WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2017
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WHEW!!! ... refreshing worked ... I 'thought' I had lost it; but it reappeared.
gotu52 – Thanks! I love your pictures, I can ‘enjoy’ the snow right from my home and not have to worry about getting ‘out in it’.
Carol – I’m sure you are talking about the Canadian Prime Minister … RITFLMAO!!!
Barbie – I remember when I had to be hospitalized so that all my medications could be ‘tweaked’ so I would be able to get better. In group, which was held by this old (80-ish-year-old) Polish man [who went ahead and called himself a "Polack", big around; and, very, very direct (but I liked that). He’d start talking and asking questions and would roll up to everybody and ask them ‘why they were there’. A lot of them were ‘drug addicts’ and/or ‘alcoholics’. The first time he rolled up to me and asked why I was there: I said, “I’m crazy as a loon, got certifiable paperwork and I am here to have my medications tweaked’. He rolled away from me, turned and looked back at me … then turned back to the guy beside me and asked him the same question; his answer was ‘I’m a recovering alcoholic’ … WRONG! Rolled to the next one, ‘drug addict’ … WHAT are you going to do about it? ‘Probably go out and score a hit as soon as I get out of this damn place! WRONG ANSWER; but, the doors are not really locked, you can walk out of here any time you want to. You’re right, people going through crises do have to fall flat on their face [face-plant] … not a pretty picture. He did this all down the line. He was talking about things and every day he would do the same. Roll up to me, ‘oh, I know, you’re crazy’ … down the line. He got in some guy's face one day and the guy was screaming at him, never flinched. I thought the guy was going to knock him out. He then asked him, what the HELL do you want me to say? He said, ‘no, you tell me, why are you here’. This went on back-and-forth for almost the whole session. I put my head in my hands and mumbled under my breath, ‘no, you ARE an alcoholic, you would NOT be here if you were recovering’. He heard me, rolled back the entire length of the room and said, … ‘see, even the certifiably crazy one knows the correct answer’!
Then there was this Meth-head … whose parents had committed her. She was in the next room; 4 of us shared a split bath. He’d start the session, she would always have a coke or water in a cup and would be drinking it through a straw. She’s get to the bottom and just slurp …. OMG, this got to him, she’d get up, without saying a thing and shuffle across the room, go out, come back, go sit down and slurp again. He told her to ‘get out’! Don’t come back! She looked at him like he could not have possibly been talking to her. He, pointed at her and said, ‘you, get out’. You are not going to be a distraction in here. I don’t want you to come back. She’d get on the phone and beg her parents to come get her. They finally did after about 5 days … no change with her at all.
Before I could leave, we had to have a 'family meeting'; he drove up and we had our meeting (a week before I was finally able to come home). The next day; he told me one of my conditions of release was I needed to ‘write a poem’ by the end of the next 2 days. He was only 1 of 2 ‘certified grief counselors in the state’. I loved the man. He told us that ‘if’ we ever saw him on the street outside of the office, to never come up to him because he would ‘ignore’ them. He did not take work home with him; he was not going to have it in his face on the street; it was more for ‘our protection and confidentiality' than anything. I can understand that. When I got home, I wrote him a 35-page letter (typed) and sent it to him. He gave it to my PsycheMD; who told me that he had. No problem … it was how I had felt; and, I appreciated what he had taught me.
I have not had to be put back in the hospital since; that was when my DOGD was a Junior in HS; she is now a Senior in college. I do remember we drove straight back to town and to the school to watch DMGD play softball. My DOGD ran over to me and bear-hugged and rocked me back-and-forth. Louis turned around (when he realized I was not right by him) and said, 'don't you think that's enough'? He turned back around and she bear-hugged me again. I had missed her homecoming court; but, I knew that there would be pictures and videos taken. My 'mental health' was more important for me AND my family. Hard to miss those types of events. But, sometimes you have no choice. Like The Serenity Prayer ... but; maybe a part of being 'on the opposite side'.
Heather – I am guessing y’all don’t have alligators or crocodiles in your mangrove areas. Water looks very clear. It is cold or nice and just cool enough to be refreshing?
Michele – “At each other?” [same target?] LOL!
Marcelyn – I’m so happy you have been able to throw on your pottery wheel. Great NSV.
