WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    Karen - Thanks for the summary. I will definitely have a look at that. :flowerforyou:
    And now you are giving me Instantpot envy. :sad: Can't justify it as I am home all day to mind stuff and it takes up room. I'm making yoghurt right now, using my small oven. The porridge setting also looks good. Love the pinhead oatmeal.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Rita ... Love it!

    Prayers for my 88 year old dad appreciated. Just now in surgery for twisted bowel. Hoping for best case scenario ... they take out bad section and reattach two ends. Worst case is removal of bowel and a colostomy bag.

    Beth
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    Rita love it.

    Beth prayers for Dad.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: Thanks for the link to the personality test! I enjoyed the experience. I never expected to be labeled an adventurer. :bigsmile:
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    edited March 2017
    Katla - nor did I expect "Architect" but I have found the summary strangely liberating in that it has allowed aspects of myself that I found troubling to be more appreciated by me. I'm enjoying myself more!

    Heather <3 xxxxxxxxxx
  • ydailey
    ydailey Posts: 516 Member
    Happy Common Courtesy Day, French Bread Day, and World Poetry Day!

    goochinator - 3.5 pounds in a month is slow, sure, but it's not bad. Better to go slow, steady, and sustainable than to get too ambitious and burn out. I know people say that you can lose weight by cutting calories alone, but I'm like you... if I'm not working out, then my results tend to be minimal. Much as I wish it were otherwise, the workout program is going have to be a permanent lifestyle change.

    Heather - I've been taking turmeric for awhile and I think it's helping with my arthritis. I also take glucosamine/chondroitin complex.

    Kate - That is some parade! Loved seeing your photos.

    Re - We try to keep the A/C off as long as possible, but I came close to giving in this week. Managed to resist by turning on a fan and sitting right in front of it for awhile. The pollen is also an issue... the cars around here are covered with yellow dust.

    Allie - Hang in there! I hope things will settle down at your office and you'll be able to find your place again.

    Ginger - Our old house is riddled with moths, especially the pantry. I'm in the process of doing a thorough clearing out and cleaning, and slowly replacing all of the containers with nice, airtight containers from Oxo.

    Lanette - Thanks for that graphic. I needed the reminder to be grateful for all the good things in my life.



    It's a windy day here. I'm excited because my blueberry plant and potato starts have arrived so I'll be planting soon. Still waiting on the pomegranate tree and some bare root roses.

    While doing my grocery shopping yesterday, I re-stocked all the veggies I like to keep for snacking. Hopefully that'll give me a healthy alternative and help me cut down on sugar. I was overdue to shop and got low on the healthy stuff. Another good thing is that while I was out at Third Thursday I found out our little market is now doing a produce box. I signed up for the "kids box" even though we don't have kids, because it was focused on healthy snacking. Each box will have fresh produce and a protein (hummus, natural peanut butter, etc.).

    Holding all of you and your loved ones in my thoughts.

    -Yvonne in TX
  • gotu52
    gotu52 Posts: 315 Member
    Hello ladies, on the train to Toronto, it is about a 4 hour ride. I have successfully ignored the refreshment trolley. I brought my own healthy lunch and did my workout this morning. Having dinner tonight, a work thing so I am affirming with y'all as my witnesses that I will do well.

    Loved having all of you keep me company on my trip. It is fascinating reading all your posts. Imagine if they made a movie about all of us meeting, sitting around a super huge wooden table. I think we would gab for hours lol!

    I recognize and appreciate the pain and sorrow many of you are experiencing now and I am sending you a warm hug.

    Wishing the best for all!

    <3 Sarah, almost in Toronto, Ontario.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :) One thing that Gretchen Rubin said in her Happiness Project Manifesto is "What's fun for other people may not be fun for you, and vice versa." It goes perfectly with my #1 Happiness Commandment "Be Barbie". I love reading about all your lives and activities, but am so happy in my life that doesn't include cooking, decorating, grandchildren, travel, horses, church, and the many other things that enrich all of your lives. And with that, I'm sure many of you look at my life of dog walking, dancing, riding the exercise bike, knitting and watching TV as a life that would not be fun for you.

    :) Jake comes home today from his week long trip to Southern California. Late this afternoon I have to drive for an hour to pick him up where the airport shuttle will drop him off.

    Katla, Happy Anniversary.

