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I hope the dentist visit went okay. I think we all hate going but unfortunately it is important.

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The day got away from me, I guess. I had an appointment at 10 am to look at an apartment for my dad in the memory care side of his assisted living place. That was a no go because it was a suite of rooms shared by three women. Yeah, no.... NOT a good idea. So, I didn't even go look at the rooms.

11 am dentist appointment, then on to Trader Joe's to pick up some supplies for my dad (and eggs for us) then home for lunch. At 2 pm I had vet appointments for 2 dogs. Finished that, came home sat around for a bit and then hit the gym around 5 pm. I've got to feed the dogs and cook dinner so we have something to eat when Ron gets back from his liturgy meeting with the new pastor. (Though I'm tempted to hit El Pollo Loco for Taco Tuesday!)

Oh, I was in such fine spirits while at Trader Joe's, I bought a bouquet of Sunflowers for my side table. I've a sense of calm lately. Feels good.

I agree with everyone about visiting Auschwitz. It will be a powerful experience. Visiting the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam had a strong impact on me. While it was sobering, there was a sense of its overpowering historical importance that was inspiring. I visited several historical WWII sites while on the cruise. Powerful reminders of the past and how it happened. It was impossible not to make correlations to some of what is going on in our own country today.

Later...

Awww, thanks!

Kind of nice when there is a bonus day to get ready for company. I hope the dental visit went okay.

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Had a lazy day most of the day. But got motivated this afternoon so DH and I took a hike. Lots of hills and steps which clocked 250 feet of elevation gained, 876 up and 784 down. Both are a good leg workout.

Also ground up meats for dogs, chicken and pork. One only has 2 teeth yet so we have to make ground meat for them.

Still need to prepare for Bible study on Thursday mort. I might go and help out in the garden tomorrow.

Made Mexican Shrimp ****tail for dinner! Very yummy! I loosely followed this recipe

Mexican Shrimp ****tail

Mexican Shrimp ****tail Recipe
Ingredients:
â..." cup Spanish onion, chopped
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound chilled cooked medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1½ cups chilled tomato and clam juice ****tail
1 cup chilled ketchup
1 bunch fresh cilantro (stems discarded and leaves chopped)
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 avocados (peeled, pitted, and chopped)