Slatemaster

I ended up getting a job in a nearby town shortly after my son’s wedding. Later that winter, I found out a young lady I was acquainted with from my son’s school started her own salon—only a block from my new job!

I got together a few pictures recently to show her, ‘cause I was ready for a totally new ‘do. She knows me and my hair well enough to know which styles would work for me, and which would be too much work (I don’t want to spend a half hour in front of the mirror in the morning, my coffee is too important to me!).

In short, I got a new ‘do that I can do a couple of different ways, and I’m totally pleased with my new hairdresser!

I downloaded software from fitday.com last week. I love it! I’ve been using the online version for a couple of years now, but the downloaded version is much more versatile and comprehensive.

I’m down to 160. My starting weight nearly 3 years ago was 185, so I’m technically down by 25 pounds. My long-term goal is 125 (I’m 4’10”). Ouch, it hurt to say that!

Short-term goal: 155 by my birthday (Sep. 21)

Herbs are so easy to grow … and so satisfying to use in your cooking! I love walking out my kitchen door to snip some parsley, sage, or a couple of chili peppers.