{"id":90802,"date":"2025-08-20T15:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T22:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=90802"},"modified":"2025-08-21T20:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T03:53:11","slug":"good-bye-grandsons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=90802","title":{"rendered":"Good Bye Grandsons!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mary was up and moving bright and early, for we have a gym class to attend (oh, goody).\u00a0 Today I get to rest a bit because I’m not allowed to exercise my arms due to the Mohs surgery yesterday!<\/p>\n

Mohs surgery is a specialized surgical technique used to remove skin cancer.\u00a0 It involves removing thin layers of cancerous tissue, one at a time, and examining them under a microscope until all cancerous cells are eliminated.\u00a0 This method helps ensure complete removal of the cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.<\/div>\n

We came right home, and Mary fixed an excellent lunch of sweet potatoes and Tilapia fish!\u00a0 Tilapia is native to Africa and the Middle East, and has been a food source for millennia, even appearing in ancient Egyptian art and biblical texts.\u00a0 It’s known for its mild, sweet flavor and flaky texture, and is one of the most widely farmed fish globally.<\/p>\n

Freezing the sweet potato brings out its flavor, and when paired with butter and sour cream, it surpasses the regular potato!\u00a0 Sweet potatoes are generally considered very healthy.\u00a0 They are packed with nutrients and offer various health benefits due to their high content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.<\/p>\n

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Sweet potatoes are not potatoes<\/strong>, and are more closely related to the morning glory flower than to the common potato.\u00a0 They are a root vegetable with a vibrant orange flesh that is packed with nutrients, including beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and B6, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.\u00a0 Sweet potatoes are also versatile, with many ways to prepare them, from roasting and baking to mashing and even using them in desserts.<\/div>\n

We had yellow watermelon for dessert!<\/p>\n

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The cleaning crew arrived around 2:30 pm, and we gathered in the rooms they weren’t cleaning to watch a new series (to us) called Extant.<\/p>\n

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Halle Berry starred in the science fiction TV series “Extant,” where she plays Molly Woods, an astronaut who returns from a 13-month solo mission in space to discover she is mysteriously pregnant.\u00a0 The pregnancy is particularly puzzling because she had no human contact during her time away and had previously struggled with infertility.<\/p>\n

The series explores the mystery surrounding her pregnancy and its potential alien origins, as well as the broader implications for humanity.\u00a0 Molly’s family life becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving influential organizations with secret experiments and hidden agendas.<\/p>\n

“Extant” aired for two seasons on CBS between 2014 and 2015.\u00a0 It has recently been added to Netflix, offering a chance for new audiences to discover the series and experience its unique blend of cosmic mysteries, character drama, and themes of science, survival, and identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Robin came by around 4:40 pm, and we headed to North Tustin to Christakis Greek Cuisine to celebrate Theo and Nick leaving their nests and going out into the world.\u00a0 Theo is off to college, and Nick is going to Texas.<\/p>\n

We had a great time celebrating Theo’s trip to college.<\/p>\n

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We dined inside, where it was cool!<\/p><\/div>\n

We had a great table and plenty of time to visit each other!<\/p>\n

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One seat remains, but no one to sit in it!<\/p><\/div>\n

Theo was happy about the impending move to Northern California.<\/p>\n

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“UC Davis, here I come!”<\/p><\/div>\n

As expected, Bob and Robin were a little sad with Nick being a “no show,” but they were gracious enough to come to dinner and see Theo off on his journey anyway.<\/p>\n

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Great fun with family!<\/p><\/div>\n

After dinner, we were tired, so we watched a tiny bit of TV before crashing.\u00a0 Tomorrow is an empty day save for the Elks at noon.<\/p>\n

We got a nice note from our waiter via Michele:<\/p>\n

“Hi Michelle, this is Mike from Christakes.\u00a0 I waited on you last night for dinner.\u00a0 Could you thank Paul for the generous gratuity and let him know he made my night?\u00a0 What a great sense of humor reminded me of my dad, and it really made me think about him.\u00a0 I miss him a lot, but Paul Was awesome so I just wanted to see if you can pass that along for me.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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