Renai Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I don't know If I've mentioned it here, but chocolate craving is a sign of bona-fide magnesium deficiency. While a common mineral that is surely plentiful in most American diets, magnesium can be depleted by caffeine, alcohol, and stress. Magnesium can be obtained in the vitamin section. I recommend taking citrate and oxide because they absorb differently. You can't really overdose easily. It killed my chocolate cravings. I still like chocolate but it's now like vanilla or almond flavor for me. Just a flavor. Really? Maybe that's why I haven't been chocolate loving has been killed. I have been taking magnesium along with my bp pill. Dh was shocked when he wanted to share his chocolate and I said no. Wait! Maybe that's why he's been craving chocolate! He's not even a chocolate eater and has been wanting it almost daily! [mind blown] 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I just wanted to say that Libby, Neko, Rusty and Bailey are all fine and well and completely lovable. Since Juliet has been getting all the print lately. I'll take this time to add, that Gitana, Scout, Chavela, and Luna are also doing fine. Lol :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Okay--I'm taking two magnesium capsules now and plan to soak in a magnesium bath this afternoon. See if it helps with my chocolate deficiency and stress related finger blisters. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I think the challenge with Detectives in Togas is multifold: 1. It was originally written in German, and the translation is clunky 2. The plot is a series of misdirections, which are summarized here, if you want to get the gist: http://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/detectives-in-togas/ The plot line itself has irregular energy. 3. I didn't care about any of the characters. They are a group of schoolboys, but the wider world around them didn't seem to fit around them. I think the author was trying to tell it from the naive perspective of a schoolboy (what would he think of the adults in his life), but it just felt clunky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Well, if you had died, you would have been breaking the rules. You don't come across as a rule breaker...She has no warning points. I think it has to do with a weak core or something, making it easier to sit that way. Gymnast actually very rarely sits like that, which is why it surprised me. I noticed it while recording, but didn't say anything because I didn't want to interrupt her presentation. But, yeah, it bugs. Mary sits Japanese style which is supposedly bad for your knees. I don't stop her, I just assume it's what her body wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Okay--I'm taking two magnesium capsules now and plan to soak in a magnesium bath this afternoon. See if it helps with my chocolate deficiency and stress related finger blisters. It took three days for me to really feel the difference. Chocolate cravings are alternately fun and annoying but the blisters sound horrible. I certainly hope that magnesium helps although I think skin issues are far more complex than cravings for specific foods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I don't know If I've mentioned it here, but chocolate craving is a sign of bona-fide magnesium deficiency. While a common mineral that is surely plentiful in most American diets, magnesium can be depleted by caffeine, alcohol, and stress. Magnesium can be obtained in the vitamin section. I recommend taking citrate and oxide because they absorb differently. You can't really overdose easily. It killed my chocolate cravings. I still like chocolate but it's now like vanilla or almond flavor for me. Just a flavor. Right now I don't actually crave chocolate. I do, however, quite enjoy it, and I like getting to claim that the flavenols and such are good for so much of what ails us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I am beginning to realize that my ability to cope with adulthood is has been disproportionately focused around learning to endure pain and dissatisfaction, rather than finding ways to enjoy things. I am tired of being unhappy but I am also stuck in a situation in which being the best person I can be requires me to forego most things that make me happy (solitude, quiet, art, and service to the poor). And nobody understands this in my family. They think I am setting up this life of activities and structured time in which they are off their screens bugging me for myself. Posting here because I'm sure you'd understand. Oh, yes, we get it. Boy, do we get it. :grouphug: :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I am beginning to realize that my ability to cope with adulthood is has been disproportionately focused around learning to endure pain and dissatisfaction, rather than finding ways to enjoy things. I am tired of being unhappy but I am also stuck in a situation in which being the best person I can be requires me to forego most things that make me happy (solitude, quiet, art, and service to the poor). And nobody understands this in my family. They think I am setting up this life of activities and structured time in which they are off their screens bugging me for myself. Posting here because I'm sure you'd understand. Rocko! Helicpoter to Tsuga, stat! She needs some island time. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I consider Detectives in Togas to be akin in some respects to the writing style of Hank the Cowdog but different. Which probably doesn't explain anything. But just in case it does, I'm going to post this. I am not familiar with Detectives in Togas, but I am well acquainted with Hank. Your post feeds my imagination nicely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 It took three days for me to really feel the difference. Chocolate cravings are alternately fun and annoying but the blisters sound horrible. I certainly hope that magnesium helps although I think skin issues are far more complex than cravings for specific foods. I agree with everything you've said about magnesium deficiency. I take a fairly high dose of magnesium every morning to stay mobile. But I still love my chocolate. I don't crave it. I just love it. So I have a little bit of chocolate every day. (two squares of Theo's dark chocolate) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 See, Hank is a favorite of mine. I might actually like Detectives in