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good morning

I have not seen anyone wearing foam runners. At least if I do now I’ll know what they are.
Had one pair of Adidas many years ago. My feet did not like them, I gave them away. I just placed an order for two pairs of altras and one pair of topo. Joan I think you are the one who brought these to my attention. They are both zero drop shoes. My old feet are really liking the pair of altras I have. Joan believe you told me that you like the topo even better so I’m trying a pair of them. My feet have been giving me a little trouble here lately and I’m trying to preemptively strike. It’s easier to stop something before it gets too far gone.

just found a new physical therapy site. It is Dr. Charlie Johnson, PT. I’ve been having a lot of trouble for several weeks now with my back being stiff and my one hip being very sore. I found things on Bob and Brad and a chiropractic channel that helped me with my stiff back, but nothing was helping with my hip. Both of those sites have you stretching for what I think is wrong with my hip. But this guy says that’s the problem it’s already over stretched, so you need to contract it. So I did his two exercises that he showed twice yesterday and my hip is so much better this morning. He also had a very interesting video on massage guns. Because massage guns often help me, but sometimes they do not. They helped my back, but they were not helping my hip. He explained the reason for that too , so I have some new understanding of some things. So I am now subscribed to his channel also. As you get older, seems like you spend a lot of time keeping yourself working smoothly olaugh out loud.

zetta sounds like things are falling into place for you.

Iris, sounds like your cousin was a pusher. Dialysis is not an easy thing.

we are having cooler weather too David today, the high is 77. Hopefully I will find some time to work outside.

Lorita you try and stay cool.

there were some tornadoes and some damage in northern Ohio yesterday afternoon. Think most of it was up in the Cleveland area maybe. We were on the very southern edge of the storm and not too much happened here.

take care, everyone

Ron I hope you have a better day too.

here….meetings today…later

Ron— I hope the day is easier for you.

Iris— I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your cousin. That's always a sad thing.

David— I hope the BBQ is worth dealing with the weather.

Zetta— I'm glad you're settle in your new place. I hope the trip to AZ goes off smoothly. Do your pets travel well? I only ever did 4-5 hours tops with my cat. My parents used to drive MD to FL and back with their ancient cat. He wasn't a particularly nice cat, but he traveled really well.

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Cooler today— overcast and misty at the moment. All-day rain forecasted for Thursday and Friday. We could use the rain, but I'd forgotten how cranky it makes my joints.

Morning

Morning.

I haven't been able to post for some reason. I've kept up reading, just couldn't post. Very odd.

BBL, I have to pick up a prescription and I'm doing it before the excessive heat advisory comes into effect! Be safe everyone.

Lorita i ordered off of ebay. They are on amazon. Think they have their own websites too.

I have no foot pain when I wear them. The zero drop is supposed to help relieve the pressure off the front of your foot. The front of the foot is where I was having pain and as soon as I put them on no pain. My understanding is with zero drop shoe in the front of your foot and your back of your foot or at the same level. With a lot of regular shoes the heel is higher than the front of your foot putting pressure on the front of your foot. When I get time I’m gonna try to look around and see if there’s any dress shoes that are zero drop.

Morning

Ron

Jerilynn— I hope your DH is feeling better. Heat stroke/exhaustion can be dangerous. When I used to camp with the scouts at their summer residence reservation, they always seemed to pick the worst heat wave of the summer. It was a fulltime job keeping those kids safe from themselves. Some of the dads weren't much better.

Good morning, Ron— You're an early riser. I hope you had a better night.

Mint— The PT I saw for my knee was big on zero-drop shoes. He also suggested a more minimalist design that more closely replicates walking barefoot. I usually see such shoes intended for athletic and walking/comfort purposes, but I bet a plain ballet flat could serve as a dress shoe. My crazy aunt has toes that want to cross and pain from neuromas— her doctor has her wearing Vibram FiveFingers which are more like feet gloves than shoes several hours a day. She gets the looks when she wears them to travel or walking around town. She claims they're great.

Judith— What book did you select? I love picking picks for little kids— such fun.

Rain from the storm in the forecast today. It's been drizzling for the last 2 1/2 days from a different system so it's just soggy. Tomorrow is supposed to be lovely. I should weed as my front beds are a hot mess, but I should also take mom to the pool or something as I haven't seen her since Monday.

HB

Made beef and barley soup that was fabulous….leftover roast w drippings… carrots/ peas/broth/ onion/garlic

HB…I skipped the traditional books like Pat the Bunny and went for a had page with tigers and plastic circles that you click.

Fine soft rain today. I will pretend that I am in Ireland!

sure looks like a wonderful dark roux with some andouille

It is not rain…it is a drizzle and temp is 71.

Went to bank and Morgan/Stanley to drop off the book. It is wonderful outside.

Absolutely beef barley soup tonight. Would someone please bring a good baguette to go with it. Maybe some watermelon for dessert.