@walkintofit - I’m convinced some things are genetic. Hope the meds agree with you. And good luck getting your social security sorted out and everything in place. @Sparkuvu - good to get some unbiased information.

@Dianedoessmiles1 - very nice that some cat supplies can go on your card!

@SweetPeasMom55 - your mom hiding things is a challenge for sure. My mom did a clever thing when everyone but my Grandma agreed she needed to give up driving. Her car went to the shop and never got fixed. My mom was lots happier driving Grandma to her numerous meetings, appointments, etc. Great meal planning! Wanna do mine? LOL

Very tired tonight, but husband and I made excellent progress on selling our rental house. The leased solar panels we have on it were only a minor complication solved with a phone call. I did get another day in the pool. Hoping to last till the end of the month if the water isn’t any colder than it does now. @Lopeyp - nice pic! We birdwatch from the pool, and occasionally see red shouldered hawks and even bald eagles.

Eve says it my fault she catnapped through treat time.

Good Tuesday Morning and Happy Day 10 of 56 VIP Friends,

I AM:

I allow myself to be transformed by the all-encompassing love of the Universe.

Action for Happiness:

Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you.

Fitness Quote:

They call me crazy, I call myself dedicated.

Motivational Quote:

If you want to be successful in life, respect one rule: never lie to yourself.—Paulo Coelho

MotiVerse:

To love what you do and feel that it matters how could anything be more fun?—Katherine Graham

Daily Affirmation:

My life is filled with joy and good energy.

Inspirational Quote:

People who make me laugh until I’m physically in pain are my favorite kind of people.

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 21

Eugene Burton Ely (1886-1911) - Aviator to fly the first shipboard aircraft to takeoff and land on a ship.

Edna Purviance (1895-1958) - Silent film actress and leading lady in most of Charlie Chaplin's films.

Edmond Hamilton (1904-1977) - Science fiction author of City at World's End and The Star Kings.

Lillian Asplund (1906-2006) - The last American Titanic survivor at the time of her death.

Mary Blair (1911-1978) - One of the female animators that worked for Disney.

Martin Gardner (1914-2010) - Mathematician and author for the Scientific American as a math and puzzles columnist.

Owen Bradley (1915-1998) - Country music record producer in Nashville who helped shape country music and rockabilly music in the 1950s and 60s.

Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) - Acclaimed trumpet player and bandleader.

Judy Sheindlin (1942-Still Living) - Judge and television host of Judge Judy.

Lee Loughnane (1946-Still Living) - Founding member of the rock band Chicago.

Ronald McNair (1950-1986) - Physicist and astronaut who died on the Space Shuttle Challenger.

Charlotte Caffey (1953-Still Living) - Musician and member of the band the Go-Go's.

Keith Green (1953-1982) - Musician and pioneer of the Christian music genre.

Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) - Actress known as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars saga.

Steve Lukather (1957-Still Living) - Founding member of the rock band Toto.

Jeremy Miller (1976-Still Living) - Child actor known for his character Ben Seaver on Growing Pains.

Will Estes (1978-Still Living) - Actor known as Jameson on Blue Bloods.

Memorable Events for October 21

1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusett.

1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.

1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.

1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.

1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.

1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.

1917 - The first U.S. troops see action on the front lines in WWI.

1921 - President Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president in opposition of lynching in the South.

1940 - Ernest Hemingway's first novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is published.

1944 - American forces take the city of Aachen, Germany, after three weeks.

1959 - The Guggenheim Museum opens to the public in NY.

1959 - President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA.

1964 - My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in NY.

1975 - Women are allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy for the first time.

1989 - Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe become the first major sports team owners after they purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65 million.

2019 - Facebook takes down disinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia.

10/21

Back road trip today. Saw a flock of wild turkeys, invited them to be our guest of honor at Thanksgiving..not one of them showed any interest!! No deer and the elk should start showing up soon. I love going into our lil country town instead of the big city.

Anyone else have an issue with the food record area today. I got some weird pixilated page , I know they are changing over to the new one which I think is great , So maybe just getting the bugs out right now?

Been a full day after a crazy week, ready to kick back and make like quiet for a while!

Good nite y'al

Yes, I had trouble as well. It kept glitching and dividing my words into peices so of course it couldn't find those odd foods! Very annoying, hope it's bringing something better in its wake!

Going to try posting from my computer if this doesn't work then I'll post from my tablet.

