Care to share one kind thing you will do for yourself today?

devotion10 said:

As for me ... I did take that walk today in the snow while our

dog Maxwell ran about and I did find some signs of spring ... say hello to the little daffodils.

Flowers, walks...golf....

Cynthia - You have inspired me to walk our yard and to find some early buds. I will do this on Friday. We had a very warm day, I believe, in Feb., and I trimmed some bushes. Last spring I was recooperating from two surgeries and couldn't do anyb yard work. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can plant my three flower boxes. Also, have a seedlings kit to start. I want to try sunflowers this spring. I love those tiny daffodils ....and crcocus....spring is coming!

Golf - learned two years ago....it is relaxing and the courses are beautiful..
Hoping I can get out there soon.

You don't need all the fancy equipment but there sure is a lot of cute golf clothes and nice clubs out there.

Keeping my fingers crossed! :-)

Coloncancerblows said:

Hi Cynthia!
I'm going to hang

Hi Cynthia!

I'm going to hang out with my mom when I get home from work and watch our reality shows together.  It's not really for myself but my mom is here for a few weeks for the next chemo sessions and I'm just so thankful to have her here.  I know she worries about me and it makes me happy we can do this together.

Moms are so special.....

My daughter and I went to my mom's last night for dinner and to watch her reality show. Enjoy your time with your mom! -~ Ann

Beer

Bought a 30 can carton of beer for my friend who chainsawed a big tree for me yesterday.   Such a good mate and shared a beer with him yesterday.  Also got him a can holder which you can record a message.   A great day.

 

Andrew

I made dinner for our

I made dinner for our neighbors and my wife.   We had Crab Cakes, Salmon, Stuffed Mushrooms, asparagus, Rice w/Curry Bechemel,  salad and great conversation.   I needed that!  I did not sleep last night and was feeling crummy all day.  I spoke to my neighbors and said, let me make dinner tonight. Laurie and the neighbors took a walk with the dogs, and I prepped dinner.

 

We laughed about life and had a great meal. He was a local Luthern Minister, and She is a nurse.  We always talk about life and how to live and enjoy life. We all garden and have started a little herb garden with a bench in front of our place.  We live at the top of a hill, and it is a nice place to sit and look over the valley, all are welcome.

 

Best Always, mike

annalexandria said:

White cake, with raspberry filling and lemon frosting...

Oh my!

That looks wonderful! 

I'm on my way for left-overs, 'Though I don't know the way' (took that from Lord of the rings). 

I've never had Ethiopean food. That sounds interesting. What did you order? 

devotion10 said:

Ellen: Your dog is beautiful ... border collie?

50 degrees is spring!  I see you are a caregiver for your husband ... I know how important it is sometimes to carve out that time for yourself so that you can then be energized to help your husband. Thanks for contributing here. -- Cynthia

Milo is a Border Collie mix...

with maybe a bit of American Eskimo tossed in. Great little guy, adopted him last Sept, he was a stray in VA and brought up for foster care in NJ, where we live.  He is a terrific walking partner and a great comfort to our family when we need a furry cuddle!

Also, that B-day cake from AA looks delicious!!

Ellen

devotion10 said:

AA: That looks really pretty with the pinks and the

lavendar blue flowers.  That combination of flavors, raspberry and lemon, sounds very tasty.  What did you use for the raspberry filling? Can you put a jam in there between the layers for that? -- Cynthia

Yep, I'm lazy,

so I just used jam.  It's also good with a lemon curd filling, which I usually make, but is pretty good out of the jar too.  I like to bake, but I'm all for short cuts!

Trubrit said:

Oh my!

That looks wonderful! 

I'm on my way for left-overs, 'Though I don't know the way' (took that from Lord of the rings). 

I've never had Ethiopean food. That sounds interesting. What did you order? 

LOTR...our favorite!

We all have read the books and seen the movies multiple times.  Even have a big wall decal in our basement, with a silhouette (had to look that one up) of Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves, and beneath it the quote "The road goes ever on and on..".

Anyway, as for the Ethiopian food, it was delicious!  However, you have to be ready to go without plates or utensils...they serve it all on a big plate, with a spongy, pancake-like bread that you use to pick up the food.  We had a mix of meat and veggie dishes, and really enjoyed it.  One of our daughter's friends is from Ethiopia, so that's where the idea came from.  Nice to try something new!

devotion10 said:

Very sweet face

Does he like to play fetch?  Our Cavalier does, some don't.  I was relieved he enjoys this because sometimes it makes exercise for him easier. -- Cynthia

Our last dog, a Golden Retriever,

was tennis ball obsessed!  We also adopted her and she moved right on in, tennis balls and all!  24/7, she always had a slobbery tennis ball, just waiting for us to throw it.  Milo is not as interested in chasing a ball and I never thought I would miss chucking a ball most of the day.  But, Milo does love a good tug-of-war so that works for us too!  Your Cav is adorable...wonderful breed of dog!

Posted a pic of Pat and his "constant companion" on the Pets link!  Swear that after chemo, when Pat is feeling horrible, that little dog knows to give him some extra attention.

Ellen