Wednesday, January 18, 2023

TBR 2023

6. Letter for Two (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Sarah M. Eden contemporary romance. Such a sweet romance! Loved it.

7. Silver Cascade Secrets (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Rachelle J. Christensen contemporary romance. Suspenseful and included a couple yummy recipes at the end.

8. Chocolate Obsessed (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Annette Lyon contemporary romance. Delicious and a fun, suspenseful tour of New York City.

9. The Paradox of Love by Teri Harmon Western romance.

10. That's DeBatable by Staci Stallings young adult Christian romance. I savor Staci Stallings' stories. She possesses a gift for touching on concepts I'm struggling with and helping to broaden my perspective. The insights and inspiration I find in her stories are invaluable. 



Monday, January 16, 2023

REAL Jan 9-14

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 10/10 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5
Tue: Walk 25/10 min PT 1-lb x6 UB x6 FL x5
Wed: Walk 10/10/10/30/10/10/25 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5
Thu: Walk 10/30/20/10 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5
Fri: Walk 10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5
Sat: Walk 30/30/30/15 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5 

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Sunny enough and cool enough to open the blackout drapes and enjoy the sunshine flowing in.

~ Yummy baked goods from Rise Up Bakery

~ Pansies

~ Mid-week study at church with amazing women

~ God's grace



Friday, January 13, 2023

Brain Dump

Riddle me this: Every drug advertised on television includes warnings about possible side effects.

Every. Single. One. 

Except one. 

Without any warnings of any kind whatsoever, one is simply pushed: Do you have yours? Have you had yours? Go get yours? 

Hypocrisy.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

TBR 2023

1. Christmas Wishes by Barbara Metzger Regency romance. Still makes me laugh. I look forward to re-reading this story every year.

2. A Night Divine by Dawn Kinzer Christian romance, a sequel to By All Appearances. An enjoyable read.

3. A Hound Dog Named Elvis (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Heather Horrocks contemporary romance.

4. Eye for an Eye (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Stephanie Black contemporary romance. Heart pumping suspense.

5. First Heist (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Heather B. Moore contemporary romance. Heart pounding. Page turning. Couldn't put it down until I finished. 



Monday, January 9, 2023

REAL Jan 2-7

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 10/10 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5
Tue: Walk 10/10/10 min PT 1-lb x4 UB x4 FL x5
Wed: Walk 10/10/40/20/25 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 
Thu: Walk 25/20 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 
Fri: Walk 25 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5
Sat: Walk 20/25/15/15/10 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5 yard work 70 min

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Friday, January 6, 2023

Brain Dump

The states agreed that all 13 states must agree on the Declaration of Independence. If even one disagrees, the declaration would die and never see the light of day.

An early version of the Declaration of Independence included the condemnation of the obscene practice of slavery. What was the vote? 11 for including the condemnation of the practice and 2 against.

Because of two states, the final Declaration of Independence did not include the condemnation. 

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Shared on SM by a friend

When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day.......

An angel came by and asked." Why spend so much time on her?"

The lord answered. "Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?"

She must function on all kinds of situations, 

She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time,

Have a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart,

She must do all this with only two hands,"She cures herself when sick and can work 18 hours a day"

THE ANGEL was impressed "Just two hands.....impossible!

And this is the standard model?"

The Angel came closer and touched the woman

"But you have made her so soft, Lord".

"She is soft", said the Lord,

"But I have made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and overcome."

"Can she think?" The Angel asked...

The Lord answered. "Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate."

The Angel touched her cheeks....

"Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her" 

"She is not leaking...it is a tear" The Lord corrected the Angel…

"What's it for?" Asked the Angel..... .

The Lord said. "Tears are her way of expressing her grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride."...

This made a big impression on the Angel,

"Lord, you are a genius. You thought of everything.

A woman is indeed marvelous"

Lord said."Indeed she is.

She has strength that amazes a man.

She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens.

She holds happiness, love and opinions.

She smiles when she feels like screaming.

She sings when she feels like crying, cries when happy and laughs when afraid.

She fights for what she believes in.

Her love is unconditional.

Her heart is broken when a next-of-kin or a friend dies but she finds strength to get on with life"

The Angel asked: "So she is a perfect being?"

The lord replied: "No. She has just one drawback

She often forgets what she is worth."

Monday, January 2, 2023

REAL Dec 26-31

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 10/20/10/30/10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 
Tue: Walk 10/20 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5
Wed: Walk 10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5
Thu: Walk 20/25 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5
Fri: Walk 10 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5
Sat: Walk 25/45 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Happy New Year!

~ Shared meals with dear friends and family

~ Electric fireplace/heater

~ Blessed rain

~ Review and reform and rededicate 

~ God's grace





REAL 2 Nov 2026

Did a little walking. Sleep continues to be good some night and horrible others. Eep, weight is up, thanks to hormones. Pfft. Eating is beco...