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Just catching up on the posts. Love that so many people participate here. I have been busy with my dd wedding it's hard keeping up with all the posts. After Saturday maybe my life will have some sort of slow down. Still have trouble when I spend to much time alone so guess the busy days are good. Sorry I have not been able…

Hello ladies. Hot here in southeastern WI. Made yard work pretty unpleasant. Good thing though pool water is starting to get warm finally. Got my car washed though. Sweet tea is going to be my downfall today. Gets hot and that is all I want to drink. Love seeing the pics some of you have been posting. Always great to see…

Allison I worked with someone very similar. It can make the work day miserable sometimes. Hope the situation gets better. For those of you who don't like to drive in the city I totally understand. I refer to myself as directionally challenged. Thank god for the GPS on the phones these days. I would be lost 50% of the time…

Becca happy birthday. Hope you enjoy your day and take care of yourself. Anne from Wisconsin

Thank you everyone for all the support and kind words regarding my post. I truly appreciate it. Have went to two birthday parties in two days. Was pleasantly surprised at the good food options that were available. No cake for this girl. I can pass on the cake normally. If there were brownies I would have probably caved. So…

The Florida incident has had me very upset. My daughter happens to be gay and she tells me how many times people have been horrible to her and others she knows. Even her own father makes comments. She has had people physically attack her verbally abuse her. My daughter is not a small girl and puts many men to shame at the…

I live about 4 hours away from you. I live in Racine Wisconsin. Anne from Wisconsin

Good morning everyone. Been busy trying to catch up on all the posts. Becca so happy you checked in. Have been thinking about you and Dh. Miriam I know so many people who have a bad relationship with food. Some who don't eat enough (quilty of this myself during emotional stressful times) and those who eat to much during…

I currently live in southeaster Wisconsin but was originally from Burlington IA. Anne from Wisconsin

St Thomas have been there several times. Would move there if I could.

Mary great to see you back and in a good place physically. Always an inspiration. Welcome to all the new members. This is a great group of ladies. Pip thinking of buying a bike any recommendations. Budget wise max I can spend is $200. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Becca my thoughts have been with you and your DH…

Big storm came through a bit ago trees down all over including on a friend of mines house. Car got flipped over by the wind. No major damage at my house but was a little scary for a bit. Janetr love the picture you look great. Anne from Wisconsin

Planted flowers today hoping it would boost my mood. Turned out ok. Bought a tomato plant also growing it in a large container hope it turns out ok. I use to have a garden that I planted vegetables in but everyone said they would help but didn't so gave it up. When my ex husband and I were together it was managable but on…

Thanks Karen. The texts are mostly personal in nature. Pushing the negative thoughts out has proven very tough for me. I am actually going to see someone later in the week who deals with people who don't feel so great about themselves and maybe can help me control some of the anxiety I feel. It has gotten bad enough that…

In the same place you are. No real explanation no fights after 2.5 years. Just try and keep busy it helps. One of the reasons I now spend 6 days a week at the gym use to be only three days a week. Hang in there.

Friday is tough for me. Newly single trying to get use to being alone on the weekends again.

Emotionally and physically spent this past week. Made it to the gym a couple times which normally helps me both physically and mentally but this week was a bust on the emotional relieve area. Not sleeping well have not for awhile so I know that is part of my issue. Doctor gave me some meds for sleeping but they don't seem…

Went back to the gym today then lugged around 10 bags of sand for the pool setup. Gonna be sore tomorrow. But it felt great to do something again. Becca I can not imagine how bad the itching could be for your DH. Had an alergic reaction to meds once itched from the inside out. Swore my hair even itched. Lol. Hope the…

Summer colds are the pits. Went back to doc says I can go back to the gym though. Yay for me. My daughter informed me today she made the Deans list this past semester. Proud of her. High school she never really put the effort in but has turned that around that she is in college. I think taking a couple years off of school…

Thought my allergies were getting really bad but turns out I am sick. Still went and sat out in the sun for awhile and tried to enjoy the sunny warm day. Friends stopped by to check on me to make sure I was ok today. Brought me some food. Can't taste much but I ate it anyway. I love the pictures today. I have one that is…

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Pizza and mexican food.

Yard work done. Yay So I can have some fun and maybe relax a little this weekend. Suppose to possibly rain periodically this weekend. Going to a cook out tomorrow and the drag races sunday and Monday my friend owns a local bar and they are having a cookout so probably there on Monday. Just keeping busy so I stay in a good…

I hope everything turns out ok for Flo. As a person who has suffered from depression a pet can be so amazing. Unconditional love can be a great thing for a person who is suffering from depression. It can be the thing that makes your day worth it. Anne from Wisconsin

Only have a minute but wanted to tell those going through tough times my thoughts are with you. Hugs to all of you. Anne from Wisconsin

Becca you are in my thoughts. Virtual hugs heading your way. All the pictures are beautiful. Pip happy belated birthday. Have a good night ladies. Anne from Wisconsin

Kidney stones and having two chest tubes put in when my lung collapsed.

Made beer can chicken on the grill tonight. Have not made it since last summer. To hard during the winter it was good and healthy. Thanks to all who had flower suggestions for me. Will try and decide this weekend what to plant. Going to try and stay busy this weekend rain or shine. My ex husband abandoned me on memorial…

Been several days since I checked in. So much going on. Finally went to the doctor about my shoulder and I did not do any major damage but my muscle is so inflamed it is pressing on some nerves. No gym for at least two more weeks. Have been trying to stay busy but hard to find things that won't make the shoulder worse. The…

My shoulder is still sore but don't think I did any major damage. Have not went back to gym yet. Figured I needed to let whatever I did time to heal. Asprin and ice are really helping. Feel lazy though. Mightylolo great news on the swim. Has to feel wonderful. Sue in WA good luck with your table. I had luck finding a…