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4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together. Look for one with C, make happy hour date? Welcome back @momzilla11 in Portland. Well done for keeping on track and increasing walking despite all the bumps in this year’s road. Lisa “probably would have bonked him…” and “pull him up by his lapels” made me laugh out…

3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small. Yesterday’s DearJoe updates. Download POA form. Set 30 minute laptop session limit. Joe just suggested I limit my onscreen time with a kitchen timer as he noticed I spend as much time on my butt in the office as he does in the red chair. He’s trying very hard to…

1. Do something kind for someone you really care about. Veg prep for Joe. 2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t. Update Dear Joe binder, be thankful able to do PT. Joe’s off to echo cardiogram, required by the colonoscopy MD who actually put a stethoscope on Joe and heard a heart murmur. Neither of us have…

Mary from AZ / @fanncy0626, where are you? Barbara AHMOD

30. Make time to run, swim, dance, cycle or stretch today. Oops, wimped out on PT, but did manage to drag my weary butt down to the powerline meadow with the dogs, and weed/plant one big pot ;) April summary. Move more: Average steps/day 7693 so far, exceeded 7515 goal hooray! Fuel better: Good variety of plants/week,…

Just popping in to announce 40g prunes, 80g apple, 2 cups strong coffee with 4 oz cream=the first real relief in eleven days. Thanks all! (Joe will bring home MoM and pomegranate juice when Freddie’s opens.) Machka thanks for the bee info! Barbara AHMOD

28. Meet a friend outside for a walk and a chat. Joe with the dogs before nail trims. 29. Become an activist for a cause you really believe in. Been there, done that, somewhat disillusioned. But I will speak up for my values and respectfully disagree in conversations, at least today ;) Had fun at the dance party and was…

Ginny you model effective, fair management style. Wish Tracey could work for you, Machka thanks! I’ll pick up some chewable vit c, a bag of salted almonds and some cream (this will likely work as I’m slightly lactase deficient). Heather will Johnny listen to Dr. Heather, or must he hear it from a white coat? Kylia if DH…

27. Find a fun exercise to do while waiting for the kettle to boil (or pan of water.) – practice “Homesick” Machka “…But I'd probably have to go scatter myself ...” neat trick ;) Rosemarie, ah yes, that makes sense. Hope they are not too far and will visit often. Flea “…every one is loved…” thanks for the reminder, and for…

25. Have a ‘no screens’ night and take time to recharge yourself. –evening line dance tho’ only an hour. 26. Take an extra break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes –oops. Meant to take dogs to powerline but picked up groceries instead. Tomorrow morning. Whoops got a little “behind” (I wish ;} ) Thanks all. Found…

24. Get active in nature. Feed the birds or go wild-life spotting. Hummingbirds have really been sucking down the juice. Say hello to the new one with a red head and white breast or the baby gray or or or… So here I am, instead of making up yesterday’s PT or doing today’s, just had to check in here to counteract feeling…

23. Go out and do an errand for a loved one or neighbor. Oops. Karen so by not “being nice” you were able to be present for your “be nice” friend and bless her with a new direction. Well done! Rum cake might be worth a few velvet barbs… Kelly :love: “We all enter as the light. What we become coming out the other side of…

22. Enjoy moving to your favorite music. Really go for it. Sang along with the car radio, really loud ;) Thanks, all! Belly on the mend thanks to ginger, ginger snaps and prunes ;} Sleep style mostly lion with a dash of dolphin. Usually up between 4-6, get best work done 8-10, energy dips 1-3 sometimes requiring a nap,…

20. Focus on eating ‘a rainbow of multi-colored vegetables today. No new veggies or fruits today. Wow. I should’ve had a V-8! 21. Regularly pause to stretch and breathe during the day. And to breathe out for longer than breathing in ;} Lisa yours to Kylia. Voice of experience. Mary YUM! Debbie thankful Nick’s been found.…

18. Try a new online exercise, activity or dance class. https://youtu.be/kUtYRiOC3sE?t=3 By bedtime my hip muscles were talkin’ to me ;) 19. Spend less time sitting today. Get up and move more often. Advise I should have heeded Tuesday ;{ Machka no antenna here, just cable. If lightning did destroy the TV could it extend…

