Tripping down memory lane...

These photo's have kind of just turned up.
I wanting to publlish them here to remind myself that in not too long
a time
I should be looking plently good again.
The oldest photo is from 1974, at the Essex House in NYC, with Leon and Stephanie Rosenblatt,
Leon and I go back to hebrew school together. We were 8 or 9yrs old when we met..
He and Stephanie have been married now, I bet close to 40 years, if that's possible.
Anyway, note the cigarette in my hand. I know I weighed at least 160 in this photo.
All of a sudden 160 looks pretty good to me.
Granted this photo is 32 yrs. old already, so youth was on my side.
The photo under the palm was taken on my 50th birthday. That was 8yrs. ago.
I know I weighed over 200, but looking at it now, I still think I looked
pretty damn good.
I'm not announcing my official top weight, post
surgery, yet.
I know it won't be long before I am ready to reveal this information.
Tuesday is my post op doctor's visit.
That will be the first time I am on a scale since the surgery, so we
shall see how it goes.

The really good news, as far as I'm concerned is that I put on my
Nike's today and actually took a walk. Go Myra.
And I actually got dressed and in my car and did errands.
I had fun today.
I am grateful.
Later.

Perserverance Pays Off!

Oh my dear. What an ordeal I've been through trying to post on this blog.
Several months ago I was unable to access entry to my blog, Myra's Thoughts.
After many frustrating attempts I decided to let it go and just start a new
blog. The new blog was titled Myra's Blog, which by the way still exists, as
I only have learned to well during these past few days.
You know what? I'm going to spare you all and myself the details.
All I can say is that by persevering I was able to finally get what seemed
impossible before.
Go figure.
I am so delighted and relieved. Did I mention grateful?
I have been trying to publish to my blog for days...
Now, finally, I have.
TA DA!

At last or at least I hope so...

3 new listings on eBay. What do you think??? I have my fingers crossed that this is going to magically appear in my blog, Myra's Thoughts.
Not in Myra's Blog, which is a whole other story that I will tell if this successfully pubishes in Myra's Thoughts.

Latest work listed on eBay.

I just listed this piece on eBay. It is a 4 1/2" Art Squared Card. I'm mad for the
image of this woman. It's a color copy of the original hand colored antique photo that I own. I struggled with words to add
to this card..."live radiantly", "peace of mind", "the weaker sex", all came to mind. But in the end, I thought, no let this image
speak for itself. I used torn hand made paper for the base of this piece. At the last minute I decided on adding the little circle
to frame her one eye. I have used this detail on previous work. Somehow when that was done I felt the piece was finally
finished. Let's see if I get any reaction with the listing.

Favorite Collage Faces

I bought these on eBay and can't find the artists signature which is really unfortunate
because I'd like to give her the credit. My hope publishing them here is that someone might recognize them and help me
get back to the artists listing. My favorite is the one in mostly browns, but they are each so beautiful and outstanding.

The day has flown by so quickly, I can't even believe it.
Time does fly, if you're having fun or not.

Going to bed now.
Night all.
Sweet dreams and
acknowledged gratitude
for yet another good day.
Thank you God!
Amen.

Good Morning Beautiful World.

It's just after 8AM here on this beautiful Monday morning, October 30. 2006.
I am so grateful to be alive and participating in living. It is just 5 days since
my surgery and I feel so much better each and everyday. What a blessing.
What a miracle. I am humbled.
I hope I will never forget all the days leading up to today and that I will be capable
of living in true grace by remaining humble for the rest of my days.

I've been up for hours here at my desk, sorting through lots of the ephemera
and do da's that I use in creating my art. It feels so good to have done this.
I'm so looking forward to sitting here again, later today and having the time
of my life creating new art.

Life is good.
Let this be a productive
and positive day for us all.

So Grateful to be at Home.

Gorgeous 53" orchid from my friend Sharon.
It's Sunday morning, October 29th, 9:30 AM, here in sunny, cool South Florida.
This is the first day of daylight savings and I so grateful to be at my computer
posting to my blog.
I had gastic bypass surgery this past Wednesday. I came home on Friday.
I still feel like I was hit by a truck. It's especially painful getting up and down
or in and out of bed. But truth be told, each day is better than the day before.
All things considered, I doing just great.
I was on liquids for 3 days. Yesterday had my first pureed food. Sounds yummy
right? Well interestingly enough it absolutley didn't taste that bad. The point is
that this surgery is only a tool. I must follow directions and adhere to this new eating,
exercising food plan that has been presented me.
Really it's quite simple. Protien builds muscle. Muscle burns fat. Exercise builds
muscle. Exercise burns fat. Because of the facts, it is imperative to comsume the
amount of protein they have prescribed for me and my body mass index (BMI).
One will lose weight if they don't eat or consume fewer calories, but they will not lose
as quickly as they will consuming the correct of amount of protien,
How's that for a quick lesson?
I am treating myself like a new, precious little baby. My stomach is the size on a walnut,
the same size as a newborn. I am feeding myself like I would a newborn baby. Slowly.
No liquids till 60 minutes after meals. Three meals a day, consisting of 1 1/2 oz pureed
protein and 1 oz of pureed fruit on vegtable. Plus 2 snacks. One of 6 or 8 oz of low fat
plain yogert (surprisingly this even tasted good to me yesterday) and 8oz of skim milk
in a blender with protein powder equivilant to the balance needed for the day.
It is a little complicated at first, figuring out all these details, but I'm actually doing it
and that leaves me feeling rather empowered.
I'm still not smoking and am doing breathing exercises on these little plastic machines
they had me using in the hospital. Even those patience who didn't smoke had the same
breathing machines. Anyone who is extremely overweight has some kind of compromised
breathing and laying in a hospital bed they want to make sure you don't get pneumonia or
a collapsed lung. They also want you to be getting up and down. Moving around, preferably walking.
Not only for the exercise benefits but also to improve your lung capacity and prevent blood
clots.
Most of you probably know these things already. Most people tend to eat sensibly and practice
a healthy lifestyle.
For me this is a new world. A new beginning.
Now I'm going to get a little rest.
I'm kind of laughing after all this pontificating, here I am shutting down and resting.
Love to all my many friends who have seen me through this experience. I don't think I would
have made it this far without your support and kindness. Thank youi.
Last comment...I have Bob Dylan's new CD Modern Times, playing and I'm loving it.