    :)Sharon, I read "Year of No Sugar" and was inspired to continue being committed to the eating plan I already had. Completely eliminating all sugar in the absence of a true allergy seemed more that I wanted to do. My eating plan leaves out all the traditional sugary foods (desserts, doughnuts, muffins, etc) with very rare exceptions. What has helped me most is creating boundaries that work for me and sticking with them.

    <3 Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    Yvonne - Both hummus and real peanut butter are trigger foods for me. :o I can't have them in the house. :noway:

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    beth sending hugs and strength to you all while you await your dads surgery

    NYKAREN
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    Rita ... Love it!

    Prayers for my 88 year old dad appreciated. Just now in surgery for twisted bowel. Hoping for best case scenario ... they take out bad section and reattach two ends. Worst case is removal of bowel and a colostomy bag.

    Beth

    Prayers going up for your Dad, Beth. (((Hugs))) <3

    Janetr OKC
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Sarah - the mental picture is quite a sight of a huge table at which we are all gathered. I cannot imagine the noise. We actually would need a week to 10 retreat to have enough time to meet and speak to everyone (well I would anyway, I'm a talker). Brought a big smile. Thank you. :)

    Janetr OKC
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Hi Gals,

    Gloria – Wow, give him a hug from us! Migraines can be random or triggered… I would certainly ask the doctor if the migraines and the heart issues are related! - and would stay away from any caffeine or other stimulate in the mean time.

    Lisa - You are so good about looking inward and making choices to make you happy and fulfilled… You are a great role model.

    Allie ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) try to take some time for you!

    Lanette - I would love to hear more about “Direct Care Clinics” is it a local thing? A group? ?????

    Beth – sending good thoughts to you and DH

    Barbie – I love that you have found what works for you and honor what works for someone else, there is too little appreciation for different paths to the same end in this world.

    So I have had a couple of cooking scores and one big flop recently…but thought I’d share the current fun one, so I like soup – don’t love it, but like it, generally the creamy fat filled ones are my favorite, I also like the ones in Chinese restaurants… But try as I have to find a broth base I liked, I have failed.. so when a friend at yoga mentioned she had a great soup base; and I had all the ingredients at home I had to try – so here it is

    1 Tbsp Miso Paste
    1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
    1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce
    1 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
    5 cups water
    Use your imagination for greens/vegies & protein.
    Enjoy!


    I have used this with greens, veggies of all types, added noodles, added fish, shrimp, tofu, even one time ground beef (minced) and a can of tomato paste, I added coconut milk one time for a creamier soup.. Every time I’ve made it I’ve loved it, and it is very low calorie to start – to crazy with the add ins and the calories could go sky high…


    Smiles.

    Kim from N. California
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    edited March 2017
    Beth - prayers for your Dad. Lots of hugs and healing wishes.

    Kim - soup base sounds good. I love soups. I should try this one.

    Ginger
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    edited March 2017
    Hi Kim,

    About Direct Care: Here's the link to the clinic we go to: http://washingtonpark.md/ If you read the story and Dr. Paul's blog, there's good info about how he made the decision to go that route. It's truly like going to a doctor 50 + years ago. The office is old but serviceable and clean, once you get a relationship with them you can email them and the docs themselves answer or call...no more going thru layers of office staff like we had before.

    We switched to this clinic while we were still covered by my insurance at work so surgeries were covered by that, but for day to day stuff, blood tests, scripts - we bypassed insurance.

    There might be clinics similar to this in your area, I'd probably do a search on "direct care clinics" and see what pops up. Lots of Dr. Paul's patients have this coverage and then a policy for "catastrophic" medical situations (surgeries) which has to be less expensive than what health insurers are offering now.

    Here's another plan much cheaper than the current ACA - check out: https://www.libertyhealthshare.org/ . It's a Mennonite cost-sharing health coverage, not really insurance. I heard an interview the other day with a doctor who has put her whole office staff on this.... It doesn't appear the patients need to be that "churchy" - but just share some basic tenets about good health (not smoking/using tobacco) and being good people. I didn't read the fine print - not sure if you need a recommendation from a pastor, some of the religious ones I've seen do require that.

    I am going to look at it a replacement for Medicare if our Regence costs go much higher, but will first check with our local hospital to see if they've encountered payment problems/situations with them. Looks like they'll pay for any doctor/hospital anywhere in the US-check out the program options, there are three, the top one pays $1 million per incident and costs $199/month for a single person from 30 to 65, with a $500 out of pocket per year if I'm reading this right. Again, I'm not the expert at all on this.

