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Hi Pinkie! I buy rotisserie pieces at the store. :shock: :wink: But my MIL makes the best baked chicken thighs. She claims that using a wrought-iron pan is her trick. I think she keeps them covered and then removes the lid for the last 20 minutes or something. Friday, September 25 Eating B: coffee w...

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I was thinking the same thing!

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Thanks Pinkie!

Thursday, Sept. 24

Eating
B: coffee w/collagen proteins and MCT
L: 2 chicken thighs
D: 2 tilapia filets w/some Indian sauce and sauerkraut

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Wednesday, September 23 126.4 Eating B: coffee w/MCT oil and collagen proteins, 1 decaf cup with cream L: 2 pieces of fried chicken D: giant salad w/salmon and avocado Bought a bunch of garden/yard soil and bark for next step, since I finally finished the gravel project! :-) Feeling great! Tomorrow...

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I like your perspective that you recognized you are not taking care of yourself when you slip up with food choices. Really good!

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So proud of you for creatively thinking of places you can cut back. Personally, I do not help my kids with schoolwork, which eases my load. I feel that their education is one of the remaining loci of control in a western child's life (and barely that, actually). If they fail, they still have a soft ...

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Easy for you to say, yes, but someone needs to be there to say that to her. And someone that loves her as much as you do is a pretty good place to hear that from.

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I'm so glad you've had Gus - for the nature connection outdoors with him, the emotional support through your wife's struggles, and the companionship during COVID. My husband and I have been thinking about moving, and we always discuss how important/not a pet-friendly house/yard/fence, etc. is. And I...

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Linda said - After doing NoS for 1 year and only losing a couple of pounds, I realized that my habit was so strong that I could tweak my plates as much as I wanted and I still would stick to my 3 plates. That 2nd year is when i ended up losing those 40 lbs. That happened by eating lighter food, uppi...

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You had a good day! I'm so glad to see that! Look at all those steps!

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Hang in there! And don't forget the protein! It's the most satiating thing you can eat to tide you over between meals.

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Whos, yes 1 VERY small piece! :shock: I've been pondering it since and I think that especially because it was essentially pure carbohydrate - either sugars or flours - that was the worst possible reaction I can have from a food. The worst part is I ate it because I was in a very small group of girls...

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Octavia, How could I have forgotten about Eckhart for this outing? The outing was actually fun, and I'm very glad I carpooled with one of the girls, because she ended up with vertigo and couldn't drive herself safely. The only really bad thing was that I had that (small!) piece of cake and skyrocket...

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Sunday, September 20

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Eating
B: coffee w/cream
L: yogurt w/berries
D:

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I LOVE this!!! Can't wait to hear the whole story, and especially if it backfires!!!

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So sorry for what you are going through.......

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Hang in there Whos (you always do!) and know that we are rooting for your wife. Please keep us updated.

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It's like success breeds more success!!

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I remember how often I was shocked at just how much people drank (when reading the memoirs).

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What's BBL? Hey I'm doing an elimination diet starting on Monday! 30 days no grains, sugars, dairy. I already avoid grains (talk about glyphosates!) and sugar (unless I'm off the rails), but I've never tried no dairy! Eeek! Anyway, starches are what gave me heartburn (I only suffered occasionally bu...

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Thanks Linda! This morning is all computer-all-the-time. I've been neglecting my contracted video-making in order to get more projects done around here. I will say though, that even as I shovel gravel, my mind is whirling about the best drawings and wordings to explain the "Frank-Starling Law of the...

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Excellent point, Jen.

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So great that your family has made such frequent use of your cabin this summer! I love reading about how often you guys "head for the hills".

Seems like it really helps "reset" you mentally and in your relationships with hubby and kids.

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Friday, September 18 125.2 FBG: 93mg/dL ketones: 1.1 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: pork, avocado slices and an apple from a neighbor's tree D: leftover pork w/cheesy broccoli and more avocado slices I continue to enjoy my work around the house. I've spent a couple days putting down landscape fabric a...

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Pinkie - it is fun to do these experiments. I will put them in my sabbatical write-up, too!

Thursday, September 17

FBG: 88
ketones: 1.3 (yes, I got a ketone meter!)

