Mon 31 Aug

Grey day, a little rain in the night. The Pilates class is full, but I'll try to get in anyway. She said only one class has ever been so full she had to turn someone away. Hoping for luck. Food: 8:00 am Chocolate nut danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 30 Aug

Had a very nice trip to Madison yesterday even though Laura was too busy with school prep to spend any time with us. We did lunch at La Brioche, shopped TJs, Costco, and Woodmans, did a short 1-mile nature hike at Governor Nelson State Park, and topped off with good grilled cheese sandwiches and beer at Lone Girl Brewery in Waunakee. We had a very perky waiter named Alan who made dinner fun. Lovely cool sleeping weather dipping into the low 50s. I'm even wearing long sleeves and long leggings today! Food: 8:20 am Cherry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:05 pm 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, 8 cherry tomatoes, brioche roll, AHA water Exercise: 10:45-11:30 am Texas Ave/Jefferson loop

Sat 29 Aug

Cooler this morning, much appreciated. Let's hope it holds all day. Lovely walk to Farmer's Market, and Emma was selling pastries today. Got some fresh corn and eggs as well. 8:25 am Mixed berry danish, 101 g blackberries, 1/2 local cantaloupe, coffee

Fri 28 Aug

Having a very much "I don' wanna!" day with regards to the gym. Weather is cooperating by bringing in a thunderstorm, so I'll probably give in. Matter of fact, I think I'll take the bull by the horns and cancel my classes on the app for today. There! I canceled Body Pump but still thinking about Yoga at 10:15. Giving myself a chance to change my mind for a little while yet. Didn't help a gray, rainy day that my soy milk has gone lumpy. Couldn't face takig a bite of that disgusting mess, so I was wasteful and threw it out and made another bowl with soy milk from a new container. I dislike wasting food, but I just couldn't make myself eat that curdled mess. Food: 8:00 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 27 Aug

August wanes, but the heat is hanging on by its fingernails. Lots of good veg from the CSA yesterday as well as a couple of veggie pizzas. Been trying to make cool suppers when possible, but yesterday grilled ribs to go with corn from the CSA. Food: 7:45 am Almond danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, 8 cherry tomatoes Exercise: 8:50-10:15 am Walk w Kathy Bukolt loop 10:45-11:05 am Walk to St Mike's 11:50-12:10 pm Walk home

Wed 26 Aug

Made it through the day yesterday without turning on the A/C. Can feel the humidity this morning, but the temperature isn't bad. Gotta keep remembering that we'll miss the warmth when it's winter cold. I always think toward the end of winter how nice it will be to be able to walk outside in the same clothes I'm wearing without jackets, hats, mittens, etc. Gotta enjoy that now. Got through Body Pump in the hot sun by promising myself I didn't have to stay for Yoga today. It was a new release and a bit tough. Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm 8 oz chocolate milk, cherry tomatoes, 2 hard boiled eggs Exercise: 9:00-10:00 am Body Pump class

Tues 25 Aug

Got a little much-needed rain in the night, not sure how much but my herbs look happier. I hope Alexis decides to do Yogilates indoors instead of on wet grass, but I'm not holding my breath. Food: 7:45 am Chocolate nut pinwheel, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 24 Aug

Remembered this time to go get my fasting labs drawn. Quick in and out. Going to be another hot day today, with heat index warnings in the southern part of the state. No one can complain that this summer hasn't deliviered enough warm weather. I am looking forward to fall. Food: 7:50 am Cherry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 23 Aug

Trying one of David's new creations today: sticky buns on steroids. A nice light dough so the size isn't as intimidating as it might be. No plans for this Sunday. Food: 8:20 am Extra large sticky bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 22 Aug

A little rain in the night and humidity in the air, albeit cooler, this morning for our walk to the Farmer's Market. Fresh pastries, ground cherries and a couple of lovely heirloom tomatoes along with some steps to start the day. Food: 8:20 am Berry danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 14 Aug

Bootstrap was a mess yesterday afternoon with a very angry Thursday worker, Patti, who lambasted me for the changes as if everything was all my fault. I was quite upset for a while but Bob and I took a nice back of Schmeeckle walk after he got home and then got spring rolls and steamed buns and a honeydew bubble tea and all was right with the world. Food: 7:40 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee 1:35 pm 2 veggie spring rolls w/sweet sour sauce, most of a steamed pork bun Exercise: 10:15-11:15 am Yoga class

