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Good morning again. I went to the gym and Sue and Rita went to the dog park. Sue reports that Rita had a wonderful time racing all over the place. She made friends with two other doggies that were there. Rita loves it because she can be off lead there. We are keeping her on lead all week when we go out. She normally doesn't run off when MJ and Mitch are around, but we don't want to risk having her try to take off and find home. We were in St. John's last year on the Zaandam and went up to the top of Signal Hill and walked down. We did make a rest stop at a chocolate place that had out of this world chocolates. Oh, my! Here's the view of the Atlantic from the top of Signal Hill. The Zaandam from the trail down. The sail out from St. John's.

Good morning, everyone! We had an interesting evening. DS Mary Jo and DBIL Mitch dropped off their dog, Rita. Rita is spending the next week with us while her mom and dad are in California. I think she is adapting just fine. Mary Jo is a helicopter parent and sends continuous texts wanting to know how she is doing. She slept well last night. Wouldn't go with Sue, so she ended up in my room. She did jump up on the bed this morning to let me know it was time to go outside. So, out we went. She won't go out the slider to the back yard, only the front door to use the front yard. Rita was not at all phased by the fireworks. She totally ignored it all. Up on the couch where she isn't allowed. Isn't that normal? @kazu That was a hard decision and I applaud you for making it. I think you and Ivan will do well in independent living. I'm so glad he can come with you! Thank you to everyone for the nice comments about Baby Addie. She is a cutie. We talked last night about how happy I am that I moved back from Ohio so I can partake of family events. If I was still in Ohio I wouldn't meet Addie until she was a year or two old. Is the zucchini starting to pile up? Never fear, we will show you all the innovated ways you can use zucchini starting with zucchini waffles. You always wanted to know, right? Zucchini Waffles I generally don't eat waffles because of the carb load and I'll be skipping these as well. But you might enjoy them! This recipe adds in some parmesan cheese. Parmesan Zucchini Waffles This one uses cheddar cheese and tops them off with an egg and avocado. Looks good to me! Cheddar Zucchini Waffles Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Good evening, everyone! We had a fun day today. Breakfast was nice with the family. There were 13 of us there including baby Addie. Addie was very good the whole time and just took in her surroundings while we ate. For today's cookout I made French Potato Salad. I think @kochleffel Paul mentioned this and I was curious and looked it up. I used Ina Garten's recipe. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/french-potato-salad-recipe-1914223 And here is Addie!

Good morning, everyone! It is going to be a hot 4th here in mid-Michigan, if you can believe the forecast. The meteorologists here have really been struggling the past few days. Yesterday was supposed to be rain, but it cleared up and we had the abundant sunshine we were supposed to have on Tuesday. We are meeting DB Bill and DB Jeff for breakfast this morning and then going to a cookout at DN Kourtney's this afternoon. DN Lizzy will be there with her new baby so we'll get to meet Addie. Today's meal is one I will pass on. My DS Barb loves black bean burgers, but I think they resemble hockey pucks. I want a real burger. The bean burgers also tend to be high in carbs. Black Bean Burger It looks good, but so do fast food hamburgers in the ads. Here's another version. Salsa Bean Burger This last one uses oats and whole wheat flour as binders. Bean Burgers Wishing you all a wonderful day and happy 4th!

11 @DeeniEncinitas I love the paintings and especially the first one. It would look so nice in my living room. @durangoscots Many years ago I rode the narrow gauge railroad. It was fantastic! I did have to have someone drive my car and meet me at the end.

Good afternoon, everyone! We had an eventful day today. When I got home from the gym we decided to go to the outlet mall in Birch Run, about 45 minutes away. So we loaded up in the car and away we went. We hit a couple of clothing stores and shoe stores. I got a deal - 70% off - on some clothes for our upcoming cruise as well as some new step in Skechers. We had a late lunch and brought half of it home for dinner. Then we headed over to Macy's at the Mall in Saginaw. That was a bust. The clothing selection is really pathetic and ugly to boot. So, we headed home. All in all, it was a nice day. I'm so glad you enjoyed the blue cheese coleslaw. You can use any vinaigrette dressing you like. I don't have a recipe for it, just kind of made it up after having blue cheese coleslaw at a restaurant. As everyone else has mentioned, you and Tana and the whole family are always in my thoughts.

