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PS - it's SNOWING. After being in the mid-80s for a bit last week and forecast to be in the low 80s next weekend. Weird weather year.

I saw both TT posts briefly: Bonnie's and yours. I had the same reaction to Bonnie's supposed post - seemed very odd.

Liz, impressive job with the router. It seems you and CC have the fix it skills. I feel like my whole life could have moved up another level if only I had learned to build shelves. I guess its not too late.

Thanks for the Snow White review Peps. It got such crazy press I had intended to view it, just to see for myself what all the hubbub was about.

Paula, I can see why you miss your friends. There is such comfort in the presence of people who know everything about you: the good, the bad, the ugly. No need for pretense, just authenticity.

Today was Graceland. I ran out of steam before DH, and sat on a shady bench, enjoying the heat while he got his fill. It's a very American phenomenon I think. I can't think of any hero, a president, a pope, a saint, an artist that generates this level of fascination. I could take it or leave it, but some parts are interesting. I liked looking at all his stage costumes the most, especially from the 1968 Special. The cars and airplanes, not so much. And the gift shops! There are multiple themed gift shops. I bypassed them all, but DH cannot resist a souvenir magnet.

Not sure what we will do this evening, as the threatening storms are here. Last night we did get back to Beale Street and listened to Earl the Pearl, a Beale Street legend. Amazing. In between sets we chatted with a couple from London, and then another couple from Hawaii. The people from Hawaii said they'd been traveling for the last 20 years, and that they were in their mid 80s. They were quite vibrant and interesting. My Mom at 83 has been without functional mobility for several years now. Some has been bad luck such as cancer, some, not great choices. I can't know what's coming my way, but I am going to try my best to be in my mid 80s, listening to incredible blues bands in somewhat divey bars.

126.8, but on Mom?s scale not mine at home.

Dinner out with my besties last night was fun. Always good catching up with them. We have been a threesome since high school, in each other?s weddings, carried each other through miscarriages, moving, divorce, problems with kids, cancer and death! Just the best of friends! Wish I lived closer to them at times!

Long day sitting with Mom today but at least there was a little music program in the afternoon with an old guy with a guitar singing old country tunes, hymns and patriotic songs. The residents at the nursing home seemed to enjoy it and I was happy to get out of her room for a little bit. I?m back at her apartment in the assisted living facility and will give it a through cleaning before leaving tomorrow. My plan is to visit her once more for a few hours in the morning and then head home. DH says the puppies are missing me!

120.8 - good, but of course I would be more comfortable down a pound where I had been lingering before my trip.

Yesterday I set up a new mesh router to hopefully improve our internet speed on the lanai. It says simple setup instructions but of course it wasn't simple at all. But I did get it up and running well by the end of the day so we shall see if it helps.

Golf yesterday afternoon with DH was okay. Some good shots and some horrible ones. Putting was a problem at almost all holes. Maybe I should practice this afternoon?

I need to figure out something for dinner. DH cooked grouper last night. It was okay but not great as I didn't like the spice he used - too salty. Not enjoyable enough for expensive fish IMO. I may haul out my old WW recipes to find something.

Time to think about an early Justice walk before driving DH to golf. I hate how dark it is in the morning. The sun rises here at 7:10, though it rises on Cape Cod at 6:22. Of course it is 40 degrees warmer here.

Have a winsome Wednesday!