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Love you, Barbie. This is such a rough time. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

I paid 8.59 for two dozen free range eggs today. Felt pretty good about that since a dozen regular eggs was 5.39. I didn't complain because every time I do, my husband says, "it's still the cheapest protein." That is still true, but I'm not sure for how long. Here was my dinner last night. Yummy. Black cod, shrimp,…

Kylia, we have noticed the same thing about bread over the past few months. But with plenty of time on the sell by/use by date, then goes bad in days. Sometimes, with the gluten free bread I buy, it is molded throughout with a month to go on the sell by/ use by date. We inspect the bread carefully now, but you can't see…

The view from my front porch this morning. 🥶 Flea Willamette Valley OR

Unfortunately, he didn't listen to me, and drove home. I was quite upset about it when he called me and said I5 was blocked and he needed help navigating. After multiple unsuccessful attempts at my trying to interpret the traffic reports, I put my youngest on the phone with him, and together, they figured out a route home.…

Snow day today! Hooray. At first my office wasn't closing. Which was ridiculous. The message from the national weather service was "Stay at home or risk your life." I had decided I was not going in and begged out of the 9:00 a.m. meeting I was scheduled for, and about an hour later, they closed. Then told people not to…

"Watching" Katla go through that was one of the more difficult things I've experienced online. I have been lucky not to experience any dementia in my family, so watching it slowly unfold made me feel helpless and incredibly sad. Katla is an Oregon girl, from where I live now and so incredibly kind. I felt close to her…

Sorry about that, everyone. Kim is right. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Regarding X We have snow in the forecast for tonight. Here's hoping. We lost power unexpectedly this morning at 5:00 a.m. for about four hours. It got really cold! Take care everyone. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

I certainly did misunderstand, Michelle. Sorry about that. When you said you were wondering about this "guy," I took it to be an actual person, not an actor. Granted, I'm overly sensitive about these things right now. In general, I just wish people would let other people live their lives without obsessing (as so many seem…

Does it matter? Not something you really need to try to figure out, in my opinion. It doesn't hurt you one way or the other. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Yes, to Reynaud's. It is shocking. I wear gloves a lot, use my heated steering wheel, and try to handle frozen foods sparingly. Sometimes I'm fine. Cold definitely can trigger it, but it doesn't always. Once it starts, it seems to happen a lot. Flea

Speaking as an Oregon girl, this is not ridiculous. I have a plug-in hybrid, which I rarely fill with gas. And when I have, it is pumped for me. I went to the station earlier this week to have them fill it, and it was "Self-Serve Only." I panicked, just a little. I had to take a deep breath and tell myself I can do this. I…

Hello all. Hugs, Carol. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. You have a lot going on. Thinking about you a lot, Barbie. I find myself thinking a lot of you, Kim, as well. I've been reading, but not keeping everything straight, to be honest. We've got a lot going on. Not as horrible as some that you all are dealing with.…

Rebecca. I agree about Tillamook products. The best. My mom used to bring me bricks of cheese when I didn't live in Oregon. TSA told her it happens a lot! Good visit with new oncologist today. She said I was going to be her easiest patient of the day. I told her that I've also been called boring. She laughed and said…

Ah, Heather! Catan! Our family plays that game quite a bit, too. It is a little complicated. Your family looks so happy. I love how much time you are able to spend with the grands. Thinking of you, Lanette. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and memories of Jake. I have admired your relationship since I've "known" you.…

My mil had thousands of dollars stashed around her house. We had to go through everything, literally. It's sad that it has to come to that, but it is what it is. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I think he is correct, Debbie. My mother-in-law got Medicaid help with her long-term care, but she was not allowed to have more than $2000 in savings. They didn't count her house. Then when she died, they "billed" the estate for what they had spent in her care, to the tune of $130,000. We sold her house to one of my…

Florida pictures Flea Willamette Valley OR

We had a lovely time in Florida. Not a place I ever expected to visit, for all kinds of reasons, but the Everglades and the Keys were on my bucket list, so I relented. I loved it so much. It was not as I expected it to be. I thought I would experience a huge culture shock from Oregon to Florida (one of the most liberal to…

Who said money doesn't grow on trees? Manatees and dolphins today, and of course, more gators. And the birds! I have so much enjoyed watching the waterbirds. We saw a young pelican today, and he was adorable. Still had down on his head. Flea Currently Florida Gulf Coast

That is very scary, Carol. I will be praying for a full recovery and praising that he was in the hospital. Take care. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Today's adventure. Gators, gators, and more gators. The airboat ride was incredible. It's 82 here! Flea Willamette Valley OR, usually

Yes, Kim! Very good!

Anyone know where we are? Flea ???

I'm curious. Did he work after navy retirement for double income? I've always wondered how it works. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I'm sorry, Barbie! Take care. Flea Willamette Valley OR

My "kiddos." Three mine. The one on the left is engaged to mine second from the right. If you can follow that. My youngest refuses to smile for pictures. Too cool, I guess. We had a nice day today. Flea Willamette Valley OR

For those looking for something to do tonight or tomorrow, I found this recording of Duke University's performance of Handel's Messiah 2024. It is amazing. I have been enjoying it this afternoon. https://youtu.be/PFT-m6n_bU8?si=n_mt8Qyo8KQCaYsC Thinking of those of you feeling lonely this holiday. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Debbie, It could take him a long time to wind down. He's been wound up for a very long time. Especially if she could still go back home after rehab, he may feel like he can't let his guard down too much. Take care of yourself. This is could be a rough Christmas. Flea Willamette Valley OR