Sleep Gaps?

For years I have had gaps in my sleep. I would wake up about 2:00 or so and lay awake for sometimes as long as two hours. I learned to live with it. It irritated me when it happened but if I took a twenty-minute nap during the next day it didn't disrupt my day too much. Little did I know there was a solution. I was having trouble with cramps, especially at night. In searching for solutions I came across an article that gave a list of possible deficiencies that could be the root of the problem and Magnesium was one of them so I bought some, not knowing there are different forms of Magnesium.  Since taking Magnesium glycinate for about a month now I have not had even one night of sleep gap or cramps.
Here is some info: let's just say you do not want "Disaster Pants".

Which form of magnesium is best for sleep?

Magnesium glycinate for sleep

Magnesium glycinate is one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium capsules you can take. It's a good choice if you want to raise your levels quickly, and it's especially a good choice if you get disaster pants with other forms.

 https://www.healthline.com/health/magnesium-glycinate Here is a more complete article of good info about Magnesium for sleep.

Fine Art Revisited

Roy Burgess posted this on Facebook so I snipped it to share because I love it! 

Waiting for Mona

From the Royal Queensland Gallery

Doings

Butch is still playing pool quite a bit and I do too as often as I can work it in. Butch played the last two days in the park championship. 23 guys signed up to play and each of them had to play against everyone one time. That is a bunch of games! Butch says 6 losses was third and he had 7 so he came in fourth or tied for fourth. There are a large number of very skilled pool players in this park so his finish was respectable. We both play in mixed doubles on Sundays. It is fun and a way to interact with people you might not in ordinary times. I also play with the ladies on Monday and Tuesday afternoons when nothing conflicts in my schedule.

Last Monday I missed ladies pool because of a dermatology appointment. We both had a clean report on our biopsies. Good to go for another 6 months. We usually follow up trips out of the park with a trip to Costco or a stop in Magnolia depending on the day and the needs. We have not eaten out very much. It is very difficult to eat healthy in a restaurant. We know people who eat out nearly every meal. 
Trivia is still happening with pretty much the same people from week to week. They have a good time and so do I. Butch does too now that he has played enough pool to keep him satisfied.

It won't be long before we make a trip to Mexico. Yes, we still go down. No, we are not afraid. The whole situation is much different than portrayed on media.

I haven't mentioned Keto or diet for quite a while but I am still eating that way. I am happy with what the scales might say. I really do not know but my clothes fit the same so I assume the numbers are okay.

Listen to the Mockingbirds!

Spring?

When we arrived in late October the leaves were already off the trees. That is not usually the case. The grass was sparse too so I assumed it was due to lack of rain. We have still had a lack of rain. I can only think of a few times it has rained all winter and only one was a gullywasher. Mid-February is when the leaves return and I am happy to report they are here! It is the South Texas version of the arrival of Spring.
This is also the time of year when activities and events are a bit frantic and you can attend some sort of happening every day if you choose to do so. I passed on that several years ago. Old age perhaps? I remember pulling out the gate in years past and feeling as though I were on vacation! Free at last! I made a promise to myself when we changed parks that I was not going to overschedule myself and I have pretty much stuck to it. One of the perks of being a SENIOR is being able to do and say what you choose. It is a happy time of life. One small warning to the younger generations- you do have to safeguard your health if you plan to enjoy your senior years and it is never too late or too early to start.

RV Cooking

RV Cooking

I have been a fan of Allrecipes for many years. 

The recipes, coming from actual cooks, have been tried and tested. 

This particular link is focusing on RV or "small space" cooking. 

Since many of us fit in that category I thought you might enjoy this website.

https://www.allrecipes.com/article/the-galley-kitchen-rv/