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Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! My, it seems as though time is moving awfully slowly now that our lives have slowed down so much during this virus challenge!  That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it gives us some time for reflection and contemplation…somethings I’m not that good at, particularly under “normal” circumstances…how about…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Monday! I went grocery shopping this morning at the “senior citizens designated shopping time” of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m….rise & shine, as they say!  There weren’t many folks out shopping at that time of the day, so it was easier to grab what we needed.  Plus we got to…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Sunday! Just another day in “paradise” and pressing on through the current “coronavirus blues.”  We’ve got another brilliantly sunny day in store in Spokane! It’s been fun to follow the “simulated” NCAA March Madness Tournament that would have been.  The Zags are still in the thick of it, having beaten…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Saturday! Another glorious early Spring day in Spokane.  The sunshine and blue skies are keeping the “coronavirus blues” at bay!  So far, so good for the Newbold extended family…no virus confirmed among family members.  Hooray!  We’re looking for other things to keep us occupied…for me it’s been cleaning out cupboards,…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Friday! It looks like another Spring like day in Spokane.  Lots of sunshine & blue skies again today.  The birds are singing and plants are starting to emerge from a Winter slumber.  I love Spring!  It was officially Spring yesterday (March 19th), but you can still tell that Winter lingers,…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Thursday! Well, here’s another day of the virus challenge!  The weather in Spokane has been really pleasant these past few days…lots of sunshine and blue skies and lots of people out and about the neighborhood getting some fresh air to ward off the “coronavirus blues.”  I hope this finds all…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy St. Patrick’s Day (the wearing o’ the green)! With the implementation of observance of social distancing guidelines related to the coronavirus outbreak, it will be hard to display my St. Patrick’s Day attire, but rest assured, I’ll have some green included in my clothing selections for this day.  May the…Read more

Good Afternoon All & Happy Sunday! Here’s to St. Patrick, that servant of God who drove out all of the snakes in Ireland many years ago!  I also understand he was a compassionate leader in his church who cared for them and ministered to their needs.  Someone we can all look up to, for sure…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Friday! Well, this day kicked off with a great Barre Code session with my daughter Amy as the instructor.  The class is called “Barre” and it’s a terrific way to start any day.  Lots of stretching and low impact exercises that helps core strength and lower & upper body exercises. …Read more

Good Morning & Happy Monday on a beautiful, sunny late Winter day in Spokane.  Can Spring be on its way??? Happy Birthday to friends Hwa & Kathy today.  Two women who can brighten up anyone’s day, for sure!  And here’s to former Soviet President Mikhall S. Gorbachev, who celebrates his 89th birthday today!  Who can…Read more