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Anoter gratitude today: oatmeal ;) and TUMS Sue I never knew tears released cortisol. That explains a lot. Thanks and ((hugs)) What brand is your dryer? Pip still think you burned more calories with Chispa in the sling… ;} Vicki hope all are safe at yours. Welcome @Jennifer6695 ! Lisa thankful for safe landings ((hugs)).…

Today’s gratitude: 1/8 the puppy tummy time alarm clock team ;) Not such a good start. Steps and vitamins down, Sugar, sodium, weight up. PT nonexistent. BUT, when I mistyped wt as “142.3"was grateful not to be there any more. ;} Lanette you are so brave to update to Win 11 by yourself! I’ll have to be dragged kicking,…

Today’s gratitude: no power outage or storm damage. Wishing the same for all in the path of this next one, looks to be a doozy. Rosemarie the only thing more cheerful than “a picture of a Golden Retriever” is a real live one [wink, wink] Welcome @nitaoriol Ga girl, @hmjack1561 Hope and @luannegalizio Luanne! This is the…

Gratitudes: 01/06- Joe volunteering to start the wood fire without me even asking. 01/05- ginger ale. :sick: 01/04- that the tubular incandescent bulbs are still available for my desk lamp. Up to 132.7 this morning, could be the sugar in the ginger ale, the sodium in the consommé, the peanut brittle and two pieces of See’s…

Today’s gratitude: 1/3 gutter cleaner showed up and did the work! DDS seated crown. 1/2 gutter cleaner’s reasonable estimate, will do work tomorrow. Lisa interesting article, protein/fats/fiber before carbs, sounds right. Hilarious service hours ;) Insightful of Corey and good on you for not bucking his suggestion. Great…

Today’s gratitude: 1/1 Barbie thank you for faithfully starting us fresh! You’re my gratitude for today. ;) Welcome @NCGatorJen Jen in VA! I found “Atomic Habits” helpful, might be time for a re-read… ;) Kylia “…I like most of my customers…” LOL! Welcome @AnnetteGH4L ! Lots of information, wisdom, compassion and support…

December summary: Lots of room for improvement. December average weight 131.5, 0.2 lbs more than November but 5.8 lbs less than Jan 1 2024 @ 137.3. Average steps 5988, dog walks, PT way down from November, meditation never even started. Dedicated time with Joe, readings, BP, consistent line dance class, dog group, ok.…

Barbie thank you for faithfully starting us fresh! You’re my gratitude for today. ;) Yesterday’s gratitude: 12/31 Joe came to me and said “You’re in the newspaper!” local newspaper documents the commissioners’ meetings and quoted all who spoke, including me. I asked him what he thought and he shook his head. “I don’t do…

5 exercise snacks Just read this article about 5 one minute moves to make daily. Maybe if I link with things I do every day, like this? Sit to Stand 1 minute when getting up from TV to p Counter Plank before doing dishes Heel Toe lifts when returning to TV after p (if shin tolerates) Seated running marches before getting…

Gratitudes: 12/30 views, green hills east of Azalea park, the sea matte grey under clouds then sparkling silver under where they parted to reveal sunwashed blue sky. Pay attention, Barbara! If three of the bags of organic mandarins at Freddie’s are moldy, even though you find a bag with no obvious mold, take a pass. Got…

Today’s gratitude: 12/29 for the internet and the ability to research medical practitioners it gives. ;} Still searching for a word for 2024, maybe “Strengthen”? My body, heart, mind and spirit? Lutheran Ladies’ grief casserole successful. Many complements and went back for seconds. Grieving family took leftovers. TB…

Today’s gratitude: 12/28 woke up, legs and upper back felt great, thanks to yesterday’s massage. T asked for my take on recent county commissioners/animal rescue building issue, and listened with apparent interest as I gave her the entire Funk & Wagnall’s. Joe, like Heather and Kylia, has been sorting with an eye to…

Gratitudes: Wednesday 12/27 blue sky breaks in the pineapple express. Really good massage. Tuesday 12/26 Joe invited me to watch “ETs among us II” and even chatted with me about it. Interested in your opinions: Oral surgeon has taken me off Alendronate/Fosamax as it could interfere with jawbone healing from extraction in…

Gratitudes: Monday 12/25: the once a year flavor of oven roasted prime rib with baked russet potato. Heather what is a lying down duck? :Love: the pic of you and John in your holiday hats. Kay Oww… and shame on those two unhelpful guys. ((hugs)) Hope your pretty blue wool coat cleans completely. Debbie quiet evening with…

Gratitudes: Sunday 12/24: all the memories associated with Christmas ornaments, the felt mushroom, glass icedrops/icicles, bubbles, blue pine cone and bell. Saturday 12/23: Joe surprised me with a beautiful Christmas bouquet <3 Tracey WOW your Christmas decorated window and stockings, just WOW!!! Annie could the minister…

