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Hi ladies :flowerforyou: They've set up a fundraiser for my niece's daughter, Mariah. Read if you like, all the info is there about the cancer and her brain surgery scheduled for Thursday. All I'm asking for is continued positive thoughts and prayers, but some of you might like to know the details.…

Good morning friends, Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers for little Mariah. Her brain surgery scheduled for this coming Thursday. It's been a rough week, so many emotions running rampant in the whole family. :brokenheart: I've been helping my mom through this, she's very downtrodden and frightened. :cry: Whew.…

Hi there, happy Weds. My trip was great, had wonderful time with my mom and family, it was such fun seeing everyone. I ate too much as is usually the case when I visit there. This too shall pass. :bigsmile: My dear friends, I need some help here in a big way :flowerforyou: Calling all positive thinkers and prayer warriors…

Hi there! I've only missed about 10 pages, geez! :noway: Been super busy. I'm getting ready to fly down to San Diego on Thursday to stay with my mom for a few days, and see my brother and his family. Mom just turned 89, she's doing pretty darned good. I talk to her on the phone morning and night, but I like to fly down to…

Hi! Short on time this morning, just thought I'd pop in for a sec to share this...it was on a sign in front of a coffee shop. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * How Do You Feel When There Is No Coffee? Depresso. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * :laugh: Have a wonderful Friday!! :bigsmile:…

Happy Thursday! The cookie pounds are gone, I'm back on track. :bigsmile: Trip to visit my fam in San Diego coming up a week from today, I simply must go look for some new clothes, and sandals! My old Tevas are history. I saw some decent-looking shorts the other day while shopping, I'll get over there and try some on.…

Hi Mimi, long time no see! Good to have you back. :smile: No more cookies to tempt me at work, I gave them all away yesterday. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Smart! Those rotten things just sit there and yell at me - good riddance! 100% chance of rain today. I will not let myself get caught in a torrential downpour 'without…

Tuesday good-news-day, no more cookie-day! 3 days is enough, don't you think? :huh: Yesterday when I got to work I threw out one whole box of icky store-bought brownies and gross little cupcakes leftover from the recital. However, I proceeded to help myself to a few of the cookies that for some strange reason I thought…

Good Monday morning. Just a quick hello, :flowerforyou: I've got to get busy with things around here. Zipping through the housework, need to grocery shop, walk dogs as usual and head to work early this afternoon. Yesterday afternoon I took a bunch of photos in my backyard of my herb & perennial gardens. Take a look if…

Good morning, happy Easter. When I was growing up, my family would always have Easter dinner together if we weren't camping at the Colorado river for Easter Week, which is what we called it then. We'd load up a week's worth of clothes, camp gear and food, and with boat in tow, we'd travel to the river for a week of…

:laugh: Heather, I figured you'd enjoy hearing about the "cha-cha" tee hee :laugh: :laugh: And Katla's in on it too, :bigsmile: :bigsmile: See, we can all be happy and learn some forward steps after a backward one or two -- goodness knows I've had my share :tongue: Anyone dying Easter eggs this year? :happy:

The recital was a great success! It's 11:30PM, I'm sitting here sipping a little wine, winding down. I'm on cloud 9, all of my students did a spectacular job. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Wanted to share something a friend posted on Facebook. Since I love to dance, I got a big kick out of it. :wink:

Happy hectic Thursday! :tongue: The clock is ticking Gotta gather my thinking Keep nerves in check O what the heck I've created a monster A show of my labor A proving of worth My head's gonna burst Is everything ready? What did I forget? Checking, checking Self-henpecking :laugh: There's no turning back The house will be…

Oh Dear Meg! :flowerforyou: :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart: :flowerforyou: Happy Weds all, let's make it a good one :bigsmile: I'm off to do yoga, strength & dancing, then run errands, walk dogs, go to work and try not to freak out about the recital. :huh: :smile: jb zooming around in damp Portland

Good Tues morning everyone, I had a fantastic weekend full of working in the garden, sowing seeds and getting other areas ready for planting. Glorious sunshine both days! Sunday was the first day of the year wearing shorts. Ahhh! :flowerforyou: I regret to say I won't have time to write poems this week, as I'm up to my…

I lost 50 lbs lost my first year by walking dogs daily, eating less, eating better.

Fabulous Friday Not free-day or fry-day No parties or cakes Nor bake-a-big-pie-day I'll eat greens and beans Ease into my jeans For last weekend's gain Is nowhere to be seen The truth of the matter Is heaped on the platter The less I partake The more I'm the gladder. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Wishing everyone a wonderful day…

<---- Pic for Throwback Thursday, my band in 2001. Me in big, black, blousy things trying to cover everything up lol. Weight probably 225, currently160 :bigsmile:

I'm thankful it's Thursday The day before Friday Which means the weekend Is looming. On this day I'll eat light And put up a good fight For a pound is now gone I'm presuming. It's one that came back After last weekend's pack Of cake and libations -- A party At some point I'll see That weekends aren't free Oh yes, I'll be…

The wonders of Wednesday Never will cease; A leap through the hoop, The gift of mid-week. Although it seems long, Presenting a climb, It's "Up to the Top!" And down the other side. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Good morning! I'm already zooming around trying to tackle my to-do list. Early work day, so I don't have time…

I was wondering about that, Jane. When you wrote yesterday "Gonna be 50 today" I figured you were probably talking about the weather. :laugh:

Tuesday is good news day, So please don't get the blues; Little steps Towards better yet -- Makes happy me's and you's! The benefit of smiling -- Of treating ourselves well, Return tenfold And then, behold! The diet's easier still. I had to laugh at myself on the last line :laugh: but it's so true. It's so much easier to…

Good morning! May I mention the merit in marvelous Monday? A masterpiece of moderation; The day when a magical message comes to mind, Melting memories of monstrous weekend mischief. The motive is motion; Meals will be measured; The method is mercy; Let's be mindful, And merry! :smile: jb in foggy Portland, OR

Good morning all, welcome to everyone new! Our weather report shows possible showers today, then a warming trend, 73 and sunny tomorrow! :noway: :love: I might have to get out and do some digging later this afternoon, it's that time again when perennials need dividing. Weeds are popping up everywhere, too. A-gardening we…

Happy April! :smile: Goals for this month are the same as I posted at the beginning of March. I did pretty good last month, finally was able to log another pound lost this morning. Silly scale was going up and down, up and down all month.....pogo stick! Haha, remember those? And stilts? :laugh: My to-do list, with notes…

Hi all, it's been a crazy-busy week for me, even though I had all week off work due to spring break, it seems I had more to do than when I go to work! :huh: I played a little gig last night, so guitar practice was on the top of my to-do list every day, hours of it. Next step is to get my new songs recorded before I forget…

Congratulations Birthday Girl! Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:

Swiss Chard Quiche 1 baked regular or phyllo pie crust - optional (I like the quiche just fine baked without a crust) Filling: 2 lbs swiss chard 1 T. butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1- 8oz pkg fat free cream cheese cut into chunks 1 c. half and half (fat free works fine) 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. fresh…

Hi all, Last night was a great success. Everyone had a fun time! Had friends over afterwards and goofed off until after midnight, so I've been running a "quart low" all day. :tongue: Planted broc, cabbage, cauliflower seedlings in the garden today, plus a flat of pansies in the front yard. Absolutely gorgeous, sunny day. I…

Happy Friday woooooo! :drinker: It's frosty here again this morning but it looks like a grand day is in store weather-wise, and a good forecast for the weekend. We'll be starting our tomato seeds indoors under lights, and working in the garden as much as possible. Tonight I'm holding an event for my adult guitar students,…