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I returned from the roof a little while ago. As I hung laundry, I took down laundry. It dries within minutes. I came back downstairs with half the load already folded and in the bag even though it’s only 34˚C/93.2˚F. I found it comfortable up there. I hope to go for a walk shortly, that is if my stomach cooperates. Oh, yeah, and the dizzies. It’s been one of those days.
I forgot to share the photo of the cookies from our morning coffee Saturday. The color made me happy.
I’ve been stretching every day, at least once but aiming for more. Every other day has been a home workout of 15 to 20 minutes. It’s not much, but it’s amazing what a difference it makes. I plan to build up to more. One-minute planks are again a breeze. I haven’t yet tried to fold myself into a pretzel. Maybe today.
Regresé del tejado hace un rato. Mientras tendía la ropa, la bajé. Se seca en minutos. Bajé con la mitad de la ropa ya doblada y en la bolsa, aunque solo hace 34 °C/93,2 °F. Me sentí cómoda allí arriba. Espero dar un paseo pronto, si mi estómago coopera. Ah, sí, y los mareos. Ha sido uno de esos días.
Olvidé compartir la foto de las galletas de nuestro café de la mañana del sábado. El color me alegró.
He estado estirando todos los días, al menos una vez, pero quiero hacer más. Cada dos días he hecho ejercicio en casa de 15 a 20 minutos. No es mucho, pero es increíble la diferencia que supone. Planeo aumentar la intensidad. Las planchas de un minuto vuelven a ser pan comido. Todavía no he intentado doblarme como un pretzel. Quizás hoy.
• De 2022. El pretzel diario al que planeo volver pronto.
• De nuestra azotea a la azotea con piscina. Quizás más lejos de lo que debería saltar.
• Un monumento a los diversos molinos que había en nuestro barrio. Creo que uno fue demolido a principios de los 80 para construir nuestro edificio y otros dos en nuestra calle.
• Dudo disfrazado. Eso es lo que eres… Supongo que te quitaré las gafas. (Mira los videos).
Oh, you’re so bendy! A useful talent to have… 😎 Jx
Jon:
That was 3 years ago. I need to get back to that.
Oh, you could jump to that other roof, easy! 🙂
Seriously, I’m glad your heat has diminished somewhat. Great pic of Dudo as always.
Steve:
Don’t encourage me!
I usta could pretzel. Now I Dudo. I’m seriously thinking about getting that dvd with the chair exercises for seniors. Another thing to collect dust.
In my tender years 9 I think I was eleven or twelve when this song came out) I thought he was singing Judy in the Skies. I now know better, but I still hear skies.
Scoot take care when you don’t feel well. Do your best but know your limitations.
The cookies are cute. Especially the little bear faces.
Deedles:
I usually don’t like cute, but I do like these cookies. Our friend Tynan using tricks to remember people’s names. For our friend Judy, he said he thought of the song “Judy in the Sky with Diamonds.” When I told him he had it wrong I think he told me to shut up.
Movement is a good thing, though when the weather is uncooperative it becomes hard to do it outside so the stretching should be good. I may start that as our days are still quite hot and sticky and not in a good way.
I saw a news story this morning about a 91-year-old former Rockette who dances every day. Goddess, could that old girl move!!!
Dudo does look somehow different …. 🐱👤🐱👤🐱👤
Bob:
Have you ever heard of the Palm Springs Follies? When we saw it, an 86-year-old former Ziegfeld girl was in the cast. She did splits on stage!
The only thing I split are pants after a large meal …..
Bob,
The only way I’ve split my pants has been in the crotch. Just saying.
I’m just going to say it- you are one good-looking man.
I loved Judy in Disguise and I realized it was a parody of Lucy in the Sky but I was okay with that although the Beatles were, you know- gods. Gods with obvious senses of humor.
I think I’ll go plank now too. I always think of Ruth Bader Ginsburg who famously included planks in her workouts even in her last years. Front and side planks. Sheesh.
M. Moon
Ms. Moon:
I’m so grateful for your obviously poor eyesight.
