Conversation – 16

Summer Wind
Song by Frank Sinatra

The summer wind came blowin’ in
From across the sea
It lingered there so warm and fair
To walk with me
All summer long, we sang a song
And then we strolled on golden sand
Two amigos
And the summer wind
Like painted kites
Those days and nights, they went flyin’ by
The world was new
Beneath a bright blue umbrella sky
Then softer than a piper man
One day, it called to you
And I lost you, I lost you
To the summer wind
The autumn wind and the winter winds
They have come and they have gone
And still the days, those lonely days
They go on and on
And guess who sighs his lullabies
Through nights that never end
My fickle friend, the summer wind
The summer wind, the summer wind
The summer wind

Club Sheba

@sheba2011

Good afternoon to you. I did see the rain and lightning last night at the football game.⛈ Our weather is beautiful, near 80 with clouds and sun. Feels like spring instead of fall but the leaves are dropping.🍁🍂

This is mom’s busy week so I probably won’t be there until Friday. I was there three times last week so there shouldn’t be much she needs. Today my husband fixed a couple drawer tracks in the kitchen, one we knew that broke and by chance found another. The drawer was resting on top of some cookbooks so that’s why we didn’t know. Not the easiest thing to fix because of the small spaces to work in but he got it done. Told him there were a lot of job opportunities out there.🤣

Have a great day and evening – don’t get wet!☔💗

@sheba2011

Yep, I love spicy foods. The hotter the better. But, I must admit, that because of my allergy to sulfites, your hubby would win hands down. The ingredients within the sauces are not sulfite free. Nor do the ingredients mention how much. For instance, vinegar is used in most recipes. Believe it or not it is a sulfite. But, this ingredient doesn’t do havoc unless there is too much of it. When it is mentioned on the label I know I can have the sauce, but other sauces or an addition of the one I am currently with is a big No No. Though it is not a killer, it can make my life real miserable for up to three days. And yes, going out to dinner or ordering out can be a challenge. Here is another example. We are now in the midst of all the foods I used to enjoy. Pumpkin spice, apple pies, apple cider, etc.. The pies are out because of the addition of corn syrup, corn starch, cinnamon, dried fruits and oh yes, preservatives. For some reason the jalapeno and cheese bread agrees with me. Maybe it’s because it is homemade and there are wholesome ingredients. However, one slice per day is all I will take and NO it is not a huge slice.
By the way I do enjoy covering my eggs with black pepper (LOL)…And did you know that those hot peppers help to keep cancer at bay. That’s a tidbit for you to check. You may be surprised.

Tomorrow we have the bug people. We have a contract for every three months. I also have a hair appointment in the afternoon. Wednesday is a work day here and Thursday the first round of people coming to give estimates. One thing I am happy with is our flooring seems to be quite popular so reordering will not be a problem. But, the entire guest bathroom will have to be remodeled. Thank goodness for computers. I have been able to do some serious shopping right from home. Now all that is left is to order.

I finally ordered the dark chocolate nuevo. I went with the 74% because I do not like the bitterness of dark chocolate. This is my first order on this one. My cholesterol has been great, but I think I would like it a bit lower. Hubby’s not so good. I do worry about the percentage of sugar, but I can easily negate some of his snacks and other things.

Well, someone had rain. We are still in a no rain situation, at least for the next couple of days. No humidity, but lots of sun and some clouds. Temps will be in the mid 80s. I am now a happy happy. Cannot complain. Hope you have a great day. Enjoy your walks with Poppy.

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Missing Our Old Habits

Sometimes when we break a habit or addiction, we find ourselves missing it like a dear friend.

Whenever we make the effort to free ourselves of an addiction or a habit we no longer need, we are often surprised to find ourselves missing the old pattern as we would a familiar friend. This sounds counterintuitive, because we think we should instinctively gravitate toward that which is good for us. And yet, it makes a lot of sense when you consider that we humans are creatures of habit. This is why we gravitate to people and places — and patterns of behavior — that make us feel comfortable. Therefore, many of the habits we form are not conscious and are based instead on learned behavior from role models who were not always making the healthiest decisions.

Most addictions begin as a way of avoiding feelings that are extremely uncomfortable, so it makes sense that stopping the addiction means, for a time, a fair amount of discomfort. The same, of course, is true of habits that we have developed over time that we are ready to release. Just knowing that this is hard, and having compassion for ourselves as we work through this process, can help us to stay the course when we feel the urge to backtrack. It’s also helpful to remember that in time we will establish new, healthier patterns, and the yearning for the old ones will disappear. Eventually, we will instinctively reach for things that are good for us, and the longing for positive change may form the basis of a new habit.

The only way to get to this new place is to endure a time of difficulty, which is a challenge we can confidently handle, if we remember that it will lead to the change we seek in our lives. Our bodies, hearts, and minds always need time to adjust to a new way of doing things, but they will adapt, and even become our allies, if we remain true to our vision of a new way. ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California and may this week be a good one for you and your family.
Sending kitty hugs. ✨

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. How are you today? We are raining and very chilly here
in OZ and I am alright with that. I have lots of nice warm sweaters and today they
feel really good.

I am doing alright I hope you and your mom are resting from Mom Friday. ✨😜

I am keeping busy enjoy this new week. Blowing kisses at Jake’s Canvas. ✨😘

I am going to get my umbrella and boots and go for a walk in the rain. 💕😎

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas and I hope all is well with you and the family. ✨ I am doing fine along
with hubby. OZ has lots of rain and for that I am grateful we are chilly too. 😎

This is Fall. 😜✨ I know you are busy getting back to things do give the fur babies
Jewell and Little D a nice OZ pet. 😘

Enjoy the day I am going to have some warm tea. 💕

Welcome to a new week.

@taci,

Good morning in S California you are so funny. I like your comment about Andrew Lessman. 😜
Good job scanning queen yes I am doing photos my Cousin who lost my Aunt last month
sent me pictures of our grandmother her mother and her sister who passed a week later.

I know that is a lot to wrap your head around. These of pictures of everyone on my mother’s
side of the family. My cousin put our grandmother and her mother’s picture in a Locket and that
was among the treasures in the things she sent. ✨

I understand your son my son was the same way the men or different than the woman our
girls all wanted to walk and we pulled out all the stops. 😎✨

Taci I am missing my BIL and I feel for my nieces so I am in the middle of a wave.

I hope you enjoy the trails and your weather is cooler. Oh! I see on the national news those
containers may be moving. Hmmm…😎

Happy Trails to you. 🎶
girls al

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast Oz got a lot of rain and thunder last night even today.
I hope some of this rain gets to you.

Oodie how are you and hubby doing today? OMG you had me cracking up last night
about spicy food. We are in the 50’s today with rain so I am making Chili for hubby. 😎

I see you have a busy week with workers come in and out. ✨ Oodie thank you for everything
just being here helps I am doing fine today. I am taking baby steps.

Thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts. 😘

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida hey we had some thunderstorms and lot’s of rain. ✨😎

Well we asked for rain and we got it. Everything is clean and moist. I have happy plants
and flowers because rain water is great for flowers. 😘

Good day to make some Chili hubby is at work. Life is moving along.

I hope the rains come your way soon.

@defg,

Good Morning in Maryland may this be a good week for you and your husband. ✨

@loaf,

Enjoy the new week please check in and let me know how you and the kids are. ✨

Stay safe out there. 😎