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[Lilianna23]

I just read that light therapy bulbs have inconclusive clinical results as to effectiveness in treating SAD. But, I suspect it’s worth a try along with consulting your doctor. I bet our favorite nurses here will also weigh in on it as well.

I don't really know much about it as SAD doesn't affect me. I do know that quite a few of my friends and acquaintances use them and swear by them.

 

[Lilianna23]

Nighty night.
I saved the world today
1. Found dads medicare card....in his wallet in the wrong slot behind his gas reward card
2. Put a shim under the recliner.... the floor is a touch crooked.
3. Made a dentist appt for dad
4. Helped mom with amazon return
5. Took out their garbage and can to the road
6. Worked 10 hrs
7. Council meeting
8. Cheese sandwich for dinner

You rock, girl!

 

[Lilianna23]

Home. Sweet. Home!
Good morning Lovely Spoonies!
I LOVE your way of thinking, @likes2watchU
...a 23 hour day, the last 10+ driving home... F'kn headlights went out 5 times, throwing the pucker factor to 12, on the 1-10 scale...
Pro-Tip #247.... in the event of headlight failure, IMMEDIATELY hit blinker or hazard lights, as even an intermittent flash of light, showing your relative position in the road is good...
I learned that decades ago, on my motorcycle in an "S curve."

I'm glad you got home safely, Boat!

 

[Lilianna23]

What a long but enjoyable day. My granddaughter was out of sorts at times and then her chipper self. My son was the very good self. We had a good lunch. I had a real turkey sandwich not one using turkey sliced from the deli.

I love turkey sammies!

 

[Lilianna23]

Take an acorn squash and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds and put a dab of butter into the hollowed out area.

Cover with a tent of foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Then cook the rice. I have precooked jasmine rice but any rice of your choosing works.

Test the squash with a fork. The fork should go into the squash with little effort.

Fill the squash with rice, generously add dried cranberries ( about a tablespoon). Add another dab of butter and arrange raw pecans as shown.

Bake 15 minutes at 375. Let cool and eat

Thank you, B2!

 

[Lilianna23]

Lilianna is back.... Lilianna is BACK!!!

In and out! I keep trying to catch up but am failing. I did consider just throwing in the towel and starting at the end. But... OCD.

 

[Lilianna23]

Happy Saturday! Got home and realised I left the damn computer in work town. Imagine the litany of vulgarity, triple it, and you will be close to what was said. So it goes.

Went to see Dr Tyler on the way home. After yesterday‘s hand job phone call with the healthcare providers, I did not see any improvement. If anything, there may be some deterioration. Basically, she’s just waiting around to die I think. It happens, I suppose.

So it goes….

 

[Lilianna23]

My sister wanted me to help her make roll out cookies for some event tomorrow at her church. We agreed she would be here at 830 because dough needs to chill etc... is she here yet ...NO... dough in the fridge chilling so it can be rolled.... so annoying.....

Grrrrrr!

 

[MuffandNonsense]

The uk foreign office seem more concerned by industrial strike action
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...oreign-office-issues-warning-popular-32909244

They left the most important advice until the last paragraph:
Advising travellers on demonstrations and strikes in Belgium in general, the Foreign Office says that also (that should be "although") most are peaceful, “there is a risk of unrest and violence”. Brits are urged to “remain vigilant and move away quickly if there are signs of disorder”.

 

[Lilianna23]

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Grandmas roll out cookies..... soooo yummy
The frosting is from my 70 yr old betty crocker cookbook. Firms up so they can be stacked in the tin picnic basket i got from her

 

[Lilianna23]

Chocolate covered marzipan!

Yes, please!

 

[Lilianna23]

all yours
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[Lilianna23]

Good morning! I used to have my own 236 Club when I was working crazy hours in London, followed by an hour's drive home.

I was often still wired and, after eating healthy salads all day, I would often attack the fridge and open a bottle of wine.

Within an hour the wine bottle was empty and I'd be left with the remnants of a one-man buffet.

Now I'm retired we turn the TV off at 9pm with a strict viewing rule: No crime after nine!

