February 2019

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Do NOT follow in the footsteps of Bob, me, and Sandra LOL!

Edited by: VALERIEMAHA at: 3/2/2019 (17:56)

Thankful this Saturday afternoon for ....

~ satisfying conversations with son, daughter, mom & brother
~ resting my knee despite urges to do otherwise
~ Holly Near special tonight on PBS
~ friend joining us for homemade soup and music
~ writing has kept me sane the last couple of months
~ remaining cautiously hopeful
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Following in Bob's footsteps!

Edited by: VALERIEMAHA at: 3/2/2019 (16:49)

Edited by: LESSBIGBOB at: 3/2/2019 (15:21)

grateful
-for a Kathy sighting!
-for restful sleep bringing good energy
-for a wonderful walk in the fresh air with S
-for fun playing games without screens
-to recognize, with chagrin, that focus in one area can still allow utter failure in another
-tomorrow I can try again

Today I am Thankful for:

Finishing up my shoulder PT today. Coming along nicely. Went over exercises I can do in the gym for my shoulder, knee, neck, mid-back, low back, etc. He’s a patient man.

Getting data about my sleep. So great to know what’s going on, instead of guessing and not being sure.

I lost some weight! I hit a plateau at the start/restart! I thought I got to lose for a while first! Hah!

iPads!!! iPhones, Apple Watches!!!

take care, bob

The last day of the month… And I am finally posting. I have so much in my life to be grateful for

* my overall good health. Despite the way I have abused my body over the years, my good genes are carrying me through.
* The new weight watchers program. For the first time in many years, I have found something that makes sense, and really is working for me.
* Motivation is high, with plans for a knee replacement in late summer or early fall.
* California has snow and rain! Hopefully, we will not be on strict water restrictions again this summer.
* off to Hawaii in a couple of days, for some R&R
* I was able to celebrate my dad‘s 97th birthday with him! What a joy to still have him in my life
* My son and grandkids are doing well… Keeping busy, and rebuilding their lives with healthy coping skills.

Thankful this Thursday afternoon for ....

~ beautiful snow falling & I don't have anywhere I have to go
~ spending most of the day writing (see link below if you are interested)
~ reconnecting with the spiritual traditions of my younger years in a new way
~ finding a progressive, intentionally diverse church near home
~ homemade barley beef soup for dinner
~ broth for the freezer
~ trying to rest this iliotibial band that is giving me fits (more successful today)
~ limiting starchy carbs for the foreseeable future
~ all is well

shine
sandra


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Edited by: BECOMINGONE at: 2/28/2019 (18:56)

On this Thursday afternoon, I continue to blessed and am grateful for

- a ride into town (and home again)
- becoming a CASA volunteer as opposed to trainee
- assisting the Community HOPE FCU
- picking up lunch for DH
- watching the streets get better
Life is GOOD - Here's to Living and Celebrating the Intentionally, Daily and Gratefully while not letting doubt build mountains and Believing!

grateful
-to be open to learning
-for the many beautiful camellias blooming in the neighborhood
-the flood watch was a false alarm here, though the river rose 7ft during the night
-to enjoy supper out with M
-a cat nap does wonders

Thankful this Wednesday afternoon for ...

~ making room on the calendar for a day of rest
~ making the best of discouraging news from my physical therapist
~ taping my iliotibial band is helping
~ the participants in my second class are thoughtful and thought-provoking
~ extra sleep this morning
~ getting up the energy to make some phone calls I've been putting off
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Sandra, so glad you have a PT that works for you. After man years, I found a great guy about 5 years ago, and it has made so much difference! Hold your mother close!

Today I am Thankful for:

Did I say my new Sleep Tracker Ring came in ???? Got to share it with the Sleep Apnea spark team today.

2nd day of work-out at the Y with my wife. I look forward to seeing my ring data, after the gym. Oh yea.....it was great doing it with her and getting healthier.....ooh I can compare data with the Apple watch....

