A different lifestyle…

July 20, 2008 at 3:06 pm (Adult Learning, health, health and cooking)
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Recently my daughter and her husband became what are called “vegans”, I believe.  I admire them their courage and commitment. 

I wonder IF my husband and I could ever make that sort of a change.  Lord knows it would probably be better for BOTH of us.  We both have high blood pressure, controlled cholesterol, and I have type two Diabetes.

It would probably take us nearly two weeks to begin the new lifestyle due to the current “stores” we have on hand in the ‘frig, freezer and pantry.  Why  not cold turkey??  Honestly we can’t afford to waste that food. 

Comments anyone??  Thanks!

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Blenda – now 59!!

July 20, 2008 at 2:37 pm (Uncategorized)

I’m back after not writing for some time.  I guess I’ve not had that much to “vent” about.   …Life is good!  I did recently celebrate a birthday though, my 59th.  ..One more before the big “60″.  That doesn’t scare me either. 

There’s so much going on these days especially with politics.  Choices!?  My choice is not in the running, unless as a V.P.  …Yes, I was hoping for Hilliary.  Now I’m not sure which way to turn.  Both candidates have their good points, so I guess I’ll just have to follow things closer this year than in past elections.  Who knows…maybe my decision won’t be made until “the day”!!

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M & Ms….

April 4, 2008 at 2:58 pm (Adult Learning, health, health and cooking, pet peeves...)

I need to vent just a bit.  I LOVE M & Ms.  Plain have always been my favorite candy.  When I was a little girl I could go to a downtown “Kresge” store and get quite a bit of candy for 25 cents.  That shows you just how old I am.  :)   If you don’t know, Kresge is the original K Mart Corporation.  Anyway, I love the plain M & Ms but…being diabetic I have to be very careful with sugars.

There are a lot of companies coming out with sugar free candy these days and that’s very nice for diabetics.  You still have to be careful and count the carbs involved, but if you really need the taste of good sugar, more and more it’s starting to be out there.

I sent an e-mail to the parent company, M & M Mars, and left a suggestion that they too come out with a sugar free M & M.  I got an e-mail back from them telling me that they don’t use input from customers for those types of decisions.  I think that’s flat out STUPID!  They could have at least worded it so that they might pay attention instead of just telling me more or less that they don’t give a rip.  Is it just me or is this stupid?

One piece of good news….I was able to for the first time, find a sugar free chocolate Easter bunny this year.  That was a first for me.   Thank you Russell Stover.    I bit the head off, just like a little kid, then put the rest of it in the freezer for the future.  :)

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We’re close!!

April 3, 2008 at 3:11 pm (leisure time, Weather)

It’s been quite a while since I’ve written.  In addition to “keeping warm” I guess we’ve been somewhat busy AND I don’t know if it makes any difference to anyone but me that I write at all.  If it’s just for ME I’ll just try to make sure it’s written well.  :)

We’re very close to warm weather.  It reached the high 40′s yesterday and it was very sunny.  We even opened the front door for a while to get some fresh air.  It felt so good.  It’s supposed to reach the high 50′s today.  I HOPE THE WORST IS OVER!  I’m so tired of being cold, but all in all it’s been a good winter season. 

If the 50′s continue we’ll probably see spring bulbs rising up soon.  I just hope they don’t get frozen after that. 

Have a great day!!

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Seven weeks of so…

March 5, 2008 at 4:27 pm (Uncategorized)

It’s on the way…spring that is, and I’m ready!  The first thing I notice about this time of the year is that the sun sets later and rises earlier.  Right now we have about 2 1/2 hours of additional daylight and it’s a pleasure.  It’s so dreary to look outside at 4:30-5:00PM and have it almost dark. 

We’re still getting snow.  We’ve had almost 80 inches this season.  The winter sports enthusiasts are loving it and I’m glad for them. 

All in all it’s been a good winter.  I’ve stayed warm and dry.  Yeah…it’s been much colder, icier, and snowier than I’d really like, but God has his reasons for the bad weather.  Maybe someday we’ll all find out just what they are.

Anyway…seven weeks is a lot better than sixteen.  :)

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“He” Drives Me Crazy…

February 16, 2008 at 4:31 pm (leisure time, pet peeves..., Understanding Life)

I think there’s a 90′s pop song entitled “She Drives Me Crazy”, but I’m changing it a bit.  First and foremost, I LOVE MY HUSBAND!  Actually he’s more of a soul mate than just my husband.  I wouldn’t trade him for anything.  However…he does a few things that just make me nuts!

Today’s example is television.  He’s very realistic and likes things to be realistic.  He just can’t abide television or movies that are not.  Sometimes it bothers him more than others and today is one of those days.  We were just watching a TV movie, a crime drama, and his “commentary ” is what irritates me. 