Hoy! Where’s my comment? In spam I bet
Boud,
Oy! The comment must have been a bit delayed. I didn’t feel like modeling the wrinkly shirt. It will come.
“From our roof to the roof with the pool. Maybe further than I should jump.” What, are your parkour skills rusty too?
Debra:
I have one problem. The landings.
Yes, every little movement helps at the end of the day.
Oh yes, the pretzel! Haven’t done that in a while……..thanks for the nudge.
Jim:
The pretzel is such a satisfying move!
Nice pose. I’d say fitness magazine cover ready.
Shirley:
Don’t you mean Witless magazine? Or maybe Thickness.
That’s some pretzel! Pretty nice! Pace yourself in the heat. Boud
Boud:
I’m going to attack the pretzel today! I have been very grown-up about the heat. Unusual for me.
I don’t dare do that pretzel. I might stay that way permanently.
Kirk:
I always figure something will dislocate if I get stuck.
Did you bring home any of those cookies? They’re so pretty! I could get in that position not that many years ago, then RA and Fibromyalgia happened. Oh well.
Dudo is so stinking cute in that photo I almost can’t stand it!
Kelly:
I didn’t know about your RA and fibromyalgia. That’s rough. Despite not being able to so the pretzel anymore, I hope your days aren’t too bad. And, no, I didn’t have any cookies. But they sure look good and it’s only 4 minutes from home.
Ok. First off with your track record, I would NOT jump.
2- those cookies are so fun and happy looking, I want them all.
3- What was the post about again? The tall glass of water distracted me.
Mistress Borghese:
Aw, Mads, you’re so good for my ego. And, yeah, when I peered over the wall, I heard you voice from the last time I did something like that.
Luv ya lots, but 93 degrees F is NOT comfortable. It’s still frigging NASTY!
I don’t do well in heat. Takes too much energy out of me. We’re topping 60 this morning; first taste of Autumn. Got my sweat shirt on. Loving this.
Rade:
We have adjusted quite a bit, but, yeah, 93 is hot. This morning it was 67 when I woke up. Only into the high 80s today.
Back when I was doing the river guide thing in Big Bend it was like that, you’d dunk in the river and be dry in minutes. I have a 20 – 30 minute yoga routine depending on how long I hold each pose that I try to do at least twice a week at home in addition to the class I go to three days a week. I find it essential to maintain movement and flexibility.
Ellen in Texas.
Ellen:
When we had our hotel in Palm Springs and we had to work outside in summer (115 wasn’t uncommon), we would jump in the pool every 10 minutes or so. What a great way to work. I love yoga but have only dabbled
The cookies made me smile.
Don’t jump, the cats need you (and so do we.)
David:
I think I’ve learned my jumping lesson. I’ll take my ladder.
1st photo – Hubba hubba! So that’s what the roof looks like; I always had images of you hanging your laundry on tar beach. What you’ve got looks much nicer. I was in like 8th grade when that song came out, and I never figured out what the lyrics were. Thanks! I can now go to my grave with yet another mystery solved! It only tookl like 57 years.
wickedhamster:
The writer actually thought the Beatles song was Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds, and that’s where the idea came from. I was in 7th grade!
Yes, it is amazing how much 15 or 20 minutes of movement makes a difference!
Judy C:
It always surprises me.
Good for you for the daily stretching. I try to do some daily.
I am mad-jealous about the outdoors drying.
Urspo:
Uf. This week has been much better here. 39 has been the high, but most days even lower. And it’s only 21 at the moment!
Urspo:
When we moved to Spain, I thought I would hate the inconvenience of no clothes dryer. I adjusted very quickly and now prefer it. Clothes last longer. I love the fresh smell. And I do actually enjoy the activity.
There’s no such thing as ‘too little exercise’.
Any exercise is better than non, right?
And I love stretching. I should do it daily.
XOXO
Sixpence Notthewiser:
My intention is to stretch a few times a day. I’ve gotten back to one or two times in recent days. Yes, better than nothing. I wish we had space for a home gym.
Thanks for reminding me how handsome you are 😉