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#240
Day 240
Twilight
Most days I jump out of bed and head to the gym for either a 6 am workout class or for a 7 am run with Vicky. Before leaving today, however,...
#241
Day 241
Lunch
I felt so healthy eating these garden treasures and leftover salmon for lunch. Then, I had a chocolate chip cookie chaser; and I didn't feel gui...
#242
Day 242
Screen Shot
We met these guys for dinner at the Yellow Creek. Hadn't seen them all summer even though we are across the canal from each other. T refus...
#243
Day 243
I'm a Lucky Gal
Jim says if he wants to eat he has to cook. That's not entirely true because I like to make breakfast. Trouble is he doesn't eat break...
#244
Day 244
Toasty
The Fire Pit crew was invited to Connie's for dinner. Some ventured outside to sit by the lake, but most stayed inside. The fire was hot but I...
#245
Day 245
Weekly Update
Last October I accepted a one year term as the Hearts of Miromar Activities Director. Actually, the position should be called Activities...
#246
Day 246
Creating My First Online Photo Album
Nothing related to the computer is easy this week. Today, I spent many hours learning about online photo books --...
#247
Day 247
Sunset on Summer
Labor Day, the end of summer. When the kids were in school and we still lived in Peters Township, this was such a sad day for me. I k...
#248
Day 248
Reading Glasses
Normally, I don't need these; but when I work for hours at a time at my desk, I do. I had these on a lot these last few days. #afterno...
#249
Day 249
Hey, Where Did You Go
Katie told me Owen was playing with a "bigger" boy then he climbed the ladder and disappeared. Owen's either wondering how can h...
#250
Day 250
Helping Becky Clean
Becky and I went to help Katie get ready for O's first birthday party. O wanted to help too. #indoors #portrait #thursday #afterno...
#251
Day 251
Brothers
Ken and Devina came in from San Fran and Ryan in from Seattle. Ryan cut his hiking vacation short so he wouldn't miss O's party. Dan and Desi...
#252
Day 252
Owen's Uncles
All Hart and Russo uncles were there to celebrate O's first birthday! The theme was trains, planes, and boats. The hats were a gift from...
#253
Day 253
Ryan's Pulled Pork Nachos
After getting Ken and Devina to the airport for an early flight back to San Fran, Jim and I returned to Katie and Dave's. So...
#254
Day 254
Hello Trees!
It was such a good day….after an early morning walk with Vicky, I worked in the garden, then Jim helped me plant these trees. They give m...
#255
Day 255
Simon and Garfunkel Pork
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme pork chops over a bed of kale. All of the herbs and vegetables came from my garden. #after...
#256
Day 256
Shiplap
I really do like to paint. Even if it's just shiplap for the ceiling of Jim's recently remodeled shed. So far he's installed white pegboard, w...
#257
Day 257
Dad's Bible
After his stroke in July, 1994, Dad was incontinent, couldn't walk, and couldn't talk. He knew what he wanted to say, but he couldn't form...
#258
Day 258
Splat!
O is a terrible eater. If he eats anything, he wants to check it out first then feed himself. I tried to give him chunky organic beef and veget...
#259
Day 259
Subaru Love
I love my Forester. So much so, this is my third three-year lease . See how it sparkles after a two-hour scrub-down. #afternoon #saturday...
#260
Day 260
Laura's Baby Shower
I drove out of the lake at 6:15 this morning and headed to Scranton. About 20 minutes into the trip, I wondered, "Did Jim remember...
#261
Day 261
Creepy Crows
These crows hang out on Manito Trail by the public dock. I notice them either when I return from the fitness center in the early morning...
#262
Day 262
Our Bridge
Every few years the white trusses need to be refreshed. Jim sanded last week, and yesterday and today I painted. We talked about this proje...
#263
Day 263
Heads on a Platter
I cut these sunflower heads to dry so I could harvest their seeds. Unfortunately, I learned too late that had I waited until the le...