Sun 31 Jul

Woke up this morning with a wicked stiffness/pain in my neck, especially on the right side. Used some of our Scottish ibuprofen gel which helped immensely. Still a tad of stiffness, but nothing like what I woke up with. Laura sent an email of a house in her general neighborhood, down by Atwell, that she is intrigued by. Very cute little place similar in size and age to this house, well kept. It would likely be a very good house for her. Looks like another lovely weekend day. BTW, heard Ludi sing at church for the prelude yesterday and she has an AMAZING voice. Her Ave Maria brought tears to my eyes. She is flying home to Brazil today and is most anxious to see her 5-year-old daughter, so I pray for her safe travels. Food: 7:55 am Blackberry danish, 100 g blackberries, coffee, 1/4 large cantaloupe

Sat 30 Jul

Happy Birthday, Grandma! She would have been 98 today. Looks to be a nice weekend weather-wise. Besides walking to the Farmer's Market, I need to mow the lawn. We will go to 5 pm Mass today as the woman from Brazil, Ludi, is going to sing for Mass. Since that leaves tomorrow free, maybe we will drive up to Woodruff and try that hiking trail I want to see. Food: 9:05 am Nutella danish, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:25 am 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese, chives, plum, White Gull Inn raspberry coffee cake Exercise: 8:00-8:55 am Walk to Farmer's Market and back

Fri 29 Jul

Had a really nice evening getting together with James yesterday. Michael joined us for supper and Mary Hofer stopped in for dessert. James came at 5 and stayed til 10 by which time I was visibly fading. We talked of travel, politics, etc. and had a very enjoyable time. Food: 8:00 am White Gull Inn raspberry coffee cake, 100 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese, chives, 5 cherry tomatoes, cherry crisp 3:00 pm Scant c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk Exercise: 9:00-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class 3:30-4:10 pm Walk to library and back

Thurs 28 Jul

Wow, July is almost done and I'm just noticing it. Can't really complain that summer is rushing by as it's been a very good summer, very appropriate weather, so we're really getting a good dose of it this year. This morning is still raining, but that was not unexpected. Remains to be seen if Kathy and I will choose to walk. James is coming tonight so I have food prep and housecleaning to occupy my day, with another webinar at 11 to try not to forget. Food: 7:20 am White Gull Inn raspberry coffee cake, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:20-9:40 am Walk w/Kathy

Wed 27 Jul

James is coming for dinner tomorrow night, so now I do have an incentive to do a bit of cleaning today. Michael may join us as well. Wish Laura was in town as I know she'd also like to see James. A couple of weeks ago, I thought I passed one of my former CSP clients in the locker room of Adventure 212 right after class. Today I am reasonably certain a different former client took the spot right next to me in class. By the time she came in, there was no chit-chat time and I left more quickly, so I didn't actually speak to her, but I believe it was Lori G. I do hope she isn't planning to be a regular in the class. Food: 7:35 am White Gull Inn raspberry coffee cake, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:40 am Einstein parmesan bagel, 2 tbl light spreadable cream cheese, fresh basil, peach, 5 cherry tomatoes Exercise: 8;55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Tues 26 Jul

Enjoying a Tuesday in summer. Slept just that little bit later, thinking about baking this morning. Maybe getting ambitious enough to clean off the table and put on a fresh tablecloth! Food: 8:00 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 100 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm Thai chicken wrap, pickle spear, 1" square cream cake 2:25 pm White Gull Inn raspberry coffee cake Exercise: 11:30-11:45 am Walk downtown 12:55-1:10 pm Walk home

Mon 25 Jul

Dentist appointment this afternoon. If it isn't too hot, I may bake a cherry coffeecake when I get home. We didn't get David's bakery this week as we were in Green Bay. They don't really offer any great bakery in their Farmer's Market, nor did we stop in any good bakeries on the weekend. If I want good bakery this week, I shall have to bake my own. Food: 7:30 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am Einstein parmesan bagel, 2 tbl light whipped cream cheese, .85 peach, 5 cherry tomatoes 2;15 pm Simply Natural frozen lime bar Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Sun 24 Jul

A yummy purloined scone from St Brendan's for breakfast this morning! They didn't bring out a fresh batch with some cranberry ones til I had already eaten two chocolate chip ones. They said they do buy the scones unbaked from Rich's, but Rich's doesn't appear to have a retail outlet anywhere as far as I could tell on my phone. I shall search more, but I may just have to go to St Brendan's for my cranberry scone fix. Food: 7:40 am Cranberry scone, 100 g blueberries, coffee 11:30 am Cheeseburger, bun, 1 tbl ketchup, 1/2 tbl pickle relish 1:35 pm .8 large peach Exercise: 9:05-9:25 am Walk to church 12:40-12:55 pm Walk home

