Nourishing November~2017

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Just got back from running errands, including a grocery store run and made it back alive. The stores are hopping, it is crazy.

Pauly, I made a recipe with brown rice, lemon juice and veggies. It was just OK. Not my favorite. So your mom is not coming, maybe that is for the better. Hope your business picks up. Neighborhoods do change.

Skendall, yay the fireplace is the right color. The fairy ornaments sound fun. I am going to a craft show today, by myself, just to look around. I really don't need anything, except maybe more lights.

Cyn, hope you have an easier day. I went shopping yesterday and it was fun! Tonight we are taking my son and his friend out for dinner, so no cooking either. I am going to go to the library and read this afternoon and work on the online class. I forgot how taking classes means it is always on your mind and always something else to do.

Lav, that soup sounded good and the pizza too. The weather is in the 60s now, then later today will be in the 30s. Not good for me or you. Maybe ibuprophen is in my future.

Have a good one.

[Lavande]

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Good evening friends,

I think I am dealing with the effects of weather change. It's chilly, dark & damp here so everything kinda aches, oh well. I have had a bit of a headache off & on too the past two days. I'll be fine as soon as the weather settles down.

Star, ibuprofen works wonders for the aches but I find I have to go easy with it because I end up bruising too easily. Arthritis strength Tylenol works wonders if I take it regularly in the am & pm. I save the ibuprofen for special times like when my spine starts acting up, ugh. Getting old is definitely not for sissies. I am making a shopping list & plan to hit the stores Monday morning & hopefully not have to go back to the supermarket again next week.

Cyn, we have had light rain off & on since this afternoon & tomorrow is supposed to be damp & very windy. Even the chickens went to bed early
The cookie delivery was a big hit for a happy girl. Cookies always make people happy.
I hope you schedule yourself plenty of rest time & give your immune system a fighting chance. No fun to be sick around a holiday!

Pauly, I hope your day was a good one!

SK, I hope your day was fabulous too!

Have a nice night everyone!

Lav

[treegirl]

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Evening all -

Lav, so sorry to hear you have to deal with so many aches. I have been getting some fibromyalgia flares-ups; they always remind me to rest. Oddly enough, a half of a baclofen can really help me, especially when my skin gets super sensitive. That's the only time I take it anymore. If I had time right now for acupuncture, that would do the trick, I'm sure. Have you ever tried it? Good luck with all this rain and cold. I sidestepped whatever was dragging me down yesterday- oil of oregano to the rescue, and an epsom salt bath. Whew!

Star, so glad that you have gotten all that shopping done... now will you shop for me? Actually, I am so lucky because I go to these little stores by me; there is very rarely a line. My SD is now back on weight watcher's, so I'm changing the Thanksgiving menu a little. I found a recipe for a light version of my mom's corn casserole... I'll have to pick up some cans of corn for that. How was the meal out with your son and his friend? Hope it was good.

Pauly, I see by your Paulysville thread that you took action to protect your quit - great job!! Now I hope you can relax a bit and enjoy your family this upcoming week.

SK, have the fairie ornaments arrived? I sure hope you get the battery thing figured out - so sorry about that. Take care.

Getting ready to finish up clearing up this house, and ready for the dog sitter... I am off to NYC for 2 nights, home on Tuesday. Between my clients and the holiday it will be a bit of a rush, but that's just the way it is... whatever happens for Thanksgiving will be fine. I just hope I can cook most of the stuff on Wednesday so Thursday isn't so tiring... we'll see.

Wishing all a sweet good night and a lovely Sunday.

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Very chilly here this morning, in the 30s, feels like 24, what a change from yesterday. For some reason I feel OK and that is great with me.

Lav, sorry you ache, that happened to me last week, I have been eating vegan and wonder if that is helping me. I never did end up going to the craft show, it started to rain and get super windy, so I stayed in and read. It was a good afternoon. I want to take it easy today too.

