Catherine Coulter's Blog: I'm Baaaack!, page 50
December 19, 2019
December 19, 2019
Thursday, 19th December -- Everyone say a quick prayer for snow/cold weather in Austria -- yes, cold, I'm not kidding. This is for our traveler there.
Okay, WEEK 16:
l) Patriots over Bills
2) 49ers over Rams
3) Chiefs over Bears
4) Eagles over Cowboys
No Thursday night game -- and three games (count them!!!!) THREE games on Saturday, so get in your picks. Alas, I'll miss the Patriots game. Boo.
Christmas party at Neiman Marcus -- The Rotunda -- really really pretty and excellent food -- if you've never had their huge popovers with strawberry butter, (no plain old bread in a basket) you haven't yet experienced the heights of gastronomic delight. Who's eaten at NM?
And dinner with friends tonight -- and a homemade apple pie for desert, of course ice cream --
I know, unlike me, you will all be virtuous today. I would humbly request a minute of your cardio, okay? GET THOSE FREE WEIGHTS.
Okay, WEEK 16:
l) Patriots over Bills
2) 49ers over Rams
3) Chiefs over Bears
4) Eagles over Cowboys
No Thursday night game -- and three games (count them!!!!) THREE games on Saturday, so get in your picks. Alas, I'll miss the Patriots game. Boo.
Christmas party at Neiman Marcus -- The Rotunda -- really really pretty and excellent food -- if you've never had their huge popovers with strawberry butter, (no plain old bread in a basket) you haven't yet experienced the heights of gastronomic delight. Who's eaten at NM?
And dinner with friends tonight -- and a homemade apple pie for desert, of course ice cream --
I know, unlike me, you will all be virtuous today. I would humbly request a minute of your cardio, okay? GET THOSE FREE WEIGHTS.
December 18, 2019
December 18, 2019
Wednesday, 18th December -- Talk about grim -- it's cold, raining, gray sky wants to come inside the house -- a pity but I've got lots to do OUTSIDE the house.
You all sound ready to go for Christmas, visits with family, presents to wrap -- and put under the Christmas tree.
You'll be getting a Christmas newsletter in the next couple of days so be on the look-out. Hope you get a pre-Christmas chuckle.
More work on final denouement today -- I really want to finish DEADLOCK before leaving on Sunday. So all digits crossed, please.
Today, after your CARDIO, always your cardio -- you can start thinking of it as Christmas cardio with the present of a fit body as your prize -- I want all of you to do some free weights -- if you still don't have free weights, it's too late, I'm sending the exercise minions to discipline you. ASK for free weights (5 lbs?) for Christmas, all right? I want you to stand nice and straight, elbows at sides and free weight in then out, slowly, this is for your chest and back -- feel it, people, feel it.
You all sound ready to go for Christmas, visits with family, presents to wrap -- and put under the Christmas tree.
You'll be getting a Christmas newsletter in the next couple of days so be on the look-out. Hope you get a pre-Christmas chuckle.
More work on final denouement today -- I really want to finish DEADLOCK before leaving on Sunday. So all digits crossed, please.
Today, after your CARDIO, always your cardio -- you can start thinking of it as Christmas cardio with the present of a fit body as your prize -- I want all of you to do some free weights -- if you still don't have free weights, it's too late, I'm sending the exercise minions to discipline you. ASK for free weights (5 lbs?) for Christmas, all right? I want you to stand nice and straight, elbows at sides and free weight in then out, slowly, this is for your chest and back -- feel it, people, feel it.
December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019
Tuesday, 17th December -- Thank you for all the lovely comments about the Christmas tree and the cloud of doom over San Francisco. Re: Christmas tree -- I'm like you guys, in the dark, with the tree lights on, and you smile and feel immensely grateful.
Week 15 RESULTS: 3-1, to date 37-23 Not bad, not bad --
How'd you guys do? Did everyone see Drew Brees break the touchdown pass record last night? Amazing -- I wonder if Brady will do the same, we'll see.
