I've only been to the Big Easy once, and that was for two days, but I had the exact same impression. Not just food-the whole place was one sensual experience after another. No accident that the wonderfully sexy jazz and blues started there.

My five things:

1. Speaking of said jazz, I've found several channels of soft, mellow, jazzy beats (there must be a word for this genre). Very MmmmMmmm!



2. I actually love the gift to myself of a cleaning day.

3. Tickets to the Van Gogh Experience-seems to be a huge immersive exhibit with his paintings set to music. A little costly, but my favorite artist and it sounded different! This will probably be on the list on Thursday.

4. I slept in and cuddled with Junie the cat

5. The wonderful chicken wings at my favorite Chinese restaurant. I'm going to find a recipe and see if I can do it myself (but there's nothing wrong with treating myself, either).

1: pumpkin carving w grand daughters!
2: homemade from scratch chocolate cake w chocolate icing
3: coffee in the pavilion in the mornings w the Moon doggie
4: a really nice leg shave and moisturizing after w oil
5: the soft snaps of a wood wick burning in a new candle

1. As I suspected, the Van Gogh experience. It was truly magical. It didn't shy away from his mental and physical challenges, nor his suicide, but the focus was on his art and how he saw the world. I think I cried.

2. I am now a Cross-Fitter. I'll just say that the thought of moving a few feet to bed on my worn-out leg muscles gives me palpitations. I love it.

3. I bought myself a Ninja Foodie, that seems to do everything but the dishes. I made chicken breasts with Rice-a-Roni at the same time, and while the chicken was a little overcooked, how can you beat dinner in 15 minutes?

4. I got a perfect lesson in my Russian app class. I see that class and Cross Fit as the same: just show up, put in time, and you'll get better.

5. Junie the cat, who comes over with "What are you doing? You're supposed to be petting me!"

Five things I’m grateful for today 🎁❤️🎁
 

1) For top leadership in corporate organizations who don’t kowtow to political figures.

2). For all the people who serve in our military and top military officials who won’t kowtow to political personalities who do not have America’s best interests at heart.

3). For people who care about others who don’t even have the freedom to move about safely in society because of direct or indirect hate from others.

4). For doctors and nurses who truly care about the health of those who need healthcare regardless of ability to afford healthcare and provide healthcare to those of us in life or death circumstances.

5). For social activists who give tirelessly of their time and energy to help educate American’s understand social and cultural issues that affect us all.

6). For the natural beauty we still have and for climate change activism to help create change in our everyday environments that deserve and need protection so we have clean soil, clean water and clean air. Becoming zero net carbon is how we change our planet’s dire situation.

7). For my family of chosen friends and for certain members of my own family who respect and love and care about me. I love and care about and respect you too. :stillheart: :stillheart: :stillheart: :stillheart:

- Good friends who last a lifetime
- Christmas tree ornaments, some of which I've had for a lifetime
- My sister, whom I've had for her lifetime
- My boy, who I hope to spend the rest of my lifetime with
- Pumpkin muffins, which will stay on my waist for a lifetime

*the amazing support and love I've felt from several close friends during my recovery.
*I met a friend on this site MANY years ago who has become one of my most cherished friends and chosen family.
*I've had zero nerve pain in my feet since surgery
*all the homemade meals my best friend has made during my recovery and all the care
*sunshine and hope

1) Access to clean water and clean sources of food

2) A safe place to live

3) Friends and chosen Family

4) Time to enjoy life’s many pleasures

5) being single and living a good life (free of conflict)

— 5 —
 

1). I’m not a Republican. I’m a democrat.

2). The ability to discern right from wrong.

3). I’m the type of person who would rather be surrounded by incoming immigrants. White Nationalism is a serious cancer in our country.

4). I’m the type of person who supports small town business, especially businesses owned by women. I don’t support Bezos (Amazon, Prime or Whole Foods or any business owned by Bezos). I also don’t support Musk (Tesla, etc), nor do I wittingly or unwittingly support any business owned by any Republican.

5). I like being around people who support Democracy. If there is even a scentilla or trail of a scent that spells “Republican” about any person, then please use the exit. You’re not welcome in my life.

1) my very beautiful granddaughter and the joy she brings to my life 🥰

2) time to fully rest from a really hectic stress filled day (or week). Rest is so important: laze around, no timeline to worry about, nourishing yourself with sleep and good food and lots of water.🤙

3) feeling cared for by family and friends and reciprocating that care back to your loved ones.❤️

4) making time to enjoy an activity you rarely get a chance to enjoy. ☺️

5) saving up for the next rainy day vacay (fall will be here soon: a drive to the coast for the beautiful fall colors among trees and to enjoy a meal at your favorite coastal destination). ☔️🦋😇

1.) A great dog who, although she is disturbed by fireworks, manages to remain calm.

2.) Three Little Birds by Bob Marley

3.) Air fryer treats

4.) A clean kitchen and bedroom

5.) Bromelain