Cyn, do you put the oil of oregano on your tongue or add it to food? The epsom salt bath sounds wonderful, good idea. We went in the hot tub the other night and it was great, but hard to get out in the cold. Fun to go to NYC, enjoy. It will be weird not to cook this year for the holiday, but I am going with it and will be thankful not to have leftovers. I want to stick to my eating plan, I feel better.

Hello to Pauly and Skendall. Have a lovely AF Sunday.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Star,the only thing bad about not cooking thanksgiving at home for me is there's no leftovers but then again I'm sick of them by the next day anyways,except the turkey,,I bought 2 small ones to cook,one for the day and one to make sandwiches,soups,whatever,Cyn,yes I took action but I feel guilty as heck! I don't know why I just couldn't have let her come down,ignored the drinking and just enjoyed her presence,I feel like an ass really but bottom line is I knew I'd have drank and that scared me,I can't wait for the day when alcohol is no longer a "thing" in my life it's getting tiring..Lav,hope you're not so sore today,I take ibuprofen during TOM but thats about it cuz I heard it eats the stomach up pretty bad,I used to have chronic neck pain but my bromelain/turmeric supplement seems to have wiped that out,SK,nice on the fairies and yahoo on the fireplace! Wishing all a nice AF Sunday

[Lavande]

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Greetings friends,

Chilly & OH SO WINDY today, haha! Can't believe we didn't lose power, the wind howled all night long, geez.
Aches & pains improved today - honestly, it's primarily weather related with me. Not a whole lot you can do but wait it out & moan, just a little

Cyn, I hope your trip to NYC is easy for you. Remember to save some time & energy for you.
I have never tried acupuncture but I have recommended it to many people. There was an anesthesiologist working at the hospital back in the early 70's who did acupuncture for certain select patients. It was fascinating to watch & I became a believer when one of my patients had a hernia repair done without the usual anesthesia - just acupuncture - wow!!!
A friend of mine used to carry a bottle of oil of oregano in her pocket & drop it on her tongue - yikes!! I think I would dilute it with something.

Star, I spent most of the day inside myself & feel better for doing it too.
I don't mind a few leftovers but I don't want a ton of them. I can usually get my kids to take home extras

Pauly, not sure what you did but protecting your quit is a good thing, not something to feel guilty about - don't go there!
Believe it or not you are getting closer to AL being a non-thing in your life - you've just proved that. Good for you, I am proud of you

SK, how are you doing?

Have a nice night everyone!

Lav

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Lav, had a really nice Sunday, it was freezing here too. We had to put in some porch furniture and hoses, it felt harsh outside. Good day to stay in, which I did, and read another book about the Kennedy's, for the book club in a few weeks. Fascinating to me, I did not know alot about them before. Today, not alot to do as I am not having Thanksgiving, and I am going for it!

Pauly, please reframe this situation. You protected your quit, your number one priority. Drinking with your Mom would be horrible for you, your family, and your health. I say you did the right thing, we have to put ourselves first so we can be there for ourselves and everyone else. It is unfortunate your mom drinks but it is what it is and you chose to manage the situation for the best outcome. You can love someone and set boundaries. This year has been filled with challenges for you and your family.

I am exercising today, reading, laundry, and cooking class, so will be busy and keeping warm. Hope you all have a great AF Monday. Hello to Cyn and Skendall.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Star sounds like you had a nice,relaxing weekend Cyn,hope NYC is treating you nice,acupuncture sounds interesting to me seems like it's not as popular these days anymore or maybe I just don't hear about it as much,Lav,your story of the hernia surgery is awesome,I'll bet there's a holistic approach to everything,,we just haven't found the right matches yet,my brother did stop by briefly before he left and it helped me not feel so sad,he said mom needs to get a grip on the drinking cuz it's definitely not helping her and gets her stuck in a rut thinking about Jon more,I get it cuz when I'd drink I'd obsess on him more,,he also said our other little brother is still smoking those damn pain pills! He says it helps with his sadness,we're both afraid it'll be another Jon situation if he doesn't stop,I had thought he did quit but I guess not waves to SK,hope everyone has a fabulous AF Monday!

