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"

Gratitudes for today. Posted by Beverly on 6/22/2026, 7:53 am Let's share.

Mine Posted by Cindyh on 6/23/2026, 1:19 am, in reply to "Gratitudes for today." That the tornadoes missed us. An hour east of us in Illinois 2 poor souls died yesterday in an ef3 tornado! So sad. Others injured also. The 2 that passed were in different homes also. The ability to have a slow quiet lazy day that we had today. Much needed Hoping Krista’s dad is improving Cindy is enjoying her time off with Ken A fairly quiet week until Sarah and family come in Thursday for her Saturday wedding. We have the rehearsal Friday also. I already want my quiet house back and it’s not even here!

My five… Posted by Cindy on 6/23/2026, 12:49 am, in reply to "Gratitudes for today." 1. That my brother wasn’t hurt when he fell in his apartment today. 2. Time spent with Ken. 3. High winds overnight caused a big limb to come down and another one to snap and is just hanging over our power line. Gratitude is I called our friend that has helped us with some things in the past and he is coming over tomorrow to get the limb down out of the tree. 4. One more day off with Ken. I have enjoyed this time off. 5. All the blessings I have. God is good.

Mine Posted by Paula on 6/22/2026, 9:48 am, in reply to "Gratitudes for today." Tony has run away x4. Finally figured out how he was doing it. He had popped off the metal clips that attach the chain link mesh to the bottom rail and was just pushing the fence back and out he went. My neighbor came over and replaced the clips with heavy duty zip ties. Tony is very frustrated with the whole thing and spends most of his outside time trying to figure it out. Soon, he'll move on to another place to try to escape. Busy work week. Don't feel up to it but off I go in a bit. From Carin: "Auntie, how are you feeling today? Are you feeling sane, stable, normal? I'd like to share something with you that proves you are all of those things." I knew immediately where this was coming from and asked, "Is it a comparison to my sister?" I figured my sister had done some majorly stupid, hurtful thing that to Carin, proves my sister is crazy. Carin was stunned that I had immediately figured out what she meant with her opening statement. I told her our senses of humor are often in sync. I know it's not really funny that my sister was at it again but the play between my niece and me was.

Paula…how old is Tony? …. Posted by Cindy on 6/23/2026, 12:54 am, in reply to "Mine" I can’t remember if you told us. He sounds like a handful! I am glad you figured out where he is getting out and was able to fix it. Carin is a sweetie! I’m glad you two are so close!

He's 4. Posted by Paula on 6/23/2026, 9:37 am, in reply to "Paula…how old is Tony? …." Looks like a puppy but has the cunning and determination of a dog who has had a lot of life experience. He goes from being this sweet puppy who loves being loved on and needs a thunder coat because he gets so scared to a Master Mind Houdini and cat hater! Trainer took him by the cats at PetSmart waiting to be adopted. He stood and watched. Little body tense and trembling. He didn't react until a cat crept to the glass and stared at him. Then he barked and tried to lunge. The trainer just kept talking to him. Trainer said after that, he doesn't think Tony has a strong prey instinct. He's just scared of things he doesn't understand like cats.

I love that …. Posted by Cindy on 6/23/2026, 10:47 am, in reply to "He's 4." You have a trainer for him! I bet he will settle down. He is just a puppy-but clearly a SMART one! Hang in there Mama-all will turn out okay.

Sorry things aren't well :( Posted by Krista on 6/22/2026, 6:59 pm, in reply to "Mine" I wish I had a magic wand

Today was actually a pretty good day. Posted by Paula on 6/22/2026, 9:37 pm, in reply to "Sorry things aren't well :(" Thanks, ttk. Hope your dad is improving each day.

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