the earth
Deb (workoutaholic) – welcome back!
Vicki – I can’t believe your mother said that! What do you think she was thinking? That she was going to shame you? I’m so very sorry you lost your baby
Michele NC5 -
Rebecca - I just went to send you a friend request on FB, and you'd already beat me to it!!!!
thanks,
Michele NC3 -
Had such fun with Bea. What a gal! She was delighted her father was late as she got 'extra time'. Her huge imagination and acting ability are non-stop entertainment. I did refuse her a second helping of ice cream, because she was ordering me about and calling me an 'old lady'.
Jokingly, but......
Earlier I was joking about needing new metal hips, so I know where she got the idea from! That walk to and from school is very hard on my hips. I had to sit on a wall on the way home.
Lisa - I've checked the Kindle app on my tablet and it's perfectly fine. So maybe it's just the phone pages, being too small. Haven't checked yet on my Paperwhite.
I'm knackered tonight. Amazing how emotional it all is.
I feel as if I've done something that's been sitting in my head for years.
Soooo looking forward to seeing the apartment on Saturday. The intercom doesn't work, so we will have to phone them from outside!
They are still using the rigged up Internet because it can't be done until Saturday! Fortunately, the crazy system works.
DH's daughter may come down 'for lunch' on Sunday. It doesn't work well for me as she can never stipulate a time and we usually lunch early. Plus it makes it difficult to book somewhere. Most places are full for Sunday lunch. I would cater, but that isn't really her thing. Kinda hoping it doesn't work out. I'm not good with 'loose' arrangements.
Freezing cold here this week. Lots of places have snow, but none for us.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 9min 42sec, 48elev, 2.69ap, 94ahr, 120mhr, 6.13mi= 590c
Strava app = 750c
Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 32.50min, 85elev, 93aw, 18.4amph, 124ahr, 153mhr, 10.05mi= 286c
Strava app = 173c
Zwift stats- 32.51min, 86elev, 92aw, 67arpm, 18.45amph, 10.1mi= 174c
Total cal 876
Lucy walked her full 6miles today:0)4 -
Here are a few pictures from my walk. All of these show all the water in the places that, at most, had just inches of water the last time I walked two months ago. The second picture has been totally dry since late spring, today the swans were swimming in it.
Enjoyed the walk for the most part- back was not happy for the whole walk but pushed through it(I will take some Aleve before I walk next time-need to take some before my dentist appointment in the morning anyways)
A little over an hour walk and super close to hitting my 10,000 steps. first time since my little accident then surgery.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca8 -
you go Lucy!!!
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Good visit to the dermatologist. He froze a couple of spots and said to come back in six months. Barbie in NW WA 6 -
Snow didn’t materialise, but it was soooo cold, (relatively for here).
Intentions for today:
♦️Latin prep ->
♦️prep car for service on Thurs ->
♦️Laundry✔️This took longer than expected as I sorted out my wardrobe, so will do them anon
♦️vacuum upstairs->
♦️declutter desk✔️
♦️look out fabric for embroidery journal
♦️solid habits✔️
My Dieting HistoryI never really dieted until after DH and I moved into our first home. I was very active as a child/teenager and could eat more or less what I wanted. I ate fairly healthy meals and often had seconds.
We were still very active after we got married as we lived with my in-laws and always had willing babysitters on hand. Dancing, skating, horse riding, cross country dog walks etc were the norm for us.
Once we had our own home, it wasn’t so easy to stay active, and I didn’t think to change my eating habits, as people thought it was acceptable to put on a little weight once you had children. Also DH worked away from home so I was tied to the house with 2 small children.
I would diet in the spring so that I could look good in my swimmers, then it would creep back on in the winter.
As the children got older, I started working out during the winter months, so weight did mostly stabilise until I started having hip problems in my 50s, and my mobility was slowly compromised, and weight ballooned. Fast forward to 2015, when I joined MFP, and one habit at a time changed my life.
Garening:Love mowing and all kinds of outdoor physical work. Mowing is one off the garden tasks that I can still do easily, thanks to our electric start petrol mower. Also a dab hand with the hedge trimmers. 🥰 my gardening toys. DH and I are gender fluid on chores. 😝
Rebecca: I lost my mother in 1969. There were good times, but we had a difficult relationship. I have learnt to think of her fondly. She didn’t have an easy time with my dad, who was selfish with his money, and I think she suffered from horrendous PMT, which meant we lived with the b***ch from Hades for half of each month. She had many good qualities the other half of the month.
Heather: 🥂🍾 Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The snow has passed us by as well. But there’s such a chill in the air.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Tracey-safe travels on Friday. I am glad you are going-your husband will need you. Medical systems are pretty bad right now in many respects. I feel pretty fortunate with my doctors at OSU. Going to find someone to replace my internal med doc (he is retiring this year, so I might as well too!). Dread the new doc hunt.
Heather-congrats on book! That doesn't seem like it took very long.
Kylia-not sure which two hospitals you use, but it seems everything is being taken over by the big groups. Dayton and Columbus groups are both taking us over.
Allie-tough situation. Teen years can be horrible and from my experience (and other observations), both parent and child can react poorly and it just gets a crazy dance started that takes forever to end. Take care of yourself-you can't fix any of it, you can just love them.
Barbie-good news on Jake's procedure. It is just amazing how quickly we get kicked out of hospitals.
