OldMtWoman, so happy your DH is back in pocket, tired but safely home.
All of you are mentioning activities and great ideas I want to try but I can’t remember who…for example, I’m investing in spices also in bulk but hadn’t thought of putting them into smaller containers. I need to look into getting that jar sealer to go with my Food Saver machine I think. Although yesterday, when I was trying to vacuum seal some chicken breast was having a lot of trouble getting the bags to seal. My helper knows how to do this and she will be here tomorrow so I’ll get another lesson.
Today, I made English muffins again. Just love those things and I think I’m beginning to get the hang of cooking them without burning half the batch.
Someone mentioned thyroid issues….I’ve taken a pill for that for years but am beginning to research how I might try to control that condition through diet. What if pills were not available? The times I’ve forgotten them or tried to go without I definitely notice a huge change in my mood and energy level. My preliminary research suggests it’s not inconceivable that dietary changes might influence for the better.
Oh, yes…confession time….I’ve had a house guest for the past three weeks as a favor for someone and it has been really, really challenging. I’m just not able to be as flexible as I’d like to be dealing with other people in my space. Fortunately, she has now moved out and on and it’s such a relief. But, I’m still feeling a bit guilty for not being able to be more accepting/loving toward this lady who needed help and would like to have stayed here longer. But, for my own health and emotional well-being, I had to send her on her way. Someone mentioned feeling put upon by a neighbor whose dog requires frequent attention. I guess we all have to draw lines occasionally…it’s just hard to do and I relate to the dilemma.