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White Dove
on 9/12/25 7:46 am
Topic: RE: Finally Friday's Menu

Any cat I tried to rescue and find a home for ended up being my cat for years. My husband told me there were cat paw prints on his truck. I asked him what he wanted to do about it and he said, "buy catfood". He fed it on the deck for months and it would not come close enough to pet it.

It was a cold winter day and in the middle of a blizzard. The cat came to the back door crying loudly. It had been attacked by sometime and had numerous open wounds. I let it inside, gave it food and water and a box with a space heater close by. I did not expect it to make it through the night. It was still alive in the morning and we took him to a vet. They patched him up and neutered him. The bill was over $1000. He was no longer afraid but wanted to attack my little female cat. I had to use a lot of Feliway. There were several more vet trips and all $1000 ones as he had a lot of injuries.

I accepted him as my pet. He lived about eight years, then got cancer and I ended up having to put him to sleep. He was a cute pet who loved to ride in the car and to go for walks.

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White Dove
on 9/12/25 7:31 am
Topic: RE: Finally Friday's Menu

Jen glad work went well and you seem more relaxed today.

When I was younger, I wished I could go back and talk to people like Abe Lincoln. Now I would love to see the future. As long as I could come back if it is horrible. I believe there will be time travel someday and that would make life very different.

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White Dove
on 9/11/25 3:13 pm
Topic: RE: What's on your Thursday Menu?

A week before 911 my husband went to Cleveland Clinic for some test because he was having problems with urinating. At almost the same time we saw the second plane hit, the phone rang with the news that he had cancer of the kidney and they wanted to operate to remove it. It was an emotional day. One lady at the clinic had a son at the pentagon. Everyone there was trying to keep her from watching the news.

My cousin was a stewardess and scheduled to fly on the plane that went down at Shanksville. Her schedule was changed that morning. When the terrorists took over the plane it was right over where we were living. When they tried to turn the plane it dropped a lot and made a lot of noise. Many people went outside to see what was happening. They watched it drop lower, then turn and fly towards Pennsylvania.

I was doing disaster recovery for the stock market. They had just set up an office in a building close to the trade center. Someone had decided to save money by not doing backups during the two week move. They asked me to go and help them. Because there were no planes and my husband was depressed over the news from the cancer doctor, I said no. They removed the kidney and he lived until 2009. When the cancer came back, it was everywhere.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

White Dove
on 9/10/25 7:36 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday Menu?

I guess I was always around people that I appreciated and that appreciated me. It was always easy for me to laugh off people like the scale attendant. But I was never the person who had to clean up after them. I do have some memories of planned arguements but it was social not at work. My favorite thing to say at the top of my voice, "Don't make me raise my voice". It got their attention and the issue would be resolved.

The pool and hot tub always fixed most tension and I did that several times a week. Enjoy and dont let other people live rentfree in your head. Have your husband meet you at the Y and go out for a nice meal after exercise.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

White Dove
on 9/9/25 7:44 am
Topic: RE: Weight loss stall

Exercise and protein are great but the secret of losing will always be to reduce calories.

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White Dove
on 9/9/25 7:42 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Monday menu?

I got the Clariton out yesterday and took one. Allergy season is definitely starting here.

I am a Taurus, the Bull and I fit the description of being ambitious and avoiding drama. Someday I am going to get a reading from a dedicated astrologer, just for the fun of it.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

White Dove
on 9/5/25 7:12 am
Topic: RE: Finally Friday's Menu

I like ethnic festivals and trying their different foods. They will have dancers, singers, and other shows. We have them all summer, Africa American, Greek, Irish and Italian festivals. In the fall there are apple festivals and some various art festivals and of course Octoberfest. I used to watch the paper for festivals and usually attended one every weekend.

I cannot do all that walking now but have great memories.

Jen, hope the bad weather stays away from you. Stay safe.

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White Dove
on 9/4/25 8:55 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Thursday Menu?

I learned the only way I can eat meat is with a lot of sauce. A1, Heinz, or something homemade. I make an orange chicken that is really good and I can eat a lot of that. Yesterday I made a beef burgundy with fresh pasta, but ate two bites and was too full to eat more. I can eat filet but only cook it to rare and slice very thin.

Julia, that milk sounds awful but might be good for a milkshake with lactose free ice cream. My sister has tons of cherry tomatoes and I have been eating them a lot. A few more weeks of good tomatoes and then that will be it until next August.

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White Dove
on 9/3/25 7:38 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday Menu?

What a lot of things going on. I have nephews that are four and six and their house is right at the edge of woods. The boys are not allowed outside alone because there are bears, coyotes.and other animals in the woods. They have hunting dogs outside that can not be trusted around their chickens.

My favorite is an oven baked potato with crispy skin and lots of sour cream and chives. I love all potatoes and sometimes pan fry with lots of onions or just make a pot of mashed potatoes with butter.

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White Dove
on 9/3/25 7:31 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday Menu?

You and Marilyn have such great adventures together. I love reading about your vacations and look forward to pictures. Have a wonderful time.

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White Dove
on 9/2/25 7:54 am
Topic: RE: What?s on your Tuesday menu?

I would have cried over the baby kitten too. My husband spent years with physical therapy for shoulder pain. An operation finally relieved it but there was a painful six months recovery time.

