tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3561932792685602799..comments2024-03-28T23:05:51.705-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: The R WordJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50966909152644333972018-01-02T21:09:30.925-05:002018-01-02T21:09:30.925-05:00When you’re ready, Julia, lunch is on me!When you’re ready, Julia, lunch is on me!Paula Munierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892400411248241251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81577046242351384312018-01-01T19:27:39.506-05:002018-01-01T19:27:39.506-05:00I’d be delighted!I’d be delighted!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87553289128520944402018-01-01T19:25:38.782-05:002018-01-01T19:25:38.782-05:00Hank, all that sounds wonderful and way harder to ...Hank, all that sounds wonderful and way harder to assemble than the sausage rolls I made. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76881445117001225422018-01-01T18:36:34.260-05:002018-01-01T18:36:34.260-05:00I agree with Denise about PT and balance benefits....I agree with Denise about PT and balance benefits. What I love about the physical therapist I'm seeing is that I went in for my leg/hip/back problem, but what he's doing and the exercises he's giving me are helping balance as well.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77829162576846745512018-01-01T18:32:49.542-05:002018-01-01T18:32:49.542-05:00SO behind! AH.. Seriously. Know what I did today? ...SO behind! AH.. Seriously. Know what I did today? Signed my new years cards. For which the printer has not yet sent the envelopes. SOMEBODY needs to make a new resolution, and it ain't me. <br /><br />And Karen, despite al my intentions, I took smoked salmon, capers, and whipped cream cheese on little pumpernickel squares, goat cheese with pomegranates and walnuts, and truffle cheese. Next year, I'll actually cook. xoxoxoo<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57692715869890448392018-01-01T18:32:06.342-05:002018-01-01T18:32:06.342-05:00Ann, I may want your statement in writing to give ...Ann, I may want your statement in writing to give to my husband. Hehehe!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91345132279605264542018-01-01T17:54:46.740-05:002018-01-01T17:54:46.740-05:00Thanks, Ann. It is a thing of wonder and joy.Thanks, Ann. It is a thing of wonder and joy.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61965991749743661362018-01-01T17:20:38.385-05:002018-01-01T17:20:38.385-05:00I worked with a physical therapist this fall on ba...I worked with a physical therapist this fall on balance, and it was wonderful. Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17422865212971210402018-01-01T17:18:28.483-05:002018-01-01T17:18:28.483-05:00Buying and reading books is the work of angels, so...Buying and reading books is the work of angels, so keep doing that. Allowing yourself to recover is also important work, so do more of that, too. And here's hoping you don't have the problem I used to have: Warren would stack stuff on the stairs that he intended to take to his upstairs office, but it would never get farther than the stairs. One day, completely overwhelmed with all the clutter everywhere, I told myself I could at least clear one stair. When I did, Warren told me he was so inspired, he wanted to de-clutter his corner of the living room. Which he did. And stacked all the stuff he wanted to move to his office on the stair I'd just cleared off. Sometimes you can't win, but it's still worth the effort.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35860794776463206872018-01-01T16:50:07.048-05:002018-01-01T16:50:07.048-05:00Julia, sending good wishes your way for an excelle...Julia, sending good wishes your way for an excellent year in 2018. <br /><br />About the turmeric: we take Jarrow Curcumin Phytosome, and love it. (Curcumin is the active part of turmeric). Be sure to take it with food that has fat in it (cheese works well). If you Google Curcumin, lots of clinical studies will come up. We're also big on swimming and walking.<br /><br />Happy New Year everyone!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797564711320719250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7958042225134528322018-01-01T15:22:23.575-05:002018-01-01T15:22:23.575-05:00By the way, Hank, what appetizer did you end up ta...By the way, Hank, what appetizer did you end up taking to your party? Hope you had a fun evening. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39107601274002995672018-01-01T15:19:07.339-05:002018-01-01T15:19:07.339-05:00When I saw the word "joint" it made me t...When I saw the word "joint" it made me think of a bar. So, a regular hangout place. Which I guess would have a similar stress-reducing (or stress-making) effect. <br /><br />The new year started here with donating three huge bags of coats, hats, scarves, socks, gloves, and sweaters to the homeless here in Cincinnati. A man froze to death last week, which is truly horrendous. A friend is helping to organize collection of warm clothing, and I was happy to contribute. She is also an aspiring writer, so I gave her an older netbook computer that I just found when I was clearing out stuff last week. I was delighted to help her in that small way. <br /><br />Decluttering, and clearing out before we move next year, is a top priority. I wouldn't have considered that a resolution, but under your definition, Julia, it is. I am resolved to move as little into the new house as possible. And to that end I'm also resolved to spend as little money on new stuff as I can, too. <br /><br />Unlike Hallie, I have become a couch potato, especially in the cold weather. There's really no excuse, either, because under my Medicare plan I have access to Silver Sneakers at the Y for free. So I need to get off my tush and get moving. <br /><br />That's about as far as I'm prepared to go, with spoken-out-loud goals. I already vote and am already outspoken, and will continue to be so, whether it's popular or not. I just hope we all end this coming year happier and more joyful than we've begun. