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05/11/2024

Connections
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"The question for us voters is whether or not we believe in the Great American Experiment: Freedom, Justice and Democracy. One citizen-One Vote, the Rule of Law... I mean no disrespect to supporters of Mr Trump, but to me the choice is very clear—Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will protect and preserve our Democracy. Donald Trump and JD Vance will not and their branding of anyone who opposes them as the “enemy within” actually threatens the very fabric of our democracy.

No matter what the opposing party has been saying, our economy is the envy of the world and our alliances have never been stronger.The radical and in my mind, risky alternative is to continue the paralysis and division that the Republicans seem to be committed to.

In my opinion, a Harris/Walz administration, built on and continuing with the extraordinary successes of the last four years, is the clear and rational choice. I hope you will join me next Tuesday in electing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz."

~ James Taylor

05/11/2024

14/09/2024

The Best Value at Sea
Viking includes more features and services than competitors, worth over $200 per person per day.

Feature Value
Shore excursion: 1 free in every port $79
Free Wi-Fi* $30
Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center $25
Beer, wine & soft drinks at lunch & dinner $18
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water $5
Port taxes & fees $15
Alternative dining at no extra charge $10
24-hour room service $3
Ground transfers with Viking air purchase $17
Self-service launderettes $1
Liquor & premium wines** $20
Gratuity** $17
TOTAL VALUE PER PASSENGER PER DAY:

Checkmark Viking $203

Princess $3

Holland America $3

Celebrity $90

Oceania $28
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** Can be pre-purchased and arranged prior to cruise

11/09/2024

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16/07/2024

Thoughts to Ponder.
Have a Great Week.

The older I get, the more I understand why roosters just scream to start their day.
You know you are old when you have "upstairs ibuprofen" and "downstairs ibuprofen."
How did doctors come to the conclusion that exercise prolongs life, when the rabbit is always jumping but only lives for around two years, and the turtle that doesn't exercise at all lives for up to 200 years. So, rest, chill, eat, drink, and enjoy life
If only vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
When I lost three fingers on my right I asked the doctor if I would still be able to write with it, he said, "Possibly, but I wouldn't count on it."
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise. But, that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Anyone who says their wedding was the best day of their life has clearly never had two candy bars fall down at once from a vending machine.
When a kid says, "Daddy, I want Mommy," that's the kid version of , "I'd like to speak to your supervisor."
Just once, I want a username and password prompt to say CLOSE ENOUGH.
Last night the internet stopped working so I spent a few hours with my family. They seem like good people.
If Adam and Eve were Cajuns they would have eaten the snake instead of the apple and saved us all a lot of trouble.
Weight loss goal; to be able to clip my toenails and breathe at the same time.
Some of my friends exercise every day. Meanwhile, I am watching a show I don't like because the remote fell on the floor.
For those of you that don't want Alexa or Siri listening in on your conversation, they are making a male version...it doesn't listen to anything.
I have many hidden talents. I just wish I could remember where I hid them.
My idea of a Super Bowl is a toilet that cleans itself.
Apparently, exercise helps you with decision making. It is true. I went for a run this morning and decided I am never going to do that again.

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15/07/2024

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15/07/2024

14/07/2024

Thank you all my Family, Friends, LOL
MEMBERS and clients. I appreciate all your prayers and comments that got me through this “Jiffy” total knee replacement The surgical team and Dr. Timothy Kavanaugh.
I know your prayers and great Dr & care got me through so successfully.
Just returned from Church. Good to be out and see LOL FRIENDS.
Folks asked how the surgery went Here’s a description of Friday.

Marc is here for a few days His lady friend Tammy in Dallas gave him those shirts a week ago to give to me. I’m sure she ordered them on line. She’s always thinking of us.

I was at the surgical center at 5:30am even after missing the Shea exit. Lots of construction on the 101 on the E side.
MET EVERYONE involved in my surgical team. ALL WOMEN except for Dr. Kavanaugh. I went into the OR at 7:34. I think I heard them say that. Not sure how long I was out. I told them I was a Red Head so they might have given me a little extra juice. LOL.

I THINK I was coming out of the anesthetic about 10:30. Was pretty groggy.
Saw Dr Kavanaugh and asked if he cleaned up all the arthritis. He said yes.
Using a walker I had to walk to a room and up and down 3 stairs. Then a wheel chair to the car. Marc drove and we were home by noon. Had 1/2 a sandwich and then slept 2 hrs. in the recliner with an ice bag on all day & night.
Did two sessions for 10 passive and 2 active minutes on my Rom tech machine.
The guys cooked dinner and ever few hours I walked with a walker around the house.
About 11pm I did about 20 laps around the island in the kitchen.
Slept in the chair from 1am -5am.
Time for a p*e break. Then Tom helped me into bed. I Slept some on my side til 9 and feeling quite. Feeling better than expected and Thankful for the prayers, Good comments and friendship.
Now Saturday at 7pm. Dinner is ready and here’s to a good night.
Love & Hugs
Karen.

11/07/2024

Jiffy knee surgery, Early morning tomorrow. Need to be at the surgical center by 5:30am. Leave the house by 4:45. Maybe I’ll stay up all night.
Surgery at 7. Hope to be home by 11 or 12. Marc’s flying in this afternoon. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

07/07/2024

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