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Thank you my dear!!! And you're right, I usually try to be "nice" to keep the peace....... but every once in a while, watch out! Especially when it comes to my kids, LGBTQ rights and misinformation surrounding those issues!

WARNING: YOU ARE APPROACHING A RANT ZONE.

Paula, that bit about people thinking, "Oh, you look great ... you're not going to lose any more weight, are you?" makes me want to *****slap them. My take on this bizarreness is that many people don't seem to want others to change in any way. I think those folks are simply bad at adapting and accommodating others who are actively looking for ways to better themselves--or even just exploring how else they'd like to exist. So when they see someone changing in any way they want to stop that change.

I also wish for you that you had more friends around whom you weren't the odd duck in any way. It's got to be hard being "nice" all the time to make others comfortable.

I'm probably out of line to post this, but you seem like such an incredibly nice person and do so much for others that I'd love for others to accommodate you for a change.

TLDR, to quote a recent political candidate, folks should mind their own damn business!

We love dueling pianos! So much fun!

We had a staff meeting this morning. My hope that the election did not stir up kids was dashed. I'm all for differences of opinions on a wide range of topics. But whether somebody has a basic right to exist is not a difference of opinion. I've worked really hard on the concept of we don't have to like everyone or agree with them, but we have to be civil in the classroom setting, and I have a lot of sweet kids this year who understand this concept. So it's pretty peaceful in my room these days, but my heart hurts for kids who heard some hurtful slurs yesterday in different settings.

I was watching way too much news, or so called news, the last few weeks. I am now on a news diet where I only consume the newspaper and local news at 10pm. Because how can I sleep if I don't get the most up to date weather report?

Tonight we are going to our monthly Pub Night at our Art Center. Music will be lovely. Art washes away the dust of everyday life ~ Pablo Picasso. Tomorrow I go to spend the weekend at my parent's house. It will not be a restful or rejuvenating time, but it must be done. I texted my Mom menus for the various meals, and she asked if I could bring ice cream. Happy to oblige. Everyone should have the treat they want from time to time.

In a few more weeks, Thanksgiving will bring my kiddos home for a few days. My Uncle continues to host our extended family. Every year I am grateful that we are gathering yet again. There will be a day when we don't. But not this year, this year the party goes on!

Greetings all

Quick check in before I head off for hair cut. It's a great sunny day and not a cloud in the sky. Probably should get outside. Ditto DH.

Ann its so wonderful that a nice and appreciative family will have your home. Warm feeling. I know I mentioned that a nice family bought my childhood home after my mother died and they fixed it up beautifully after it was in a bad state. It was nice to see new life for the place. You can think of that little boy with the fuzzy throw. All good.

Did some adult stuff today - bank deposit and follow up on leasing. More chores needed. May or may not get to gym. I play mind games with myself and tell myself Ok go and only do five minutes. Of course I always do more.

Liz that golf group sounds like the ticket. Not too serious. Fun.

Kudos to all of you using the new meds. You are all doing so well. I think I can't get myself there because I just don't want to dive back into the dreary world of dieting and deprivation or so I tell myself. Need to recognize that its not a punishment but its for my own good. Baby steps.

So Saturday night we are going to a show at a nearby casino which is dueling pianos. Not sure what to expect. It makes for kind of a late night for this old crone but it will be good for DH to get out. This is our older friend who is tech challenged. When he called at 8;30 am the other day he was driving to the casino. At 8:30 am???!! Is this a good idea?

Not much else. Hamburgers tonight. Diane S