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Today is Lumberjack Day! I’ll sing a chorus of “I’m a Lumberjack and I’m OK” to celebrate. My usual three-day weekend turned into a three-and-a-half-day weekend because I had to spend an extra day at the river house to get to a stopping point on the Roman shades project. I’m not even going to try to catch up on posts.…
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Good evening! Philip had his massage chair set up at the brewpub this evening, so that was something different. I think it really made us realize that we should rotate locations for this free chair massage thing, because it gives him a chance to meet different groups of people. Our town has a downtown open house kind of…
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Today is World Gratitude Day. "The hope of the founders of Gratitude Day is that by taking time, one day a year, to reflect on the many amazing things we have in our lives, it would positively impact our well-being and make us happier, more contented people." I struggle to make gratitude a daily practice - that is, to…
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Good evening, y’all! Katla – Yep, “failing Foster 101” means you got attached to your foster dog and ended up adopting it yourself! Fanncy – What a great idea to have the folding fence so your magnificent shepherd has a yard! Heather – Making a note to track down that crustless spinach pie recipe. It sounds scrumptious.…
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Happy National String Cheese Day! I'm celebrating one of my favorite snacks. Lanette - I think kaopectate is just for diarrhea. Sometimes I'll try a little canned pumpkin or plain yogurt if a dog is vomiting. My vet once had me give cimetidine (Tagamet) when my Irish wolfhound was taking meds that could cause nausea, but…
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Well, Talk Like A Pirate Day is almost over, so I’m back to standard English. Lanette – If the human version of kaopectate turns out not to be safe, any place that has horse stuff will a pure kaolin formula for horses. The only problem is finding it in dog-appropriate sizes. (I ended up with a gallon of the stuff, but with…
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Shiver me timbers, mateys, it be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Maria - Welcome! This is a hopping place to be! Dana - .8 pound isn't bad at all - at least you're maintaining. Janet - Wow! Your husband is very talented! What a gorgeous piece that is. That Shaker style really highlights the lovely wood grain. Think I could borrow…
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Evening check-in time… Carol – I water skiied and slalomed a lot when I was young. That was how our family spent a whole bunch of vacations. Most likely couldn’t even get out of the water anymore, but I’ve got good memories of days on the lake! All three of us kids were like fish, always in the water. Back then Mom could…
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Happy birthday to the United States Air Force! "On September 18, we commemorate the establishment of The United States Air Force. Almost from the moment the Wright brothers found a way to soar with the birds, aeronautical pursuits were incorporated into the military. However, it was not until September 18, 1947, that the…
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Happy International Country Music Day! I’m not a big fan, myself, but I listen to country & western every now and then. The TV show “The Voice” has given me more appreciation for it. Meg – I’m sorry your daughter is putting you through all that. It sounds so stressful! Some people just seem to have a hard time growing up…
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Happy International Dot Day! “International Dot Day is staged to encourage people of all ages to harness their creativity. The inspiration behind the event is the children’s book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. It relates the tale of a teacher who challenges one of his female pupils to take courage in her abilities and from…
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Check out the Women Ages 50+ group under the Community tab- they're very supportive! It's a high-volume group since we post about anything and everything, but there's a new group started for each month so if you get behind you can always pick up again when you're ready.
