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Chim chim cher-oo!</div>
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I love our front chimney. I love the brick detail.</div>
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I do not love the paint & trim color, </div>
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but that will change!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love these Autumn days.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's all so magical.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The colors,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">the scents, the scenery!</span></b></div>
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It's been 2 months since my last post.</div>
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I have been a bad blogger, BUT</div>
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I have been a good nester.</div>
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I have so much to show & tell.</div>
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Instagram is easier, quicker.</div>
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the worth of a picture!</div>
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more often than here.</div>
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I'm not ready to give up blogging...really! </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#194): Look Again...Always!</span></b></div>
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<b>{10.30.2013}</b></div>
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-6640814856581862492013-08-30T14:39:00.000-06:002013-08-30T14:39:11.806-06:00I Saw the Light...yes I did, and I bought it<br />
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from a very nice gentlemen that is redecorating<br />
his beautiful country estate<br />
in mid-century modern.<br />
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I wish he would have had a few more</div>
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of these 1940 (rewired) beauties</div>
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that needed a new (old) home.</div>
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we found and bought a lovely</div>
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1930 Tudor. Move in next month!</div>
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We have been having so much fun</div>
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exploring, house-hunting....</div>
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attending outdoor concerts...<br />
at least one a week,<br />
sometimes more!<br />
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and traveling,</div>
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that I haven't stopped to blog.</div>
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But, I'm back. Really!</div>
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Had a blast with our<br />
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little sis in January...we're all excited!<br />
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Even ordinary mailboxes</div>
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thrive in the Midwest summers!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#193): Keep the FAITH</span></b><br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-12265777662817834912013-05-21T12:59:00.000-06:002013-05-21T12:59:20.509-06:00From There to Here...and FIT TIP (#192)<div style="text-align: center;">
Here, in the beautiful Midwest.</div>
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Here, where deer were hanging out at the lake</div>
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late this morning</div>
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while I was hanging out on the deck</div>
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in perfect 73 degree sunshine.</div>
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This is (the short cut of) how we got here:</div>
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From <b><span style="font-size: large;">Arizona</span> </b>we cut through a piece </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">New Mexico</span></b> and on to El Paso.</div>
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Ray loaded up Kendal's piano and</div>
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we journeyed from west Texas to</div>
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continuing some Silly String,</div>
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soda-tasting, movie-watching</div>
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traditions!</div>
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From Texas we traveled through parts</div>
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of <b><span style="font-size: large;">Arkansas</span></b> and <b><span style="font-size: large;">Missouri</span></b>...</div>
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and the family farm where Ray spent</div>
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the first 10 years of his life.</div>
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It was a pleasure for me to</div>
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meet the uncle who was Ray's</div>
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role model/father figure during those</div>
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He and his lovely wife</div>
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If you follow me on instagram</div>
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you saw the original barn...love, love!</div>
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After Branson & Springfield (family farm)</div>
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we spent time at The Lake of the Ozarks.</div>
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This is the Midwest's version of</div>
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Lake Powell...but larger...much!</div>
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I fell in love with the Ozarks</div>
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on this journey...</div>
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and barns!</div>
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Then came St. Louis and The Arch.</div>
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Being married to an engineer</div>
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I have come to appreciate many "things"</div>
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on a different level.</div>
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This is one of them.</div>
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Some of the views from on top</div>
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are also on my instagram feed.</div>
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before reaching <b><span style="font-size: large;">Ohio</span></b>.</div>
