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heykim · #61 10-06-2005, 04:12 AM

thanks peg... :-) i enjoy each and every comment that someone posts in my journal... its like a coffee klatch that i never have had in my life..:-)

jude.. good LORD... i cannot even imagine...
living in a small town... its easy to forget all the grief i used to see in the schools in portland or in phoenix...
sending good thoughts your way...

rachael... i agree with peg.. the more you can talk about a death.. the easier it is to handle it..

alida.. i have always had sinus problems... even had surgury several years ago...
but i have NEVER had a problem getting rid of one.. even after only a few days on the antibiotics...

stronger strains of bugs eh?

RQP · #62 10-06-2005, 06:33 AM

Hey lovelies, boy you guys are so good to come to when I need to get out of my head?

Ok, I got a hold of my d*mn self and bought the tickets and got the hotel room down the street and I leave tonight for Spain. I will spend three days visiting with Julian (Tere?s DH) and visit Tere?s gravesite and visit with the families and generally be there to help, cook, wash, shop, or do nothing? but I need to DO something. Is this selfish? Am I assuaging guilt?? Maybe ? but my mom wrote me the following last night,

?Dearest Rachel, We are sad beyond measure that Tere has gone and feel your grief for her passing and the great sadness you feel at not getting there sooner. I felt the same way when Nana was in extremis and I went to Provence. She didn't know that I wasn't there, but I did. We all falter--the ONLY good thing about guilt is that it can instruct us. Your being there this weekend to share the family's terrible pain and to honor your dear Tere will be remembered by the Sanchez' through all the coming years. All our love to you and Roger. Mom and Dad

As usual, my brilliant mother is right on the mark.

Peg, thank you thank you thank you ? and like Brenda I want to hear that good story!! Please post it.

Alida, I agree ? if we spent every day on a high cheery note we?d be psycho! I think it is very healthy to have down days ? those days we retrench, lay about and just reenergize. I think it?s the body?s (and mind?s) way to say? oooook, let?s take ?er easy for a little while. The only issues come when that?s ALL we do ? then there is trouble. You are such a consistently energizing person for the rest of the world that you NEED to occasionally recharge those batteries!

Barb, VERY funny topless comment? I have to admit my first flash was, well, my goodness! And then I thought, ?YOU GO GIRL!!!!? Those truckers would drive right off the highway ? you would disrupt interstate transportation!!

Oh Judy, your predicament sounds like many for QUALITY public educators around the country? my parents, an aunt, three cousins, sister were/are all teachers. It is disgraceful how we as a nation treat our most valuable (IMHO) resources. One of the charities that DH and I give to every year is Donors Choose ? the community/public helping teachers in underfunded schools to fund their needs (sometimes basic stuff, art supplies, books, musical instruments, sports equipment, the lists are endless). Any one who is interested ? this is what we ask our families for for Christmas every year ? we sure as heck don?t need anything! http://www.donorschoose.org/ It?s one of the most worthwhile set-ups around.

Donna, absolutely go for that raise?I spent years in HR and it is amazing to watch the difference between men and women ask for raises/promotions. Men just do it ? and ?expect? to have it happen, women attach emotion to it and worry it and frequently undercut themselves. Women find it more difficult to separate business from personal and as a result attach more to the request than need be. If the organization is big enough to warrant your having to write a formal request letter ? I?d be happy to help out if you wanted. Find out what others at your skill level and job in other companies are paid, list all the ways you go above and beyond ? make the request all about ?you? (use lots of statements that begin with ?I?) not how you do others? jobs or clean up other messes. Yikes, there I go.. ok, disregard the blatant advice/meddling?. Sorry! And GOOD LUCK!

Ok gals? I have not been eating well (way too little ? getting under 800-900 calories these last few days) but I am at 138 pounds so every cloud has a silver lining. I will be off line after late tonight and through next Wednesday morning ? I will miss you terribly but am carrying you all in my heart ? bless you all for your love?