Work today and you ask, "Nothing new in that, any thing exciting?" Sorry, nothing, like, for example, going to the HCF or a Christmas Luncheon or maybe buying some clothes to wear in Florida next week. Coming close, final denouement, editing, editing, trying to catch and tie up all those pesky loose ends.
Of course I have cardio every single day -- as I'm sure you do as well. No gym, that's on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. So I'll be thinking of you while I peddle fast for two minutes, then slow for a minute, then fast again, working up, working up until it's 10 minutes really fast, then slowing down before I die. SBB!!!
Week 15 RESULTS: 3-1, to date 37-23 Not bad, not bad --
How'd you guys do? Did everyone see Drew Brees break the touchdown pass record last night? Amazing -- I wonder if Brady will do the same, we'll see.
Work today and you ask, "Nothing new in that, any thing exciting?" Sorry, nothing, like, for example, going to the HCF or a Christmas Luncheon or maybe buying some clothes to wear in Florida next week. Coming close, final denouement, editing, editing, trying to catch and tie up all those pesky loose ends.
Of course I have cardio every single day -- as I'm sure you do as well. No gym, that's on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. So I'll be thinking of you while I peddle fast for two minutes, then slow for a minute, then fast again, working up, working up until it's 10 minutes really fast, then slowing down before I die. SBB!!!
December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019
Friday, 13th December -- what a fantastic day for a Christmas party -- and that's what's happening here at my house -- loads of presents, Mexican food, desserts you wouldn't believe, including Hummingbird cake, a beautifully decorated Chocolate cake with Christmas stuff (wreaths on top, with reds and green, frosting, of course) and some Hungarian goodies I can't spell or pronounce -- pastries filled with smashed almonds and other assorted yummies. So, no gym for me today, which means I need you to give me one minute (only) of your CARDIO. Okay?
WEEK #15: I didn't do the Thursday night game because frankly I knew it would be very one-sided. So,
l) Patriots over Bengals
2) Chiefs over Broncos
3) 49ers over Falcons
4) Saints over Colts
I love all the above picks: Let's hear it for a 4-0 week!!!!!
It's the 13th -- I've always found that Fridays the 13th are somehow magical -- stuff happens, usually fun stuff that makes you smile and maybe drink a bit of champagne. So go forth and cardio your brains out (well, not all of them, please) and then make yourself available for some wonderful magic.
WEEK #15: I didn't do the Thursday night game because frankly I knew it would be very one-sided. So,
l) Patriots over Bengals
2) Chiefs over Broncos
3) 49ers over Falcons
4) Saints over Colts
I love all the above picks: Let's hear it for a 4-0 week!!!!!
It's the 13th -- I've always found that Fridays the 13th are somehow magical -- stuff happens, usually fun stuff that makes you smile and maybe drink a bit of champagne. So go forth and cardio your brains out (well, not all of them, please) and then make yourself available for some wonderful magic.
December 12, 2019
December 12, 2019
Thursday, 12th December -- This is a mental prep day -- work, of course, but thinking too about anything I've forgotten before tomorrow and the big Christmas party --
Oh yes, if you use Amazon (they'll get the collection to you right away) -- simply type in Edith Layton Christmas Collection and you'll go right there -- You will enjoy her novellas, I promise.
Mexican tomorrow at party -- that was the vote -- quesadillas and other assorted Mexican goodies -- guacamole too with chips and salsa -- and the list goes on and of course never forget the 3 bottles of champagne -- And presents, scads of presents -- you saw them under my Christmas tree, right?
Tonight is first game of Week #15 -- I'll check to see who's playing and if they're one of my picks, I'll post it --
If you liked the isometrics against the wall, then today, face the wall, arms straight and press both palms against the wall, push, feel bis and tris, ease off, push again -- easy and no equipment necessary -- and then you need to stand in front of the mirror and roll your arms, back and forth, slowly -- and repeat "DIE, BAT WINGS" -- and Christmas morning, you check and see --
Oh yes, if you use Amazon (they'll get the collection to you right away) -- simply type in Edith Layton Christmas Collection and you'll go right there -- You will enjoy her novellas, I promise.