Fri 22 Jul

We were able to turn off the A/C yesterday evening and I slept very well with the window fan on. It's still comfortable this morning, so we'll have to see what the day brings. This is the second day of forecast high heat indices. This afternoon we go to Green Bay, do a wine tasting/glass at Captain's Walk, dinner and overnight at St Brendan's and breakfast with good cranberry scones, Farmer's Market right outside the door, lunch at Roots in Sister Bay, pick cherries, and dinner at CHOP. Home Saturday night because I cantor at 10 for the picnic Mass. Full weekend! Got my toenails painted at last! Food: 7:20 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:55 am Slice Omega 3 bread, 1 tbl pb, 1 tbl homemade raspberry jam, peach, 5 cherry tomatoes 12:35 pm 3/4 cucumber slices (from Michael's garden) Exercise: 8:00-9:25 am Sweaty walk w/Kathy

Thurs 21 Jul

Today and tomorrow are predicted to hit heat indices that haven't been experienced here in at least 4 years. I gave in and turned on the A/C yesterday afternoon when it started to feel hot and steamy. Kathy just texted that there are severe thunderstorm warnings in effect til 8:45, so I don't believe we will walk today. Bob just pulled up the radar and it looks like a forest fire sweeping toward us. Kathy and I might walk tomorrow; I would skip gym to get in our walk, especially since I've been there twice this week already. It's getting very dark outside. Food: 7:20 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am Cold chicken drumstick, peach, 2 slices Omega 3 toast w/butter & homemade jam, 6 Meyer lemon crisps Exercise: 9:25-9:55 am Jessica Smith Cardio Abs 10:30-10:55 am Jessica Smith Fat Burning mile 11:05-11:20 am Jessica Smith Belly Blaster mile 1:00-1:20 am Neighborhood walk

Wed 20 Jul

I was quite depressed yesterday because of Michael's declaration of intent to pursue a career in the marijuana industry when it is legalized, but I believe I will be able to put aside the depression for awhile until it causes additional trouble. I fear he has lost the trust he had built with Taylor's family, and may as a result also lose Taylor, but that is a choice he is making. Apparently he values his weed above his love for his girlfriend which saddens me. Food: 7:25 am Honey bear pastry, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Tues 19 Jul

Had a nice cookout with Michael and Taylor last night, but Michael has decided he still wants to pursue a life in the marijuana industry once it is legalized and this had thrown a rift into things. Taylor is unhappy and her mom is VERY upset and feels totally betrayed after the things Michael told them after he had been arrested. He has likely destroyed any trust they felt for him. Even though he would not be able to pursue this until legalization occurs, his discussion of things at this time may precipitate some less desirable changes in their relationship. He refuses to believe that he has issues with addiction that he could not control, and I don't believe he will accept it until he once again goes down the path of self-destruction. I pray that he is again lucky enough to turn things around before he loses his life and everything dear to him, and maybe a second time at the bottom will serve to convince him that he really isn't in control of addiction, but I am really not looking forward to going through it again with him. He says he needs to pursue this to be happy in his life, but he is failing to consider how badly he will impact the happiness of those who love him. Sigh. Food: 8:15 am Rhubarb danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:40 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, plum, string cheese Exercise: 9:00-9:45 am Walk

Mon 18 Jul

Very nice day in Madison yesterday with Laura. We did brunch at Grampa's, shopping and errands, and Restaurant Week dinner at Merchant since Osteria was not open on Sunday. We were able to walk to dinner so I got my 12000 steps for the day, just barely. Food: 7:30 am Chocolate croissant, 100 g blackberries, coffee 12:35 pm Slice Italian bread, 74 g braunschweiger, 3 cherry tomatoes Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Sun 17 Jul

Rainy day, possible thunderstorms to come. We won't let it spoil our Madison day with Laura and Restaurant Week yummies. Raincoats and umbrellas should do the trick. Going to take Laura a jar of my homemade jam and try to remember to return the shoes to Costco from my order 3-return 2 scheme. The Skechers turned out to be just the shoe I was looking for as I can slip into them without socks and still be okay if needed. Discovered yesterday that since resetting my goal steps to 12,000, the Fitbit doesn't give me my "buzz" til I reach that figure now. Food: 7:55 am Blackberry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 16 Jul

Walked to Farmer's Market for pastries, and time for a quick breakfast before picking up Ludmila to spend the day together. Weather is pleasant again, sunny and not overly hot. Food: 8:55 am Gibassier pastry, 100 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:05-8:40 am Walk to Farmers' Market and back