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Good evening, all! I’ve just put a quiche in the oven so after a harried day, I’ve finally got time for my evening check-in. We had some nice asparagus so I sauteed it in a little bacon fat and put it in the quiche with a few bacon bits and some parmesan cheese. We nearly always have eggs and frozen pie crust on hand, so…
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Happy National Live Creative Day! For all of you lovely creative women, I celebrate your creativity! The National Day Calendar recommends celebrating by "taking the time to invent, discover and dream." Sounds like excellent advice. Heather - I've been doing the same with the leggings and dresses. I feel more comfortable…
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Happy Positive Thinking Day! I sat right down and got to work this morning, so I never got around to my morning check-in. Now I’ve got to catch up with you all. Sharon – I love the idea of just dumping the eggs into leftover pickle brine! We’re waiting impatiently until it’s time to taste our pickled eggs. A local boy…
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Just dropping by for my evening check-in… Felicia – You and me both, sister! By the time the surgery was scheduled I couldn’t wait to part ways with my gall bladder. Machka – Glad you’ll be talking to your doctor soon. I know heart issues tend to present very differently in women, so it’s worth getting checked out. That…
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Happy Chocolate Milkshake Day! Maybe I'll throw a spoonful of cocoa powder into my banana smoothie to celebrate... Lisa - What an interesting painting technique! I really like your paintings - the color is so vibrant. Barbie - Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint can do? The house is looking great! Sharon - It sounds like…
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Carol – Equifax’s site says our information wasn’t affected. At the moment, however, Equifax’s response to their breach is so confused and underwhelming I think I’m going to wait and see what happens before deciding to whether put a fraud alert on our accounts. Becca – How sad to see all those beautiful forests damaged.…
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Today is Patriot Day in the U.s. Also No News is Good News Day, Hot Cross Bun Day, Boss/Employee Exchange Day, and Make Your Bed Day. But Patriot Day is the one we'll always remember. Beth - I'm with you, I'll never look like Ernestine Shepherd (nor do I aspire to), but she is an inspiration nonetheless. She's a reminder…
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Happy National Swap Ideas Day! I think we do our fair share of idea-swapping in this group, don’t you? Ginger – I like your priorities. If you’ve got a working coffee maker, at least you’ve covered the basic necessities! Machka – The Lady Nelson is a beauty and it sounds like a lovely tour! I have a friend from Tasmania…
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Today is Wonderful Weirdos Day! So to any wonderful weirdos in the group, this is your day. Joyce – LOL! Philip isn’t much of a cook either, but he is the one who wanted to try pickling hard-boiled eggs. I enjoy canning and they’re really easy so I was up for the challenge. (You can’t safely preserve pickled eggs at home…
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I’ve been trying to check in and post twice a day so the posts don’t pile up quite so much in between. Pip – Ooh, an Airstream! It looks like a beauty! And Kirby sounds like a real treasure. Lanette – Good idea to have your property surveyed. We discovered at our last house that the fence on one side didn’t follow the…
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Happy Star Trek Day! JanetR - I really like that photo of several ornaments together. They are lovely, and you must be SO patient to do such intricate work. Joyce - Well, it's always good to hear from you, no matter what MFP is calling you today! Allie - So happy you'll have your own place to enjoy at the end of all this…
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Allie – I’ve heard other stories about people suing family over accidents, and apparently some insurance company policies lead to that sort of thing. That is, a person’s insurance may pay but then go after the homeowner for reimbursement, or refuse to pay unless the person has made an attempt to collect from the…
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Happy Grandma Moses Day! I'm very fond of primitive art. Anna Mary Robertson Moses didn't start her career as a painter until she was in her 70s. What an inspiration! DJ - I'm happy to hear that you're planning ahead, just in case! Michele - This is going to be me someday (although I do actually use the bananas now and…
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Y’all, I did it! I started back on my strength training program tonight. Right now I’m feeling pleasantly tired all over. I’m hoping to see some real progress with general strength and stability, especially in the knee I smashed last July. Just had to share this little victory! -Yvonne in TX
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Happy Random Acts of Poetry Day! Joyce - I'm the one with the Maine Coon. He's really tactile with those big mitts. He pats things, and he likes to play with (but not in) water. He has a typical soft voice, but he uses it to make a lot of different sounds like chirps and trills. He's not much of a lap cat, but he likes to…
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Lenora – I’m so sorry to hear your daughter-in-law and son lost their baby. I’ll hold them in the light. Hope they are able to comfort each other in the days to come. Felicia – Wow, trail running really does sound like fun! Don’t think I could manage it since my knee injury, but it must feel kind of free to run in a…
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Happy International Day of Charity! With everything going on in the world right now, this is a good time to honor the work of individuals and organizations that have a heart for helping others. Mary - Oh, no, what a stressful bump in your RV journey! Hope you were back on the road in no time. Heather - Ooh, I wish Philip…
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Good morning and a happy Labor Day to those of you in the U.S.! If you've ever enjoyed weekends, lunch breaks, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, 40-hour work weeks, etc., thank a labor union! Heather - Thanks for your kind words! I used to take off by myself all the time. Time and money constraints have prevented it in…