KCTinter · #63 10-06-2005, 09:22 AM

Rachel, I am so glad you are going ahead with your plans for Spain. You have to be there! (NO, it is not selfish. You are being very unselfish, loving and giving). Peg's suggestion about talking about Dona Teresa's death seems good. I've never actually thought about it that way, but it makes sense. The note from your Mom was so wonderful. You are lucky you still have her.

Congrats on 138! It's understandable that you are eating a little less now. You do what you have to do.

Judy, what is it with legislatures mucking with education? They have no clue yet think they are qualified to run education's little red wagon. Kansas City's school system was in a mess for years. Many, many superintendents, court orders, etc. I did not follow the story closely, but it was such a big deal, it was hard to miss. As usual, Peg's advice is right on. Care for yourself. Then you are "whole" and can care for your students.

Peg, LOL. Whole page? You're a thread hog! Seriously, I love reading your posts. Indeed, everyone's posts! As Kim mentioned, it's like a big Coffee Klatch. I'll bet Terry will have some suggestions about what to wear! I've always wondered if people in CA followed the "no white after Labor Day" rule. I remember visiting some friends in San Francisco on the way back from Hawaii. It was May and it was cold and rainy.

I had no idea our posts were "monitored" for length! Go ahead and re-type the story, if you don't mind. LOVE your stories!!

I am sure the funk I was in was because of the blind/face thingy. The blind fell on areas where my sinuses are. So the sinus behind my right eye felt crummy. My eye lid is black and blue. Slept a lot and ate a lot. I think there was a bit of slef-pity, too. Because of my busy week, I spent a lot of time over the weekend getting ready for my jobs. Less "me" time. Feeling better today!

Kim, is it possible your body is getting resistant to the meds for your sinus infection? How are you feeling today? You mentioned an operation on your sinuses. What was it for? And what did the doctors do?

Donna, do you leave this weekend? Has it been two weeks already since your "home vacation?" We will miss your posts!!

Good for you to TELL your boss about a raise!!! When will you tell him? Tomorrow? If you have a chance to post before leaving, please do. I know we are all going to wonder what he says!

Customs confiscated dog and cat food?? Whaa??? They can be so picky. Good idea to check out their site. Make sure they don't have silk panties listed!

Brenda, did you get something accomplished yesterday? At least for 15 minutes?

Terry, Ilse, Barb, and Shelley (wherever you are)

Gotta get ready for my etch job today. Have to remember to take the camera!

Sigh. I am back at 135. Back where I started. Sigh.

Have a great day!

bkloots · #64 10-06-2005, 12:36 PM

Drive by to Alida: Yes, it was Jim Northcraft. Not a close colleague, but someone I knew by sight and reputation in the creative world. Such a terrible loss.

The workshop with the poet laureate Ted Kooser is today. Found out that a crew from NPR has been following him around, and received permission to record our workshop! Shy writers invited to opt out. Would I mind having one of my poems critiqued on national radio?? Anything for a laugh! LOL If and when this becomes an actual program, I'll try to let you know.

Gotta run.

pegster · #65 10-06-2005, 01:11 PM

Hi Gang!

I can't believe how early you post, Alida and Kim! Kim: I know that when you post at midnight you just haven't gone to bed yet. But, Alida! 5:30 am?? When exactly IS that?

Got up with a migraine lurking. I'm sitting in my dark office and trying to pretend that it isn't going to hit. Maybe if I do this long enough it won't!

Had my exit interview last night at the church. It was a real love in. So nice!!! They had nothing but terrific things to say about me and my ministry with them for two years. Wow! I'll tell you.......that is really different for me. So nice. The idiot was there and didn't say much. I was sure to tell them how great it was with the person who was in his person before him. I used names, so it was not said explicitly, but it was there. They can deal with it now.

