The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"

Saturday gratitude... Posted by Joan on 3/14/2026, 7:13 am

My five…(exciting news on #2)… Posted by Cindy on 3/14/2026, 11:53 am, in reply to "Saturday gratitude..." 1. Peaceful Saturday mornings. Several people in my weight loss zoom group were going to be gone so we are skipping our meeting. I got to sleep in! 2. I have decided to cut back on my working hours by 4 hours a week. Starting this next week I will work Monday-Thursday at the office and then on Fridays, I will work 4 hours from home and be off work by noon! I was going to take the whole day off as I can cut back to 32 hours and still be considered full time and get all my benefits, but I wasn’t planning on doing that for another year because I wanted to be able to save as much money as I can before I did that. However I feel like I can afford to cut back 4 hours a week instead of 8 and be okay. I am doing this to spend more time with Ken. I know I will never regret doing that! 3. Coffee planned at 1 with Kim! It will be good to catch up and then home for a nap! 4. Sweet puppies that make me smile. Maggie and Solomon are so cute. My 3 year old Solomon is such a goof and still such a puppy always jumping around. Miss Maggie is 12 and has slowed down a lot and her back legs are starting to fail her, so I’m not sure how much longer we will have her, but she is still my little girl. Love my fur babies! 5. This day and all it has to offer. God is good. Love you ladies!

This is great Posted by Cindyh on 3/15/2026, 1:27 am, in reply to "My five…(exciting news on #2)…" More time home with Ken! So happy for you

Thank you! Posted by Cindy on 3/15/2026, 10:18 pm, in reply to "This is great " I am excited.

I think it's wonderful... Posted by Beverly on 3/14/2026, 6:21 pm, in reply to "My five…(exciting news on #2)…" That you can work a 1/2 day on Fridays..That will make the weekend with Ken seem much better. Hope you had a good visit with Kim!

Yes…. Posted by Cindy on 3/15/2026, 10:19 pm, in reply to "I think it's wonderful..." We are looking forward to it!

Good for you! Posted by Joan on 3/14/2026, 5:48 pm, in reply to "My five…(exciting news on #2)…" You are able to spend more time with the love of your life... Ken! Enjoy it! Savor/cherish your time together!

Thank you Joan…. Posted by Cindy on 3/15/2026, 10:19 pm, in reply to "Good for you!" We are looking forward to it!

Thrilled for you! Posted by Krista on 3/14/2026, 5:28 pm, in reply to "My five…(exciting news on #2)…" Cindy, that is wonderful!

Thank you Krista…. Posted by Cindy on 3/15/2026, 10:20 pm, in reply to "Thrilled for you!"

That is exciting! Posted by Delta on 3/14/2026, 1:01 pm, in reply to "My five…(exciting news on #2)…" I am so glad that you can do that!

Me too!….. Posted by Cindy on 3/14/2026, 1:13 pm, in reply to "That is exciting!" I wish I would have scrimped and saved more earlier in our marriage. It is what it is and hopefully I can get our savings built up better over the next couple of years. How much is enough money to retire on??

That depends Posted by Delta on 3/15/2026, 1:30 am, in reply to "Me too!….." I always say if you can live on what one of you makes in retirement and Social Security, then you should be able to make it if you have any savings to cover emergencies and to replace things as you go along. The other person's check/retirement can give you some extra and or savings. Except for buying a house, which we plan to replace when we sell a house, we haven't touched our savings in three years.

Congratulations! Posted by Paula on 3/14/2026, 12:46 pm, in reply to "My five…(exciting news on #2)…" It's great having a half day off during the week. Eo many things you can't get done on weekends.

Thanks….and Ken….. Posted by Cindy on 3/14/2026, 1:00 pm, in reply to "Congratulations!" Likes that I am working from home in the morning on Friday. He misses me when I am at work and would love it if I would just retire now-but understands our need to build up our savings more before I do that. My thought is that in another year I will cut back to just a 4 day work week for a year and then retire. I’ll be 70 at that time and it will be time.

Five for me... Posted by Joan on 3/14/2026, 7:15 am, in reply to "Saturday gratitude..." 1. Once again, restaurants who clearly list allergens for customers who might be gluten/dairy free. I never understood how important this was until now. 2. Last Saturday when I made it through staying on track, I purchased a battery clock with a backlight that stays lit. I've used it for a week now and am pleased with my "reward." 3. I love how everybody here shares ideas and suggestions. I've learned so much from all of you. 4. We need rain. Hopefully, we'll see some showers soon. 5. FSF family and friends! I pray for all of you, your families, your friends in my daily prayers... and thank you for praying for me! Maintenance is a forever endeavor!

Joan Posted by Cindyh on 3/15/2026, 1:30 am, in reply to "Five for me..." John is allergic to Nuts and sesame. It’s so very important!!! And now all these chain restaurants are adding sesame flour to their bread is ridiculous and we have to carry bread if we “think” We might eat out for a sandwich ( chicken or burger. I can’t for the life of me understand why they think that’s a good move!!

I can relate... Posted by Joan on 3/15/2026, 9:30 am, in reply to "Joan" We have to carry food/dressing with us, too. It's what we have to do now.

Joan Posted by Beverly on 3/14/2026, 7:11 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." I agree... it's so nice to have the food information available allergens etc! BTW... I told you about the lower sodium salmon I buy bat Amazon. I said it was Starkist. But it's Chicken of the Sea. How does does the clock help you?

Beverly... Posted by Joan on 3/14/2026, 8:05 pm, in reply to "Joan " Thank you for updating the lower sodium salmon to Chicken of the Sea. The clock allows me to see the time in the dark which is especially helpful when we lose power. It serves as a nightlight in the bathroom.

I see!!! Posted by Beverly on 3/14/2026, 8:38 pm, in reply to "Beverly..." You see.... in the dark. Excellent!

Love your reward!…. Posted by Cindy on 3/14/2026, 1:13 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." How nice!

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