Reflections of My Life

I bought another pair of compression stockings from Bright Life Direct. They are better quality then the cheap ones. These were about $31. dollars plus shipping. They accept returns and will work with you to find a good fit for you. These are the same brand, Jobst. My therapist thought they were a good quality. She wrote down the compression I should get the next time I bought any.

The other pair I bought was the same brand but I bought petite since I am short. This time I didn't buy petite and it is size larger with 15-20 compression. Much better! Does not cut into my shin because they go all the up to just below my knees. They are tight to get up and off but I think they will do the trick. I put them on as soon as I sat down to have my morning coffee and I have no pain from them at all. Soothing!

Throughout the day, when wearing compression stockings the thing to do is keep checking them to make sure they do not bunch up in a crease anywhere on your legs or feet or ankles. Keep it smooth. Then they work great.
 

I am so happy! Drove to the store on Jazzy!!!! Felt good to be out and about. It is one thing to walk in the parks with the walker but I could never make it to the store and back on the walker and my legs. Grand Union is more expensive than Tops was but it is close by and I can get something if I need it. The spring mix was not much more than Tops had been. So I got salad stuff and sour cream and liverwurst.

Bingo today. Going to clean the bunny cage before I go though.

This is Sunday when Sonny was fixing the tire on Jazzy:


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And today after I came back from the store:

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Sonny is such a good guy and handy too! He gave you your independence back by repairing Jazzy! I'm so happy that you will be able to be out and about whenever you want to, especially now in the Summer's heat.🙂
 

Tonight I was supposed to go to see the Downtown Abbey movie at the theater here. I just don't feel like going anywhere in this hot weather. The theater is vintage and I am not sure if they have air conditioning or not. The seats are not real comfortable, they are old vintage ones and most times that does not bother me. But I just hate having to go anywhere in the evening. Sonny called and asked if I still wanted to go and I said if he wanted to I would. He said okay we will cancel it since it sounds like I don't want to go.

I am sorry I am not the type of girlfriend that likes to go out and do things. I just don't. I get stressed just thinking about having to go tomorrow to do the errands we do for my son. I warned him when he first started going out with me that I am that way. He goes to a lot of things. Monday he went to a barbecue at the RC race car track and he did the grilling. On the week end he went to his daughter's for a cook out.

Then to make me not want to go to things even more........the food! Yes, everyone eats high carbs,, high sugar foods and I don't. It is not enjoyable to me to sit and watch others eating those foods when I have a piece of cheese. At home I can make good low carb food for myself and not concern myself with what I cannot eat.

He wasn't mad but he sounded sad. I will see him tomorrow and why spend all that money for gas and the movie tickets if I don't really care about going? It is not like that is a movie that he was dying to see.
 
Today is my foot doctor appointment. I had planned on getting there on my own on Jazzy (mobility chair). But the weather forecast is heavy rain and wind all day. Right now it windy but not raining. So Sonny will be taking me to the appointment.

I replaced my Cuisinart ice cream maker with the Ninja Creami one. What a difference! I heard everyone using it in their YouTube videos how loud it is. So when I got ready to use it I was afraid it would frighten Rabbit. I asked about the noise in my Keto Chow group on fakebook and got a lot of replies. Some people compared it to a jet plane at takeoff and others said not that bad. It frightened some children, cats and dogs. I finally decided to try it anyway since I bought it and was looking forward to using it with the Keto Chow.

First I used the vacuum cleaner. Rabbit is used to that noise and my vacuum cleaner is quite loud. I reasoned with myself that I had just used the vacuum packer a few days ago and that didn't scare him. The thing about a rabbit is that they will die of a heart attack if they get scared enough. And he is 8 years old now. I started vacuuming and he went underneath my vanity. In the middle of vacuuming, I stopped went to the Creami and turned it on.

ICE CREAM! It was loud but did not sound louder than an electric drill or hand saw. I could not actually see into the container but it stopped and I opened it to see ice cream. I wanted it a little creamier so I rinsed the paddle off (which is on the inside of the cover) and put it on re-spin. Came out perfectly! I am happy with it. Now I will not be tempted with ice cream this summer.

This is my first ice cream made with the Creami. Peanut Butter Keto Chow.

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And about Rabbit............he stayed under the vanity and was sleeping. I guess the noise did not bother him so much.