Donna: One more day, girlfriend! Woohoo! I can't imagine why customs would take dog food and cat food. How stupid is that??? I bet that officer just needed it for his dog and cat at home!! They are not above that you know. (What? Me? Cynical?) We will miss you for the time that you are gone. How long is it again? Two weeks? Not sure that we can go that long without hearing from you. But, I guess we'll survive.

Alida: Glad that you recognized that that little blind accident caused more than a bruise to your face. It also caused a bruise to your heart. I've started falling more than I used to in my old age. (Of course, there is that thing about being careful when you walk on ice?!) Anywho, I have begun giving myself a little time to recover from a fall than I would have. I have realized that it shakes some "little girl" part of myself that wants to bawl. So, I try to feed (word intentional) her with affection and attention instead of food.

Kimmie: Gosh, how great to hear from you. Thanks for taking the time to post here, girl. How's moon doing anyway? I give you a lot of credit for not nagging him about that test. If it were me, I think that I would have scheduled it for him. My DH is a hemophiliac. He also has heart problems. Add that to the fact that the dermatologist keeps taking little pieces off his face and arms and I am a wreck sometimes (when I let myself obsess about it) with his cavalier attitude about it all. "I take good care of myself," he says. Well, he eats correctly and exercises. What can I say? If I had my way I think I would put him in a padded room and make sure that he has food and water. (HA HA) He, of course, insists on going on these around the world expeditions where his life is always in danger. Sigh. (He went to the travel clinic yesterday and got all his shots for India in January)

Terry: Yea. Tell me, girl. What should I pack for a winter in soca? I remember some really cold days. But, of course, that was before I had experienced -30 degrees. Also, before I had experienced snow or ice or any of the BIG weather things that happen east of the Mississippi. I grew up in SoCa, you know. Lived there until I was 40. Pretty much raised my kids there.

Wondering what you have decided about the tile? Are you going to move out? Where will you go? Can you take the cats?

Judy: Sheesh! I can't believe how stupid the legislature can be abourt educational costs. I lived in SoCa when they passed the infamous Prop. 13, which took away from the schools all taxes from homeowners. Oh, Judy! I worry about your health. Living with all that stress year after year is just not good. I'm praying for you, girlfriend.

Brenda: So, how was your day yesterday? What did you do?

Rachel: Now, listen........I do not tear up easily. I seldom cry. In my life, there is little to cry ABOUT anymore. But, your Mom's letter made me want to cry. I had tears runnning down my cheeks. What a wise and wonderful Mom she is. And how absolutely wonderful that you SEE it. Good for both of you for seeing treasure that you are, both alone, and to each other. Good for you for going to Spain. Absolutely the right decision. We'll be right here in the living room, gathered around the room on big pillows and comfortable rocking chairs, drinking wine and coffee and water, just waiting for you to get back to complete our circle. Love you dearly too.

Barb: NPR!!!!! How exciting!!! Oh, do let us know. I listen to NPR all the time. We'll be waiting for you too, girl!! Have a great time. Enjoy.

Well, my eating yesterday was good and it showed on the scale this morning. I'm back to 176, which is the 10 pound mark. I would sure like it if I kept going down instead of bouncing up and down. Here are my numbers for yesterday:

Calories 1185
Fat 53%
Protein 29%
Carbs 20g 7%
Alcohol 10% (I get big points in Diet Power for wine. I had 6 freakin ozs!)

Peace, Peg

BC · #66 10-06-2005, 01:14 PM

Quickie!

Rachel, my dearest, you are so fortunate to have the love and wisdom in your life of both of your loving Mothers. I am so very glad you are going to Spain, to be with your Spanish family, to help, to feel, to share memories.

Alida, I really do understand some of that mood. After all, if a shot of Novocaine can send me wailing and leave me funky for a day, I can imagine such a whack in the face leaving some emotional as well as physical aftermath. You had a shock! Think of the adrenalin rush, the pain reaction! Sounds right to me you'd need some recovery time.