I pray that y’all don’t have any tornados tomorrow in Houston. People in Albany still have not gotten over a straight line wind storm on 1/2/17 and a huge-@$$ tornado that first set down near the airport; lifted up, crossed the Flint River and immediately set down, for a 71-mile trip through 6 counties. I ‘think’ it even made National news. Finally, was able to go by our old house in town; and the only damage I saw was the big oak tree right outside the MBR had been uprooted and fell towards the street … that street (might have had a bit of protection with a buffer from the Wetland behind it … I don’t know; but, the big pine tree that had a huge knot in it that sat right over the property line with our neighbor (who refused to take it down, even after we offered to pay ½ … was still standing. They had built on a MBR suite and ‘if’ it had snapped; it would fall right on them. Three blocks over … trees uprooted, lots of house with big trees in them. Went through 2 really ‘nice’ neighborhood – it was awful. Down 3rd Avenue, going towards the hospital uprooted so many old, big live oak trees that had formed a ‘canopy’ over the road. Beautiful street, ‘old money neighborhood’. All these storms and such going on, can be very unsettling for those going through it.
Kim in Northern California – Dear heart; I don’t doubt one thing you’ve said. I am so sorry you have had to go through all this. I saw it on a fairly regular basis in my job as a paralegal. Divorce/Family matters can certainly bring out the ‘monsters’. That and a 'death' in a family - brings out the 'worst in people, especially if someone thinks there is money in the estate'. It’s hard to turn your back on your DM, especially at her age. But, it is a shame that nothing can be done about DB. I don’t think it is ‘unusual’ for one to have the type of feelings you are having.
I pray that you are not in that area of California around that dirt damn that is ‘fighting’ to stay together. We had a dirt damn to breech; and, it flooded so bad; that they called it a 500-year-flood. Not that bad since they started keeping records. We ended up staying an extra week down in Miami at my sisters because we could not cross the Fling River that runs right down the center of Albany (GA). My boss would go check on our house and I would call him every afternoon. Not that there was anything that could be done, if it had. Both ends of the 1 block road were flooded. He’d have to walk through yards to be able to see the house. Because he was a Federal Magistrate; they took him ‘up in a helicopter’ to view the area. He said that he had never seen anything like it and hoped to never see something like that again. He won’t have to because he has passed away. I think he ‘enjoyed’ the ride in the helicopter, however. An old cemetery downtown had caskets floating by. Someone had to identify each and every one they found. Not sure how that was done. Been watching news about that damn out in California … that’s massive! I hope they’ll be able to plug the hole … but, that is beginning to sound really ‘iffy’.
Seems like about the time a place recovers from a big storm or other catastrophe; another one hits.
Know that you are ‘in all our prayers’. Hopefully, things will settle down and your family can be healed, as much as possible. It's hard when a family member either 'enables' another one or acts like 'nothing is wrong' in a situation. It's probably a 'lot like battered women's syndrome' when they 'think' they are being 'loved' and won't admit what is happening ... or they 'go back because "being taken care of" and not having to go to work' is more important in their sense of 'being taken care of'.
I have only once been in a relationship that could have turned really ugly; I dated a boy during the summer after I graduated from HS; before moving to go to school. We would go shoot his Dad's pistol. I was old enough to buy ammunition, he wasn't. We were almost out and he wanted me to take him for more bullets. I refused and he pointed it at me. I did not 'cry'; but, I sure as HELL wanted to. My boss at my 'part-time' job; told him that 'if he ever walked into the place ... he'd shoot him himself' and that 'if he did not stop bothering me, we would have a peace bond (restraining order) taken out against him. Of course, that is just a 'piece of paper' and means 'absolutely nothing' ... it is just supposed to make one 'feel better' and to be 'able to call the police and try to have them enforce it'. One of the first things that let me know that he was abusive, is 'being grabbed'. Don't touch me!!!! I'm still pretty much that way. If someone comes up behind me ... especially if they have been messing with me and I have told them to 'leave me alone' ... they better not come at me. I'd beat their @$$ like a wild cat!
Re – Thanks, I will attempt that and cross my fingers that I don’t lose what I have typed. Right now, my responses are in my WPP.
I guess this ‘novel’ is sort of a ‘get it off my chest’ … because sometimes it helps. I feel ‘safe’ here.
