tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29833416475994267442024-03-06T14:01:47.233-06:00Paper Cut ScreamsWelcome to my world.Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger961125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-50111600870935905902020-08-11T15:25:00.003-05:002020-08-11T20:26:08.648-05:00What to do....what to do<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I chanced upon this photo taken in Florida. I don't know the people, although I see a man who looks like Lon.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4b7n9AlK1nr49UYyHq_CNTJjOB-IsvU2zMWvPgao5sW2zz6gf6V0TnwADs_iXOGYrr-My9TJotPMk4kQ8yGQYgKyN0iYlzvOBU1QB1KjMFnCxdZrdjC_u4RFp82AN7PJ9kaV60ewdwPV/s2048/DSCN3660.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4b7n9AlK1nr49UYyHq_CNTJjOB-IsvU2zMWvPgao5sW2zz6gf6V0TnwADs_iXOGYrr-My9TJotPMk4kQ8yGQYgKyN0iYlzvOBU1QB1KjMFnCxdZrdjC_u4RFp82AN7PJ9kaV60ewdwPV/s640/DSCN3660.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>on the far right. I must have drank too much if I don't know</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for sure what my husband looks like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <p></p>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-37606907232851323572020-08-10T13:40:00.002-05:002020-08-10T13:49:11.113-05:00Trust<p>I used to trust people. I don't trust just anyone anymore.</p><p>could have avoided losing trust if I had used my head. A friend isn't a friend when he or she helps herself to what is yours.</p><p>I've put all of my anger, frustration, loss of self confidence and disrespect as far from me as I possibly can. God's word and sacrament have helped me tremendously. 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Nothing can get me down anymore when I put trust where it rightfully should be placed.</p>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-65678815464109846622020-08-05T12:00:00.004-05:002020-08-05T13:42:23.336-05:00IQ TestsDo you know your IQ?<div><br /></div><div>I'm curious as to what mine is.</div><div><br /></div><div>This photo was taken in Sarasota, FL. The main entrance to Bonefish Grill has this awesome handle.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know what a restaurant and IQ test have in common but they ended up hand in hand on my post today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Somethings have to go unexplained.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bye,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9fU8DbjUjUpWUkI3scT-jGed2uRmpP17YpS4btFFRj7ZJDG8Q8dNXGFGihg4Fdb_5hgGCtzneaB7EzzguMaXgNdKp2pgxipc3hbnsMYnOUKf7_9u3e1n3q0uffwbIMIcKdOA-4RncyNA/s2048/DSCN3666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9fU8DbjUjUpWUkI3scT-jGed2uRmpP17YpS4btFFRj7ZJDG8Q8dNXGFGihg4Fdb_5hgGCtzneaB7EzzguMaXgNdKp2pgxipc3hbnsMYnOUKf7_9u3e1n3q0uffwbIMIcKdOA-4RncyNA/s640/DSCN3666.JPG" /></a></div> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to IQ tests. Have you had one or do you know how one goes about being tested?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took a test online a few minutes ago. I'm feeling frazzled but my results showed I was above average. That's good.</div>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-16110128782996655052020-08-04T19:58:00.004-05:002020-08-05T11:32:50.416-05:00Yahoo To You<font face="verdana"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWBdQiWDeJoFbHWcW7e6At6w8Tx3UV_SGSiAiiNQXCDntmLIJklWIb5UVKIql3YqqVj3jxCTWDcTEm9MJg3bYMqkYRnomVW4wz8Buztq8AmuRbj0CmtlwVakWKgSGqUoxrfUra24JNRrm/s2048/DSC05926-EFFECTS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWBdQiWDeJoFbHWcW7e6At6w8Tx3UV_SGSiAiiNQXCDntmLIJklWIb5UVKIql3YqqVj3jxCTWDcTEm9MJg3bYMqkYRnomVW4wz8Buztq8AmuRbj0CmtlwVakWKgSGqUoxrfUra24JNRrm/s640/DSC05926-EFFECTS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Yesterday, I resolved to write regularly on my blog. I don't want to screw up so I'm sitting at my laptop with no sense of direction. After a deep breath, I'm off and running.</font><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">To begin, the photo you see was taken in our backyard. We feed birds all year round so there is always one to photograph. This female cardinal is looking straight at me. I enjoy capturing that moment.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">provide.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">I spent most of my day at home; I'm making homemade body lotion to sell at the farmer's market soon. Today was my second day spent in the kitchen. It's time consuming but fun. The essential oils I add, give them a pleasant scent. I use coconut oil, shea butter, vitamin E, aloe, olive oil, beeswax and a bit of honey in my concoction. I have an ample selection of jars in many sizes to put the lotion in once it is melted down. The beeswax pellets take a while to soften and blend with the other ingredients. </font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">This morning, I started my day with a walk with my next door neighbor, Carol. We usually walk for about 45 minutes every morning. It's a great way to get the body moving and the company is an additional pleasantry.