New/Old brace!!! I finally got a new brace from my knee surgeon, but the person who fits them was out and it turned out I was given one too big. Evidently, my first one was also, so I was surprised when the PT for my shoulder, said ‘What’s wrong with your knee brace???’ He measured, told me what I needed, and I just got it. Wow, that’s how it works! I wear it all the time and am worried to death that on job sites I’ll step wrong, or fall so this fitting grrrrreat really helps.

The love of a good cat! Our big ole Gray Tabby is cuddly, feisty, loving, attacking, mooching, and sleeping in good shape.

How easy to hit my water goals when it’s warm and I’m working or working out. Oy vey I do badly in Winter.

The chrome plug-in Grammarly!!! I was always more of a concept / creative writer and not great at grammar. Doing these posts, it really cleans up the spelling, commas, etc. I use the free version on my PC, Mac, and I use the free apps on iPhone, and iPad- I told you I was bad at it.

take care, bob


Edited by: LESSBIGBOB at: 2/27/2019 (13:37)

grateful
-for M's kind hands when I have pain
-the rain is not nearly as heavy as predicted so far
-for wonderful leftover soup
-to dream of flowers in the garden
-for library books chosen at random

So very grateful~~

~ for this amazing community, based on giving thanks!

~ the fund for Adelaida's trip is up to almost $1600 now!

~ Maui will definitely be part of her adventure and it looks like my native state will be as well (the San Francisco Bay Area)

~ I'm thrilled that Adelaida will experience both coasts -- she'll spend the last week in New Jersey and New York -- as well as the mid-South and Hawaii!

~ trying to stay positive in the midst of a full-blown case of the *creeping crud*

Blessed be,
xox
Maha

grateful for:

the patience of the physical therapists today. Took a tumble yesterday, and they carefully worked out all my aches and pains. Feeling much better now.

For lessons learned... always close the top of the trash can before you move it! it is inevitable that you will trip over the trailing top. Patience in life is key for many things.

For a great appointment with Mom's doctor. She is doing so much better lately.

Welllll Stephanie, since you asked…...I can recommend a couple of vids to figure out the ring, ‘Hands-On with the Oura Ring Sleep and Activity Tracker’ and ‘3 Ways to Improve your Sleep’, etc. Sandra, healing thoughts for your knee!

Today I am thankful for:

My Ring! Px. in my photo- one that looks like a wedding ring- ooooh! Great data last night and today!!!

Working this morning without too much pain. It was a beautiful day, and I was at my favorite garden going John Woo on a giant Fig, Butterfly bush, etc.

My wife not tightening up too much overnight! She did take it easy, but since she never has worked out, I was a little concerned and worried if she did, she wouldn't continue.

John Oliver last night! Luvvvvvv him!

Finding an acceptable lunch to take out at a Breakfast place I go to. Carbs and sodium ruled all but about 1 out.

take care, bob

Oh my ... it's Tuesday afternoon already and I'm thankful for ...

~ knee is improving but still a long way to get back to where I was last week
~ satisfying conversation at birthday celebration with friends last night
~ I get as much or more out of teaching than participants
~ accepting without condoning
~ sunshine and mild temperatures
~ simple things - gas in the car, leftovers, somewhere to go, a book to read
~ all is well

shine
sandra

On this Tuesday morning, I continue to be blessed and am grateful for
- this morning - roads and walks are still snow and ice covered in the cold...
- Ancestry.com - may have found a half-cousin!
- DH staying home
- transportation to my last CASA training
- time to work on treadmill and monitor
Life is GOOD - Here's to Living and Celebrating the Daily, Gratefully and Intentionally while not letting doubt build mountains and Believing!

grateful
-for good company here
-for the way this practice has grown over time in that I pay more attention to moments which then leads to more gratitude
-to be more relaxed about the mystery of sleep and/or lack of it
-J was able to enjoy a restorative weekend away and alone
-for safe, sturdy shelter from this coming storm's great wind

Thanks a lot, Bob - now I have to go figure out what a Oura ring is!! Bahahahaha!