Ok why is it that as women we tend to think that any time we spend going less than 100%, or we do anything out of the routine for ourselves (even when we know in our hearts it's right and necessary), we wonder if we are "feeling sorry for ourselves." Let's all cut that out!!!!

Barb, that is Very Exciting News! I hope you'll share some details of the day with us. I'd love to see you on PBS. Are you really feeling as blas? as you sound this morning ? I wouldn't be!

Kim, you cutie, may the green slime slink into the sunset, leaving you clean, clear, an shiny sinuses.

Dragging my sorry you-know-what off to my knitting teacher this morning. I have NOT accomplished much on the socks this week......or anything else for that matter.

pegster · #67 10-06-2005, 01:16 PM

About that story: It was the story of my Mom's passing. I'll tell it sometime when it is appropriate. I DO tell death stories. Honestly, I think that it is so important. My research (and my personal experience) tells me that the value in telling the story is that the story changes as the healing happens. It's a wonderful thing.

teelbee · #68 10-06-2005, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peg

Terry: Yea. Tell me, girl. What should I pack for a winter in soca? I remember some really cold days. But, of course, that was before I had experienced -30 degrees. Also, before I had experienced snow or ice or any of the BIG weather things that happen east of the Mississippi. I grew up in SoCa, you know. Lived there until I was 40. Pretty much raised my kids there.

LOL, Peg. California is the "Land of a 1000 Microclimates", you know. I often joke, "if you don't like the weather, just go for a 30-minute drive and it will be different". That is ~so~ true in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I've always lived (major ocean influence on the weather). Driving east from the coast; it can be 65 degrees at the coast, 80 degrees in the Santa Clara Valley, and 95 degrees in the Livermore Valley - all within a 1-hour drive.

But Redlands is inland, so that's a different scenario. It's quite a bit colder in the winter and much warmer in the summer than here. According to Sunset Western Garden Book, Redlands is in Climate Zone 18: Southern California's Interior Valleys, Above and Below the Thermal Belts.

Quote:

... the major influcence on the climate is the the continental air mass; the ocean determines the climate no more than 15 percent of the time. ...

...over a 20-year period, winter lows range from 28 to 10 degrees F.

The SWGB chart shows that frost is likely from December through February. I remember the inland fog and frost can be bone-chillingly cold. So, yeah, do bring some of your winter woolies! I doubt that you'll be slipping and falling on ice, but you will want some warm socks and stout shoes.

One thing that's always amused me is how quickly the snowbirds from the east acclimate. The first winter, they think it's balmy as all getout. The next year, they are "freezing" their butts off with the rest of us when the temp falls into the 50s.

This was typified by Dwayne, our old plumber. The first year he moved here from South Dakota, he never wore anything warmer than a short-sleeve cotton shirt. The second winter, you couldn't pry him out of a down jacket! :shiver:

laffingbead · #69 10-06-2005, 06:19 PM

How are you doing?

My DD's house sale has fallen through. This is the second set of buyers they have had problems with. As a result, their house is back on the market. And, they will not be moving in with us this weekend.

I went to a local library and took some books out about inflammation. I glanced at two of them. Both are in favor a a vegetarian diet. One book recommends at least 13 servings of fruit a day, along with 7 servings of green veggies, 6 servings of yellow and red veggies, one serving of white veggies, a white potato, and a serving of root vegetables a day. In addition to this, 4-7 servings of legumes per week, no oil. I could see it working if someone juices fruits and vegetables, otherwise, that's a lot of food to eat. I still have two more books to look at about inflammation.

I did swim yesterday and today, but haven't gotten a new swimsuit yet. I wish Wal-Mart carried swimsuits year-round. They aren't very expensive and last the longest. But, the soonest I expect to see them is around February or more likely, March. They don't sell them on-line.

