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Staying Viable and Strong
Dealing with my hypothyroidism has been challenging. I have been on medication now 4.5 months. there are days that I almost feel good and other days when I really do not. I still feel fatigued and overwhelmed. I feel better now that I can wear my jeans again. I want ... more
Read moreBrussel Sprouts seen at the Huntington Fair
My daughter and I went to Huntington’s Fair at Heckscher Park. It is what I think the nicest of all the fairs in my area. Since I go every year, I know how to circumvent the park. I know where the food vendors are located and then we know how ... more
Read moreMy visit to the thyroid Doctor
My visit to my thyroid doctor went better than I anticipated. I lost 10 pounds of the 14.5 pounds I gained. It made me happy to know that the medication was working and yet sad that I medically needed it. It is so funny that I gained the weight with ... more
Read moreTime to check my thyroid
I have an appointment with my endocrinologist today to check my thyroid. The last time I went for blood work my thyroid was under active also known as hypothyroidism. I have been on thyroid medication since June and that is when the weight started to come off. I am anxious ... more
Read moreFamily Reunion
Last night I went to Tony Napoli in Manhattan for a cousins reunion. It was great to see my cousins and their families. My daughter was in school and could not come in. My cousins daughters have grown in to beautiful and wonderful young ladies, and my cousins little girl ... more
Read moreMissing being a Mom
I really miss being a mom. I especially miss her at meal time. I miss cooking for her, or going out for a bite to eat. I have family and friends, but I miss making dinner and brunch on the weekend. I miss shopping and doing a large cooking on ... more
Read moreSalad at Fairway
I was in the mood for a fresh chopped salad. I went to Fairway and I got a fresh chopped salad. I know I should buy the produce myself. Normally I do or did. When it comes to purchasing produce, I added up all the ingredients that I would put ... more
Read moreSisterhood meeting at PJC
Last night my friend and I ate dinner at Mario’s. We shared a salad and had a slice of pizza. I had the chicken with broccoli slice. It was delicious as usual.We then went to meet the candidates at the POB Library. Only 13 people showed up. It was a ... more
Read moreCooking For One Again
Cooking for one is not easy. I find it much easier to cook for a crowd than just for myself. When I go to the supermarket, especially in the meat section, there is never just one chicken cutlet, or one piece of chicken sausage or one turkey burger. Try to ... more
Read moreCondiments Galore
Yesterday I cleaned out my refrigerator. Now I have a fridge full of condiments. I have three types of mustard’s, 4 types of jam and so much more. I have ketchup, mayo, and 5 different salad dressings. I have beer and wine. I have Mike’s hard cranberry lemonade. I have ... more
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