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">I took an aquarobics class at the Y also. I found it enjoyable although I couldn't see what the instructor was doing as she led the class. She was up to her shoulders in water so I just had to guess what moves to make. the resistance the water provides makes everything a bit more challenging to do.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">I was pleased to get a call from Norma. She was a neighbor for many years but has since moved about a mile away.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">Getting books published is always running through my mind, a constant companion. I'll let you know when things start to happen.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">With those words, I close my blog for now.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">Sleep well and come back again tomorrow.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">Cheryl</font></div>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-91837652725793694892020-08-03T21:51:00.003-05:002020-08-03T21:57:49.515-05:00I should be sleeping but not yet.<font face="helvetica">I really want to start using my blog again. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlE8zl_Y4wxUYkK9vQ-oEBSW2qSVCjkBsGerX0IJT2P3CJXzhM56ZJdUO3h0neD_KDY8TglIAU_GV6qVFcyIB5HWktQCnwJe_kZEtiWl6zC9oDueN-t15msG7VV0aEfzlkQvK0wjZcQSN/s2048/DSC06735-EFFECTS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlE8zl_Y4wxUYkK9vQ-oEBSW2qSVCjkBsGerX0IJT2P3CJXzhM56ZJdUO3h0neD_KDY8TglIAU_GV6qVFcyIB5HWktQCnwJe_kZEtiWl6zC9oDueN-t15msG7VV0aEfzlkQvK0wjZcQSN/s640/DSC06735-EFFECTS.jpg" /></a></div> Tonight, I am getting the ball rolling..</font><div><font face="helvetica"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica">If I set a time each day for a few words, who knows what will blossom. A</font><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> photo is a good prompt. This picture was taken sometime last year or even longer ago. In recent years, I spoil myself with a cabana on the gulf shore of Siesta Key, Florida. I also spoil myself with a beer or two. We also relax with margueritas or Bloody Marys. Morning coffee on the balcony is a must. From the 4th floor we have an awesome view of the day as it unfolds.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I feel myself fading so I'll sign off for now.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Come visit my blog again. I enjoy that a lot.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><font face="helvetica">Lon and I absolutely adore the time we spend down there, normally twice a year, but we missed our plans to go in March this year. Perhaps, this fall, we can get down there.</font></div><div><font face="helvetica"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica">It seems like a hundred years since my feet touched the pure white, powdery sand.</font></div>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-54475773582735668952020-07-24T20:54:00.003-05:002020-07-24T20:54:49.430-05:00Back to Beer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This six pack was purchased 5 years ago in Sarasota at The Big Top Brewery. We've visited at least a dozen breweries over the years. It's always an enjoyable experience.Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-18736883295167269322020-07-24T20:33:00.000-05:002020-07-24T20:33:01.969-05:00A Sample Blog. Birds Drawn into Our Yard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For several years, when my two brothers from Michigan would be in town for the Thanksgiving weekend, I would mail all four of my brothers, schedules of what we were going to do, when and where. Being the only girl in the family, I assumed I should be in charge. Isn't that presumptuous?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Why do I have a blog?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Usually after slight deliberation, I have a subject that floats to the surface of my consciousness. Today, nothing is coming forward. To kill time, I will write about what I see: As I look out my window, directly above my laptop screen, I see snow falling on our front yard, on the road and on the neighbor's house and yard. Since early today, we have received a few inches and are expecting a few more before nightfall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have an appointment tomorrow at 11:00 in Roscoe, IL, only a few miles from here. I don't foresee any travel problems but do miss our Silverado pickup truck when there is snow. I haven't driven very much with our GMC Terrain on treacherous roads so it's something to be concerned about. I'll allow plenty of time to get to NorthPointe. I should be fine. I may go to a class at the YMCA early morning depending on what I decide after I wake up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To go or not to go. That is my biggest dilemma now that I'm retired. Whereas, for 28 years, I went to my place of employment Monday through Friday, now I am free to go wherever, whenever, within reason. My decision making skills are getting daily opportunities, thus I'm hopeful that before long, I will be a polished, practiced retiree, capable of navigating through the many hours in my days with little concern. