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Karen ... that's fantastic news about the house! Annie ... my phone, out of the blue, decided not to recognize it's SIM card which meant I couldn't get cellular, couldn't use it as a phone really. I did everything suggested by online support but ended up taking it into the Verizon store. They took care of it 1-2-3.…

Kim … I just found some! Thanks for thinking of me though. Beth

Pip ... congratulations on your run! Those are fantastic stats. I've yet to see the Grand Canyon and I'm enjoying your photos. Vicki ... so very sorry to hear about your slipped disc. It makes my insides hurt when I hear someone say "something slipped." Praying that your back pain can be reduced without surgery. Heather…

Karen ... I took a look at the house because I am generally curious about homes for sale ... and as my mom would say, I'm "nebby". Your old house is beautiful with magazine worthy decor/colors! I hope you get a generous offer! Beth

Ground Turkey ... thanks for your responses! It would seem that the common theme with ground turkey is to "hide" it with spices and sauces. Janetr ... Happy Birthday! Kay ... your weightloss/health progress has been amazing and you look fantastic!! Allie ... helping our kids is ingrained in our maternal DNA ... no way…

Rebecca ... fasting was made for you, you were not made for fasting. It's a way of life, not a law and several days shortening the fasting period will not ruin all of your efforts. If you are really concerned, make a concerted effort to eat healthy and watch your portions. Hope you feel better soon. Question: Do any of you…

Kelly ... stunning photos! You are welcome in my home too. Beth near Buffalo

Celticcapergirl ... welcome! I've been with MFP since 2012, and followed calories in/calories out with success (80 pounds lost), but got stuck. Now I fast at least 19 hours a day with a time restricted window for eating. Fasting has made a noticeable difference in my general health and when I eat with good health in mind,…

Barbara ... I have used harissa in this recipe from the SimplyRecipes website. My family enjoyed it and you could easily adapt it. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/sheet_pan_harissa_chicken_with_carrots_and_cauliflower/ Barbie ... thank you for the new month I have not been paying much attention to my goals the past…

Kelly ... Karen gets the credit for making "pucks" out of soup! Margaret ... Drew all dressed up! :) Rainy, wet day here. We will have exactly 3 children come to the door for candy ... and that's only because I've called their parents to let them know I have something for them. Our neighborhood streets are not good for…

Barbara ... I have not used the CDC v-safe, but will definitely share my recent experience. I too just learned that a convection oven does the same thing as an air fryer. I don't use my convection oven but plan to try that before buying another piece of equipment that sits on the counter. Flea ... sending healing thoughts…

OK. For those of you who have had the Covid booster I have a question.

Machka ... thank you for the arthritis links. Hot showers are one of the best things I do to receive stiffness in the morning. Tracey[/b ... hope the physio helps relieve some of your pain. Lanette ... wonderful to see you posting again, but so very sorry to hear of your husband's problems. You are a strong woman. Post…

Lisa … I am on the same quest. I’ve taken Aleve for arthritis pain for years and they’ve taken me off it with the blood thinners. Tylenol is worthless for inflammation. Tylenol Arthritis is a joke. My joints are screaming with all this soggy weather. I’ll keep you posted on what I find. Hugs to you! Beth

Mary ... beautiful photo! I've never seen anything like that but would love to. Machka ... prior to your husband's accident, was he involved in orchard work? Does he enjoy, then, taking care of all your plants/trees? Lisa ... just a crappy day? Well, son went to second interview and was offered a job on the spot. He has…

There's a rainbow in your photo! Son believes his interview went well. Won't hear for a week or two as he was the first one interviewed. He has an interview with another company tomorrow and is afraid they'll offer him a job on the spot ... he really would prefer the company he interviewed with today. I'm just thrilled…

Tracey ... no the interview is not related to my son's music degree ... far from it. But it's a job and he's excited by it. Bees ... I suspect Michele was not referring to honey bees. Shopping went about as poorly as I suspected it would and was compounded by stores having limited stock. We managed to pull together…

Heather ... Congratulations on the second installment of your memoir! Son has made it through the next round of interviews...second one on Monday. We have to go shopping to find him something to wear. (First interview was through Zoom and he got away with looking presentable with a headshot). This has him in a full blown…

Julie ... forgive me, farro is not a spice, but a grain that I mix with basil and mint. Machka ... I love pesto and pasta but I'm the only one in my family so I don't make it very often. What are "snags?" Barbara ... I did not know that high temps would break down the pectin in the juice. Back from physical therapy. The…

Kim ... like you need more to do in your life! Thank you for the offer ... I will find split peas. There's no rush ... it's just soup season and I've been hungry for split pea soup. Allie ... Kim's idea is the best way to approach new diet protocols. You have to go all in with the idea that this is for you and your health,…

Machka ... home prices are all about location, location, location ... Herbs/spices ... I grew up with outdated cans of McCormick's spices. We rarely used spice. My mother was big on Campbell condensed soups though. As a result I never much cared for things like paprika until I found smoked paprika ... l now love smoked…

Pip ... our feet change as we age. Glad Kirby found something that allows him to enjoy running. Annie ... so sorry you had to turn down an invitation ... being a caregiver is not easy. Mary ... safe travels to Arizona! Heather ... hard to believe a million pounds wouldn't buy much near you. In US dollars (~1,300,000) it…

Carol ... I am not a pumpkin fan ... Fall is about apples for me. Mary ... I agree with Carol. You and your daughter could be twins! Don't seem to have done any damage to the broken leg by accidentally hopping on it. I am slowly getting the hang of putting a little weight on it. Only "walking" on carpeted area. Figure that…

Machka ... we do have delivery services of all sorts for groceries and I used them exclusively during the worst of the pandemic in my area (when I was washing groceries as well!). Grocery prices are climbing in here in the States. That coupled with increasing delivery fees and tacked on "service fees" has me (or my…

Happy Anniversary, Cheri! ... 40 years is an accomplishment worth celebrating! Beth

Tracey ... good luck with the virtual sale ... the ornaments are super cute! I forgot to mention yesterday that in PT we used scales to determine my weight and how much 25% weight bearing would be for my broken leg. Fully dressed of course and with a heavy range of motion brace, I have lost at least 10 pounds in the last…

Tracey ... I love those fall photos! Julie ... I have about 10oz of black coffee every morning. Then the rest of the day is water that is occasionally punctuated by black or green iced tea. Neither affect my ability to fall asleep so I don't worry about the time of day. Mostly just water. Sent the husband out with a very…

Flea ... glad to hear you are almost done with the chemo and will soon be able to give your body a break! Barbara ... I've been cooking quite a bit. It seems to be beyond my husband and son to figure out how to get a meal on the table. I have spoiled them. However, I do everything from my borrowed wheelchair ... no…

Pip ... uneven nails on Yogi's paw?

Lisa ... no wonder they left out the rest of that Mother Goose rhyme... wow! Flea ... thinking about you today ... Heather ... hope you feel better soon! Carol ... glad to hear your eye procedure went well! Rainy day here. It's my husband's birthday ... he scheduled a covid booster for today? I'm making an apple cobbler…