Good morning, Mary and all!

This is kind of a hump day because I am off to Pittsburgh on Thursday morning, But there is never a day when I don?t have emails and some work either.

Poor Marilyn had a double shoe blowout at our dinner the other night.

Hiding the offending shoe. Movie fans may recognize those stairs from The Untouchables.

We left our car at the valet and when we were walking in she said ?these shoes are too big, I think that I need to fill them with tissue .? But then a few more steps and she said ?my shoe is broken ?

I thought that she meant her heel was broken, but no, the glue had dissolved over the years and the left side of the upper had completely dislodged from the sole, flinging her foot out into the wild.

We did some scavenging and were able to find scotch tape and an elastic, which she wrapped around the offending upper. Fortunately, she had a very long dress on. With the jury rigged shoe she made it through ****tail hour and even brought me for a picture.

We sat down for dinner and the program, and when we stood up for dest, BAM! The other shoe blew out. There was to be no tape this time, the offending shoe went into the trash and dessert was eaten in stocking feet.

QOTD: Still trying to go at with the kids.

Breakfast: Bagel

Lunch: Steak

Dinner: Butter Chicken and Naan

Have a great day, all!

It is already Tuesday and feels like it was just Friday. I had a great weekend with my family. We went to a Korean resturant and shared a lot of different appetizers and entries. The beef shortrib ragu and the butternut squash risotto was really good. But seeing people is the best part of going out.

I always loved volleyball and when I was a teenager used to spend hours working on my serve and playing games. I don't have enough speed or balance for that anymore. But I am learning that there is always a way to do things, even if it is a very different way from when I was younger.

QOTD: Have you found a way to do a sport that is harder as you get older? I am joining my senior center chair volleyball team. It looks funny but a good way for seniors to stretch and work on balance.

Another Monday is in the books. Tuesday what shall you bring to us all. Tacos sound so good today, but I might just stick to the turkey I have since I cooked a turkey breast on Sunday and it gives us a few days' worth of leftovers.

Nothing much going on today which is nice for a change work has been quiet with the outages done for the year. Only other thing that has to be planned is a Christmas luncheon.

I've been putting a collagen protein in my morning coffee for three weeks and it's rather amazing how soft and smooth my skin feels. My skin was looking old and feeling dry.

QOTD: Alcohol I know this is a sensitive subject with some, but how has your alcohol consumption changed since having WLS? While I would have an occasional drink pre-WLS (never drank beer and still don't) I was never really a big drinker. After I had the band done in 2003, I still didn't really drink much, but I found after I had my revision in 2015 to RNY I definitely drink more while it is mainly wine it is still alcohol. It is something I have been working on each month. I have improved greatly, but I know deep down drinking even a couple of glasses a week sets me back on my weight loss. Stress is a big trigger for me and daily meditation has been helpful.

B: 2 scrambled eggs with cheese and coffee

L: Turkey and gravy (unless I give in and get tacos)

D: salad with tuna

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

My mom with the horse she almost adopted.

I like the pic of you and your mom and of course the puppers!

I agree. I was completely alone and needed the companionship and Gizmo needed a mother. I have had a cat since 10 years old and really love having one around.