Some small food victories (not the french bread I ate today)

tiashanty · #70 10-06-2005, 10:18 PM

I am so glad that it's holiday time this weekend....I think I might just jump off a cliff if it wasn't. Last night was the "blow the insulation in the walls" night. If anyone ever tries to tell any of you to do it...tell them to stick it where the sun don't shine!!!
My whole house is covered in about an inch of dust. The furniture, curtains, walls, everything. I was up to midnight last night cleaning and it's still not finished. Not only that....the darn machine didn't work right and it's not even done yet!! I told dh to take it back to the store where he rented it and tell them to keep it. They'd better take back the bales of insulation too. We'll forget about that plan and just put up the gyprock. I can't stand the mess. My ds was right in there helping and I'm a little worried he might have hurt his eyes with all the crap flying around in the air.

Okay, the day for "telling" my boss I wanted a raise was today. Didn't go over well. He started whining right away that no one is getting a raise and that he can't even afford a new car. Not my problem. I told him he'd better think about it while I'm gone because maybe I can't afford to work for him anymore. We'll see what happens when I get back.

I'd love to talk more...but I have so much to do to get ready. I'll be back tomorrow before I leave for sure. Take care.

KCTinter · #71 10-07-2005, 09:46 AM

Good morning!

Peg: If 5:30 has you amazed, check out today's time. For some reason I awoke at 3:30 and couldn't get back to sleep. Haven't done that for a while!

I see Terry has given you some SoCal Clothes advice. In other words, take everything!

Congrats on the great exit interview! But what the heck is an exit interview? Whatever it is, it sounded like they really appreciated all your hard work. Do you never have to see The Idiot again?

How's your head? Did a migraine ever materialize? I do hope not. I remember when I used to get them they lingered for days.

I hear you about worrying about your DH. But TTL he does eat right and exercise. Mine does, too. I guess you need to be thankful your husband CAN get around and do all these exotic trips. You worry, but he is doing something he loves. He is lucky he can. My DH had diabetes and, though under control, it still wreaks havoc with his body. He has eye and leg problems. It's very hard for him to bend down. Doesn't stop him from placing a ball on a tee, though!

Barb: How did the Workshop go? It must have been very exciting! NPR! Please do tell us if and when it will be on. Did Mr. Kooser like your poem? How did the critique go? Again, so exciting!

Donna: OMG. I thought the stuff you blow in is supposed to go behind the wall! What a mess! Just what you need before vacation. You will be one tired and exhausted woman by the time you leave your driveway. I am wondering if the hole in the wall was too big? Maybe there should have been a collar or something where the hose goes into the wall to prevent blow-back? Seems like a simple project. Hope you aren't getting the curse that hangs over my head whenever I do a house project!

You Did It! Good for you. So he whined, eh? Truthfully, do you think he can afford a raise? Since you do the payroll, do you also write his check? Do you know how much $$ he takes out of the business? Whatever, you should have a good handle on this so he won't weasel out.

With all that going on, were you able to watch Survivor? What a switch to mix up the teams this early in the game. Poor Stephenie. On the losing team again!

Ilse: Oh No! That's a bummer about your daughter's home sale falling through. I also know you were counting on her to help you, too. What was the problem? Couldn't the prospective buyers get financing?

Are the books you are looking over about how to control some of the pain in your knees? Or are you just looking for an alternative way of eating?

Terry: Thanks for the run-down on California Weather! Chicago sorta kinda has the same thing going, but not to such extremes. Always cooler by the lake.

So, what's the decision on the floor? Tile? Bamboo? Moving Out? Staying In?

Brenda: You are so right about your comment on "feeling sorry for ourselves." Why is that??? I know on days when I do just lounge around, I usually make a comment to DH about it . . . looking for affirmation that it's OK to take a day off! Nice guy that he is, he always supports me when I feel lazy. But he's not exactly a bundle of energy, either! If he doesn't have to do anything, he'll read or watch TV all day. Hell. He doesn't feel guilty, why should I? OK. From now on, I will cut it out!