We often put on some slow, sleepy jazz on YouTube instead to help us unwind, relax and get ready for bed.

From a health perspective, early mornings are more productive than late nights.

If you say so...

 

[Lilianna23]

We can expect a high in the 40s and lows in the 20s for the next 10 days. Send some warmth this way.

We're running about 10° higher than you. 50s during the day. 30s at night.

 

[Lilianna23]

Sorry about your mom. Hopefully she finds some peace. This is never easy.


Oh man. He was young? Our age maybe? Our eclectic radio station plays a lot of his music. These musicians burned the candle at both ends.

Worked around the yard yesterday, put the lazy kid to work raking, made a Home Depot run to basically just get a pair of gardening gloves. Walked out with two small trees that had bows on them…in the Christmas spirit kind of thing…

********OK, RANT********
I don’t do anything Christmas until after Turkey Day. It’s just how the laws of the Holidays are written. Ya Do Halloween—Ya Do Thanksgiving——THEN the very next day if’n you please, Go Full ON Christmas.

At least if I ran this man’s Army…
*********Rant OVer*******

So, I buy the trees, NOT because of the bow and one is basically a real Christmas tree (Alberta Spruce) but because I have two pots on the patio that needed fill’n and evergreen’s (the other was an arborvitae) look good in those pots…

So, I’m in Turkey mode…just so ya know..

OH, and a new bird feeder and food…just because…I like tweety.

Dropped in for a health&wellness for momma, and made semi plans for the big feast next week. We’re scaling back because the kids are heading to TX, and SWMBO may be in tow, so it will only be she and I and my youngest. We’re even talking about nixing the bird and going full hog…Honey Baked Ham and fixings. If SWMBO stays, she will make a bird…she’s very good at it.

****I really don’t care when you get in the Christmas spirit…just please…can we NOT have Christmas music till after Thanksgiving? Please?*******
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I love making big holiday dinners!

 

[Lilianna23]

I am 100% agreement.

Nothing against tose who do, but I personally don’t like that when I got it stores and the Christmas shit is out on September 1st.

Mrs. Wonderer knows that when I run for political office, it will be under these three rules.

Halloween cannot be celebrated until October 1 at the earliest.

The month of Thanksgiving is for Thanksgiving!

When I am president, it will be illegal to put up anything related to Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving.

That’s just gonna be the way it is!!

OK… my rant is over!!

Merry thanksgiving!!

Uh, oh! I'm gonna be in BIG trouble if you're ever elected!

 

[Lilianna23]

I would vote for not up until Christmas Eve

WHAT?????? How is anyone supposed to enjoy all the craziness of decorating, baking, shopping, and all the other ings of the holiday season???

 

[Lilianna23]

I did.... am at my parents now working up the urge to carry 80 lbs of salt to the softener

Pretty sure a biy job

Definitely a boy job!

 

[Lilianna23]

Ever had dubai chocolate.... yummy

I've had it. It's OK, but not special enough for me to pay $20 for a small bar again.

 

[Lilianna23]

Granny was right all along! The health benefits of good sleep are phenomenal. When we were younger we didn't realise how much damage we were doing to our bodies (and minds).
Now, with the wisdom of advanced years, we are able to enjoy a more balanced approach to life which hopefully keeps us fit and healthy.

I'm afraid my advanced years haven't brought me much wisdom!

 

[Lilianna23]

I like getting my tree sometime the first weekend of December or so.

Feels about right.

Mine starts going up the day after Thanksgiving.

 

[Lilianna23]

I just joined Tryptöphän…

Special holiday band?

 

[Wonderer67]

Special holiday band?

Yes!

 

[Booboobear84]

Mine starts going up the day after Thanksgiving.

I might do some outdoor stuff this Sunday but nothing gets turned on until day after Thanksgiving

 

[MuffandNonsense]

Did someone mention Christmas?
Amidst the whole week of feasting between Christmas and New Year, the once humble side dish of a sausage wrapped in bacon is turning into a battle between the supermarkets to come up with the biggest version!