This Year is Our Year for Success!
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My maiden voyage in my new car went well. The only thing I had difficulty with was parking it back in the garage, which is rather full. It took me a couple of extra tries, but I did get it in eventually. I went to visit my friend whose husband recently passed away. I had planned to drop off the cookies and coffee cake I had made for her, and then leave. I ended up staying more than 2 hours as she seemed to really want to talk. I didn’t mind staying and lending an ear, but because I stayed so long, I decided to skip the other stops I had planned to make except for voting. A polling place was just down the street from my friend’s house, so I did that on my way home. There was no line there, but I heard reports that the other 2 locations nearest our home had very long lines. I’m glad I went to the location I chose. In my county you can vote at any polling place now, which definitely makes it easier.0
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Southern grape salad is kind of like a dessert. You soften 8 Oz cream cheese and combine it with one cup of sour cream. Add 3 T of sugar. Add red and green grapes and mix to combine. Add 1/2 walnut halves and dust the salad with a little brown sugar. I bought a package of Emerald glazed walnuts and used that instead of plain walnuts and brown sugar. I created the lazy woman’s version. The recipe called for 2 pounds of each type of grape. I used less because I didn’t want to spend $25 on just grapes.
"lazy woman's version" is my favorite version. LOL! I wonder if DH would like that. He likes grapes and sour cream.0 -
What’s not to like. It’s creamy, crunchy and refreshing from the grapes. I first had it at a potluck. Everyone asked for the recipe.0
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That’s interesting you can go to any polling place. In CT, we had assigned polling places based on where you live. My Cape Town uses the middle school gym. We have 5 precincts and we all vote in the same room. It’s divided into 5 lanes so you check in at your precinct.0
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Being able to vote at any polling location in the county was a fairly recent change, but it is very helpful. I think it especially benefits those who are working as it allows them to vote wherever it is most convenient for them. With everything computerized, it makes sense that you can do it anywhere in the county.0
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There are definitely limits to what I'll do to be healthy. I could NOT stomach this. It doesn't look like the picture either. It's mostly kale and potatoes.
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Pam - love it!!!0
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Love the lazy cat!
I've been gone because I keep forgetting to update you. Basically, I'm too tired to check in as I fill the morning with things to do (I'm a morning person) and by Noon, I am ready to read and rest.
The cardiologist doubled one of my heart meds to help while awaiting a hospital bed to try out the new drug Tykosan. I could not take it previously but the AFib has "progressed" to where that drug can be used. I read the reviews and it appears to be a "miracle" drug according to the vast majority of patient reviews. The negative is that for a few people, it can cause cardiac arrest which is why it can't be prescribed unless hospitalized. I guess if something is going to go wrong, it will be within the three days of hospitalization.
This issue has really messed up my plans but I am doing ok. If all goes well and there is not another outbreak, I will enter the hospital on March 12 to see if the drug works. In the meantime, I've been sending vital readings to the cardiologist for the past two weeks.
I just accidentally deleted a long paragraph. Let me summarize: I had an ortho appointment yesterday and to my surprise, he scheduled the right knee surgery for May 4. He has confidence in the drug.
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Jean, it’s so good to hear from you! I’m so happy to hear that you finally have an appointment for getting this new medication administered and I pray you will not encounter any issues from it. And the ortho appointment for your knee is also good news. You will feel like a new woman once you get that done and get through the rehab process. I know a lot of people who have had hip and/or knee replacements and all have said afterward that they wished they had done it sooner rather than living with the pain for so long.0
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Jean, that’s great news that you’re finally getting your hospital appointments. Good luck with the heart medication. It sounds like it will make a big difference in your quality of life.0
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Jean - it's going to be a miracle for you, I can feel it! Heck even your ortho doc thinks so. But I'll keep sending good thoughts your way!0
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The post office has become the bane of my existence. This week I stood in line at the post office just to be given a phone number. Then sat on hold forever just to help them fix their own mistake. Then had to go back to the UPS store to get the package of mail that should have been delivered to them by the post office weeks earlier. Then spent all day yesterday dealing with that late arriving mail and still have odds and ends to clean up today. Not quite as bad as all the raffle tickets and checks they delivered AFTER the raffle but bad enough. Donors have been quite understanding but still.....0
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We can only hope:
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Ladies, a miracle has happened! The cardiologist and orthopedic surgeon both approved my use of one of those desk elliptical gadgets. I really enjoy it and have a goal of using it 5 days out of 7. This is week 3, and today I used it a minimum of 30 minutes a day for 7 consecutive days or a total of 5hrs 16 min. Some days I did two sessions, one in morning and one in afternoon.0
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Using the elliptical will probably increase your stamina and may even help with your knee. What brand did you buy?