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19571351099301704592018-01-01T14:48:35.604-05:002018-01-01T14:48:35.604-05:00I like those movies too and watched many of them d...I like those movies too and watched many of them during december but I' m not sure about " all year round ".danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84825294715182677882018-01-01T14:34:36.161-05:002018-01-01T14:34:36.161-05:00Ingrid, if you ever want to visit a frigid winter ...Ingrid, if you ever want to visit a frigid winter wonderland, I could always use an enthusiastic helper in my decluttering efforts!Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5547509175370385652018-01-01T14:12:40.512-05:002018-01-01T14:12:40.512-05:00Ingrid, you can visit anytime!Ingrid, you can visit anytime!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31363268410861943792018-01-01T13:56:48.720-05:002018-01-01T13:56:48.720-05:00You are aware that voting in the mid-term election...You are aware that voting in the mid-term election is apolitical, right? No matter what your political persuasion, we should all be voting in the mid-term election. Your comment after that made it less than apolitical. :)Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13166943211084118592018-01-01T13:53:46.584-05:002018-01-01T13:53:46.584-05:00Happy New Year, everyone! I took down the tree ye...Happy New Year, everyone! I took down the tree yesterday so that today would truly feel like a fresh start. I wish I lived near those of you who are sorting and chucking stuff; I love decluttering projects!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74484586476758731032018-01-01T13:44:51.702-05:002018-01-01T13:44:51.702-05:00I make just one resolution a year, and it's al...I make just one resolution a year, and it's always something fun (and, as a result, I keep it!). For 2018: reread the Harry Potter books, in order. Elizabeth Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02019916259737155294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47118072492305156722018-01-01T13:30:37.985-05:002018-01-01T13:30:37.985-05:00Love your "finish the book" resolutions....Love your "finish the book" resolutions. I'm all for that since I want to read them! I'm going to continue my resolution to use a word to motivate me in much of what I do. The word? PROACTIVE. It sure got me out of a lot of ennui and disengagement last year. I'm the one who guides my life so if I want something, I must be proactive. Happy new year to all. Pam McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09967458639420745680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70824778853456401492018-01-01T13:21:29.656-05:002018-01-01T13:21:29.656-05:00All journeys begin with a single stepAll journeys begin with a single stepAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67609176721951794172018-01-01T13:20:21.247-05:002018-01-01T13:20:21.247-05:00Ann, I didn't think you were a fan of "cr...Ann, I didn't think you were a fan of "crime", but then again, aren't all of us here fans of crime?!<br /><br />Debs, that recipe looks good!<br /><br />Gigi, I'm trying and trying and trying! I do tackle small jobs, but my success with some of them has resulted in me putting lots of energy into smaller things (because I know I can accomplish them), and never getting around to bigger things. I know I should break the bigger things down into smaller and more manageable steps. Maybe when I'm off work from knee surgery I can do some sitting-down chores.(Uh, I've had two other orthopedic surgeries in the past six months, and thought that I might get some small chores done before returning to work. Mostly what I did was buy and read books!)<br /><br />DebRo Deb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48635989214753477152018-01-01T13:16:01.782-05:002018-01-01T13:16:01.782-05:00I have such a horrible track record with resolutio...I have such a horrible track record with resolutions that I gave up making them several years ago. But reading everything here makes me want to try again. So, I'll start with small steps: drink more water and eat a salad every day. I also like the idea of consuming less news. Chris Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882020122700920436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22801470449736372018-01-01T12:57:37.992-05:002018-01-01T12:57:37.992-05:00This parade never disappoints . . . what great flo...This parade never disappoints . . . what great floats!Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61636620837437907772018-01-01T12:44:52.336-05:002018-01-01T12:44:52.336-05:00Red not ted. I’d like an edit option here please. ...Red not ted. I’d like an edit option here please. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42770086993143315742018-01-01T12:43:38.827-05:002018-01-01T12:43:38.827-05:00Julia, you’ve experienced the Gold Star for grief ...Julia, you’ve experienced the Gold Star for grief this past year. I’m impressed with your resilience and determination to live your life fully and in health. You’re the only Ted I haven’t met but as someone once said, you are known by the company you keep. Xox Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.com