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121 - I don't like it when I go up even while in my range. Hopefully it will turn down after today. I don't feel like I am eating any differently.

Yesterday was another beautiful weather day with warmth and a nice breeze off the water. The last few weeks here have been just perfect after a colder winter. It is actually not as hot as it usually would be by now mostly because of the breeze (which was what made the winter feel so cold). Interestingly it was hotter in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey yesterday than here in southern Florida.

Last night's dinner out with friends was going well until a large flower pot exploded behind us. Weirdest thing, but especially when the chef came out and started accusing the person sitting next to me of knocking it over and costing him several hundred dollars for the expensive pot. What? First of all, I don't think he touched it but even if he did it was too close to the table. No concern that maybe someone was hurt or recognition that maybe it shouldn't have been there. The guy was really inflamed and said he was going to call the police (though he dropped that idea after being informed that one of our group was a retired lawyer and another was a retired cop). The poor waitress was so embarrassed. The other couple in the room backed up the story that he didn't bump it and was as amazed at the owner's reaction as we were. Too bad as we have liked this new restaurant but I don't think we will be back. We had a drink afterwards at a distillery next door. Yummy old fashioned.

Today we are making breakfast at home since our usual place is closed . We go to the Beach Club for "Linner" at 3. They have a special menu but it is kind of an odd mix of lunch and breakfast items. We thought it would be a mix of lunch and dinner items. Oh well.

Have an energizing Easter!

I was talking to someone about high protein foods and they said that one shouldn't eat shrimp as it would raise your cholesterol. I was pretty sure that recommendation had changed around the same time as the one about eggs so I looked it up and it had. Both eggs and shrimp have a lot of cholesterol in them, but they don't contribute to human body cholesterol significantly. Surprised me that someone still followed older nutrition rules.

Greetings all

ipad check in while at the gallery. I overslept and dashed up here late with only cheese and crackers for the day. Not a good plan but shrimp tonight.

lots of drama Cc. I agree. You are done with that person

dd npr had a short story about a Japanese family facing interrment had to get rid of pets and home goods and lie to kids. So sad.

yay for beach club liz

more tomorrow when ican type

diane s

Your beach club is wonderful! Enjoy everything it has to offer. You and your DH are making a beautiful life together.

Sunny today and in the 50s. Its comfortable out of the wind and shade, but pretty nippy if you're not. Green is just starting to appear. We face north. Our neighbors across the street have a lot of green in their lawn, as they are south facing. We'll catch up.

The play we saw last night was tremendous. It's based on a true story/Minnesota history I did not know. During WW2, young men who were interred in Japanese Camps with their families were offered the chance to join the army and go to a special Japanese language training to become spies and translators. Even though they were 2nd generation Americans, many states didn't want to run the program. Minnesota did, so the language training happened here. The subject of internment camps for Japanese citizens is such an ugly part of our history, and sadly, tragically, feels relevant.

Today is a laid back Saturday. We went for coffee, then to St. Vinny's where I indulged my new hobby of buying cloth napkins. If they are in decent shape and the right color for my dishes, I buy them. Today's pale yellow ones were 49¢ a piece. If they get stained, they quickly transition to rags.

Laundry started, kitchen cleaned up, some paperwork needs tackling, and then dinner at my parent's house tomorrow. Then back to school, while resuming my countdown to June 13.

Liz, I agree that living in a new community with many other "transplants" creates eagerness to build friendships. Spring Break has descended upon us too! A former teacher and her husband are down vacationing and we'll meet for a late lunch to avoid crowds. Tomorrow afternoon, after three Easter Services, (Deputy Leader of Safety Team) I'll join friends for dinner at one of their homes. I am the only single person in my Mahjongg tribe and my close friends circle. The men join us for some of our adventures and I am just now beginning to feel open to another relationship. Today, I am 144, the high end of my 139-144 range. Too many Easter baked goods and jelly beans !