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August 17 2015:
I get to sub in Stillwater again today. Love that I can throw my little book of mindfulness exercises in my bag on the way out this morning and get to use them during circle this morning!
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August 17 2012:
Yummilicious home made salsa with lunch!!! Thanks for the fresh tomatoes Kimberly … And doesn’t everyone have rocks on their kitchen table?
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July 20 2010:
We say farewell to my 18 year old cat, Cinamon on Monday, July 19, 2010.
Cinamon, you kept me company when I needed it most. I love you!
~ Happy Trails to You My Dear Feline Friend ~
**December 2021 Update – I was so sad that I needed to make this into a celebration of Cinamon’s life and the time we had together. Thank you to my veterinarian friend, Cathy Connelly, for taking tender care of Cinamon. Don’t let the smile fool you. I sobbed my head off as soon as I got into the car.
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Happy New Year from Team TLC and Chad Basil the First!!
December 25 2021
Basil has been with us two weeks now. ❤️ He’s leaving his safe space underneath the bed more often. He comes out to just relax, or play with his toys with Thomas. But if Thomas moves, he’s straight back under the bed. Definitely still hides if he catches site of me.
Thomas left his door open one night this past week. I woke to suspicious signs that someone had been snooping around the tree. One ornament off the tree, and one gift knocked over. Good signs that Basil is getting more comfortable, trusting, and feeling safe.
Slow going. Yet, we’ll get there. It’s actually good that it is slow going, as it’s giving Lillian the opportunity to get used to knowing Basil is here, even if hidden. I’m concerned that Basil won’t warm up to Thomas, or any of us. It seems to be moving slower than a snail’s pace.
December 24 2021
Cranberry sauce and green bean casserole ready for tomorrow. Felt like cooking, experimenting, so made a vegan mushroom loaf for me and Thomas for tomorrow.
December 25 2021
Sending love to all, and warmth from 34 degrees! 🎄🎄🎄❄️❄️❄️🎄🎄🎄Team TLC, The Romano Duo, and Robert.
A beautiful afternoon with a lovely vegan dinner. My mom made vegan deviled eggs for me and Thomas. Very creative! Merry Christmas to all. May you be surrounded by love, joy, peace, and laughter.
Thomas took this photo during our drive home. This was right before I nearly threw up. 🤮 I have 4 wheel drive and can handle driving in snow, as long as I can go slow. However, when I can’t see the lanes, or the road in front of me, it absolutely unnerves me.
For local friends: Once I exited 580, getting on old 395, I was able to relax. I cannot handle the new freeway at night, in high winds or blizzard, snow conditions. I feel much safer on old 395, even though there was more snow on the road.
All good now. Car unloaded, ready to relax.
December 26 2021
Thank you to The Romano Duo! Who else got new slippers? ❄️☕️☕️☕️❄️ And since I get holes in them so quickly, two sets!
Thanks to my daddy for the new cold weather boots. Wide toe box, barefoot/minimalist style, and vegan. Need to send them back for a half size bigger to allow room for cozy socks. Love them!
December 16 2021
Sunday night we drove through the light display at Washoe Campgrounds. It was fun to have all of Team TLC in the car, being silly together.
December 16 2021
Tightening of the herbst appliance, and upper braces added yesterday. Next appointment is in February to tighten the herbst appliance again. Thank you to all who helped make this happen.
December 17 2021:
Thanks to Sharon for having me participate in this fun feature!
Describe your ideal Christmas.
My kids and I would spend Christmas week in a cozy cottage in the forest. I would wake to find a steady flow of plump snowflakes falling, the ground covered in a sparkling, thick layer of snow. While the kids are still sleeping, I sit in front of the fire, with a view of the trees, my hands wrapped around a mug of hot coffee, made from freshly ground beans. I spend time reading while taking in the beauty of the moment.
Later in the day, after gifts have been exchanged, we bundle ourselves, going for a breathtaking walk amongst the snow covered trees. When we return we unbundle, slip into bathing suits, and have a soak in the warm, relaxing jacuzzi. We end the day by watching a favorite movie before drifting into a peaceful, restful sleep.
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December 21 2021
Isn’t he the cutest??!! Basil has finally started to venture from under Thomas’s bed. I told Thomas he has to take a photo of him every day until I can see him in person. 🤣😂🤣
Basil has been with us for one week now. He’s finally relaxing a little, not yet ready to leave Thomas’s room. I love his little white mustache and white toes. His full name is Chad Basil the First. 😂 We call him Basil.
You wouldn’t dare to think that he yowled for 3 nights straight in a row with that cute lil face, would you?? No, not him! Thank goodness we figured out the issue …. He wanted under Thomas’s bed.
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July 28 2012:
We braved a long walk down The Riverwalk to get some food…
Halfway there y’all!! Having some lunch while we’re waiting.
We made it!!!! Wahoo!!! Awesome view from our room. Time for some food!!!
Look close … Team Member T is with us!!
WOW!!!! This salsa is hot!!! Yum!!!!
Team TLC takes movie night with us wherever we go … Charlotte’s Web in San Antonio!!! We miss you Mr. T …
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August 18 2012:
It’s that time again … Library Adventures for Team TLC … We LOVE our library time!!!
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Team Member Lillian and I just finished another one of her “abstract drawings” …. This one is called Egyptian Eye …
