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THE CYCLISTS' PRAYER By Fr. Picx the Cycling Priest As we bike through the city streets, the highways and mountain trails Protect us Lord from -- spills and crashes -- trucks and cars whose drivers do not recognize our right to use the roads -- dogs who like to bite our shapely legs -- potholes, cracks and sharp objects that flatten our tires -- thieves and bikenappers who lust after our bikes -- the rains and thunders -- and all kind of nasty accidents. Give us the energy and strength -- to wake up in the morning and go for a bike ride -- to keep us from bonking -- to ride up the hills and mountains -- to reach our destination. Grant us the courage -- to descend rapidly down the hills -- to ride through the rain -- to join and finish races even if we know we will never win. Continued below ...

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    in How About We Don't Delete Newsfeeds Comment by Machka9 June 20
  • Back in December, my first test was negative but I tried again the next day and it was positive. Apparently it can take a day or two to register.
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 19
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    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 19
  • What happened at the ER? Was it just an observation situation?
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 19
  • It amazes me that you like mushrooms, but don't like vegetables because, I think you've said, that they taste like dirt? Mushrooms taste like musty, muddy, slimy rubber to me. But then, I am not at all keen on the umami flavours ... I skip or skim over several of the meal descriptions here. :open_mouth: :tongue:…
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  • Vesuvius Theodora Nutsman Almonda (minus the peppers) Nadine (with lots of goats cheese) But with the ingredients listed, I'd ask if I could create my own. M in Oz
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 19
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  • You never know where training like that will lead. I got my B-Ed, and did a mentorship program, and volunteered in schools, but I have never held a position as a teacher. However, I don't regret getting that degree ... I think it has helped me in many ways in the career path I've ended up on. One of the things it helped me…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
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  • I hope they'll be all right! And your friends too, Kim.
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
  • We don't have a specific date. It'll happen over the next couple months. M in Oz
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
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    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
  • So sorry for your granddaughter!
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
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    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
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    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
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    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
  • I don't know how you have the energy!
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
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    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 18
  • We set off insect bombs in the house about once a year when we're going away for a weekend. Load the car with everything including Rhody. Lay out newspaper in 3 room. Pull the tab on bomb 1 and set on newspaper, quickly repeat with the others ... and dash out of the house. Come home to dead insects and arachnids all over…
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    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 17
  • Happy Birthday!
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 17
  • https://www.thekitchn.com/a-visual-guide-to-100-calories-of-nuts-snack-tips-from-the-kitchn-201778 https://imgur.com/a/100-calories-OrMaG And a lot more under both links. Machka in Oz
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  • You can journal to your heart's content on the activity feed.
    in How About We Don't Delete Newsfeeds Comment by Machka9 June 17
  • Now you can use your activity feed for that! 😀
    in How About We Don't Delete Newsfeeds Comment by Machka9 June 17
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  • Flooring and painting done!! Machka in Oz
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 16
  • In addition to painting on weekends, I've also been more active in the evenings after work, and even after painting because I'm doing a bit of packing or getting things ready to pack. So I'm hopping up when the commercials come on and doing this or that. It is all good for me, I'm sure. I should have been doing more of it…
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  • Thanks! Big ... and surprisingly painful. I'm so stiff and sore!! My upper body is not happy with me. But it counts as exercise!
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024 Comment by Machka9 June 15
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