    Third, check out Surgery Center of Oklahoma -https://surgerycenterok.com/ They are a cash-only surgery center. This is an example of a surgical model-don't think I'd fly to Oklahoma for surgery but there might be more like this in the country.

    Insurance companies are gouging people and the taxpayers in my opinion. When these alternative medical care models are able to be profitable and give excellent service - there are truly good options so folks won't have to feel they've been left in the lurch if the Federal healthcare program changes.

    And by the way, never be afraid to ask the doctor him/herself what the discount would be for their services if you pay CASH. If a person is able to save thousands of $$ on a less-expensive plan and bank that money, they might be able to pay a lot less by negotiating the fee up front.

    Just takes some digging to find them. Good luck!

    I've gotten a lot bolder in the last few years demanding better quality and less expensive health care.

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited March 2017
    Beth: Prayers for your dad. (((HUGS)))

    Barbie: Thanks for your good wishes. We have plans for dinner out, DH is napping and I've spent time cleaning house. We're a wild pair. :laugh: We are happy & this is a good day. Thanks to Heather I've discovered I'm an adventurer, and that is both unexpected and fun. I'll take it. :bigsmile:

    Becca: I'm glad you tossed in your anchor. I've been missing you & wondering how you are. :flowerforyou:

    Gloria: How is Zak getting along? :heart:

    Sharon in Lethbridge: I agree with you. Our men are lucky we allow them to share our time. :bigsmile:

    Karen inVA: Thanks for your good wishes. :smiley:


    When I took my personality test this morning a program hitchhiked onto my desktop. It wanted to become my browser. I like the browser I use so I tried everything to get rid to it. I finally rebooted my computer and called apple. The reboot did the job for me. I've been on the phone with apple support and although I vanquished the program myself, I am very grateful they are there.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    "Normally I'm quite normal . . ." The Gods Must be Crazy
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    dreamwriter wrote: »
    Re - You made me smile. May your husband always chase you.

    Today was our anniversary.
    Sharon in Lethbridge.

    AMEN, Sister! And Happy Anniversary! I hope you enjoyed every sugary, calorie laden bite of the food portion of your anniversary!

    ((Hugs!!))

    Re in TX
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    GloworminWA wrote: »
    I had to take Zac to immediate care today after I got off of work. He has been getting headaches for a couple of years and it just dawned on me recently that maybe they're migraines and the doctor agreed. However she also found that his heart is not beating right. She said that it's beating really fast then just dropping so she has an URGENT referral to a cardiologist.

    Love you all,
    Gloria perplexed and worried in WA

    ((Hugs, Gloria!))

    I am thinking good thoughts for Zac.

    Re in TX
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    lhannon062709 wrote: »
    This job is not my future. So, I'll be turning in my 30 day's notice this morning. Five more papers and done.

    And, within a few hours of talking over that decision with my husband yesterday, re-started a conversation with a large non-profit organization about grantwriting and donor development. I have a virtual interview with them Monday afternoon.

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in West Texas

    A tough decision - Change can be scary. Good luck with your interview!

    (And let me add, I loved your tribute to your Mom, too. It made me feel as if I knew her - or at least wanted to.)

    ((Hugs!!))

    Re in TX
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    Prayers for my 88 year old dad appreciated. Just now in surgery for twisted bowel. Hoping for best case scenario ... they take out bad section and reattach two ends. Worst case is removal of bowel and a colostomy bag.

    Beth

    Thinking good thoughts for the "best-case" result!

    Hugs!!

    Re in TX
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    ydailey wrote: »
    Re - We try to keep the A/C off as long as possible, but I came close to giving in this week. Managed to resist by turning on a fan and sitting right in front of it for awhile. The pollen is also an issue... the cars around here are covered with yellow dust.

    -Yvonne in TX

    Yvonne - I had to turn on the fans, yesterday, too. Thankfully, that's enough, for now... I try to hold out until May... but who knows whether I will be able to make it that long, this year. Pollen seems to be practically year round in my neighborhood. Thank goodness the occasional torrential downpour washes it away once in a while.

