THE LIGHTER SIDE CAFE TUESDAY MAY 11

Hi Ann,

I am late posting, too.  It's been a busy day.  I've had several work chores and then had to run out to the bank and store for a couple things.  

My energy level drops a lot about 2-3 PM.  It's always been my tired time, but since I had Covid, it's like I cannot keep my eyes open and must rest for about 30 minutes in the afternoon. I am a bit concerned about it because I literally fall asleep as soon as I sit down to read. On Saturday, I slept for over an hour which is very unusual.  This is also after a good night's sleep!  I also have never recovered my taste and smell to a satisfactory level.  I hear it can go on for months. 

Pam, sorry that DH's indigestion cut your trip to the beach/camp short.  I'm so glad it was truly indigestion.  Like you, I worry a lot about the heart when my DH gets indigestion.  These guys, I'll tell you, they do worry us! Glad you had fun with your DDs on Mother's Day. Sounded like fun.  Glad DH got his new cast even if it is double duty for you. THose stairs trips at the camp sounded like quite a work out. :-) You are a bundle of energy and glad your walking friend is back temporarily from her travels. 

Ann, little Benjamin sounds like cutie and cuddle bug.  They are so sweet.  Our Cavaliers really suffer from  separation anxiety.  It has been so wonderful being with them all the time. 

We are nearly done with Foyle's War sadly.  Down to the last episode.  

Sue, hope you are doing okay. I know work is keeping you hopping lately.  Hope your DH's work has leveled off so that he's not too tired.  

I had yogurt an raspberries for breakfast, a salad with mushrooms and lean deli low salt off the bone ham for lunch.  Dinner is going to be another recipe from the cookbook I nearly tossed-LOL.  It's called Steve's Poker Night Chili and uses meatloaf ground mix,  three types of beans, stewed tomatoes and spices and is very easy!  The cookbook is recipes for two so I used my little 3 qt. crockpot.  It looks yummy. Easy peasy.  I am looking for easy, healthy recipes that don't take me all day to put together. :-)

Hello friends!

I was up and out early for hospice team meeting and then Walmart shopping. We had another rainy morning, but the sun is out now. I plan to walk a little later. Dinner will be pork roast, rice and gravy with some type of vegetables. I am leaning towards broccoli and carrots as we have plenty of fresh ones in the fridge. Lunch was leftover chicken breast from Sunday, salad and yogurt with blueberries & strawberries. I ate breakfast at hospice which was grits, biscuit and a brown & serve sausage. I will surely be over on PP, so MUST get that walk in. Shortly after dark, it will be raining again and is expected to rain most of the night. We are getting quite soggy!

Judy- Foyle's War sounds interesting. That may be the next thing DH and I watch. Sorry you are still feeling Covid effects. I, too, remember reading about some people having success in ending after-effects with some type of medicine, but I don't remember what it was. Might be worth a call to your PCP.

Ann - It seems Benjamin is settling right in with his new family, which warms my heart. I am sure your anxiety over losing LuLa and having trouble finding a new pup, as well as the possible move were affecting your mood, sleep and overall health. I'm glad all seems to be resolved and you even have a nice new neighbor, to boot.

Sue - Hope all is well with you and DH. I know by the time school ends, you will be ready for a break. Frankenmuth is on my list of things to do if we ever make it back to MI.