What have Alan and I done this summer?? Well since he has the foot ulcer and wears a boot, and we have no family to speak of, well we just enjoyed each other's company and I sit on my friend's porch each evening, or they come and sit on my porch.

May not seem like much fun, but I'm just so glad to get up in the morning, and breath some air, that I see the world as half full and not as half empty.

I probably sound like Mary Poppins, but whatever gets me up and through the day, well I'm happy to do it. This summer I lost some more weight, I actually was able to buy a blouse today, size Medium. And if you don't think THAT's an accomplishment, let me tell you. I USED TO WEAR A SIZE 24 AND A HALF.

My friends think I have lost my mind because I buy these outrageous tops. I don't give a hoot. If I look like Auntie Mame, well I look like Auntie Mame.

It puts a smile on Alan's face so that's all I need.

And, oh yes, one more new summer thing. It happened yesterday.

Each morning we used to go to Dunkin Donuts. Do you know how much two breakfasts and two coffees cost in that place?? Over $8.00. So sometimes, we'd bring our own muffins and just get the coffee.

Well two days ago, a new place opened up about 7 blocks from our house. We went there this morning.

Two egg whites (or two eggs) on a roll, WITH FREE COFFEE cost $1.75.

Just imagine. We go over to the fresh coffee urns and we make our own, just like we like it. This morning I made french vanilla mixed with some other kind of coffee, add a bit of half and half, some stevia and we were in heaven. The whole bill (for the two of us) was $3.80.

Good Lord. Friendly people, nice cup of coffee in the morning, and an egg white sandwich. Who could ask for more??

And they are opening up a Walgreens on the same block. I've never been to a Walgreens.

And for the first time, I wore a bright yellow blouse the other day. Never did that in 60 years on this earth. Always dark colors.

Not any more!!!!! lol

So I am in the youth of old age, and this summer is seeing me come alive in living color.

With cheap breakfasts!!!! lol

Melody