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Post by Cornflake on Aug 28, 2024 7:06:34 GMT -5
Good morning, everyone. Today I'll assist with a church service at noon, filling in for the person who ordinarily does it. That's about my only plan so I'll turn to the pile of undone things that need doing, such as weeding and cutting down unwanted volunteer trees. Enjoy your day.
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Post by drlj on Aug 28, 2024 7:13:22 GMT -5
Storms rolled through last night dropping a lot of rain. The worst missed us, so no wind damage or locusts destroying our crops.
Might be more of the same today but at least the heat has moderated.
Enjoy that 3rd, 4th, and 5th cup of coffee!
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Post by howard lee on Aug 28, 2024 7:44:28 GMT -5
Good morning.
Made breakfast for Her Grace, walked the dog, and the girls left 50 minutes ago for a drive to Philadelphia with a friend and her mom. They are going to check out some of the colleges there—Swarthmore, University of PA, perhaps Bryn Mawr, contingent on time. So it's me and the dog for the rest of the day. Since the predicted temperature may hit 94°, I don't think I will be spending too much time outdoors today. We visited Philadelphia about 12 years ago to see a former next-door neighbor who had married and moved there. I still don't understand why people call it "The City of Brotherly Love." We had an antithetical experience.
Just When You Think You Have Seen It All Department: this novel tidbit arrived via a local social media platform. The subject of the article and video is not far from where we live here. I had no idea.
What do you all think of such a living situation? Does this make you happy that you live where you live?
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Post by Cornflake on Aug 28, 2024 8:15:50 GMT -5
"What do you all think of such a living situation? Does this make you happy that you live where you live?"
I can see a lot of advantages to living that way when you're relatively young and single, particularly in a place like New York. Since I'm neither young nor single, it wouldn't suit me at this point.
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Post by theevan on Aug 28, 2024 8:26:46 GMT -5
Good morning. Made breakfast for Her Grace, walked the dog, and the girls left 50 minutes ago for a drive to Philadelphia with a friend and her mom. They are going to check out some of the colleges there—Swarthmore, University of PA, perhaps Bryn Mawr, contingent on time. So it's me and the dog for the rest of the day. Since the predicted temperature may hit 94°, I don't think I will be spending too much time outdoors today. We visited Philadelphia about 12 years ago to see a former next-door neighbor who had married and moved there. I still don't understand why people call it "The City of Brotherly Love." We had an antithetical experience. Just When You Think You Have Seen It All Department: this novel tidbit arrived via a local social media platform. The subject of the article and video is not far from where we live here. I had no idea.
What do you all think of such a living situation? Does this make you happy that you live where you live?
My mother went to Bryn Mawr. Speaking of "mother", we returned last week from moving my daughter and family to San Marcos Texas. A bonus of the move was unearthing a treasure trove of Golden books for children. Christine and Thomas have been making their way through the books with Vivienne, who just turned three. Under the influence of the books, she now calls Christine "Mother". Cracks me up. |
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Post by howard lee on Aug 28, 2024 8:32:30 GMT -5
Good morning. Made breakfast for Her Grace, walked the dog, and the girls left 50 minutes ago for a drive to Philadelphia with a friend and her mom. They are going to check out some of the colleges there—Swarthmore, University of PA, perhaps Bryn Mawr, contingent on time. So it's me and the dog for the rest of the day. Since the predicted temperature may hit 94°, I don't think I will be spending too much time outdoors today. We visited Philadelphia about 12 years ago to see a former next-door neighbor who had married and moved there. I still don't understand why people call it "The City of Brotherly Love." We had an antithetical experience. Just When You Think You Have Seen It All Department: this novel tidbit arrived via a local social media platform. The subject of the article and video is not far from where we live here. I had no idea.
What do you all think of such a living situation? Does this make you happy that you live where you live?
My mother went to Bryn Mawr. Speaking of "mother", we returned last week from moving my daughter and family to San Marcos Texas. A bonus of the move was unearthing a treasure trove of Golden books for children. Christine and Thomas have been making their way through the books with Vivienne, who just turned three. Under the influence of the books, she now calls Christine "Mother". Cracks me up.
If you ever need to send more books for the child, I highly—highly—recommend the Frog and Toad series by author and illustrator Arnold Lobel. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_and_Toad
We had these for Her Grace, and I'd read them aloud to her at bedtime, complete with character voices. Sometimes, I miss those days.
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Post by Hobson on Aug 28, 2024 8:39:01 GMT -5
Had a few drops of rain in the wee hours and some more minutes ago. We will prepare for our walk as usual and see what happens. Later I'll take Mr. H for the follow-up visit with his ENT doctor. Mr. H seems to be cured of the fluid in his ear after having a virus and also cured of the sinus issue that he has had for years. We are both sleeping better now that he can breathe. Maybe we'll stop and check out a carniceria on the way home. Plans for our weekly dinner out have not been finalized, but my vote will be for a nearby Indian restaurant that's easy to get to.
