THE LIGHTER SIDE CAFE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12

Good Morning, WW Friends ~

We also woke to zero degree temps, with snow predicted. I slept very well and got up at 7 o'clock.   I am so glad not to have school today!

DH waited and waited for a call back from the cardiologist's office yesterday to no avail. He finally called again and was able to reach someone in a round about way and made his appointment for two weeks from Friday (and at a different office). This morning I started calling there and never was able to reach anyone, and finally tried that round about way and got a recording where I left my message that I'd like a call back.  I explained that DH had had a test at the hospital on Wednesday and I was told one of the doctors would call me afterward, but now it is two days later and I have not heard anything from anyone!  I don't know where the break down is, but something is very out of sync.  Geez!!

Anyway, I have been doing a little bit of this and that this morning. I have emptied and cleaned and refilled the bedroom humidifier and started some laundry. I thought about going out for a walk but it is 16 dg now with a RF of 8, so I don't know.  OTOH, the thought of some fresh air is very inviting.

I had my yogurt & berries w/F1 for breakfast and then a Clementine for a snack mid-morning.  I have thawed out my last container of veggie/bean soup which I will have for lunch.  I am planning on grilled hot dogs cut-up in baked beans with coleslaw for supper, and perhaps the remainder of the mac 'n cheese??  We'll have to wait and see  ...... 

I am planning on some kind of pasta supper tomorrow night.  I have jarred sauce and frozen meat balls and may dump it all in the Instant Pot with some pasta.  Our pizza last night was a definite treat. We always order from Jet's, and last night we ordered the Hand-Tossed Pizza instead of the usual Detroit Style Deep Dish.  I already had half of that one in the freezer, so we switched and now I have half of both in the freezer.  

I had a fun coffee date with VBF, only the tables at Starbuck's are still marked "temporarily closed" and we ended up sitting in our cars (again!).  It was damp and windy, so it felt colder with the windows open. I cannot wait until we can sit indoors and visit.  We agreed that the next time we get together (for WW WI in two weeks) we will both be far enough out from our two vaccines that we can safely go into a restaurant, so we're planning on having breakfast out.

Ann ~ It is surprising that the larger Walmart didn't have all you were looking for.  Hopefully the other one will allow you to fill in the blanks?  It is always surprising to me how the stocking changes from day to day, even though I shop at the same store.  When I went Monday they had plenty of distilled water and I picked up 3 more gallons.  When DH had found it at Kroger they had a 2 jug limit.

Judy ~ It is really too bad that they don't want to hole that attorney responsible for her actions.  Apparently what she did is not considered "wrong"?? But I personally think whenever a professional doesn't fulfill their duties it should be dealt with.  She should have some responsibility. I do hope you and your DD continue to get the word out??

Pam ~ I would LOVE if my yoga class would reopen!  I keep watching and waiting, and I think that now it would be safe and I'd be comfortable there.  I agree with the plan of a couple of weeks after the second vaccine, I'd be able to (not relax my practices) at least do some things that don't feel threatening, still masked and using hand sanitizer and social distancing. At our workout facility (which is through our school system) we all spaced out in the past and only touched our own "equipment" and it seem very safe with a bit of care. But I guess we'll see.... I was glad to have DH home earlier on Wednesday and he did appreciate being home.  Also, he wasn't as affected by the anesthesia this time as the last time (when it seemed to take all afternoon to wear off).

There is a gentle snow falling and I am still debating about walking. I am also reading a book that I am really enjoying.  It was an Amazon Prime pick this week and by an author I have read before.

BBL.  Make a great day!!

Hi Sue, we were writing simultaneously again!  GMTA! 

I agree, Sue, that you should have heard something by now!  Good grief- someone dropped the ball. Usually they seem to call right after they get out of surgery. Hopefully, you will hear today.  Do the test results take a while to process?  

I hope you don't get too much snow but it looks bad all across the country. I could not believe the horrible accidents in TX.  So tragic.  Ice is just the worst.  I can't even imagine how terrifying that was for so many. 

I agree that the State Bar should have done something.  I feared that they stick together and I hope, at the very least, that our terrible attorney thinks twice before duping more innocent people. I feel so let down but have tried to let it go.  As DH said, at least it caused her some discomfort and a good deal of money having to hire her own attorney and spend her precious billable hours defending herself. So, the little guy didn't lose completely and I am glad they investigated her.  

Have a good day and if you are up to it, I hope you enjoy that walk! I do see that Silver Sneakers has a lot of free online videos lately.  I have done a few. 

Pam, you are so right about professional groups covering for one another. Like you said, you basically have to commit a horrible crime with loads of press coverage to get them to punish someone. It stinks, but what can we do? We tried. I thought about writing bad reviews, but someone warned me off that strategy saying I could be sued for slander. Who messes with lawyers? That’s the issue! We have one more avenue we will pursue that the bar recommended. I did say my piece to the bar investigator in a polite and firm way. I told her that though she did a lot of work, she never arrived at the truth.


I’m glad your DH was able to get his fitting for the shoe inserts. I hope he listens to the doctor about wearing the right shoes all the time. I relate to hard heads!



I had a very sweet call from my DGS in CA this morning. He opened his Valentine’s from us and he was so happy to receive nice drawing pencils and a new special coloring/workbook I sent him. He loves to draw and is very interested in “schoolwork” – having a big sister helps. He also showed me a new stuffed animal and modeled the tee-shirt we sent him. DGD was doing her schoolwork so I didn’t chat with her today but she is having fun, too.


Ann, your red sauce on Sunday sounds great for Valentine’s Day!



Please send your prayers and thoughts to my wonderful big brother. I know he can beat this nasty cancer. Thanks.







"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself." - Tecumseh

Good Afternoon, WW Friends ~

What a lovely lazy day I've had!!  I did make a few phone calls regarding DH's test on Wednesday and got lots of run-around; and basically I'll have to talk to the doctor in two weeks when we go in  for his appointment.  I did find out the cardiology office is allowing one person per patient so I will be there!!  But I made the appropriate amount of noise and filed complaints with a few people who should know.  Now I'm done!  Time to move on .....

I finished my book today and really enjoyed it!  But I am glad that I have some more waiting "in the wings" so I can start up again tomorrow if the mood strikes me. 

Right now we have some lovely snowflakes drifting down and we're predicted to have some more. I never did get outdoors today as it is just too cold!  Maybe tomorrow??

Time to start supper as DH is on his way home.  Have a wonderful evening .....