[Lavande]

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Good evening folks,

We had a decent amount of sunshine today & it felt a bit warmer, no complaints!

Star, enjoy your non-cooking Thanksgiving, ha ha!
I really haven't caught much of a break on cooking yet. All of my life I was either off for the holiday & cooking or at work & delaying cooking until my next day off - not much of a break, oh well. I'm still hopeful but not holding my breath, LOL
I'm kind of interested in seeing which way Caroline Kennedy goes. She may have a future in the Democratic party.

Pauly, we are all happy & proud of you, I hope you know that. Taking care of yourself first is the best thing you can do for your family right now. Your mom & brother are responsible for their actions. They just may want to follow your lead & how great would that be?

Cyn, hoping you are OK in NY!

SK, hope you are well!

I took my shopping list & went out to gather what I need for Thanksgiving. The supermarket was packed & I noticed a brisk business in the wine & spirits store next door as well. I haven't stepped foot in that store for 8 1/2+ years & I am proud of that

Have a peaceful night everyone!
Lav

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Lav, I know I am lucky this year with my daughter doing all the Thanksgiving duties. She is young and enthusiastic! There is just alot of extra traffic around too, lots of travel has already started and some are able to take time off. I think it would be interesting too if Caroline Kennedy ran for office. I hope she does. Wow, lots of men are being called out for their sexual harassment and don't like it, haha, neither did the women and what the heck were they thinking?

Pauly, hope you are feeling more confident in your decision after talking to your brother. A difficult situation for all of you.

Hello to Cyn and Skendall.

[Lavande]

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Hey folks,

Quiet day here I see

Star, Thanksgiving with your daughter sounds nice, enjoy!
Honestly, I think the universe is causing this major eruption with women all over the country outing these perverted old men, haha! I am personally loving every minute of it myself. Those old pervs deserve whatever happens to them. I imagine that old doctor who tried to grab my butt in an elevator is long dead now. I still remember jamming my elbow into his ribs very, very hard, ha ha! No one gets away with that stuff in my world!!!

I am sitting in peace here holding the fort down. YB & son have gone back to our old hometown for a fire company dinner, an annual tradition the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Glad the young one is driving though, YB's night driving makes me nervous.

Hello to Cyn, Pauly & SK. I hope you are all doing well!

Have a nice night everyone!

Lav

[treegirl]

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Hey kids,

Nice to read about everyone 's holiday plans. Thank for your patience with me. Long long days.

Star, I wish I could see NYC as a fun place - for me right now it is drudgery, a 2+hour ride in the train, then jam into the cross- town shuttle, then onto a subway to get uptown, then a 4 block windy trudge to HB's apartment. I don't know how people do it veryday, maybe they get used to it. It 's always nice to be w/HB, but of course within an hour we were headed out to a donor dinner, same last night, and a breakfast meeting. No downtime, that was the problem this trip, and I didn't take the right coat so I was freezing! Sorry to complain... it sounds glamorous and fun, but it is a harsh city. And seeing all the people in need is just overwhelming, I wish I could do more for them. Something to think about.

Pauly, I ditto Star's and Lav's comments - so proud of you!!!!

Lav, I somehow thought that you would not let any doc take advantage of you!! this is a pretty big "sea change", interesting. I hope girls nowadays are not conditioned to put up and shut up like the old days. I heard on NPR this morning that it is actually just the tip of the iceberg - tons of women were paid hush money or bought out, so no records exist. Wow.

Well, I have all the traditional fixings and the bird here - I am going to do what I can ahead tomorrow; my oven has been acting a little strange, so having things done ahead will be a relief. I hear ya Lav, I have had 1 Thanksgiving off (from doing the whole feast by myself) since 1999. It's getting a little old! I have a client for much of tomorrow, but hopefully I can cook some things before HB arrives on home on the train for an overnight. Poor guy, he has to be back at work in NYC the next morning, that's just cruel!'

SK, hope you are doing OK, shout out to you ---

Talk to everyone tomorrow night - happy Hump Day tomorrow --

[Snoopy56]

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Good morning...

