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Welcome February. 🎈😎

NATIONAL DARK CHOCOLATE DAY

On February 1st, National Dark Chocolate Day reminds us to indulge a little. Many tout dark chocolate as the healthier chocolate. However, for some, it can be an acquired taste.

NATIONAL GET UP DAY

National Get Up Day on February 1st offers an opportunity to share inspiring stories of perseverance. The day reminds us to pick ourselves up when we’ve fallen and giving it (whatever it may be) another go!

NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY

National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1st, celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of liberty. The day honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states, however, until later on December 18, 1865.

NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY

Ice cream and cake come together on February 1st in a celebration called National Baked Alaska Day.

NATIONAL TEXAS DAY

On February 1st, National Texas Day recognizes the Lone Star State along with its fierce record of independent people and history. The 28th state may not be the only state with a record of being a republic, but their dramatic revolution and fight for independence keep Texas history alive.

NATIONAL SERPENT DAY

On February 1st, National Serpent Day gives snakes and serpents alike their slithering due. Across religions and cultures, the serpent has been used as a symbol of evil, medicine, fertility, and much more.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎🎈
Keep safe and warm out there.

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@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎I hope you are nice and toasty.

Oz is alright today we are 30 degrees.

I am very concerned about Shoelady and her husband. I hope they both can
weather this storm. 🎈😎I do not like hospitals but you have to do what you
have to do.

If you go out please be careful. I hope you enjoyed your Pizza and Soup. 💕

I am looking forward to spring after this winter. 😎

@sheba2011

We are at 45 degrees as I type. Will not venture out except to do the Recycle and Garbage for tomorrow. Temps at the time I will be leaving rehab will be in the 20s with the wind chill factor which seems to be ongoing until tomorrow sometime. Consequently, I notified the receptionist at the Rehab that I will stay home. Also, we had snow flurries this morning. That’s a first for me here. Just a little more of that white I could ask for a sleigh ride. Wishful thinking on my part.

So sad that shoelady60 is feeling down. Not a good time for her to be picking hubby up on her own. I do hope a family member or friend will offer to help. I hope both are feeling better.

Tomorrow begins a brief warmup with temps in the 50s. We were supposed to be in the 70s by Thursday, but, alas, just notified that there is another cold front coming that day. Maybe 70s by the weekend. This is winter. However, high temps and high humidity will be the talk in a few weeks and then I will wish for the colder months of December, January and February.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 💕🎈😎 Welcome to the new month. 😎🎈

Oz is alright today we are around 30 degrees with the Sun.

I am going for a nice walk with Poppy.

I am deeply concerned about Shoelady60 and her husband.
I am praying that things go well for both of them.

Enjoy your Sunday. 🎈😎

Sheba, I know you are worried about Shoelady and her husband. Hopefully we will hear from her soon.
Hike today wore me out. It was (sorry for what I’m about to write) sunny and hot and at the end I slipped on some little pebbles and fell. It wasn’t a bad fall or anything. Just landed on my but. lol.

Happy February to you and all here.

Adding: Heidi Daus is on tomorrow.

@taci

Sorry to hear that you fell. No fun. Pride hurts more than the fall. Take it easy the next day or so. Good excuse to sit in a tub of bubbles with some wine and a good read. Thank goodness you are OK. Looks like we will not see 70 before next weekend. Our warmup starts tomorrow and ends on Wednesday. Another cold front on Thursday. Right about now I would like some warmth. Oh well, come March I will be longing for the cooler days of November, December, January and February.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. I am concerned about you and hubby take your time to post
when you can. Please be well.

Wishing you a safe Sunday and good health. 💕😘

Be well my friend.

Wishing her and her hubby well! I became so sick the day after Christmas.Went to the minute clinic,I had the flu.Lasted a good 2 weeks or more,felt like I wasn’t going to get better.Tamiflu did nothing for me.I just became worse.So I know what you’re going through.I did get the flu shot ,too.This to shall pass,God Bless.It’s not fun.Was never so sick.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎🎈
Enjoy what you do and stay safe and warm out there.

NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY

Each year on January 31st, National Hot Chocolate Day warms up people across the country by celebrating the timeless cold-weather beverage.

#NationalHotChocolateDay
Hot chocolate is a warm beverage made with ground chocolate, heated milk or water, and sugar. In America, we often use the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably. However, the two beverages are different.

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January 31st honors everything backward with National Backward Day. The day provides an opportunity to reverse our ways, our direction or simply our shirt. Dessert for breakfast, perhaps? There are many ways to celebrate this fun day, so just let your imagination be your guide.

INSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY

Always celebrated on January 31st, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day encourages us to pause and ponder how art affects our hearts and minds. While art is often appreciated for its beauty, its true value lies in its power to move us, heal us, and change the way we see the world. Let’s explore how this National Day serves as a purpose to celebrate the art of opening our minds to a new world.

NATIONAL SEED SWAP DAY

National Seed Swap Day on the last Saturday in January serves as a reminder to gardeners that spring is on its way. It is also an ideal time for gardeners to gather and swap seeds in preparation for starting seeds indoors.

The seed swap is a fundamental part of human history. Seeds were one of the first commodities valued and traded. Today, modern gardeners collect and exchange seeds for many reasons ranging from cultivating rare, heirloom varieties to basic thrift. The exchange of seeds perpetuates biodiversity, too. It is an act of giving and the ultimate form of recycling.

NATIONAL BRANDY ALEXANDER DAY

Falling on the last day of January, National Brandy Alexander Day celebrates the creamy, brandy-based evolution of the original gin-based “Alexander.” Often considered the sophisticated cousin of the White Russian or the Mudslide, the Brandy Alexander has earned it’s place as a decadent, dessert-style cocktail.

The Brandy Alexander is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the “Dessert Cocktail” category. While many modern drinks are sugary syrups disguised as cocktails, the Brandy Alexander is prized for being velvety, boozy, and surprisingly sophisticated. Often described by Brandy Alexander drinkers as a “Liquid Truffle,” the drink provides a unique flavor of an oaky flavor with a slightly hidden fruity taste.

The Dance of Life Weave Life is a garment woven by the fingers of destiny; in every stitch, there is a dance of love seeking its way back to eternity.

Sheba, this is really true.

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Full Snow Moon
📅 February 1, 2026
Known as the Snow Moon, this Full Moon rises during the coldest and snowiest nights of the year.
Its name comes from Native American traditions, reflecting a time when deep snow covered the land and survival depended on endurance.
As winter reaches its peak, the Moon shines brighter than ever — a quiet reminder that even the harshest seasons carry light.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie glad your plumbing is one and done. 😎
Oz has the sun but still very cold. All the animals are coming and going for food. 🎈

I hope you are resting well. Take care and have a great day. 😎🎈

@sheba2011

Hi. It is extremely windy here and the temps will be in the low 20s this evening and through the early hours of the am. We are under a wind and cold advisory until 9am tomorrow. It is certainly not beach weather for the snowbirds. The actual warming trend will begin Wednesday. Looks like we will need to brace for more of this in February. Oh well, welcome to New England.

I just read Shoelady ‘s note and with her hubs in the hospital, nothing is easy. I wish someone else could bring him home when he is released. I hate the thought if she isn’t feeling well, to go out in the cold. I hope she has something warm to eat at home. In my case, I think I will make it a pizza night with soup.

The wind chill effect will keep me from seeing hubs tonight. Going is not the problem. It’s the bitter wind that is keeping me indoors. Thankfully, the heat and hot water are working well. At least hubs will be warm when he returns home. I will be contacting another Reno company either Monday or Tuesday to get their advice and to also see if a correction can be made to the shower. This company does have beautiful vanities to choose from. I just hope they will be easy to work with and the price is right.

Take care of yourselves. Too cold to look at the snow moon. Maybe tomorrow.

@oodiebom,

Good Evening and I hope you are nice and warm. 😎 I read Shoelady60 post about
her husband and I hope and pray he does well with treatments. Hubs had it last year
and they treated him gave him meds and sent him home.