Judy, Kim, Rachel, Shelley: hoping all is well!

My job yesterday, while a hassle with sliding shower doors and resistant door handles, went amazingly well. Three panes -- two sliders and a side panel.

And, TA-DAH! I am back to 132.5 this AM! I was really surprised. I guess I finally lost the pizza weight.

1200 Calories
Protein: 89 (30%) Lots o' Flax
Fat: 83 (63%)
Carbs: 14.3 (8%) Shoulda had some strawberries . . . .

KCTinter · #72 10-07-2005, 09:48 AM

Whoa. Those pictures are crappy. One day I have to learn about this! Anyone have a clue? Is it because I made them smaller? When looking at them in Photoshop, they look perfect. Sigh.

bkloots · #73 10-07-2005, 01:35 PM

Donna, you are one courageous gal on two fronts: home maintenance and job justice. Sorry about the insulation thing. I'm sure, regardless of what your boss decided, new opportunities lie ahead! Go away for a while and forget it all.

Alida, as a total non-perfectionist (except when it comes to wordcraft) I'm in awe over your beautiful applications, even to so humble a surface as a shower door.

The workshop went well. With 22 poems to review, we sped through. Kooser and others made apt comments, and we all enjoyed ourselves, in spite of the NPR guy with the big microphone jumping all over the room. That was intrusive. I'm not intimidated by media. It was awe-inspiring to breathe the same air with a fine poet like Ted Kooser. Catch his work when you can--put his name in Google and see what you get.

Here's my poem, a product of my most recent excursion. The group admired the way the rhymes slipped by without being obtrusive--a deft achievement for a poem in couplets, with exact, rather than near, rhyming. Writing in rhyme is risky in these times of "modern" poetry. I still can't help myself. This is my way of sharing a craft, like Alida's or Brenda's, or any of you skillful creators in this conversation.

ROAD TRIP

Ganesha--the elephant deity--is the destroyer
of vanity, selfishness and pride. hinduism.about.com

The geographic magazine explained
how brutally young elephants are trained
to carry tourists on their trundling backs
along domesticated jungle tracks
in Thailand, where the work of clearing trees
once brought great herds of giants to their knees.

Meanwhile, and closer by, a new herd grows
in Wal-Mart parking lots, lined up in rows,
of chrome-tooth beasts exhaling diesel breath
and bringing armadillos certain death
when they roll out on ribbons of concrete
with brutal masters in the driver's seat.

Surrounded by them on the interstate,
I wonder at my lust for other freight,
what unfulfilled ambition like a goad
still prods and pushes me along the road,
while wreckage littering the countryside
shows how Ganesha will be satisfied.

Barbara Loots

BC · #74 10-07-2005, 02:57 PM

Barb, I love your poem. I'm a fan of your deft rhyme and unobtrusive couplets. They do roll smoothly on the tongue--also love the surprising metaphors. Poems like yours are the ones so satisfying to memorize and keep like jewels in the heart. I'm glad you are carrying on the craft. It's a most difficult one and you are wonderfully talented. ....What an enjoyable day and no doubt exciting one too

Will look forward to hearing the NPR piece. Do you know which program they were recording for?

Alida, the pictures look great to me! I don't see any problem on my monitor, actually. I guess I had never thought of Etchlike for shower doors, but it's a perfect look, though no doubt difficult to execute. Good job. This is Friday, so I hope you have an easy job today, and are feeling (and looking) better after your blind encounter.

Donna, I really feel for you, too. It's emotionally and physically exhausting to wrangle with a boss like that, but I do believe that cream rises to the top, and as Barb says, there will be bright opportunities in your future, there or elsewhere. Oh, that insulation job sounds awful! I am so sorry you have to spend time just before your vacation on cleanup. Truly, you are a gal who deserves to have a couple of weeks of fun. Hope you can peek in and say hi/bye before you leave, but if not, I wish you the most enjoyable and relaxing of vacations.

