{"id":94065,"date":"2026-02-20T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=94065"},"modified":"2026-02-21T17:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:18:01","slug":"94065","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=94065","title":{"rendered":"Another Busy Day Going Here And There!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-94066\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-650x789.jpg 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-124x150.jpg 124w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-768x933.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-100x121.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"greeting-message\"><\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\tdocument.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n\t\tconst morningGreeting = 'Good Morning, what are you doing up so early?';\r\n\t\tconst afternoonGreeting = 'Good Afternoon, do you realize it is 5:00 pm somewhere?!';\r\n\t\tconst eveningGreeting = 'Good Evening!';\r\n\r\n\t\tconst date = new Date();\r\n\t\tconst hour = date.getHours();\r\n\t\tlet greeting;\r\n\r\n\t\tif ( hour >= 5 && hour < 12 ) {\r\n\t\t\tgreeting = morningGreeting;\r\n\t\t} else if ( hour >= 12 && hour < 18 ) {\r\n\t\t\tgreeting = afternoonGreeting;\r\n\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\tgreeting = eveningGreeting;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\tdocument.getElementById( 'greeting-message' ).textContent = greeting;\r\n\t} );\r\n<\/script><p>Estimated reading time: 4 minutes<\/p> Today&#8217;s agenda: Maximum relaxation\u2014with one tiny plot twist.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve got a 2:00 pm doctor appointment (because nothing says &#8220;self-care&#8221; like medical paperwork).\u00a0 It&#8217;s dinner with Robin at a local Mexican restaurant\u2026 exact location TBD based on vibes, hunger level, and how fast we can agree on a place.<\/p>\n<p>The vascular doctor reviewed the ultrasounds and said, &#8220;You are good to go!&#8221;\u00a0 No need to see her for another six months!\u00a0 Good news from my recent Carotid Endarterectomy, which removed plaque from the carotid arteries in the neck to prevent strokes. The artery is wide open and doing well. The doctor was quite happy, and so were we!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-94090\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-1-650x866.jpg 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-1-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-001-1-100x133.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We decided to skip wandering around and go straight home for a quick &#8220;snack&#8221; before our 5:30 dinner with Robin.\u00a0 And honestly, snacking at our house is effortless\u2014open the fridge, and you&#8217;re greeted by a million leftover containers from past dining adventures.\u00a0 It&#8217;ss like our own personal buffet\u2026 if the theme was &#8220;mystery boxes&#8221; and &#8220;What even is this?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We finished off the St. Patrick&#8217;s Day decorations and ran into cards from previous years sent by the Ashes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94073\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94073\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94073\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-650x377.jpg 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-100x58.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Linda is an artist!!!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We camped out in the TV\/living room for a bit, waiting for Robin to arrive.\u00a0 Robin wanted Mexican food, so we put our heads together and\u2014after a lot of effort\u2014came up with slightly more than half a wit.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we admitted defeat and called in reinforcements: the Internet.\u00a0 One quick consultation with Yelp (patron saint of indecisive diners) pointed us to Rodrigo&#8217;s Mexican Grill on Katella, just east of Tustin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94076\" style=\"width: 1370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94076\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94076\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-006.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1360\" height=\"1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-006.webp 1360w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-006-650x488.webp 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-006-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-006-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-006-100x75.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We have driven by the place 100 times and never stopped, that was a BIG mistake!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While reviewing the excellent menu, I spotted a 46-ounce margarita (their special), so indeed I ordered one!\u00a0 It was big enough to take a bath in (the straws would have to be removed).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94074\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94074\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94074\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-004.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-004-650x691.jpg 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-004-141x150.jpg 141w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-004-768x817.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-004-100x106.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I polished off a spicy flank steak dish, complete with beans (post-digestion sound removed) and rice.\u00a0 and sipped the drink until I felt like I was floating!\u00a0 Mary and Robin were good girls and had their excellent salads.\u00a0 \u00a0We laughed and giggled for two hours before going home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94075\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94075\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94075\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-005.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-005-650x591.jpg 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-005-150x136.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-005-768x698.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-005-100x91.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After (Slurp, gurgle, belch!!)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Yes, that&#8217;s me showing the grandkids and great grandkids what we are supposed to so with a tortilla!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94091\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94091\" class=\"wp-image-94091 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-002.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-002-650x586.jpg 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-002-150x135.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-002-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-002-100x90.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Needed: sharp teeth!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rebin remembers when I taught Nick how to perform this mighty operation!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-94092\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-1-650x476.jpg 650w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-1-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-1-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-20-003-1-100x73.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once home, Mary and Robin headed to the kitchen to make some flower vases using &#8220;water balls&#8221;.\u00a0 They are usually called orbeez, water beads, hydrogel, crystal soil, water polymer balls, and so on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"didYouKnow\">\n<p><strong>Did You Know?<\/strong> Decorative water balls (or water beads) are colorful, non-toxic, super-absorbent polymer crystals that expand in water to 100 times their size, used to hydrate fresh flowers, support silk flowers, and fill vases for decorative displays. They create a clear or colored, gelatinous, and hydrated base that replaces water and gravel, often used in weddings and centerpieces.Key Features and Uses:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydration<\/strong>: They provide a steady, slow-release moisture source for fresh flowers, keeping them fresh for extended periods without needing to replace standing water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decoration<\/strong>: Available in many colors and often used to create a glowing effect with LED light bases or as &#8220;floating&#8221; accents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Versatility<\/strong>: They are popular for filling transparent glass vases or jars for event decor, providing a stable, elegant base for flower arrangements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reusable<\/strong>: If they dry out, they can be re-hydrated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soilless Planting<\/strong>: They can be used as a soil substitute for indoor plants, holding moisture to prevent over- or under-watering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Robin had to go home this evening, so Mary and I got into our jammies (I got into hers, and she got into mine!!)\u00a0 Remember, &#8220;Don&#8217;t ask, don&#8217;t tell!!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We camped out on the couch and watched three episodes of Suits, and then\u2014show of rare restraint\u2014finally pulled the plug at 11:00 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-94078\" src=\"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7e1789b19966189deab30c96aae52c46.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"563\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7e1789b19966189deab30c96aae52c46.jpg 563w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7e1789b19966189deab30c96aae52c46-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/wp-content\/dailydiary\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7e1789b19966189deab30c96aae52c46-100x125.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today&#8217;s agenda: Maximum relaxation\u2014with one tiny plot twist.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve got a 2:00 pm doctor appointment (because nothing says &#8220;self-care&#8221; like medical paperwork).\u00a0 It&#8217;s dinner with Robin at a local Mexican restaurant\u2026 exact location TBD based on vibes, hunger level, and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=94065\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[227,228,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dining-out","category-doctor","category-family"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94065","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=94065"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94065\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94098,"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94065\/revisions\/94098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=94065"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=94065"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=94065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}