@becsbuddy
I walked another 2 miles today and survived the 70° weather. When my brother came to pick me up today he had the air conditioner going so I turned my seat on warm and turned my side of the air conditioning temperature up to 80°. I’ll be marathon material in no time. I just wish I enjoyed walking. If walking wasn’t so painful I could go farther and wouldn’t mind walking. But ever since I stopped using the Fentanyl patch I hurt from my neck to my feet and walking intensifies it. When I swam 5 miles a day at the YMCA I drove across the street for an ice cream bar. Speaking of ice cream while I was walking the ice cream truck came by and believe you me it was all I could do to keep from getting a 50-50 bar. I love those things. But unfortunately I was strong and resisted the temptation. Well I have been thinking about that 50-50 bar ever since that ice cream truck drove by. I wanted it even more than usual because I haven’t had any candy cookies or any other sweets today believe it or not. And to make matters worse I even cooked today. Chicken in French onion soup with asparagus & sweet potatoes. I thought it was good. It wasn’t as creative as some of the concoctions hurricane Mary (@imallears) would make to satisfy her sophisticated palette but it will keep me alive.
Happy trails to y’all,
Jake

@becsbuddy Bet your dog enjoyed it along with you! We have dense fog here this morning, but I will get out for a short walk with my walking poles today. Down into the cul-de-sac and back, maybe up to the next corner. I always tell myself, you can turn around at any time, you're half way home. This morning's fuel-me-up breakfast is cottage cheese [my half cup daily dairy allotment] with a heaping tablespoon of crushed pineapple and a sprinkle of granola.
Ginger