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We are here!</div>
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We are house hunting.</div>
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We are exploring.</div>
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(pics to come)</div>
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We are loving it!!!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#192): How to Use a Towel</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Words for the Week</span></b><br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-31148456112882980182013-04-26T00:18:00.000-06:002013-04-26T00:18:15.938-06:00Cha Cha ChangesBoxes, boxes and more boxes around here.<br />
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Taking a break from bubble wrap and packing tape to share some excitement.</div>
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One, two, three...</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">One</span></b>--I quit my job. I had been debating it for a while,</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Two</span></b>--Handsome Husband (with my full support) accepted a</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Three</span></b>--We sold our home...to the first people who came</div>
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through...before the For Sale sign even went up! </div>
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We are excited.</div>
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I will miss living so close to all 4 of my sisters...</div>
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but a little distance won't come between us.</div>
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It never has. It never will. Believe me! </div>
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And, when HH travels to the Valley of the Sun</div>
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Even though the company is "moving" us,</div>
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how I/we roll. You know, the 3 pile thing.</div>
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Keep, Toss, Give</div>
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--enjoying the great outdoors this summer</div>
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house with lots of character etc.</div>
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Feel free to follow me on instagram</div>
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an old, big, black dog)</div>
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and the house hunt...it's going to be</div>
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EXCITING. Have I said that?</div>
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And FUN.</div>
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-91799145258739412902013-04-02T17:13:00.003-06:002013-04-02T17:13:48.242-06:00In the Air...and FIT TIP (#191)<br />
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Spring is in the air. <br />
I smell it. I feel it. I love it.<br />
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Change is also in the air.<br />
I smell it. I feel it. I love it.<br />
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I'm more than a little excited.<br />
If you talk to me weekly<br />
you probably know.<br />
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If not,<br />
check back soon...<br />
we (HH & I) have some news.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#191): Give it All You've Got</span></strong><br />
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{3.31.2013}<br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-86415490539512242862013-03-26T14:56:00.002-06:002013-03-26T15:00:45.160-06:00Easily Entertained...and FIT TIP (#190)What's better than happy, excited, little munchkins?<br />
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Very few things, right? Fun rides at Freestone Park,<br />
if you live in the (east) Valley of the Sun and <br />
you have little visitors, will do it.<br />
Just ask Emerson.<br />
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A few other things that are guaranteed to bring smiles<br />
and excitement to kids of all ages:<br />
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Are you a Peeps fan? If so, can you spare a few for entertainment's sake?<br />
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If you're not a lover of Peeps (raising my hand here) <br />
this is the perfect solutions for the colorful little treats!<br />
Hilarious. Must Try.<br />
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Glow Fun...for outdoor evenings!<br />
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<strong>Homemade Glow (stick) Bottle</strong><br />
Leave 1/4 of the Mt. Dew in the bottle (after you drink 3/4)<br />
add a little bit of baking soda and<br />
3 caps of peroxide.<br />
Put lid on tight and shake.<br />
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Yes, I am easily entertained/amused. <br />
I like that about myself.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#190): WAKE UP</span></strong> at the same time every morning<br />
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it stabilizes your circadian rhythm, increases productivity, and puts you in a calm and centered state.<br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-76865431310841715522013-03-22T15:53:00.000-06:002013-03-22T15:55:53.912-06:00the Birds and the Bees...and FIT TIP (#189)Our citrus is in full bloom these days<br />
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in the Valley of the Sun. It is glorious!<br />
Every spare moment, we can be found in the backyard.<br />
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On one such Saturday afternoon<br />
(about a month ago)<br />
HH was tinkering around with pool<br />
equipment and shrubbery etc.<br />
and I was swinging in the hammock...<br />
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observing <strong><span style="font-size: large;">the birds</span></strong> drinking from<br />
the fountain at the pool's edge<br />
and <strong><span style="font-size: large;">the bees</span></strong> taking advantage of our<br />
lemon trees. Daydreaming.<br />
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Amid his "yard tinkering" HH swooped<br />
down to smooch me, and as we were<br />
flirting etc. I realized his wedding band<br />
was MIA. He was shocked...me too.<br />
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Not normal for HH. He never, ever<br />
takes it off. We were both a bit stunned.<br />
As we recovered, we started a mad search.<br />
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We scoured the backyard, and then<br />
scoured it again. No luck.<br />
We then went on a different search...<br />
hunting for a similar band of gold.<br />
No luck with that either.<br />