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RadishRose said:
@katlupe , finally caught up with you. Great to see you've got Jazzy back! Good to see Rabbit again.

How cool you make your own special ice cream. I was wondering why you ditched the Cuisinart for the Creami?
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The Ninja Creami is different from the Cuisinart. The Cuisinart ice cream maker is good but to make the ice cream you have to keep the bowl of it (empty) in your freezer at least 24 hours. So it takes up a corner and I was keeping it there all the time. Just in case the urge for ice cream struck me. After you have made it the ice cream leaves behind a layer of frozen ice cream on the sides of the bowl. I would wait for it to thaw to be able to get that off so I could eat it too.

With the Creami, the finished product is like real ice cream from a shop or you can make it even softer. Mine has 5 settings (though there is another model with 7).......Ice Cream, Milkshake. Sorbet, Lite Ice Cream (the one I use for the Keto Chow), Mix-In (for adding chocolate chips, granola, cookie pieces, syrup, whatever you want to add) and Re-Mix. Re-Mix is for mixing again if it is not at the consistency you want. You can make it as soft as you want or keep it harder.

Everyone on my Keto groups on FB have been raving about this machine for a long time. Now I know why. I had raspberry cheesecake ice cream for supper when I came home. So good! Ice cream feels good in my mouth at the moment due to my dental issues. While the machine was on yesterday, I went out in the hall to listen. Not as loud out there as I thought. Actually not at all. I will be comfortable using it from now on. And rabbit? Did not budge from his cage while it was going. He was almost asleep!

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katlupe said:
The Ninja Creami is different from the Cuisinart. The Cuisinart ice cream maker is good but to make the ice cream you have to keep the bowl of it (empty) in your freezer at least 24 hours. So it takes up a corner and I was keeping it there all the time. Just in case the urge for ice cream struck me. After you have made it the ice cream leaves behind a layer of frozen ice cream on the sides of the bowl. I would wait for it to thaw to be able to get that off so I could eat it too.

With the Creami, the finished product is like real ice cream from a shop or you can make it even softer. Mine has 5 settings (though there is another model with 7).......Ice Cream, Milkshake. Sorbet, Lite Ice Cream (the one I use for the Keto Chow), Mix-In (for adding chocolate chips, granola, cookie pieces, syrup, whatever you want to add) and Re-Mix. Re-Mix is for mixing again if it is not at the consistency you want. You can make it as soft as you want or keep it harder.

Everyone on my Keto groups on FB have been raving about this machine for a long time. Now I know why. I had raspberry cheesecake ice cream for supper when I came home. So good! Ice cream feels good in my mouth at the moment due to my dental issues. While the machine was on yesterday, I went out in the hall to listen. Not as loud out there as I thought. Actually not at all. I will be comfortable using it from now on. And rabbit? Did not budge from his cage while it was going. He was almost asleep!

Ninja Creami Keto Chow Ice Cream
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OMG, that ice cream looks so wonderful! I have to watch fats, so keto isn't for me, but oh it looks so good. Thanks for the demo and for explaining the Cuisinart.
 
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I have been pretty busy this week. My friends stop by and then I get behind on my schedule of things to do but I give that time to them happily. I used to not have any friends in the past so I appreciate the ones I have now. They usually need to talk to me about their problems and have no one else. I am happy if I can help someone.

I have four flavors of Keto Chow for ice cream in the freezer and refrigerator. One for today. Then tomorrow and the next day. I only have two freezer containers for the creami so the other two are in the refrigerator until I use one of the freezer bowls.

Wednesday, I had my dental appointment. They took a ton of x-rays and have to go back on the 27th. So this might take me awhile getting this work done and over with.

Yesterday Sonny and I had our hair appointments.

Today it is supposed to rain, all day they said. If not, I will go for a walk soon after I hear from Sonny. He calls me first thing in the morning after he gets up. He went to a go-kart race last night so not sure what time he got home. He is the flagman on one of the turns. So can't leave until it over and they have been having a lot of entries.

Making some keto waffles this morning. I have found a recipe for using pork rinds in place of almond flour. The difference is unbelievable! No carbs in this version. I am also using chunks of cheese instead of shredded. I want to have perfected this recipe by the time the new stuffler waffle maker is delivered. I know, I know, I did not need or want another electric cooking gadget in my kitchen...... But making ketogenic food means finding ways to have food that excites you at mealtimes. Stuffed waffles, I imagine will do that.
 