Tonight I am grateful for all of this, yet so much more:

-Two days of knee exercises (starting slow) going well; heading to stretch when done here
-The best night's sleep I've had in a few weeks, wowza, can feel the difference (my sincere apologies to Bob)
-Maha's spirit ... I just love it (and you, my dear)
-Feeling the need to get back into both morning and evening gratitudes, as I did faithfully for so long; something about both starting and ending my day in this fashion, so grounding
-My mother, who spent years as the VP of HR in NYC for ASCAP (enough acronyms?), providing solid counsel on a situation I know needs to be addressed, and a plan
-My sweet, adorable, loving, beautiful kitty girls; ah the little games we play and the joy they bring to my life (99% of the time, as two are hissing at each other at the moment!)
-A soft, warm and comfortable bed calling to me soon

Goodnight all,
Stephanie

Edited by: SLASALLE at: 2/25/2019 (21:23)

Maha, I have been accused of haunting people before (think Michelan man / Casper cross), but not this time, it’s the real Bob!

Today I am thankful for:

The Precious, the One Ring to Rule them all !!!!

My Oura ring came in today!!! It is an amazing tracking device, which tracks sleep amazingly well. I have severe sleep apnea and insomnia and need all the help I can get to sleep, so I am soooo excited. I have a number of YouTube vids to watch on it.

The Sun! Actual employees doing work today! Yay no rain!

The Ring!!!

Working out with the ole ball and chain. My wife has never worked out in a gym before, but asked me to sign up for the YMCA again and said she wanted to go with me. I think the main reason was to get me back to water aerobics, but she did the orientation and the first work-out their system made for her!!! It’s a nice blend of aerobic, strength and flexibility. Her weight is great, but she doesn’t have any strength. I exercised some, but mainly went around with her to help her learn how to do everything. She did a great job, great form, and nice speed of movement. I was very impressed with her doing something new at 70+ years old.

Ahhhhhhhh!!!!! The Ring! Did I tell you my ring came in?

A great 60"s video playlist on YouTube I'm listening to. I'm currently trying to not choke up while 'To Sir with Love' is on. Luvvvv that Lulu!

Take care, bob

Blessed by, ability to make choices, the freedom to live my life, and the God-blessed ability to make it better

Wonderful

On this Monday morning, I continue to be blessed and am grateful for
- the after 8" of
- facial this afternoon
- our
- combining recipes to uses leftover pork and mashed potatoes
- for dinner!
Life is GOOD - Here's to Living and Celebrating the Intentionally, Daily and Gratefully while not letting doubt build mountains and Believing!

Ahhhhhh...please indulge me as I share a Rumi piece that speaks to uncertain mortality as the years whiz by ~~

BEGIN

This is now. Now is,
all there is. Don't wait for Then;
strike the spark, light the fire.

Sit at the Beloved's table,
feast with gusto, drink your fill

then dance
the way branches
of jasmine and cypress
dance in a spring wind.

The green earth
is your cloth;
tailor your robe
with dignity and grace.

~ Rumi ~
(adapted by Jose Orez from a version by Coleman Barks in The Soul of Rumi)

Bowing in gratitude

Feeling incredibly thankful~~

~ that I've made it this far, with no immediate signs of givin' it up! lol

~ sweet, meaningful celebrations with friends

~ the fundraiser for Adelaida's Trip of a Lifetime is up to $1350, with at least three more promises of $$ coming

- Maui with Adelaida is definite -- WOO HOO -- (I have 50,000 bonus miles with Hawaiian Air , which will almost buy one RT!) and San Francisco Bay Area depends on ticket deals available

~ looking forward to chi kong this morning; this aching body really needs it!

Blessed be,
Maha

P..S. BOB! BOB! BOB! Are you an appartition or the real thing??? What fun to have you back among us!!!



Edited by: VALERIEMAHA at: 2/26/2019 (19:12)

Today I am thankful for:

Welcome backs from members!

Sunshine!!! It’s been raining for days. Yesterday we had 5.7 inches of rain in one day! Flash flooding was bad in the area.