Fri 15 Jul

Today I go to the gym and then man the Suicide Prevention Committee booth at Discover Downtown with Heather this afternoon. Mary Hofer called yesterday and asked me to spend tomorrow with a 30-something Brazilian woman who is in town for teacher training for Suzuki. I will take her around and act as tour guide. She has apparently been to Stevens Point a couple of times previously so it is not so much basics as a refresher. Food: 7:55 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:25 am Slice Italian bread, 1 tbl PB, 1 tbl homemade raspberry jam, 102 g raspberries Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Thurs 14 Jul

Supposed to be a bit cooler today, something we will not complain about. Walk with Kathy this morning, then mental health teleconference for another free CEU credit. It will be especially nice if the humidity also drops so we can once again enjoy being outdoors. Food: 7:15 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 100 g blackberries, coffee 10:25 am Crunchy Rice Roller 12:15 pm Slice Italian bread, sm leaf kale, 1/4 c tuna salad, sm tomato 6:45 pm Provolone, pea, & prosciutto ravioli w/sage brown butter sauce Exercise: 8:00-9:40 am Walk w/Kathy

Wed 13 Jul

Today is Bill Pyke's birthday, and if I'm not mistaken, I believe he hits the big 6-0 today. I shall have to wish him well. I can take the canner back up to the garage attic today, having successfully made a batch of raspberry jam. I will give a jar to Michael and Taylor and one to Laura to celebrate my accomplishment. I feel so domestic! Food: 7:35 am Honey bear pastry, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:35 am Slice Italian bread, .15 tbl butter, 1 tbl homemade raspberry jam, 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese, 100 g fresh raspberries, 46 g homegrown tomato 6:25 pm Brat w/whole wheat bun, ketchup, pickle relish, sm salad Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Tues 12 Jul

41 years ago today, I married Steve Zemblowski. Not at all regretful that things moved in the ways they did to get me where I am today, happily married to Bob LeGault with two children to gladden my life. Drove out to Lakeview Berry Farm by Lake DuBay and picked a pail of fresh red raspberries this morning. My objective this afternoon is to make and can a batch of jam. Met a couple of the Gilfry retirees for lunch at Wooden Chair today. Nice. Jam has been made, and I heard nine jars pop as they came out of the canner so I'm hoping that means they all successfully sealed. Now the proof will be in the pudding! Food: 7:35 am Chocolate croissant, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Salad w/asparagus, bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan, tomato wedges, cucumber slices, 1 c fresh fruit Exercise: 11:10-11:25 am Walk downtown 12 25-12:40 pm Walk home 5:35-6:35 pm Hiking Rib

Mon 11 Jul

This was a very strange non-weekend. We didn't really do anything that defined it as weekend beyond church on Sunday. I walked to the Farmer's Market alone because Bob thought he would start work with Michael for just a couple of hours at 8 am. It was too wet for them to paint so he didn't go, and we did walk together to the library and Shopko, but then he went off with Michael after lunch and worked til about 5 pm so my afternoon was very much like a weekday. We didn't really do anything after supper so I read my new book. Sunday we went to church as usual, but the day was on and off rainy so we didn't do anything else and again it felt much like a weekday. It is hard to wrap my head around the fact that today is Monday. Food: 7:30 am Rhubarb danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am Slice Omega 3 bread, small leaf fresh kale, 1/4 c tuna salad w/mayo & pickle relish, 86 g raspberries Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Sun 10 Jul

A bit cloudy, but otherwise looks pleasant today. I want to get out soon to DuBay Berry Farm to pick some berries. I picked up some jelly jars and Sure-Jell yesterday and got my canner down from the garage attic, so I plan to try some raspberry jam. Food: 8:05 am Apricot pinwheel danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm Slice Omega 3 toast, 1 tbl PB, 76 g raspberries, piece string cheese Exercise: 9:40-9:55 am Walk to church 11:05-11:20 am Walk home

Sat 9 Jul

Pleasant walk to the Farmer's Market this morning for pastries. Bob is helping Michael get started on a painting job so Michael can finish it this weekend before the homeowners return from vacation. Later I hope we will drive up to Woodruff and try out a new hiking trail in a State forest. Weather is clear and lovely and not forecast to get very hot. Well, no Woodruff trail for me today. Bob and Michael couldn't get an early start on their deck painting because it was still too wet from dew so they will try again in early afternoon. Doesn't leave enough time for driving to Woodruff to walk. Maybe Rib later today. Instead we walked to the library so Bob could get a library card and I could take out a book I learned about in an email, and we stopped at Shopko so I could get extra arch support inserts which make the new Skechers oodles more comfy. As a result, I already have my daily 10,000. Food: 8:45 am Gibassier pastry, 100 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:00-8:40 am Walk to Farmer's Market and home 9:45-10:45 am Walk to library/Shopko and home