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We left town for a week and HH kept<br />
mentioning how strange it felt to not have<br />
his wedding ring on. We determined we<br />
would find a replacement, once home.<br />
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We looked for something similar. <br />
No luck.<br />
Then our Texans showed up and there<br />
was no time for jewelry shopping,<br />
but plenty of time for backyard-enjoying.<br />
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As I was swimming and playing with<br />
the little Texans, HH was once again<br />
tinkering among pool equipment and <br />
once again swooped over for a smooch<br />
and guess what?<br />
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His wedding band, the original---<br />
was right where it belonged,<br />
on his left hand. Recovered!<br />
I whooped and giggled and then<br />
we sealed the deal with a kiss.<br />
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Ahhh, to Springtime and <br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">the Birds and the Bees!</span></strong><br />
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Have a magnificent weekend!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#189): Lemon Love</span></strong><br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-78454638599818839632013-03-10T23:39:00.000-06:002013-03-10T23:39:15.591-06:00Twist of a Knob...and FIT TIP (#188)Whenever under the same roof as any of my grands<br />
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my mornings start gloriously.<br />
With the twist of a doorknob<br />
sweet, little, happy faces<br />
peer in to see if their CC is awake!<br />
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Without hesitation (no matter the hour)<br />
I wave them in and they waste no time.<br />
We cuddle, sing, giggle, discuss all kinds<br />
of important things, and make plans. <br />
We connect.<br />
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I love that they search me out first thing!!!<br />
Such a great way to begin the day. <br />
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Last week in Delaware <br />
with the above cuties and HH...<br />
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celebrating our anniversary. I am one lucky Mrs.<br />
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We had a blast with our J. Brown crew.</div>
Hope to see them again soon!!!<br />
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FIT TIP (#188): Attitude...take it from Jack!<br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-23133933222384358422013-02-14T14:07:00.001-07:002013-02-14T14:07:44.424-07:00Kiss Your Life...and FIT TIP (#187)<br />
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Feeling so much love in my life. </div>
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Giving love, receiving love.</div>
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That's what it's all about.</div>
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Such awesome people to share with...</div>
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especially HH.</div>
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One week until our anniversary!</div>
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Time flies when you're kissing life.</div>
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Happy Valentine's Day.</div>
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Everyday.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>FIT TIP (#187): Kiss Your Life</strong></span><br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-16621077538176782052013-02-08T14:07:00.000-07:002013-02-08T14:07:54.417-07:00For Love or Money...and FIT TIP (#186)<div style="text-align: center;">
Jewelry, fancy restaurants, flowers, chocolate...</div>
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just some of the typical ways to spend money this month.</div>
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All fine and dandy, but <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">February</span></strong><br />
is actually the best time of the year to buy<br />
the following 10 items:<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">1. Prom Dresses.</span></strong> Obviously, this one isn't for everyone.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">2. Boats.</span></strong> Make a deal on the S.S. Minnow of your dreams.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> 3. Indoor Furniture.</span></strong> 60% savings if you do your homework.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">4. Broadway Tickets.</span></strong> Off season deals abound.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">5. Home Electronics.</span></strong> Time to reduce shelf inventory.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">6. Vday Aftermath.</span></strong> Cupid-inspired gifts go on sale.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">7</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">. A/C Systems.</span></strong> The whole supply/demand issue.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> 8. Winter Sports Equipment.</span></strong> To use now & later.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">9. Vacation in London.</span></strong> Fewer tourists, great deals.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">10. Indoor DIY Projects.</span></strong> Incredible sales @ big box stores.<br />
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Now back to jewelry, candy, etc. <br />
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Text from my daughter this morning:</div>
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Less than a week until Valentine's Day.</div>
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Time to come up with a plan!</div>
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Any brilliant ideas?</div>
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And then she sent me this:<br />
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Someone got into mommy's lipstick...and is pleased with the results!<br />
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(very appropriate) <strong><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#186): </span></strong>(eat) <strong><span style="font-size: large;">Dark Chocolate</span></strong><br />
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"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." --Marcus AureliusConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-2714253766304106852013-01-25T12:36:00.000-07:002013-01-29T13:24:03.333-07:00Oh My Word!...and FIT TIP (#185)<div align="center">
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Words are Powerful</span></strong></div>
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As 2012 was winding down, I thought about "my word" of years past.</div>
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My focus word. One per year.</div>
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One by one they became my companions.</div>