Our Cat being able to get outside! He has not been happy stuck inside.

Peter Tork of the Monkees, who passed recently. I was 7 when when their show debuted and spent many happy hours watching it and listening to their music.

Good healthy meals provided by my wife! I’m usually out and about and have a hard time trying to find any food not full of sodium and carbs, so it’s so nice to relax with her food.

Take care, Bob

Grateful for:

always being able to find books to read and for how easy my Kindle makes it to borrow/buy books immediately.

That family is having a good day today

And that I found my sister's lamb shanks. LOL. I am the finder in the family! Everything from glasses, keys, and lost food items. Love it. My superpower!

grateful
-to see Bob once again!
-it's ok that weight is still an issue
-to indulge my love of reading aloud with S every week
-for a warm and happy family celebration at the table
-for welcome, surprisingly benign, reports from far-flung family

Sister Stephanie I always knew you had the heart of a poet! Hah! Sandra I feel for you with your knee problems! You’re great attitude is inspiring! Thank you both for the welcome back!

Today I am thankful for:

The kind responses from the Sparkers!

The frickin’ rain. Not much work for 3 months, during the monsoon season, but I’ve been at this long enough to know the trees and water table need it, and it will eventually dry out and we’ll be begging for rain.

Gender and Privilege with 'Transparent' Creator Jill Soloway
A very interesting podcast. I was super glad to recently to find Larry Wilmore again, on his podcast 'Larry Wilmore Black on the Air'. I have really missed hearing him after 'The Daily Show' went off the air. Today I listened to a great Podcast today: Gender and Privilege with 'Transparent' Creator Jill Soloway. Ep. 53. It’s so nice to learn from various perspectives and hear such intelligent, topical information, along with Larry’s good-natured comedy.

Being able to get some sales work done in the office despite not being able to sleep last night.

Getting to watch Real Time with Bill Mahr tonight!

Take Care! bob

Grateful this Saturday afternoon for ...

~ hearing an owl's mating call in the middle of the night
~ going to favorite Turkish restaurant tonight
~ front row seats to hear amazing music at a friend's house concert
~ talking about getting a dog after our UK trip
~ Maha's 77th birthday
~ resting after a fitful night
~ a good cup of afternoon coffee
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Welcome back to @LESSBIGBOB

Thankful for:

pistachio nuts, the best nuts in the world. And for being able to buy them already shelled to spare my fingers

for walking with my Rosy, even though I felt dizzy and was glad not to fall down on the ice. She's a whirlwind. lol.

To be able to buy food and make plans. Each day is interesting.

Oh my God, it's LessBigBob!!! (and I'm a poet and don't even know it)!! GREAT to see you back, Bob!! No crawling necessary, we're happy to have you walk back in ...

Tonight I'm grateful for:

-Making it through a tough work week
-The sweet kitty curled up in the small of my back (not allowing me to sit back in my chair)
-Playing a few games of Mahgong tonight; haven't done that in quite awhile
-Sandra knowing exactly what to do after the small PT setback (along with ice, Biofreeze is my new best friend)!
-A quiet Friday night at home with no plans other than petting purring kitties (Bob - some things never change)
-Being very gentle with myself this week/month
-Seeing kitty ears on the bed ... calling me now

Goodnight all,
Stephanie

Grateful this Friday afternoon for ...

~ LessBigBob among us again ... welcome back!!!!!
~ icing my knee after re-injuring it at physical therapy yesterday
~ off weight-bearing exercises until pain & swelling resolve
~ accepting that the best laid plans often go awry
~ some level of patience despite feeling discouraged
~ helping sweetie with a case -- great fun
~ resolving to let go of the weight I've gained since surgery
~ house concert at a friend's home tonight
~ hopeful snow & sleet will pass us by
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Hello again, Thanksgivingers!
Is it me or did 8 years fly by? Back again: death, taxes, bob, comes to all eventually…I got reinspired to work on my weight after seeing my Knee surgeon in early January. I had a horrible year of pain with my knee last year, but he still refuses to do a knee replacement. So, I asked for the weight and BMI I have to hit for him to operate. So, I have a goal and a deadline or painline and come crawling back to you bearing thanks…..

