THE LIGHTER SIDE CAFE FRIDAY JUNE 26

Hi All,

Ann, I just can’t relate to that “too hot” to eat crowd, either! 🤣. I have a friend who says on weekends, she forgets to eat some meals ! Whaaaat?! As soon as I finish, breakfast I’m planning lunch but in a much healthier way lately.  New resolve! 💪. Last night I ordered a pizza for DH and I had a big bowl of my ratatouille topped with fresh parmigiana cheese. For some reason, I tamed that inner rascal for one meal at least. 

I agree, too, that this is not cool weather by any stretch yet, Ann! We’ll be at the Cape tonight and that will definitely be cooler. My work friend and her home builder husband are coming tomorrow for a brief time - social distancing so he can see the house, take measurements, etc and start working in a cost estimate. Fingers crossed. 

DD and I had a good phone call with her attorney.  She has spent a good deal of time estimating what her ex owes DD and it is a great deal of money as he has been sneaky and hidden his assets and bonuses. She’s doing a good job and we feel much better. Another motion has been filed and sent to his attorney.we have to learn to be patient.

After that chilling scary doggy  escape yesterday, I was finally able to calm down with my ukulele singalong. I love it and I’m amazed at what just one hour of playing and singing does for my mental health.

Sue, I’m glad you renegotiated your auto insurance and that your DH got his truck fixed and back on the road. I didn’t realize Michigan car insurance rates were so high. We always thought Massachusetts had very high rates especially if you live in the city. I don’t think anywhere is too cheap anymore!

LOL Judy...I've forgotten a LOT of things in life...but NEVER a MEAL. That is something that is just part of my DNA Just like in the dead of winter I can drink iced water and in the heat of summer bring on the chili I am also always thinking of food.

Remember that song by the We Five? When I woke up this morning YOU were on my mind....? Well I changed those words LONG ago to When I woke up this morning FOOD was on my mind True story. I sing that every once in awhile and still crack myself up!

One meal at a time works. Sounds like you enjoyed it!

Hope you get a good estimate from your friend and her DH. Safe travels to the Cape and enjoy the cooler temps

Glad that you are happy with the phone conversation with DD's attorney. Yup, patience is key....much easier said than done when it involves a loved one. Prayers continue.

I bet your DH's garden is beautiful as well, Judy. I remember you mentioning that he so enjoys being outdoors with plants/gardens and such. There's most definitely a knack for that sort of thing.

Fireworks are illegal here as well...but tell that to the people that shoot them off. The other night sounded like 4th of July! I don't mind them from a distance and luckily LuLa is not bothered by them. Luigi, on the other hand didn't care for them at all. I think they hurt his ears.

Sue it sounds like you had a 'delicious' time with your friends. So happy that you plan on getting together again around the 4th of July I'm sure you'll all make some great memories.

I took an early walk and will go again once the sun goes down. Still too hot for that sort of thing. Hope you enjoy yours. Happy shopping.

Waving to Pam and will CBL

Pam your meals sound good. Also not feeling energetic today. Blaming mine on the heat and too much AC.

Intetesting about Billie Holiday's life.

Hope you get your walk in early.

My day is planned and tracked. Chicken tenders with rice mushrooms and peas for supper. Tuna salad rollup with cucumber and tomato salad for lunch and I had a cheese omelet with lite english muffin for breakfast. Snacks roasted almonds berry topped FF Greek yogurt and hummus with carrot sticks.

Hey again all,

Good to read all the catch up posts. I did get out and walked the dogs and chatted with a neighbor. I am enjoying the fact that folks have a little more time to visit these days from a distance. Lol


I pulled my chicken thighs out of the freezer and nuked one of them to have for my lunch along with more of my veggie ratatouille topped with parmesan. So good! I had hoped to make the chicken cacciatore today but I think I’ll lug it to the Cape and make it there. I don’t feel like heating up the kitchen today.

Sue, your dinner sounded wonderful and glad you enjoyed it and look forward to another visit. Great to see your DH’s VBF’s kids. We like those Hibachi type places, too, where you cook at your own table. They are tasty, fun and entertaining, too!

Pam, I loved that movie as well. Interesting to hear the back story and I also saw that it was going to be on last night but went to bed instead. It was a busy day! Good for you for getting out and walking early. That makes a big difference.

I finished my Hank Phillipi Ryan mystery and now I will start the Sweet Salt Air one that you read, Pam!

I’ll check in soon Getting an early start for the Cape so I have to scram!


Ann, the new lyrics to that song are right up my alley!! 

Good Afternoon, WW Friends ~

I finally got out for a walk today and enjoyed it very much.  It was shortly before lunch and the sun was shining and there was a slight breeze. When I got home I warmed up the last serving of the WW Chili for my lunch.  Since then I have been watching the Covid-19 Task Force briefing on TV.  {{sigh}}

Judy ~ You and I apparently were posting at the same time. Great news from your DD's attorney! Sad about no visitors at the Cape this Summer.  We feel like we're just adding to the list of things cancelled this year.  Now the 4th of July parade and the Festival we have attended for 20+ years are cancelled as well.  I guess we will make do with staying home and cooking baby back ribs. They will be delicious! 

Ann ~ I've never 'forgotten' a meal either! and ditto on the hot/cold issue. I make and drink Sun Tea year round and always have. Sometimes I get stuck in a snacking rut and just have to ride it out til the next day.  

Pam ~ There seems to be an increase in many states.  I am certain the bars reopening contributed to it.  There was one bar in E. Lansing that triggered an outbreak and every day the numbers just from that one bar keep going up, and DH read me another huge one this morning. With the tracking they are doing now, they are more able to see where the spread goes.  

I am starting to feel like I am having to chase my insurance lady.  She is apparently new(er), because I know the family that owns the agency but I don't know her. Every day I have to call her, and then she sounds like she has no idea who I am or why I am calling.  I gave up my grocery shopping trip this afternoon because I called her and she is supposed to call me back but it's been well over an hour and nothing.  Maybe I'll just go on to the grocery store. I really wanted to finalize this before the weekend.

BBL.  Make a great afternoon.

Judy - The increase in cases in younger people with blood clots resulting scares me to death. Both DD3 and DSIL (DD1's DH) have had blood clots in the past and are considered high risk, per DD3's hematologist, who she saw this week. The problem with the "herd immunity" theory is that the younger people pass it on to their elders before they have symptoms and know they are sick. I agree with you on gyms. I am going to stay out of enclosed spaces with people outside my very small circle at least until the number of cases drops considerably.

Sue - The loss of traditional gatherings is one thing I find very hard. My siblings and our children get together only twice per year--Good Friday for a crawfish boil and Christmas Eve. We missed out on the first and it is doubtful that things will be good enough to have Christmas. It is hard to swallow, but there is no alternative, as I see it. I guess we'll just find other ways to make our holidays as special as we can. Poor service from your insurance lady, for sure. Hope you can "git 'er done" and not have to wait until Monday.

Ann - You are smart to get the laundry done, then you can relax all weekend. I am another who cannot fathom "forgetting" to eat.

I got all the floors cleaned, rugs washed and now I'm going to take it easy the rest of the day.

Lol Pam guess we are all on the same page re : never forgetting a meal as well.