Tues 30 Jun

Ah, the return of heat and humidity (and the accompanying weight gain). Hard to stay very comfortable, even though the house hasn't gotten too bad yet with the fan. I suspect I'll give in to A/C if it continues to escalate this week. Had Pilates yesterday and Body Flow today. Usually means I don't get my steps for that hour so I blow the daily streak. Food: 7:55 am Pear danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:15 pm 2 pc string cheese, 154 g strawberries, almond kringle Exercise: 10:00-10:55 am Body Flow class

Mon 29 Jun

So begins a hot week of summer. I get back to Pilates this morning, which will be welcome. I believe I was able to schedule all my usual classes at the gym this week. It will be good to resume a sort of routine. Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 28 Jun

Last night I lay awake thinking about my old bathtub and how much I liked it and hated the replacement. The replacement has never moved beyond anything except functional. It's left me feeling a bit sad this morning. Food: 7:55 am Cherry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 27 Jun

Looks to be a lovely, sunny Saturday. Will be a nice walk to the Farmer's Market, hopefully to score good pastries. Whew! Even this early in the day, the parts of the walk that were heavily in the sun were hot! Food: 9:05 am Blackberry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 26 Jun

Looks like a potentially rainy day, don't know if I'll be able to hang my clothes out today. I'm not going to try to get into one of the walk-in slots for Body Pump. I'll try to do some weights along with walking on my own again. Food: 8:00 am White Gull Inn coffee cake, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:35 pm Slice Innkeeper's whole grain bread, butter, 2 oz provolone, 2 apricots Exercise: 9:25-10:55 am Walk to Schmeeckle

Thurs 25 Jun

Looks like a lovely morning for a walk with Kathy, sunny and cool. The recent rains are greening things back up again. Nothing else on the schedule through the weekend. Food: 7:55 am White Gull Inn coffee cake, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:30 pm Oikos Zero coffee yogurt, 2 apricots, almond kringle Exercise: 8:30-10:05 am Walk w/Kathy west side loop

Wed 24 Jun

No more scheduled gym classes this week, though I'll think about getting a walk-in spot in Body Pump on Friday. Need to do some strength training at home if nothing else to keep the gains from the first Pump classes. Food: 7:50 am White Gull Inn coffee cake, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:30 pm 65 g sliced deli turkey, large peach, almond Kringle

Tues 23 Jun

Body Flow at 10 today with Anna. Been quite a long time since I've done that class. Need to try to find two mats of my own to take. I know I have one yoga mat, may have two. Coffee cake is good with Joanne's peach jam as filling. Food: 7:55 am White Gull Inn coffee cake, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:45 pm 2 scrambled eggs, almond kringle, 2 large apricots Exercise: 10:00-10:55 am Body Pump class

Mon 22 Jun

Went to the Necedah Wildlife Refuge yesterday; it was very nice but a bit buggy and the temperatures/humidity were higher than I had anticipated. Didn't have as much energy to walk as I had wished for. Chatted with Laura, and she was also low on energy yesterday. Must be the weather. Food: 7:50 am Almond kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm English muffin, Jif, 2 c papaya

Sun 21 Jun

It's Father's Day, and I even remembered to give Bob his Versa. Since Taylor didn't get us pastries yesterday, I think I'll try to bake a White Gull Inn coffee cake and use Joanne K's peach jam for the filling. But it's a very nice day today, so if we can go hiking, that will take priority. Food: 7:55 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:10 pm Slice Innkeeper's Whole Grain toast, 1 tbl Jif, med peach

Fri 19 Jun

Going to St Brendan's this evening for a slightly "normal" evening out of town. Hopefully we can get a dinner table on the patio, and they will bring breakfast to the room. The Farmer's Market will be in place, with 10' separation between booths and limited access. Going to see if I can gain full participation in the Zoom Coalition meeting today. I managed to access it on my phone yesterday with video, but didn't realize til I was leaving the meeting that I had to move to a different screen to unmute the mike so I could speak. Food: 7:45 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:00 pm 2 whole wheat toaster waffles w/butter, 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, blackberries Exercise: 9:20-10:25 am Walk to Post Office and Library

