#WhatWentWell: 1. I went to yoga even though I just wanted to stay in bed. 2. I went to Reading Brigade and worked with both of my students. Their reading is really improving. 3. I made black bean soup with garlic bread for dinner.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. I went to yoga even though I just wanted to stay in bed. 2. I went to Reading Brigade and worked with both of my students. Their reading is really improving. 3. I made black bean soup with garlic bread for dinner.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Had a great day selling wine at the Salem Holiday Market. 2. My navigator app got me home the long way around so I avoided being stuck in traffic from 2 different car accidents. 3. Margherita pizza for dinner.
December 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Had a great day selling wine at the Salem Holiday Market. 2. My navigator app got me home the long way around so I avoided being stuck in traffic from 2 different car accidents. 3. Margherita pizza for dinner.
#WhatWentWell: 1. The first day of the Salem Holiday Market at the OR State Fairgrounds. 2. Getting my picture taken w/ another Santa. 3. Learning where, exactly the inflammation for trigger finger occurs: top of the palm of the hand below affected finger - even though it’s the finger that hurts.
December 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. The first day of the Salem Holiday Market at the OR State Fairgrounds. 2. Getting my picture taken w/ another Santa. 3. Learning where, exactly the inflammation for trigger finger occurs: top of the palm of the hand below affected finger - even though it’s the finger that hurts.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Though the rain has stopped & the weather is unseasonably warm, there are still puddles to conquer. This am’s walk n play. 2. More holiday shopping. 3. Today’s Tai Chi class. We’re doing the 24 form to the right & then to the left. I learned it going to the left. I’m catching on.
December 12, 2025 at 4:40 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Though the rain has stopped & the weather is unseasonably warm, there are still puddles to conquer. This am’s walk n play. 2. More holiday shopping. 3. Today’s Tai Chi class. We’re doing the 24 form to the right & then to the left. I learned it going to the left. I’m catching on.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Lots of puddles to play in this morning on our walk n play. 2. Taking our grandson out for lunch and holiday gift shopping. 3. Having the house all to myself this evening while the spouse and grandson are at a cribbage tournament.
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Lots of puddles to play in this morning on our walk n play. 2. Taking our grandson out for lunch and holiday gift shopping. 3. Having the house all to myself this evening while the spouse and grandson are at a cribbage tournament.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Tonight’s dinner: roast chicken, homemade cole slaw with Rose and Fern Cellars Primativo Rosé. 2. Reading Brigade at Southridge HS in Beaverton. I worked with 3 students. 3. Leadership Beaverton Alumni Committee meeting planning for our next event.
December 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Tonight’s dinner: roast chicken, homemade cole slaw with Rose and Fern Cellars Primativo Rosé. 2. Reading Brigade at Southridge HS in Beaverton. I worked with 3 students. 3. Leadership Beaverton Alumni Committee meeting planning for our next event.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Even though I used a different flour under the crust, and the pizza completely stuck to the pan, what we ate was delicious. And I was able to get the pan clean. 2. Today’s yoga class. 3. Coaching session with a client.
December 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Even though I used a different flour under the crust, and the pizza completely stuck to the pan, what we ate was delicious. And I was able to get the pan clean. 2. Today’s yoga class. 3. Coaching session with a client.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Cookie dove right in on our morning walk n play. 2. We got our tree up. 3. Got a much needed afternoon nap.
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Cookie dove right in on our morning walk n play. 2. We got our tree up. 3. Got a much needed afternoon nap.
#WhatWentWell: 1. The 2nd and final day of the Oak Hills Holiday Bazaar. Great sales. Lots of hugs & conversations! 2. Ordering lunch in for all of the vendors from Teriyaki Moto. 3. Dinner out with my spouse.
December 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. The 2nd and final day of the Oak Hills Holiday Bazaar. Great sales. Lots of hugs & conversations! 2. Ordering lunch in for all of the vendors from Teriyaki Moto. 3. Dinner out with my spouse.
#WhatWentWell: 1. I got my picture taken with Santa!!! It’s been a while, He said he remembered me and my sister. 2. Today we were at the Oak Hills Holiday Bazaar in Beaverton. Got lots of jugs from friends and neighbors. 3. Turkey soup made from leftovers for dinner - comfort food - mmm.
December 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. I got my picture taken with Santa!!! It’s been a while, He said he remembered me and my sister. 2. Today we were at the Oak Hills Holiday Bazaar in Beaverton. Got lots of jugs from friends and neighbors. 3. Turkey soup made from leftovers for dinner - comfort food - mmm.
#WhatWentWell: 1. This evening’s WIN event. Made some great connections. 2. I went to a different Tai Chi class today and loved it!!! 3. Set up for tomorrow’s Holiday Bazaar at Oak Hills in Beaverton, OR.
December 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. This evening’s WIN event. Made some great connections. 2. I went to a different Tai Chi class today and loved it!!! 3. Set up for tomorrow’s Holiday Bazaar at Oak Hills in Beaverton, OR.
#WhatWentWell: 1. This evening’s Leadership Beaverton Alumni Mix & Mingle at Binary Brewing/Teriyaki Moto. Great conversations, great beverages and delicious food! 2. I woke up with the “I don’t wannas” and I got out of bed, walked the dog and went to yoga. 3.Phone call w/ oldest grandson.
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. This evening’s Leadership Beaverton Alumni Mix & Mingle at Binary Brewing/Teriyaki Moto. Great conversations, great beverages and delicious food! 2. I woke up with the “I don’t wannas” and I got out of bed, walked the dog and went to yoga. 3.Phone call w/ oldest grandson.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Today’s Tai Chi class. 2. Doing a wine tasting event for a client. 3. Between walking our dog and running errands, I put in more than 4.6 miles today.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Today’s Tai Chi class. 2. Doing a wine tasting event for a client. 3. Between walking our dog and running errands, I put in more than 4.6 miles today.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Made a persimmon loaf and added ripe pineapple - WOW!!! 2. Fulfilling my volunteer role as a reading tutor at Southridge HS in Beaverton, OR. My students are making great progress. 3. Visiting a relative who is in the hospital.
