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Fantasy Land by Kurt Anderson A very different interpretation of American exceptionalism!! Good insights to our current political debacle.

Next to Larry McMurtry, Cormac McCarthy is the best American writer of their generation, IMO. Amazing what those Irish genes can spout in words, neh?

Super Bowl was wet, but maybe drinking helped to defeat the Patriots??LOL Anyway it was great they lost, and I did not have a hangover even after 3 brandys when the wine was gone. Back to work today, extra exercise to burn the empty calories and get back to a healthy deficit. Onward as nd downward.

Yep, quite a few of us. I am 76, a and working hard to lose 50 lbs while maintaining muscle and strength. Down 31.6 lbs so far on MFP but lost 8 lbs before finding this fine community. Lifestyle change is thee key, combined with a sensible calorie deficit. Join in for the long run!

Just finished The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S Grant. Well started on The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt I was pretty much unaware of this great scientist and naturalist from the early 19th century, even though I was aware of the Humboldt Current and the Humboldt River. He was a major mentor for Darwin.

Great book, lots of human insights, both positive and negative.

Wedgie burger with cottage cheese. Or with side salad dressed with oil and vinegar. Only go there because grand daughter loves it after swim meet. Otherwise just do burgers at home, no buns and much better flavors. If only the Wisconsin winter would end!

I have not been posting of late, but doing well at consciously limiting my wine and whiskey intake. Have had wine on only three occasions since New Years day, and only once was over consumption with poor control. I actually had a nice lunch with friends and had only one 5 ounce Merlot! Probably for the first time in my…

As Lawerence of Arabia said about surviving in the desert, "Nothing is written." It is up to each individual to change her/his lifestyle, one day at a time.

Sardines, tuna, most any kind of raw, unsalted nuts, that you like.

Australian Open tennis match. Two weeks of enjoyment!!

So, grape juice or vinegar? LOL Not freeze dried, I hope?

"The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S Grant" Best book written by an American President

Freud would have loved that one. LOL

Losing weight is just like gaining weight, one calorie at a time. Just shifting to fewer rather than more, and working to build fitness while shrinking. Think back over how long it took to become overweight. It will probably take about the same, or a little longer to reach healthy weight, if you steadily eat at a calorie…

Dang, Freud was born 150 years too early. Just think of the psych theorys he could have drawn from this group and our fascination with poop and pooping!! LOL

Well these weekdays have been perfect, and easy. Tomorrow is Friday, then we shall see. Family friend died yesterday, not planning on a dry wake, but thoughtful control would be a huge step forward. Encouragement from this group i s a real plus! Thank you so much.

IMHO, your humble opinion is ignorant, arrogant and thoughtless. My wife has dementia and constant nerve pain, which leads to depression and loss of interest in any physical activity, which then deepens the depression and enervation. She went from having an exceptional memory, teaching history and psychology for 50 years…

We are all heading to death, the only questions are when, where and how good the journey has been on the way. Nobody is getting out alive. Try to have the best time your circumstances allow while on the journey, and for me that definitely includes some great red wine, just not so much as I have been drinking the last 2 or…

Unforgiven and/or African Queen Out of Africa, nearly as good!

Madison, Wisconsin

In my old age I have devolved almost entirely to non fiction. Always loved history and now have time t o explore science and space. One of the great advantages of old age, neh?

Try RBG WORKOUT. 82 year old Supreme Court justiice. Been trying, can't complete it -- yet!

Instant Jack Daniels is more my speed.

Good day, with good food. Only 9914 steps, but active for an hour and a half. Well under on calories, burning fat. Everything logged.

Angel Eyes knows!

27,077 days old, today! One day at time, looking forward 36,500 days old, to see if the universe shifts then.

Check out the RBG Workout book, and or the Canadian Air Force fitness program for women. Both are self directed and can take you as far as you choose to go.

12767 steps today. That's more like it! Food was great too, excellent nutrition and well under on calories. Planned to aim at 1700 calories today, but that Chipotle pilaf was irresistible and bumped me up to 1900. Still good. Everything logged.

Yesterday was a close call! Barely got over 30 minutes exercise, then had to use even those few calories to stay under the budget, but did get everything logged. Even the brandy and the cheesecake! Did much better today, over 1 hour active, well under on calories with lots of protein and easy to log. Still need more weight…