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Helped guide and direct my actions</div>
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for a year and then stuck around after</div>
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a new year & word came along.</div>
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I invited them to stay.</div>
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<strong>As I was contemplating possible words for 2013</strong></div>
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I couldn't help but realize the power of words.</div>
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They can encourage, comfort, inspire, uplift, teach, etc.</div>
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A simple word or two can do so much good.</div>
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I've seen it. I've felt it.</div>
On the flip side, and there is one, <br />
they can hurt, harm, stifle, discourage, frighten, etc.<br />
A simple word or two can do so much damage.<br />
I've seen it. I've felt it.<br />
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So, I started a list,</div>
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in search of "my word" for 2013.</div>
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That's how I do it. The list gets long</div>
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before is shrinks. I debate</div>
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with myself.</div>
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This became my short list:</div>
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--wholehearted</div>
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--magnify</div>
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--expand</div>
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--occupy</div>
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And then I read this: </div>
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And it spoke to me.</div>
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Exactly the "feel" I was going for.</div>
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I almost chose "extra".</div>
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And then it clicked. Just like it always does.</div>
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STRETCH.</div>
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<strong>Take what I've got--</strong></div>
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<strong>what I've been given, assigned, earned, etc.</strong></div>
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<strong>and stretch it...</strong></div>
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You know, that little extra.</div>
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S-t-r-e-t-c-h the norm...my personal norm.</div>
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My new word is almost 3 weeks old.</div>
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I'm liking it...feeling it.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#185): Dream</span></strong><br />
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<strong>{1.20.2013}</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Words for the Week</span></strong><br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-30822134907226463482013-01-15T11:16:00.000-07:002013-01-15T11:20:39.851-07:00Icicles in the Desert, not Dessert...and FIT TIP (#184)<div style="text-align: center;">
This is Arizona, the Valley of the Sun.</div>
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These are icicles on our fountain.</div>
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Wasn't it just a few weeks ago</div>
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I was bragging about doing yoga...</div>
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poolside?</div>
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Well, looky here, would ya?</div>
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We desert rats are freezing.</div>
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P.S. desert rats are different than</div>
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dessert rats. Right?</div>
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Even though I prefer my surroundings</div>
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without icicles,</div>
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I can appreciate and admire</div>
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the beauty of it all.</div>
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Reliable sources profess</div>
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our winter weather</div>
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will be back to what we are used to</div>
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day after tomorrow.</div>
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Phew!</div>
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Moving on from DESERT issues to DESSERT issues:<br />
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Our lemon tree is producing, and I think I'm going to fix something yummy and warm.<br />
With sweetness dripping off the edges...icing icicles. Yes, that's it!<br />
I love anything and everything CITRUS-y!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#184): Show Up</span></b><br />
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up!<br />
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"One resolution I have made and try always to keep, is this:<br />
TO RISE ABOVE THE LITTLE THINGS." --John Burroughs</div>
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-47381491968578554262013-01-03T14:45:00.001-07:002013-01-03T14:45:58.564-07:00Hello, Goodbye...and FIT TIP (#183)<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome </span>Twenty Thirteen</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Adios </span>Twenty Twelve</b><br />
and thank you!<br />
I liked you...a lot. Actually I loved you.<br />
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I became a newlywed. I moved. I got a new (part time) job.<br />
I love him more today than yesterday. Everyday.<br />
Our home is 1 mile from my office. Score!<br />
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Grandchild count went up. My six became seven when<br />
Kendal gave birth to Knox.<br />
Once upon a time he had to fight for his life.<br />
He won. Miracles...I believe!<br />
HH has 5. Do the math. Yup, that's 12!<br />
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I became a Sunday School teacher to teenagers...again.<br />
I plan and prepare lessons. I learn.<br />
I teach of Jesus Christ...the greatest teacher of all.<br />
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I left the country a few times...and the state<br />
quite a few times!<br />
Explored with HH. Visited awesome places<br />
and people.<br />
