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I've been on a journey, which I'm not sure I've shared here. A year or more ago, I stopped eating chicken and beef. Just fish, eggs, and dairy. In that time, I had some chicken once and a couple bites of beef and realized I don't really like it. Then a couple months ago, I realized that I really wasn't enjoying fish…

That was mean of your daughter, Allie. I'm sorry. As others have said, you need to protect yourself physically and emotionally. Heading to the gardens today! Flea Vancouver Island BC, temporarily

View from our VRBO. Rain has put a damper on our plans, but neither of us is disappointed to just sit inside and relax. Hubby got timbits this morning, so he is happy! If the rain lets up a bit, I'm going to take a walk down to the marina. Flea Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, BC

Tracey — Those pages are just lovely! Nice job. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Good point, Allie. I think since these are urns and not bodies, it's a different thing. But their presence would definitely need to be disclosed, and they might have to be moved. Different states have different rules about. Some don't allow the burial of urns on private property, just scattered. But California must allow…

Happy birthday, Kim! You are a beautiful gift to the world. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Oh my goodness, Ginny. Where you have moved sounds wonderful! I hope you enjoy it. Rebecca — thinking about you. I take my heavy medicine for three weeks and then have to take a week off for my body to recover. (This is the standard of care, it's not just me.) It's not the same drug nor for the same thing, but I hear you,…

Lanette, we got a little rain last night here in the valley. I was so thankful. It must not have been much because I didn't hear it, but everything is wet. I love the "dry season." I really do, but yesterday I told hubby that I was missing the rain and looking forward to its return. Hubby job update: still working and…

Re: PT For general exercise, I think book or online instructions are great. But when you have an issue, rehabilitation from surgery or an injury, I think PTs are warranted. I've gone just twice. The first time with a running hip injury that ended up as bursitis. The PT was fantastic. Did some TENS kind of procedure and…

Happy August! Thank you, Barbie for keeping us going. Ginny — I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty, made especially difficult during this time of great transitions. Take care. Pip — Your new pup looks great and seems to be falling into the family routine! Good for you! Welcome to the newbies! Love the grandkid pics.…

I'm proud of my lunch salad today. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Why are you getting Sean's clothes? Did something happen? (I know he got hit while on his bike, but I thought he was mostly fine.) Barbie — Good for you for going to the BBQ and having a hot dog. It sounds like fun. I hope everyone's evening is going well. Much love to all. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Michele, I second everything Carol said and couldn't have said it better. They are adults and can feed themselves. My prison students, for those who asked or are wondering. We use a cohort model, 25 students a year, and they move through the program together, taking 3 or 4 classes a semester, and 1 or 2 in the summer. It…

All who commented about hubby. Thank you! He has taught community college and would love to again. Our local college has a position he would be perfect for, but they need someone bilingual in Spanish. No hard feelings, we both get it, but it was a little frustrating. I told him he should apply anyway, just in case. But…

Thank you for sharing the bit about juncos, Carol. That was so sweet of you. Our cat, happily, was able to go outside early this evening. The juncos have relaxed. Two weeks ago, I was sure one of them, the cat or the birds, would get hurt. The birds were being reckless in their aggressive behavior towards the cat. All is…

Sorry for the ghost post, I tried to link something and that failed, and then the edit didn't work . . Machka, look up 996 work schedule. Look especially for the Wired article. That will explain the culture my husband has been working in and why I want him out. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Rosemarie-- I'm so sorry about your husband. I knew he was gone, but I didn't know the story. This is my underlying fear. I want him to take care of himself and enjoy life. He doesn't think that's possible, but I think it's worth a try. Thanks you all for hearing my rant and understanding. I think we lost a baby junco this…

The problem is he doesn't like it anymore. He doesn't like working. In his industry, there is no cutting back. He has suggested it in the last couple places he's been, and they won't do it. The understanding is that you work 50-60 hours a week, minimum, all times of the day/night and weekends. He is trying not to do that,…

Good morning. I had a long post regarding the saving money discussion, and it went "poof," as some of you have described. Hasn't happened to me before, but my browser crashed. I'm not going to retype it, because I decided that there really wasn't much useful there that hasn't already been said. TLDR (because it vanished):…

Oh, Lisa. Check out this bit that was on Seth Meyer's show last night. It was hysterical. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

That building is very Poirot-esque. Yes, I am currently watching the series with Suchet. The earlier episodes seemed more light-hearted and quirky. They are quite dark where I am now in the series, and the episodes are longer, as you mentioned. I just love John and Max's relationship. So beautiful and good for both of…

Exactly, Barbara. My mommy friend group told each other whenever anyone was stressing about potty training. They will not go to kindergarten in diapers, so relax, and let it happen on the child's own schedule. It's not a moral issue for either the child or the parent; neither are "bad" because a child isn't potty trained…

Beth. The cupcakes sound delicious. I had to laugh at the 50 cents comment. I just happened to buy four gf cupcakes, four gluten cupcakes, and two cannolis yesterday from a gourmet bakery in town "featured on HGTV" according to their door, and I hope you are all sitting down, $44. I'd purchased there before and was…

It was in Washington State at one of the head shops. I actually bought it for my mom's joint pain. It worked better than other things. (She refused opioids.) We've all used it at one time or another. I'm a believer. I like that it's a roll on stick. I don't have to get it on my hands. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Not illegal here! Totally legal. Flea Willamette Valley OR

It's a cannabis thing. Really works. Smells a little funky. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Beth. I don't make my own crust, but I have found it premade in the freezer section. Some pizzerias have gf crust, and it is often cauliflower based. Sorry I'm not much help. But it is delicious and worth trying. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Harley keeping an eye on traffic, foot, bikes, and motor vehicle. Nothing gets by her!

I wonder if he does that to keep from thinking. My brain runs wild, especially at night, so I've started listening to Nick Martin on YouTube read PG Woodhouse stories. I sometimes don't even make it 10 minutes and I'm out. No ads to awaken me, and it's not on auto play, so it just stops when it's over. I use a headphone in…