Week 42, 10-09-2016

Thoughts and Quotes: Don't do as I do - do as I say.
                                                      My Mother and her Mother before her

And I'm following right in their footsteps. I told you what to do for your health this week, and then I didn't follow my instructions. I did eat apples almost every day and greens almost every day, short on water and tea and totally negligent with the exercise.

Tidying: Not I, City of Nixa. They resurfaced our street on Monday, but the lead guy who was sweeping the streets knocked my mailbox over.

He waited for help, and it took four men to put it upright. Now it's starting to look like The Tower of Pisa, so they have to come back and level it. At least it didn't fall into the street and smash apart like last time. That time it had to be totally rebuilt. You'd think they'd learn, but maybe it's a new driver each time. The turn really is sharp.

Tips: First I'd like to tell you about hatch chiles. I buy Black Angus hamburber patties (in the freezer) at Aldi. They come in plain, bacon-Cheddar, or sweet onion. One time they had only hatch chile. I'd never heard of them, so decided they're probably like ortegas and not that hot. Boy! Was I wrong! Five-alarm fire. 

I cooked three of the patties. They're big, about 1/3 pound each so a pound of meat total. I tore them up and made soup with them. I added potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, corn, beef broth, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce. 

It was still too spicy for me. If you don't like spicy, you won't like hatch chiles. I called Friend Steg and he came and picked it up. He's a brave soul.

Tip 2: Be sure to read the signs at the market. I started to buy two pounds of butter (usually cheaper), but I looked at the sign. I could buy one pound for $2.98, or two pounds for $6.98 or $3.49 each. Hmmmmmmm.

Joey was coming over to make cards so I decided to make Rueben sandwiches. I needed one pound of corned beef and a half pound of baby Swiss cheese. The meat is $9.98 per pound and the cheese is $7.48 a pound, so $13.72 total.

or I could buy the double deal (one pound of meat and a half pound of cheese) for $9.00.

And it's the same meat and cheese. A savings of $4.72.  A no-brainer. We just have to be vigilent.

Tales: I finally finished this three-book series which was free at one time (Kindle version). I really like the way this author writes, but the plots were a little thin. The protagonist runs her aunt's floral shop, so naturally I was drawn. Who doesn't love flowers?!

And, of course, I had to pick up a few books at the library book sale. Do you get the idea that I like biographies?

And I picked up this at Dollar Tree. Of course, it's a biography.

Teas: The library will have another Mother's Day tea next year. The little girls love it. They get to dress up or wear their little princess costumes. Pam helps them decorate a hat (to keep), and they get a photo made with mommy to take home. Those photos are filled with happy faces. I found some cute teapots for door prizes. And that's why I was at the library (to drop them off), and that's why I had to visit the book sale. Really. I didn't want to - it just worked out that way. And I'd have been embarrassed to leave empty-handed. Well - wouldn't I? 

Time for Others: Joey came over and made a baby girl card for her new great-granddaughter and a birthday card for her brother-in-law.

I had a package of six notecards I picked up for $1. I decided they needed a little help, so that's how I spent my time. I can't show the birthday cards I made this week, because I don't want them seen ahead of time by the recipients.

Thank Yous: To Friend Sally for this Can't-Wait-To-Use-It glass serving dish and these adorable little mallard stirrers.

And to Friend Joey for these cute little dishes. I love tiny dishes for serving butter, spreads, condiments, sauces, etc.

I had four already, but it worked out perfectly. Mine were off-white and these are white-white. 

Togs: Will I ever finish this project?

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Day 116

Day 117 Ugly! Walmart shopping clothes.

Day 118 Same ugly pants

Day 119

Time-Saver: I'm letting you off easy this week with a short post, but I want to leave you with 

Thoughts and Quotes: The year is flashing by. New Year's Day 2016 seems just a few weeks ago, yet here we are, close to the middle of October. Soon it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and then another New Year.

We know that life is finite. None of us will get out alive. We could be struck down at any age without a moment's notice, but as a senior, this feeling of my mortality is becoming more and more real to me. And like Robert Frost, I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep. In my case, the promises are to myself and the miles to go are my life goals. 

No more wasted time - no more diddling on the computer - no more watching frivolous TV (I can do this now that I've seen all the Perry Mason reruns). I'm making my goals my priority, and I thank you for coming along.

If you're feeling as I am, that we need to get busy on our bucket lists, I'd love you to join me in a pledge to focus-focus-focus. 

UPDATE YOUR GOAL LISTS

PUT A PUMPKIN ON YOUR PORCH

EAT YOUR VEGGIES

MAKE A WISH ON THE FULL HUNTER'S MOON NEXT SUNDAY

EAT THOSE APPLES

THANK YOU FOR SHARING MY LIFE