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It just dawned on me that rather than posting everything I put on my blog, I could make my entries entirely for myself, as a journal of sorts. I believe that writing one's thoughts can be therapeutic. Over the years, I have kept spiral notebook journals somewhat regularly. Somewhat means I've made months of daily entries and then have gone months and even years without a word. Perhaps regularly is the wrong adverb. Intermittently may be more accurate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sitting here at my laptop, I'm operating without much inspiration. That's a good reason to bring this post to a close. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Solitary words aren't my choice for this post. Today, I will share and hope it is worth reading. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The fresh air was much needed. Walking north was a bit chilly on my face but the sounds of birds singing erased the discomfort.</span><br />
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Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-58028753108614267992020-01-29T07:22:00.003-06:002020-07-24T20:44:22.469-05:00It's Been 8 Months and Counting Since I Retired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I see myself in this robin. Does he look uncertain to you? I selected this photo from my archives because that’s how I often feel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Retirement is a challenging undertaking. I didn’t simply walk away from my job. From a routine that spanned 28 years, I stepped into a world full of possibilities. I have many interests. Each one is tapping my shoulder, whispering promises in my ear. I’m trying to undertake too much, too soon. My personality pushes me beyond my actual limits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I’m stumbling. I haven’t fallen. I have good physical balance. I believe over time, I will achieve better overall balance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know my case isn’t unusual. Drastic change always demands adjustments. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I can see the light. I will follow it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Follow your light.</span>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-29688720694391905082020-01-23T16:27:00.000-06:002020-01-23T18:19:30.832-06:00Nothing Nicer <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My dear friend, B'Lynn, took me to lunch today to celebrate my birthday. She has been doing that for many years. Nothing could be sweeter.</span>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-5237325847919327452020-01-20T14:33:00.001-06:002020-01-20T14:33:40.245-06:00Seventy-One Years and Just Getting Warmed Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Birthdays are a blessing. I’ve always embraced them although the decade marking years have presented a challenge. This year isn’t one of those so I’m charging full speed ahead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This past year, since I turned 70, was a winner. Besides reaching that milestone, Lon and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by taking a Panama Canal cruise and I retired in November. Phew, what a year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I’m excited by everything. Wherever I look, I feel blessed with the view. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I thank Lon and Jared and all of my family and friends, for contributing (each in their own unique way) to the joy I am experiencing.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I can't find my photos of our library so I posted this extremely unusual beer bottle label instead. I like to include a photo with every post to entertain my readers. This label is one of the craziest I've run across.<br /><br />I visited the Beloit Public Library this afternoon to return a book I borrowed. I wandered around and was pleased with the atmosphere and appeal.<br />I'm happy that our city is maintaining and stocking this facility. The written word is available on all of our technological devices which I've been predicting would cause libraries to become extinct.<br /><br />I didn't check another book out because I'm hoping to read a few books I wrote years ago. Yes, I wrote a couple of books just for the challenge and fun of it. I'll share some information about them in future posts.<br /><br />I hope to spend more time at our library even if only to spend time there for a change of scenery during these unpleasant winter days.<br /><br />Do you visit the library in your area? </span></td></tr>
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<br />Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-66011332184100510302020-01-12T14:56:00.003-06:002020-01-12T14:56:55.575-06:00Hi, How is Your Day Going?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’m sorry. I forgot to put on a happy face.<br />
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Feelings don’t always work their way to the surface. Although, I look sober, I’m happy to the point of being giddy. I have recently experienced joy unlimited.<br />