Thurs 20 Aug

Bob suggested we get food out tonight, so we're planning a Schmeeckle hike followed by take-out spring rolls and steamed buns. Something to look forward to after my first Thurs afternoon Bootstrap shift. Going to take awhile to get used to going on Thursdays; I hope I don't forget! Food: 7:55 am Caramel chocolate nut pinwheel, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 19 Aug

My first Wednesday afternoon without Bootstrap as we're switching to Thursdays this week. It will feel strange. I will try to do both Body Pump and Alexis' Yoga today if I have sufficient energy. It's cooler today, so that may help. Food: 7:50 am Almond danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 1:15 pm 2 scrambled eggs, 1 Light Laughing Cow wedge, 2 tbl salsa, large peach Exercise: 9:00-10:00 am Body Pump class 10:15-11:15 am Yoga class

Tues 18 Aug

Michael was here when I came down to breakfast and we all had a nice visit for a bit. He has become such a thoughtful, gentle man. I'm very proud of him. Food: 8:00 am Maple cheese danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 17 Aug

Three weeks til we get the new refrigerator, less than that before I turn 65. Looks like it will be a lovely week weather-wise, quite a bit of sunshine and temps in the 70s. Time is just flying by so quickly! Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 16 Aug

Had a really lovely trip to Madison yesterday, getting in our Costco/Woodman's errands first, lunching with Laura at the picnic table across the street in the school property, quiet afternoon time to do Duo while Bob helped Laura replace her basement handrail and then napped, found Basil Mint cider at East Side Woodman's, shared cider and sushi with Laura and Kat at the picnic table for dinner, then a quiet drive home. Food: 7:55 am Cherry danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 11:40 am 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, large peach

Sat 15 Aug

Got a little much-needed rain in the night, and it's still quite damp out, though cooler. Got pastries, fish, and ground cherries at the Farmer's Market. It's considerably less crowded and a better selection of pastries when we go earlier. We were able to leave the house around 7:30 today. Food: 8:25 am Raspberry danish, 78 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 14 Aug

Got a fresh hair cut/color, had an afternoon walk with Kathy yesterday, Bob was satisfied with leftovers for dinner. Nice afternoon. Today appears to be nice weather again so should be able to hang out laundry after gym. Doing Body Pump outdoors in the sunshine drains me easily twice as much as it usually does indoors. I managed to recover enough to do Yoga, but I'm wiped. Food: 7:50 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 80 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 9:00-9:55 am Body Pump class 10:15-11:10 am Yoga class

Thurs 13 Aug

I saw one meteor in the Perseid shower last night, about 11:45 pm, when I got up to use the bathroom. It looked just like the shooting stars on Animal Crossing but I didn't have to press A. It wasn't a comfortable place to sit and watch for more and I wanted to get back to bed, but I should have found a better viewing place for a while because I really didn't sleep very well the rest of the night. Decadent carrot cake muffins for breakfast today. And yesterday we got an unexpected treat of a $12 dinner special at Michele's for take-out. I had grilled pork chops and Bob had broasted chicken and we both have leftovers. Not sure whether Kathy and I will walk this morning. She injured her back yesterday in Sheboygan and will touch base this morning. Food: 7:50 am Carrot cake muffin, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 12 Aug

Got up to Rib to hike yesterday for the first time in a while (due to this summer's heat). Had a nice dinner at the Dane on the patio. Another nice day in store today. Did not have the oomph to do Yoga today after Body Pump in the sun. Food: 7:55 am Honey bear, pastry, 102 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 9:00-10:00 am Body Pump

Tues 11 Aug

Ten degrees cooler this morning than the same time yesterday, and less humidity to boot! Talked to Melissa DeBot yesterday and determined that, starting next week, I will be switching my Bootstrap afternoon to Thursday, continuing to work with Kathy. We will still do Wed this week, which is good because I get my hair cut on Thursday this week. I should be able to take the Wed yoga class starting next week since I don't have anything in the afternoon now to be rushed. It will be a little weird to do Bootstrap on a different day after five years of Wed afternoon. Food: 7:50 am Black currant jelly danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:20 pm 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, med banana Exercise: 9:15-10:00 am Yogilates class