Thurs 18 Jun

Michael is 29 today. I know he's grown up because for his birthday, he wanted to go to the dentist. Also, he got engaged a couple of weeks ago. He is definitely growing up. Realized this morning that if I had chosen to wait til 65 to retire, I'd just be getting ready now. Also, we probably wouldn't have visited New Zealand as I wouldn't have taken a full month off, and who knows when/if the travel situation will be ripe to have a trip like that again. Food: 7:55 am Honey bear pastry, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:35-10:05 am Walk w/Kathy Bukolt loop

Wed 17 Jun

Today promises to be a bit too warm for comfort. I was able to get into Body Pump with Anna this morning, so I can further ease into the old routine. Nice to think that eventually I won't be sore again. There should be ample sunshine at least. Food: 8:05 am Cheese danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:25 pm Oikos Zero vanilla yogurt, cranberry scone Exercise: 9:00-9:50 am Body Pump class 11:15-11:50 am Ellis St loop

Tues 16 Jun

DOMS in my left pec/shoulder today, four days after Body Pump. Probably good that I'm able to get into class again tomorrow to work on the muscles slowly. Will still give that area rest today. Food: 8:10 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:15 pm 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, cranberry scone, Limoncello La Croix Exercise: 9:50-11:15 am Bukolt loop

Mon 15 Jun

Mostly sunny morning, still comfortably cool. Hiked at Hartman's Creek yesterday, followed with a prime rib sandwich on the deck at Wheelhouse. Gym classes are full up for most of the rest of the month. I could get into Body Pump on Tuesdays starting next week, but none of my other regular choices. Thanks to judicious applications of ibuprofen, I never did get as sore as expected after Friday's Body Pump, though I may not be out of the woods yet. I shall need to try to keep up better with strength training before the next time I'm able to get in. I should also check the app periodically in case someone has dropped out and freed up a spot. Food: 7:55 am Pear danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 10:35 am 8 oz 1% chocolate milk 12:25 pm Oikos Zero coffee yogurt, brioche roll, 82 g strawberries Exercise: 9:35-10:20 am Walk around back of Schmeeckle

Sun 14 Jun

Flag Day. Nice visit to Madison yesterday to spend time with Laura and see Kat as well. Did our Costco run and picked up food from La Brioche which we ate picnic-style on the back lawn at Laura's. Bob installed a new outlet in her dragon room for her Nintendo, I put in the new car seat covers in the car. Looks like lovely weather again today, so hopefully a hike is on the agenda. Food: 8:00 am Cherry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 13 Jun

Bob slept in this morning a bit, quite unusual for him, so I have to wait for him before we can walk to the Farmer's Market for pastries. Having a cup of Nespresso while waiting. Nice to see Emma working the pastry booth this morning. Tried a loaf of the Cheese Bloomer bread this week. Food: 8:05 am Nespresso 9:20 am Mixed berry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:20-9:10 am Walk to Farmer's Market

Fri 12 Jun

Gonna do it; going to the gym for Body Pump this morning. Made the reservation last night so I'm prepared and psyched for class, even though it's been more than three months since I've done a class. I'll definitely use lighter weights and take it carefully, but I expect soreness in the next few days. Oh, my. It's been a long time since the last Body Pump. Even with light weights, I struggled. I was the only one in class wearing a mask, which hid when I swore. Food: 7:45 am Sticky rhubarb pudding, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:40 pm 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, 141 g strawberries, sticky rhubarb pudding 6:15 pm Pork chop, cous cous, sauteed pea pods Exercise: 9:00-9:50 am Body Pump class

