Today, March 20, 2022 is the first day of spring.
We had St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, I made Irish Soda Bread and for dinner Corned Beef and Cabbage. Both were very delicious and we continued the tradition.
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I ran three times this week, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, it was raining on Thursday but a day of rest like today is good too.
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I am so glad I am able to run even if the younger or even older people pass me by, I am just glad to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the time. It is good to get any exercise you can.
Give it a try just a walk around the block can give you a boost in your energy and your perspecive.
Today I baked the delicious Coconut Butterscotch cookies. I delivered them to the neighbors and the four ladies I got to know grocery shopping for during the pandemic. One is a recent addition as she can not got out because she is not steady and has poor vision.
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Here is a YouTube video showing how to make these delicious cookies
I have also been doing puzzles and finished one today, this one was difficult because the colors and shapes repeated, they were different colored macaroons, it took a long time to finish it, but is is bright and cheery to look at. On to the next one.
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It was a busy week and I went to the Motor Vehicle Office (with an appointment, which is needed to get in) but I still waited about 2 hours before being served. So within 20 days I will have a new license with the Real ID… in the interim I have a temporary drivers license.