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I see sunset through my window this evening, lovely orange near the ground & higher light blue sky. I tucked DH in bed a few minutes ago & I’m ready to open my library book to my current page. Katla

It is early afternoon here in Illinois. I was very pleased that dh had an excellent physical therapy session. Today I it looks like his health is improving. Keeping my fingers crossed that he will continue to improve his ability to walk and exercise. 🤞🏻 Katla in Illinois

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(((Kim))) — Does the State of California have support help for people who are caring for a difficult elderly family member? Do they provide assistance? Is elder daycare available? Katla

I’ve been helping a friend undecorating an artificial Christmas Tree. Basket ball colored balls are being put away now. I wonder if the tree will become a golf ball tree. I’ll be happy to help. I will suggest the idea of using pingpong balls as artificial golf balls.🌹 Katla in Illinois

I stayed up way too late watching TV with DH last night and had a nap after breakfast this morning. I have books to read from my trip to the library yesterday & I look forward to opening the first book. 💖 Katla in Illinois

Yesterday was a very, very nice day. I stayed up way too late with DH watching old Westerns. This morning brought rain, and I’m short on rest. I’m debating between reading a library book that I checked out yesterday or taking a nap— 😴 Katla in Illinois

Allie—I love the glasses! Good news for Carmine! It takes courage for a first date. I hope it is/was fun. ⭐️ Rebecca—I love the photo. Is that your granddaughter? She is charming & has a great smile. 😊. It looks to me like she takes after her grandma. 😉 I had a lovely time with a group of friends today. We went to the…

As of today I have a library card and have checked out two books by a favorite author, Robyn Carr. Both books are set in a fictional place called Virgin River, in California. I’ve read them before & anticipate enjoying them again. I likely have boxes of favorite books that are currently at our daughter’s home. I don’t have…

Today has been wonderful. I went to the library with friends & I have a new library card and two books by Robyn Carr. Both are set in a fictional place called Virgin River. I’ve read many of her books and I always enjoy them. Katla in Illinois

I am looking forward to getting a library card today. ❤️ Katla in Illinois

Terri—Your painting is is lovely, and looks like the Santiam River in Oregon. My dad liked to fish there when I was growing up. ❤️ Katla, happily reminded of good times in my home state—

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I’ve been having fun rearranging my place. I have one more item to get and then I’ll be able get the hummingbird feeder ready to go. 😊 I hope it will work, and the birds will find the feeder. Katla in Illinois

Barbara— Bird feeders are purchased, but one item is necessary. I need to buy a 2 cup pyrex measuring cup so I can dissolve the sugar in hot water. Then I can start inviting hummingbirds to my windows. 🤞🏻. 💖 Beth— I am feeling better about the move from Oregon, and you’re right about the value of having favorite things. In…

Yesterday our daughter brought me the desk that belonged to my grandfather, then to my mother, and now it is back with me. It has been in my possession since mom passed away many years ago. Last night I spent a long time putting things in their places. There are still things that need to be put away, & I’ll work putting…

I went shopping with my daughter and grandson today. I purchased two hummingbird feeders. They are quite different from those I’ve used before and I will see how they do. I also bought sugar. Next step is to dissolve sugar in water and fill the feeders. I hope the birds will find my feeders and I will be able to watch them…

I had a delicious breakfast but it was way to rich for my digestive system. 😳 I visited DH for a bit & am back in my place. The sun is shining & that lifts my spirits. ☀️ Katla

I’m waking up to a sunny morning and looking forward to my first cup of coffee of the day. It looks like a sunny Sunday. 🌞 Katla in Illinois

Michele—I took yoga classes for several years and enjoyed them immensely. Our leader was excellent and I learned a great deal. DH has had difficult health challenges and our adult kids wanted us to be near them so we have moved to Illinois. I miss my yoga class in Oregon. I learned a great deal in that class & I am able to…

DH is tucked in bed for the night, at 7pm. We usually watch old western shows on TV, but he needed to sleep early tonight. I am getting ready to watch TV. I’m looking forward to getting a library card here in Illinois. I love to read. Katla

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Machka— When I set off to college I didn’t know what I wanted as a career. I graduated and went looking for work. I went to the unemployment office for advice & they hired me. I started as a claims taker & moved up. I eventually became an adjuster. We moved to a new town near Portland, OR and I volunteered at the…

(((Kim))) — At sixty four, it seems like your mom is having a hard time accepting change. She is so lucky to have your support, but she doesn’t seem to realize how lucky she is. Is there a senior center where she could make a few friends during your workday? Katla

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I have been looking forward to April. I plan to start the month by getting a library card in Gilman, IL. I love to read. ❤️ Thank you Barbie, for the new thread. ⭐️ Katla in Illinois

I’m looking forward to April. I hope for family time, and going to the local library. I plan to get a library card & have always loved books. I always had a library card at home in Oregon and I plan to go to the local library soon, and get a new library card. 😊 Katla in Illinois

I am sitting in my chair and looking out my windows. It’s windy outside & I’m happy to be inside. In the distance I see trucks & cars on the highway. There are more freight trucks than cars this morning. Trees nearby are blowing in the wind. I did my yoga exercises before breakfast. I hope this becomes a good day. Katla in…

I am looking forward to a good day and a fresh cup of coffee. Breakfast with friends is always nice. I plan to spend time practicing yoga this morning in my room. I have my yoga mat ready to go and I look forward to stretching exercises. After that, I’ll see what comes next. Katla in Illinois

I took a yoga class 3 days a week for several years and it was wonderful. I learned so much. I loved the class members & teacher. I miss them. We moved to Illinois to be near our daughter and grandchildren. It is a good to be near our family. Now I don’t have a yoga class any more but I practice the yoga positions and…