Today I am thankful for:

Seeing so many ol…young friends from my past days on the site.

Hearing a podcast today on depression, that mentioned giving thanks as one of the best remedies, strategies to best deal with it- reminding me about the group!

This group of dedicated people who keep the thread vibrant, so old reprobates like myself have a place to come back to.

Seeing my Doctor who does injections for my back, neck, and knee. It reminded me of how incredible it was to not feel pain for the first time in many years (15ish), in my lower back and thoracic areas last year after his treatments. The year before no relief for my lower back, and minimal in mid-back, so I wasn’t expecting much.

The ‘Hammer’! My sweet, petite wife of 40 years! Yes, I’m still a saint to put up with her quiet, patient, sweet, calm way. How do I do it?

Take care, bob

ps. the years haven't made me less verbose as you can tell.

grateful
-to be out of bed
-for quiet time at home to let illness run its course
-for the surprise of moonlight bouncing around my room in the wee hours, though it made sleeping difficult
-for the birth of K 41 years ago today
-to see the river clearing after the rains and pairs of ducks racing downstream

Wonderful gratitudes Stephanie

On this Friday morning, I continue to be blessed and am grateful for
- the and enough melting to get my car out
- Positivity seminar this morning
- the weather prediction - less and
- grocery shopping (just in case)
- electrician - lighting fixed and Instpot with it's own plug!
Life is GOOD - here's to Intentionally Living and Celebrating the Daily and Gratefully while not letting doubt build mountains and Believing!

Tonight I'm grateful for all of this, and so much more:

-Dear friends, the ones who are always there and always care
-How precious a life is
-My sister and the amazing bond we have, I'm SO proud of that kid (I did way more than my fair share of raising her) who's grown into an incredible woman
-My sweet three kitty girls - Cassie, Cleo and Rosie - who each have their own personality and their own special bonds (ways) with me
-My warm and comfortable home, my comfort from the storms
-A soft bed and pillow to lay my head on

Goodnight all,
Stephanie

Thankful this Thursday afternoon for ...

~ a clean house
~ a slow paced day
~ soon-to-be-released from physical therapy (about two weeks)
~ hosting birthday party next week
~ busy, social weekend
~ meditation bringing peace of mind
~ going to the pool tomorrow to start working on cardio
~ UK/Ireland plans coming along
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Grateful for:

an insightful massage therapist, who gave me ideas about how to improve progress and how to give feed back to the PTs.

A good doctor and one I am looking forward to seeing again

That Mom is well and functioning better

Grateful this Wednesday evening for ...

~ Courage
~ First day of deep cleaning since surgery felt good
~ Lots of movement today between frequent rests
~ friend joined us for dinner tonight
~ yummy & simple meal - roast pork loin, mashed cauliflower & salad
~ sleepy so going to bed - hope to sleep well
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Tonight I'm grateful for:

-Sleeping better last night than I have in 4 days since my knee flare-up
-Working from home today after 3-4 more inches of snow through the night
-Particularly happy to be at home working because Cleo's tummy has been upset and I could watch her more closely
-A wonderful birthday celebration tonight with one of my longest-known friends
-My knee holding up well today while shoveling the driveway for over an hour! Whew!
-My soft, warm, comfortable bed calling me now

Goodnight all,
Stephanie

SO MUCH GRATITUDE~~

~ I thought the pounding rain last night would never stop...but it finally did!

~ a warm sunny day, today and I accomplished lots of errands out-and-about

~ computer and printer problems resolved at no cost -- I go to such a great shop!

