The Lighter Side Cafe - March 6-8

Hi all,

Thanks for opening up the cafe Sue! You sure do have a lot going on with medical procedures all around you. You are right! It’s always something. I went to work today and phew! Everyone had something to tell me about their issues and management. I’m not the only one finding it challenging…long story but common themes for all! I always love seeing the team and colleagues, though. I did leave early so I could make the long ride in daylight with light rain and not the downpour expected soon.

My car is due at the dealers tomorrow for a tuneup and work so I may miss my TOPS meeting. My eating has been off track the past few days. 😢Why, oh why do I sabotage my hard work? Such a struggle some days!

Have a great night all. We are watching Bosch now. I read the books. I like the actor. Pam, you mentioned another show similar to the one with Tom Sellick and Reggie the dog - what was it again?

Have a good night all. I’m beat!

Hi all,

TGIF!  It's been a busy week workwise so we are all glad it's the weekend.  

Pam, it's fantastic news that you are finally yourself again.  Hearing about you walking is great and sounds like your energy has returned.  You've had a time of it for sure.  Thanks for letting me know about the Will Trent series.  I wrote it down and will check it out.  We have a lot of Bosch TV series to watch now. I had read all Michael Connolly's books on which the series is based.  

Sue, hope your DH's test went well.

I am not as worried about the possibility of oxygen for my DH now.  If it makes him feel much better, it is worth it.  He's not needing it now and fine when he's not walking a lot but exercise lowers his oxygen levels significantly. 

Not a lot on the schedule for the weekend.  I am going to a High Tea for a friend's fundraiser.  She has been teaching young girls from Uganda on Zoom in a school there.  Education will help many avoid being trafficked.  Isn't that sad, but good works she is ding and this high tea is a fundraiser.  So far, they have sold a lot of tickets and it'll be fun.  She is from Great Britain and promised to bring me a fancy hat or fascinator! :-) 

Have a good rest of the day all.  

Good Morning, WW Friends ~

TGIF!!  We have a cool day in the mid-40's, but still and all it is much warmer than normal in Michigan this time of year.  We have broken quite a few records recently and most of us are enjoying what seems to be an early Spring.

I took DH for his test yesterday morning, and honestly it took longer to drive there than the scan took.  They wrote it up as a "CT Scan" but he said they put him in the MRI machine and 'whirred' it around a few times  and that was about it.  We had a 9 a.m. appointment for which we arrived the recommended 15 minutes early, and were out of there by 9:30.  We went to one of our favorite Brunch places which was right on the way home, and enjoyed very much.

I did some work around here during the day, then went for a hair appointment in the afternoon. I had left supper prepped (mac 'n cheese with slices of sausage and fresh broccoli.  It was very good and yielded some leftovers for another meal.

Judy ~ Glad you are okay with DH's oxygen.  I have thought about that for mine in the future and decided it wouldn't be a bad thing.  The modern equipment has certainly improved. And whatever makes them feel better!! 

Pam ~ I did just begin switching decor to Spring.  DH hung the outdoor flag a week or so ago, and I changed some things in the living room, including getting out a (MSU) Spartans throw for the couch. Where I used to do it all in one day, I find it is easier (now) to do a bit at a time.  I also enjoy it more.  Glad you're feeling better.  I am terribly jealous of your walking, but I am toying with the idea myself.

I have begun switching over to Spring in our bedroom and this morning packed away the flannel sheets and changed the quilt from a heavy, dark one to a lighter and brighter one.  I still kept the alternative-down blanket and also the heated mattress pad. I put on percale sheets so the heated pad will be a welcome addition at bedtime.  Washing the old sheets and packing them away and doing the bed took all morning, so that was a good time investment.

Still working on some meal planning especially for tonight. 

BBL.  Make a great day!!

Hi, great to read all the notes today.  Daisy and I took and hour's walk "uptown".  She loves peering into all the shops and seems to love that walk more than the one along the canal which is so pretty. Ha ha--she is a people person for sure.  She thinks she can walk long ways and then realizes she has to turn around to go home and drags.  DH picked us up when she was done and she hasn't woken up yet from her long nap.  So cute.  One of my goals has been to walk more and drink more water.  I am inspired by you both in your exercise routines. 

Our neighbor just got a new puppy - Boston Terrier - Gus is now 8 weeks old and just adorable.  She has another one who is 10 yrs. Reminds me of Ann and we also had Bostons in the past, too.  She laughingly told me "If you are thinking of doing this, don't!  We are exhausted by the energy level of the puppy!"  But, of course, they adore him and love him.  All babies - pets included - can exhaust us.  :-)

Pam, the classic car shows sounds like fun.  We watch them on TV sometimes. Some of those "antiques" were the ones we rode around in during high school. ha ha

The high tea on Sunday is a benefit for the young girls my friend teaches over Zoom from Nepal not Uganda.  Not sure where I dreamed up Uganda when I said I that to you earlier, but it's all a worthy cause.  

Our DD is trying hard to get a full time teaching job in CA since her business has scaled down so much this past year.  Smart idea and she is now submitting references to a new school district after an interview. I hope she gets the job.  

Sue, I also love your decorating tales.  You are so attentive to details and I am sure it must look beautiful.  Yes, my DH is not ready for oxygen yet, but sometime he will be.  Like you said, if it makes them feel a lot better, why not?  With my asthma and other breathing issues, I could be a candidate some day,too.  

I hope everyone has a great night and I'll check in soon.