This picture of Rabbit was taken on this date in 2015. Showed up in my memories on fakebook. I am sure it is in my computer file but seeing it today just warmed my heart so much. He had been my "house rabbit" for only 5 months by that time. Looks like he was pretty comfortable in being an indoor pet (considering before he came to my house he must have been being raised as a meat rabbit). He is laying in front of the wood stove on the hearth.


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Yesterday morning I drove Jazzy to the store. I only got stuff for Rabbit since this new store, Grand Union, is pretty expensive. I thought Tops was bad until this one came in. Of course, it may be just the price increase that all stores are charging. Keeps my spending for extras down though.

In the afternoon we had Bingo. Only four of us were there. Still had a good time. I think if we made it more fun in some way others may start attending. We normally only have coffee and our hostess brings cookies or doughnuts. Maybe something more would be the incentive. I am thinking of making some low carb appetizers or treats and making a pitcher of cold coffee drinks or keto ice cream (since I now have an ice cream maker).

My Presto Stuffler was delivered yesterday. I am going to wash it and then start experimenting with it today. If you do not know what it is, it is a waffle maker that you can add a filling to before you cook the waffle. There are a lot of YouTube videos on how others have made various stuffed waffles with it. It is not just for keto/low carbs but the recipes I will be making are low carbs. I will add pictures later.

My neighbor/friend across the hall (the one who is 96 and was hit in Walmart by a little boy running with his parents' shopping cart last year) fell the day before yesterday getting in a van. She had to be taken to the ER by the emergency squad. Now she is in a wheelchair and in a lot of pain. I helped her find some assistance so a nurse came here to change her dressings on both her legs. I hope the nurse can help her get an aide which she needs badly. Trouble is all the red tape to get one can take weeks.

Last night when I was just going to bed I heard the emergency squad backing up to the ramp. Yes, they were back and had to get a pass key to get into her apartment. She fell again but this time they did not have to take her. I heard them and her talking and laughing. She is the type of woman who is very independent and usually on the go. Well, not now.

Not sure what I am doing today yet but whatever it is I will have a busy day. Hope if you are reading this you have a wonderful day!
 
I got up very early this morning due to a thunder and lightning storm. I do not get frightened by them as I used to when I lived at my house in the forest. Maybe because it was so loud there and surrounded by large trees added to my fear. I did unplug everything which is what I do whenever I have a storm here. Better be safe than sorry is my motto!

Now the storm is finally over. Lasted for over an hour. Yesterday, I could not stand at the sink to wash dishes so I left them. Here, I can do that. So while I waited for the storm to end I got that job done. Then made my list out of things to do today. The water delivery is coming today so I won't be leaving here till it is here. I didn't use up my big water bottle yet so the delivery guy will not have to put it on the dispenser today.

I am going to experiment with some recipes that would be good for coffee hour. My small group of friends are taking turns having coffee hour in our apartments. It is fun! They always have high carb stuff that I cannot eat. So I want to make something that is low carbs but good. Maybe some cold coffee recipes too. I also am looking for some ideas for taking something good that is low carbs down to Bingo. Finger foods that you can munch on while playing Bingo.

I think I have mastered the Nina Creami ice cream maker now. So it is time to get some new low carb ice cream recipes. Keto Chow is good and all but I want some recipes that do not use that. I am going to find some that use almond milk since I have plenty of almond milk concentrate on hand. Also the milkshake option on the Creami looks inviting to me. Who doesn't love milkshakes?

To everyone who reads what I write, I just want to say thank you and hope you have a terrific day!
 
katlupe said:
I got up very early this morning due to a thunder and lightning storm. I do not get frightened by them as I used to when I lived at my house in the forest. Maybe because it was so loud there and surrounded by large trees added to my fear. I did unplug everything which is what I do whenever I have a storm here. Better be safe than sorry is my motto!

Now the storm is finally over. Lasted for over an hour. Yesterday, I could not stand at the sink to wash dishes so I left them. Here, I can do that. So while I waited for the storm to end I got that job done. Then made my list out of things to do today. The water delivery is coming today so I won't be leaving here till it is here. I didn't use up my big water bottle yet so the delivery guy will not have to put it on the dispenser today.