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Janet OKC: You are welcome. I hope you like the recipe and the food you make.
jackies55: Welcome back! Several of us lurk and participate for years. Speaking for myself, I need the support to stay on track. :flowerforyou:
Michele: When my husband was still able to do it, we went shooting together regularly. Perhaps the cataract surgery will inspire him to go again. Hitting a target is not very likely when you can't see well. :noway:
Kim: What a horrible situation. You are in my prayers because this hurts you. I watched my parents smoke themselves to death and there was nothing I could do to change things. You are in a similar position in that you can't make your mother or brother take the steps to be physically and emotionally safe & healthy. (((HUGS)))
Meg in Omaha: I hope the legal situation is resolved in your favor. (((hugs)))
It has been a good day with no unpleasant surprises or problems. I am grateful. I went to yoga and had a great lesson, and did some grocery shopping with DH. All good.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVE!
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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Back home in NW Washington and it is so good to be home. Ella (my pup) and I went for a long walk and then played in the back yard. She loves to retrieve the frisbee and is so proud of herself when she catches it before it hits the ground. Wishing everyone on this site an early Happy Valentines Day. I enjoy everyone's sharing.
Thanks,
Betsy NW Washington2 -
Hugs and prayers for those of you with struggles.
Hoorays for those celebrating!
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Tammy: Gorgeous photo of your high mountain snow hiking. Do you wear snowshoes on your hikes?
Pip: Hope that drama at work gets resolved and you are heard, respected and rewarded. What’s your kitty’s name?
Jayne: Are you at liberty to share the family tomato soup recipe?
Michele: I’ve had trigger thumb. Went to a hand specialist who did a quick surgical procedure, and it’s never come back. Have fun in FL. Jealous.
Leigh: I love cilantro so will definitely try the soup. Merci!
Katla: Likewise, I’ve printed out the diable recipe. Always nice to have a new way to fix salmon, which I have nicknamed “the chicken of fish”.
Janetr: Sending prayers for your grandson, and your peace of mind.
Karen: Continuing to beam good energy toward precious Olivia. Thank you for keeping us posted.
Kim: Shaking my head. What a challenging family dynamic to endure. Hugs, and huge waves of comforting energy coming your way.
Meg: Hi there. Hope you’re back here again soon.
Tekavincent: Hugs. Keep coming back here to discharge some of your anger, tears, pain and hurt. We’ve all been there. We’re all here for you.
Charleen: I got my tax workbook done over two Sundays. I have a similar filing system as you. What a PIA. Always happy to check that off my to do list.
Guess who will be getting her colonoscopy at the end of this week? Can hardly wait to get started with the prep….hello jello!
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
February Resolutions
HIIT 3 times per week
Water with lemon daily
Fast at least 10 days this month
Practice Reiki daily
Word for 2017: Attune
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REQUEST FOR SOME HELP!
Oh, I meant to ask y'all; do any of you put up 'jelly, jams, preserves, 'candied fruit'? The reason I ask is my DMnL used to make 'candied figs' and they were small once they cooked down. Both times I have put up 'figs' ... they have not turned out 'candied' like hers always did. I don't know what I am doing 'differently' ... I watcher her put them up for years.
I put up some pears a couple of years ago. Now that was a 'trip'. They turned out fine (the 2nd time that day). My DH had picked a 5 gallon pail of pears; brought them to the house. I peeled those suckers ... had to be 25 of them. Did my little things; thought they needed a little more cooking and suddenly ... they burned. I tried cleaning up the mess it had made. But, ended up having to throw the pot out with the burned pears in it. I knew that Louis would NOT be a happy camper; so I take this pail back to the other end of the property; picked and filled it up; and trying to get it back to the house ... well ... can you imagine how much a 5 gallon pail of pears weigh? A lot! Got the home, went and bought a 'new' pot; came home, washed and peeled them and cut them up and started over ... this time NOT allowing myself to get distracted. We just finished the last jar. So when the pears come in season ... I will be cooking pears. Do it the same way I have 'attempted' to do my figs; but, my figs end up more like Preserves than 'candied'. Am I used the wrong kind of 'fig'? Am I doing something or not doing something I should, or shouldn't.
Go pick 'figs' ... bring them home; wash them and pick out any bruised or ones that the birds have pecked; drain them. Put them in a pot; squeeze a couple of lemons into them; cut up the lemons and put the peels in; pour enough sugar over them, to cover good. I don't measure my sugar; like my DMnL ... it is a sound that I go by; it changes the way it sounds when you are pouring the sugar over them. Let them sit, so that the sugar starts melting in the little bit of moisture still on the figs after washing and draining them. Cook and watch them, folding them over; but, not smashing them. I have never been able to get them to look like my DMnL's. She does the same thing; leaves the stems on them; and you could spoon them out; either cutting off the stems to then smash them onto or into whatever you are eating them with. You could also pick them up by the stems and eat them 'like candy'.