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Post by kenlarsson on Aug 28, 2024 10:00:08 GMT -5
Good morning. I'm getting ready to go to an initial appointment with a vein doctor to see about my varicose veins. Every night is a struggle with leg pain for me. Usually settles down around midnight after hours of massaging for muscle knots. I don't know if it's the varicose veins or just the result of my exercise routines. We'll see.
Supposed to rain this afternoon. I've got some yardwork I'd like to do so we'll see about that as well.
Have a great day.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 28, 2024 10:26:02 GMT -5
Good morning, all.
Since the students have returned, clinic has been remarkably busy. I'll try to keep up with forum happenings, though.
Y'all have good days, now.
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Post by theevan on Aug 28, 2024 11:09:59 GMT -5
My mother went to Bryn Mawr. Speaking of "mother", we returned last week from moving my daughter and family to San Marcos Texas. A bonus of the move was unearthing a treasure trove of Golden books for children. Christine and Thomas have been making their way through the books with Vivienne, who just turned three. Under the influence of the books, she now calls Christine "Mother". Cracks me up. If you ever need to send more books for the child, I highly—highly—recommend the Frog and Toad series by author and illustrator Arnold Lobel. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_and_ToadWe had these for Her Grace, and I'd read them aloud to her at bedtime, complete with character voices. Sometimes, I miss those days.
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Post by david on Aug 28, 2024 11:40:10 GMT -5
Yesterday I learned that I should not walk 2.4 miles wearing "Crocs." About halfway around my route I started developing blisters.
Otherwise, today is lovely with a predicted high of 78f.
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Post by howard lee on Aug 28, 2024 13:22:49 GMT -5
If you ever need to send more books for the child, I highly—highly—recommend the Frog and Toad series by author and illustrator Arnold Lobel. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_and_ToadWe had these for Her Grace, and I'd read them aloud to her at bedtime, complete with character voices. Sometimes, I miss those days.
Here's hoping those days may return to you in the form of grandchildren you can hold in your lap and read bedtime stories.
Thank you, Evan. The way things look right now, I am not holding my breath.
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Post by theevan on Aug 28, 2024 15:20:22 GMT -5
Here's hoping those days may return to you in the form of grandchildren you can hold in your lap and read bedtime stories. Thank you, Evan. The way things look right now, I am not holding my breath.
If grands are brought forth at all, they tend to be much later in life than previously. That said, we met a lady at a business lunch that couldn't have kids...until she did, at 30. Normal age these days. But by age 42 she had 9! At one point she had 9 kids 11 and under. Interestingly, one was born with alopecia. Came out with a full head of hair. It was all gone in a few hours. I know the little girl...a sweetheart. |
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Post by howard lee on Aug 28, 2024 15:32:47 GMT -5
Thank you, Evan. The way things look right now, I am not holding my breath.
If grands are brought forth at all, they tend to be much later in life than previously. That said, we met a lady at a business lunch that couldn't have kids...until she did, at 30. Normal age these days. But by age 42 she had 9! At one point she had 9 kids 11 and under. Interestingly, one was born with alopecia. Came out with a full head of hair. It was all gone in a few hours. I know the little girl...a sweetheart.
Wow. Nine kids running around the house. Shoot me now.
My son, 35 years old, dates several women at a time (not together in the same place) and is a confirmed bachelor, as far as I can tell. He says his inspiration was my marriage to his mother. He was born when I was 35.
My daughter is 17 years old and has zero interest in dating, romance, and relationships. She has no patience for boys her own age (can't blame her, having been one myself many years ago) and is career-focused. She was born when I was 53. When she turns 30 I'll be 83 if I make it that far. I know things can change, people change, but I will not be making book on the possibility of becoming a granddad. My focus is elsewhere.
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Post by millring on Aug 28, 2024 15:51:12 GMT -5
Very good puzzle day. Very bad route day. Wordled in 3 and aced everything else. Another sweaty day on the route with an abundance of mail. The only good thing about the office not being air conditioned is I don't get shocked when I walk outside to start my route.
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Post by Hobson on Aug 28, 2024 16:44:49 GMT -5
Mr. H is not quite cured of his chronic sinus infection. He will get scheduled for a CT scan and then will possibly have surgery. Meanwhile, we're each trying to get in to see our dermatologist for a possible problem area. "It just goes to show you, it's always something — if it ain't one thing, it's another." (Roseanne Roseanadanna) The decision has been made to go out for Indian food tonight. I will likely have chicken saag. Mr. H will likely have lamb rogan josh. An order of garlic naan and a bottle of wine to share. Plus the included papadum with various sauces. We will be bringing home a fair amount of food. indiantwistaz.com/ |
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Post by billhammond on Aug 28, 2024 17:21:34 GMT -5
Power was restored to my house an hour ago, 31 hours after it went away. I lost two PTO vacation days, threw out about $100 of food and bored myself to tears. Fortunately, it was a coolish part of the week, sleepable.
Then, yesterday afternoon I began one of my periodic hiccup festivals; they are still going but I made it to Urgent Care today and now have a script that has vanquished them in the past.
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