Mexican tomorrow at party -- that was the vote -- quesadillas and other assorted Mexican goodies -- guacamole too with chips and salsa -- and the list goes on and of course never forget the 3 bottles of champagne -- And presents, scads of presents -- you saw them under my Christmas tree, right?
Tonight is first game of Week #15 -- I'll check to see who's playing and if they're one of my picks, I'll post it --
If you liked the isometrics against the wall, then today, face the wall, arms straight and press both palms against the wall, push, feel bis and tris, ease off, push again -- easy and no equipment necessary -- and then you need to stand in front of the mirror and roll your arms, back and forth, slowly -- and repeat "DIE, BAT WINGS" -- and Christmas morning, you check and see --
December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019
Wednesday, 11th December. I have an awesome announcement. Edith Layton's daughter has re-released the first collection of 5 Christmas stories set in Regency England and they're available everywhere in ebook (only). Many of these have been out of print for a long time. I always loved Edith's novels, fun and wild and simply excellent, so if you want to give a Regency romance reader a HUGE treat, the collection is called IT'S A WONDERFUL REGENCY CHRISTMAS. All authors who knew Edith miss her. Thankfully, we have her stories. I've already ordered mine --
It's pretty wild here, lots of heavy rain, thick fog, pretty yucky, as a matter of fact, but as you always hear me saying, we sure need the rain -- got my wish. How are you guys doing weatherwise?
A little something to add to your exercise routine. Stand with palm flat against a wall, straight out from your body, and PUSH. You'll feel both tris and bis -- excellent isometric -- hold to the count of twelve. Let me know what you think.
It's pretty wild here, lots of heavy rain, thick fog, pretty yucky, as a matter of fact, but as you always hear me saying, we sure need the rain -- got my wish. How are you guys doing weatherwise?
A little something to add to your exercise routine. Stand with palm flat against a wall, straight out from your body, and PUSH. You'll feel both tris and bis -- excellent isometric -- hold to the count of twelve. Let me know what you think.
December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019
Tuesday, 10th December -- thank you for posting all your amazing Christmas tree photos -- more, please -- families and pets included, maybe you swilling down some spiked egg nog while playing charades would be fun.
All goes well here in Sausalito-land -- cloudy, rainy (which is GREAT, we need lots of rain) and everyone is happy and flying around doing this and that. All right, there are some idiots, but they're idiots year around.
Who of you have worked retail? What is your best story about Christmas shoppers?
Today, for me, lots of bike and abs. How about you guys?
Those of you having physical difficulties, follow doc's orders and RELAX and don't get stressed out about anything. It's simply not worth it. If you have a specific, for example, foot problem then do upper body exercises. Upper body problems, then do legs, squats, walking, you know the deal. Whatever, though, you have to MOVE --
All goes well here in Sausalito-land -- cloudy, rainy (which is GREAT, we need lots of rain) and everyone is happy and flying around doing this and that. All right, there are some idiots, but they're idiots year around.
Who of you have worked retail? What is your best story about Christmas shoppers?
Today, for me, lots of bike and abs. How about you guys?
Those of you having physical difficulties, follow doc's orders and RELAX and don't get stressed out about anything. It's simply not worth it. If you have a specific, for example, foot problem then do upper body exercises. Upper body problems, then do legs, squats, walking, you know the deal. Whatever, though, you have to MOVE --
December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
Thursday, 5th December -- I hope Allison is still snoozing -- it's a great bed, guests will call me, asking the make. Yes, we drank a margarita for you guys last night. I'll post photos today, hopefully, so you can see all the authors.
Do you know, when authors get together, it's a madhouse. Why? Because writers spend lots of time alone -- writing -- and you get them around other writers and the spigot goes on full -- so much laughter, stories, complaints (usually justified, this is a tough sometimes nasty business), and lots of champagne, but mainly -- it's so wonderful when "like" gets together with "like." (I like the "like" deal, hope you get it.)
