Lack of oomph is a good description for the way I have been feeling lately. Sully wakes me around 6:30 so I can get him outside and feel more comfortable. I do that then I have my morning bagel with cream cheese and salmon that I eat while I am reading on-line comments, doing a double acrostic, and a crossword before I read my mail. By 9 or 9:30 I am having difficulty keeping my eyes open so I lay down on the sofa/futon and nap for about an hour. Afterward, I can usually get motivated to do some of the tasks that need to be done. Today I still have to take the recyclables down to the recycle bin. Then I can go into town and get some more birdseed -- the goldfinches seem to have taken a shine to the thistle seed lately.
I actually use neufchatel cheese (less fat) and I whip it up with garlic pepper sauce which not only gives it a little bite but also makes it spread more smoothly. I get most of my salmon from Wild For Salmon mostly their garlic pepper hot smoked variety. I also get cold smoked salmon from Captain Dan who has been an associate for about 30 years.
Lack of oomph is a good description for the way I have been feeling lately. Sully wakes me around 6:30 so I can get him outside and feel more comfortable. I do that then I have my morning bagel with cream cheese and salmon that I eat while I am reading on-line comments, doing a double acrostic, and a crossword before I read my mail. By 9 or 9:30 I am having difficulty keeping my eyes open so I lay down on the sofa/futon and nap for about an hour. Afterward, I can usually get motivated to do some of the tasks that need to be done. Today I still have to take the recyclables down to the recycle bin. Then I can go into town and get some more birdseed -- the goldfinches seem to have taken a shine to the thistle seed lately.
Up and moving is always a good sign, Don A. And thanks for the reminder of my favorite breakfast. I need to restock all the ingredients.
I actually use neufchatel cheese (less fat) and I whip it up with garlic pepper sauce which not only gives it a little bite but also makes it spread more smoothly. I get most of my salmon from Wild For Salmon mostly their garlic pepper hot smoked variety. I also get cold smoked salmon from Captain Dan who has been an associate for about 30 years.
Don't forget to read the funnies... I used to love Steve Canyon, Peanuts, and so many other great comics. Where are they all now? Where are we now?
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