May 5, 2016
4:53 p.m.

So, today is Cinco de Mayo. I wish that meant I'm going to eat some fantastic Mexican food for dinner, but frankly, I'm not that brave. But it does mean that I want to wish everyone celebrating a Feliz Cinco de Mayo, and say "Be safe!
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Yesterday was my birthday. Another year older. Wow, that went fast!

 Here I am, on my birthday, celebrating with lunch at The Outback, where I actually did try some Aussie beef tacos. Yum. My son and daughter-in-law gifted me with a trip to Barnes and Noble--books!! Yay!--and lunch out, then surprised me with this beautiful charm bracelet.

 Hot brownie topped with ice cream, which I also dared a few bites of. So delicious!

They went to Jared's. Is this not lovely? My birthstone, an emerald.

After lunch we all got a haircut, so now we are cute.

To top it all off, the sun was shining all day!

After grocery shopping we came home and then I spent the rest of the evening on the phone. I also spent a good deal of time thanking well-wishers on Facebook. What a great birthday! I am blessed!
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6:11 p.m.

I called my doctor's office today and was told that my CT scan results are there, but not yet reviewed by my doctor, so hopefully I will hear from them tomorrow and they will tell me I don't have to do it again. Cross your fingers, everyone!
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7:42 p.m.

Just scrolled through my Facebook feed, and I feel the need--once again--to say, "I hate election years! I hate politicians! We are doomed, doomed, I say!"

Just what in the heck has happened to the America I grew up in? It makes me so sad! And I have nine grandchildren--NINE!--who have to grow up and live in the world we're creating. Not the legacy I would have hoped for, that's for sure.

Boo, citizens. Boo, Earthlings. We must do better.

Might I suggest: Alice Cooper! He wants to be Elected.

Probably the best choice we could make!!

Okay, I think I'm done for today!

Cheers!