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Last night a group of women from church met at my house to discuss a book that we have been reading. I set out snacks and they literally did not eat a single thing. Not a single thing! And I even put out healthy options. My husband and son enjoyed it all, but next month there will be no snacks. I'm not sure these girls are…

Lanette ... no worries re X ... no harm done! But thank you, Kim, for the no politics reminder.

Barbara ... let me correct my statement. The wire localization was done with a topical anesthetic ...but I was awake and jammed into a mammogram machine while the procedure was taking place. The removal of the "mass" ... located with the wire ... was then done under general anesthesia (asleep). Allie ... I remember those…

Barbie ... thank you for the new month! And so glad to hear that your mammogram was normal. Carla ... very sorry for your family's loss ... Sue ... Happy Birthday! Hope all your Birthday wishes come true! Ginny ... ditto Lisa ... "fabric of our lives" is a perfect description of this group. I reference everyone on her…

Mo ... you are beautiful ... inside and out! Lisa ... I hate when I cry. Hate it. Heather ... You and your friend look great, but I liked the way you wore the dress better ...just sayin' Seem to be working my way through a fast moving cold ... called both my primary and the surgeon and as of right now the surgery is still…

Rita ... so very sorry to hear of your former MIL's passing. 102 is a long time! Barbara ... in November my mammogram showed micro calcifications that were biopsied in December. While the area is non-cancerous (yay!) the cells are showing abnormal growth patterns. Weird things that don't grow can stay, but rogue cells ...…

Lisa ... I like your Cory! Machka ... so sorry about your husband's tendon ... praying for his healing! Terri ... I read in our news this morning that your historic winds were part of the same storm system that caused such havoc here in the US. Kay ... I shared your phrase "entitlement eating" with my doctor yesterday. We…

Tracey ... what a compliment that young boy is giving you! Children know who they can trust, who brings them comfort. This is not the first time children outside of your family have wanted to be in your home. You have a precious, precious gift! Beth

Annie ... great to see you! Do NOT feel guilty about the use of Trazodone for your dad. According to the NIH, Trazodone is effective in treating depression with symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, irritability, or agitation, as often seen in patients with elderly MDD and conditions such as dementia. My mom, having lost my dad…

Kay ... glad to hear you are healing so well! "Entitlement eating!" That is exactly what causes me my problems! My recent round of blood labs are o.k. I'm going to catch it about my A1C ... just went a notch above the acceptable range although the blood glucose fasting and non fasting are fine. I have not been getting any…

Flea ... Wow! You've had a lot going on! Congratulations to your husband, younger son and daughter. The News ... I live with someone who has the news on 24/7. It never bothered me when I was deaf, but since the cochlear implant, I am now thoroughly annoyed. We no longer get a paper newspaper. The local was very biased. I…

Heidi ... I am still trying to figure out all of the "smart" features on my bird feeder. But here's a photo I was able to take this morning. The gray bird in the front is what they keep mis-identifying ... even calling it the sulfur crested cockatoo that Machka showed us! I'm fairly certain it's a Junco. :D And, yes, my…

Rosemarie ...we give a treat after every trip outside with our lab too. He sits by the jar reminding us if we forget! Annie ... sorry about your Teddy ... Kay ... I tried the slinky toy suggestion for squirrels ... don't bother. They know how to use it like a set of steps! Beth

Kay ... we have an ongoing battle with squirrels and chipmunks (along with deer) too. I wasn't going to put it on a tree or the house either. We have a fenced in area behind the house and a very sturdy steel plant hanger that I've used with other feeders with some success. It's been holding up with the winds so far. My…

Barbie ... I think you're doing an amazing job navigating the days since Jake's passing. Remember to give yourself some grace ... everything will get done when it gets done. Hugs. Carol ... my mom will drink buttermilk by the glass, but when I was a kid, I used to watch her boil potatoes and save a few chunks out for…

Good morning! It is starting to snow again in my neck of the woods. Not content with calling for "Lake Effect Snow Warning," they're now calling for an "Extreme Lake Effect Snow Warning." All depends on where the winds set up, but I'll be seeing some snow. Son took my SUV to work this morning. He's putting in overtime this…

Sue ... $12,000 to repair an oil leak! Wow! I would not be taking it to a dealership either with those kinds of prices. We use a small local garage for everything that's out of warranty. Much more reasonable costs. Heather ... just dropping a glass on the floor upsets me. A broken window would have me rattled too. Beth

Pip ... beautiful camper!

Pip …. Sorry your colonoscopy was not successful. Our doctor does not use the gallon jug of yucky liquid anymore. Now it’s . 3 small bottles of magnesium citrate spaced between dulcalax tablets and some phazyme. We do have to drink a specified amount of water too.

Hello ... I've been reading along. Not much to add, it's just been cold with what I call "nuisance" snow ... a little bit every morning. Today the temperatures are a little bit warmer (upper 20sF) and the sun is shining. Lisa ... thought of you and the others who are good at sewing. My husband builds bamboo fly rods and…

Rebecca …. Saw this on Facebook

Carla ... I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Regardless of the time or circumstances, losing a parent is never easy and the holidays can be brutal when grief is fresh. (I edited to add ... it actually remains difficult during the holiday no matter how much time has passed.) Hugs. Lisa ... ugh ... I hate old,…

Barbie … thank you for moving us into the New Year. Continuing to pray for you.. Carol … so thankful your husband insisted on the ER! Providence! Praying for both of you. Beth

I got yours! Thank you! And I remembered the first part of your story with younger son, and even the Crohns issues… not the hand foot and mouth problems though. Hope the right decision is made regarding his future! Beth near Buffalo

Rebecca ... I sent you a message regarding the Christmas Card List. It went through ... I think we might have exchanged addresses years ago when you made your advent tree with the ladies photos.I still love the tradition of Christmas Cards! Beth near Buffalo

Rita ... I have a package that's coming from a vendor that's been stuck in Flower Mounds, TX since 12/13. I've contacted the vendor and they don't know what the hold-up is, so they're making and sending me a new item. I don't know why it went from New York to Texas anyways since it's headed to me in New York! Shipping most…

Rebecca ... you mentioned in your post that you spoke with your "post sailor younger son?" What did I miss or did I read that wrong. Is your youngest out of the Navy? Beth

Christmas Pics Lanette ... my son Haircuts ... I get a wash, cut and style (although I can never duplicate it at home) and pay 50.00 at a salon. Barbie ... I have found that the word "better" is meaningless with grief. I am so glad that your support network is circling ... lean on them when you need to. No one is equipped…

Barbie … I am so very sorry to learn of Jake’s passing … words are insufficient… know you are loved. Praying for you and your family as you walk through this valley of profound loss. Beth

Debbie ... it is always ... always ... difficult to place a loved one in a nursing home/facility. Your husband will feel awful. That is just the way it is. But he also has to recognize that it's not about him and what he can or can't do anymore. It's about his mom and what is in her best interests. She no longer has the…