I can’t believe the company did not get in touch with you that is so strange.
Oodie just relax tonight I am going in and out of the house we are in the teens
tonight. The moon is right in front of my door and it is beautiful. 😎💕

This is what it looks like from my front door. 💕

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. 🎈😎 Hubs and I are having a busy day.
Always something in OZ. 😎

Here is to safe and happy trails. 😎🎈

Sheba, Hello! Had a layed back day here. Florida sounds so cold. I didn’t realize it got into the 20’s.
Hope you all stay warm and don’t get sick.
I know someone who doesn’t vaccinate and got the flu. She told me she was in the hospital for 3 days but it was due to other symptoms not the flu itself. She still has a slight cough.

Feb already. crazy!

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎i hope you and your husband are feeling a bit better.
Those cold can be annoying hope the medicine has kicked in.

Hey just stay in bed or whatever makes you feel better. 😎🎈

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 💕 I hope you are able to enjoy
your Team Hockey Game today. 🎈😎

Shoelady. Hope you and your husband feel better soon. Sorry about your husband having to go into the hospital.

@sheba2011

Hi from the cold ‘burgh, -11 this morning.🥶 Had a tiring day yesterday. Took hubs to the hospital because he started having trouble breathing. Tested for many things and so far the conclusion is he has a bronchial infection. They are doing various respiratory treatments and, hopefully, will be home tomorrow. I just hope I’m not next. I was so exhausted when I got home I could hardly walk up the steps. Didn’t go over today because I’m tired, too cold and what can I do? He’ll make it a day without me. All the lovely nurses can take care of him.😂

Hope to sit down and enjoy the game.🏒 Watched the Australian women’s finals this morning.🎾

Hope all is well at your house with you, hubs, Poppy and the kitties. Sending frigid hugs to all.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good Evening Lady I am so sorry to hear that your husband is in the hospital.
I knew something was going on when he said why have the meds not kicked in
now we know. I understand this because last year my husband had bronchial infection
as well. Lady at the time hubby not admitted but they did several treatments on him
and gave him medicine and sent him home where he stayed in bed for a few days.

You are a different story and I am glad you have family and friends who can pick up
hubby as long as they mask up. Lady if you are too tired do not drive. Let’s hope you
can ride this out. Please let us know how you are feeling.

I also want to say congrats on your Hockey Team winning today. I hope it puts a smile
on your face. I am sure hubby is being taken care of I just hate he had to stay in the
hospital.

Like I posted earlier this has been a brutal winter for a lot of people.

Please rest and let me know how things are going if you can.
See Oodie’s post below.

@shoelady60

I just read your note and hope you are feeling better. I hate the thought if you are feeling under the weather to drive to the hospital to get your hubs tomorrow. This is one time I wish there was someone you could ask. I hope things start picking up soon. Two things come to mind that may help both of you. One is an air purifier and the other is a warm and cool air humidifier. Both of these could help with breathing during the cold spell. I have both and do not use them every day, just when needed. I do like the air purifier and the one I use does not require a filter change. It is washable. The other is a tank that you fill with water. It can sit on a table or a floor. It gives out a cool or warm mist that is good for the nostrils and throat. Tea with a little bit of honey and lemon is also good. I am not saying Manuka because everyone has their own taste. I also recently started on Andrew Lessman’s Gingko with Ginseng and it seems to be working. I also added his Energy vitamins as well.

… That Arizona sky burnin’ in your eyes🎶
You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire
It’s buried in my soul like California gold
You found the light in me that I couldn’t find
… So when I’m all choked up
And I can’t find the words
Every time we say goodbye
Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down
And the band won’t play
I’ll always remember us this way🎶

NATIONAL ESCAPE DAY

Each year on January 30th, we take a much needed break to celebrate National Escape Day. This day isn’t about running away from our responsibilities, it’s a day about making time to reset ourselves after the winter holidays and cold stretch of January.

NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY

Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January! This is a great time for you to have a little fun at work, which is easy to do using National Day Calendar!

NATIONAL BIG WIG DAY

Putting the “fun” in fundraising while bringing awareness to a cause close to many hearts, National Big Wig Day™! on the last Friday in January, gives everyone an opportunity to play an important role, the role of the Big Wig.

NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY

In the United States, National Croissant Day recognizes a flaky pastry enjoyed at every meal. Croissants are buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

The key to a perfect croissant is laminating the dough. You laminate the dough by folding butter into the mixture creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough. The result is a mouth-watering flaky crust and airy body.

Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for ages. One of these was the Kipferl which originated in Austria as far back as the 13th century. This nonlaminated bread is more like a roll.

Credit for the croissant we know today is given to an Austrian military officer, August Zang. In 1839 he opened a Viennese bakery in Paris introducing France to Viennese baking techniques.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎🎈
Stay safe out there and enjoy what you do.

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@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎Congrats on a good Doctor’s visit I know
that feeling all too well. 💕

I hope you get the hot water heater one and done. I am wearing my Hoodie Robe and the
temp in OZ is 25 degrees. The animals are all accounted for and are still coming to eat.

I have been busy this week doing things around the house I have found things
you would not believe and in a good way. 💕😎

I agree with you on Andrew Lessman they are the best. 🎈💕😎

Here is to a good day Oodie.

@sheba2011

Good Evening. Had a nice visit with hubs and now home. Tomorrow the 60s will start the day and by the time I leave the Rehab the wind will be blowing and the high temps will succumb to the lows which could be in the 20s due to the strong winds and thus the wind chill factor. Tampa may see some snow flurries and though we are 45 miles South, we also could be caught in this new, chilling weather phenomenon

I actually slept on and off during the night. I expected the plumber between 8am and Noon. He showed a little after 9am. He figured the hot water heater was approximately 25 years old. He said he would replace the old one next week and would call for the day and time. I thought for sure he would be leaving, but he stayed in his truck and then returned to where I was sitting outside. Turned out that he could replace everything today and he did that without any problems. I now can use the hot water heater and do not worry about the length of time doing things around the house. Excellent plumber.

@sheba2011

Footnote: I fell asleep at the computer while typing the above. Guess I’m tired. I made it home before 9pm. Now going to get some real shut eye. Hope you three had a nice evening. Try to stay warm. I will be wearing the robe tonight. No need to remind me. Take care. We will all get through this at some point. Prayers to all.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 🎈💕😎Taci glad you are up and running on your
computer.

Tonight we are having Pizza and a Movie. 😎💕🎈I hope your family loved the Pizza.

Very sad news today Catherine O’Hara the mom from Home Alone passed today.
I love that movie as I grew up very close to the house that was shown in the movie.
May she RIP.

Here is to safe and happy trails. 🎈😎

Sheba, Yes, I was sad to see Catherine O’Hara passed. That must have been fun seeing the house when you were growing up.
Friday Nights are great Pizza Nites. My husband is a Pizza guy. I snagged another piece for lunch with a salad. Hubs passes on the salad but that my favorite part lol.
Stay warm and enjoy your movie pizza evening!

@taci,

Good Evening hubby surprised me and not only did he bring the Pizza home
he made a homemade salad before leaving for work. 😎💕Hubs put red, orange
and green bell peppers in it. This man loves his peppers. LOL!

Taci enjoy your evening we are 14 degrees and will be below 0 tomorrow.

I just hope we keep the power on. All the animals are fed.

Goodnight I am putting more cover on the bed tonight.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎🎈Lady I feel for you and hubby. Please just stay
home and take care of each other.

Perhaps hubby can call the doctor and maybe they can adjust his meds if it gets to bad.

I am glad your sister and mother are doing alright. 🎈💕

This has been a brutal winter all over the United States.

Hey sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 🎈😎😘 Get well soon.

Shoelady, Hope you and your hubs feel better soon!

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎

Keep safe out there.

NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY

Each year on January 29th, National Puzzle Day recognizes how exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of its many benefits.

NATIONAL CORN CHIP DAY

On January 29th, grab the queso or salsa and celebrate National Corn Chip Day. Recognized each year across the country, the day encourages corn chip lovers to whip up their favorite dips and toppings.

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@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎Oodie this is a new day and I am hoping
it’s a good one for you and hubby.