First time I did mine; left the stems on; and they turned to mush! I went through it before I reheated it and cut off as many of the stems as I could find. Lordy what a job! The 2nd time, I just went ahead and cut them off; and, sure enough, they turned to mush. Good; but, still mush ... like 'jam' or 'preserves'. I've Googled "Candied Figs"; but, all that comes up talks about cooking them and then sprinkling them with sugar. That isn't what I am looking for. Any suggestions? Any 'recipes'?
Thanks!
Lenora
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Thanks Re - That worked. I did not 'think' it had, was afraid that my posting (over in my WPP went 'poof'; but, it didn't) ... so; then ... what do I do? Try to cut it in 2 parts because it was LONG, Long, long. That other half, did go 'poof'; but, that is still 'ok' ... "God's arm around my shoulder; and His hand over my mouth!”
Pip – OOOOOoooooooooooo, that ‘hurts’!
I've been having "brain farts" all day ... before I chunk my laptop across the room ... I'm bidding ADO to all! Good night; sleep tight! Be rested for whatever you face tomorrow, praying all is well.
Oh, before I close - had a HS friend who had been married to an physically, abusive, alcoholic @$$-O. She was talking to another HS friend we were spending the weekend with (who is a 'recovering' alcohol) ... how she learned to decide to leave him. She had tried to get him to go to AA meetings. Marriage counselor and 'strongly suggested it'. NOT HIM, he was not an 'alcoholic' ... so she and he teenage children started to go to the 'family meetings' instead. She learned this 'his' alcoholic problem was NOT her fault. The more he drank, the stronger she got until she had his @$$ served with divorce papers and had his butt thrown out of the family home. She made enough to 'take care of herself AND the children' ... she learned she did not have to be his punching bag. BUT, that was a 'conscious choice' she made for herself.
I'm sure this is just a 'story'; but, my sister claimed that it happened to a friend of hers. I've heard others claim to know the origin of the 'story'.
Man drinks and when he drinks, he get physically abusive to his wife. She's is pregnant with their 3rd child. When he does 'beat' her ... he is careful not to hit her where it would show. No black eyes; but, her torso looking like one of those long kicking type of punching bad. So, one night he comes and is drunk and getting physical; she tells him to 'just go to bed'. So he drags his drunk butt up to the bedroom and passes out across the bed. She wraps him up in the bed sheets and ties the sheets to be opposite bedposts. Goes and gets her son's baseball bat and beats the HELL out of him; he is so drunk he is totally passed out. She unwraps him and makes the bed up around him, leaving him passed out on the bed. The next morning he stubbles out of the bedroom the next morning and swears he will never drink that way again, because he felt like he had been beaten. She says, 'now you know how I feel when you come home drunk - like a punching bag'. They eventually get a divorce. Moral of the story: You don't have to beat him where the bruises will show; he'd be too embarrassed to tell anybody he had been beaten by a woman when he can barely sit down at work.
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Pip - Oh goodness your poor knees look so sore and I'm truly very sorry for that, BUT I do have a request. As soon as those knees are all healed up, can I have your legs???
Janetr OKC3 -
Rori wrote "Janetr: Sending prayers for your grandson, and your peace of mind."
Thanks so much, I appreciate the prayers. By the way, I sent you a message not sure you received it, I would love to meet with you the week of the 27th when you will be here in OKC.
Janetr OKC
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Pip: Your poor knees! I hope they heal quickly and don't cause too much pain in the process. :flowerforyou:1
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Pip OMG! That hurts me just to see it. How the heck are you getting around? Hope you heal fast. Hugs! ❤
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Karen - Sending prayers for Olivia and glad for any improvement. Katie must be so grateful to have your support.
Margaret - Thanks for your thoughts for Mel. He is 5 yrs older than me and has helped me in many ways. We have always been quite close.
I'm glad that your knee is feeling better.
Rita - Be careful with all that shovelling. I no longer shovel because of my back. Larry has his snow blowers (we seem to have a collection). Most winters the snow doesn't stay long enough to be a problem.
Lenora - Loved hearing about your date night. It sounds interesting.
Janetr - Praying for your grandson. It is so hard for those who love an addict. There is hope. Our son has now been clean and sober for about 13 years and built himself an amazing life.
The flowers are beautiful.
Heather - Your friend is lucky to have your support. It is good that she has the Morocco trip to look forward to.