~ I'm going to do some extra qigong, since I didn't get out on my bike today

~ a $400 donation has brought the BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER for Adelaida's visit up to $700, just about enough to buy one of the RT tickets to Maui

Blessed be,
Maha


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Edited by: VALERIEMAHA at: 2/20/2019 (18:57)

No winter lasts forever;
no spring skips its turn.
-- Hal Borland

Giving thanks~~

~ safe and sound in the warm house amid the pounding rain, lightening, and thunder

~ the tech gods wouldn't let me to post yesterday, but here I am today with bells on

~ enjoyed a powerful film, Zelary

~ Endangered Species 72% Dark Chocolate with Sea Saslt & Almonds

~ finding understanding at the end of an extensive and troublesome communication

Blessed be,
xox
Maha

Thankful this Tuesday afternoon for ...

~ a thoughtful, live group of retired women in class this morning
~ canceled tonight's class for snow & ice - good thing b/c I am tired
~ son flattered when headhunter called about new job with another company
~ feeling present more often
~ thoughts aligned in same direction for a change
~ Lectio divina this morning
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Grateful for:

making progress and having PT telling me that there will be more progress in the next few weeks
getting some good stepping in, although still a ways to go to make it more consistent
a good start to today

grateful
-for freedom to stay curled up with a blanket
-no rain is expected this week
-we lost no trees this time around
-for M's kindness
-for renewed resolve in an area of discomfort and frustration

Grateful this Monday evening for ...

~ reading a book that supports & expands my thinking about mindfulness
~ finding support for my thinking from someone who knows more than I do
~ learning the historic and social context around what I share with others
~ excited about ideas, new ways of thinking about and explaining concepts
~ daydreaming sitting down with this author and picking his brain
~ came to consensus about our Scotland plans (took awhile)
~ son's good news (again)
~ tomorrow I lead two classes (excited and terrified about new material)
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Edited by: BECOMINGONE at: 2/18/2019 (23:40)

Thankful for:

a peaceful resolution to a conflict
broccoli salad
and the blessing of a hot shower whenever I want one.

Wonderful

On this Presidents' Day morning, I continue to be blessed and am grateful for
- a break in the
- electrician @ the house - light fixture fixed and outlet being installed
- meeting with accountant
- lunch with DH
- afternoon free
Life is GOOD - Here's to Living and Celebrating the Daily and Gratefully while not letting doubt build mountains and Believing!

Thankful this Sunday evening for ...

~ I was home when my daughter called in crisis
~ listened on phone as her crazy landlady screamed at her repeatedly
~ she has moved out and will never see the crazy landlady again (hopefully)
~ devoted friends have given her a place to stay since January
~ she moves into her new apartment March 25
~ son-in-law passed his test and is now paneled with a coaching group
~ husband arriving in London in 2 weeks after being apart since Nov
~ feeling more confident to teach my meditation classes in a church setting
~ lots to celebrate today -- most importantly daughter is safe
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Edited by: BECOMINGONE at: 2/17/2019 (21:19)

Tonight I'm grateful for:

-Massage deep heat treatment helping my knee just as much as the massage today, double goodness
-No plans tomorrow, the last day of my 4-day weekend
-These sweet, loving, adorable kitties I live with
-Spontaneous dinner out with dear friend last night, the timing just worked out perfectly
-Friends coming over shortly so I can hook other word game players into my favorite Perquackey game, thereby not relying on just one friend who plays!! Hahaha!

Have a great evening all -

Stephanie

Happy Sunday to You!

Today I am grateful for:

After months of trying to figure out a totally free and easy way to transfer $ from Brazil to the USA to a college student son, we finally made it happen this week without blocking ourselves out of our stateside bank accounts for trying to send money to here and there from a foreign country. Whew! How does the mafia do it?

My mother who fell and broke her shoulder in January is doing much better.

I spoke several times this month in a variety of settings with good success. Glad for the opportunities as I expand this side of my work in Brazil.

My health is good.
My dogs are happy.
My cat is fine and dandy.
Ah, and I have fish in my tank that had sat in a corner getting dusty for more than five years!

Spark joy or toss it out!

grateful
-for complete relaxation today
-a nice call to my mom eased some anxiety for us both
-for the coming break in the weather
-to be able to stand in support of a friend
-for the release of laughter, always a given with S

Grateful this Saturday afternoon for ...