Thurs 11 Jun

Looks like another truly lovely day with sunshine and pleasant temps. Kathy and I will walk this morning, so we can get out and enjoy it. Was dreaming about lying in the beautiful king-size bed looking out over Lake Taupo in New Zealand this morning. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 8:30-10:05 am Walk w/Kathy Bukolt loop

Wed 10 Jun

Had a restless streak in the middle of the night last night, but thankfully Ibuprofen worked to settle me back down. Finally got successfully logged in to gym app, and I see there are 3 spots left for BodyPump today at 9:00 am. In one hour from now. Not sure I'm ready. Food: 7:55 am Chocolate pecan pinwheel, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:10 pm Slice whole wheat bread, Jif, med banana Exercise: 9:35-10:25 am Texas Ave/Jefferson loop

Tues 9 Jun

Still supposed to be warm today, then cooler in the later part of the week. Bob is willing to think about travel to the North Shore in mid-July, so I'll start looking at lodging options, probably at the cottages so we can cook/eat in if necessary. Might give the restaurants there time to settle into the new normal. Food: 7:55 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:40 pm Chobani Less Sugar vanilla, 142 g strawberries Exercise: 9:35-11:05 am Walk Bukolt loop

Mon 8 Jun

Sunny day, forecast is for very warm temperatures. Just for a couple of days, though, then back to cooler 70s. I like it when we get these little blasts of summer but they don't last long enough to be oppressive. Food: 8:00 am Cheese danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:05 pm Chobani Less Sugar vanilla, 159 g strawberries Exercise: 9:25-11:10 am Walk from home through Schmeeckle

Sun 7 Jun

Kind of a grey morning today, we'll see what the rest of the day brings. Yesterday would have been Walk Wisconsin in the old world, and it would have been as perfect a day as could be hoped for. I went out to Schmeeckle in the afternoon and had a lovely walk by myself. Food: 8:05 am Cherry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 6 Jun

Michael and Taylor are engaged! They came over when I was just finishing my shower to show us the ring and share their joy. I'm delighted for them, I think it's the right thing for them to do. Perfect day for a walk to the Farmer's Market. Eggs, pastries, mushroom/swiss brats, and mint chip cookies. Food: 9:15 am Blackberry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:50 pm Leftover steak salad, diet instant iced tea Exercise: 8:15-9:05 am Walk to Farmer's Market

Fri 5 Jun

This week went by quickly again, back home and in "new normal" routine. It's frightening how quickly time passes by. Food: 7:55 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:40 am Chobani Low Sugar vanilla, 8 Wheat Thins w/soft goat cheese, 100 g blueberries

Thurs 4 Jun

Kathy bowed out of our walk this morning, too much on her plate at the time. I may take a nice long one myself as it is a lovely morning. We'll see. Food: 8:00 am Mystery danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 9:10-10:10 am Walk along river on West Side

Wed 3 Jun

Had a nice anniversary celebration by going to the Wheelhouse and having pizza on the back patio, well removed from other patrons. The staff all wore masks so we felt safe. It was nice to enjoy something that we have always both liked as an anniversary treat. Food: 7:55 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:35 pm 1 tbl Jif, whole wheat bread, 2 apricots

Tues 2 Jun

Today is our 36th wedding anniversary! And were my parents still living, it would have been their 75th! Bob isn't sure what year his folks were married, so we don't know which one it would have been for them. Looks to be a lovely sunny day, but oddly hot for one day only. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate pinwheel, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:55 pm 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, 8 Wheat Thins w/ramp chèvre, 100 g blueberries

Mon 1 Jun

A somewhat grey day, though with high of 75° predicted and afternoon storms. Might consider going to the gym for a bit later this morning. No classes, but I could work out on the machines and treadmill. Opted for Jessica Smith instead of gym. Too gloomy to go outside. Food: 8:00 am Cherry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:45 pm 2 scrambled eggs, apricot, crumpet w/butter Exercise: 9:15-9:45 am Jessica Smith Total Body Workout