Best supplements to lower cholesterol: plant stanols and sterols (such as Beta Sistosterol, found in apricots, cantaloupe, carrots, kale and yams), Beta Glucans (fiber found in oats and mushrooms), Berberine (derived from goldenseal and Oregon grape), and Glucommanan (fiber in konjac root). That being said, the statins would probably cost you less money than supplements, especially if covered by insurance. Supplements are unregulated and can contain less of the active ingredient than is listed on the label, and can also be contaminated with heavy metals and other bad things.

Best exercise to raise HDL (good) cholesterol: high intensity interval training.

-Mica

@Ronnie_happy2ranch , good to know it doesn't work, I'm thinking mine is genetic also. i go back for testing late December. I was hoping to find something that works besides a scrip. I do exercise and keep my weight in check. Hdl is good, its the ldl and cholesterol is high.
Thanks micaroo4 for the infomation, dr did mention eating more veggies. Hopefully I can get it down by appt time.

Happy Baby Friday and Day 12 of 56 VIP Friends, So far MFP is playing nice with my posts today. Not sure if the issues were a result directly or indirectly of the AWS outage from earlier this week.

I AM:

My heart is open to the joy surrounding me.

Action for Happiness:

Recognize that you have a choice about what to prioritize.

Fitness Quote:

You’ve always been beautiful. Now you’re just deciding to be healthier, fitter, faster & stronger. Remember that.

Motivational Quote:

Enjoy yourself!

MotiVerse:

A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face.—Maya Angelou

Daily Affirmation:

I live my life with gratitude.

Inspirational Quote:

Sometimes you just have to erase the messages, delete the numbers, and move on. You have to accept that they’re not that person anymore.

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 23

Samuel More (1762-1843) - Engineer who was a pioneer in steamships.

John Russell Bartlett (1805-1886) - U.S. Boundary Commissioner responsible for surveying the boundary between the U.S. and Mexico.

Blanchan De Graff Doubleday (1865-1918) - Author and publisher of wild flowers and birds under the name Neltje Blanchan.

John Heisman (1869-1936) - Pioneer in early college football and the person the Heisman Trophy Award is named after.

William D. Coolidge (1873-1975) - Inventor of the modern x-ray tube.

Gilbert N. Lewis (1875-1946) - Chemist who discovered the covalent bond using his own concept (Lewis dot structure) of electron pairs.

Milton "Gummo" Marx (1892-1977) - Comedian with the duo Marx Brothers.

Gertrude Ederle (1905-2003) - First female swimmer to swim the English Channel.

Zellig Harris (1909-1992) - Linguist known for his work in structural linguistics and the discovery of transformational structure in language.

Hayden Rorke (1910-1987) - Actor known for his character Colonel Alfred E. Bellows in I Dream of Genie.

Paul Rudolph (1918-1997) - Architect who designed the Yale Art and Architecture Building.

Bob Montana (1920-1975) - Illustrator and creator of Archie Comics.

Ned Rorem (1923-2022) - Composer said to be one of the leading composers of all time.

Frank Sutton (1923-1974) - Actor who played Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter on Gomer Pyle.

JacSue Kehoe (1935-2019) - Neuroscientist who discovered a neurotransmitter can have multiple types of receptors.

Ellie Greenwich (1940-2009) - Co-songwriter of Da Doo Ron Ron, Then He Kissed Me, and Leader of the Pack.

Brian Ross (1948-Still Living) - Investigative journalist.

Darrell Pace (1956-Still Living) - Olympic archer.

Dwight Yoakam (1956-Still Living) - Country music singer Little Ways, Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose, and Ain't That Lonely Yet.

Michael Eric Dyson (1958-Still Living) - Activist and author of Making Malcolm: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X.

Robert Trujillo (1964-Still Living) - Bassist for the hard rock band Metallica.

Augusten Burroughs (1965-Still Living) - Author of Running with Scissors.

Dale Crover (1967-Still Living) - Former drummer of the band Nirvana.

Chris Horner (1971-Still Living) - Professional road racing cyclist.

Meghan McCain (1984-Still Living) - Journalist, author, and daughter to the late John McCain.

Leah Van Dale (1987-Still Living) - WWE female wrestler named Carmella in the ring.

Memorable Events for October 23

1850 - The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. 

1684 - English King Charles II revokes the Massachusetts Bay Colony charter trading with other countries.

