Ramblings

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 Newsflash:  if you wrap gluten free bread in a wet paper towel and microwave it for about 15 seconds it tastes 1,000 times better.  Toasting also improves the taste and texture.

Though that “everything bagel seasoning” on the gluten free challah was different…I liked it, but it’s definitely…different.

Being gluten free had kept me out of McDonald’s and Burger King … my waistline says “thank you”.

It’s been a pretty drab spring — cool and rainy most days — but the forecast for summer says it’s going to be hotter than normal.  Thank goodness for air conditioning.

I bought some t shirts and shorts to wear this summer … still need a bathing suit… I’m enjoying buying clothes now that I don’t have to buy from a “plus size” shop.

Glad I bought my backup dress for the shower … I’m not seeing any progress on the customized dress.  The customized dress is purple, the backup dress is turquoise….purple is my favorite color but I’ve been told I look fantastic in turquoise… it’s nice to have choices.






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  1. AlanaMay 19, 2024 at 10:36 AM

    I have to go through my summer clothes and see what fits and what need to be replaced. I dread swimsuit shopping. Good luck with your shopping; it's a thrill to fit into a smaller size.

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  2. Liz A.May 19, 2024 at 8:10 PM

    Turquoise is a nice color. I understand that purple is better, of course. But they do work well together.

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