Eating
B: coffee w/cream
L: yogurt w/berries
D: leftover pork and broccoli

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Wednesday, September 16 Had my fasting blood sample taken this morning. I'm getting in-depth lipoprotein results back and a corresponding insulin resistance ranking - also will estimate my overall type 2 diabetes risk over next 8 years. I will have my blood drawn again in about 6 weeks, after the d...

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Hey that's so great that you don't have to be insulin. Will your doc prescribe you a CGM? I love mine!

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Also managed to tidy the house more quickly than I expected!

This is my favorite feeling!

On the other hand, that scary feeling that weight gain is insidious is a feeling I don't like at all!

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I hope you get a nice walk in during these last days of summer! Where I am at it is so smoky from wildfires that outdoor activity is really just not possible. My dogs are getting cabin fever!

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This morning at 8 am before coffee i had to help my kids with ratios, algebraic inequalities, multiplying decimals, simplifying an algebraic equation, and long division. I am SO grateful I took college Algebra a year and a half ago. And that I studied for hours every day and got an A.

You rock!

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Pinkie said -

I have been using my bullet journal for a lot of that because I LOVE notebooks, pens, writing, analog everything.

Sometimes I think I could start a forum just on office supplies.

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Gabby - do you wear a CGM or just rely on fingersticks for measuring your glucose? And I can't remember if you mentioned whether or not you take insulin?

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I want food back in it’s normal place. I want to make sure i eat enough to get me through to the next meal but not so much that im not hungry for my next meal because thats sort of joyless. Im going to continue my exercising because i love how it makes me feel.

Bravo!

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Haha Pink yeah the thought of no dairy was making me break out in a cold sweat. After a few days adjusting to the idea, though, I think I can do this. I just have to make sure I fit in other fermented foods and make sure to cover my calcium bases. I think that lunch will be a big salad w/a protein o...

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Yeah Linda isn't that unfair?! I've experimented with it for a couple years now, and definitely confirmed this phenomenon. The alcohol inhibits my liver from performing gluconeogenesis. It's kind of like metformin, haha. Note that I only drink dry red wine. I'm sure the situation would be different ...

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Sunday, September 13 127.4? Eating B: coffee w/cream L: large salad w/grilled chicken D: bone broth w/chicken, cheese, and avocado Update on the 7 day carb test: I already KNOW that pure sugar (e.g. cinnamon roll) sends me to 175mg/dL. I already KNOW that french fries send me straight up to 165mg/d...

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So, so, SO glad to have you back and showing clear scans! I have been listening to a lot of podcasts about glycophates lately, actually, so it's interesting that you specifically pointed that out as something you are avoiding now. And isn't it great that NoS is such a big tent? 3 meals a day, whatev...

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You sure are an amazing mom. You inspire me!

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I've joined a 30-day "reset" challenge and one of the parameters is no alcohol. I'm looking forward to a nice break again from wine. Although (and this perhaps is a good sign) I am MORE nervous about giving up dairy for a month. OMG talk about NEVER.DONE.THAT. But I'm willing to try it to see if my ...

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I totally agree with this plan. Don't worry about the weekends yet. It's a bit bumpy at the beginning, but for most of us will eventually calm down. That said, it can take a while......

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Saturday, September 12 127.8 FBG: 105mg/dL Drum Roll NoS Family - I am starting a health program called the 30-Day Reset. It's part of The Healthy Rebellion. I have been listening to his podcasts for quite awhile, and finally decided to take the plunge and pay a bunch of money to join this private ...

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I think I've shared with you that I have prediabetes, and I can concur that the health motivator is much more of an incentive than weight loss!

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My weight is being stubborn but i figure I just have to be more stubborn.

How does Cupcake do when you walk her with Tessa?

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great job on your consistent routine!

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Sweet dreams, Linda! You're going through a lot and sleep is often the best medicine!

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I'm so sorry to hear about your poor health, Minimizer! I would love to hear more about your journey if you have some of it you feel safe to share. How is the situation going with your parents? I know that you were already dealing with a lot of stressful things - do you think stress contributed to y...

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green week, yay!

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I totally could have written this post - mad at the hubby for his selfish behavior, but knowing marriage is just like that it's not worth feeling all high and mighty, so trying to let it go (good luck!). :-) And then digging into the tortilla chips! One of my favorite fail-types! :mrgreen: :roll: I ...