~ at home cozy warm under blankets looking outside at the snow (and ice)
~ support call with WordPress was not only useful, it was fun (crazy)
~ sweetie's understanding and acceptance despite discomfort
~ a fascinating (and kind) Facebook discussion today
~ getting the beginnings of some traffic on my website
~ exploring how I feel about a tricky issue
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Afternoon gratitude —

- So relieved to hear of the way you dealt with your knee, Stephanie, and I hope all goes well in getting back to where you were with it. Sounds like you overdid it on Thursday.

- Thoroughly enjoying the sweet juicy organic oranges this season

- Just learned that I’ll be able to go home tomorrow, rather than Monday.

- Making use of my friends rowing machine to get some movement in.

- Enjoyed relaxing with a classic movie, Weekend at the Waldorf, With Lana Turner, Ginger Rogers, Van Johnson, Walter pigeon, Edward Arnold and Xavier Cugat.

Blessed be,
Maha

Grateful for

A peaceful start to the day, much love of family, and fir answers to prayer

This morning I'm grateful for:

-Calming myself down when I had a bad flareup with the knee I thought was healed and quickly doing all the right things for self-care since Thursday night mall walk
-Good friends
-Beans that soaked overnight and are awaiting my attention to be made into a lovely soup
-A 4-day weekend
-Super grateful I didn't have to get out in the big snow yesterday, but as tired as I am of winter, it was a beautiful snow, lovely to watch it from the comforts of home
-Lots of kitty time and quiet time, just what I wanted for a long weekend
-Sunshine this morning, also lovely reflecting off the snow

Have a great day all -

Stephanie

Grateful that Mom slept better and was a little better tiday

That all went well with a visit

Fir more motivation on phys fitness

Grateful this Friday afternoon for ...

~ snow (I didn't want to go anywhere today anyway)
~ milestone - cooking a real meal tonight for first time since surgery
~ found the courage to post a blog in a FB group
~ quiet day writing and trip planning before I tackle cleaning tomorrow
~ plans to visit a neighborhood church Sunday
~ cautiously hopeful it might be a good fit
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Giving thanks~~

~ so glad Ann is safe at home amid this devastating storm

~ rain expected here today, but so far iwe've been spared and I've taken advantage of the nippy, but dry weather to go for some walks

~ the food I brought is working out well and I'm eating moderately and nutritiously

~ gratitude to Sandra and R for their generosity

~ staying off the TV after trying to watch one program and being inundated with ads

Blessed be,
Maha

My buddies

Harley
and

Bernie

Edited by: VALERIEMAHA at: 2/15/2019 (14:57)

grateful
-for J's birth 39 years ago today
-for technology that allows us to feel closer
-to heed my own wisdom and stay in yesterday and for safe traveling over the hill and back in disastrous driving conditions today
-for a nice family supper while waiting for the road to open up
-it was too stormy to sleep last night, so tonight should be easy......right?
-to be well above the now roaring river with 3 more days of rain to come

Thankful this Valentine's Day evening for ...

~ celebrating the holiday tomorrow night
~ happy we agree it's celebrating that matters, not the day
~ lunch with father-in-law
~ seeing how touched he is by the simplest kindness
~ substitute teaching tonight with an engaged group of clients
~ touched by joy
~ enjoying the unseasonably warm weather today
~ all is well

shine
sandra

Thankful —

- enjoying a few days out in the country at a friend’s house while she’s at a tennis tournament, taking care of her two lovely dogs, Harley and Bernie

- just finished a tasty dinner with leftovers that I brought from home

- more accolades to Sandra and her commitment to self-care! (And what a wonderful trip you two have planned!)

- enjoying Pandora on my iPhone

- banking on the intense hip and knee joint pain that I’ve been experiencing lately subsiding soon

Blessed be,
Maha



Edited by: VALERIEMAHA at: 2/15/2019 (11:27)