Good morning, everyone! It is a dreary day out in mid-Michigan this morning. I'm not sure I believe the forecast as yesterday they said sun and it quickly turned cloudy and threatening rain. They then said rain in two hours, which didn't happen. Then heavy rain, which didn't happen. We did finally get some rain but it was just a drizzle. Today they say rain around noon. We shall see. @kazu I am sorry that your leg pain will require surgery, but since it does, the sooner the better. Is there anything that helps relieve the pain? We had fun at our pedicures yesterday. My toes are beautiful and I chose bright red for the 4th. While I am not a lamb fan, this recipe caught my interest. With the proper seasoning I like lamb, so I would give this one a try. I think it would be good with cucumbers in sour cream or a cucumber and tomato salad. This would have to be on a night when Sue isn't here because she won't eat any of it. The first recipe has interesting spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Grilled Lamb Kebabs Now, imaging those kebabs on a pita with some tzatziki sauce! Mmmmm. I can taste the garlic. In the next recipe they prepare the meat mixture in a food processor. That pulverizes the mixture. You then shape the meat mixture around the skewers. It is also noted that while you can substitute ground beef for the lamb, ground chicken and turkey do not hold up. This one uses cumin, coriander, mint, garlic, and ginger for the seasoning. Lamb Kebabs This one has a slightly different seasoning to it, but I am sure it is equally good. There is also a recipe for a garlic lemon yogurt sauce. Lamb Kofta Kebabs Wishing you all a wonderful day!

When visiting my sister I often cuddled up with her giant dog as he was scared of thunder and lightning. We spent the night on the tile floor of her kitchen once.

Absolutely! The corporate interests couldn't care less about patient care.

Lenda, it isn't the doctors in the medical practices that are owned by hospitals and insurance companies. Most of them are just as disgusted as we are. With my previous doctor in Ohio we used to look at each other when discussing the group that owned her practice and say, "I hate them!" But the problem is that it is almost impossible for a doctor to be in a stand alone practice. I have two friends who are trying to make a go of it in a private practice that they own. They have been at it since September of last year and have yet to draw a paycheck.

Glad to hear it! I can't wait to hear what @marshhawk Annie thinks of her version. Actually, Annie, it should go well. You just won't have the chunks of blue cheese in it. @Cruising-along Carolyn, I hate when they mess up with lab tests and such. I am still training my doctor on how to submit prescriptions. We finally got the test strips right. Now we have to work on the metformin and Ozempic. Although, I may just give up. The local hospital, who owns most of the physician practices here in town, dropped my insurance plan. It is a weird business plan as half the town has that same insurance. I guess they figure they'll get enough people from out of town to make up for it? Meanwhile, half of Midland will be going to Saginaw or Bay City.

Good morning, everyone! IT is a little nippy out this morning in mid-MIchigan, but we are promised a beautiful day full of sunshine and moderate temperatures. Sue threatened to stay up last night and stand guard over her hostas as there is a mother deer and her fawn living in the area. We saw them a lot yesterday in the yard. We also have a mother turkey and her 13 babies. Add that to the numerous rabbits, chipmunks, and squirrels in the yard and it is a wonder we have any foliage. Today is yoga day followed by pedicures for me, Sue, and DS Mary Jo. I haven't decided what color to do my toes but am leaning towards firecracker red for the 4th of July. We shall see! Today's meal is one I would love. I think you could use any firm white fish you like. It needs to be firm enough to stand up to the grill. The peperonata can be prepared the day before, if you wish. Grilled Fish This one leaves out the fennel, but does have a nice pepper medley. Fish and Peperonata I think I like the seasonings in this one the best. Grilled Fish and Peperonata Wishing you all a wonderful day!

I hope you like it! My family leaves only the serving bowl. Thanks, Lenda. I don't think that would make me like it any better than I did as a kid.

Joy, we will hold Bonnie close in our hearts. May her medical team be blessed.

Good afternoon. I did a quick trip to the gym this morning and then met DS Mary Jo and DBIL Mitch at the Doggy Park. We are taking their puppy, Rita, for them while they are in California. The puppy is 2 years old now and seems to be past the chew up shoes phase, but I think we'll be puppy proofing the house, just the same. I have had the LaCrema Chardonnay and it is one of our favorites. Every once in a while you can find it at Costco for $14. @Nickelpenny I am glad that the surgical wound appears to be doing better this round. Sorry about no ocean water for the time being. @ottahand7 I agree with the others that your DB does need a squeaky wheel. I'd rather be seen as a complainer than have him end up losing his leg. Hugs. Sometimes all you can do is go with the flow. When we were teaching middle school our team had a saying: If you can't fight and can't flee, flow.