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I started a new book. Can't wait to share.<br />
The subtitle is "one simple act". It's pretty great.<br />
It is playing a big part in<br />
my word for 2013.<br />
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Twenty Twelve, you will always hold a<br />
special place in my heart & memories!<br />
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And now...Twenty Thirteen. Let's do this!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#183): Gratitude Calms</span></b><br />
A grateful state of mind induces a physiological state called <b>resonance</b>...associated with healthier blood pressure and heart rate.<br />
T<b>ry this:</b> Begin a gratitude journal. Practice praise.<br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-20274107862080489562012-12-19T10:38:00.001-07:002012-12-19T10:40:17.362-07:00All is Calm...and FIT TIP (#182)<div align="center">
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All is Bright</div>
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This time of year I love to look at snow-covered images. <br />
I like snow...from afar.<br />
Or for limited periods of time in person,<br />
if fun is involved.<br />
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To me/for me, this Christmas season does feel calm...and bright!<br />
Last December was bright (and exciting)<br />
but not calm.<br />
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Knee deep, but not in snow. We (HH & I) were 2 months away <br />
from becoming Man & Wife.<br />
Busy combining 2 into one. Two households, two lives.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">a portion of our Christmas tree</span></strong></div>
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Busy working our 3 piles. Keep, Give, Toss.</div>
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Busy finding renters for "my" place.</div>
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Busy turning "his" place into ours.</div>
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Busy, fun, exciting, but not exactly calm.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I have vintage ice skates, and although I am kind of in love</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Maybe on a small side table in the home office?</span></strong></div>
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So, the busy-ness of last Christmas season has wonderfully<br />
become calm and bright. Still fun and exciting...but calm.<br />
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Packages sent off late, oh well. Who doesn't love to open<br />
a few surprises after Christmas? Extending the fun!<br />
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Calm and Bright. Focusing on what the<br />
Christmas season is really about.<br />
Not just the birth of Jesus Christ,<br />
but his life...his lessons.<br />
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Wishing you calmness and brightness this season!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#182): Cuddle</span></strong><br />
Cuddling before bed relaxes the brain, reducing the process of over thinking, making it easier to fall asleep.<br />
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A glorious <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">pop of red</span></strong> is something I adore.</div>
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(not to be confused with red <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">pop</span></strong> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>**which I don't adore--</strong></span></div>
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It is such a bright, cheery and festive color.</div>
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But I do love a good <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">pop</span> </strong>of it.</div>
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You know how I feel about animal print. Love.</div>
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I'm conflicted with the above image.</div>
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I don't love the coat.</div>
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I feel like I should. I don't.</div>
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I love the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">p</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">ops</span></strong> of red. They save it.</div>
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But I won't be imitating this look.</div>
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Before I get back to holiday</div>
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I have to mention another everyday</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">p</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">op</span></strong> that I simply love...</div>
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Red Front Doors.</div>
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Two of my kids have them. Ahhh! </div>
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A few more <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">pops</span></strong> to enjoy:</div>
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After doing this <strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">**December, Holiday Season, Christmas**</span></strong> for many, many years I happen to believe that the key to the whole JOLLY thing is strongly tied to SIMPLICITY.<br />
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Have you noticed how SIMPLICITY has become CHIC? How awesome is that? Very, very.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">not positive, but pretty sure credit for this brilliance goes to Lovely Things</span></strong><br />
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for breakfast this weekend in honor of HH and his birthdate! There will be some celebrating going on, for sure.<br />
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'tis the season, so have a JOLLY weekend!Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-19763994105953065942012-12-04T14:36:00.000-07:002012-12-04T15:43:47.421-07:00Really, I Could...and FIT TIP (#180)<div style="text-align: center;">
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see myself going to a Christmas party in this very place...honestly, <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">. Would you like to come along? No jackets required!</span></div>
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And how about if instead of calling the above "graham crackers", <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could</strong><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">start calling them "graham <strong>wafers</strong>"? I saw them referred to as such in a recipe. I kind of like the sound of it. </span><br />