For new people-i'm pretty boring.68 years old. DH passed away in 2015. I plan on retiring this year (haven't set the official date). Plan on moving to Columbus. Checking out possible housing right now. Struggled with weight most of adult life-highest was around 220 or so. I am 5'5 or 5'6 depending on which doctor's office measures me. 2006 out 40 pounds on Adkins-stayed there for 6 or 7 years. Was content with that since I had thyroid removed in 1996 due to thyroid cancer that is still a pain in my butt. Started using MFP in 2012 to track food for savings on employer health insurance. Lost 20 lbs doing that over the next few years. Discovered something to that CICO. Started more meal prep after husband died because I didn't want to get huge. Lost some more weight. Probably too much. Increased exercise. I like to walk at least 3 miles a day. Quit smoking in June 2021 and put some weight back on. It is currently coming off. You can learn tons from this group. Just don't give up and give time time.
Vicki-I am left speechless at your mom's comments. You had some very emotionally rough times. You can do this.
Got three ct scans today (neck, chest, abdomen)-seeing if they can see what is making cancer marker go up. Get two sets of bone density tests Friday. See eye doctor tomorrow. Pretty much part time at work this week!
Off to pack lunch for tomorrow.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Heather: Congrats on the book!
Tracey: I hope you get home to see your FIL
Kylia: Do you manage/own a store?
Amdaless: Glad you are recovering from your injury
ngolden: Good luck on you weight loss journey
Barbie: My treadmill is in the garage and not being used. I use to love it, but there is no room for it inside the house now.
KJLaMore: I hope the spa was great!
Lisa: Congrats on being at weight maintenance
SueBDew: My sympathy on the passing of your BIL
Debbie: Glad you will be getting back to zumba
Rebecca: Good going: Writing to your friends and being a facebook group monitor!
Terri: Glad you got the glass fixed on the green house
Machka: Great the numbness in your legs is better
Beth: Hope you can get the crown fixed
Maryann: Great on getting the pantry organized
Rori: Happy Belated Birthday!
I have been doing The Daily Burn most days now. This is discounted if you are a Prime Member. I still have to cancel my membership and join through Prime somehow. I am using 8 pound weights more! I can't keep up doing Burpies!
I do 1. Also backward lunges. I don't get down too far but I am happy with what I do! I lost 3 pounds but needed to drink a Coca Cola today because I was so tired! Still caring for my husband! I am trying to eat a little better though.
I miss the ocean and keep looking at Air Bnb's and VRBO's that are near the ocean! Someday I will get to the water again!
Best,
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Heather – what a blessing you are to the kids! I’m not good with “loose” arrangements, either. I like to know, say, from Jess approximately what time she’ll be here, should I have dinner, etc. But I’ve learned that I have cold cuts in the refrigerator. When she gets here, she can have a sandwich if it’s after our dinner time.
Barbie – yea for a good visit with the dermatologist.
When our old pull cord mower died, Vince asked me which one I wanted to replace it. I just told him “I don’t care about the brand but it MUST have an electric start. If it doesn’t, I don’t even want to look at it”. Then the electric start crapped out. When I asked Vince where we could get another one, he told me he didn’t know. I finally told him that I refused to cut the grass until that electric start was fixed. (For some reason and I don’t remember why he couldn’t cut the grass). Suddenly he found one on Amazon. I don’t care how I got it, I just wanted that electric start.5 -
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Spent time with DH this evening, including a visit from our daughter. It was very pleasant. 😊6
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Will respond tomorrow..time for sleep.
❤
Kylia in Ohio1 -
Thank you all for the well wishes for the trip. My FIL is still with us, he’s not well though. DH is quite upset. Friday can’t come soon enough.
I have read through but didn’t make time for notes.
Tracey in Edmonton10 -
11 Send a card/note to someone today- texted CD which led to a lovely phone call.
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023?-Celtic Fair and Highland Games with god-daughter and her kids.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today-L and her boots.
Belated welcome back MA_B Maryann in UK!
Annie hard to have it confirmed ((hugs)).
Karen in VA “lost 40 lbs” VERY well done!
Skimmed through pg 33. Heading to Medford at oh-dark:thirty tomorrow for dermatologist to check a new spot. Hoping for dry roads and just another keratosis.
Done:01/13: Move: 4 sets PT, active mins:203 steps: 4750Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: plants running count for week so far=11+4+1+4+2+5: almond, apple, beans-chili, beans-green, beans-kidney, broccoli stalk, broccoli-tempura, carrots, corn chips, cucumber, jicama, Kashi, mushrooms, olive oil, onions-green, onions-white, peanuts, pecans, pomelo, popcorn, radish, rice-brown, romaine, snap peas, sweet potato, tangerines, tomato sauce CI<CO=148
Live: Joe, readings, BP, Post Office, Freddie’s, lunch with T. Wt:135.4
01/12: Move: hike with Joe and the dogs, active mins: steps:
Fuel: plants running count for week so far=11+4+1+4+2: almond, apple, beans-chili, beans-kidney, broccoli stalk, carrots, corn chips, cucumber, jicama, Kashi, olive oil, onions-green, peanuts, pecans, pomelo, popcorn, radish, rice-brown, romaine, snap peas, tangerines, tomato sauce.CI<CO=346
Live: Joe, readings, BP, laundry, fire district board meeting minutes, church council meeting. Wt:134.7 !!!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer.
January: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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