Feeling pretty good today, yesterday my stomach hurt and I took it easy the entire day, which I feel guilty about, but did anyway. Still weird for me to not be working outside the house.

Lav, great that you had a peaceful evening to yourself, I like those sometimes. Lucky you to respond to inappropriate touching with the fight response. I always froze, and it did not bode well for me. The flight, fight or freeze response is something that happens when we are threatened, and fighting is effective for sexual assault, but you just don't know how you will respond. The audacity of the men is just unbelievable, I wish Roy Moore would resign, he is such a piece of sh**. Hey, do you eat any turkey on Thanksgiving? I am going to, I just can't be 100% all the time, but do worry about how I will feel. Exercise later this morning then off to my daughter's town to hang out and spend the night. Pretty cold here, highs in the 30s, I love it.

Cyn, thanks for sharing your NY experience, I know that all big cities are harsh and NY is so huge. Even in our mid-level city there are lots of homeless and it is heartbreaking and sometimes a little scary. My husband has a twelve hour work day the day after Thanksgiving too, and I wish he could take it off, but that is not going to happen. I am probably going to hang out with my son on Friday, put up the tree and do a little shopping. But no stress for me, I am NOT standing in any long lines, but it is fun to people watch.

Pauly, hope things are going well for you and yours. I was thinking it will be nice for you to be off both Thursday and Friday. I am feeling really firm in my resolve to be AF for the holidays, I want to be aware and conscious of all the good things going on, the love of family, health, and plenty. Alcohol will make that impossible, will drain energy, and bring GSR, and who needs that.

Skendall, shout out to you, let us know how you are doing.

Have a great holiday, I will not have my computer tomorrow so Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Cyn,lots of homeless in Vegas too but tbh I've quit feeling bad for a lot of them,the new scam is to hold a sign asking for funeral donations with a picture obviously cut out from a magazine,I think that one's pretty low,I'd rather give my dollar to the guy with the sign that says"why lie I need a beer" hubs keeps water and juices in his truck to give when he sees them off the freeway,I know I'm only a few paydays away from being in a bad spot too so yes there's sympathy for some but definitely not all,Star,I haven't drank on a thanksgiving in 5 years I'm sure not gonna start tomorrow yuck! Happy Thanksgiving to you too and I hope you have a nice one Lav I'm curious if you eat a little bit of turkey too? Amazing finding out this week how many customers hate turkey and are making prime ribs or even steak,I love turkey so I'm a bit surprised,wishing all of us a great AF Wednesday

[Lavande]

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Good evening friends,

Sure, I'll eat a little turkey, ha ha! Actually turkey & chicken is all I eat anymore & in small doses. I never was a big meat eater anyway.

I did a bit of prep work on the sides today & even mixed up some dough to bake rolls tomorrow. It sits overnight in the fridge & rises there.
I made a yummy NYT recipe for fresh orange cranberry relish with pecans & sweetened with only 1/3 cup of honey. I hate all those damn recipes that call for 1 cup of sugar, bad for you

Star, enjoy your holiday with your family. I'm sure the boys will enjoy all the activity, haha!

Cyn, sounds like you are running yourself ragged. Please take care & don't get sick, OK :hug:

Pauly. I don't understand people who hate turkey - that's not American, ha ha!
I'm happy that over the years I have been able to find dairy free subs for the tons of dairy usually involved in these holiday meals. And no one here is allowed to complain either, LOL

About the fight or flight response.......
I was raised with 3 brothers & a father who was only too happy to reach out & smack the first kid he saw when he came home. I had no choice but to learn to defend myself at a very young age. It's not something I even have to think about, it's an automatic response!
Now when I entered into nursing I had to reshape my thinking a little. If it was a patient trying to grab me I learned to move out of reach as quickly as possible. Hitting patients is generally frowned upon. But a doctor, in a closed elevator with several other people there to witness was totally different. I slammed that guy as hard as I could & walked away as soon as the elevator door opened. Don't mess with Lav!!!! Automatic responses are pretty cool

Have a nice night everyone & a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Waves to SK!

Lav