Monthly Archives: May 2014

Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Posted on May 31, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

So, what exactly does one do with an extra $360.00 dollars they saved on not purchasing cigarettes for a whole month? I started with a little home improvement. Flowers in the back yard, a newly planted garden in the front … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Flood

Posted on May 30, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

The ragamuffin gunner is returnin’ home like a hungry runaway He walks through town all alone “He must be from the fort,” he hears the high school girls say This countryside’s burnin’ with wolfmen fairies dressed in drag for homicide … Continue reading →

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05-30-14 – Friday

Posted on May 30, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

“I will think positive, and be positive today simply because it makes me happy” Billy Brennan Blood Sugar is up again. OK, I have to admit, I have throwing down trail mix that has chocolate in it. In itself it’s … Continue reading →

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05-29-14 – Thursday

Posted on May 30, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

“After hard work it is good to take the time to relax. It heals both the body and the soul” Billy Brennan Results this morning are good with a 105 morning glucose reading and weight down to 170.0. I am … Continue reading →

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05-28-14 – Wednesday

Posted on May 29, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

I have good news to report this morning. Yesterday was the first day working in a new position and I previously posted that I purchased new dress pants. One being a pair of khaki’s that were a size 32″ waist … Continue reading →

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05-27-14 – Tuesday – Early Mornings

Posted on May 27, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

“I am wide awake and plotting the course of my day as the rest of the world is still asleep” Billy Brennan There is something very special about the early morning. I don’t know if it’s the silence that I … Continue reading →

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05-26-14 – Monday – Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

“It is Memorial Day. This day I thank those souls who have bravely fought on the front lines all around the world to allow me to live in freedom in this incredible country we call America. I thank those all … Continue reading →

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Mr Bruce

Posted on May 26, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

Cat’s try so hard to be human at times. Mr Bruce is just sitting here chilling out with his paws crossed. The only problem we are having with him is that he has learned to flush the toilet. Yea, I … Continue reading →

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Oregon Gardens

Posted on May 25, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

Today we visited the Oregon Gardens in Silverton, Oregon. The gardens were absolutely beautiful. I suppose their is not much I can say about the gardens that the pictures I took don’t fully capture. So enjoy the photo’s. I included … Continue reading →

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05-25-14 – Sunday

Posted on May 25, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

“Just for today I will find peace, love and joy on this glorious day” Billy Brennan My morning glucose reading came in pretty high this morning. So lets reflect on yesterday… Being on a weekend schedule I only ate 3 … Continue reading →

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