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Nice work, Gabby! What do you think helped you start to find this stride...? Has it been different food choices, learning to push through a bit of hunger, or just.... it's the right time?

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Friday ! 128 or something like that Day 1 of No Alcohol. I'm going 10 days without, possibly longer. The sad thing is my fasting blood sugars are lovely again - 87 the past few mornings. Without alcohol, those fasting numbers will almost assuredly go up. Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries...

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Jen - today I was super busy working on the flooring and baseboards and didn't eat until 3pm!

Shows just how much physical work distracts me from eating compared to mental work (at the computer).

Eating
B: coffe w/cream
L: lamb stew
D: chicken pieces

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Oh my goodness, Whos!!! I totally relate to this! For my work, I am super careful to put my greatest energy on one thing. Now, I have the glorious life-privilege of being on a "sabbatical", and I have started like 5 different home projects, and I'm in completely over my head. We've actually decided ...

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This forum really is a special place on the internet. It's like when you find a nice quiet street on a dead end in the middle of an otherwise scary and/or busy part of a city.

A little haven here.

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When I became sort of a minimalist on a lot of my habits, it gave me piece of mind, and focused on what's important.

Bravo for this who's!!

And congrats on your continued green week, Gabby!

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It's Wednesday!

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Eating
B: coffee w/cream
L: yogurt w/berries
D: lamb stew

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Younger Jen always tried to fix the eating but that only made things harder! When instead I fix what I can with better sleep & taking some pressure off my eating improves on its own!! so insightful! sounds like things are going well but are busy and life is demanding! I hope you are able to priorit...

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nicely done!

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great day!

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I remember feeling so overwhelmed with everything when my kids were little that I couldn't get started on much of anything. My mom really helped me out by telling me to just have one thing that I want to accomplish each day. It was wise advice and has helped me get centered many a times. Oh, the oth...

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Great news and update! Glad you are feeling better after being sick.

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Thanks Soprano. :-) Dragging the cart back on the tracks right now. :-) Tuesday! September 8 128.6 Eating B: coffee w/cream, chicken pieces L: yogurt w/berries D: dinner at friends' not sure what they will have... eek. Update - they grilled pizzas..... I did eat my share and also had a big salad.

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Hey nice to see you on the boards!
You've lost some significant weight in the past year! What's been your story?

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Lots of good stuff going on for you!

And can you believe the lines are STILL routinely 2 hours.... I've been there 3 times when it was that long (I leave in those cases), one time where I got through the line in 45 minutes, and several friends who have had the same experience as me. Crazy!

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Yeah, I wonder who first called it "vanilla"!

Probably in the early days, when it quickly became apparent that everyone was finding their own mods.

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Thanks for posting that link to your blog post!

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Good Monday morning! :-) Linda - I have my detective hat on! I gained the first 5 pounds very slowly over about 4 months. I was exercising a lot, sleeping great, and eating normally. However, I think that, being home, I was having a 3rd cup of (decaf) coffee w/cream - sometimes a 4th. I think that t...

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I've been posting my meals for 7 years.

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Soprano - you so know me! I think the kick in the butt + empathy - both can work, yes! :-) Pinkie - Not super sure. Until August, I kept my nose pretty squeaky clean (hence my siggy saying I'm not sure what's going on). I think August is a great example of how discouragement can spiral into the WTH ...

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So sorry to hear about your SIL.

But thrilled you have a daily thread here now.

Bring it, girl!

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Lovely Lovely Lovely! Thanks so much for this update.

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Have a great September!

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Sleep is so important. I don't think we can really overstate its importance!

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Wow, that is scary about the bike incident! I'm so grateful the driver was paying attention.

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On to next month!

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Good morning for Day 5 of our Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation. Day 1 - removed carpet and baseboards Day 2 - put down plywood to level living room with kitchen Day 3 - put down vinyl in living room Day 4 - got through half of the kitchen We are so slow! Measuring to go around obstacles (then cutti...

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Pinkie - Garage cleaned out! :-) I'm very pleased. Soprano - you are so right on! I think Sexy and I are doing what we can to improve the functionality of our space and not committed to moving. If we could just work with this space, and stay put, I think you are so right that it will be less stressf...