Police officers do things that are really stupid and God knows they can’t shoot a gun to save themselves.   I agree with him totally, but what I try to tell him is that if the officers did things the right way all of the time the movie would last about 15 minutes instead of the typical run time.   The average person wouldn’t pay to see a movie that lasted 15 minutes or watch a TV movie either.  Drama is the name of the game.  They have to do all of this stuff to make the story even though sometimes it makes the story lame.  I understand it, but he has a really hard time with it, so he makes continuous comments.  It drives me crazy, but it almost seems funny at the same time.  For the most part he’s right, but just can’t appreciate the drama .

Thankfully like I said, it doesn’t happen all of the time.  Perhaps today is just a “hormonal” day for him. 

That’s my pet peeve for the day.  I’ve vented so I feel better.  :)

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Exercise…

February 7, 2008 at 2:09 pm (Adult Learning, health, leisure time, Understanding Life)

I’m sure I’ve mentioned how much I don’t enjoy exercise.  I enjoy some things, easier things like recreational swimming, walking and bike riding, though I don’t own a bike at this time.  But really get out there and sweat exercise…no I’ve never enjoyed it.

I do it.  I try to do a 40 minute “routine” six days a week.  It includes a warm up, some aerobics, a leg workout, some weight work and a cool down.  Over all it’s about 40-45 minutes.  I say I try to do it six times a week.  This week I’ve done four days so far, so I’m doing pretty well this week.   I guess I’ll just leave it at, I’ll try to do the other two days also as well as the same “try” for next week. 

I addition to the workout which I do privately, my husband and I try to walk 2 1/2 miles a day at a local mall.  Weather permitting we’d walk outdoors, but can’t during this snowy, cold time of the year.

One of the things I find interesting about “mall walking” is the different types of people it brings to the mall.  Sometimes I feel as if I’m the only female there that wants to break a sweat at all.  Some of these ladies are wearing a full program of make-up and are usually wearing designer clothes.  I guess I’m just the opposite.  When I work out it’s not pretty.   Different strokes for different folks, I guess.  I guess the really important thing is that we’re at least out there, doing it.

At times I see older senior citizens using a walker and carrying oxygen.  GOOD FOR THEM!  At least they’re trying to better their lives.   I hope I’ll always at least try also.  …Good life…

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I Finished It………

February 5, 2008 at 7:15 pm (Adult Learning, Christmas, leisure time)

I mentioned getting a sewing machine for Christmas and that I was working on a project.  I finished it and it didn’t turn out badly at all.  It’s not perfect, but neither am I, so…..  It was fun cutting out the pattern and working on the project.  I’ve put the machine in the spare room for now though. I have three or four other things I need to finish. 

Sidenote…I just got through “chatting” with my daughter in California.  Boy..what a world this is.  I wish sometimes that I could sit down with my mother or grandmother, both deceased, and show/tell them things that we’re able to do now that may not have even been a remote thought to them.  I can only imagine what will be in store years to come.  ….I feel that in spite of problems with the world today I live in a pretty great time period.  :)

Well…I guess I’ll go work on another project!

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10 Weeks or So…

February 3, 2008 at 5:36 pm (New Year, Weather)

It’s counting down!  Winter has hit us, but we’re doing well.  The groundhog saw his shadow yesterday so they’re predicting six more weeks of winter.  I still stick with my initial 16 week format and figure we have about ten more.  ..Better than 16..  :)

As of January 20th., Michigan’s had three times the snow we got all of last year.  We had another seven inches this past week, so I’m guessing we’re about up to four times now.  If you’re a snow/cold weather sports person it’s great.  The skiers,snow boarders and others are loving it so I hear.  I’m glad for them.  I’m just staying warm.  I’m a warmer weather exercise person.  ..Different strokes!

I hope your winter is going well…wherever you are.  :)

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Memory Games…

January 25, 2008 at 12:39 pm (Adult Learning, Christmas, leisure time, Understanding Life)

I don’t think I’ve mentioned it prior to today, but Rex got me a sewing machine for Christmas.  It’s basic and that’s what I wanted.  As I’ve gotten older and with blood glucose testing, my fingers have become more tender so hand mending is uncomfortable.  Even with light fabrics it’s more time consuming, but when you’re doing a mending job on something heavier like denim, it can be painful.   Plus, machine mending is usually stronger and lasts longer.  Hence the sewing machine.

Wouldn’t you know it….since I got the machine, I’ve had nothing to mend!  …Good news/bad news. 

I thought about the past and remembered Cassie being a child and how I’d occasionally sew things for her.  They were usually articles of apparel, nothing really fancy.  I wondered if I’d be able to do anything like that again.

Mind you, it’s been 25 years or so since I’ve sat down at a sewing machine.  Now they come with DVDs that show you everything, even how to open the box.  There’s also a manual, so I should be set.  (???)

I put it on a table and  plugged it in.  I turned on the light over the needle.  I correctly threaded a bobbin AND was able to load a spool of thread and thread the needle.   I have a lot to remember, but hopefully I can have some fun with it and mend more efficiently when it’s  necessary.    :)

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