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Re: Wednesday Weigh In
Down 1, still not getting to the gym as much as I would like, but at least am back to where I was. TT
trmtab
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Wally I’m so sorry about your DH. That must be so difficult. Hugs to you.
My fatigue today was from staying up too late, getting up too early and a low blood sugar episode that while they don’t happen often, when they do they always wipes me out. I’ll be fine tomorrow.
Re: how about drinking?
I ordered a butt-load of boxed wine. Should arrive on Thursday.
I want to thank all of you who donated to my lark on the go-fund-me. I've asked that all the money be returned, so please look for your refunds. Just a shout-out that I appreciate you, gals.
wallycat
Re: STFU (Shut the F*** UP)
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$444444444444444444, my hair kinda looked like that for the luncheon today, Matched the top. I was with a range of colors, many white to gray-----------and colors colored.-------I used about 4 color chalks. Only several compliments.
But the group wasn't used to it. Which is odd, b/c they are the Brit qroup-------this was the Xmas party. Their usual parties are pretty wild. Even if they are white hairs.
Unbenownst to me or her------a great gal name Peggy and I sat next to each other--happenstance---------she introduced her self as having a hearing loss and early stage dementia. OMG.. I'm life long hearing loss-------and understand short term memory and long term memory loss. Kept translating the table conversation to her. It was great. Even if she didn't remember it 5 or 1 minute later didn't matter. Kept her in the moment. We had lot's of laughs and asked the table what they were talking about and talked in her ear and she offered her opinion. ...........What I learned later was she would scream out at other functions----take me home etc. I told my dear friend Maureen. If this gal comes to another function------I'm there.
Peggy's 85 has a disability of hearing, dementia she announces to everyone. Why? Every word we shared was cognizant. Did show signs of repetitiveness. But the JOY I had was I kept here in the conversation at the table. COOL. VERY COOL.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@irishlove I am so very happy on your remission news, takes out cancer from what you deal with in your life. Please continue to visit us here anyway, we all love to hear from you.
I forgot to complete my post today so here is how today went, completed laundry, bed was not made, will make it to get into it easier and make it up tomorrow.
I ate one of the beef and macaroni meals, heated 5 mins in microwave, put slices of garlic bread on top of it and heated those for the last minute. Once out, put some regular mayo as a binder, salt and sour cream and onion seasoning. Very good meal. Then couple hours later ate up the rest of my potato chips, sour cream and cheese flavour and after that a yogurt, was really very nice to eat
Re: Contemplative practices - Affirmations, white light visualizations, healing meditations
@threetree i know, that’s why it’s a practice lol. I read recently it takes 28 days and 5 minutes a day to form a new habit. I’m going for the kindness and forgiveness habit.. I’ll keep you posted lol… 🙏
@henry994 i love a mantra Breathe practice too. So calming to quiet the mind and center with an image.
Here is a new image/ pic from the James Webb Space Telescope, dark matter. I love this one.
Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
hi @gailmary here is YouTube I’ve used for neuropathy , perhaps try this if it feels right. The maple tree cancer alliance was recommended to me by my surgeon a few years back, and I had a personal trainer from there for a bit too. All online. The founder made this video, and I found it helpful for balance and strength . ❤️❤️ wishing you healing and joy, Rhonda
Re: Cats, cats, cats
Cats are so amazing! Where else can you get unconditional love and total judgement in the same moment?
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I’ve covered my plants with sheets and pillowcases for the last time. (I say with fingers crossed) Today was the third morning of pulling off the sheets. First day I had to wash them all because of the sprinkler system going off. Second day no sprinkler went off and I was able to toss them in the garage to use again. Today, back in the washer they went.
I think the succulents survived, but really yet to be seen. The plant that looks worrisome is the bougainvillea. The leaves look off and so do the remaining flowers. Time will tell. The giant thorns seem fine, haha!
We were supposed to go for a wilderness walk but SO is having a sinus headache or similar. He laid down for a bit. He’s even said he probably won’t want to go out to dinner tonight. I’ll have to go to Carole’s for dinner, she’s cooking and I had nothing planned. Tee hee.
cindyny
Re: how about drinking?
Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Twofer Tuesday! I was just looking at the local weather predictions for today and was amazed to see that the temps are anticipated to get into the double digits, but not only double digits, it might get all the way up to 32 degrees! A dip over the weekend then back into the 30s, with night time temps mostly staying above 0! This looks really good to me, I am getting very tired of being cold and dealing with the icicles and dripping. Of course there will be a lot more dripping to deal with, but that's ok. It will help start melting off the snow.
mOmmy--I think I'm getting a mini-heat wave! Maybe a "warm up wave"?
Minus--Mom's PCP does stay on top of things. And the reality is that Mom isn't going to pursue treatment for anything unless it's causing her a problem, and she's not seeing death as something to avoid at all costs. Mom and her PCP had that conversation a couple years ago, and signed a POLST and DNR, and the PCP reviews it with Mom almost every visit. So Mom her PCP and I are all on the same page, and it's not the "see this number, start this treatment, see that number change to that treatment" algorithm that specialty clinics and hospitals follow. Frankly, I was surprised when the hematologist talked about Mom not starting the hydroxyurea and opting for a better quality of life instead. It's rare that option is even mentioned to patients. Of course, it doesn't generate any income for the practice or hospital, so not the preferred path for them.
Jazzy--I am jealous! I'm usually quite jealous of my brother and SIL this time of year when they have temps in the 50s and 60s, but right now they have 16 inches of snow from the big storm! Thankfully, that big storm headed out to sea and missed Maine entirely.
Teka--Brr is right! As for Phil--you fire up the grill, I'll bring the wine!
Morning, Carole!
Miriandra---interesting read, thanks for sharing!
Carole--I've never been to Mardi Gras, and my opinion is purely based of media portrayals, but I can't help but think that Mardi Gras parade goers probably have a blood antifreeze level that will keep them going for quite a while!
Jazzy--Wow! Quite something to come upon unexpectedly!
Wally--You are welcome, and the donation did bounce back. It was fun!
King Cake, Baby
INGREDIENTS
• 1.5 oz Big Easy Whiskey
• 0.5 oz Cinnamon syrup
• 0.25 oz Licor 43
• 0.5 oz Half and half
• 1 Dash of bitters
• Purple, gold and green edible glitter for garnish.
DIRECTIONS
1. Chill the Glass Place your coupe glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice and water while you prepare the drink.
2. Combine Ingredients Add the whiskey, cinnamon syrup, Licor 43, half and half, and bitters into a cocktail shaker.
3. Chill and Aerate Fill the shaker with plenty of ice. Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds.
4. Strain Double strain into your coupe glass to ensure a silky texture without ice shards.
5. Garnish with Flair Gently sprinkle the purple, gold, and green edible glitter over the top of the foam. You can do this with a stencil or freeform.
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