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Today’s gratitude: Mist never turned into a downpour at dog group today. Pooches damp but not sopping wet ;) Allie :love: that little punkin bottom. Michele, what is causing Vince to have to stop and rest? To be honest, all the decorating and undecorating you both do would utterly exhaust me. Annie attagal for walking in…

Today’s gratitude: Mooch came back from the lane when Joe called him. Somehow he got out from our fenced yard, Did he jump the fence/gate? Maybe… Heather thank you so much for the Minimalist Mom YouTube. Saved it to watch later. Rebecca I remember that scene! :laugh: Lisa no fair, we want to see your first YouTube as it is…

Gratitudes: Thursday: When Mooch was running toward the closing garage door, I yelled “Mooch, no!” and he turned around and ran back to me away from the danger of getting squished. Wednesday: Joe met neighbors walking their dogs. Shadow was well-behaved and they were able to chat. Machka, when I read “I figure I have about…

Today’s gratitude: Scents of applestuff from cider pressing composting under the blackberries, whiff of woodsmoke, sunshine on fallen leaves, ahh, autumn! Kim :love: Queenie’s expression. Annie its great to have you back! So glad you had such a good weekend. Richly deserved. Lanette thanks for the Bluetti EB3A info. See it…

Today’s gratitude: Hot tub, hot tub, hot tub. Darned ol’ rib is giving me fits, despite chiropractic care. Wimped out on BB&B class but managed to line dance for an hour. Hard to find comfortable position for sleeping. Ibuprofen helps but not as much as when yesterday I paired it with red wine. :devil: @kymarai Kylia we…

Today’s gratitude: Joe walking one of the dogs to the mailbox every morning, This morning he suggested I turn the computer off and walk one of the dogs too. Alas, no time due fellowship prep I procrastinated on last night. Maybe when I get home from church? Yes dogs to powerline. Lovely afternoon, view of the ocean. ;)…

Gratitudes: Saturday: Perfect autumn weather, sunny, 65, no wind. Skipped dog group but invested almost 2 hours puttering in the garden. Very pleasant. Friday: Pleasant trip with T. Ibuprofen, then champagne eased rib discomfort from wrestling with the loaner. Lanette how will you use your dried aronia berries? Googled and…

Today’s gratitude: Sempervirens Carol, wow, what an abundance of vintage jewelry! Good sorting! Mama had a choker that I loved, it looked like an Ancient Egyptian collar necklace. Don’t know what ever happened to it, but since I rarely wear jewelry. . . Lisa so glad you got to the root of the tooth pain. Still might want…

September summary: Activity way down due various physical challenges. Fuel: CI<CO better, AF needs more work. September average 130.9 down a pound from August’s. Bonus: completed 25 days so far of 30 day declutter challenge. Michele so very thankful you and yours are safe. Belated best birthday wishes, dear Heather! Mo…

Gratitudes: Wednesday: chiropractor and massage therapist reseated rib so I feel well enough to try BB&B and line dancing again today. Tuesday: Shadow figured out how to push out the gate, but didn’t go past the end of the drive onto the lane. Instead she waited for Joe and Mooch to return. Joe made the gate more secure.…

Today’s gratitude: the “Two exercises women over 60 should do” YouTube that Lisa recommended. They really DO make my body feel better ;) Heather are the grands all in the same cycling group/team? Great pic, but wow all their activities, their poor parents must be exhausted! Carol, thanks! Alas it’s but a fraction of what…

From https://www.hickorync.gov/inclement-weather-updates-hurricane-helene Emphasis mine: “ROAD CLOSURES / TREES DOWN 9/28/24, 9 a.m. NCDOT Update: As of this morning, over 400 roads remain closed in NC. All roads in Western NC should be considered closed. Remember: As crews work to clear and inspect roads and bridges,…

Today’s gratitude: Good conversation with Joe. Saturday’s gratitude: Compromises. Lisa it’s been low-hanging fruit so far, but I might be developing a little muscle. The kitchen counters have stayed clear of dropstuff since day two, amazing. And some things are going straight to the trash when I first notice they’re…

Gratitudes: Friday-energy to clean the oven hood and do two of the declutter challenges before breakfast ;} Thursday-Best white fleshed peach this year. Later, withstood temptation of cronuts and/or burgers, for salad and chicken rigatoni at home. Healthier and thriftier. Mo, thank you very much. Your prayers are…

Today’s dance class was the first time in weeks I was able to dance the whole ltime. Thankful the rib pain has eased and the stamina is returning after the summer cold from heck. Felt GOOD! Carol, your decluttering and cleaning are inspiring. Is the knee still swollen, red and hot? Lisa your under desk solution – perfect!…

