Diane...That's right, we will communicate in all sorts of ways.  Do you text?   Lunch today was marvelous, as usual.  Our family away from home.  It will seem funny stopping my blog, but I have been doing it every day for nearly a year now and I never thought so many of you were following me in this adventure.  It has been a marvelously, wonderful year with all of the support I have received.  I just never imagined such a scary disease could turn out to be the best thing that has ever happened to me.  I know that seems weird but my story runs deep. 


TO HELP YOU PASS UP THAT SECOND PIECE OF CHOCOLATE CAKE, YOU SHOULD:
A...Vow to get on the scale the next morning.
B...Remind yourself that it won't look good on your hips.
C...Make a fist.
D...Keep a bag of carrots and other healthy snacks handy.
Answer:  C:  For an instant hit of will power, clench your fist.  A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that tightening your muscles when faced with temptation can help shore up your self-control.  One caveat:  It only works in the moment, meaning, while you're actually staring down that slice.


SPECIAL DELIVERY
One day my 4-yr.-old granddaughter, Rylee, came over and we made a pie for her to take home.  I asked if her mother had whipped cream to go with it, and she shook her head no.  I told her I'd send some over and Rylee said,  "Don't send it in the mail!"


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Be kinder than is necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.