Since Thanksgiving, I have been in the kitchen more, while trying to lose weight. How is that working out? I am trying things like making only half of a recipe or having smaller portions.

For example, yesterday, I made only half of the Banana Nut Bread recipe I love.

That said, last week I made the Fruit Tarte w/Cream Cheese using the recipe's original ingredient amounts and still have about a quarter of the dessert left in the fridge. That dessert keeps well in the cooler.

I think trying on older items that were too small two yeas ago, keeps me focused on dieting. Below, photos of recent pieces I tried on for fit, or in the case of the sweater a wholesale sample purchase. Love the sweater, however not stocking for my shop.

This year, holiday gift giving- not as in past years, more on the thoughtful side. Below, photos of wrapped gifts and items (links below) I gave myself.

Finally, this week (December 17, 2024) I was notified a Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number was assigned for my business, QiSoftware.

There is also more interesting news about my business. I have received two phone calls from an early morning talk show wanting to feature my business, QiSoftware as related to software consulting. I had to decline because of ongoing legal issues, however, happy for the notice.

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