![](\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://thatstef.micro.blog/uploads/2021/65bd34eb24.jpg\")
: thatstef.micro.blog@ridwan It helps me greatly, thank you. I never considered not planning a topic in advance. I’m having a hard enough time blogging once a week, although enjoying it.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10931389","date_published":"2021-01-28T18:41:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-28 18:41","date_timestamp":1611859307,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10930780","content_html":"@Dino Thanks for the to-do list suggestion! I’m definitely a list maker because I like feeling organized and then crossing things off.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10930780","date_published":"2021-01-28T16:27:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-28 16:27","date_timestamp":1611851232,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10929948","content_html":"@mpmilestogo Thank you for the journaling tip. Maybe I’m pushing back on it because it feels like an assignment. Eventually, I’ll just have habits, no goals, etc. I don’t have hobbies other than Netflix and chronic pain management. I’m trying to not sit around as much or when I do, sit with purpose. Thanks for your insight.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10929948","date_published":"2021-01-28T14:48:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-28 14:48","date_timestamp":1611845329,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10929881","content_html":"Retirement Log 01.28.2021 Goal Update : thatstef.micro.blog
@Cheri We’re looking forward to traveling again post-Covid. We canceled our dream trip to Iceland that we’re hoping to rebook in fall of 22. In the meantime, we bought a home and remodeling it is breaking up life’s monotony (and our bank account!)
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10874834","date_published":"2021-01-17T18:32:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-17 18:32","date_timestamp":1610908364,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10874653","content_html":"@rcjackson Yes! A great audiobook can open the door to both ebooks and bound books. Now that I don’t commute any, I enjoy listening to them while doing housework.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10874653","date_published":"2021-01-17T17:21:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-17 17:21","date_timestamp":1610904113,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10874650","content_html":"@ronguest Excellent point regarding habits. I have lost my daily reading habit and am trying to get that back in the evenings.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10874650","date_published":"2021-01-17T17:19:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-17 17:19","date_timestamp":1610903984,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10874119","content_html":"@toddgrotenhuis Thank you! Good luck on yours as well.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10874119","date_published":"2021-01-17T14:55:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-17 14:55","date_timestamp":1610895325,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10874106","content_html":"@mpmilestogo Thank you for sharing your experiences! I think the further I get into retirement, the fewer goals I will set. Perhaps this is a need for me now because of staying home so much? Enjoy your travels and your reading!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10874106","date_published":"2021-01-17T14:46:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-17 14:46","date_timestamp":1610894802,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10874071","content_html":"Retirement Log 01.17.2021 Reading Challenges: thatstef.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2021/01/17/retirement-log-reading.html","date_published":"2021-01-17T14:34:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-17 14:34","date_timestamp":1610894040,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"10840377","content_html":"@manton Have fun! Your fur baby looks happy to see the snow.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10840377","date_published":"2021-01-10T19:42:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-10 19:42","date_timestamp":1610307721,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10839743","content_html":"Retirement Log 01.10.2021 Family Photos ![](\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://thatstef.micro.blog/uploads/2021/3964b3d72c.jpg\")
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Retirement Log 01.03.2021: thatstef.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2021/01/03/retirement-log.html","date_published":"2021-01-03T14:44:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-03 14:44","date_timestamp":1609685040,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"10802155","content_html":"@jean Good luck on your application!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10802155","date_published":"2021-01-02T13:27:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-02 13:27","date_timestamp":1609594060,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10799544","content_html":"@Cheri I’m looking forward to less maintenance, ice scraping, and not having to figure out where to store the one car safely if we ever get to really take a long trip again. Thanks for the blog encouragement!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10799544","date_published":"2021-01-01T22:48:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-01 22:48","date_timestamp":1609541316,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10799162","content_html":"Retirement Log 01.01.2021: thatstef.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2021/01/01/retirement-log.html","date_published":"2021-01-01T20:38:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2021-01-01 20:38","date_timestamp":1609533501,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"10765490","content_html":"@crossingthethreshold Thank you! To you as well. ❄️🎄
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10765490","date_published":"2020-12-24T22:08:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-24 22:08","date_timestamp":1608847715,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10765476","content_html":"@Cheri Thank you, Cheri. Merry Christmas 🎄