Gratitudes: Friday 12/22: safe, dry drive home from County Commissioners’ meeting last night. Thursday 12/21: Working washing machine and clothes dryer in our house ;) Love hearing about all your Christmas plans, what a wide range! Freddie’s had rib roasts on sale so that’s what we’ll have tomorrow. Will get up early to…

Gratitudes: Wednesday 12/20: minimal traffic downtown and only three people in line at the Post Office. Tuesday: 12/19: Dry and warm in our cozy cabin in the woods above the sea. Trying on “savor”. Every breath, sensation, sight, sound, not just taste. Since I’ve slowed down, might as well enjoy every moment… or at least…

Gratitudes: Monday 12/18: Crown prep wasn’t painful, was able to breathe and flex fingers throughout the grinding. Sunday 12/17: quiet time with tea, Joe and the dogs. Thinking about goals and word for 2024. Toying with the notion of “Stronger, smarter, sweeter” and “Savor.” We’ll see. Annie (((hugs))) words fail. (((BIG…

Gratitudes: Saturday 12/16: bright sunshiny day at dog group. Still a week behind but making progress on accountability stat catchup. Two more days then a bunch will appear ;) Finally trimmed the tree. Disappointing how dry it is despite doing the inch off bottom, rainy night outside in bucket of water back when we got it…

Gratitudes: Friday 12/15: Dentist had a cancellation, moved crown prep up to Monday 12/18! Makes me more confident the crown will be placed before Jan 23 MOHS surgery on face. Belated welcome @bzemomjenn Jennifer in SC and congrats on taking of 87 lbs. Well done! Tracey con VERY gratulations. Would love to hear your…

Gratitudes: Thursday 12/14: Mama, Papa and all the wonderful memories. Michele, wow! I’d love to be your neighbor, your displays would tempt me to walk every evening, just for the lightening of spirit. Annie ((hugs)) just ((hugs)) So hard to work out the couch vs armchair details of your new normal. Just thankful that your…

Gratitudes: Wednesday 12/13: Dentist will squeeze me in Jan 2 for (cracked) crown prep, to place crown Jan 17 before Jan 23 Mohs surgery on face. Evelyn what you said about the stages of grief and advice to Rosemarie “Don't do stuff because you feel that someone else would like, unless you think it's something you would…

Gratitudes: Tuesday 12/12: Dentist can see me tomorrow. Rebecca con VERY gratulations to your middle son for his accomplishment! Rita good catch and good reminder. Lisa, really hope the acupuncture gives you some relief. Beautiful pottery especially the bowl. Pip :love: the googly eyed reindeer on your fingernail. ((hugs))…

Gratitudes: Monday 12/11: GodDaughter M and her kids in my life… just a little ;) Rita when Joe and I married, I got my first washer/dryer set, and swore like Scarlett that as God was my witness I’d never go to the laundromat again! Barbie wish I’d done that 8AM Saturday contact with Mama. Yours about the schedule and…

Gratitudes: Sunday 12/10: convivial church council. Michele I think the color of the gift plate is perfect and I really really love you in your elf outfit! Ginny ((hugs)) so sorry to hear MD has no quick foot fix, glad you’ve been referred to PT with alternatives. Praying they help. Machka thanks for the brilliant examples…

Gratitudes: Saturday 12/09: found thermos stopper, dropped in trash with tea package. :} Tina that Sensorio looks astounding, but I’m grateful our Nature’s Coastal Holiday lights are local and affordable ($3) https://naturescoastalholiday.com/gallery ;) Machka thank you VERY much for the helpful examples of how you deflect…

Gratitudes: Friday 12/8: Joe decided to donate the old vans. St. Timothy’s Father Bernie will probably give the oldest van to a guy and the camper van with porta potty and heater to a gal with kids. After meeting with Father Bernie, Joe is inspired to donate clothes he no longer wears, starting with 3 or 4 very warm winter…

Gratitudes: Thursday: Oven really seems fixed. Holding temp. Machka :love: that “make your own” Christmas letter :laugh: Barbie yours to Annie about this new chapter for her parents. Rebecca Thanks for the Levi and Athena Christmas pics. Sending me to bed with a smile on my face. Join date Jan 10, 2008. Took off 20 pounds…

Gratitudes: Wednesday: Technician fixed the oven! Happy cookie-baking dance!!! Ack I’m a week behind in my accountability stats and in reading. Will catch up one day at a time… Barbie :love: the pic of best friends Annie and Bessie. Rebecca Mama organized her photo albums and tossed a lot of old photos she thought I…

Another today’s gratitude: the stove part arrived. Fingers X’d for technician Wednesday ;) Laurie where on the Oregon coast do you camp? We’re just north of Brookings. Most people don’t move away because of the winter weather, but because of access to medical specialties. Nearest are 3 hours away… ;{ Gina :love: the…