1760 - First Jewish prayer books printed.

1819 - The first ship sails through the Erie Canal to Utica.

1910 - The first woman (Blanche Scott) flies at a public event at Fort Wayne, Indiana.

1915 -The first National Horseshoe Tournament is held at Kellerton, Iowa.

1923 - Babe Ruth makes a postseason exhibition appearance in a rival Giants uniform.

1923 - Sebastian Hinton receives a patent for a playground climbing structure known monkey bars.

1932 - The radio comedy program The Fred Allen Show airs.

1933 - The John Dillinger gang rob t$75,000 from the Central National Bank in Greencastle, Indiana.

1934 - Jean Piccard and Jeanette Ridlen set the record for their hot air balloon flying 10.9 miles over Lake Erie.

1941 - Dumbo is released by Walt Disney.

1945 - Jackie Robinson signs contract with Montreal Royals, the minor league team of Brooklyn Dodgers.

1947 - NAACP submits a petition on racism to the UN entitled An Appeal to the World.

1956 - First video recording on magnetic tape televised across the country.

1964 - Champion boxer Joe Frazier beats German Hans Huber for the Olympic heavyweight gold medal.

1973 - President Nixon turns over White House tape recordings to the judge.

1984 - The Ethiopian famine is aired on NBC via the BBC.

2001 - The iPod is released by Apple.

2007 - Astronaut Pamela Melroy becomes the second female space shuttle commander.

2019 - Google claims it has achieved Quantum Supremacy.

Did hubby lower his at all by using those tactics, @Sableness A friend lowered his substantially in 3 months by an almost no fat diet, but couldn't sustain eating that way. Hubby hates taking statins, makes his limbs hurt, but he doesnt do anything else to help with it. I did snap a photo, with HIS phone, of Mic's post 😉

Glad you got your friend 'fixed'. Enjoyed your pics of you and your friends.

Whew! Keys, be found!

Happy FriYAY and Day 13 of 56 VIP Friends, I've tried several fad diets but found macro tracking works best for me and a philosophy of anything in moderation and as long as it fits in my macros I can have it.

I AM:

I am deserving of an amazing relationship with myself.

Action for Happiness:

Write down three specific things that have gone well recently.

Fitness Quote:

Once you see results, it becomes an addiction.

Motivational Quote:

Be you. The world will adjust.

MotiVerse:

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.—Nelson Mandela

Daily Affirmation:

I focus on breathing and grounding myself.

Inspirational Quote:

You just need to nurture your soul and take care of yourself right now. Let things clear out of your life. Don’t hold onto what needs to exit. Don’t force anything to stay the same. It’s all about change and growth. Release and let go. Reorganize and reprioritize what you value.—Idil Ahmed

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 24

Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879) - Author who wrote Mary Had A Little Lamb.

Belva Ann Lockwood (1830-1917) -First female attorney to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Annie Edson Taylor (1838-1921) - Stuntwoman who became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

James S. Sherman (1855-1812) -The 27th VP of the U.S.

B. A. Rolfe (1879-1956) - Musician known as the Boy Trumpet Wonder.

Earl Morris (1889-1956) - Archaeologist who created the Aztec Ruins National Monument.

Main Rousseau Bocher (1890-1976) - Uniform designer for the Red Cross and Girl Scouts.

Merian C. Cooper (1893-1973) - Film director and producer of the original King Kong.

Marjorie Joyner (1896-1994) - First Black woman to create and patent a permanent hair-wave machine.

Melvin Purvis (1903-1960) - FBI agent who captured bank robbers John Dillinger and Pretty Boy Floyd and later became a significant figure during the Nuremburg Trials against the Nazi's.

Nathaniel Wyeth (1911-1990) - Inventor of the PET plastic beverage bottle.

Sonny Terry (1911-1986) - Blind blues and harmonica musician.

Murray Golden (1912-1991) - Television director of Bonanza and Rawhide.

Bob Kane (1915-2003) - Illustrator and co-creator of Batman.

Roger Milliken (1915-2010) - Former CEO of Milliken & Company.

Barbara Robinson (1927-2013) - Author of children's books The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Best School Year Ever.

Jack Angel (1930-2021) - Voice actor with credits in Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, Disney and Nickelodeon.

The Big Bopper (1930-1959) - Musician of Chantilly Lace and Running Bear who died in a plane crash with fellow musicians Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.

John G. Cramer (1934-Still Living) - Physicist known for his work in the development of quantum mechanics.

Sammy Petrillo (1934-2009) - Comedian said to be the best Jerry Lee Lewis intiminator of all time.

David Nelson (1936-2011) - Actor who played himself on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

F. Murray Abraham (1939-Still Living) - Stage and film actor known for his role as Mozart.

William H. Dobelle (1941-2004) - Medical researcher known for development of technology that restores partial vision.

BD Wong (1960-Still Living) - Stage, film and television actor who played Dr. Johnathan Lee on Law & Order: SVU.

Zahn McClarnon (1966-Still Living) - Native American actor best known for his roles in Longmire, Reservation Dogs and Dark Winds.

Zac Posen (1980-Still Living) - Famous fashion designer.

Adrienne Bailon (1983-Still Living) - Former singer of the group The Cheetah Girls.

Daniel Shalikar (1988-Still Living) - Child star with roles in Honey I Blew Up the Kids.

Memorable Events for October 24

1836 - Alonzo Phillips receives a patent for a phosphorus friction match.

1861 - The first transcontinental telegraph line from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is completed.

1861 - West Virginia secedes from Virginia.

1881 - U.S. Ambassador Levi Morton inserts the first rivet in Statue of Liberty.

1908- Take Me Out to the Ball Game hits the charts.

1911 - Orville Wright remains in the air 9:45 in his glider.

1926 - Harry Houdini makes his last performance.

1931 - The George Washington Bridge opens to public traffic over the Hudson River.

1931 - Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion.

1938 - The U.S. makes child labor in factories illegal.

1939 - Nylon stockings go on sale for first time in Delaware.

1940 - Minimum wage is set for $0.30 for a 44 hour work week.

1947 - Walt Disney testifies before the House Un-American Activities Committee giving the names of Disney employees he believes to be communists.

1949 - The first brick for the UN Headquarters in NY is laid.

1954 - President Eisenhower pledges support to South Vietnam.

1956 - Margaret Towner becomes first woman to be ordained into the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.

Happy Friday. Got a manicure yesterday, got Halloween colored nails

Good Saturday Morning and Happy Day 14 of 56 VIP Friends, For those that remember I'm doing my own personal 56 day challenge and I'm on day 48 of 56.

I AM:

My mind is calm as I focus on the beauty of now.

Action for Happiness:

You can’t do everything! What are your three priorities right now?

Fitness Quote:

Will it be easy? Nope. Worth it? Absolutely.

Motivational Quote:

When it hurts to move on, just remember the pain you felt hanging on.

MotiVerse:

May your troubles be less and your blessings be more.—Irish Blessing

Daily Affirmation:

I choose happiness no matter what the circumstances are.

Inspirational Quote:

I literally love being at home. In my own space. Comfortable. Not surrounded by people.

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 25

John Francis Dodge (1864-1920) - Co-founder of the Dodge Company.

Thomas Armat (1866-1948) - Co-inventor of the of the early movie projector named the Edison Vita.

Carolyn Sherwin Bailey (1875-1961) - Children's author of Miss Hickory.

John T. Flynn (1882-1964) - Journalist who vocalized opposition to the U.S. entering WWII.

Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) - Aviation pioneer who claims to be the first person to reach the north and south poles.

Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (1912-1996) - Entertainer who went by the name stage "Minnie Pearl".

David Ausubel (1918-2008) - Psychologist with major contributions in the study of cognitive and behavioral learning patterns.

Billy Barty (1924-2000) - Actor with credits Mickey McGuire and Willow.

Earl Palmer (1924-2008) - Hall of Fame drummer who receives credit as one of the inventors of rock and roll.

Lawrence Kohlberg (1927-1987) - Psychologist known for his research in theory of stages of moral development.

Jeanne Cooper (1928-2013) - Actress known for her stellar role as Katherine Chancellor on Young and the Restless.

Marion Ross (1928-Still Living) - Actress who played Marion Cunningham on Happy Days.

Phil Volk (1945-Still Living) - Bassist for the band Paul Revere & the Raiders.

Nancy Cartwright (1957-Still Living) - Voice actress for Bart Simpson on the Simpsons.

Chad Smith (1961-Still Living) - Drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Katy Perry (1984-Still Living) - Contemporary pop music singer.

Ray Robson (1994-Still Living) - Youngest Chess Grandmaster of all time.