Oz is alright today cold but sunny. 😎💕

I am making a meatloaf for dinner with all the fixings hubby will love it when
he gets home from work. 💕

My family in Tenn. is digging out of the freeze that gripped the State.
So far all are kids are safe and sound with the rest of the family in the Atlanta area. 💕😎

If I were you I would basked in the Sun at some point. LOL! Good luck with your
doctor’s visit.

@sheba2011

Good evening. I just returned home from visiting hubs. My morning went well. I was ahead of schedule until it was time to find a parking spot. Twenty minutes later, in the balcony section, finally found a place. I actually told the receptionist I was in Italy. Few minutes later I met the new physician who took over my original one who retired December 23rd. Very nice physician and she spent over an hour with me. My labs were over the roof and considering that three weeks ago I was trying to stand after a huge trip and fall. I need to thank Andrew Lessman since it was and still is his vitamins that keep me going. The labs were the best yet. On another note, I will return in four months. No labs needed.

Found out today that hubs may not have dementia. He becomes really concerned when I do not show and thinks I’m not telling him that I may be ill. I told the RN that if he would pick up the phone I would tell him the reason. I do mention this to the receptionist so he does not worry. Tomorrow, I have the plumber coming in the morning. They gave me a 4hr window and I hope that we will have a new Hot water tank by the end of the day or prior. I have enough heat and the thermostat is staying at 70 degrees. The hot water in the shower goes from hot to lukewarm in a matter of minutes. That is the main concern. I will know when he does the testing.

Our weather was very sunny today. Temps were almost 70 and right now, as I type, it is 49. Tomorrow will be the last of our warming trend. Saturday we will return to the brutal cold and the temps will not hit 70 until Thursday of next week. I love the robe that feels like a blanket and will probably use it over the weekend. That’s it for now. Have a great evening. Stay warm.

@oodiebom, the next time they serve your husband something nasty looking I would make a big production of pulling out my phone and taking a couple of pictures, especially if it’s in the cafeteria. That may make them make a better effort to serve a nicer meal. Just a thought. Good luck!

@marymary1969

I love your idea. I will definitely do that if it happens again. Thankfully, hubs is OK and back to his joking self.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😎💕🎈Taci about your computer issues did you clear
your cookies and cache? I have to do that often and it goes faster. My computer is
not even a year old and I clean things out when it slows down. I do have high speed
internet but with so many trackers I just try to stay safe. 😎

Glad hubby solved the problem. YAY! 🎈

Good luck with the plants I know they will turn out beautiful.

Happy Trails. 🎈😎

Sheba, yes, cleared out everything and was thinking I might need a new computer, but then hubs wanted to check things out. Once he re-routed me to a different router things seemed ok. We have one upstairs and one downstairs. My computer isn’t new or anything but its still good 🙂

We were warm and sunny and in the 80’s today.
My hubs would have loved your dinner. He bought Pizza’s yesterday so the leftovers were his dinner.
Have a great evening!

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎🎈I know you and hubby a bit under the weather just hoping
you are feeling better. 😎

Stay warm and enjoy some warm tea.

Sending warm vibes to you and Jake. 😘💕

@sheba2011

Another day of the same. Drank tea all day. Hubs wondering when this medicine will kick in. The temps not helping. Nothing planned for the weekend until we start feeling better.

Stay healthy and warm, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

😎

Sheba,Like many, I remember exactly when this happened.

LIBRARY SHELFIE DAY

The fourth Wednesday in January offers a unique opportunity for book lovers on Library Shelfie Day.

Some collectors of books tend to arrange their collections so their spines can be admired pleasantly. Others have a system of organization that results in an alternative art form. However our books are organized on the shelf, they are meant to be photographed and shared on social media.

Library Shelfies offer book stores, libraries, schools, and individuals an opportunity to express their reading preferences through a single photograph. Whether they frame their favorite authors, titles, genres or cover art, readers share a bit of their library in creative ways. With or without dust jackets, signed and unsigned, dogeared and in mint condition, bibliophiles love books of all kinds.