Fri 8 Jul

Today is the memorial service for a former high school classmate, John Levi, at Holy Spirit church. I didn't know him well but still would expect to be part of the memorial group. The A/C repair person is supposed to come between 8:30-9:00 and the service is at 10:00, so I'm hoping he comes toward the earlier part of his range and finishes quickly so I can get to the service on time. Food: 7:25 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:30 pm Cheese/veggie sub, 1/4 c baked beans, 1/4 c potato salad, 1/4 c chopped watermelon, veggies, brownie. 5 oz cab sauv Exercise: 9:40-9:55 am Walk to church 10:30-11:00 am Walk from cemetery to Iverson 2:00-2:30 pm Walk home from Iverson

Thurs 7 Jul

Weird evening yesterday, almost got sick from heat even though it wasn't that hot out. Tried to make sure I was drinking sufficient water, so I don't think it was dehydration. Just nauseous and exhausted. A/C doesn't work, needs more fluid. Apparently a leak somewhere drains it out every year. Laid by a fan long enough to get marginally better, then had Bob cut me a large bowl of cold watermelon chunks which revived me further. Just laid on the couch and watched Top Chef for the evening and did manage a bowl of cereal and a piece of string cheese later. Food: 7:15 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:25 am Slice Omega 3 bread, 73 g braunschweiger, 131 g fresh tomato, Kozy Shack Simply Well rice pudding cup 6:25 pm Whole wheat bun, 4 oz 96% lean beef, 1/8 c shredded parmesan, drizzle balsamic, 1/2 large tomato, 1/2 c Bush's Grillin' Beans, prosecco Exercise: 8:00-9:35 am Walk w/Kathy

Wed 6 Jul

Got a birthday lunch for Bierman today at Guu's after gym; can't forget. Probably only getting one day of gym this week since the memorial service for John Levi is Friday at 10 am. Food: 7:30 am Pig's ear pastry, 99 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm Fried clams w/cocktail sauce, few waffle fries Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill/elliptical 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Tues 5 Jul

Yet another lovely Tuesday morning. I plan to try to take a nice long walk early today before the anticipated heat sets in. I need to finish the Kindle library book that will disappear today. Otherwise, no specific plans. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:20 pm Slice Omega 3 toast w/butter, super fruit spread, 2 wedges Laughing Cow asiago, 102 g raspberries, Light & Fit peach Greek yogurt Exercise: 9:30-11:20 am Walk to Schmeeckle and around lake

Mon 4 Jul

Happy Independence Day! A day to pray that our country can become a country of freedom and inclusiveness for all, and that guns and violence can be eliminated. Above all, that common sense and respect for all can become a value all will strive toward. Food: 8:20 am Lingonberry danish, 68 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 3 Jul

More fantastic sunshine! I'm getting so spoiled! I'm trying very hard to appreciate the beautiful temperatures and sunshine while it's here and store it up inside for the times when it disappears. Had a very nice day yesterday hiking at Roche-a-Cri, ice cream in Friendship, wine tasting at Baraboo Hills Winery, tour and tasting at Driftless Glen Distillery, and lovely meal along the riverbank at the distillery restaurant. Now I'm ready to settle down and be at home the remainder of the long weekend. Got to finish my library book today so they don't take it back on me. Food: 8:25 am Apricot danish, 99 g blackberries, coffee 12:45 pm Slice Omega 3 bread, 1 tbl pb, 1 tbl superfruit spread, peach, 1/2 c cucumber slices Exercise: 9:40-9:55 am Walk to church 11:05-11:20 am Walk home 3:00-4:00 pm Bike ride w/Bob

Sat 2 Jul

Sunny walk to the Farmer's Market for pastries, beets, and tomatoes. Now enjoying a gibassier with coffee and berries. Later we will drive down toward Baraboo, probably stopping to hike at Roche-a-Cri since Devil's Lake is likely to be a zoo over the holiday with such beautiful weather. We have 5:00 pm reservations for a tour of a distillery in Baraboo and 6:00 pm reservations for dinner in their restaurant which looks excellent on the website. Food: 8:50 am Gibassier pastry, 98 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 7:45-8:35 am Walk to Farmer's Market

Fri 1 Jul

Another beautiful, sunny day leading into a holiday weekend. Gym followed by laundry today. Maybe Bernard's for fish. Still haven't been able to come up with a fun little day trip for the weekend that wouldn't likely be horribly crowded with holiday makers. Probably just stay home, hit Riverfront once, and relax. Finished a full week of Body Pump, with only a little lower back soreness from picking up a bar with weights recklessly on Wednesday when I started a routine a tad late. Food: 7:30 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 99 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:55-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class