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NATIONAL BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY

On November 7th, National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day ushers in one of the more healthful ways to enjoy chocolate.

Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla have been added. It has less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking.

Recent studies reveal health benefits from eating small quantities of bittersweet chocolate. The addition of almonds increases health benefits as well. Pairing the two of them gives us a delicious and healthy snack. Make them a part of your lunch or enjoy them as part of an afternoon snack.

NATIONAL RETINOL DAY

On November 7th, celebrate the most popular anti-aging skincare ingredient with National Retinol Day!

Did you know that retinol is one of the most searched skincare ingredients in the world? As the gold-standard for anti-aging ingredients, retinol is consistently recommended by dermatologists and heralded for its transformative effects on skin.

Retinol is a retinoid, a derivative of Vitamin A, and works by boosting skin’s renewal process and helps to diminish signs of aging including lines & wrinkles, sagging skin, and uneven tone and texture.
It is also one of the most tested ingredients, which means scientists continue to improve the effectiveness of this popular skincare ingredient year after year.

NATIONAL CASH BACK DAY

National Cash Back Day on the first Thursday in November speaks to the savvy shopper in all of us. It’s one big day of exclusive offers that gives you the gift of cash back.

NATIONAL MEN MAKE DINNER DAY

National Men Make Dinner Day on the first Thursday in November places the man of the house in charge of the kitchen and the evening’s meal.

Some men like to cook and do so on a regular basis. To those men, kudos to you! You can submit your favorite recipe on the National Men Make Dinner website.

This day was created for the men who do not know their way around the kitchen and are not familiar with cooking appliances, as well as for the women in their lives who need a break.

Men need to be aware that there is a list of rules that must be followed, some of which include:

The main meal must include a minimum of 4 ingredients and require at least one cooking utensil other than a fork.
The man does the shopping for all the necessary ingredients.
Clean up as you go.
Aprons are optional.

NATIONAL CANINE LYMPHOMA AWARENESS DAY

On November 7th, National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day educates and creates awareness about canine lymphoma.

@oodiebom,

Good morning good to hear from you and good luck with the Labs. I agree there is always
something but at least things are looking good on the horizon for hubby return home. 💕

Oz is a crisp 40 degrees and yes last night the heat was on. 😎So glad as it took the chill off
the house.

My you have a honey do list. Glad AAA is stepping up.

We need to renew our Costco Card we already renewed the Sam’s Club.

Enjoy some tea with your Manuka Honey. 😎💕🎈

@sheba2011

Good morning. I have labs today, so up early. Using the spare on the car. The next two days with Triple A worked better. They were here within 40 minutes. Thinking that the tip was the culprit to the tire, just had it filled and all seemed well. Drove to see hubby, and leaving, another story. Yep, the tire was down again. So made another call to Triple yesterday, and they were at my door within 20 minutes and attached the spare. Had an appointment with Firestone and when I arrived their computers were down, so will need to make another appointment. May try Costco since I need to gas up anyway and I also need a hotdog fix. Haven’t had one in over a year.

Hubby is good. The RNs are in an agreement that they feel hubby will do better at home. One of our neighbors is or was a Physical Therapist and he has friends that will be able to help. There is now no reason why he cannot stand on one leg and with help may be able to use the bad one as well. Walking may be a problem, but taking some tiny steps may not be. Time will tell. Getting him home at this time will be a slight problem. I will need to install 2 ramps. One from out den to the lanai and the other from the front door to the carport. I will also need to install a walk-in shower. That’s a one day job. But, why not do the entire bathroom to make it more handicapped friendly and accessible. I am also thinking of a sink with drawer space along with the underneath portion. Or may find a cabinet that will work even better. I’m not sure if something under the sink would work with a wheelchair. I’m looking online for ideas. This is so much fun. I’m learning a lot.

