Sunday, November 3, 2024, First Day of Standard Time

153.0. New low for this try at weight loss, but not really expecting it to stay. Too many ups and downs as of late!

Good church service again today. I'm feeling better about making the switch and feel like it was the right move! They did Baptisms today (adult full body immersion) which always touches my heart! Tears of joy for changed lives! The message was about having having "critical conversations " with others and how to go about it. I've never enjoyed conflict but learning conflict resolution skills is always a good thing. I'm getting better at it with age!

Making homemade vegetable beef soup for dinner. DC1 hanging out! DSD and fiancé left at 6:00 am. Long drive back home to Bismarck ND!

Cold and wet weather today. Will snuggle up under the covers with a dog or two soon! We love our naps!

I'm back in my home now. I drove from KY yesterday and got to town just in time to join a lovely catered dinner party for eight, lots of interesting talk, truly delish foods, whiskeys and wines. I got home a little after 9 and should have slept better than I did. But I'll do so tonight. :) I'll be here until Thanksgiving week.

Re my home sale, I'm on the downhill run, but still so much more to get done.

I weighed this morning and was 3.5 pounds lighter than a week ago today when I drove to KY. Yes, I was active there, but certainly not active enough to translate to -10,500 deficit calories. Scales are NOT the most exquisite judge of what's happening with my own unique metabolism. Or anyone else's I'll wager!

Our remodel project is about to begin, and we're so happy with our contractors and subs. We've looked at all kinds of bath and kitchen appliances, fixtures, cabinets, lights, tiles, wallpaper, architectural salvage, etc., bought a beautiful living room rug, and debated and negotiated "What I think we should do is ..." commentary. We're having fun!

Finally, it's been a cloudy, moist day here, ranging from thick downpour to sprinkles. This pattern will continue until midnight. It's very welcome--this fall has been a dry, dry season here.

I just don't have the energy for that level of improvements!

LOL! I don't have nearly as much energy for it that my DF does. It's his jam, not mine, but I'm definitely participating.

Greetings all

A sunny fall day here. DH and I are still sniffling and coughing. Ready to be done with this. I spent the day piddling around the house and doing endless laundry. We have about 8 fluffy throws on the sofa to protect from the dogs and they all need washing.

Yay sounds like most of us slept well and made it through the time change. Me too.

Liz that party sounds great. Glad it was fun.

Peps, there you go, two pounds lost following rant. What can we learn from this?

And yeah music in school is so important. So is visual art but something about music is almost organic - like it's part of our blood and as important as oxygen. Your kids are lucky to have you as a teacher and such a good program.

Paula glad the new church is working out. It matters.

Gallery duty for me tomorrow. It will be slow so I must bring toys. Also kiln opens. And a new gallery issue. A person that I dislike is applying for membership. Do I engineer her demise or do I just blow it off. Yeah, I know....

Ann we are glad to hear the remodeling is under way and that you have input but don't have to do all the effort. You are lucky to have a DF who is decor sensitive.

Well it's November which means I have to do year end business planning. Mainly, how much money do we have and how should we spend it?

DD thanks for the review of Disclaimer. We have been considering that show and will likely watch it. Anything to keep DH from watching the creepy show Kaos.

Diane S