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I’m working on the new book, tentatively entitled “Arlo & Janis after Dark,” and here I am giving away the merchandise. Yes, production of the new book is behind schedule, but I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. And yes, it’s mostly old material, but if you’re worried that you’ve seen a lot of it already, think how I feel.
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Bemidji pred. through Sunday:
Today Hi-7° F, Lo-24°, tomorrow Hi-2°, L-9°; all: 10%. Sunny right now, sunglasses time. Wh. Christmas very likely; some drifts over 1′. Often windy, which sucks. Pretty, though.
Peace,
Time to work out at the SHB gym. Think I’ll drive.
Yesterday, in the place I work, we had power glitches (perhaps a second or two in length and 4 inches of snow. At home, 14 miles north and 26 feet lower, the power was steady and it only rained.
I’m still on the road, so comments may be sporadic for another day or so, if existent at all. But I had to take time to say…
Debbe and Jackie: Strength and tranquility to you as you pursue your worthy goals. I believe in you.
Yes, Jackie, weight lost is hard, and maintenance of weight loss is even harder. (Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.) But as you already know, the benefits in the form of better health and improved self-esteem are more than worth it.
Debbe, you are undertaking the challenge of meeting an important goal at a time when you probably feel you need the false solace of smoking more than ever. Job-loss ranks right up there with loss of a spouse or other loved one in causes of severe stress. (Been there, t-shirt, etc.) But, see para 2 above.
“Basically, all a team has to do to be invited is win six games!”
“Ahh, that’s sweet! And do all the teams that don’t get invited get a participation trophy?”
Found the umbrella again at whether.com….I’d better get me an umbrella….or I’ll take my business else where 🙂
….can’t pry Ian out of his bed (depression and I’m not going to be here for him, told him he could stay with me Monday night at Dad’s)….but I did go into hen house and cleaned the packing room…mice have been having a time in there….found three dead ones in my live trap and into the pit they went…what’s Sylvester say “I hate micies to pieces” 🙂
Yes, GR 😉 . I am somewhat no…scratch that…anxiety is starting to set in. Worried about Dad, Ian here, and today’s my husband’s 64th birthday…there’s a song there.
Getting my list put together of what to take…found an old needle point I started some 30 years ago….cross stitch, naturally it’s a cat…a black and white one at that. Taking that with me too.
Be safe out there GR 😉 and thanks for your encouragement…..I’m praying too….taking my Max Lucado daily devotional with me and one of his books titled “When God Whispers Your Name” https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1615234-when-god-whispers-your-name .
Dryer is screaming for me……
later
Mr Jinx.
Debbe, as much as we love them we cannot be responsible for them all their lives. Someday they have to grow up.
Who me? The immature irresponsible one? “Growing older but not up.” As Mr. Buffet sings.
Where are Ian’s medications? Is he under treatment? Can he be admitted to a hospital?
For some of you it’s hard to lose weight and keep it off. I find it almost impossible to gain, except for useless, temporary water weight. Right now, the nighttime temps are in the low 40s to high 30s, and the cold goes right through me. If I were still working and had the choice between relocating to someplace in the snow belt or getting a new job, I’d be out there hunting for interviews as fast as I could. And, I’ve been smoking a pipe for over forty years and have no desire to stop. Of course, two a day is a lot for me, and sometimes days go past without any smoking, so it’s not like it’s a heavy habit or anything. Those of you who want to stop, go for it, and I wish you the best!
Jackie, Ian is on an antidepressant….and has been for several years…generic /zoloft….his doctor doubled his daily dose. I try to be an inspiration….get your arse up and move it or lose it. It’s up to him to make changes….I’m not going to be there for him and yes, he does have issues.
AND…the septic problem has returned…arrrggghhhh….had Ian put sssssnake going down the washer’s out take….who me? nah, I just poured two big bottles of draino super strength down the washer drain….I was washing the work clothes….we’ll see. Had been working fine the past two weeks until I decided to wash work clothes….this too will pass, maybe I should drop a M80 down the drain…that will move some $hit.
So, life, hit me with your best shot….speaking of shots…. 😉 think I could use one now.
Sideburns, since I’ve lost my job I have put on about 10 pounds…glad I kept my ‘bigger’ jeans.
Jackie, the manager at the south side Jasper Dollar General wants me to come and work with her…said she knows good help when she sees one…told her after I get my Dad taken care of I’ll apply on line….so, I have a job to look forward to….and I love Dollar General too.
later
I almost forgot my ‘daily grin’….you know I’ll be without a computer too…so let me overload you with lol’s…
http://cheezburger.com/8993854208
…love those eyes…
Smigz, we chose to watch The Best Years of Our Lives, instead of Wonderful Life last night. Dana Delaney did the introduction for Robert Osborne. (I enjoy his insights into Hollywood’s machine. But I hope he makes a quality of life versus retirement decision soon.) I was disappointed she called Myrna the perfect wife, without expanding the theme. I thought that glossed over the entire plot point of a lasting marriage – or friendship – having several hate/love cycles. A point I failed to find agreement on, once, in my personal life, so particularly poignant. This was the film that brought Myrna into my life more than twenty years ago.