I find it interesting the Trump isn’t commenting on “his good friend Putin”. Maybe he thinks we’ve forgotten how he praised and appeased a tyrant.0 -
Ladies, a miracle has happened! The cardiologist and orthopedic surgeon both approved my use of one of those desk elliptical gadgets. I really enjoy it and have a goal of using it 5 days out of 7. This is week 3, and today I used it a minimum of 30 minutes a day for 7 consecutive days or a total of 5hrs 16 min. Some days I did two sessions, one in morning and one in afternoon.
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Using the elliptical will probably increase your stamina and may even help with your knee. What brand did you buy?
I find it interesting the Trump isn’t commenting on “his good friend Putin”. Maybe he thinks we’ve forgotten how he praised and appeased a tyrant.
I'm past heart sick watching the TV coverage. The stories are heart wrenching. There seems to be not a daggone thing I can do other than contribute to relief efforts.
The thought that the cheeto might get re-elected literally terrifies me. SOMEONE HAS TO PUT THAT MAN IN JAIL WHERE HE BELONGS!!! It's just as bad watching his sycophants espouse his nonsense. Who knew there were so many heartless, rascist, moronic, would be autocrats in elected office?0 -
I did an hour on the elliptical. I didn't get the one driven by a motor. It seemed logical to me that if one had to apply a little energy from self to keep the elliptical going then it would be more effective. It also saved money by not buying the one with a motor which does all the work for you. The brand is Sunny Health and I purchased it from Amazon. It is really good so far.
Speaking of Amazon, it sells Nutrisystem in different configurations. I discovered that yesterday.0 -
I did an hour on the elliptical. I didn't get the one driven by a motor. It seemed logical to me that if one had to apply a little energy from self to keep the elliptical going then it would be more effective. It also saved money by not buying the one with a motor which does all the work for you. The brand is Sunny Health and I purchased it from Amazon. It is really good so far.
Speaking of Amazon, it sells Nutrisystem in different configurations. I discovered that yesterday.
I think you're right - one with a motor makes less sense although as I type this I admit my treadmill has a motor. Hmmmmm....0 -
I lost a half pound last week. Definitely slow going...
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On Saturday we attended the memorial service for my friend’s husband. It was a lovely service with a standing room only crowd in attendance. Luckily we had arrived early enough to find seating, but many were standing around 3 sides of the room and overflowing into the lobby area. The minister who did the service was the deceased’s college roommate and lifelong friend, so it was a very personal and moving service. Afterward there was a reception at the same location, so we were able to visit some with friends who were there.
We had a nice stretch of warm weather, but last night a cold front blew in and it will be cold for a few days now. I’m ready for warmer weather to arrive and stay. I’ve always hated winter because I hate feeling cold or having to wear 3 layers to stay warm.
I’m so sad to see what is happening in Ukraine. I truly fear that this is the beginning of another world war and the stakes are very high since so many countries now have nuclear weapons. A very scary time for all of us. I’m amazed at the creative ways people are finding to help, such as booking stays at Air BnBs in Ukraine in order to get money directly into the hands of people who live there.0 -
Sign I saw this morning outside a liquor store:
"Wine costs less than fuel; drink don't drive"0 -
Pam - that is creative!
I've donated to several children's charities. Feels like a drop in the bucket.
Between pandemics, morons, war, morons, climate change, morons, I'm not sure how much hope there is for humanity.
Living this close to DC, our goose would be cooked.0 -
Morons, we're surrounded by morons;
Idaho Lawmakers OK Legislation That Could Fine, Jail Librarians
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/idaho-bill-fine-jail-librarians_n_6227104ae4b004e4e38518fb0 -
Speaking of signs, a Plantation shutter company has a scrolling message on their TV ad. Discount for military, first responders, Biden voters who wish they’d voted for Trump and Trump voters. Another banner says Liberals don’t bother calling us. If I was looking for a shutter company, it wouldn’t be them. I wonder if the ad has lost more customers or gained more customers?0
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Helene, they would definitely have lost my business.0
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I never had any idea the % of my fellow countrymen who are just idiots.
I'm sure they thought it would gain them customers and who knows, maybe it did.
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