I am still doing KP, but things are now starting to come together. Redoing the second time has it’s charm. I redid the drawers and things are starting to come together. One side of the kitchen is almost done and I’m looking forward to getting the new airfryer out of the box. I also love the hex glad pans with the stainless. So easy to clean even the burnt areas is a quick thing with a sponge or towel. I discarded the teflon which in my opinion isn’t healthy. And, I found a cart that hubby can use in the house. The seat lifts up, so there will be no excuse for him to use the stove and oven or help clearing the table or doing the dishes. I also ordered an Origami bookcase for the den. It’s still in a box outside. The den will need a thorough cleaning from top to bottom before I put anything into that room. I will tackle that area before hubby returns. But best of all, I am finding things that I do not need and our tiny community does come together in December for a huge yard sale. It’s a one day event. Well, actually two. We all get together on the day of set up to check if there is something we need. Lately, I’ve stayed away. May do so this year as well.

Well, it’s almost time for me to get ready for the labs. It’s a cloudy day here and I suspect it’s Raphael. We may just get periods of rain. The hurricane is going in another direction. However, there is something else brewing out there. Never a dull moment, that’s for sure.

Have a great day and enjoy your walks with Poppy, especially in the moonlight. As soon as I have this house in order, will get a dog/cat or maybe one of each. Who knows. It will be great therapy for us both. 🌈🎵😀🌴🚕🕶🍦🍕

Sheba, Oz sounds like it’s having a beautiful fall day today.
How are your kids doing in GA?

Happy 10 years! Wow, that is incredible. Congratulations on the great job you do here everyday!

Went for a Covid and Flu shot today, left with a dtap and flu shot. Since I had Covid in early September, the nurse told me to wait. I still have some immunity, well hope so.

I feel settled back in but a bit bored after all that running around. Went to the gym and tried a yoga class. Yoga just isn’t my thing. It’s too hard on my wrists and knees. The floor is hard and some people double mats but I dont want to deal with all that as I bring my own mat. You know the gym mats probably aren’t cleaned. The stretch class a few days ago was really good.

The music from the Play was wonderful. The entire cast and crew were so great.

Paul Williams Lyrics
“Nice To Be Around”

Hello such a simple way to start a love affair
Should I jump right in and say how much I care
Would you take me for a mad man or a simple hearted clown
Hello with affection from a sentimental fool
To a little girl who’s broken of every rule
One who brings me up when all the others seem to let me down
One whose nice to be around

Should I say that it’s a blue world without you
Nice words I remember from an old love song
But all wrong, ’cause I never called it love before
This feeling’s new – this came with you

And I know that the nicest things that never seem to last
That we’re both a bit embarrassed by our past
But I think there’s something special in the feelings that we’ve found
And you’re nice to be around
And you’re nice to be around

@shoelady60,

Good evening and thank you for such a sweet post. 😘🎈😎 Lady when I do this thread
I have been up for hours and I do this in my spare time. I do more before I start the day
and this thread then most people do all day.

I love being creative I never know what I am going to do when my fingers hit the keyboard.
My mind and fingers work at the same time. LOL! I do not copy anyone on this planet that
would be annoying. I like being me and no one else. 😎

Thank you for posting I love your company. 😘

Have a good evening Oz is cold tonight. 😎💕

California Nights
Song by Lesley Gore

Along the sand
Let’s walk the shore together, now, just hand in hand
It’s gonna be fair weather, now,
When the stars come out, stop to count them in the sky
Love California nights
When I’m walkin’ with you hand in hand by the shore,
Yes, I love California nights,
At the beach where we’d swim with the tide rolling in
And there will be beneath the midnight sky above
Just you and me, and we will whisper words of love
While the fire light softly flickers in the sand
Warm California nights
With the breeze blowin’ in time for love to begin
I would miss California nights if I went on my way
Thinkin’ now that I’ll stay
Ooh, baby,
Love you, baby
Mm, baby
Love California nights,
Always close as a kiss, nothing’s sweeter than this,
And we’ll spend California nights,
Always close as a kiss