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Feb 22 ask for help! Done. True winter has come to the coast. Rori my Colorado friend got 5” of snow last night. Thought of you and Mars. Karen are belly dancing classes offered in your new residence? Ginny Covid on top of long cold and sinus infection? Hope your MD has a good rx for you. Allie love the pic of your hair…
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Feb 21 when you recognize someone is struggling offer words of support. (then shush and listen to T during FaceTime today without trying to fix). Welcome back @jeepbarbie Ontario Barb, from one of the other two “Barbara”s on this thread. When I don’t want to walk outside, I walk in the living room while watching Jeopardy…
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Feb 20 Compliment someone today-at line dance class. @pmileader2 in AL, like Machka said, you posted just fine. Posting is the way we respond to each other. If you want to call a specific someone’s attention to your post, put an “at” sign before their id like this: @auntiebk . Most of us share our first names as we get to…
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Feb 19 Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink-will do at fellowship today, especially if there’s popcorn ;) Welcome @paulameld Pol in the UK. I share your determination and timing struggles. If you click the empty ribbon at top left, you’ll “bookmark” this thread for easy return. Debbie prayers…
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Feb 18 Share about a recent book you read and what you learned. Just starting A Complaint Free World and have already learned 1-how much I complain both verbally and mentally, 2-how to use a physical action (moving something from pocket to pocket) to stop the complaint in its tracks. Question to you gardeners: Can printed…
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Feb 17 extend a helping hand, hold the door for someone. Done Wednesday at the post office. Didn’t leave the property yesterday, may not today ;). Cell phone come-on rant. Tina likewise here, though it’s more of a lollipop than a bowling pin ;) Kylia this came in the mail and made me think of you. What Okie said. Might…
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Feb 16 The next time someone does something you appreciate, let them know. Joe fixing reading lamp, bringing down and putting things up in cabinets that are out of my reach. Strolled with Joe and the dogs to the mailbox again yesterday morning. Two days in a row! Less windy, still chill, more pleasant, Joe was waiting for…
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Feb 15 if you are waiting in line today, let someone go ahead of you. Do it all the time especially for moms with kids. I’m not in that big a hurry and am more comfortable with the little ones on their way out rather than behind me in line :devil: Lovely stroll with Joe and the dogs to the mailbox though the breeze was B R…
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Feb 14 Express creativity by creating art or cooking a new meal. Something for Joe or T or the dance party tonight? Or maybe my creativity lies in district minutes and playing with spreadsheets ;) Kylia a case of soda and 10 bags of groceries into a Miata trunk? That wasn’t creative packing, that was opening a door into…
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Feb 12 Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused: 1-finish minutes 2->7500 steps every day 3-comb Tumble every day 4-prep veggies for dance party 5-LISTEN Neither did we watch the Superbowl. Joe doesn’t follow sports, prefers old or foreign films. I caught up on a couple of recorded shows but did peep in on the…
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Feb 11 Make twice as much for dinner and either invite a guest or deliver meal to a friend. Not today, unless veg dip and prep for tomorrow’s fellowship counts. Really should think of a good meal to bring to R, D & W. Machka that “our minds were not designed for…” meme is why my phone is on silent most of the time ;) Kim…
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Feb 10 Check an item off your ‘to do’ list this weekend: finish board meeting minutes Katla ((hugs)) and Bravissima for your thankful attitude. Annie could some critter have gotten into your yard and scared Teddy? the combination of new flea med, appetite loss, and unusual behavior would have me calling the vet. ((hugs))…
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Feb 9 Identify a role model who embodies perseverance and two ways to emulate them. Pastors wife: 1=show up, 2=smile. Joe has ultra sound and cat? CT? scan this morning for deviated septum, also low dose CT scan of lungs as former smoker. He’s seems to be positive about the tests, looking forward to treatment to ease his…
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Feb 8: Consider and celebrate diversity today. The diverse blessings of man and woman. Don’t understand men (and some women :> ), but grateful for their different gifts. Running out of steam on this month’s list. Not resonating or inspiring that Aha! Is it more challenging, making me think? Am I just getting lazy? ;) Jam…
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Feb 7: Consider a current struggle, write down two thoughts that bring comfort. Decision not to run for re-election to the fire district board. 1.Either someone will step up, or 2. It may be time to merge the district with the nearby town. So be it. Katla sorry to hear about DH’s foot issue. Can be so very painful. Hope…
