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The neighborhood we live in is very walker friendly, and there are several regulars that we meet quite frequently. We don’t know all their names, so Dave and I have given them descriptive nicknames. There is “fast-walker”, “Blondie and Baldy,” “Go Potty” (He is a policeman training his dog to potty on command), and many…

Ok, I don’t know which one of you it was, but it is your fault I have been glued to High Potential all weekend and have accomplished nothing beyond making it to church this morning. It popped up at the end of Will Trent and I thought - I believe somebody on the message board was recommending that show. I think /i’ve binged…

Rita, the time-traveling joke, after I finally got it, reminded me of why I don’t like books with a time-traveling theme. Lol. Amanda, I think Mounjaro is what my sister takes. It really manages her A1C and it has also helped with some bathroom issues from her previous medication. I’m not sure what that was - probably…

Beth, I will get the directions out on our bird feeder at some point and see if I can figure out how to make it work for us. You know how FB is always sending you suggestions for possible friends? Today, Lisa showed up on my suggestions. How does FB know these things? Drove myself to PT today, then went to Target to return…

Our squirrels used the baffle as a springboard for getting closer. We have very determined squirrels. The vaseline works the best, but we have to be diligent and not let the weather wash or wear it off.

Beth, our daughter got Dave one of those bird feeders for Christmas. The directions for his said it had to be mounted to a tree or the house. Since neither of those options was something he wanted to do, he put it back in the box. I don’t know what we’re going to do with it. If we mount it to a tree, the squirrels will…

Michele, Ezekiel bread is very expensive. It is close to $7.00 a loaf at my local Kroger. My nutritionist swears it is the best as far as clean, healthy ingredients, though. We braved the snow to go to physical therapy this morning. As soon as they were finished with me, they closed the clinic and went home. He said I had…

Mo, I will add my thoughts on Ezekiel bread. I eat it. It is definitely an acquired taste. Since it comes in the freezer, I prefer mine toasted. Because it is so hearty, I am satisfied with one piece. I like the taste of the cinnamon raisin better, but I’ve been buying the plain. They also make an English muffin and a…

Barbie. i’m so glad you have your friend to walk with in the morning and to be there with you for hard tasks. I continue to feel pretty good.i watched 4 episodes of the original Law and Order Season 1. I loved that show but didn’t even watch it until its last few years. No telling how much TV i will get through before I…

I had to be at the surgery center this morning at 6:30 a.m. i was back home before 10. I am in bed with my knee resting on a pillow. I am not in pain other than a slight headache, probably from no caffeine. I’ve made two successful trips to the bathroom, which was my biggest worry. Dave just made me a sandwich which I ate,…

Good news on the walker front: Mama remembered where she had seen the walker. It was not the shed. Lol. Bad news: I have to make another trip to her house to get it, when I was just there Wednesday. Some of you mentioned renting one. That is an option, but I didn’t want to go to the trouble if I didn’t end up needing it,…

Trying to get my ducks in a row for surgery next week. I am apprehensive about using my crutches, so I’ve been looking for a walker. They are usually a dime a dozen at the thrift stores, but I visited 3 with no luck. Mama said I could have Daddy’s rollator, but it was not in the shed where she swore she saw it Thursday. I…

Carol, how scary! Prayers. Still did not do my filing except for my DS’s car title in the supposedly fireproof “bug-out bag.” That was the most important thing. Maybe tomorrow. I did get to the UPS store to send a Christmas return but of course it was closed. Oh, well. I finished the “Bible in a year” plan I started on Jan…

We got our Christmas decorations put away today. Because of my bad knee I changed my movement goal to 4000 steps. I actually got over 6000 today in spite of my bad knee. Today was my first day with no Aleve in preparation for my surgery. Now Dave says the weather forecast says there’s a chance of snow on my surgery date.…

Barbara. i’m so sorry you are dealing with phone issues. I would be going crazy. Barbie, you continue to be in my thoughts. I ventured out to the pharmacy and grocery store today. My knee was screaming at me in the store. I could not have finished my shopping if I had not had the cart to act as a walker. Part of my problem…

Oh, Barbie, I am so sorry.

Rebecca, I just sent you a friend request on Facebook. If you get a request from someone with a Norwegian sounding last name and a very, very common middle name, it is me!

Jennifer, the kitchen is coming along nicely. I love the cookbook shelf. A whats app call from Nigeria woke me up at 6:30 this morning. A good thing I guess. We bought a new computer; my sister wants my old one for her grandson, and it is taking forever to wipe it. She wants to get on the road to go home (NOLA from…

I’ve been reading every day but not had much to say. I’ve been dealing with some new knee pain that just felt different from my regular old-lady knee pain. An MRI revealed tears in my meniscus so I will be having surgery on Jan 7 to repair that. The doctor thinks this can delay a total knee replacement another couple of…

Thanks for the recommendations, Debbie. I ordered some Deva Curls from Amazon. I found a 12-oz bottle for $20. I’ll try that. I’ve been using Kevin Murphy’s Killer Twirls. I don’t dislike it, but I’ve been struggling to get it right, and it’s nearly $40 for 6 oz. I need something a little more affordable, especially if I’m…

Debbie, what is your favorite curl-activating product? I am becoming disillusioned with mine. Ok, I am going to tell y’all my Thanksgiving story knowing full-well some of you will lose all respect for me. I am a big girl and can take it. It’s too crazy not to share. Wednesday I made the cornbread for my dressing, a pumpkin…

Carol. Thanksgiving is very late this year due to Nov 1 falling on a Friday. I’m with you. It feels like it should be this week. Barbie, thinking of you and Jake in this new season of life. I’ve been in a downward spiral of self-sabotage. I spent this morning journaling and reflecting and have picked myself up. I’ve been…

Diana, welcome! Good luck with trying to up your protein. I aim for 120 g a day and hit it most days, but I do use protein powder to help me get there - either in a smoothie, a protein coffee, or stirred into plain greek yogurt. Other things that are good to have on hand - already prepared chicken, tuna or salmon in the…

Barbara, this “not that kind of doctor” says yes, probably to you question. Thanks for all the birthday wishes and the sweet comments on my turning 70 at Gibbs Garden picture. Dave gave me that shacket for Christmas last year. I love it with all of its autumn colors. I have finally broken through my plateau. It feels good…

Rita, I am in tears over the fate of Jim. I don’t know what to say. I can’t even process what I am feeling - anger, sadness, futility, all of the above. Barbie, prayers for Jake and you.

Carol, your tree is beautiful. Rebecca, Allie, and Heather, lovely grandchildren! On protein: I shoot for 120 g of protein, 100 oz of water, 25 g of sugar or less, and less carbs than protein. I’m pretty good about hitting the protein and water goals. The other is a little harder. I don’t count the natural sugar in fruits…

We did not lose electricity at our house, but our church friends about 8 miles east of us had a tree fall that not only took the power pole next to it down, but ripped their meter box right off the side of their house. They will probably be out of power for a while. We have gotten 10 inches of rain over the last two days,…

Our washer is a whirlpool agitator-less kind. it gets our clothes clean, but then we don't often get them super dirty. It does sometimes leave detergent residue on particular dark clothes, probably because I have used more detergent than necessary. It doesn't take much. I do like that it figures out how much water is…

I applaud and respect anyone who makes the commitment to keep their online life private. I have said this before, but I will say it again for those who are newer and haven't heard it. I don't mind any of you knowing my real name, but I don't want it typed out in full in this forum because the forum is fully searchable. The…

Lisa, my sock drawer. These are hexagon dividers. It makes me happy.