Today’s gratitude: Rib is so much better today. Able to reach, bend over, even cough with little to no pain. What a difference! Rejoicing that the ultra sound confirmed that the mass seen in the MRI is a benign fibroadenoma. No further steps needed. Re-check in 6 months. Thankful. Now I’m gonna celebrate by doing the Day…

Gratitudes: Tuesday-Being able to breathe deeply. Saw the new chiro again this morning and he firmly got the rib to re-seat. I’m sore but thankful. Monday- Got in to see my chiropractor’s chiropractor the same day!!! Sunday-Pastor’s wife added main dish leftovers to the container I was bringing home to Joe. He gobbled them…

Gratitudes: Saturday-One of the gals at dog group said “You’re getting’ skinny!” I responded “From your mouth, to God’s ear, but alas no.” She said “Just take the compliment!” So I did, with “Thanks.” Think it was cuz I was wearing a lighter hoodie instead of my standard, bulky, plaid, but like she said, I’ll take it!…

Gratitudes: Thursday-able to take a pajama day to recover from yesterday’s shopping marathon. Wednesday- my 2014 Ford Escape. After driving the dealer’s “loaner” I take back everything negative I’ve ever said about “Bossy.” I love my car. Mo, training when you and others in the household are not on the same page is…

Today’s gratitude: Joe saved a recent Chewy box, “a good one, almost like a tote” and put it in my craft closet. Found it just in time to start another donation, the pile was starting to totter ;) Heather “…to qualify for an archive…” and we’ll be able to say we knew you when. . . Lisa extra food and not running out. For…

Today’s gratitude: At the vet’s today, Mooch’s breeder ok’d transfer of his medical records to us. Since he’s up to date on all his immunizations, vet didn’t charge us for a well pet visit. AND he’s chipped and the breeder gave us the number to transfer his ownership. Sadly she suggested now would not be a good time to…

Today’s gratitude: sunlight on the ocean, what colors! Thanks Lisa! Not sure “Compatible with” is the same as “Genuine Samsung” :P looks like both are of poor quality. Really wish Joe was more comfortable with the super glue/zip tie or hose clamp fixes ;) but if not, Amazon is worth a shot. Carol well done on not eating…

Today’s gratitudes: that Joe found where the critters could get in under the house and is blocking it; that the bear poop Mooch rolled in this morning, rinsed right out. Heather imho, “umpteen” for sure ! ;} Two nights without painkillers, bravissima! Lisa, Joe has never to my knowledge ever folded any piece of clothing,…

Today’s gratitude: recent rain greened up the grass. Heather thank you so much for your encouragement. And why do I think I have to justify putting leaky raincoats in the trash?!? SMH. Writing two days in a row? Bravissima! Annie, I didn’t (and sometimes still don’t) think I could ever declutter anything. But heard of Cas…

Today’s gratitude: Joe’s sense of humor. He was nearby during my phone consult about breast MRI so heard some of what the Dr. said. I explained to him that they saw something in my right breast, they don’t think it’s cancer but want to do more tests to make sure. He was silent and I wasn’t sure he heard. A little while…

Today’s gratitude: the two volunteer substitute line dance teachers and our “village” of line dancers. It takes all of us to remember dances we haven’t done in a while. Our regular teacher is traveling for two or three weeks. Was late to BB&B but made myself go in. Half hour better than none. Then line danced for an hour…

Today’s gratitude: stroll/chat with D got steps over 8K for the first time in weeks. Clutterbug challenge Day 8/30 didn’t try, don’t have many purses/bags. Instead purged ¾ of the “reading material’ from my bathroom while searching for my lost car keys. Finally dumped my purse out onto the dining table trashed the Kleenex,…

Today’s gratitude: Joe is considering our neighbor, the water guy’s, job offer to help him out a couple of days a week. It would be good for Joe to get out of the house, be more active, and have a guy friend here to talk to. Might also help move our water system upgrade forward. . . ;} Clutterbug challenge Day 6/30: two…

Today’s gratitude: fiber and probiotic ;} Got back up on the clutterbug wagon this morning an knocked out day 5. Still playing catchup but not quitting. Heather you are inspiring Johnny as well as me! Brava! What are the dimensions of the toucan canvas? :love: the tiles and that Edie wants them. Perhaps they could be…

Today’s gratitude: ibuprofen, every 4-6 hours ;} with food. Way better than Tramadol. Heather Thanks for the encouragement. Have not been up to anything today but am hopeful tomorrow I can do 1 or two 5 minute stints. Lisa Good luck with the market table! Annie Good on you for finding productive things to do while you…