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Gratitudes: Today’s gratitude: wrapped fudge and rum balls, box is ready for post office. This for my “goddaughter” (not technically, but emotionally, as I am also her emotional auntie) who practices a Messianic version of Christianity, keeping kosher, Jewish holidays etc. Package might even get there before Chanukah…

Today’s gratitude: found enough powdered sugar for rum balls. Casserole-a-thon postponed to Thursday. Got a hint of shin pain this morning, could it be because I didn’t wear compression socks to bed? Lisa “…made a fire (for Egg…” Joe made a fire for me even though it wasn’t super chilly, the rain was pouring down and…

Today’s gratitude: T’s “feelings wouldn’t be hurt if” I’d rather stay home by the fire. Was pouring down rain and windy. Sigh of relief. Joe built a nice fire and I thoroughly enjoyed it, only leaving for a few hours to run some necessary errands. Valerie, I was born in San Francisco, lived 9 years in the East Bay…

Today’s gratitude: The Christmas tree scent filling the car on the way home from Freddie’s. No shin aches since Nov 28! Made worst possible choices at McDonald’s this morning, strangely wasn’t hungry the rest of the day. That’s what 900 + calories of fat, sugar and salt will do to ya. Was able to sneak in another 1K+ steps…

ISFP-T Adventurer Surprisingly moderate, middle of the road, no extremes. 59% Introverted, thought it would be more. 55% Observant, thought it would be less. 56% Feeling, thought it would be more. 67% Prospecting, shocked. Expected to be heavily on the Judging end of the spectrum. 63% Turbulent perfectionistic, truth this.…

Gratitudes: Today’s gratitude: The Christmas tree scent filling the car on the way home from Freddie’s. No shin aches since Nov 28! November intentions and summary. Summary, November average weight 131.3, 0.9 lbs less than October 133.2, but 0.3 lbs more than September 131.0. Won’t update ticker, maybe next month ;).…

Gratitudes Today: Barbie for the fresh start and all the wise, smart, funny, caring, strong women on this thread. Thursday’s gratitude: Got a text that the igniter/burner has shipped and will be here by 9pm Monday. Halelujah! November summary and stats tomorrow. Ginny ((hugs)) While that’s a scary long list of foot issues,…

Today’s gratitude: Shadow and Tumble wildly playing chase, zooming around the house when Joe puts his walking shoes on. ;) Lanette thanks for the podiatrist recommendation of New Balance as well as Hokas. Would you remind me for how long you’ve been your spins around the house carring 3# weights? That’s great results!!!…

Today’s gratitude: able to turn passcode off of Joe’s iphone. Tina ((hugs)) held extra long. Such a shock. ((hugs)) Allie, what a disappointment. Hope the company provides a replacement soon. I don’t understand why the taxes and shipping won’t be credited back to your card? @KetoneKaren always a joy to see your smiling…

Today’s gratitude: Just spoke with Sears virtual technician “Dave” who confirmed my fears that no igniter part had been ordered. He did so, and said it would arrive in 5-7 days, MAYBE in time for Dec 6 appointment. I’m giddy with hope that I may be able to bake some Christmas cookies this season… Annie ((hugs)) Hope your…

Gratitudes: Sunday: Milk of magnesia. Ginger ale. Saturday: That Shadow doesn’t know she can jump the fence ;) Four days of little activity and the shins felt better enough to do a little Jeopardy walking tonight. May risk line dancing tomorrow. Reminding myself that while step count is a tool and a goal, healing is the…

Gratitudes: Friday: Joe serviced the hot tub and had it ready for me. Thursday’s Was it Lanette, Lisa or whoever recommended Robert Maurer’s “One Small Step Can Change Your Life” ? Many thanks! Just started reading on Library2Go Oregon’s OverDrive and can see how it will help me adapt and adjust my routine. Day two of…

Today’s gratitude: Barbie’s, “wait quietly for the universe,” in this case Joe, to guide. Yesterday’s appointment mixed bag. Total cholesterol and LDL both down to almost normal range, yay. PA thinks leg pain is shin splints, she read from the Mayo Clinic site: Rest, Ice, Compress. Elevate. Not sure that shin splints ache…

Today’s gratitude: Sea otter cam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, changed from 6:30 grey to dawn pink at 6:35. Heather, “ambivert” that’s it! That was a beautiful dress and you were gorgeous in it. Good memories. Did you consider taking it to a consignment shop? Ginny sorry no word on the followup. Squeaky wheels. . . Lanette…

Today’s gratitude: Joe said “I know what you can get me for Christmas, a bench for the powerline meadow.” Amazing as he usually wants nothng for and to do with the holidays. Showed Joe 3 possible garden benches, liked the one he chose ;) Then he said “we can sit on it together and watch the ocean.” :heart::heart::heart:…

