You made it!

Sharon! You're on! Good for you! Okay, now just a couple of "parties" not heard from. We need to get some good ideas out here. Some help to...yes, lose those couple pounds before the winter holidays! I have a little article on some yoga moves to help you not be so hungry - if I can only find it now!

Palmer House dessert

Hi all--I too really enjoyed seeing you all at the breakfast. You are good inspiration for me. I'm afraid that life has been busy, which means I put my own self-care on the back burner. I know I have to get my act together and take care of my body. Perhaps tomorrow will be the day! Today I was not good, but for once have no regrets, because I ate possibly the best tasting dessert of my whole life--a caramel apple dessert that melted in my mouth. On a high from seeing Jersey Boys, sitting there in the elegance of the Palmer House with its Cistene Chapel-like ceilings and ornate columns, eating that wonderful dessert, I was in heaven. That kind of splurging is worth it. Fritoes are not! Love, Lois

I really like...

I had a great time too! I went home and told my family: "I really like those ladies!" I really do enjoy your company. We seem quite different from each other in so many ways, yet so similar in others. Our mix seems to work really well. I enjoy your strength, your wisdom, and your kindness.

Eileen

I had a wonderful breakfast yesterday and finished it this morning - love leftovers! And I didn't need to clean the kitchen afterwards!
So much catching up to do and it's only a month since we met at the Farm! Those summer mornings were so special - I do love that time of year - but MiMi's is very nice and I know I'm gonna really appreciate it come November!
We have officially finished the tuck-pointing - now to put the house back together. As some of you know - Larry (and I) kept bees for about 25 years and then quit about 2 yrs. ago - lotsa work and no time - so we've finally started to get rid of a small mountain of equipment - sold some stuff this morning! The next phase of this remodel is to fix the beam in the attic and for that we need to clean it out - and that means the bee stuff and lots of my canning jars. If anyone is interested.....I'm giving the jars to a good home?...Anyone?
Well, my new goal is a weight loss of 20 #'s by Christmas - I'm really hoping that will help my snoring as I so don't want to medicate and I like sleeping with my husband! So here I go - and all encouragement is appreciated! I was good yesterday - really wanted some popcorn in the evening but decided I wasn't so much hungry as tired so went to bed early. So far, so good today.
When I read back on this, I'm struck with all the !!!'s I know it's a sign of something bad but I do tend to talk (and think) in !!!!'s. I'll try to do better.
eBay is improving - but I'm still looking for more sales - wish the economy would come up - and don't we all?
Have a great week - and here's hoping we can all get on the blog soon.

yesterday's breakfast

Sure glad I got to stop by. I enjoyed seeing you all again. I am now again reminded to pay attention to what I am eating. Well, I did need some protein so had those eggs, and the bacon came along with it, (I do enjoy Mimis bacon), but no bread, and the fresh fruit was refreshing! Danielle always enjoys being a part of the ladies' groups. A special morning!

Now I get it - Green and Growing

Thanks Kathy! Now I get it. You can add a new post or you can comment on someone else's post. When I read the blog for the first time, I never even noticed the comments section at the bottom of each person's entry. Green and Growing ~ Live and Learn! Green and growing is a phase learned from a former boss in the 80's based on some author's ideas. It's an idea that has really stuck with me. You are all wonderful ladies and have helped me grow all summer.

And another one!

So I looked at the blog and couldn't find my epistle that I've been laboring over for lo, these many minutes and figured out that you have to read the comments on Eileen's last post to find it - can you tell I'm a tensy bit punchy? Anyhoo - I'll get this down eventually - I thimk!
Kath

My mistake

I'm still getting the hang of this blogging stuff - didn't see that I could write an actual new post til I sent the comment - does it make a difference?
And Lois, I found the pencil! Didn't see one on the comment site!

Weekend Goal

My goal this weekend is portion control. I'm feeling so good, maybe even exercise. I'll let you know how I do. Now that I've joined the blog, I feel connected to you all again. I'll probably talk more here than I did when we met! I'm inspired to post regularly. We'll see if the responsibilities of daily life take me away or if I make this time a priority. As you can see, I'm already talking myself into blogging being a priority.
Take care of yourselves,
Eileen

Missing You

School's back in full swing so I've been living and breathing th0se responsibilities. The good news is that I haven't gained any weight with the stress. I haven't been good ~ but I haven't been bad. I have to try to at least write down what I eat. I'm still thinking more about my choices or "Can I choose something else instead of these delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars I made?" Oatmeal is healthy - right?

I wanted to let you know that my daughters enjoyed (survived) their trip to the Michigan Dunes on their bikes - including the full 200 miles round trip experience, the rain, and the tornado warnings. My husband and I don't know where these girls could have gotten the idea that a trip like this would be fun. The good news is that we've raised strong, independent women.

I'm new to blogging and am delighted to reconnect with you. Because I've been so busy, I didn't realize how much I've missed our weekly support. Jane, you're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your 2 pound loss. It inspires me to focus on good choices for tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you all on the 12th.

Eileen

The right start!

Well, I start out almost every day right anyway. My bowl (soup size) of cereal with fresh frozen blueberries from the Farmers' Market on top. I will miss that fresh fruit. Think I better see just what they still have left and freeze some more. Stock up, like a squirrel. Okay...now to work on lunch and dinner!