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Then <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">make homemade graham wafers to be used for S'mores that </span><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">also make, after roasting marshmallows in the backyard fire pit with Handsome Husband.</span><br />
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Ahhh, this floating candle. <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">make a handful of these as easy as 1,2,3. I have the few supplies necessary on hand...including H</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span><span style="font-size: small;">O! I love the simplicity of this glow.</span><br />
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This evening <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">throw together a bowl of these...my new obsession. I have always loved edamame. Warm, cold, in the pod or out, seasoned or plain. But then I fixed these one night as an appetizer and whoa! </span><br />
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And then <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">serve roasted edamame at an outdoor picnic...in the snow. Wait, no I couldn't. I don't live where it snows. I live in the Valley of the Sun...where</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I could </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">just do yoga out by the pool instead, like I did the other day. Yoga by the pool in December. Crazy!</span><br />
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Smile. Even if you're in a bad mood, it will immediately improve. The simple action of thinking about smiling and using the muscles is enough to trigger <strong>happy chemicals</strong> in the brain.<br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-12707826771394007032012-11-30T16:52:00.000-07:002012-11-30T16:52:18.898-07:00Kicking Myself...and FIT TIP (#179)<strong><span style="font-size: large;">ob-serv-ant</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">adjective</span></em><br />
1. quick to notice or perceive; alert.<br />
2. regard attentively; watchful.<br />
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<strong>And because I wasn't, I missed out.</strong></div>
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While visiting our Texans recently<br />
HH & I stopped at a busy grocery store<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">it was a Saturday, after all</span></strong><br />
to grab some fixins for a simple,<br />
impromptu, surprise lunch/indoor picnic.<br />
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We made our way around the store<br />
canoodling & flirting <b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(</span></b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>with each other!)</strong> <span style="font-size: small;">& </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">selecting</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">goodies that would bring smiles</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">to our favorite little Texans.</span></span><br />
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Waiting our turn in one of the long check-out<br />
lines, we continued canoodling, etc.<br />
Passing some Texas time<br />
OBLIVIOUS...not OBSERVANT.<br />
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Our turn finally arrived. I then saw some things,<br />
asked some questions, got a few<br />
vague answers and quickly began<br />
KICKING MYSELF.<br />
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There had been a lady who could have used<br />
some help...and I would have gladly.<br />
I decided right then<br />
I will be more OBSERVANT in certain<br />
situations. While shopping, for instance.<br />
I will!<br />
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Is there someone who needs help reaching,<br />
lifting or carrying an item? Someone in a hurry or<br />
lacking a few dollars for a purchase?<br />
As was the case in Texas.<br />
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A small pile of "goods" totaling less than $10.<br />
Items that weren't necessities, but items that<br />
would have probably put smiles on<br />
little Texas faces...probably close in age<br />
to my little Texans.<br />
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I will be more OBSERVANT. Watchful. Alert.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#179): Encouragement</span></b> </div>
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"Christmas, my child, is love in action." --Dale EvansConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-86089459009391248882012-11-21T14:00:00.000-07:002012-11-21T14:02:23.088-07:00Always Count!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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we should certainly count our BLESSINGS,</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">{11.18.2012}</span></strong></div>
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So much to be grateful for!</div>
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-54616401492012138102012-11-19T11:29:00.000-07:002012-11-19T11:29:19.783-07:00Turkey Tidbits...and FIT TIP (#178)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Did You Know? </b>Benjamin Franklin argued that the <b>Turkey</b> should be our National Bird.</div>
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Only male <strong>turkeys</strong> (toms) gobble...females (hens) make a clicking noise.</div>
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Nearly 88% of Americans surveyed (by National Turkey Federation) eat <strong>turkey</strong> at Thanksgiving.</div>
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I wonder what the other 12% eat?</div>
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<b>Growing up I loved this:</b></div>
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<b>Do You Wishbone? </b>Allow it to dry...then two people grasp each end of the wishbone. After making a silent wish, they pull it away Whoever gets the joint portion, gets their wish.</div>
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<strong>Turkey</strong> cheese ball idea...gobble gobble, click click</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">{11.11.2012}</span></strong></div>
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-34867390600992486632012-11-14T10:26:00.001-07:002012-11-14T11:09:10.597-07:00Between Spooky and Santa...and Fit Tip (#177) I love the little stretch between Halloween and Christmas...<br />
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and the pause it gives to reflect on blessings of all sizes.<br />
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I keep a mini journal. Mini is the key word here, and the part that helps me to be successful at journal keeping. There are only a few lines for each day. Keeping it simple people!<br />
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I keep track of my exercise, our daily outings, and my "high" of each day. <br />