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I would tell you how this is occurring, but I have no recipe. I can share that I retired this past November. Perhaps that’s the recipe. I’ll tell you what I think.<br />
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My stab at a Happiness Recipe:<br />
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Have faith in God and spend time with Him.<br />
Pay attention to what you say and do.<br />
Treat others with all the respect you can muster.<br />
Exercise.<br />
Eat healthy.<br />
Rest.<br />
Have a beer a day.<br />
Smile every chance you get.<br />
Love like there is no tomorrow.<br />
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My recipe works for me. I hope and pray whatever guidelines you are following, bring you joy. Feel free to use the ingredients listed above, if you wish.<br />
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Choose happiness and love at least three times a day and use a soup spoon.<br />
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<br />Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-56487915575391854452020-01-10T11:54:00.000-06:002020-01-10T11:54:54.861-06:00I'm Not As Young As I Used To Be <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Seventy years passed since that picture was taken. I don't recall anyone asking me to please pass the years. They independently went by in the blink of an eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made a rather unexpected decision and retired less than 2 months ago. It would seem to be a perfect opportunity to slow down. My problem is that I am overwhelmed with all the choices I have to fill my days. I'm not good, yet, at pacing myself. I'm like a kid in a candy store. Everywhere I look, I see something that attracts me. Thus, I'm rushing from one thing to another, filling my cart to the brim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, I awakened with plans to go to the Y's Way to Fitness class. I climbed out of bed at 5:30 and within about half an hour, I realized that exercising wasn't appealing at all. I've spent all morning, moving from chair to chair to couch to couch. I've been on my cell phone, laptop and i pad between many, many moments when I put my head down on a pillow or curled up in my chair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why? Because yesterday, I participated in an extra challenging one hour pilates class and then spent over an hour playing racquetball. A few months ago, daily leisurely walks were the only exercising I did. Oh, I should mention that I worked out in the Y's Way class on Monday followed by racquetball and then on Tuesday, I exercised my body with pilates and racquetball and a one hour walk. Wednesday I rested, hallelujah.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really do need to pace myself. I need to think before I act. I need to prioritize. I need to do a lot of things differently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So that's my story and I'm sticking to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Excuse me, it's nap time again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-20831071122010351732020-01-09T15:35:00.000-06:002020-01-09T17:59:12.999-06:00Winter Weather Warning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We will be getting snow this weekend if the weathermen are right with their predictions.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our snowman has never looked so concerned. Perhaps he can gauge snow related predictions more accurately than the rest of us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We've had fine winter weather, thus, I'm excited regarding the forecast. Lon is ready with his snowblower and never complains about having to use it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I hope everyone in this area finds something magical about this weekend, weatherwise and otherwise. </span>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-20004445312671547542020-01-08T15:56:00.001-06:002020-01-08T15:56:16.003-06:00My Son, Jared, On Vacation With Us Over the Years<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today seemed like a good day to share some photos of my son, Jared. I hope to share more in the near future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Please don't tell him I did this. He'd rather I didn't, but I sure enjoy it). </span>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-85588528913869954562020-01-06T16:04:00.001-06:002020-01-06T18:43:00.196-06:00Racquetball Reunion<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This morning, I played racquetball with Margie. We used to play each other back in the seventies and eighties. We’re both excited to be back at it again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Playing on the Y’s present courts requires adjustments. The old Y had concrete walls which the ball bounced off better. We can’t play like we used to but we will get used to these deader walls eventually.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We both are looking for aerobic exercise and we’ll get it as we chase after a racquetball in our competitive games.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Totally unrelated to the photo, the Hatha yoga classroom at the Y was extra heated this morning. The large room was wall-to-wall yoga mats with enthusiasts perched on them. I think an hour long class is challenging but I kept up with all of the poses and was glad I participated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I’m an exercise enthusiast and enjoy it in many forms. If you presently aren’t, try it. I bet you’ll like it. Walking is an easy way to exercise and a great way get started at moving your body.</span><br />