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10765476","date_published":"2020-12-24T22:01:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-24 22:01","date_timestamp":1608847301,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10765473","content_html":"@DiplomaticDiva Thank you! Have a very peaceful holiday.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10765473","date_published":"2020-12-24T22:00:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-24 22:00","date_timestamp":1608847243,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10764923","content_html":"Watching Die Hard (1988) after prepping as much food for Christmas as I could in advance. It’s just my husband and me this year but we’re carrying on traditions through our meals and movies. Happy Christmas, everyone.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/12/24/watching-die-hard.html","date_published":"2020-12-24T18:15:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-24 18:15","date_timestamp":1608833746,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"10681475","content_html":"The local library is offering an evening of hygge over Zoom. Wondering what my activity will be during it? I pick up my kit this week! First task: learning how to pronounce hygge with Texas accent.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/12/06/the-local-library.html","date_published":"2020-12-06T14:45:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-06 14:45","date_timestamp":1607265935,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"10663356","content_html":"@Cheri It was. Even more snow fell after this photo but it hasn’t been icy on the roads so we can drive around and enjoy the scenery. ❄️
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10663356","date_published":"2020-12-02T15:13:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-02 15:13","date_timestamp":1606922030,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10663355","content_html":"@ridwan Thank you!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/10663355","date_published":"2020-12-02T15:12:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-02 15:12","date_timestamp":1606921955,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"10659831","content_html":"Our first snowfall of the season! here in Eastern Tennessee! Hot cocoa has been made and we’re watching A Charlie Brown Christmas. Pardon me while I get excited as we’re not used to any season other than summer being from south Texas.
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I’ve just bought myself a refurbished Chromebook. Now that I’ve removed my work links off my profile, it’s time to add some games. Does anyone recommend some fun, free single player games in Google Play?
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/12/01/ive-just-bought.html","date_published":"2020-12-01T15:02:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-12-01 15:02","date_timestamp":1606834968,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"10654457","content_html":"We moved to Tennessee from Texas this year to experience the seasons and we’re about to experience our first snow fall! Stocked up on hot cocoa and checked out 4 Christmas movies from the library. Ready…set…snow!
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/11/30/we-moved-to.html","date_published":"2020-11-30T21:22:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-11-30 21:22","date_timestamp":1606771340,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"10285404","content_html":"For our first retirement getaway, we rented a house for 2 nights at Norris Lake in eastern Tennessee. Easy to social distance and relax. Now it’s back to the grind of doctor’s appointments, walking the dog, etc.
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@Miraz Thank you!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9985707","date_published":"2020-07-23T23:09:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-23 23:09","date_timestamp":1595545748,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9985482","content_html":"Retirement Log 07/23/2020: thatstef.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/07/23/retirement-log.html","date_published":"2020-07-23T21:56:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-23 21:56","date_timestamp":1595541412,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9967941","content_html":"@ReaderJohn He wouldn’t mind the clean look except for the upkeep. He wants it as easy to maintain as possible.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9967941","date_published":"2020-07-20T19:32:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-20 19:32","date_timestamp":1595273536,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9967874","content_html":"I persuaded my husband to buy clippers and then I cut his hair with them. It looks better than mediocre but I think I’ll be able to fix it after a few days when his cowlicks kick in. This might be a new retirement hobby for me.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/07/20/i-persuaded-my.html","date_published":"2020-07-20T19:14:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-20 19:14","date_timestamp":1595272496,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9960816","content_html":"@Miraz I was just outside of the gated area which was still one of the bigger dog parks we’ve been to. It’s nice to live in an area that makes us want to get outside.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9960816","date_published":"2020-07-19T11:30:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-19 11:30","date_timestamp":1595158234,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9960800","content_html":"@Cheri It’s been about 10-13 degrees cooler than Texas so we’re loving it. The highs are still warm but it’s not sweltering.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9960800","date_published":"2020-07-19T11:28:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-19 11:28","date_timestamp":1595158083,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9958127","content_html":"One of the reasons that we moved here…the view. This is from the dog park this morning near Johnson City, Tennessee.
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We’re settling in nicely to our new city/state. Driver’s licenses, voter registrations, and library cards have all been accomplished. Paperwork makes the world go around and makes you find your marriage certificate to prove you’re the you from the birth certificate.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/07/16/were-settling-in.html","date_published":"2020-07-16T20:15:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-16 20:15","date_timestamp":1594930535,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9864377","content_html":"@Cheri Thank you!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9864377","date_published":"2020-07-01T00:14:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-01 00:14","date_timestamp":1593562487,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9863762","content_html":"@DiplomaticDiva Thank you! Now to unpack...but first, a nap!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9863762","date_published":"2020-06-30T20:03:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-06-30 20:03","date_timestamp":1593547421,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9863665","content_html":"After the last 3 days on the road, I’ve concluded that although I wanted to move to the mountains in east Tennessee, I didn’t want to drive there from south Texas. But we made it!
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/06/30/after-the-last.html","date_published":"2020-06-30T19:31:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-06-30 19:31","date_timestamp":1593545484,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9803511","content_html":"Monday morning movie: Zero Dark Thirty. Some of it is hard to watch but Jessica Chastain’s acting is brilliant. 🍿
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/06/15/monday-morning-movie.html","date_published":"2020-06-15T14:47:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-06-15 14:47","date_timestamp":1592232420,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9752331","content_html":"@Cheri I wish you peace and safety. Your words are powerful, eloquent, and from the heart.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9752331","date_published":"2020-05-31T15:25:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-05-31 15:25","date_timestamp":1590938720,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9684124","content_html":"@chet My mind is truly drawing blanks on this. Thank you! We’ll also need them for the AirBnBs for light switches, remotes, etc. I’ll set aside a box for it, now.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9684124","date_published":"2020-05-19T21:06:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-05-19 21:06","date_timestamp":1589922404,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9683447","content_html":"I’m making up for missing yesterday’s Microblog May Book Challenge Sprint. For Monday’s post, a recent favorite is the Age of Miracles by Karen Thomas Walker. It’s a beautiful tale during the time of great change (slowed rotation of the earth). If you like light scifi with a deeper mess... thatstef.micro.blog","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/05/19/im-making-up.html","date_published":"2020-05-19T17:05:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-05-19 17:05","date_timestamp":1589907914,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9683072","content_html":"We’re moving to Tennessee at the end of June (from South Texas) We’ll spend 2 nights on the road and we’ll have 3 days after we arrive until the belongings get delivered. What would you prioritize to be put in the cars for the roadtrip and first few nights in the empty cottage?
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/05/19/were-moving-to.html","date_published":"2020-05-19T15:21:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-05-19 15:21","date_timestamp":1589901660,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9593375","content_html":"Today we watched the movie The Clovehitch Killer. Great narrative, no jump scares, but still a horror movie by my standards. 🍿
\n","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/05/03/today-we-watched.html","date_published":"2020-05-03T23:42:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-05-03 23:42","date_timestamp":1588549346,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9533989","content_html":"@garciabuxton Yay! I'll check it out. I was able to see them live this past year when they toured through San Antonio with The Violent Femmes. They had their own following there for sure, my husband included.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/thatstef/9533989","date_published":"2020-04-22T21:08:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-22 21:08","date_timestamp":1587589724,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9533793","content_html":"Boredom and Other Things: thatstef.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/04/22/boredom-and-other.html","date_published":"2020-04-22T20:19:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-22 20:19","date_timestamp":1587586778,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9442593","content_html":"My heart shattered into 144 pieces today as the Governor closed schools for rest of year. Although absolutely the right call, I’m retiring in May and moving out of state. There are 144 kids I won’t get to see grow up or even say goodbye to in person. For that, I mourn.
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","summary":"","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/2020/04/14/retirement-plans.html","date_published":"2020-04-14T19:47:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Stef Sims","url":"https://thatstef.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fthatstef%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thatstef"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-14 19:47","date_timestamp":1586893628,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9364716","content_html":"Feeling a bit “under the weather” as the saying goes and just not into working today. While I’m still monitoring online classes and avoiding anything but Gatorade and saltines, I did put on Cabin in the Woods as a nice diversion. 🍿
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