I didn't post photos yesterday because all the presents hadn't been brought upstairs yet. The place, mainly the dining room, is bulging with presents -- what glorious fun. Just got a present in the mail from my beautiful niece, Noelle, a two-foot tall nutcracker with a winter scene cut into his middle and plays the nutcracker. Very beautiful -- but you know what? If I look at his face closely, I'm afraid I see a gambler.
Yes, I'm going to work a bit this morning -- or maybe not. The not knowing, sometimes that's fun.
You must not be slackers today. Indeed, send me two minutes of your cardio as mine will be mighty iffy, if at all. So, HELP.
Do you know, when authors get together, it's a madhouse. Why? Because writers spend lots of time alone -- writing -- and you get them around other writers and the spigot goes on full -- so much laughter, stories, complaints (usually justified, this is a tough sometimes nasty business), and lots of champagne, but mainly -- it's so wonderful when "like" gets together with "like." (I like the "like" deal, hope you get it.)
I didn't post photos yesterday because all the presents hadn't been brought upstairs yet. The place, mainly the dining room, is bulging with presents -- what glorious fun. Just got a present in the mail from my beautiful niece, Noelle, a two-foot tall nutcracker with a winter scene cut into his middle and plays the nutcracker. Very beautiful -- but you know what? If I look at his face closely, I'm afraid I see a gambler.
Yes, I'm going to work a bit this morning -- or maybe not. The not knowing, sometimes that's fun.
You must not be slackers today. Indeed, send me two minutes of your cardio as mine will be mighty iffy, if at all. So, HELP.
December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019
Tuesday, 3rd December -- Some of you did well in Week 13, others were as bad as I was. As for the Vikings last night -- well, it was close, but you know what? It seems whenever the Vikings really have a must win (like Monday Night Football is a MUST win), they flop. Big sigh.
Work this morning, then Christmasizing the top floor -- it's a royal mess up there at this point in time but by tomorrow -- magic will occur, the Christmas minions are flying in, arriving at any time now, and they'll be running around taking care of everything and drinking gallons of eggnog.
Today, folk, after your CARDIO -- I want you all down on the floor on your backs (or on your back on the bed). One hand behind your head to hold you up, the other hand on your stomach to feel the abs when you very slowly life one bent knee up and down -- feel the pull --
Work this morning, then Christmasizing the top floor -- it's a royal mess up there at this point in time but by tomorrow -- magic will occur, the Christmas minions are flying in, arriving at any time now, and they'll be running around taking care of everything and drinking gallons of eggnog.
Today, folk, after your CARDIO -- I want you all down on the floor on your backs (or on your back on the bed). One hand behind your head to hold you up, the other hand on your stomach to feel the abs when you very slowly life one bent knee up and down -- feel the pull --
November 27, 2019
November 27, 2019
Wednesday, 27th November -- Hey, it's off today to the HCF to get a pumpkin cheesecake for tomorrow -- well, off to get the HCF after the gym --
All of you sound excited, in good spirits, getting ready for Thanksgiving -- and everyone is doing such different things and yet so many are exactly the same. Isn't tradition a blessing? It's something you can count on, something that's always there, beckoning. Family and food -- lots of goodies, football and hopefully, NO DRAMA.
Work today, as usual -- As for you guys, I want you on the floor on your back, butt as close to the wall as you can, legs straight up. Lie there and relax, your neck, your back, all the way down, and breathe nice and deeply, from your belly. Think very nice thoughts, no bad crap, okay? Then slowly, begin with your toes and work them around, then your feet, up to your beautiful head --
All of you sound excited, in good spirits, getting ready for Thanksgiving -- and everyone is doing such different things and yet so many are exactly the same. Isn't tradition a blessing? It's something you can count on, something that's always there, beckoning. Family and food -- lots of goodies, football and hopefully, NO DRAMA.
Work today, as usual -- As for you guys, I want you on the floor on your back, butt as close to the wall as you can, legs straight up. Lie there and relax, your neck, your back, all the way down, and breathe nice and deeply, from your belly. Think very nice thoughts, no bad crap, okay? Then slowly, begin with your toes and work them around, then your feet, up to your beautiful head --
I'm Baaaack!
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