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Taking away the insulation . . .
Thursday, July 18, 2019 20 comments The comments on yesterday's blog were, as usual, the best part. And several people commented on the experience of feeling MORE vulnerable after losing the weight. More anxious or fearful. More sad or mad. The "insulation" had served... Read more 
When I weighed 240 pounds . . .
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 93 comments It was about this time of year in 2000 when I weighed 240 pounds. Or so. I had stopped weighing myself. When I weighed 240 pounds, I felt physically uncomfortable all of the time. When I weighed 240 pounds, during hot weather I ha... Read more
A Weekend at the Shaw Festival
Monday, July 15, 2019 25 comments This past weekend snuck up on me -- I thought it was NEXT weekend we were heading down to Niagara-on-the-Lake ("NOTL") for a couple of plays. But no: Saturday night we saw George Bernard Shaw's "Getting Married" and Sunday night it was May... Read more
Featured Blog Post
Saturday, July 13, 2019 31 comments www.sparkpeople.com/mypa ge_public_journal_individu al.asp?blog_id=6602540 Here's the link to "Stuffed" which I see today is a featured blog post. And: I'm really happy about that. It was one of the toughest blo... Read more
Great Colleagues . . .
Friday, July 12, 2019 24 comments Oh yeah, I am grateful for great work colleagues who step right up, above and beyond, in tough situations. Smiling and courteous and unflappable. And kind. To me!! ... Read more
Watermellen PJs
Thursday, July 11, 2019 36 comments 
My dear sister sent me a welcome package from her dog Poppy to baby Henry, with all Poppy's tested and true favourite treats!!
And tucked into... Read more
What Helps Most?
Tuesday, July 09, 2019 33 comments Yesterday was busy and difficult. Tap dancing all day. Late appointment at the office and no time for supper before another meeting out of the office. So what helps? I had done my exercises and stretches yesterday. I did... Read more
Henry at five weeks . . .
Sunday, July 07, 2019 35 comments Yesterday was a second visit with Henry -- and it's amazing how much he's changed since June 24. Now his eyes are wide open and he is much steadier on his feet. He's fat and furry, zooming around to explore his world with his tail wagging con... Read more
Variations on a Stuffed Theme!
Saturday, July 06, 2019 39 comments As always, the comments on yesterday's blog (about being stuffed) were the best part!! I was stuffed with fear. But: it seems to me that there are many other sources of stuffing in peoples' lives. Stuffed with sadness. Stuf... Read more
Happy July 4th to American Sparkies!!
Thursday, July 04, 2019 25 comments Now it's YOUR turn to celebrate your country!! Wishing you a happy day of parades and picnics and pride!! Some fireworks, too?? ... Read more
Pale Pink Roses
Wednesday, July 03, 2019 28 comments 
My huge unruly bush of pale pink roses is laden with blossoms. I call them the "Bessie" rose since they have been here as long as we've owned th... Read more
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