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White Dove
on 8/29/25 8:37 am
Topic: RE: Finally Friday's Menu

When I was growing up, girls did not usually have stuffed animals. Girls got dolls, often with diapers and baby bottles so we could prepare to be mothers. My brothers had teddy bears. It was part of giving kids the "correct" toys. Stuffed animals for girls were a big thing in the 70s and some girls had a bedroom overflowing with them.

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White Dove
on 8/28/25 9:42 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Thursday Menu?

There is an Ohio congressman named Tim Ryan. I know him personally and he has always worked to really help people. He lost his last election to a MAGA supporter. MAGA will not last forever and Tim will be back in office. He plans to run for president and I believe he will be successful. Remember that name, you will hear it again.

It is so important to get involved in local politics and know the candidates and what they stand for. The really greedy ones are having a field day now. They need to be voted out. I have done my share of going to demonstrations, marching, making signs, talking to candidates one on one.

I can get Irish citizenship because my father was born there. I could live there but would have to wait three years for medical care to be covered. I have plenty of cousins there and keep in touch with them. Two of my sisters have houses there and go there often. I do not want to buy a home again but would rent.

Mel, the kitten pictures are beautiful and make me want to adopt one of those babies.

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White Dove
on 8/27/25 10:08 am
Topic: RE: What?s on your Wednesday menu?

When I was in grade school there was a candy store that sold a box of pumpkin seeds for a penny. I think they were roasted and salted. It was one of my favorite treats. I wanted to grow my own pumpkin. I saved some seeds when my mother made a pumpkin pie and planted them. A pumpkin plant grew and was so pretty.

I had planted it in the front lawn. I was about six. My father put up with it for a while but finally cut it down. I tried again as an adult at my own home. The plants grew and got pumpkins but the rabbits at them.

My favorite nut now is macademia.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

White Dove
on 8/20/25 8:43 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday menu?

I can't have a Klondike bar, but I used to love them. I can eat lactose free ice cream once in a while. But I would love to be able to stop and get an ice cream cone sometimes. Just not worth the risk of dumping.

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White Dove
on 8/20/25 8:40 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday menu?

Relationships are hard no matter how perfect the other person is. Knowing when to get out is a good thing.

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White Dove
on 8/19/25 6:17 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

I dont play the lottery so it is not something likely to happen. If by some weird chance I bought a ticket and won, I would set up a foundation to help young people who are struggling with education. i also would donate generously to animal shelters. There is a man in my town who set up a large shelter and rescues and finds homes for stray animals. I do donate but would love to be able to give more.

I can see where someone with your knowledge and experience would enjoy living off the grid. I have lived beyond most material wants, but money always comes in handy.

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White Dove
on 8/18/25 6:27 pm
Topic: RE: Weight Loss slowing down

30 months for me.

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White Dove
on 8/18/25 11:09 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Monday menu?

Glad the tooth is out and you are feeling better.

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White Dove
on 8/15/25 10:24 am
Topic: RE: Finally Friday's Menu

I am planning my October trip to Portland and looking for ideas for fun. Planning for a day at Oregon Zoo and a plane tour of Portland. Also want to see the volcano and the Columbia River and the Oregon coast. I was doing some work years ago for ascis shoes in Beaverton but working all the time I was there and no time for sightseeing. I am finally getting to do that.

Before I went to ascis, I called and asked about their dress code. They said wear anything you want as long as it is not a suit and does not say Nike on it. They were super casual dressers and some of them bought their dogs to work. I still plan to meet you there and take you on a dinner cruise.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

White Dove
on 8/15/25 6:25 am
Topic: RE: Finally Friday's Menu

No games on my phone but I used to play Candy Crush on it. When I was an iPhone technician one lady called and asked if I could teach her how to play Candy Crush. I said No because I did not think AT&T would consider that a good use of my time.

I do have Best Fiends on my Kindle and was in the 3000 levels. I got a new Kindle last month and it made me start over. No plans for the weekend except some light cleaning that I plan to get done today. I needed a pedicure and got that done yesterday.

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White Dove
on 8/14/25 9:04 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Thursday Menu?

When I lived in my first house I planted geraniums, petunias, and impatiens every spring. I had several flowerbeds and they were spectacular with beautiful colors. I also had window boxes and hanging baskets. I went out and watered for about 20 minutes every evening. In the daytime I deadheaded everything.

I was in Europe one summer and kept seeing homes and businesses covered with beautiful flowers, mostly petunias. You do need bushes too and I love holly. Blueberry bushes are quite pretty and you can get blueberries if you can outsmart the birds.

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White Dove
on 8/13/25 8:56 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday Menu?

I don't like anything with pumpkin spice and I really only like my own apple pie. Other people use too much cinnamon and don't cook the apples enough for me. Once there are good cooking apples available I will make my own pie.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

White Dove
on 8/12/25 8:36 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu

When I was younger I walked or rode my bike all Spring, Summer, and Fall. Now I am happy to be at the pool and sitting in the sun. I am usually cold and appreciate the hot days and warm sunshine. Winter gets more depressing every year and I understand why people to south. I keep thinking about North Carolina. My sister and her husband have a home there and said I can move in with them any time.

I love my condo and my cat so staying here as long as I can.

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White Dove
on 8/7/25 2:31 pm
Topic: RE: What's on your Thursday Menu?

When I get low blood pressure they tell me to use more salt. Potato chips are good to do that but just keeping salt shaker close to my plate reminds me to use it. There are times I should have called an ambulence and avoided falling but I did not and broke bones and lost a tooth one morning.,

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