Togas, unless there are multiple main characters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 The blisters are mostly stress related for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 See, Hank is a favorite of mine. I might actually like Detectives in Togas, unless there are multiple main characters. It's about seven boys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Detectives in Togas is not supposed to be a serious book. It's a romp. A whodunit but a romp nonetheless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Neko sounds like a siren whenever Juliet looks at him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I don't know If I've mentioned it here, but chocolate craving is a sign of bona-fide magnesium deficiency. While a common mineral that is surely plentiful in most American diets, magnesium can be depleted by caffeine, alcohol, and stress. Magnesium can be obtained in the vitamin section. I recommend taking citrate and oxide because they absorb differently. You can't really overdose easily. It killed my chocolate cravings. I still like chocolate but it's now like vanilla or almond flavor for me. Just a flavor. Would taking a bath in epsom salts be as effective as taking a supplement? I made 2 phone calls. And I didn’t die. Of course you didn't die, silly! It's against regulations! Have some chocolate! 🫠3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Detectives in Togas is not supposed to be a serious book. It's a romp. A whodunit but a romp nonetheless. I know. I just am finding it to be a boring romp. Now, if we could read it with Juliet in the room...:D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Would taking a bath in epsom salts be as effective as taking a supplement? Of course you didn't die, silly! It's against regulations! Have some chocolate! 🫠Yes, epsom salts is very effective. In fact, because you are absorbing through your skin, you bypass the gut and the chances of diarrhea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Would taking a bath in epsom salts be as effective as taking a supplement? Of course you didn't die, silly! It's against regulations! Have some chocolate! 🫠I have no idea how magnesium works as I'm not a medical professional. All I know is that it's found in chocolate and supplements have been found to reduce cravings and it worked for me. Sounds like Jean has spent more time on vitamin absorption so I'd go with it and resort to supplements if that doesn't work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I think the challenge with Detectives in Togas is multifold: 1. It was originally written in German, and the translation is clunky 2. The plot is a series of misdirections, which are summarized here, if you want to get the gist: http://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/detectives-in-togas/ The plot line itself has irregular energy. 3. I didn't care about any of the characters. They are a group of schoolboys, but the wider world around them didn't seem to fit around them. I think the author was trying to tell it from the naive perspective of a schoolboy (what would he think of the adults in his life), but it just felt clunky. I didn't realize it was originally in German! One of the clunky writing issues that bugs me is that since there are so many main characters, whenever they are having a conversation it's a constant run of Julius said..., Caius mumbled..., Peter questioned..., Rufus said... I don't know why it bugs me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 We are back from the post office. I did not know that they have computers that can read handwriting on mail when going through the automated sorting. We also came across a bunch of baby chicks and ducks being shipped various places. :) Afterwards we stopped at a gas station that had gas 40 cents cheaper than the stations near my house! That saved me $12! (30 gallons in a 12-passenger van) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I didn't realize it was originally in German! One of the clunky writing issues that bugs me is that since there are so many main characters, whenever they are having a conversation it's a constant run of Julius said..., Caius mumbled..., Peter questioned..., Rufus said... I don't know why it bugs me. Smothered in WIOS--words-instead-of-said. One of my pet peeves. Said disappears on the paper like butter into toast. WIOS sit on top like jelly. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Smothered in WIOS--words-instead-of-said. One of my pet peeves. Said disappears on the paper like butter into toast. WIOS sit on top like jelly. I think I remember that being said on the OYAN video as well. Except not as well as you said it. :) ETA: It's an "I'm not a writer in real life nor do I play one on TV" BOOYAH! Edited February 21, 2018 by Another Lynn 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I have no idea how magnesium works as I'm not a medical professional. All I know is that it's found in chocolate and supplements have been found to reduce cravings and it worked for me. Sounds like Jean has spent more time on vitamin absorption so I'd go with it and resort to supplements if that doesn't work. And chocolate! Chocolate is the 1st resort! 😠1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I did all the things today. Weapon X had speech this morning. Then we went to various auto shops until we found someone who could fix my horn. Once that was done, we went back to the inspection place and passed this time. Then to the courthouse to renew the registration, which was due in January. All of this for a vehicle I hope to be rid of soon. Then we came home and ate lunch and I properly educated the children. There's more school I wanted to get done today, but I think we are all done. It can wait until tomorrow. Now I want to nap, but will probably clean or not nap instead. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" is the same tune as the Nazi hymn. But not the same words, of course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" is the same tune as the Nazi hymn. But not the same words, of course. :mellow: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" is the same tune as the Nazi hymn. But not the same words, of course. :mellow: This is one of those factoids that I just don't know what to do with. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 This is one of those factoids that I just don't know what to do with. Dd is reading The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. She just had to complete a research paper on how the Nazis treated the disabled. She came out to tell me that the Nazi hymn was the same tune as a "hymn we sing". So I had to listen to it and then block out the German words (which I can't understand so that was easy) while trying to play "Name that Tune". I thought it was interesting. But upon further research I discover that I named that tune incorrectly. It is actually the tune for "Glorious things of Thee are Spoken". It is still used as the German National Anthem but with certain Nazi words excised. At least, according to Google. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Dd is reading The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. She just had to complete a research paper on how the Nazis treated the disabled. She came out to tell me that the Nazi hymn was the same tune as a "hymn we sing". So I had to listen to it and then block out the German words (which I can't understand so that was easy) while trying to play "Name that Tune". I thought it was interesting. But upon further research I discover that I named that tune incorrectly. It is actually the tune for "Glorious things of Thee are Spoken". It is still used as the German National Anthem but with certain Nazi words excised. At least, according to Google. Quoting myself to say, "See! We do learn something in school around here!" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Dd is reading The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. She just had to complete a research paper on how the Nazis treated the disabled. She came out to tell me that the Nazi hymn was the same tune as a "hymn we sing". So I had to listen to it and then block out the German words (which I can't understand so that was easy) while trying to play "Name that Tune". I thought it was interesting. But upon further research I discover that I named that tune incorrectly. It is actually the tune for "Glorious things of Thee are Spoken". It is still used as the German National Anthem but with certain Nazi words excised. At least, according to Google. I know two tunes for Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken, but one is definitely more anthem/march - like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 My new rain gauge says we have gotten 1.5 inches of rain today so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) I know two tunes for Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken, but one is definitely more anthem/march - like. Haydn. (Marked as "Austria" in many hymnals) "Because of the practice of singing the hymn to a tune used for other purposes it has sometimes elicited unusual reactions. During the Second World War in an Oflag prisoner of war camp, a Protestant service was interrupted during the singing of "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken" by the camp guards singing Sei gesegnet ohne Ende, because the hymn was set to the tune of the Austrian national anthem.[9] The same Haydn melody is employed in the German national anthem formerly known, popularly, as Deutschland über alles — properly titled Das Lied der Deutschen or the Deutschlandlied, the third verse of which is the national anthem of present-day Germany. For some people, using this particular tune for the hymn (often named in various hymnals as "Austria") is often controversial as, despite the fact that it dates back to the 18th century, it raises reminders of Nazi Germany.[10]" Edited February 21, 2018 by Jean in Newcastle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I like history rabbit trails. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Me too! I'll look at my hymnbook when I'm back home again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 It is 78 degrees outside. And 80 degrees inside. I would ask dh about turning on the A/C, but the high for tomorrow is only in the 50s. I'll tough it out, but the heat is making me grumpy. JJM, I wish I could throw 15 degrees your way. You need them more than I do. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Summer in February! 70 degrees! Sun! Ocean! Sand! Bare feet and popsicles and Dh even came with us! Tomorrow it's back to a high of 38 with snow forecast for the evening. But today was as lovely as a day could ever be. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I did not nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I did not nap.Neither did I. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I tried earlier, but I didn't nap either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I napped today, but only because I woke at 3:15am to take dh to the airport. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I did not nap, Sam I Am. I did not nap with a goat. I did not nap in my coat. I did not nap with my cat. I did not nap on my hat. I did not nap here or there. I did not nap anywhere. I did not nap, Sam I Am. So just leave me the heck alone. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Krissi! You're on your way to squillions!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I am fortifying myself with chocolate chips. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Neko sounds like a siren whenever Juliet looks at him. That's nice, having an alarm to warn you when a strange animal is in the house. :D We did the thing. It went fine. Follow-up appointment next Wednesday, hopefully with news that results are as expected based on previous tests. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Neither did I. I guess I lied. Exhaustion hit - fortunately while puppy was napping as well. Though I did wake up to see Neko staring at both juliet and me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I guess I lied. Exhaustion hit - fortunately while puppy was napping as well. Though I did wake up to see Neko staring at both juliet and me. The plot thickens. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 We've introduced John to the Prisamacolors we bought on super super sale a year ago and he's learning to blend colors. He's been working on a dinosaur in the grass for 3 days now. Mary wants to play Hungry Hungry Hippos with Daddy because the poor hippos haven't eaten in months. I'm almost finished with my book. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Slache, any word on job prospects? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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