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For the month of November, I have also focused on a blessing each day. I am blessed.<br />
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We (HH and I) just returned from some Texas fun. We flew into Dallas and spent a fabulous day with HH's son and daughter-in-law. We then drove east and spent a handful of days with our little Texan's and their parents and their Papa Dan. It was Knox's blessing weekend. What special days!<br />
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Just so you know, my favorite form of exercising is hanging out with grandchildren. If only any of them lived closer...I'd never have to step foot on my treadmill again :)<br />
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Parks, silly string wars, backyard games and exploring, etc. etc. Blessed, I say!<br />
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occupancy limits, luggage limits, etc.</div>
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Thank heavens, there are no prayer limits.</div>
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I pray.</div>
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I have never prayed as hard as I did 11 days ago.</div>
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My son-in-law is tough. He is strong,</div>
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physically, mentally and spiritually.</div>
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So, when I received a heart-wrenching phone call</div>
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from him, I knew it wasn't good.</div>
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He told me that Knox was on his way to the hospital.</div>
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He couldn't tell me that he was okay.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">**Knox, the day he was released from hospital, eyes were still</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">red, puffy, swollen w/surface scratches**</span></b></div>
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Husband & I immediately started praying.</div>
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I called my mom. She prays...</div>
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powerfully.</div>
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And my kids and siblings.</div>
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Word spread quickly through our extended family.</div>
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Prayers were offered.</div>
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Knox fought...for his life, and won.</div>
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There is a lot more to the story.</div>
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But, the bottom line:</div>
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Knox is once again healthy.</div>
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Right now I am praying for (son) Jordan</div>
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and his awesome little family, and everyone</div>
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in the path of Hurricane Sandy.</div>
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Won't you join me?</div>
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On a different <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>**limit**</b></span> note: </div>
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I think I've hit my limit in a few areas, and I don't think I'm the only one.</div>
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<b>Blogs</b>--I did a major purge on my Google Reader and boy, does it feel good. Now I only follow blogs that I find uplifting, inspiring, entertaining, and/or have pics and stories of those I love. Phew!</div>
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<b>Facebook</b>--it just doesn't interest me like it once did. Or did it really ever? I took the lead from someone I admire, and kept my number of friends to a reasonable limit. But still, the feed gets so clogged up with...you know. It's just not doing it for me. I stay connected to my kids, siblings, close friends and church friends in real life. I find these real life relationships (and Handsome Husband) so fulfilling! I admit, I mostly follow political pages etc, on FB these days.</div>
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<b>Pinterest</b>--I don't do it. I'm not knocking it...I see others gleaning great ideas from it. I hear it's addictive :)</div>
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Whenever I think about it...I change my mind!</div>
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<b>Instagram</b>--I like it because it's fast and easy and I only follow people I'm close to...so each entry has my interest. But, sometimes I go a few days without even checking or posting. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#176): Pray</span></b></div>
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Numerous scientific studies have evaluated the therapeutic effects of prayer. The research has shown that people who pray regularly are less likely to become ill and that when they do, they tend to recover faster.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>{10.28.2012}</b></span></div>
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<br />Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499854281167330083noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018367124113401707.post-60717598836247483252012-10-26T16:13:00.000-06:002012-10-26T16:13:09.663-06:00To Carve or Not to Carve<br />
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With so many cute & fun & creative options</div>
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to <em>**GASP** </em>not carve!</div>
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I now carve only</div>
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at carving parties.</div>
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I love the above option.</div>
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Notice the key with tassel.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">{10.14.2012}</span></b></div>
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A few fall days</div>
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I adore these words:</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">FIT TIP (#174): Up Your Endurance</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Want to extend your cardio session?</span></strong> People who took 500 mg of quercetin twice a day for a week were able to bicycle 13% longer than the placebo group, a University of South Carolina study found. Overall, research shows that quercetin can improve your endurance capacity by about 3%.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Natural Sources:</span></strong> Parsley, grapefruit, onions, apples<br />
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