I asked a specialist on the use of Banana's for Constipation. He said that Banana's consumed with other foods, does help the body restore regular bowel movements, but too many banana's( because they are high in fiber) can do the opposite.If you read the caption that is exactly what it says. Diana55

Glenda, that was yesterday. I don't remember now, but I think it was a mini Snickers, or 2. TOSue, yeah, it was a biggie. I never go to the movie theaters any more. They are too expensive, and most are hardly worth seeing. And I enjoy the atmosphere here with "my own kind!" No problem about the email; take your time. Lisa, I think the book was so well written that I made good mental pictures of the characters. The movie brought them to life even more so. Serious though the topic was, I could easily see it again, just for fun. Jennava, yes, routine works well for me. In "real life" I am a planner/organizer. I don't like confusion, or failure to communicate. Curlysue, see the movie if you can. Maybe I should explain "my own kind," to those who may not know. I live at an Independent Retirement Community, meaning we are age 60 to ?? I so enjoyed hearing the laughter, and a gasp or two, during the movie and comments after, because it so resonated with us. Sue

I didnt mind my children's school 100th day. The walked 100 steps, did 100 jumping jacks, 100 toe touches, etc... I do loathe many of the special days, my children usually opted to say they forgot. When they got to HS they loved spirit week, in which each day there is a different theme, not only in clothing but there is usually a skit, or debate, or song sort of performance competition. It is between the classes. By tradition the seniors always win, and the interest is in who will come in second place. My personal favorite is 'look like a teacher day' it has to be a teacher in the school and the contest is to see who does the best job, the costumed students and the replicated teachers all go up on the stage and the students vote for the best duo. My least favorite EVER was grandparents day in one of our schools, G 2 - 4. We have no grandparents anywhere nearby, and even though the school said , in small print, or any older special friend, when your kids have no grandparents available it is torture. I complained repeatedly for years and then just kept my kids home that day to spare the tears.

Well, the strawberries went into the freezer as will the other fruit and the John Deere dealership is picking up the tractor tomorrow morning. They'll repair it, sharpen the blades and bring it back to me, but it may take two weeks. That's okay, I have plenty to keep me busy. I was a slug for a couple of months after my husband passed, but now I am doing more than I have in years. My sister-in-law is not really able to function so I'm taking care of all of her problems since my brother died. I feel sorry for her. When I went to pick her up to make arrangements a couple of weeks ago, my car slid on wet pavement and I rear ended another car. Not a mark on either car and we were fine with it. On Monday as I was taking my brother's ashes to my sister-in-law, another woman rear ended me. No one injured, but a good bit of damage to her van and less to my car. My poor little 23 year old Corolla that runs like a dream hit twice in a couple of weeks. I am blessed so I'm taking it all in stride. At least her insurance company has to pay for all the damage. Gee, I wonder if I'll still get my good driver quarterly check from my insurance company. Happy preserving! Madonna