October

I went to see my doc Monday and she said my blood glucose level was up a little so she advised me to take 2 Metformin pills a night rather than one.  I'm also trying to exercise more and eat more complex grains and protein. Every morning this week I had oatmeal with a pear and nuts in it. I also went on several multimile walks with the dogs and attended breathing and Tai Chi classes.

Thursday night, Sue and I took a class at Southern Seasons but the food was not all that amazing except for the fried okra which was very different and very good.

I was also getting ready for my turn as hostess for our moring coffee and tea. About 13 women came, smaller than most I thing because of Yom Kippur. Below are some nice pics.  Thanks to Joyce ans Sim for loaning me their coffee makers for the occasion.

On Friday night Sim and I attended a book launch and singing for Wafaring Strangers a musical voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia. The book was written by Fionna Ritchie who hosts the Thistle and Shamrock show on public radio every Sunday. She plays music from the Celtic tradition and I've been listening for over 25 years.  The book was published by UNC Press. Below is a pic of us at her book signing.

And lastly I think I forgot to post a pic of the mints I made for Mindy's wedding last week. Mindy is the pastor at the church I attend. So here goes...

Below are some Arlo pics of the week.

Molly and Matt came by for a visit on October 8.  It was great seeing them.