NATIONAL GIFT OF THE LADYBUG DAY

National Gift of the Ladybug Day on January 28th honors all children with critical illnesses. The day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of childhood illnesses and support the children and the families facing medical differences.

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE DAY

On January 28th, National Blueberry Pancake Day brings the sweetness of blueberries to your pancake, flapjack, or hotcake.

DATA PRIVACY DAY

Data Privacy Day on January 28th reminds us each year to review how our data is used. It’s an excellent opportunity to take stock and evaluate our personal cybersecurity.

Our personal data is collected and used through a variety of media and for numerous reasons. Part of the problem is most of the time, the people who have access to our data, don’t need it. Additionally, it gets redistributed legally and illegally. Thanks to the internet, massive amounts of personal data can be easily distributed. While the information may be out there due to our own carelessness or privacy violations, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

Everyone needs to protect their data. Even if you don’t use smartphones and computers, the companies and organizations you frequent do. And while they follow their own practices to protect client information, it’s important to also protect yourself. You are your best advocate.

Data Privacy Tips
On any new device, set your privacy settings immediately. This includes new applications, social media, and programs.
Never use unsecured Wi-Fi – especially for banking or shopping.
Check your bank and credit card statements regularly. When you spot anything questionable, contact the organization to stop payment on the purchase and cancel your card. In the same vein, check your credit report at least annually.
Keep your software up to date. Out-of-date software is vulnerable to hackers.
Never give personal information over the phone, email, or text.
Stop taking online quizzes that ask random questions about your childhood, children, tattoos, marriages, pets, and favorite foods. Each time you take one of these, people trying to access your data gather a little bit more information about you that allows them to steal your data or identity.
Use strong password phrases. The longer the password, the harder it is to break.
Do not save your passwords on your device.
Change passwords when your accounts may have been compromised or when you visit the dentist.
Use virus protection and a firewall.

NATIONAL KAZOO DAY

National Kazoo Day on January 28th recognizes nearly 200 years of kazoo music in the United States. The day also encourages playing and learning about the kazoo.

The instrument requires little effort to create a sound. However, some skill is necessary to make intelligible music. This simple instrument also adds comedic punctuations to just about any childhood song. The great thing about the kazoo is, if you can hum, you can play!

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎
Enjoy what you do.

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@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈Oodie I did read your post from last night.
Oodie I don’t think that place has a cook no one would serve something like that to
anyone. I think your husband deserves better.

This is a multi task day for me and I know your schedule is full good luck with
the contractors.

Hey here in OZ 55 degrees is a heat wave I have seen people barely wearing clothes
when the temps are 55 degrees. LOL! 😎Oz is a bit sunny today so that helps a lot.
I am watching one of the cats bathe in the sunlight she does that everyday the sun
is out. 😎🎈I love Miss Kitty.

Oodie stay warm and it’s so strange to say that to you. I am wearing my Hoodie Robe
and it feels so soft and warm. 💕 Oodie take care and let me know how things go for
you today.

@sheba2011

Yesterday, you asked about the renovations. The last time I heard from the owner was either a Thursday or Friday just prior to Christmas week. He was asking if the following Monday would be OK to get together and to go over the plans for the rest of the bathroom remodel. At that point I had said no only because I needed the time to pick out things for the three shifts of nurses and aides. I already had the gifts for the reception staff. I also planned on having a Christmas lunch with hubby which was already paid. I gave him the following week as an alternative and never heard from him again. Then last week the PR person contacted me and said he would be calling me in a few days. Well those few days have come and gone and rather waiting I decided to reach out to another contractor that does bathroom remodels from start to finish. I do like the way the shower came out, however, the owner never touched basis with his contractor to tell him that my hubs uses a wheelchair. Consequently there is a shower pole for a curtain standing in the bathroom. This room is small, but pictures show some shower stalls smaller than ours with a partition to prevent water cascading onto the floor and a complete walk-in or in hubby’s case, a wheelchair in. Since the flooring needs to be redone from bottom to top, this may not be as extensive as I imagine it to be. I will find out next week.