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<br />Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-7432371515481490912020-01-03T09:45:00.000-06:002020-01-03T09:45:44.510-06:00Footprints in the Sand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Crescent Beach, Siesta Key, Florida<br /><br />We get to decide where we leave our footprints. When we get to the end of the beach should we turn around and walk back? We could. That would be splendid. But, listen up. Why don’t we go where most don’t, that is, venture around Point of Rocks and see what’s out there?<br /><br />Looking ahead into 2020 is invigorating. I plan to venture around corners into the unfamiliar. Will you make similar plans?<br /><br />I bet it will be fun.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-27136314222072027252020-01-02T15:02:00.001-06:002020-01-02T15:02:18.170-06:00I'm Recycling<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the Christmas season, this was our message.<br /><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Going forward, after minor adjustments, this is our recycled message.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-82585990317602461352019-12-31T13:49:00.001-06:002019-12-31T15:24:17.643-06:00December 31st, 2019, My Favorite New Year's Eve Ever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">New Year's Eve nudged me from my cozy bed early this morning. Reviewing my day so far, I can say I've done a year's worth of work already today. The Ever Ready bunny rep is applauding me. I'm about to initiate my holiday celebration with a Raspberry Tart beer brewed and bottled by New Glarus Brewing Co. here in southern Wisconsin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Three extraordinary occasions occurred in 2019.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. I turned 70.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. I retired.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Fortunately, I don't feel 70, Lon and I are happier together than ever before, and I'm finding retirement is a joy I didn't foresee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I plan to become best friends with my blog. I am easily motivated to pound out a few words and post a few photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-24979551730631562262019-12-29T11:51:00.001-06:002019-12-29T11:51:31.224-06:00My Beloved Photo Archives<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tom and Jerry's are my favorite Christmas time treat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coloring is a joy with gel pens.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The variety of coloring markers, pencils and pens available is endless.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Lake Vermilion, this resort is a favorite.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Petunias are beautiful and easy to grow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mother loved observing birds and taught us to do the same.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm amused by this unusual pose for a robin. Looks like he's watching something very closely over his head.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Metallic gel pens go on very smoothly, makes coloring so effortless.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another glimpse of my leisure time effort results.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My recent photos are on my phone. I have no clue how to get them to the laptop I'm using for my blog posts. Until then, I'm using photos stored in my computer archives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you enjoy them.</span><br />
Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983341647599426744.post-43233235266417553732019-12-26T15:44:00.002-06:002019-12-26T15:44:32.669-06:00Ahhhhhhh.....What a Wonderful World!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crescent Beach, Siesta Key, Florida</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wooden container that my father made and my mother painted using the rosemaling technique</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I completed the biking part of a biathlon and was about to put my bike down and start the run.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A newly emerged monarch butterfly</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A pelican coming in or taking off</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A hawk in our back yard dining on a bird that he scooped up from our feeder</td></tr>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I hope you enjoyed this hodgepodge of photos from my archives. </b></span>Cheryl Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.com2