Mon 10 Aug

Wow, it's warm this morning. You can feel the humidity even with the A/C on. The outside temperature was 73 when I got up at the normal time, higher than it's been all summer by a few degrees. We were supposed to get storms in the night, but they apparently passed by us. It's possible we have another hot streak coming this week. Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 10:00-11:00 am Pilates class

Sun 9 Aug

Gonna be a hotter one today again. So it goes. Gotta remember to register us for the Walk for Hope. Went out for a back-of-Schmeeckle walk before noon so we could take advantage of the lesser heat, though the humidity is nasty. Food: 7:45 am Cherry danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:40 pm 1/2 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, 1 c cucumber Exercise: 10:40-11:40 am Walk behind Schmeeckle

Sat 8 Aug

Gloomy cloudy day, but warm. Will head out soon to get pastries at the Market while it's hopefully less crowded. David was there today, training his wife in the selling. Food: 8:20 am Berry danish, 103 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 7:20-8:20 am Walk to Farmer's Market

Fri 7 Aug

Kind of groggy this morning, maybe due to weather, maybe going out with Heather yesterday evening (though I only drank one pint of Scotch ale and was home before 8 pm). Had a really nice visit sitting on the patio at Hilltop. Food: 7:50 am Cherry danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 1:25 pm 41 g turkey breast, slice provolone, butter lettuce, slice 100% whole wheat bread, AHA water Exercise: 9:00-9:55 am Body Pump class 10:00-11:00 am Yoga class

Thurs 6 Aug

Kathy said she is dealing with exhaustion and ear pain this week, so no walk til next week with my friend. Will try to motivate to get out on my own this morning after sufficient time to relax. We worked our butts off at Bootstrap yesterday afternoon, so a little less pressure to move is welcome. Looking forward to seeing Heather for dinner this evening on the patio at PJs. Hope it works out. Food: 7:50 am Caramel chocolate danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 5 Aug

Again the week is flying by. As soon as I can finish the Harley Merlin book due tomorrow, I need to start reading those insurance documents from Ben so I can make a decision and get that underway. Starting to feel pressure to get things done. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm 2 scrambled eggs, English muffin w/butter & peach jam

Tues 4 Aug

One more month to be a pre-senior citizen. Much as I've been looking forward to Medicare, it seems somewhat inconceivable that I'll be 65. That was always the threshhold to "old" when I was growing up. I remember making a sign for my mom's 65th saying something like "Welcome to being a senior citizen!" Not sure how I'll feel about that in a month when it's me. Food: 7:45 am Apricot danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 3 Aug

I'll be on Medicare in less than a month now. Card is already in my wallet. Gotta finish the paperwork and decision-making for the Supplement plan and apply at the beginning of September for SeniorCare. Received notice that we will get about $550/month toward Bob's health care premium at least til December, so the Security bill should plummet. Had a great spontaneous weekend in Door County. Liked the Feathered Star B&B very much. Room was spacious, comfortable, well-furnished with real antiques. Breakfast was a homemade coffee cake and very nice fruit salad, juice and coffee, with cereal available. Had great weather, picked beautiful cherries at Hy-Line, delicious dinner at CHOP on Saturday and lunch at The Cookery on Sunday, nice small hikes at Peninsula both days. Food: 7:50 am Almond danish, 103 g blackberries, coffee 2:10 pm 2 scrambled eggs, Costco energy bar Exercise: 10:00-11:00 am Pilates class

Sat 1 Aug

Taking a little mini-trip to Door County today to pick ripe cherries, eat at CHOP, and stay at a new-to-us B&B outside of Egg Harbor called the Feathered Star. We have passed it on the road many times but never checked it out. Their prices are reasonable so it may become a new resource. But first, walk to the Farmer's Market for pastries. It's nice that we can do Mass at our convenience by watching Fr. Tom online so we can just celebrate when we get home tomorrow. Plenty of good pastries now, fresh eggs, brats, and fish. We go to the home of fresh veg and bring home proteins and carbs. But in our favor, we have more fresh veg than we can keep up with from our CSA. Food: 8:40 am Pear danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee