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Add me to the list of people on a news fast. I still overhear a little, and I just have to shake my head. We are officially living in crazy town. I'm focusing on cooking, my family, and my health. Nothing I can do about the world. So I'll just tend to my little bit. "Cultivate my garden," as Candide says. Flea Willamette…

Oh Lisa! Like fingernails on a chalkboard. Your stuff is beautiful. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Hi, Lanette. I use a chromebook at work to teach class. I think it works great. It's not the same as an actual computer, but for the functions you are talking about, I think it should be fine. Because I use it for class, I primarily use it to project my slides (Art History!) and access my campus email and learning…

Be cautious, Allie. If he doesn't have a feasible means of getting his own place, he won't. I would only take him in if you are willing to make it permanent. Which might be a nice thing, anyway, but be prepared. Sorry about the rise in HOA fees. That's quite a bit of money. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Thanks for the update about Jake. Thinking of you today Tracey. I imagine that it is a very emotional day. Take care everyone. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Oh Barbie. I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and Jake. Flea Willamette Valley OR

You can do it Annie. I did it a few months ago. It's not fun, but the pain isn't fun either, so it will be worth it. Hang in there! Flea Willamette Valley OR

LOL Lisa. I just had to comment that I am comforted that we have similar tastes in Youtube videos! And of course, Egg is too cute for words. Much love to everyone. I am feeling a little off this morning, so taking the morning off from teaching, but will go into the prison at noon for my afternoon class. I should be fine by…

I'm sorry, Barbie. This must be so upsetting to both of you. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Carol I hear you! Somewhat political. Much love. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Mo. I have a hybrid. I love it. In the US, a hybrid bike has tires between racing and mountain bike tires, so beefier than a regular 10 speed but not as hefty as mountain bike. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Hi, Carol. I thought they were everywhere. We get two -- one from our county with information about county and local races, and one from the state, which covers state and federal races. They are super helpful, and we all read them carefully. I was annoyed because my youngest is voting for the first time, and I wanted him…

Good morning. I have a question for those of you in the US which I'll put in the spoiler, just in case it is considered political. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I would be surprised if she gets anything more than two weeks' pay, and I'm not sure they have to do that. It's immoral. Vicki, I'm so very sorry that this is happening to you. It's just horrible. Much love to you. Be gentle with yourself. This is a huge shock. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

So beautiful, Allie. And I'm also sorry for your loss. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Rita -- is that bacon wrapped jalapeno? Debbie -- do your neighbors complain about the number of cats you have? I assume the outdoor cats end up hanging around in their yards as well as yours? Long work day today, then going out for dinner tonight with my daughter, her partner, and her partner's parents. Much love. Flea…

My puppy is a miniature Australian Shepherd. She weighs about 20 pounds. But her markings are very much like the Burmese Mountain Dog. I think of that every time Rebecca share's a picture of her sister's dog. They really do look very similar, just my pup is teeny tiny, in comparison. We have a very small yard, so we didn't…

Enjoying a beautiful Sunday morning in our back yard with our puppy. She longs to go into the forbidden yard. We keep her out of it to preserve the lawn and veggies and to keep her farther from the sidewalk. My fingers hit too fast, I guess. Pictures in the next post. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Found a picture of me from 1982, in my mom's wedding dress. With my dad. Flea Willamette Valley OR

So pretty! The colors for my first wedding were the same shades of blue and purple. I still love those colors together. Flea Willamette Valley OR

My wedding dresses. I don't have a picture of me wearing my mom's dress for my first wedding. But there's a picture of her wearing it and then pictures of it. It's in my closet. And it is "tea length." Then one of my second with hubby, but not full length. Not sure why it's sideways. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Oh Michelle. Don't throw out your husband's family pictures. Mt heart sank when I read that. Got jabbed this evening. Resting now, but I am going to take pictures of my wedding dresses later. So sad about the shooting. I am thankful they charged the father. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I still have the dress from my first wedding because it was also my mother's dress. I do not have the dress from my second wedding. I wouldn't have worn it again, even though it was pretty (a light green), but it was fairly formal so not a lot of call for it. My mother's dress has a lot of sentimental value. Flea…

My husband has it, and he has his groceries delivered each week. He has special brands and varieties of things that I can't get at our local grocery. The nearest Walmart is almost 30 minutes, so delivery has been a time saver.so I would say it works for him. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Oh Kim. It is all so nightmarish. I'm so sorry you are going through all of this, especially after being so hopeful for qualifying for Medicare and how it could change your medical care. It is heartbreaking. Do you have a political representative that could help advocate for you? Flea Willamette Valley OR

Heather -- As Kylia said, unfortunately public transportation sucks here in the US unless you live in Chicago or New York. (Maybe Atlanta?) We live in the second largest metropolitan area in the state of Oregon, and while there is a bus, that is it, and I don't think it's very safe or convenient. You might be able to…

Tracey -- 18 students graduated. They have a BS in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in psychology, social service, and leadership. They are already doing amazing work within the prison system, hoping to change culture. We have 55 guys still in the program. It is the thing I've done that I am most proud of. Working with…

Ha! According to the calculator, 96. I guess that's all other things being equal. Flea Willamette Valley OR

RE: Shock of seeing your mother in your reflection. This first happened to me a couple weeks ago. We had a picture of the prison graduating class taken, and a professor, our donor partner, and I were in the picture with the guys. One of them texted the picture to me a few days afterwards, and I did a double take. I looked…