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Things are moving along at work, which is nice. Next week, we ratchet it up again. It'll be okay.


This weeks lodgings leave a bit to be desired. I missed something in the fine print.
Let me guess. Waterfront view was the sewer plant? Antique furniture was still bought at Big Lots!? Cozy meant no room between the bed and wall on any side? Close to local attractions meant a short walk to a Walmart Supercenter? Pet friendly was talking about the vermin?
 
I ask mine to take one small bite of anything I tnmake. If they don't like it they don't have to eat it. That's not to say that they don't ever have to try it again. They will try everything I make until they or I am not around anymore. Very few wins but any win keeps it worth while.

It's also taught them to taste their food. I always ask what I could do to help them like it. I give them seasoning and spice queues that seem to stick with them. Hopefully they will take an interest at some point but you can't want to cook if you don't like food.
That's the way to do it.
 
Well, that just sucks monkey nuts.


Mine would tell me wrong things. She'd get a notion and say it like it was so and I'd find out later it wasn't. Both parents, really. Like when they mispronounced "orgy" and I got laughed at at school and didn't know I should have worn the main perp out. It wasn't out of malice on their parts, but how could a child tell the difference?
One question... Why were they teaching you "orgy???" 🤔🤔
 
I am not as fortunate.
My oldest sister is disabled and my twin says she will help but when I rope her in I can't trust that she will..

Example:

Me--"van you go over (15 minutes away) and vacumn moms kitchen floor and tidy up... I will go over Wednesday and do the rest"

Her--"sure no problem"

I go Wednesday and do it all
Next time she asks you for help, say "sure!" then don't show. 😤🤬
 
Started the baby aspirin (now know as low dose🤣) regimen a couple or three days ago. The diet is pretty much on par. I’m watching what I eat more and more. Weeks at home are no problem. SWhoMBO has had us on organic, low fat, blah blah blah, for years. It’s just when I’m on the road those weeks, where it all falls apart. So half the year…good….half …bad🤷🏻‍♂️. Exercise? Same.

Thanks for the gouge on the Statins. I think I’m just going to have to have a come-to-Jesus moment and accept that I need to get on these things😭

Made a fantastic Skillet Taco Pie for the tribe last night. Swapped out the black beans for pinto’s (more Mex than Cuban) and added diced tomatoes & Hatch green chilies. Was a big hit and easy (which is what I was going for), oh and also swapped the Pablano, for two large Anaheim chilis.

Not a fan of the nursing side but love the chef side of taking care of my shut-in! 😂😂

Montezuma Hot Springs New Mex MZ

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Your dinner sounds delish! Beans are an excellent source of both soluable and insoluble fiber. They are good for taking fats out of your system. Unless, of course, you're eating refried beans. Beans also have a fair amount of protein in them. I bet your wife appreciates your cooking!
 
So I was concentrating on good manners today with the boys..

There are two things I insist on. Firstly nobody goes over an obstacle before me unless I give permission it’s an accident waiting to happen and believe me I have had my share.

Secondly you wait your turn unless I say otherwise. Even Jack is getting the message.

Your boys are so well behaved! 😘🥰
 
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Good evening! I just popped in for a min. I'm having to take a college class to renew my certification. It's been a long time since I've taken a college class. 😳

I miss chatting with everyone. Hopefully, this summer I'll have more screen time.

*BIG HUGS!* 🤗

*gigglePOUNCE* Well, hello there!!
So good to see you - if even for just a moment.
Hope the class is going well. And everything else you have going on IRL. 🫂
Nope - not enough "ug" in the hug... here -
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I brought some Haitian Barbanquart? Back from the Caymans once. Dark 20yr old rum. Like you said, sipping rum.

Nursing is hard. Have I told you that? She’s making progress though and last night I was able to sleep upstairs. She doing a little better everyday. New appreciation for all the work she does (all stay at home moms do) day in and day out. Good on all caretakers!

Here’s to a Happy St Paddy’s day. Your home work for today. Wear green. Drink a toast to someone near and dear. Watch The Quiet Man. You’re welcome.

NM Hotspring MZ…

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I'm so glad she's progressing, H! 🥰
 
When my wife and I first got married, I thought it was high time I gifted her a present of a Colt .38. I mean, what woman wouldn’t like that?