Love the holiday photo.
Tammy - The car is a 1969 Cutlass Convertible. DH restored it for our daughter's wedding 14 yrs ago. Wow! I didn't realize how long we've had it. Looking forward to summer cruising with the lid down.
Yvonne - A gathering of old friends is good for the soul. GO!!!
Michele - Vince seems almost fearful about going to FL. Is it his eyes? Does he not like travel or change?
LOL about your shooting date.
Sarah - Our snow is almost gone again. Chinooks will do that for you.
Kim in N. California - oh, Kim. Stay Strong. This is such a sad situation. Your poor DM. I am so sorry that you have had to deal with abuse. I am sorry that your poor DM feels that your brother's behaviour is somehow her fault. There are just no words that can make any of this better or even okay. Praying peace for you.
Re - Great NSV about the hidden treasure clothes.
I need to follow your example on the food prep.
Joyce in Indiana - Yes, our P.M. is easy on the eyes. I'm sure that did garner him some votes.
tekavincent - I'm sorry for your losses. You have a lot on your plate. Be kind to yourself.
Pip - those knees look painful. Healing hugs to you.
This morning was not fun at work. No one did the paperwork for the weekend. We had a lot to put back in place plus about 30 pages of price changes. Trucks at the door, registers going down, contractors in the way as they replaced tiles, etc, etc. I was so glad to walk out and leave it behind. My sister called me about 10 minutes before I was done work. My mind, of course, jumped to the worse possible scenario. Turns out she phoned to ask if I had taken 2 pieces of her puzzle. Really? You're calling me at work over a puzzle? I was seething. Why would I take pieces of a puzzle I bought her? I am not in the habit of purposely trying to frustrate someone. Still having a hard time believing it. I think she needs a life!
DD installed 7 of her paintings in an eatery today. She is installing further pieces on Friday in a high end pub.
She is working on some proposals for public submissions. I am such a proud Mama!
DDIL had a successful event. Over a hundred couples were married for free in Robson Square yesterday. A lot of media coverage which should bring more clients. I am such a proud Mama-in- law ! Pop Up Weddings is having a great year.
My niece called today. We talked figure skating, weddings, fashion and business. I always enjoy our phone visits.
Tomorrow is my visit to the weight loss nurse. I'm hoping the scale goes the right way.
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Woke up this morning to find that my husband of 42 years had given me roses and a rosebush instead of his usual roses and chocolate. I was really happy that he was supportive of my dieting in this way.
Lenora: does anyone else in your family have hand tremors? My father had and my youngest sister now has what is called essential tremors syndrome, with shaking hands.
I liked your saying about old and new friends. If you haven't seen it, you might check out this series of photos taken by four friends over 40 years. For some reason they decided to strike very serious poses in the first one and kept it up over time. It would have been lovely to have had smiling faces, but the mere fact of friends celebrating their lifelong relationship in this way was touching.
http://ammmazing-woman.com/took-picture-40-years/
Tammy: glad to find another pinner here. What is your user name? Mine is cessyfr. I have dozens of food boards, many of them calorie laden, but the various salad boards, soups, guiltfree, vegetable, vegan, and those marked low calorie have lots of recipes that are MFP friendly. I am occasionally trolling my other boards for additional recipes that will fit.
KJ - what you might try is to make up a small size batch of the soup and eat it in front of him, offering him a small taste. You might find he likes it. The seafood balances the cilantro, so it is not quite so herby.
- Leigh in France
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Read all your posts
Hugs for those who need them and congrats for those who have successes
My mind is all over the place at the moment cos of family problems but knowing others have their crosses to bear puts it in perspective. Sometimes we can't do anything but be strong and be there when we are needed. Sometimes I wish my Mum was still here to talk to, she was one who worried about the little things but in a crisis boy did she step up.
I know I have to look after myself and DH so back on track and moving forward
Have a good day
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Was having computer problems hence I have been MIA. Running great now after researching the problem and fixing it so I'll be back tomorrow. Never going to get through 378 posts so will just start on current page and work backward.
Missed you all!
Gloria in WA2 -
Morning Ladies~
Happy Valentines Day to each and every one of you.. Love you all
Kim~ sorry you have had to go through this..Praying for you,your mom and nephew...
Janet~ addiction is a horrible thing....
The reason I use the serenity prayer is that I try and live my life through it..
My mom was a friend of Bill W and I learned alot from what she learned...