Today’s gratitude: dry highway and no wind on the way to/from Gold Beach. Lisa :love: the Orion afghan. Kylia :love: the pics. Tracey what a great display! Con grats for taking off those four pounds! Ginny congratulations on Luna’s safe arrival. Lisa hope the Levi sighting helped distract from pain, and that you can get in…

Saturday’s gratitude: Joe is relieved to be “off the hook” for participating in any Thanksgiving celebration so T and I can go and enjoy ourselves guilt-free. Friday’s gratitude: found a restaurant in Gold Beach serving Thanksgiving and even offering fish or vegan options for T. T excited to go with. We’ll have fun! And…

Today’s gratitude: waking up here, in this time, place, lifetime. Dreamt was visiting a place I really liked, saying “I want to live here!” (because of the amenities and view). Gradually the dream shifted, the people crowded in, separated Joe from me. Every path out was a false trail, leading me deeper and deeper in and…

Wednesday’s gratitude: leg a little less painful, is it the clearing weather? Halfway through the month, average steps on track, average weight better than bad ol’ October but not yet better than September. Heather had to google “turkey crown” aha, its like the bone in turkey breast I’ll roast for Thanksgiving… IF our oven…

Today’s gratitude: free notary public at the county library. Had to be out of the house early Monday (bloodwork) and Tuesday (casserole-a-thon) meant only 1 set PT each day. Likely same tomorrow (dogs for nail trims, then to county library for public notary). ;{ Oh well, one set is way better than none. Rebecca your Chief…

Today’s gratitude: oven part arrived, lab staff let us wait in the warm hallway ‘til they opened. Terri congrats on DYD’s Bronze. Is that Pool Competition a swim or billiards? Ginny choosing nice walks, getting home stuff done and resting vs work work this weekend, well done! As for the spendy cream, if it works, it’s well…

Today’s gratitude: Joe’s “I’m where I want to be” positive attitude and increasing generosity. Thanks Ginny! Added that organic turmeric cream to my “wish list” but had to gulp a bit at the price . . . Go for the Greek, I’m toying with Hebrew ;) Yours to Carol made me laugh right out loud. Behavior change indeed! Rosemarie…

Today’s gratitude: ibuprofen. After yesterday’s 12K+ steps, thought I’d be more sore this morning, but thankfully not. Called Sears, got automated system that sent link to track part. Should be delivered Monday. Finger’s Xd. Ginny would you share the name of the lotion? Kylia I struggled for a while with calcium tablets…

Today’s gratitude: Joe’s paying attention. He stopped at the book store on our way to have the dogs’ nails trimmed and said “come in here, there’s something I want you to see.” Imagine my amazement at the display of chocolates, including boxed See’s. He’d discovered this new offering while browsing the book store and kept…

Today’s gratitude: aspirin, YouTube. This morning Joe hollered, “Barbara, come look at this!” The sky was bright orange and pink, almost as if there were a wildfire on the next ridge. Fortunately not. We often get brilliant sunsets, mostly when there’s wildfire smoke, but rarely brightly colored dawns. The pink spread all…

Rebecca, mold? Yikes! Is the chief using that an excuse to avoid cooking/washing up? :laugh: Great coconut oil suggestions. Need to dust off that jar in the bathroom ;) Rita thanks :love: your bucket garden. Just deadheaded our mums, love your pinks. Think I got a dozen tiny cherry tomatoes this year, snow peas did ok and…

yet posted. Gratitudes: Today: Joe built a fire in the woodstove before I woke up. Tuesday: Chetco Community Public Library, and its bathroom ;}. Monday: Hot shower. Indoor plumbing. Tums. Kylia look forward to hearing about your cookie baking extravaganza with the grands. Sweet memories! Beautiful sunrise view from your…

Today’s gratitude: electricity and internet ;). Misty stroll with Joe and the dogs to the mailbox. Belated happy birthday Ginny and to JanetR wherever you are. Lanette, talking faster when Joe’s done listening doesn’t work for us. I’ve learned to edit what I need him to hear down to no more than three bullet points, then…

Today’s Gratitude: That I retired when I did ;) Got a lovely surprise call from a former coworker, asked if he could FaceTime. Said yes even though I was still in my flannel nightgown. He and two other guys I worked with were on an annual Vegas get-together. It was so very good to see their smiling faces and hear that they…

Gratitudes: Today- my sense of smell. Ah, tea! Pet sitter came to meet the dogs. Joe seems comfortable having her in our home. Dogs barked at first but Tumble quickly accepted treats and pats. It took Shadow longer and she has a bigger scarier bark but sitter handled it well. Lanette, Thanks! Mohs is not til Jan 21. Glad…