    But, for me, it beats the endless months of gray, drizzly, YUCK that we used to get in the Willamette Valley. Sorry, my NW Sisters - but the two months of fabulous was just not enough to compensate for that, anymore... I held out for 19 years - but we California Girls need SUNSHINE. Since I couldn't afford to move back to the state of my Birth... I came to Texas instead.

    Hugs!!

    Re in TX

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,085 Member
    Home and in bed~
    having some sleepytime lemon and jasmine green tea...
    I really dont know how this whole thing is going to work out I really dont, I was fine today as there was only one Dr. but they have an extra assistant on mondays and weds.. who might be changing from Mon and fridays.. that is when we have 2 drs on.. so we have the New Office Manager, and they have her working up front with Mary...and they have Shamika to assist.. and where does that leave me? Exactly... nowhere... I feel as I have to talk to Dr Ho(my boss) on Friday..
    I have been at that office for 11 years.. longer than the new office manager , longer than Shamika...I do alot of things around there.. I do the ordering,laundry, instruments in the lab, file, scan, make phone calls even shovel snow...
    If the office manager doesnt see me busy than ,I am out of there.. hence why I need to talk to Dr Ho...
    I had a migraine today(not full blown headache) the aura and it lasted about 10 min.. comes from stress...
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    gotu52 wrote: »
    Loved having all of you keep me company on my trip. It is fascinating reading all your posts. Imagine if they made a movie about all of us meeting, sitting around a super huge wooden table. I think we would gab for hours lol!

    <3 Sarah, almost in Toronto, Ontario.

    No doubt about it, Sugar. It would be a giant party - not to be missed - but, this is a close second!

    Hugs!!

    Re in TX
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    I feel as I have to talk to Dr Ho(my boss) on Friday..
    I have been at that office for 11 years.. longer than the new office manager , longer than Shamika...I do alot of things around there.. I do the ordering,laundry, instruments in the lab, file, scan, make phone calls even shovel snow...
    If the office manager doesnt see me busy than ,I am out of there.. hence why I need to talk to Dr Ho...
    I had a migraine today(not full blown headache) the aura and it lasted about 10 min.. comes from stress...

    ((Hugs!!)) I hope that talking to the doc helps. I can't imagine you don't look obviously busy while doing all that "stuff" for the office -But, perhaps you should offer to teach her all the things that you do... that will give her a pretty good idea of why she should never, ever, let you go.

    I am thinking good thoughts for you!

    Re in TX
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    edited March 2017
    Sharon - Happy Anniversary! Wouldn't it be nifty to have a gigantic reunion?

    Lisa - good luck on your new chapter...to quote Goethe...."Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it." (Or, be bold and the universe will come to your aid!) Good luck on the interview!! And that was a terrific tribute to your mom. I sure wish I would have taken more opportunities to be kind to my mom and tell her I loved her. <3

    Allie - how frustrating to have a new office manager so young - hopefully she has enough maturity to understand what it's like to manage employees. It's definitely more than just deciding what color to paint the walls and which bills to pay when. Crossing fingers for you that she catches on quick and values your contribution there.

    RE - we are craving sunshine too! I don't mind the gray skies but wasn't planning on building an ark this year. Hope your DH is feeling better! Cute about him chasing you around <3

    Katla, Happy Anniversary!!! Sounds like you'll not get hit with flooding, which is great. In our area it's not so much the flooding these days but the super saturated soil so there are slides that cover roads (Hwy 12 near White Pass gets hit sometimes) and trees on slopes like to ride down the hill and end up on the roads as well.

    Gloria - update on Zac? Hopefully it's nothing too serious - don't blame you for rushing him to immediate care, that was wise!

    Beth - prayers for your dad! My dad had bowel surgery when we was in his mid-80's--too much scar tissue build up from colon surgery decades prior. Came on very quickly we thought - food just didn't move through anymore. It did slow him down "a bit" but he was back on his feet quickly I thought. I amazed at how rapidly folks in their 80's are able to recover from surgeries.

    Heather and Karen     - thank you for all the insight on Myer's Briggs! Looks like folks have enjoyed it. Knowing a bit more about who we are/how we tick is kind of freeing, isn't it?

    Kate in the UK     - I am enjoying those Spain photo's - glad it wasn't your gallbladder and you are able to enjoy all Spain has to offer!

    I'm still going thru posts from the past few days so know I've missed a lot. Glad to be back!

    Lanette
    SW WA State

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