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Thanks Pinkie, Linda, and Alene for the encouragement on my yard work! Pinkie - glad you retrieved your daughter's stuffed animal. :-) Linda - my strawberries have done so well in my backyard in that particular spot that I finally doubled the size of the patch! I've been wanting to do it for years b...

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Pretty amazing that you have foxes on your property! We are meeting with Adair Homes (building company) today just to hear about their process. We don't have enough cash on hand to buy another house without first selling this one, but with some creative options (cash out refi for example), we could ...

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Wednesday, August 26 127.6 Pinkie - not replacing the roof, just having some minor repairs, then having all the moss cleaned off (yep Pacific Northwest our roofs get mossy!), and the gutters cleaned out. Still costs $700, but much less than a new roof, which supposedly we can get another 10 or 15 y...

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Your family is finding its way with the new normal fall.... you know, even when the kids go to school those first couple weeks are exhausting for me as I adapt to our new mornings. Hey, at least now you won't have the hectic mornings getting out the door. :roll: :wink: Good job on the fun workouts (...

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OMG Gabby!

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Good point about being mad if you don't get to eat; and kinda mad later if you do get to eat. Hmmmm.

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Gotta beat that aunt!

She sounds like a real go-getter - your brother too!

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Good stuff to hear about with your pure vanilla. I'm currently off the rails.... so reading about your careful fencing of the rules helps me keep my feet on the ground.

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I feel like I really missed a lot of your entries recently! I love reading your thoughts, your journey, and the pride you can have in accepting in yourself, your family members, and your current situation in life to have peace. I'm all for the decluttering challenge! :-) I'm right there with you! Fo...

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Tuesday, August 25 127.2 More powerwashing today. I also need to get some grass seed for the backyard. I think I'll try to work on growing more grass before it gets really rainy and the dogs start tracking in mud. More landscaping plans in the next few weeks: bark, crushed gravel for a walkway. Gut...

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Well Pinkie and Linda - now I think both Sexy and I are feeling kind of .... reluctant .... to plunge into the stress and extra work involved of house selling and buying. However, I think we are in agreement that we need to get this laminate done, and then we have several other projects to work on. ...

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Floating in the pool counts.

Sheesh, those girls give you a run for your money.

My very best combination for heartburn is: wine + pizza

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I totally know that feeling of thinking of how much work it is, Pinkie! :-) The real estate agent basically said - yes - put in laminate, and yes - hire a landscaper. Otherwise not much to do! She didn't even think I should repaint all the interior - that instead I could just wash it. Anyway, for th...

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Octavia, have you read "The Weight of Ink"? I adored that book. Something about your entry (southeast, but still near London) reminded me of it.

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Your hair sounds cute!

Love the running progress - you're inspiring me!

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Thanks Pinkie and Octavia! Saturday, August 22 We are really thinking of moving! I'm not sure how I transformed my thinking - just a few months ago I was content to stay here forever. But we really need an office space, since both of us work so much from home. And we feel like our neighborhood is go...

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Very cute about the kids and the pedometers. When my 14 year old wears one, I am always shocked at how many steps he gets. Must do a lot of restless movement! Hang in there about the anxiety dreams about all the new things coming with school. I know it must be tough. Good for you to work on setting ...

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Hey there April!

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Pinkie - do those headbands make you extra hot though? I haven't been wanting to pull my hair off my forehead because of fear of a burn, too. So my hair has just been floppy-floppy-floppy this summer.

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What a great week you had!

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It’s always amazing to see how bad feelings just don’t last & soon enough I always rise back up.

Love this!

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My hedges are officially beautiful, shaped like elephants. Haha just kidding. But I am making good progress. Does anyone know whether it's better for the trees (they are those ornamental cedar hedges) to keep their clippings under them or if I should rake all the trimmings out? Or maybe leave some? ...

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As a mom whose kids ALWAYS know when she's having a bad day, I am sort of in awe of your self-control when you feel down. If only we could blend our styles and have something perfect in the middle. Haha and there I go again thinking I need to be "PEEEEERRRRRRRRFEEEEEEECCCCCCTTTTTT". :lol: :lol: :lol...

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You got a really good night's sleep, didn't you?!

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