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Thank you for your response. I’ve been blessed to have the best doctors at the University of Minnesota thought my life.

My daughter lives her with me, however, will be moving in a few months. She has a great dog that has been wonderful company to me after my husband died. She gives lots of cuddles! I don’t have any current hobbies but want to get back into painting and restoring furniture. Also have to paint all the rooms in our house to update, if I’m still able.

Take care!

Hi, @mayofeb2020, Yes, there are both male and female zucchini blooms: "Male blossoms are attached to a long stem. Look behind the flower for a swollen base. Flowers with the swollen base are female, as this is the ovary that later develops into the zucchini after germination. Only the male blossom has a stamen in the center of the flower.
http://www.scienceofcooking.com/difference_male_female_zucchini_blossom.htm...

I have trouble with snails and roly-poly bugs going after some of my veggies. Also some flying insects will nibble off the tops as they are first emerging. No problems with my Swiss Chard either but some veggies just seem to be more prone to attack.

My kitty, Precious, would love to be entertained by the sight of flying squirrels. She watches the brown squirrels scamper along branches and run up and down the large tree fronting our picture window but flying squirrels would be a great diversion for us both!

@mayofeb2020, Forgot to mention how happy I am that your visit with family was terrific! My daughter just sent pics of their trip to Vale area for a long Father's Day getaway. A vacation home with outdoor hot tub and multi-shots of mountain hike and woodland flowers. Next best thing to being with them is knowing our families are well and happy to be together, yes?

@fiesty 76. Yes, it was a very special treat staying with my daughter and her husband. It's nice to talk face to face with another human being. We all have been in seclusion since March other than my trip to the lab for blood work, so we feel safe. Her pantry is well stocked so there's no need to go anywhere. I canceled my dentist appointment for next week, don't feel ready yet. Maybe in August, that's a big maybe. She wants me to go again next month as LA Cañada Flintridge gets very very hot in summer.

Hi, jocelynk, I'm wondering if part of the reason you stopped walking after your husband passed away is that you are like I was after my beloved dog of 16 years died? It was incredibly difficult for me to resume walking again and I just stopped altogether for a long while. This Jan. I challenged myself to start again and named three days/week to do it as a new goal for the year. There are days when I really have to push myself out the door but even a short walk at the start of the day lifts my spirits. When Becky started this walking group, it was the perfect tonic to help keep me going. Are you up for a gentle dare? I walk on Tues/Thurs and Sat and so far, so good although there were some days when the walk had to be inside because of inclement weather. Wanna' join me next Tues through our cyber link? We can compare notes afterwards????

Hey @jocelynk Im Becky and we’d love to have you join us! @fiesty76 and @lioness are the Olympic walkers of the group! But, you needn’t try to keep up with them. Just get out and walk or exercise at home and make a habit of it!

@jocelynk Hi I.m one of the Olympic walkers as Becky said . When I can't get out and walk around our building as I'm 78 live in a sr. building I do chair exercises to youtube . Right now I am on zoom with the arthritis exercise it,s 1 hr. and went for a 15 minute walk . After stretching it makes you feel good to do a little more in exercise . At my building I started a sr. chair exercise but due to covid-19 just do what I can now since everything here is shut down . Come out and join us ,we,d love to have you ,it will make you feel better just to get out into nature ,smell the fresh air . See you on the virtual walking trail tomorrow with @fiesty76

Yesterday during my morning walk, as I was enjoying the peaceful morning air and the silence of the morning. As I was moving suddenly I was jarred back to reality by a croak of a frog as he jumped into the pond. After my heart recovered and resumed a normal beat, I had a good laugh because I realized that we both were similary affected by each other's intrusion.

@lioness, You are an inspirational leader! Thankyou and please be safe in your bldg.
@jocelynk , You certainly have a robust task ahead of you with the painting. Join us in a virtual walk when you can spare a minute. Will you be doing the painting? Have you given any thought to adopting a furry buddy of your own?
@1065408, I was thinking of you while walking one day. I was out early and the humidity was becoming increasingly unbearable. I have been careful to remember to use my inhaler during this central Kentucky heat. We are almost neighbors! I am just SW of you in Danville. Hope to see you along this virtual walk sometime when the weather is in your favor.

@rosemarya glad you had a good walk this morning. Hoping I too can get back to walking. Starting on nighttime oxygen for shortness of breath. Sure hope that improves daytime breathing. Stay well.

@rosemarya Thank you rosemary . I have always been a leader don't know any other way . You are very down to earth especially with your frog .Love it . My heart would pound if I was brought out of my thoughts that way . Take care . I,m being safe and the health dept is to come to our building and talk to those who where in touch with this person.