December 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Made a persimmon loaf and added ripe pineapple - WOW!!! 2. Fulfilling my volunteer role as a reading tutor at Southridge HS in Beaverton, OR. My students are making great progress. 3. Visiting a relative who is in the hospital.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Baked persimmon bread, made turkey stock and turkey salad. 2. Didn’t wear my smart watch or use my phone today. 3. Completed an editing project for a client.
December 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Baked persimmon bread, made turkey stock and turkey salad. 2. Didn’t wear my smart watch or use my phone today. 3. Completed an editing project for a client.
#WhatWentWell: 1. 2nd day the of Holiday Bazaar at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tigard, OR. 2. Left my keys in my unlocked car all day in the hotel parking lot. It was there when I came out to see if I’f left them in the car. Whew! 3. My spouse made dinner.
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. 2nd day the of Holiday Bazaar at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tigard, OR. 2. Left my keys in my unlocked car all day in the hotel parking lot. It was there when I came out to see if I’f left them in the car. Whew! 3. My spouse made dinner.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Wine tasting at today’s Holiday Bazaar at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tigard, OR. 2. Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner with my spouse. 3. Figuring out how to avoid the holiday shopping traffic jam on my way home (Yay me!).
November 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Wine tasting at today’s Holiday Bazaar at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tigard, OR. 2. Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner with my spouse. 3. Figuring out how to avoid the holiday shopping traffic jam on my way home (Yay me!).
#WhatWentWell: 1. Our son called to wish us happy Thanksgiving. 2. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with dear friends and family. 3. Lots of nostalgia today: the Macy’s Day Parade, Thanksgiving, watching Mary Poppins after our guests left.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Our son called to wish us happy Thanksgiving. 2. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with dear friends and family. 3. Lots of nostalgia today: the Macy’s Day Parade, Thanksgiving, watching Mary Poppins after our guests left.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Getting a start on cooking for tomorrow. The chocolate pecan pie and the dressing are done! 2. My dr appt. The pain is my hand is from trigger finger in 2 fingers. Instead of a cortisone shot, I have exercises to help it heal. Yay! 3. An hour of yoga and 3 1/2 miles of walking.
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Getting a start on cooking for tomorrow. The chocolate pecan pie and the dressing are done! 2. My dr appt. The pain is my hand is from trigger finger in 2 fingers. Instead of a cortisone shot, I have exercises to help it heal. Yay! 3. An hour of yoga and 3 1/2 miles of walking.
#WhatWentWell: 1. My second session at Stretch Lab. I like their method. 2. Booking another holiday wine tasting for our winery. 3. My spouse walked our dog three times today!!! She is very happy. I also walked her twice.
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. My second session at Stretch Lab. I like their method. 2. Booking another holiday wine tasting for our winery. 3. My spouse walked our dog three times today!!! She is very happy. I also walked her twice.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Mondays are usually my day off. Not today, delivered three cases of wine to customers and more. YES! 2. Rescheduling an appointment to tomorrow that had to be moved from today. 3. Caesar salad and creamy tomato/red pepper soup for dinner. Apple pie a la mode for dessert.
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Mondays are usually my day off. Not today, delivered three cases of wine to customers and more. YES! 2. Rescheduling an appointment to tomorrow that had to be moved from today. 3. Caesar salad and creamy tomato/red pepper soup for dinner. Apple pie a la mode for dessert.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Sharing our wine at the Martin Family Realty Holiday Pie Event & Bazaar. 2. Betw walking our dog this am &my before-event chores, I put in about 4 miles today. 3. My spouse cleaned up after themselves in the kitchen did the laundry (they always do laundry) kitchen? Not so much.
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Sharing our wine at the Martin Family Realty Holiday Pie Event & Bazaar. 2. Betw walking our dog this am &my before-event chores, I put in about 4 miles today. 3. My spouse cleaned up after themselves in the kitchen did the laundry (they always do laundry) kitchen? Not so much.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Great day at the Beaverton Farmers Market selling our Rose and Fern Cellars wines. Best day in 3 months for sales. 2. Private wine tasting for a donor to a local Kiwanis Club’s charity work. 3. My spouse ordered in pizza for dinner.
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Great day at the Beaverton Farmers Market selling our Rose and Fern Cellars wines. Best day in 3 months for sales. 2. Private wine tasting for a donor to a local Kiwanis Club’s charity work. 3. My spouse ordered in pizza for dinner.
#WhatWentWell: 1. Having a breakthrough in my yoga practice this am. 2. Going for my 1st Stretch Lab session. I think I will like this work - a lot! 3. My spouse did all of the Thanksgiving dinner shopping.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
#WhatWentWell: 1. Having a breakthrough in my yoga practice this am. 2. Going for my 1st Stretch Lab session. I think I will like this work - a lot! 3. My spouse did all of the Thanksgiving dinner shopping.
WhatWentWell: 1. Italian Plum Cake for dessert, drenched in New Deal Distillery Spice Pear Liqueur. 2. The monthly board meeting for Leadership Beaverton. 3. Getting meaningful support from two clients and a former colleague on a new project.
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
WhatWentWell: 1. Italian Plum Cake for dessert, drenched in New Deal Distillery Spice Pear Liqueur. 2. The monthly board meeting for Leadership Beaverton. 3. Getting meaningful support from two clients and a former colleague on a new project.