These cold days have been somewhat tough. The back part of our home has had problems heating during the day. Night time it is fine. However, I am noticing that the hot water needs to be pushed almost to the top. Luckily, I have a plumber and he called this morning. I had told him of the problem, but felt last night the heat was not questionable. In the Northeast, the electric company sometimes pulls back on the electricity to prevent a loss to their customers. He mentioned that the samething is done here. However, he will be here Friday morning to check on the water heaters just to be sure. I have a feeling they will need to be replaced and that is OK. At least when hubs returns home this will no longer be an issue.

We’ were a bit warmer today. Temps this afternoon in the 50s. It is now47 as I type. Highs tomorrow and Friday in the 60s. Colder weather beginning Saturday with a warm up starting next Thursday when we will return to the 70s. We still have all of February to go through before we spring ahead.

@oodiebom,

Good Evening oh boy what a plate full of stuff you have. All you can do is one step
at a time. Wonder why they don’t return your calls. Oodie i am praying that everything
works out for both you and hubby. 😎🎈

Oodie keep your warm hoodie robe near you just in case it gets too chilly.

Oz is in the 20’s and I am very warm. 🎈😎The weather people have said this is
the warmest we will get during the next few days.

I am keeping a watchful eye on the animals so far so good. 😎🎈

I would get a good warm cup of tea and a good book or puzzle and just let it be. 😎

I hope you enjoy your evening things will come together and your husband should
be home soon. 💕

@taci,

Good morning in S. California I hope the plants are thriving today. 💕🎈

Enjoy the trails and the sun. 🎈💕😎 I took Poppy for a short walk due to the Ice on
the ground I had to get out and walk.

Sheba, Walking with the ice is brave. Maybe you need some ice skates? LOL.
It’s nice to get outside.
Had my hair colored and cut today.
Had some computer issues the last few days and just couldn’t figure it out. Hubs re-routed me on the WI Fi and I think that fixed it.
Plants…I’ll most likely try 2-3 new succulent plants in front as they always seem to thrive here.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎💕🎈Oz is sunny but cold. We still have another deep
cold wave coming tomorrow.

Please be careful while you are out there. I hope your husband feels better.

I am going to be watching some of the Games. 🎈💕I have been busy in this
house there is always something to do. All our kids are checking in and they
are having cold spells too.

I am sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 💕🎈😎😘

@sheba2011

The weather shows we will not be above freezing for 7-10 days. So it will be a sloooow melt for all this snow. I’m just worried about pipes. It’s been a long time since we had this much snow and cold for this long, sigh.

Hubs feels about the same, medicine hasn’t kicked in yet. I’m having a slight relapse. I was so tired yesterday.🥱 Between the two of us, my house is germ city.

You are correct – 55 degrees is shorts and tank top weather!🩳👕

I will sit back with some hot tea.☕ Lots of hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good Evening and I hope you are resting and taking care of the cold. Wishing you
and hubby well please feel better soon.

We are concerned about the pipes as extreme cold will return for the next few
days. So far the animals are still coming to eat and I’m so glad about that. 😎😘

Enjoy some warm tea both you and hubby and feel better soon. 😎

Wishing you a restful and peaceful night. 💕

@irenee

Enjoy your night and be well.

Very cold day this is OZ. 😎

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎🎈
Keep safe and warm out there.

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@oodiebom,

Good morning on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎 Oodie I read your post from last night.
I feel for your husband you pay a fortune for him to be taken care of with dignity and they
give food not fit for anyone to eat. Sheesh!

I hope you are not affected by any of the food. I hope your reno project is finished
and your husband can come home.

Oodie OZ is fine I think the worst is over. The cats are coming and going.

Please take care keep a watchful eye on hubby. Hey bundle up if you have to.

@sheba2011

That meal hubs ate last night left a lot to be desired. The pulled pork was in a sauce and the green veggie I only guessed at. It looked like it was overcooked, had burnt edges. This meal would have been a sulfite nightmare. I’m not sure if there is a new cook, but I will let it be known that it really looked horrid. This meal would have cost me $4 and a trip to the ER. Thankfully, I had made some soup and had that later. I used Curtis Stone’s new 12 quart food warmerr with a handle and it really came in handy. I also packed the plug just in case, but the food was still quite warm a few hours later.