17. Be active outside. Dig up weeds or plant some seeds – wish I could’ve but way too rainy/blustery. Maybe Thursday :{ Welcome @forst98520! Would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale? Carol prayer said and your brother added to prayer list. ((hugs)) Machka what others have said about your…

BP 152/82 this morning highest since May 26 last year. Taken after writing up fire district budget committee minutes. Hmm. ‘nother good reason not to run for re-election :wink: Debbie :cry: This must be so hard on your DH, prayers for him too. :cry: Karen “The Source” is one of my favorites, long past time for a re-read.…

16. Go exploring around your local area and notice new things –maybe inside, forecast is too rainy/blustery. Woo HOO! Over 10K steps so far today, for the first time since Dec 16 2022. No wonder I’m looking forward to bed. Read everyone but comments will be few. Debbie prayer said for Ezie’s step grandpa and family. Kylia…

14. Relax your body & mind with yoga, tai chi or meditation. Yesterday’s massage. 15. Get active by singing today (even if you think you can’t sing) In the car to Shadow ;) Ran into T at Grocery Outlet. Since the sun was shining (for the first time in forever) we decided to take a stroll. Wind was BRISK so we stuck to the…

13. Make sleep a priority and go to bed in good time – going to sleep not the problem. ;) Welcome @pajerwatson, Patty in MS. Well done on the bike ride, good to have alternatives for when it’s too windy to ride. Welcome @westparkallaght from Dublin! Healthy eating is the foundation. Good start! Welcome @4hims lots of…

12. Move as much as possible, even if you’re stuck inside. One more step than yesterday. Lanette thanks for that “I’m happy” video. “Get up and dance!” is indeed the magic formula. ;) :love: the glasses and so with you about the peace, quiet and own bathroom :laugh: Rebecca ((hugs)) when my line dance acquaintances exclude…

11. Set yourself an exercise goal or sign up to an activity challenge. More steps today than yesterday. Post office magazine came. Saw new issue of tulip blooms, thought of Margaret. Turned page and there was Kylia’s Mustang at top of the pony cars list. Mary thanks for letting us know you make the broth on top of the…

9. Turn your housework or chores into a fun form of exercise-practice new line dance whie putting laundry away. 10. Have a day with less screen time and more movement – resume FreeCell/Spider fast ;) Kelly sounds like that sleep rX is good for you both :naughty: Michele I’m with you about cheddar cheese and pineapple…

Slow mfp changing pages continues even after turning “Enhanced Tracking Protection” Off. Fooey. No big Easter feast here, no family, Joe and I eat at such different times. Did boil up some freezer purge corned beef with potatoes, carrots and cabbage. Joe surprised me by saying he’ll eat some of the left overs, he’s been so…

8. give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh. Shared this on FB, wishing you all a Happy Easter a day early. https://youtu.be/Gh64JsqBidw Back to PT for the first time since Tuesday. Felt good. Welcome @Graceiouson_One Grace in London! Tracey prayers for your niece, that the neurologist appointment is soon…

6. Do a body-scan meditation and really notice how your body feels-done while trying to fall asleep. 7. Get natural light early in the day. Dim the lights in the evening. Misty beach stroll in the morning but didn’t dim lights in the evening. Seems I need every speck of light to see. Been skimmin’ on my phone ;} Lanette…

5. Turn a regular activity into a playful game today. Turn on the music and dance while folding laundry and putting it away. Welcome @Latestarter2018 Sarah from New Zealand! Heather ((hugs)) held extra long for Johnny. So sad. Debbie and Rebecca that is reason number one why I have a female dermatologist. Reson number two…

4. Eat healthy and natural food today and drinks lots of water. Organic chili beans and tortilla with romaine, avocado and a little grated extra sharp cheddar. Try to increase H20. Oregon refund showed up in the bank this morning, only six days after filing. Way better than last year’s months then requiring additional…

Ginny looking back I wonder what prompted Joe to take that solo vacation. Communication has never been our strong suit. It never came up in our counseling. I’m just grateful for how things worked out. Terri reprieve, yay, but that’s a heck of a birthday present :{ Margaret we got snow again this morning. Unheard of in…

Just popping in to wish Lisa a happy birthday! Will catch up later. Lighter, lovelies! Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD