Gray this morning but I'm feeling somewhat better than yesterday morning. Managed to do more decluttering but not any good on the diet front. That 20 minutes a day (or at a time) is a good goal, ceara. 'twil be mine again soon.

Bit of good news. Talked to friend yesterday who told me "my" pool is indeed open again. So I called this a.m. and checked and it is. Happy not to have to find another. Will start back as soon as pinhole heals over. My bones are ready for it.

BIL home from hospital after cancer surgery. Seems to be doing OK (which, of course, is not yet "good"). Crossing fingers all goes well.

Branched out a bit yesterday and started cleaning china closet. One more d/w load and I'll be ready to fill it up again - hopefully moving some things at least to storage. I'm hoping weather is at least good enough to stick my head out the door. I do think I have MAJOR cabin fever. Four more days.

Such good timing for me lately. Simulposting with WN today, ceara yesterdy. I do believe in healing touch too, WN and all of the mind aspects of healing. Not in an overboard way but in the fact that anything positive beats anything negative any time. Just sometimes forget to do some of the things that would help me.

And - away.........................

Sunny but still cold. Storm expected here too, possibility of snow - unheard of for this area at this tiime of year. Spring has got to stay soon. Daffs, etc. still ok but it's nicer to have warm weather to enjoy them.

Yes, a little green ball like thing on top of pin. Last time I didn't have a bally thing. Pin just stuck out. My little ball is green and my sister (who saw it on St. Pat's weekend) asked if they come in different colors for different holidays Pin itself, I understand, is about four inches long according to PA. I won't be looking to find out.

So I'm off to Princessville again today. Hoping to come back on Wednesday if DS can do that. Sis offered to do the halfway thing again. We'll see. Last time I was down there was a problem with my getting on line and doubt it's fixed yet so probably won't be checking in again until I'm safely home.

FLOWER - where are you?

Promenade on, Royals.

I believe it's today. Sending healing vibes! :

Aye, Royals, I am home and pinless....Still tender. Took a little tryout spin around the neighborhood but decided I can wait another day or so for a sojourn. Still grayish but things are to look up tomorrow.

Must find a place for PT for 6-8 weeks and get new orthotics made. Easy enough, all.

ceara - DC area? Why not when I was there. Princessville falls into that category and surgery was at Georgetown Hosp.

Dear BIL had to have emergency hernia repair this week 13 days after his major cancer surgery. Hear he's doing well (nickname now "Ironman"). They did find one malignant lymphnode and a little cancer in remaining tissue somewhere though so he will be having another round of chemo in less than a month. Yikies!

So - after all this inactivity and "pity party" eating, I finally stepped on the scale. Gained of course but not as much as I should have for all my transgressions. So - finally - I'm setting my goals for this lap - all the back to basics stuff and a goal of 9 lbs down for the remainder of the Summer Solstice Plan. Of course the first 2 or 3 will be the same I'm always losing. Hoping to get back to both pool and tai chi (as well as PT) starting next week. Nine pounds in nine weeks would be doable for many but my fat is so very fond of me it hates to leave. But I think it's about time (and overdue) for a major try. And we're beginning the fresh fruit/veggie time, so there's no better time to start again than now. Plus flowers, spring and all that.

I love hearing about your Reiku, WN. I do feel we dismiss our intuitions a lot and that we can "grow" in that way if we work on it. So off I go, have a few old letters, etc. to file or discard. Did a little shredding today as well as laundry and unpacking. Must take advantage of last non-driving days and enjoy at least what I've managed to get done so far.

So off I go. So good to be home.

Back from far off lands and beyond to a place where I've always felt most comfortable. Mind if I pull up a small parcel of cyberspace and hang out?

I'm feeling the need to state some goals and intentions and to actually stick to 'em this time! I won't blather on, just gonna put it out there:

In order to become a healthier almost-50-year-old, I need to do the following:

Eat well.
Exercise daily: body and brain

That should cover it! Seems simple really. SO WHAT'S STOPPING ME?

These and other issues to be explored in future posts. For now, I'm just glad to be back somewhere near the track, if not fully "on it" yet! Spring is returning, apparently, to my neck of the woods tomorrow (later today, actually) I can't wait to get moving outside...lots of yardwork and gardening to be done. Definitely my favorite kind of exercise!

Ceara...I'll be in DC next weekend!
Arabella...Thanks for luring me over, it's good to be back!

Hi to everyone else: Anagram Eydie, Kaylets, wsw. I'd like to add more but my beeper just went off, people around here expect me to work, I guess. Will pop in later from home. Have a good day, all!

Oh, sunny day! Hail! All the spring yellows seem so much more yellow in the sunshine.

Drove around the neighborhood yesterday for practice. Don't know if I'm going to brave more today or not. I want to, cluck, cluck, cluck.

Anyhoo, I actually had a good day foodwise yesterday. One down - well, that's one more than before. Also slept well second half of night so SHOULD be up to anything today. Music - I need to turn off the news and hear some music. And find some fun.................