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Hi, everyone! I miss y'all but, for now at least, life is really in my way and I'm struggling to keep up with everything. I hope all are well! Carol from NC

Go Alison!! I always do planks on my forearms because my wrists can't tolerate it. However, if you are insistent on doing planks, push-ups, etc. with your arms straight, try gripping a small hand weight. That keeps your wrist straight instead of in the bent position. (I learned this in PT.) I think they make things just…

There is no way I can catch up reading after being out of town for several days and then having an attack of the killer migraine. However, I am alive and doing reasonably well. I hope everyone else is, too! Carol in NC

Marcelyn - I'm right there with you on the pain tolerance scale! If my daughter is with me, she always pipes up and tells them to add three points to whatever I tell them. I had rotator cuff repair one year ago tomorrow. I'm grateful that I had it, but it was a difficult experience. Linda - Are you at Table Rock in North…

Barb - I agree with you about 19-year-old boys! Just think how I feel that my 19-year-old son is the director, aka "adult in charge," for a summer program! :astonished:

That's funny about Texas A&M. We don't have A&M schools here; we have A&T(Technical) schools. NC State University began as an agricultural college (has a vet school) and is often referred to as "Moo U." I was proud of my alma mater's mascot. We were the Fightin' Christians! LOL They got a new president about 12-15 (?)…

Charlene - My two cents worth...I decided to do maintenance for a couple of months after I hit my first goal (onederland). It didn't end well. Once I got out of the habit of limiting my calories to the "losing" number, it was incredibly hard to get back on track when I started back. I've ended up gaining some weight back.…

NYKaren - As I was reading your post about your daughter working part time, it occurred to me that maybe she is trying to make the right choice for her emotional well-being. As she is dealing with the end of high school and the unknown of going off to college, maybe she instinctively knows that the stress of working full…

I have made the sad discovery that getting extra steps in is much less fun when one is walking out leg cramps. :disappointed: It's well over an hour past my bedtime but the cramps won't leave me alone. Oh well, tomorrow is Friday and my short day. Good night! Carol in NC

Good afternoon! I've finally caught up with something like 300 posts. :hushed: Welcome to all of the newbies! Someone (Katla?) asked about me setting up a consulting type service to teach folks how to use their computer software. I've done some freelancing with that, as well as teaching at the local community college, but…

Good morning! I'm excited for Penny and Heather! Alison - I know everyone has already said it, but you should have access to your bank accounts and know exactly where all of the money is going. My ex kept me in the dark for most of the years we were married and heaven only knows how much he had stashed away when he…

Good morning! I didn't get to read yesterday so I just caught up. I can't remember a lot of stuff to post individually on, but here are the things I DO remember... Alison - Other folks beat me to it, but I agree with them--You didn't fail at your marriage. Tom is/did. It took me a little while to get that after my divorce.…

Only have a minute... Michele - Azaleas come in non-deciduous varieties and many will stay small--just ask before you buy. Also ask about their blooming season because some bloom earlier than others. You should be able to do camelias where you are. I had two at my old house and they were awesome--shiny green leaves all…

Good morning! Joyce and Becca - You and your respective hubbies are in my thoughts and prayers today. Livermush is evidently a Southern thing and maybe even a Southern mountain thing. Most people around here eat Neese's livermush but my hometown has Hunter's livermush. My father and grandparents would take the liver from…

Karen in VA – Thanks for the suggestions. I do make myself log and “start over” immediately. Unfortunately, there’s never anything left to put in the trash. Beth – I’ve never heard of the meal enders. I will see if I can find some. Thanks! Katla – Thank you for the reminder to be kind to myself. I really needed to hear…

I have exciting news! The boy child finally bought a truck!!! We went to "neighboring" town this morning and paid for it and he drove it home. WHY this couldn't have happened six months ago, I haven't a clue, but at least it is done! Last week obviously upset me and, I don't know why, but I have been punishing myself with…

Hi all! Sorry I disappeared after sharing my tale of woe. My meeting went better than expected although I was told that I bordered on insubordination with my question as to whether all staff were treated like I am. Turns out, the complainant and I had a couple of days of very civil back and forth discussion until I found…

Good morning, everyone! (It probably won't be morning by the time I finish, though.) Joyce - (((Hugs))) to you and Charlie. I had a great weekend including a hike with my son on Sunday. It was really good to be outside on such a beautiful day and it was good to be able to do something with Andrew. On Saturday, I cooked…

Good Friday evening! I am soooo glad it's the weekend. It has not been a particularly bad week (other than computer issues this morning), but the only evening I was home was on Wednesday. Although nutrition hasn't been spectacular, I've done well with calories. I made the Fitbit's request of 250 steps per workday hour (10…

Michele - I seem to remember you asking about a lighthouse. I thought of you when I saw these. They are made from terra cotta pots.

Popping in to say hello. I'm doing pretty well on food intake. I haven't begun walking regularly like I want but we're having storms here every evening which makes it hard. I am trying to fulfill the desires of my Fitbit that I walk at least 250 steps every hour. I missed it today but I think my hours overlapped once. This…

Marking my spot. Thanks for your kind words about HB2. Miriam - I feel so bad for your grandson. I detest those that pushed the bill through. And, they're using fear to hide the other nastinesd included in the bill. Heather - I read some of the stuff going on around you. Thanks for thanking the time to read about HB2!…

Hi all! Janet - I am so sorry! As the others have said, please take time to feel the virtual hugs being sent. Nikki - I believe you asked about online dating. I joined both OurTime and Zoosk. Both have their perks. Zoosk seems to have more to choose from. I've met a couple of nice guys a couple who weren't so nice. I'm…

Dawn - Which college in NC? Becca - Quit beating up on yourself! I received a callback from the orthopedist's office today. Evidently, it is not unusual to have a random flare up and, if it still hurts on Monday, I'm to call back. It is better than now than it was this past Monday, so I hope it finishes going away on its…

Hope everyone in the path of the storms stay safe!! Had a filling replaced this morning. NOT FUN!! I will need to call tomorrow because I found a rough place that I'm afraid will get caught by brushing and flossing. Tonight, my daughter and I went to the local university (Michele - It was Elon.) for the spring performance…

Happy birthday, DJ!

It feels good to be reading regularly again! I just made four breakfasts for this week and am going to portion some raw veggies to take in my lunch box. Before I go to bed I plan to have some lunches and dinners planned. I've been messing about, not eating properly and not exercising. And--big surprise--I'm not liking…

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I'm so sorry, Chris!! ((((hugs)))) Yay, Kim!!! *crossed fingers* Alison - That sounds totally like something my ex would have done. Some idiots decided to play disc golf in the middle of the night and hit the "hole" right outside my bedroom window at 2:30 a.m.! I am so tired!! If they come back, I will go ahead and call…

Just popping in to say that I'm alive. The illness I had last week knocked me out for the entire week and I'm still tired. Can't read long enough to catch up but I did see that DrKatieBug hit onederland! Woohoo! Back to work I go... Carol in NC