September 29, 2008
Mornings in our household are very low-key these days. Unless we have guests , or an early doctor's appointment , or are getting dressed for church services, we follow a more relaxed routine.
My husband, Loyd, is still gets up early, makes coffee, and weather permitting, goes to Grimes Park for his morning walk or run. He then brings the newspaper home and gets an early start working one of the crossword puzzles.
I don't "do mornings " well most days. On a typical day I get up about 9:00 AM, mosey to the kitchen for my fix of coffee, cereal, and crossword puzzles. Sometimes Loyd gets breakfast biscuits, or we have muffins or whole wheat bagels with more coffee. About mid-morning I eat a high protein snack, for energy.
My exercise routine is 30 minutes on a stationary bicycle five or six days a week. I tune the TV to a talk show and pedal as fast as possible, hoping to numb my senses enough to tolerate this boring routine. The mirror over the dresser does reflect the world outside though, and if I concentrate enough, then I can imagine that I am zipping all over the neighborhood!
Our "fix" of coffee, cereal, and crosswords jump start our days, and our exercise routines keep us going. Come to think of it, our more relaxed mornings aren't too bad either!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Reply to Mariannes S A D
THIS IS A GUEST COLOMIST==FREEWAY==
I AGREE THAT FALL OF THE YEAR IS THE START OF S.A.D SEASON. I ALSO SUFFER FROM IT. THIS PAST THURSDAY WAS EQUINOX,THERE WAS ONLY 11HRS AND 59 MINUTES OF SUNSHINE AND THERE WAS 12HRS AND 1 MIN OF NO SUNSHINE, PLUS THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A NOR'EASTER ON THE N.C. COAST. CAUSING THE WEATHER TO BE CLOUDY,COOL,WINDY, DARK,AND RAINNY AND WET, IF YOU SUFFER FROM S.A.D.THAT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL VERY BLUE, WHEN I AMRUNNING/WALKING MY JOINTS AND MUSCLES DO NOT MOVE AS FREELYAND EASY AS THEY DO IN HOT SUNNY WEATHER FROM NOW TILL DECEMBER THAT WILL BE TRUE ,STIFF AND SLOW ACTIONS AND LOW VITALITY,BUT BY JANUARY 15 THINGS WILL PERK UP,YOU WILL HEAR A BIRD CHIRP ,YOU WILL GET A WHIFF OF SPRING ONE MORNING AND THE BLUENESS WILL BEGIN TO LIFT.YOU WILL BEGIN TO FEEL HYPER. YOU WILL LOOK FOWARD TO GETTING OUT OF BED AND START RUNNING INSTEAD OF HAVING TO TALK YOURSELF INTO GETTING OUT OF BED AND GO WALKING
BY MArch I WILL BE EAGERLY CHECKING MY RUNNIN TIMES AGAIN AND CHECKING THE SUNTIME AND DARKNESS AGAIN, JUST LIKE THE BUDDING AND UNFOLDING OF THE LEAVES ON THE TREES.
IHAD A DR,S APPOINTMENT RECENTLY FOR AN ANUAL CHECK UP,ALL WAS WELL , NO PROBLEMS .HE IS AWARE OF MY S.A.D AND AS I WENT OUT THE DOOR,HE SAID HAVE A GOOD WINTER, I WILL
I AGREE THAT FALL OF THE YEAR IS THE START OF S.A.D SEASON. I ALSO SUFFER FROM IT. THIS PAST THURSDAY WAS EQUINOX,THERE WAS ONLY 11HRS AND 59 MINUTES OF SUNSHINE AND THERE WAS 12HRS AND 1 MIN OF NO SUNSHINE, PLUS THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A NOR'EASTER ON THE N.C. COAST. CAUSING THE WEATHER TO BE CLOUDY,COOL,WINDY, DARK,AND RAINNY AND WET, IF YOU SUFFER FROM S.A.D.THAT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL VERY BLUE, WHEN I AMRUNNING/WALKING MY JOINTS AND MUSCLES DO NOT MOVE AS FREELYAND EASY AS THEY DO IN HOT SUNNY WEATHER FROM NOW TILL DECEMBER THAT WILL BE TRUE ,STIFF AND SLOW ACTIONS AND LOW VITALITY,BUT BY JANUARY 15 THINGS WILL PERK UP,YOU WILL HEAR A BIRD CHIRP ,YOU WILL GET A WHIFF OF SPRING ONE MORNING AND THE BLUENESS WILL BEGIN TO LIFT.YOU WILL BEGIN TO FEEL HYPER. YOU WILL LOOK FOWARD TO GETTING OUT OF BED AND START RUNNING INSTEAD OF HAVING TO TALK YOURSELF INTO GETTING OUT OF BED AND GO WALKING
BY MArch I WILL BE EAGERLY CHECKING MY RUNNIN TIMES AGAIN AND CHECKING THE SUNTIME AND DARKNESS AGAIN, JUST LIKE THE BUDDING AND UNFOLDING OF THE LEAVES ON THE TREES.
IHAD A DR,S APPOINTMENT RECENTLY FOR AN ANUAL CHECK UP,ALL WAS WELL , NO PROBLEMS .HE IS AWARE OF MY S.A.D AND AS I WENT OUT THE DOOR,HE SAID HAVE A GOOD WINTER, I WILL
Thursday, September 25, 2008
How I Got My Blog
For some time now I have enjoyed reading my granddaughter Jenni's blog that she created as a newlywed. It gave me insight into her new life with husband Ben, and their activities. To tell the truth, I felt like I was spying on her at times, and the recipes she posted inspired me.
Recently my daughter, Marianne created her own blog, so now I get to spy on her too. They both lead very busy lives, combining the responsibilities of marriage, home, family ties, and careers with poise and self-confidence. I am excited about my new blog.!! My hope is that my activities and postings will not be boring to them.
Two cliches come to mind as I type this --- One is " you can't teach an old dog new tricks", and the other one is "you are never too old to learn". Hopefully, I will fall somewhere in the middle of these old sayings. And by the way, "old age doesn't matter unless you are cheese".!!
Recently my daughter, Marianne created her own blog, so now I get to spy on her too. They both lead very busy lives, combining the responsibilities of marriage, home, family ties, and careers with poise and self-confidence. I am excited about my new blog.!! My hope is that my activities and postings will not be boring to them.
Two cliches come to mind as I type this --- One is " you can't teach an old dog new tricks", and the other one is "you are never too old to learn". Hopefully, I will fall somewhere in the middle of these old sayings. And by the way, "old age doesn't matter unless you are cheese".!!
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