I don't know exactly what happened to me yesterday, but I had one of those extremely rare days of abundant energy and focus, and accomplished more in a few hours than I have in weeks. I wish I had a clue how to repeat that experience more frequently. Most often I have to prod myself, my mind, and my mood through the day to get anything done. Late this afternoon, I'll meet a couple of old friends for an early supper and chatfest--this month we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our acquaintance (a workplace relationship which clicked) and will try to decide how to "officially" celebrate. Two of us want to do an overnight away of girl time, maybe a B&B thing, one is hesitant and I will have to gently figure out what's going on. I seem to be the glue in this trio.

Hope you all and those to come have a good day....(Judy, it's Friday--hang in there!)

pegster · #75 10-07-2005, 03:00 PM

Hi Gang!

Barb: WOW!! What a stirring and heart-grabbing poem!! I love it! I do hope you will publish it somewhere. I would suggest Christian Century, and Sojourners magazines. They both publish poems as well as articles. Both are very interested in, and promote economic justice issues. Your obvious love of what you do as well as your confidence in it is quite awesome. It is also a powerful witness to us on this thread since all of us suffer, at one time or another, with self esteem issues.

Alida: After your post yesterday I went to the "edit options" site on this Forum to get my time right. I never did succeed. Today, I have you posting at 9:46. I know that's not right. I'll deal with somemore when I have time. Your pics are absolutely beautiful. Wow! Your skill and artistry are really awesome. They look perfect to me!

Donna: I hope you hold your ground with your boss. I agree with Alida, he IS a whiner! Don't let him get away with it! He knows he has a treasure with you. I know that today is your last day. I hope you don't wear yourself out with preparing. But, I know that you can rest on the drive, can't you?

Terry and Brenda: I haven't given Deuts away yet. I started talking to him two days ago about his new home and for the first time in months, he bit me!! Wierd, huh? Right now he is sitting on his perch inside my office window palying cat TV. The wind is blowing and he somehow believes that if he hits the screen he can catch the leaves.

Terry: Thanks for the advice about the weather. It is exactly like that in Redlands too. An hour to the shore. An hour to the mountains. It is in a valley that sometimes gets really cold. But, there are also really hot days in January. That's when the air is crisp, the valley is free of smog and the trees are visible on the mountains. So, I agree with Alida, seems as if I need to bring everything!

The migraine really set in and took up residence with me yesterday. I was wearing sunglasses indoors by late morning and by 1:00, gave up, took BIG drugs and went to bed in my dark bedroom. I finally came out for dinner and was able to eat and go downstairs to watch TV. It's been a long time since I've had one that bad. For years I have gotten the aura that goes with a migraine (flashies in the eye), then I lose the ability to speak and my right side goes numb. It is scary. My DD3 gets exactly the same thing. However, she gets the headache and I usually don't. But, this time I got the headache without the aura. Though at noon yesterday I couldn't make my brain produce the correct words, even though I was thinking them. Frustrating!

Anyway, today I'm better. Though, it is still lurking around the edges. I'm going to take it easy today.

Tonight I have a "friend" coming over for dinner. She called early in the week and invited herself. She is one of those people who tells you all about herself but when you start she leaves? Know what I mean? I figure this is about the last time that I will need to do this. DH is very understanding.

My weight went down a few hundredths yesterday. I was 176.2 this morning. Evidently the whoosh fairy has gone to someone else's house and this last 10 pounds is going to be exceedingly hard to lose.

Here are my numbers from yesterday:

Weight 176.2
Calories 1222
Fat 57%
Protein 26%
Carbs 25g 10%
Alcohol 7%

Peace, Peg
5'8"
62 years young (I will be in November)
Atkins since 2003
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Vets BTB 186/176.2/165

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