There are many things we try to accomplish over the years.

Losing weight has always been one of those tries. How many pounds have we all lost and gained in our lifetime? I gave up on that one a long time ago and just keep moving and eat healthy. To be honest I don’t move as quickly but I don’t eat as much, either, so it balances out, right?

I have also surrendered the 10-year war on the ants that make tunnels under my walkway. I have spent too much money and time on daily dousing of boiling water and vinegar, sugar and borax and finally resorting to chemicals. I have decided the outdoors is their domain. Any ants showing up in the house, my domain, are immediately obliterated by any means.

Trying to have a lovely lawn is something I realize is never going to happen. I am working really hard at being more environmentally aware. Although I have been known to use a spritz or two of some legally purchased chemical in some areas, I can’t in good........

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