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Jessica Smith 20 min vid and did a plank for first time held for 1 minute
Need to do some housework
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Pip - Ouch! Glad they are healing. Yes, lovely legs. Wish mine looked like that.
Kim - You have come so far in developing a strong and healthy self. I know you will not let this derail you. Emotional blackmail is horrible, but you know better than they do. They are still in the dark. You have put in a lot of work on yourself. Compassion is fine, but compromising your own health and peace of mind is not. Personally I would be rejoicing that there might be an end sooner to your brother's ugly life. Of course you grieve for your mother. It is all horribly sad. Please remember that your getting over involved and compromising your own, hard won, health is not going to help anyone; it will just add to the mess. Stay strong.
Lenora - We didn't see anything in the water. It's specially cleared for tourists who can float for about twenty minutes in a flowing channel. You don't have to do anything, just relax. There were birds and dragonflies and pitcher plants.
DDIL just sent me this photo of the grandchildren. It's to celebrate Bea's 11 monthversary.
Tried my red dress on this morning. Looks great. Perfect fit. I think I will wear it on Sunday when we are going for Sunday lunch with DH's cricket friend in South London. It's very comfortable. I will try to remember to take a photo.
Nice Valentine's morning. DH bought me a book about how to swear in German. Perfect! :laugh:
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PS - There are loads of books on Amazon on how to deal with emotionally abusive people and how to recognise narcissists and those who use "gaslighting" techniques. Barrie Davenport is one author and there are others on dealing with narcissists. Recognising what is happening is the biggest part of the battle.
I do not have a narcissist in my life at the moment, but I occasionally come across one. DH can sometimes get things skewed when he is stressed and blame me. It's good to be aware. I love my improving books.
Allie - are you listening?
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
MIND GAMES, by Pamela Cole looks good.4 -
Happy Valentine's Day
Welcome Jackie You can do it this time!
Charleen I feel your tax pain
Kim what a terrible situation. You are completely right in doing/feeling what is right for you! So sorry to hear this
Marcelyn Great that you are back on your pottery wheel, what a wonderful artist you are. Love to see some pics of your creations.
Re You are just too funny. How wonderful that you found that treasure box - fabulous NSV!
Pip ooh your knees look sore, hope they heal fast.
Heather beautiful pic
So this day always has mixed feelings for me as my mother died this day in 1991. She had a tremendous sense of humor and loved chocolate so this is very apropos. Here are two pics of her as a young girl and as the mom I remember. I miss her so much and the big hurt is that she never met my daughters and she would have loved them and been so proud of the strong women they are.
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Beautiful mom, gotu52
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Well, today is weigh day and I'm up 1 lb. So discouraging. Will go back and look over my food diary for the last week.1
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Kim - I feel your pain. My father's departure from this Earth raised the sanity and decency levels in Texas quite sharply. And not to denigrate those who mean well, but when people tell me that I have to forgive him his abuse in order to reach peace for myself, it simply makes me laugh. Your mother's comment is really telling of why your brother is what he is--because she made him that way. All of this you know. Just sending major hugs and letting you know how proud I am of you--and utterly agree with Heather. Just keep staying out of their swamp of misery, it can only drag you down, and would benefit no one, especially you.
JanetR - I'm so sorry about your grandson. I keep telling my kids that they're not speaking to their birth mother when she gets on the phone with them and says some truly awful things--they're talking to whatever her drug of choice is at that moment. And drugs have no conscience, no heart and no soul.
Off to work, long day ahead, thinking of you all. Hopefully surgery is tomorrow for my DH.
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas
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Tammy: Gorgeous photo of your high mountain snow hiking. Do you wear snowshoes on your hikes?
Pip: Hope that drama at work gets resolved and you are heard, respected and rewarded. What’s your kitty’s name?
Guess who will be getting her colonoscopy at the end of this week? Can hardly wait to get started with the prep….hello jello!
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
February Resolutions
HIIT 3 times per week
Water with lemon daily
Fast at least 10 days this month
Practice Reiki daily
Word for 2017: Attune
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Well, a quick trip back through the food diary was very revealing! Three days when NO dinner was logged at all (which usually means that we went out and it was just too much trouble to figure out and log), and also means that those meals probably weren't as clean as they should have been. Have also been letting the wine creep back in. So, my goal for this week will be to clean it up and look forward to a LOSS next Tuesday!9
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Know some of you watch This is Us on TV it is on in UK but I have missed first 6 episodes Just watched ep 7 and loved it so have now bought Ep 1 from Amazon
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