I am going to experiment with some recipes that would be good for coffee hour. My small group of friends are taking turns having coffee hour in our apartments. It is fun! They always have high carb stuff that I cannot eat. So I want to make something that is low carbs but good. Maybe some cold coffee recipes too. I also am looking for some ideas for taking something good that is low carbs down to Bingo. Finger foods that you can munch on while playing Bingo.

I think I have mastered the Nina Creami ice cream maker now. So it is time to get some new low carb ice cream recipes. Keto Chow is good and all but I want some recipes that do not use that. I am going to find some that use almond milk since I have plenty of almond milk concentrate on hand. Also the milkshake option on the Creami looks inviting to me. Who doesn't love milkshakes?

To everyone who reads what I write, I just want to say thank you and hope you have a terrific day!
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We here in CT were supposed to get your storm around 9 this morning, but it didn't happen. It's been overcast and the wind picked up for a short while, but that was it.
 
RadishRose said:
We here in CT were supposed to get your storm around 9 this morning, but it didn't happen. It's been overcast and the wind picked up for a short while, but that was it.
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It has been windy here all day. But the temperature was about 72. I stayed inside so far. Now I am going to clean my bunny's cage and then walk out to the dumpster.

The water guy came and now I have water containers all along the wall. I feel safe when I have my supply.
 
I have been watching the series, The Waltons every day. It is amazing how the writers of that show wrote a story showing the aging process over time. My two favorite actors, besides Richard Thomas are Will Geer and Ellen Corby. Yesterday, I cried through two episodes. One was when Ellen Corby came back to the show after being absent for one season after suffering a severe stroke. Will Geer thought something was wrong when she did not show up for work as she was never late let alone absent. He and another guy went to her home and she was on the floor.

When she came back to the show CBS did not think she would be able to do the show but she did. So it showed the actual process of what happens to a person after a stroke. She was not acting. It was what she was actually going through at the time. So that show when Grandpa (Will Geer) brought her home was his last show though no one knew. He died between that show and the next one. The next show was dedicated to his memory and was all about him and how Grandma (Ellen Corby) was handling it.

Seems to me that many of the really good actors and actresses do not retire. They keep working.
 
katlupe said:
I have been watching the series, The Waltons every day. It is amazing how the writers of that show wrote a story showing the aging process over time. My two favorite actors, besides Richard Thomas are Will Geer and Ellen Corby. Yesterday, I cried through two episodes. One was when Ellen Corby came back to the show after being absent for one season after suffering a severe stroke. Will Geer thought something was wrong when she did not show up for work as she was never late let alone absent. He and another guy went to her home and she was on the floor.

When she came back to the show CBS did not think she would be able to do the show but she did. So it showed the actual process of what happens to a person after a stroke. She was not acting. It was what she was actually going through at the time. So that show when Grandpa (Will Geer) brought her home was his last show though no one knew. He died between that show and the next one. The next show was dedicated to his memory and was all about him and how Grandma (Ellen Corby) was handling it.

Seems to me that many of the really good actors and actresses do not retire. They keep working.
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yes and I can say the same for the best production crew, most never retire, at least until well past traditional retiriemnt age. My husband altho' he gets very tired, would never retire, film and TV runs through his veins
 
My neighbor across the hall was knocking on my door at 7:30 this morning. She had dropped her garbage all over her floor! Guess who ended up picking it up. If you guessed me, you win! I don't mind helping her but I honestly hated picking up her bloody bandages. I tried to pick them up with a piece of paper. I bagged up two garbage bags for her. She is in pain and really should be in a hospital or even a nursing home at this point. I came back to my apartment and didn't touch anything. Washed my hands over and over with soap and hot water.

Her nurse is supposed to be here at two today. She has been coming every day. She said her doctor is coming to see her on Wednesday at her apartment. I do not think she will survive this at her age (96). I worry about her in her apartment causing a fire or something. She has papers and stuff all over her kitchen table and counter. I cleared off the stove so nothing that can catch fire is near it. I don't think she has been cooking since she cannot stand up. Eating cereal from what I can see.

My problem with this is that I want to help but when I do I cannot use my walker (I do not want to take it in her apartment and then back into mine) and by the time I get back to my apartment my feet are swelling up. I think she needs to get meals on wheels if that is available to her. I feel bad for her being in so much pain but she used up all the pain meds they gave her. At her age and condition, I would not be concerned about her getting addicted if I was her doctor. She needs something.
 
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