And by the way, going back a bit, a big snarky, THANK YOU, not. For sharing your ear-worm. There will be vengeance. ‘we all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine…. sky is blue… sea is green… yellow submarine.’ Love the Fab Four, but this one’ll get ya after a while. C•8
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Debbe, I too fight life long depression and stress. I know of what I ask. No one can do anything for the person except that person. It is my observation that like many other illness only the affected person can make the changes. Pills are not what actually keep you going or functional. It is helpful but won’t cure you.
As Ghost says, been there, done that, got the tee shirt. Maybe ran that marathon more than once, got multiple tee shirts. I think it is like alcoholism, diabetetes, other similar problems, you can get better, improve, gain control. But it is always there and you have to learn what to do to stay well or prevent illness. You are not cured, just better.
Anyway, you can’t carry him. Put him down and let him walk if he will.
Love you.
Going to bed for a nap, it is dark, cold and VERY windy. Laid down to discover two cat food cans in my bed. Someone brought a bed time snack with them. Then a very soft gentle kitty tongue started on my foot.
Ghost Kitty likes to lick and hug, pat you. He is small and compact, has the softest body and fur. Dickens is being possessive, he is down licking foot Ghost was working on.
Trying to bring cats inside from weather.
Jimmy, I was reminded just now of a Ludwig strip. Arlo recognizes the need to ‘reverse polarity’ is why cats must periodically change direction throughout the grueling schedule of sixteen hours rest.
My eye-line had been distracted by my current Hemingway domesticated tramp of seven years. Stand, upward cat pose, shshaaake and hold, release, blink twice, reverse position, rest. repeat in 20 to 30 minutes.
Morphy,
IIiI, how I got my Puple Heart.
Just woke up, thought it was morning and was worried about what to put on. Went into living room and looked out window, big clumps of snow flakes falling through outside lights. It is 21 degrees and I remembered just in time to start water running in faucets before they decide to freeze.
Think I will run dishwasher and washer to help keep pipes moving as long as I am up. Made it all day with no sugars, no bad fats, left cheese off late lunch and no rice, no desert. In other words I turned my three ounces of grilled chicken breast into a Mexican green salad with salsa and Pico for dressing. Didn’t eat tortillas either.
Of course I woke up hungry.
Have half cats inside being house cats over their objections. No sign of other half. We are watching for them and will bring all we can find inside. They are mostly young cats and have no idea what snow is.
Debby, the cat you’re thinking of was Mr. Jinx, and the line was, “I hate meeces to pieces!”
Sand, respect. Glad it missed most of you. Wish it had missed by a bit more.
I have an uncle, also served, but uninjured there. Well, you know, how it shows to the eye anyway. But as a well driller, received a similar injury. Usually unnoticed, he smiles a little when an introductory handshake goes a little funny. He has a way about him that puts the surprised person at ease fairly quickly.
Got two more cats inside. Lacking Oreo, Fluffy Too, Blackie and Hoochie Mama.
Enjoying a delicious Super Greens salad. Bought myself a dozen assorted to help provide good nutrition instantly available with no cooking. That and chocolate Glucerna diabetes control shakes.
On one of my trips I had a green salad for breakfast with poached egg on top. I may make a version for brunch tomorrow? Anyone here eaten breakfast salads?
Jackie, have to admit, never considered a leafy breakfast before. Well, there is the B.E.L.T bagel at Tim Horton’s, if that counts. No I don’t think it does either.
But I did try, briefly, the green smoothie craze. Wore a smile every time my sister showed off her latest flavor. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a salad course when having a more organized meal, and like spinach and other darker leaves. But Kale is still Kale no matter how long it’s been purréed, or how much fruit you put in it.
I can see a leafy greens with scrambled eggs, crumbled and chopped tomatoes being good though. I guess it’s really a reversed omelette?
Yep, I think one I ate had bacon or ham added, lots of trendy stuff.
My salad tonight had cranberries, golden raisins, pecans, almonds, bacon crumbles, goat cheese and garlicky dried onions with raspberry dressing.
Will let you know how breakfast salad turns out.
You are like my late husband who said he did not claw his way out of the primadeal ooze to be a vegetarian. That doesn’t look right
Might have raspberries and oatmeal and nuts for breakfast, should I be up that early.
How’s the rest of the Village? It is 17 out there in Oklahoma and feels like 1 according to Weather Channel. Going down to 11 here, 9 in Tulsa tonight. Light dusting of snow on ground.but snow has stopped.
Doing some laundry, dishes and picking up house a little. Going back to bed. No company but cats and Dickens to cuddle with.