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Feb 6 Start a conversation with someone new at line dance class. Welcome @anneu53 from Oz and @lalapitts Lala in Tx. Well done on the Pilates! Like Kim said, weighing portions instead of using volume measurements. It is a real eye-opener. Thanks to Heather, Annie, Lanette, Barbie and others for the SWSY inspiration,…
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Need help with my "Listening..." homework. Would anyone share an example of when they really just needed to be heard, but others talked over them or snowed them with advice.? Thanks! Lighter, lovelies! Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD 2023: Be of good cheer. February: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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5: be kind to yourself. I’ve been over-indulgent. Being kind to myself today will be getting back to better fuel and more movement ;) Heather, Bea is not just inventive but a budding caricaturist and at such an early age! Pregnant Johnny LOL! Machka “disappointing dusting of cereal” yes. What really opened my eyes was…
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Noted two things. 2am cocoa and cookies with Joe=wt gain. BP before tea=lower BP. Thought I was caught up with filing. PO Box was FULL and found another pile of papers. :P Done but not dusted ;) Feb 4 take pics of 3 happy making things and send to a friend. These aren’t new but make me happy. Heather ((hugs)) to Johnny,…
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Feb 3 Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness-last week A Man Called Otto. Today, maybe “My Pack Life” Weight up 2+ lbs this morning. Oops, iphone in pocket :laugh: Rebecca, thanks for explaining. Yup, respecting your DH’s condition is way more important than any vacation. Pip, Ouch poor Lucy! (very cute in new booties)…
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Feb 2 feel good: “practice fairness by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes” Doubt many opportunities today, will save this for Monday’s firehouse check in or Wednesday’s board meeting :naughty: Welcome @kite16509 ! Wow, you’ve been through a lot. Many here don’t do the friend thing but support each other on this…
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Happy February! Thank you Barbie for the fresh start. :love: the “Dear past…” meme And whoever it was who gave us the “different tables” analogy, was it Karen in VA or Lanette or? Monthly average wt down from 137.7 to 136.2, best change in a long while. NOT focusing on <110 goal weight, rejoicing at leaving the 140s behind…
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Happy Birthday Sue in WA! Welcome @Jenni4W. Oh boy have I struggled to incorporate fitness into my lifestyle. What’s helped me has been finding activities I like (line dancing, dog walking) and linking my must-do-Physical Therapy exercises to something I do every morning (after weigh-in, before readings). Keep trying…
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Welcome @cravensunshine71 ! Most of us don’t do the “friend” thing but support each other here on this thread. Lisa sure hope the weather doesn’t impede your traveling to the test. Kylia, Ah, thanks for the explanation. That makes sense. Debbie maltitol and other non-sugar sweeteners do the same thing to me :sick: Ginny…
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Yippee! For the first time in decades my BMI was below 27 today. Started MFP in 2008 at ~165 lbs, plateaued in the mid 140s for years, last summer started to see marginal improvements, down to 133.4 this morning. Hoping tomorrow’s monthly average will show improvement over December. Made >7K step goal yesterday too, Yay…
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Karen in VA ((hugs)). They aren’t enough but they’re all I can offer. Thankful you are there for your grandson and DIL, and that your son is at least in some kind of therapy. Prayers your ex comes through for you. Kylia “beef jerky flowers” :laugh: Happy birthday to your DH. Lisa, yours to Karen, hadn’t connected the dots.…
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Quick skim before bed. Annie ((hugs)) Beth prayers your DH improves soon and that your son’s new company doesn’t hold Covid absence against him. Ginny your SIL’s learning curve made me smile. Debbie hope you can get some rest, restoration, and perspective at your mom’s. Allie, yours to Debbie. Truth from someone who’s been…
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Machka, yup, not the fly strips that came to my mind ;) Heather ((hugs)) Kelly sorry finances mean you won’t be seeing the grands this spring or summer, but bravo to them for their preparations to move close to you in 2025. Katla I’m with you. Boise had “chamber of commerce snow” our first year there, just enough to…
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Welcome back @Brigit42! Sue well done on the weight AND being able to stay off the statins. Safe travels. Beth sorry your son and DH let Cecil down on the training. You’re right the invisible fence is zero protection from predators like that aggressive dog. I like Michele’s treat training tip but have never managed to be…
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Barbie what brand of rain coat/jacket do you use? My decades old LLBean pink slicker (in profile pic) now leaks at the seams despite re-treating with Granger’s, and my less old Lands End rain jacket has stains that won’t come out. Allie pics of Alfie are every bit as heart lifting as pics of Myles. Thank you! Beth SMH at…
