how about drinking?
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Gorgeous - thanks Jazzy
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kJazzy, the blue skies really set off the colors. Beautiful
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Jazzy,
Lovely foliage to kick off Thanksgiving week.
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Good day friends:
It's Thankgiving week and I am off again from work (whoo hoo) and at the tail end of a cold that still feels like it's kicking my butt. I am heading out to do some errands then will head the pool and also hit the steam room there which will help with the last of it. I was super busy this weekend with to dos and friends over yesterday for some wine and tapas (and I do have a wine recommendation for those of you who are interested). I have a full day tomorrow with some apts, lunch with a friend, some yoga and more. I have to settle down on Wed and do some food prep for my friendsgiving on Wed.
Wishing everyone a good holiday this week who is celebrating. For those who may be in treatment at this time, I was going through cancer treatment around this time 13 years ago and in many ways, it still feels like yesterday. Try to keep your holidays as simple as you can and enjoy what you can.
Blessings for good health, good times and good food this week to all the sisters here.
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Jazzy - yes, I would be interested in the wine recommendation. Hope you can get rid of the cold before Thursday.
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One of the online comics I follow is XKCD.com. It's mostly science humor, but one of the themes he's visited is his wife's breast cancer journey. Apparently, they're celebrating 15 years NED!
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Jazzy,
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Hump Day! The deed's been done. Mom signed the papers Monday, the facility people moved what furniture she will use in the new room yesterday, now I have to move all her clothes, personal items, etc from the old apartment to the new room and then have movers move everything left into storage. Throughout the day yesterday I noticed Mom taking another big step down in her short term memory and cognitive function. If what she is telling me is true (which may or may not be, its hard to tell right now) the staff isn't letting her do anything for herself without supervision. I'm telling myself that the staff is just trying to get to know what she can and can't do safely. On the up side, there are Assisted Living suites with an ocean view and Mom will go on the priority list for when the next one opens up, which, of course, there's no way of telling when that might happen, but at least it gives mom some hope of getting the ocean view back. So, it's back to daily trips to see her until all her stuff is moved out of the apartment. Two moves in 27 days. No wonder Mom is more confused and out of sorts much of the time.
Carole--cramped is a good description of Mom's new "Suite." But she is on the priority list for a bigger Suite if/when one opens up. Hopefully it will also have an ocean view, too. Glad to hear the bloodwork is mostly good.
Jazzy--beautiful pictures! I’d love to hear the wine recommendation! It sounds like you are having a great Thanksgiving week!
Good Morning, Minus, Wren, Teka!
Miriandra--it's amazing all the places BC pops up.
Pumpkin Martini
Ingredients
• 2 ounces* vodka
• ½ ounce heavy cream (or coconut milk, for vegan)
• ½ ounce (to 1 ounce**) pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Graham crackers, for the rimInstructions
- Prepare the rim: Crush a graham cracker with your fingers, and place it on a plate. On another plate, add a small pool of maple syrup. Run the rim of a martini glass in the maple syrup first, rotating the glass so the rim is evenly coated. Then roll the rim in the crushed graham crackers until evenly coated.
- Shake the drink: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until cold. Strain the drink into the prepared martini glass.
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Costco cotes du rhone 2023 vintage. YUM!
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Wally - my Costco no longer has the Cotes du Rone - but I agree - it is wonderful.
Jazzy - I remember liking Cupcake.
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MinusTwo - same here. This red velvet blender was a new try and was a great cocktail wine
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Well, it's good to read that a little drinking might not kill me…after my diagnosis…had the surgeon, oncologist, and several other doctors tell me no drinking as it makes your body produce estrogen…I had surgery a year ago and 10 radiation treatments…tried 3 estrogen blockers…which made me very sick…not taking anything now…am drinking 2 glasses of wine a day and I feel good…I am tired and want to keep my blinders on and trust God…
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Hi pegkel
I have enjoyed my wine for 30 years and figure what doesn't kill me makes me stronger 😋
I remember getting all the nay's about drinking and all the advice about diet and different studies, etc. etc. etc. well I'm still here after my first diagnosis 30 years ago and hanging in there , don't stress the small stuff and enjoy what gives you pleasure!
Cheers,
Jill
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Quality of life is as important to consider as quantity of life!
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Black Friday……
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Twofer Tuesday! I got woken up early this ayem by the phone, a robocall from the school district that I work in a few years back notifying me of no school today because of the winter storm that is coming in. Snow is expected to start here around 10 ayem, and in about an hour where Mom is. 3 to 6 inches predicted. Looks like we'll have a white Christmas this year.
Mom seems to be settling into her new room. She really likes some of the "girls" who work there, isn't quite so happy with a couple others, which is about normal. I've not been down to see her for several days now to give her time to get to know the staff and for the staff to get to know her and for them to establish a bit of a routine. The last couple of days Mom has sounded a lot better on the phone. She's going out to all 3 meals a day and most of them she likes quite well, and the staff are starting to remember her preferences. She's started spending some time in the public areas between meals, watching TV or looking out the window at the ocean. I'm starting to feel less anxious and guilty, even if I still jump every time the phone rings until I see it's not from the facility. I've even started getting some little things done around my place again. The puppers seem to be happy to have me home more.
Jazzy--I've seen Cupcake wine in the stores, havn't tried it yet. The Red Velvet sounds like it's pretty good!
Wally--I've picked up some nice roses from cotes du rhoné at Sam's Club from time to time, good wines made there!
Morning, Minus!
Pegkel--welcome to the HTL, great to have you here! Also glad to hear you are feeling good.
Bigred62--I'm with you, enjoy what is pleasurable without going overboard is a good approach to just about everything as far as I am concerned.
Miriandra--AMEN!
Teka--LOL!!
Mulled Wine
Ingredients
• 20 whole cloves
• 8 whole star anise
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 1 whole nutmeg, smashed
• 2 (750-ml) bottles dry red wine (such as Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, or Pinot Noir)
• 4 (6- x 1-inch) orange peel strips (from 2 large oranges)
• 2 vanilla bean pods, halved lengthwise
• 2 ounces pure maple syrup
• 2 ounces honey
• 6 ounces applejack brandy (such as Laird’s)Directions
1. Heat cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in a small skillet over low, stirring often, until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer spice mixture to a large saucepan over medium-low; stir in wine, orange peel strips, vanilla bean pods, maple syrup, and honey. Slowly bring wine mixture to just below a simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let steep until spices bloom and infuse into wine, about 30 minutes.
3. Return saucepan to medium-low; stir in applejack, if desired, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture (through a fine wire-mesh strainer, if desired) into a large heatproof bowl. Ladle mulled wine into glasses.From
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NM, good news that your mom is adjusting to life at her new home. Stay warm!
It's 43 degrees here, windy and cloudy. DH and I have switched from martinis to bourbon Old-Fashioneds for our cocktails. And we've been lighting our gas logs in the fireplace. Very cozy.
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Only 38 in Houston this morning. It's time for me to switch to bourbon too Carole.
NM - glad to hear the news about your Mom adjusting & maybe actually liking some things. I know the puppers are glad to have you home more.
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H & I did plenty of shopping on Cyber Monday.
Christmas cards are in the mail.
We're looking forward to supporting local stores while shopping for stocking stuffers.
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NM when our mom went into assisted living, they asked that no one visit for a bit to help her settle in. They know how to help them adjust and find new routines. Overall it sounds like things are working 🙏
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Minus two that's cold for your neck if the woods. We've been down in the 20s at night and getting snow this week
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