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Oh, I hadn't updated Teva prices in my head. I typically pay $90 -$110, but I bet they're more expensive now too. I've been eyeing Hokas. So ugly they're kind of cute thing? Several co-workers swear by them...

Liz, I would have picked going to the pool, and that is why there is dust on every surface in the livingroom. I need to invite some friends over for dinner to get me motivated!

I chatted with DD about all the fun she's had in the last weeks ( bridesmaid in a wedding, a bachelorette party for one of her Roma girls). At one of the gatherings she was chatting with someone's sister about wanting to date, and this young woman had DD look at her contacts, and then gave DDs number to 5 different people. Better than having to find them yourself wading through responses online! As DD says, if her goal is to meet someone for a serious relationship, it's a numbers game. I hope she has fun while she's on her journey to the right one, be it a girl or a boy.

We are heading to Boston on the 15th for her graduation and party. DS and his lovely girlfriend, my BFF and her boyfriend, our dear friends (DHs best friend, and whose daughter is also one of our daughter's best friends) DHs brother and his wife (daughter's godfather), 2 of her high school friends are all traveling to join the party.

I am sad though, that my dear Aunt and Uncle are not able to attend. My Aunt had a stroke a month ago and at the time I suspected I was not getting all the details. A previous stroke about 7 years ago left little deficits, so my guess is she wasn't sure of impact of this one, so waited to share all. She is getting a lot of therapy and using a walker. They do not feel up to the long travel day to get from Amherst to Boston. DH and I will go see them Sunday morning the weekend we are there instead. It is hard to reconcile. Two years ago they wore us out on our cruise. It may have been the last hurrah as they billed it then, but I didn't want to see it that way. They are incredibly resilient, and I'm sure there is still joy and pleasure in store for them, but I think it will be much closer to home than previously. Even though there is much to be grateful for, it hurts my heart all the same to see their wings clipped.

Teacher appreciation week was a fun lunch today. It was a ballpark lunch with hot dogs chips, candy etc. It worked well because the chips were in single serving bags, etc. Easier to control portions than a huge table of sweets. I ate half of everything: half a hot dog, half a bag of chips, half a bag of M&Ms. I felt like I had a nice treat, but not too much.

Buy the good shoes!!! Feet health is everything. I'm a cheapo about many things, but I replace my Tevas whenever little stress cracks show up.

If you wanted to try out a friend for Kirby is there a foster dog association in your area. About the howling... I babysat my nieces and nephews frequently when they were little and sometimes they cried at the moment of separation but were fine when Mom/Dad were out of sight. Maybe Kirby is fine once you leave?

Are you planning to head to Michigan soon?

Greetings all

Sunny and calm today. It might almost get hot! Scrabble this morning was fun even though I got my azz handed to me. These people are getting too good!. We always discuss the events of the news and such. It is fun. I tried to stop at this one place to eat but only the drive through is open so no dice. I can't figure out these people. They had just a food truck and then got a brick and mortar restaurant but it is never open.

So I came home to eat eggs and will likely go to the gym. I need to figure out a thing regarding my medicare supplement policy because it was paid from DH account which is the one hacked and now closed. DH was trying to inquire on line and got totally bolloxed up and was cranky about it. An hour of this during prime time tv. He tried again later and managed to get my account locked! Geez

Yeah funny how we spend money. i am like Paula - never order soda or even coffee at a restaurant. But I get wine. Seems silly. I automatically price compare when grocery shopping even though I really don't need to. Just a habit. I am sort of a math person and remember prices and what things used to cost or cost elsewhere.. But I hate spending big amounts on clothing. Maybe because for most of my life, nothing fit. These days I really dislike shopping and cringe at the thought of one more "thing" in the house.

CC I hope your malaise passes. Could you take Kirby to dog obedience classes? Thats what I did when I had a difficult dog and it got me into the world of dog shows. Maybe feeling like staying home is a reaction to the neighborhood drama over the board. Anyway, hope it passes.

Peps and DD we are counting down your days with you.

Liz I don't doubt that your DH gets lots of golf invites. Pleasant fun people usually do! A plus is that you don't feel pressured to play if you don't want to. And yeah, dogs figure out a way to let you know when they want something! Moby is no dope.

No clue on tonight's dinner. Last night was the frozen taquitos. Maybe more tonight.

Well must get to the gym before I find some rationalization to avoid it.

Diane S