We had that old money program Quicken on our computer where we had started doing financial tracking or what not. In the block under HOME Purchases or something she put in the header DAMN GUN! 🤣

You’re right…she’s over it now!
I didn't know GUN was the first year present! Neither one of my husbands gave me one! 😤🤣
 

*gigglePOUNCE* Well, hello there!!
So good to see you - if even for just a moment.
Hope the class is going well. And everything else you have going on IRL. 🫂
Nope - not enough "ug" in the hug... here -
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I can't post pics when I'm on my phone but I'm sending you Gigantic hugs!! 🤗 🤗 🤗

So far I'm doing well in my class, but my last paper might have to be resubmitted...I comprehended the instructions wrong and didn't notice until after I sent it 🙄 She usually compliments me on my work. It's nice to read her comments 😁
 
"Quick" catch up while I decide today's next steps...

I like your twist 😊

^^This... so much, this. My first knee doctor was fixated on my weight. Ignored everything else - all my activity, previous dislocations... to him, weight loss was the only solution.

I fired him, researched knee docs, and saw someone else. That doctor did my first knee replacement when I was 40. Young for a replacement. But he told my mom, "There was more damage than the MRI showed. That knee was shot. The only option was a replacement."

Sounds like quite the character

Strong Brother Energy here 😍

Always!! 🫂

Optional? Hmm... I'm familiar with Silent but Optional?? :unsure: :LOL:

ProTip: These are not yoga pants. These are a Fashion Crime. Not sure who came up w/ them but they should be forced to wear them, in public, every day for the rest of their lives. Just... no
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I'm so sorry your sleep is messed up from your med schedule. 🤞 they knock out whatever ails you!!

Happy belated, RJ. Did Mother Nature cooperate with the mass schedule? Is there a televised or online service for bad weather days??

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Good to see you, RJ!! Thanks for stopping in once in a while.

Family can be challenging. 🫂

So much truth here!!

I can relate... have some siblings like this, too 🫂

I admit - it took a few tries for me to come up with baking homemade potato chips/crisps :LOL: I got there, but the first 2 or 3 guesses weren't appetizing. LOL

I'm one of those people where diet and exercise simply isn't enough. But with the statin, my numbers are controlled.

I love learning new things... and sharing knowledge with others. Watching their face as they learn something new, too.

🫂 Condolences, Wat. While he was a remarkably old age for a horse, it's never easy to lose those we love.

Wonderful video, Grey!! Love how they just chill out until their name is called. Such good boys!!

New alliances and partnerships... wonderful!
Let me know when you open... I like a good french fry!

Pretty sure I have a couple other siblings who have their smokers going today, too... and maybe a cousin. :LOL: I'm surrounded by carnivores

Something tells me not the first time, nor the last
You two are so well matched. 🤗 😁

They pop up fairly frequently in the fiction I read, so gather they must have a following.

1:12-1:40

Friend of a friend had a bad breakup. They were going to throw away several bottles of "cheap Jamaican rum". I offered to take them, made them into rum balls.... very tasty, very potent rum balls. 😁

Classmate's father painted their house this color (not the cream color). Everyone in town knew who's house just by mentioning the color... it's still talked about in certain circles... decades later. :ROFLMAO:

I hate when it gets all bouncy-bouncy. Makes my head hurt.

I can hear the gears being stripped!! 😣

🫂 agreed - hope yours settle down soon... weather and sinuses!!

Understatement!!
Nurses, caregivers, stay at home folks - all very hard work and very needed work. Mad props to all our Spoonies that help in these capacities!


Can you imagine a front end collision in that? Better phrasing - can you imagine anyone walking away from a front end collision in one of those? Even at low speeds?? :eek:
Looks cool but...

With that, I'm off to lunch. Hoping a nap will help with the head. Now if the temps would stop swinging like drunks on chandeliers :rolleyes:
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Great recap, Likes! 🥰🥰
 
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Good evening! I just popped in for a min. I'm having to take a college class to renew my certification. It's been a long time since I've taken a college class. 😳

I miss chatting with everyone. Hopefully, this summer I'll have more screen time.

*BIG HUGS!* 🤗
Best wishes on the class.
Glad to hear from ya again. (y) (y)
 
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