Notable Events for October 25

1780 - John Hancock becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts.

1861 - The first telegraph message is sent from St Louis to San Francisco.

1870 - Pimlico Race Course (Old Hilltop) opens in Baltimore.

1870 - The first postcards are used in the U.S.

1891 - The first international 6 day bike race ends at Madison Square Garden.

1906 - Lee de Forest patents the 3-diode amplification valve called the Audion, an invention later used for broadcast radios.

1930 - TWA begins a 30 hour trip as the first scheduled air service between NY City and Los Angeles, California.

1938 - Francis J. L. Beckman (Archbishop of Dubuque, IA) denounces Swing music as "a degenerated musical system... turned loose to gnaw away at the moral fiber of young people" and warns the music leads down a "primrose path to hell".

1940 - Benjamin O. Davis Sr. becomes the first Black General in the U.S.

1960 - First electronic wrist watch (Hamilton Electric 500) is put on sale.

1978 - Jamie Lee Curtis makes her film debut in the horror movie Halloween.

2001 - Microsoft releases Windows XP.

2018 - First work of art produced by artificial intelligence sells for $432,500 at auction.

2021 - Forbes dubs Elon Musk as the richest person ever.

@Kurtize Are people noticing them? I love sparkles!
@Sableness Oh YEAH!! We can pick our friends, but not family. Some are toxic!! In my family, there's only 1 I avoid at every cost, the rest I am okay with. On my mom's side, we have a huge family reunion every 2 years. I LOVE that thing!! About 30 to 50 will go for the week. But there is drama there also. I just avoid most of it. Most. LOL, I am glad you are close to your nephew and family. It'll be nice for you to have a gathering at your house. I have no doubt it'll be very good!!
@alphafitchick You are doing SO WELL!! At the end of the 56 days, will you give yourself some type of non food reward? Do you have another challenge in mind? What a fantastic goal!! Nicely done!
@Kurtize How's the weather shaping up for you? I NEED to take a picture of the tree in front of my place. We are in a severe drought, and our trees' leaves are sort of sad. This year they droop down. But the colors of rust and gold, which are not usual reds, oranges, bright yellow, and green, but still GORGEOUS!

More of a laid back day with an hour meeting today in person. That was nice. I saw people I hardly ever see, including a long time friend of over 40 years!! Such a gift.

Son1 and grandson stopped by on their way through town, so nice to get more time with them. of course they wanted pizza, glad I had one ready to go. Maybe next time i will be retired and ready to roll with them! ya that is a dream for sure! I made them take some pictures. We haven't in a long time. Too bad I can't save some hugs and pull out one when I need one. Wouldn't that be awesome. the way it looks son1 won't be traveling until April, maybe of all maybe's I could drive there in Febuary or fly down for a visit.

It is hard to ditch the stress, I think I have been conditioned to it for the last few years, I don't want to be in need of stress like that. I think it would be alright is the big decision of the day is whats for dinner instead of who needs what and what needs fixed next. New boss is trying to make serious changes , funny part is we tried some of this a few years ago and it didn't work but went back to the usual way of doing business. But ok whatever she wants, not my show and not my monkeys.. I know i'm most likely jaded to a certain degree but I have been doing this job for over 20 years and just quit trying to reinvent the wheel!

@alphafitchick - Hope MFP straightens up and acts right. I lost a whole catch up post on my team’s chat. I hit Post, and POOF, gone. Grrr

@walkingofit - lol, are your son and grandson related to my nephew and family? We’ve ordered pizza often enough when visiting that the youngest, about to turn eight, snuggles up and wants to know if we’re getting pizza. She has big blue eyes that really enhance her begging skills! “Not my show, not my monkeys” is a good reminder to let things roll off you when you need to. For many years, I was a paid singer in church choirs, and particularly with one choir director, I’d tell myself, “I’m not being paid to like this piece of music; I’m being paid to do it well.” Sometimes a piece would grow on me, sometimes not. “Amazing Grace” plus bagpipes never did float my boat. That was a Presbyterian church. In the Episcopal church, I loved doing the Great Litany and the Exultet, long unaccompanied chants. I enjoyed the challenge of making them expressive and interesting sung stories, not boring. I was the first woman to do them in two churches.

Must get going. My Sunday mornings now include picking up two people for Meeting: my wheelchair bound friend from her AL and a male friend on my way to help with her wheelchair.