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Happy Friday all! I have the next several days off - a mini-vacation until Thursday. We’re staying here for this one: the baseball All Star Game is in DC this weekend and we were able to get tickets to that game and events on Sunday and Monday. So it will be a baseball weekend for DH and me. Dawn, congrats on your Scentsy…

What a day, Sara. ((Hugs)) to you. Tess

Hi all - gorgeous day here in DC: sunny and temps in the low 80s. Did a 2-hour hike through some nearby woods with DH. Good for the soul and waistline! Later in the day, went to a baseball game - we won, which hasn’t been happening much lately. Dawn, I laughed when I read your story! Good for your great-Aunt to put your…

In the office today with a few other hardy souls. Very quiet (and overcast) in DC after the celebrations of last night. It’s also still very humid so everything is moving slowly. We’re supposed to get some rain - and relief! - tomorrow with promises of a nice weekend. Waves to Sara and anyone else who is around. Lana, did…

Lana, you are human. Be kind to yourself. Forgive yourself. Thinking of you, Tess

It’s 93 degrees right now...and it’s 10:00 at night. I am grateful for air conditioning. G’night all, Tess

Waves, smiles and (if appropriate) hugs for all who are having a tough time right now. One day, one hour at a time. It will get better. Been there, am there more often than I’d like. With you, Tess In DC, where it’s hotter than “kitten” right now

Happy Friday all. Humidity has returned to DC. I’m trying to decide if I have a cold again or allergies. Either way, I’m stuffed up and, if I’m to be honest, a little cranky. Lana, please toss a C-boy over here, stat! Work is crazy but it’s over for the week so am determined not to think about it for 2 days! Waves, Tess

Dawn, you will get no judgment from me! From May-October, I am addicted to ice cream. Good for you for not eating the whole thing- NSV! Waves to all. Humidity is returning to DC today. Ugh. Cheers, Tess

Snowflake, that looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Headed to the gym now and my strength training session. This should help me sleep tonight! Waves to all, Tess

Happy Monday all! AOTD: Dedicated exercise every day, staying within my calorie count, no ice cream until the weekend. Waves to all, Tess

Waves to all and thanks for get well wishes. And to those who suggested I pass it on to someone else....hubby now has it so we’re both sick. :( On to a busy work week - good luck to everyone! Best, Tess

Izenzo, you’ve gotten some great suggestions. I also like a couple of cereals - Oat Meal Squares and Cheerios. But here’s my big advice: get snack-size plastic bags (smaller than sandwich bags) and separate whatever you bring into one-serving bags. That way, you won’t be tempted to eat the entire bag of pretzels or…

Dawn, I can empathize. At various points in my family history, something similar has happened and the recriminations lasted for decades. It serves no purpose and is only making the grieving process more intense for your Gma, your Mom and you. I’m so sorry. Kindly, Tess

Hanging at the library, then off to the grocery store. I have a work event tomorrow afternoon so it will be a short weekend. Never tried turnips, Sara. They have them at the CSA but haven’t had the courage to try them. Don’t they tend to be a bit bitter on their own? Whoever suggested I try roasting radishes - thank you!…

Hey Sara....VERY tired but happy this morning. Went to bed at 2:00, up at 6:30 to catch the bus. All worth it....

CAPITALS WIN!!! Serious celebrating in the Nation’s Capital....#ALLCAPS

[/quote] My husband says Caps in 5, he has been saying that since before the series started LOL [/quote] Snowflake, from your husband’s mouth to the hockey god’s ear! Say “thanks” for me. :) Tess

Sara, the Caps have to win one more game to win the Stanley Cup - and they have three games left in the series to do it. Next game is Thursday in Vegas. It’s a must-win for Vegas so it will be a tough game. Caps have never won a Cup - have never been this close. DC is red with Caps fever! Bufger, very inspiring! I’m…

CAPS WIN! One more game.... (Thank you for indulging me....)

AOTD: back to working with the trainer for the next 11 weeks, after taking the past month off (from the trainer - still attempted to strength training at least once/week). Am starting g to get bored with my usual exercise routines so looking to shake things up a bit. Stanley Cup playoff game #4 tonight. Go Caps! Cheers,…

Lana, have a great time on the cruise! Don’t wear those C-boys on the ship too much! Hope it gives you the peace you need. Tess

Update - this week’s CSA selections: blueberries, rhibarb, yellow beans, baby lettuce, beets and radishes. It’s still early in the season and the selection gets better each week. Maybe I’ll get brave enough to try turnips sometime.... Tess

Rain, rain, rain. Hopefully this will be the last day for awhile. At least the temps have cooled. YES! Caps win last night and much rejoicing in the streets of DC. We’re up 2 games to 1 in the best-of-7 series. Thanks for the support, Sara, Lana and others. We can use all the support we can get. Dawn, that’s cool about the…

Greetings from still rainy DC, where we are in the midst of Stanley Cup Fever....Thanks, Saltine, for the support! (And your walking/exercise routine is amazing!) I’ve missed so much since last checking in. Sara, good for you for the test and glad my advice was helpful. Like you, I’m on the 5-year plan. All is well so far.…

Good morning all! For those headed back to the office after a long weekend, good luck with re-entry. I was going to moan about today’s weather in DC (no sun, rain in forecast AGAIN) but read the posts from Sara and Eryn first. Yikes! Our temps and humidity are not that bad today. Focusing on getting to the gym, keeping…

Welcome to Twiley, Izenzo, Kyu, Eryn and any other new person I’ve missed! I’m Tess and I live just outside of DC. Also known as the Humidity Capital. While I’ve lived here for many years, I grew up in Upstate NY, where it actually gets cooler after it rains, so I am not a fan of DC summers! Still trying to figure out why…

Hi all - hope there’s a bit of sunshine (actual or metaphorical) where you are. Sara, this particular CSA allows us to choose our own fruits and veggies, within guidelines. All of the others in our area don’t give you that choice (take what they give you in the box). I’m excited! Waves to all from work, Tess

Welcome to Twiley, Eryn and NotAsThick! You are in good company here - quite a supportive community. Hello friends - been feeling rather “kitten” myself. I’ll blame the horrible rainy weather in the nation’s capital. We had a lovely warm, sunny day today but rain is so back tomorrow. I fear I am starting to mildew.... Can…

NSV: just logged my 500th consecutive day of logging into MFP. Woo HOO! I think I deserve an extra massage from the C-boys for that one.... Happy Monday, all! Tess