REFINISHED FLOORS: I have been wanting to refinish our floors for years. We have been living in our house for 41 years, and the floors needed to be refinished. Most of the floors were golden oak, but the stairs and one bedroom were dark . I wanted everything to match. I went with Natural to go with the shades of white on the walls. It is very pretty and soothing.

CLEANED OUT THE GARAGE AND CLOSETS: We had to put our furniture in the garage and basement in order to refinish the floors. I am being very mindful as to what is coming back in. I love a minimal look and it is so much easier to keep clean. I bought a Norwek Mop to keep the floors clean. I am mopping the kitchen and den area every night before bed. I love our lighter house, keeping it clean and less cluttered. Is puttering a pastime?

70TH BIRTHDAY: I had a steak dinner and carrot cake with my family. My brothers took me out to Drew’s Bistro for beer, pork chops, bacon sauerkraut, and smashed potatoes. The OutdoorFit ladies took me out for eggs benedict and French toast. It was a delicious birthday week!

RUNNING AND OUTDOORFIT: I am running twice a week in Huber woods. Three times a week, I am doing a 60 rep OutdoorFit weight training workout. My arms and shoulders feel strong when I am running. It is all quite amazing. I am at a weight that I was when I was 30.

TAP CLASS: I started tapping! I joined a beginner’s class through the park system. It is very humbling. I am not Gene Kelly yet but I am working on it!

BOOKS: I read Allison Pataki’s The Magnificent Lives Of Marjorie Post, Diane Keaton’s Fashion First and Marie Benedicts’ The First Ladies.

How was your September? What have you been working on? I would love to hear.

Love,

Mary