The Horse

@TheHorse (234241)

Walnut Creek, California

Joined myLot 11 years ago

I am a native Midwesterner living in California. I am a psychologist by trade, but my main passions are music and things that make music.

Responses (25825)

The Horse's Responses

Getting the kids outside

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5595) • Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee 26 Jan

I have been thinking a lot about how much time my grandkids spend sitting around the house with their tablets. When I was growing up, we entertained ourselves by playing games with one another. I think we were more fit than the...

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The Horse Free elimination. Four square. Football catch. Basketball. Hide and seek. Bounce or fly (baseball). Truth or dare. Cycling around the block. Should I go on?

26 Jan

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Being Worried Kept me Off MyLot

DianneN @DianneN (247463) • United States 26 Jan

Not hearing from our older son, and not hearing the truth for a while, proved a shock to us. To make a long story as short as I possibly can, he was working as Global Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Assistant General Counsel,...

job loss and recovery

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The Horse I am glad he got "back in the saddle."

26 Jan

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Finally Home-Stretch Coming

Loretta @noni1959 (12257) • United States 21 Jan

We got word today that the interior crew is coming back tomorrow to finish the last details, and the cleaning crew will be here Monday to get everything ready for our walk-through on Tuesday. We can’t move in until final...

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The Horse Cool that the Northern Lights were out. I hope you get settled in soon.

26 Jan

Remember Me?

DianneN @DianneN (247463) • United States 25 Jan

I recently spoke to a myLot friend on the phone. She filled me in on the comings and goings here on myLot, so I promised her I would stop by. I believe it’s almost been two years since I have last posted a discussion. I must...

return to mylot

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The Horse He looks like quite the predator. I am glad he is still alive and prospering.

25 Jan

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24 January - What I'm Thankful for Today

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (321633) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 24 Jan

Good evening from COLD Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It's -7 F and feels like -8 F, so it's getting warmer out there. At least we're not -40 F with the wind chill. We're 4 degrees warmer than yesterday's high. It has been a good...

thankful

weather

in the hands of mighty men

notifications

turkey

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The Horse I am thankful that I survived Guitar Center today.

24 Jan

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Notifications Finished

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (321633) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 24 Jan

I have the notifications finished. It was so nice to see how it's going with you. For those of you affected by the huge storm, stay safe and inside. I need to think about getting chores done. I have the turkey in the brine...

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The Horse Guitar Center was OK today. I am preparing for sleep.

24 Jan

How do you dry your clothes in the Winter ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (7307) • United Kingdom 22 Jan

How do you dry your clothes in the Winter months ? I ask this question because we are sitting here with two clothes horses full of drying laundry. We have the fire on and move the clothes around accordingly. They will be dry by...

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The Horse Tumble drier. I thought it was dryer! Live and learn.

23 Jan

The Kids Are Becoming Good Cooks

celticeagle @celticeagle (184797) • Boise, Idaho 22 Jan

The other night my daughter and grandson got together, as they do occasionally, to create dinner for us. This time my daughter was hungry for Italian. She loves it. She had gotten some marinara sauce in one of the food boxes she...

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The Horse Kitty does not help me cook.

23 Jan

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The Power of Suggestion

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (88268) • United States 22 Jan

My day was busier than I had anticipated but a good busy. I got quite a lot accomplished including a marathon phone call with my friend, Trash is ready to go out to the curb shortly and dinner is in the oven (lasagna) I put on...

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The Horse My mind would go in the same direction. Then I'd think about onion rings. Hmm.

23 Jan

Any last minute run outs?

Amber @AmbiePam (111246) • United States 23 Jan

My best friend texted me asking if I had everything I needed for the storm. She said she was out trying to trap a stray Chihuahua reported in a certain area before the snowstorm hit. The hospital (she’s a nurse) gave her today off...

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The Horse Hope it all works out.

23 Jan

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Authorities rescue a dog that was trapped in a sewer drain

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (117718) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 23 Jan

A woman who was walking in a neighborhood on Wednesday January 21 when she heard cries of a dog which prompted her to contact Animal Law Enforcement to help and rescue the dog who was in a sewer drain. Officials of the Humane...

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The Horse Glad someone heard the cries for help.

23 Jan

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A bushel and a peck

Judy Evans @JudyEv (370098) • Rockingham, Australia 22 Jan

Each day four of us play the game, Wordle, and share our results. This is the New York Times version. Whoever gets the game out in the least number of moves gets ‘smirking rights’ for the day. We’ve now started doing Connections...

imperial measurements

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The Horse I have heard of a bushel, but I don't know what a bushel or a peck are.

23 Jan

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The next Baking Club project: homemade cinnamon rolls

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (126107) • United States 22 Jan

The past month has basically been a bust. I've cancelled 2 meetings and a bake sale because no one wanted to participate. Maybe part of that was due to the holidays. I don't know. Anyway I posted in the Google Classroom asking...

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The Horse Hope all goes well. Things are still "odd" at Guitar Center. But we're still "picking each other up."

22 Jan

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Let's have a Celebration

Jimlos Tatooth @Ineeddentures (15243) 22 Jan

Celebrations now come on! Oh yes it's time for a Celebration right enough. So I thought it best to open up a.pack of these Celebrations. Never mind Kool and the Gang These are just cool, especially at £2 per pack I thought...

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The Horse No clue. But I did just order dinner. Thai food. Yum.

22 Jan

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When Do You Do Mylot?

Curlann @annierose (21936) • United States 20 Jan

I was thinking about my MyLot routine and got curious. What time of day do you usually do your MyLotting? For me, I usually do it in the morning right after I wash the dishes. It feels like my little “me time” before starting the...

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The Horse My main times are in the morning, with my first cup of coffee, and in the evenings, before I go to bed.

22 Jan

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How do you take care of your energy?

Indah Fetha Andri Ariyanti @indahwow (61) • Yogyakarta, Indonesia 20 Jan

We all get tired sometimes, both physically and mentally. I believe taking small breaks is important. How do you usually take care of your energy? Any simple habits you’d like to share?

tired

habits

energy

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The Horse I try to get some exercise in, whether it be hiking, cycling, or lifting weights.

22 Jan

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Life Updates and Stuff.

Tammy @tammys85 (30813) • Baltimore, Maryland 21 Jan

I realize I fell out of posting again, but truthfully, anxiety was creeping up again. When that happens, I usually just finish my work and put the laptop away. Other times, I was busy or relaxing offline. I’m doing okay today, so...

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The Horse Congrats on winning yet again I am not so good at trivia, especially when it comes to entertainment.

21 Jan

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Sometimes, things just aren't meant to happen.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (53936) 21 Jan

This old girl had a birthday last Saturday. No big deal, right? I mean...we all have birthdays, some are better than others. But Saturday the weather and the roads were not very good, so after a pow wow with daughter and son in...

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The Horse I hope everyone gets better soon.

21 Jan

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Accidents in the kitchen

Jimlos Tatooth @Ineeddentures (15243) 21 Jan

Accidents in the kitchen. A few years ago, well over 40 years ago a friend of mine had a really bad accident in the kitchen which nearly killed her. She put an egg in a microwave oven and cooked it, still in it's shell. She...

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The Horse Motly just burns involving the oven. I do not own a microwave.

21 Jan

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Good afternoon myLot

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (126107) • United States 21 Jan

Hello everyone. I hope your day is going well. It is 37 degrees F and sunny here at the Jersey Shore. Everyone is freaking out about a potential big snowstorm on Sunday. I truly hope that it misses us. Work was fine today aside...

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The Horse I am actually working on a pair of coasters this late morning. What is GATTACA?

21 Jan

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