I did not see hubs today. During the day the temps never went above 55 and I had the heat on. However, the back of our home had too much heat and the front had nothing. Consequently, I didn’t lift a finger until tonight. I did contact the plumber who will call when he is coming out. However, here’s the clincher. The entire house is now heated and I had to turn the thermostat down. I have no idea what is going on unless our electric company is doing something during the day which is possible. We will have the wind chill effect from midnight until 9am tomorrow. Temps will be near 25 degrees when you add it up. I have the robe hoodie blanket so I will be fine.

Well, back to the KP. Have a great evening. Stay warm. We will be back to warmer days the end of next week.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California sending a shout out to you. 😎🎈

Here is to happy trails.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 🎈😎I hope you and hubby are resting.
I hope the cold goes away real soon.

Oz is alright today we have some Sun. 😎💕 The animals are back.

I am still busy doing this and that and there is a lot of it. Lady I found some
beautiful linen in one of my closet I was so happy. 💕😎I washed them and they
are on my bed these cost a pretty penny I just got lucky. LOL!

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😎🎈All my best to your mom and sister.

@sheba2011

Bitter cold all week, teens for highs and below zero for lows.🥶 Hubs went to the doc’s this morning and said not all roads are good so I stayed home. Maybe go out tomorrow. It will be a while before all this melts with highs in the teens.

Watching a little of the Australian Open while I do this and that. Always nice to open a closet and find a surprise. Enjoy your new bedding!🙂

Sending frozen hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good Evening I smiled at your post you are right it’s a good feeling to find something
very nice that you forgot you had. LOL! 😎🎈This is very high end. I think I will go
through more closets you never know in this house.

I hope your hubby is feeling better OZ is very cold but the snow will return in a few days.

Enjoy and sleep well. I am feeding a possum now he thinks he’s a cat and will eat right
in front of them the cats don’t seem to mind. 😎

When life gives you lemons make lemonade. 😘💕😎

Cher walked onto the Oscars stage in 1988 dressed like a joke, and then made Hollywood choke on it.
The night should have ended her credibility.
She arrived at the Academy Awards wearing Bob Mackie’s infamous black feathered headdress, bare midriff, sequins everywhere. Fashion critics laughed. Columnists sharpened knives. The industry had already decided what the outfit meant, Cher wanted attention, not respect.
Then her name was called.
Best Actress.
Moonstruck.
In one moment, the room shifted.
Cher didn’t cry. She didn’t apologize. She didn’t soften. She stepped to the microphone and delivered one of the most quietly confrontational acceptance speeches in Oscar history.
“I want to thank the Academy for showing me that they have a sense of humor,” she said, eyes locked forward.
It landed like a dare.
What most people missed was how calculated the moment was. Cher had spent years being dismissed as a novelty, a singer who wandered into acting, a woman too flamboyant to be taken seriously. Studios doubted her. Critics called her limited. Even after Silkwood, the skepticism lingered.
So she leaned into it.
She knew exactly how Hollywood saw her, loud, excessive, unserious. Instead of fighting the stereotype, she weaponized it. The dress was not rebellion. It was exposure. She showed them the version of Cher they mocked, then stood there holding the industry’s highest honor.
The contrast was impossible to ignore.
Behind the scenes, Cher had fought for Moonstruck. She took the role seriously when others didn’t. She studied courtroom behavior. She stripped back her instincts. Director Norman Jewison later said she understood the character’s restraint better than anyone expected, and that expectation was the problem.
That Oscar night forced a recalibration.
Hollywood had to confront something it hated admitting, that flamboyance and intelligence were not opposites. That a woman could be theatrical and disciplined. That confidence was not evidence of shallowness.
Cher didn’t beg to be taken seriously.
She made seriousness irrelevant.
The feathers became legend. The speech became history. And the lesson stuck, at least for a moment, that power does not always arrive in a tuxedo, sometimes it shows up glittering, unapologetic, and already five steps ahead of the room.
Cher didn’t win despite being Cher.
She won because she understood exactly how to be Cher, on her terms.