[More puppy pics]

12 minutes ago, Corraleno said:

I'd just be smooching that little belly all day and get nothing done ❤️

Me too!  

She is just the cutest little puppy.

[I repainted and changed my bedroom (pictures)]

It is very pretty!   You did a nice job.

[Why is the chat board so much more active than the other forums?]

I like seeing and reading the wide variety of topics on the chat board which is why I spend more time here.  I tend to only go to the homeschooling boards when I have a question or just want to get some ideas.   I have homeschooled for a long time, but definitely still have questions at times.

[Okay. I’m crying uncle.]

32 minutes ago, MercyA said:

Goodness, Terabith, of course you should be in bed! If you can't get warm, it's probably because you have a fever. Take some ibuprofen, get in some comfy pj's, set up your nightstand with water and whatever else you might want, and stay in bed today! No guilt! Dr. HIve's orders.

This!

I hope you feel better very soon. 

 

[Have I started an exodus from the forums? :-(]

I recently deleted my old account.  I have been around for several years and was fairly active.....though probably not in a way that anyone would notice or remember me.   I took a break and then started over with this account.    I had been debating deleting the account for a while to increase my privacy and then the security glitch happened and I knew it needed to be done.   It is a relief to feel more secure and I will definitely be far more careful with what I reveal.  So I look new here, but am not!

[Wedding Anniversary]

We are really casual and laid back so we celebrate by saying "Happy Anniversary".

[Puppy pic!]

These awesome puppy pictures are the best thing on the internet!!    All of these puppies are simply adorable!

Edit:  Also, we need a "love" button

[What are your plans for getting through this winter?]

I love winter----the snow (that we rarely get unfortunately) and the dark.   I am thoroughly jealous of those of you that get a proper winter.   Until this thread I really hadn't thought about it.  We are in school all winter so truly things won't really change for us.  We have been busy stocking up on books to be sure we have enough and a good variety for whatever reading we desire since I anticipate lockdown and possible violence ().   The other thing I have done is write down every single ingredient needed for all of our holiday food and have shopped for everything except fresh ingredients.   This seemed prudent given the instability of the US right now.  I made sure to get enough to replace anything used to keep our stock supplies as high as is reasonable (yet it still doesn't feel like enough).   I also made sure to order extra dog food, paper towels, tp, and meds.    Sorry if that kind of went off topic. 

[What are your plans for getting through this winter?]

3 hours ago, fairfarmhand said:

I have found many running shoe companies sell their stuff on ebay at deeply discounted prices. Adidas is my go-to for athletic shoes and I've found brand new shoes greatly discounted on ebay. They've had buy one get one half off type sales before on ebay, and I buy several pairs at once when that happens.

Is there a specific link that assures I am buying true Adidas and not some cheap knock-off?  How do I know they are the real thing?

[Prayers for peace]

Praying.     Even the thought of the next few months terrifies me to my core. 

[Puppy pic!]

This picture made my morning!  They are just adorable.

[My new puppy therapy]

She is adorable!!!!!!!  What a little love!   I wish I could give her a big hug and play with her.   Our pets have truly been the shining light in this overall dismal year.  Enjoy your new puppy!

[Political and BLM signs burned in our yard last night--UPDATE in 1st post]

That is both incredibly disheartening but also terrifying.   We don't put signs up in our yard because I am just too afraid to.  But I really admire the people who have the courage to do it.

[Flu shot or not?]

Everyone in my family gets one each year.  We have all gotten them for this year.  

[Does Schitt’s Creek get better?]

I have just started watching it and really like it so far.  I am still on season 1 and find that each episode is better than the one before.  Years ago when it first came out I tried to watch it and just couldn't stand it.  I'm glad I decided to give it another try.

[Throw me a bone here, people! If you recently changed your username...]

I am an old member who deleted my account and am starting over to ensure maximum privacy/security.   Unfortunately due to the recent changes/upgrades my account isn't working as it should, but the wonderful @Helpdesk people are trying hard to fix it.  Hopefully it will be working perfectly soon.