WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017
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Lazy day today as I feel kind of puny. Did laundry and read a book.
Katla- my DDIL did the crown roast in a big covered pan. She did a rub on it the nigh before and cooked it as directed by a web site. she had never done one before nor had I. It was delicious.
Good to hear from Penny and Linda.
I have been working on my mind map for 2018 and am almost finished. 2018 word -Committed. Three areas: Mind- Body- Spirit. It s exciting to see it in a graphic form.
Suebdew in TX.1 -
I an out of ICU and have a comfortable bed! My family doc is on. Vacation but his partner says he will discharge me tomorrow. We talked about me staying calm. He is going to order an extra blood pressure pill to take dif ,y blood pressure goes above a certain level. The one thing that is still driving me crazy is the tingling of my fingers. The nurses here says that will take months to go away. That portion in my brain that has the brain bleed sure did mess up my life. The thalamus controls the sensory part of your body and that's why I have all this tingling. I should be glad it didn't bleed in an area that affects my speech or walking. So I guess my word for the new year should be calm. The medicine me he is ordering does have problems with interactions with my Elavil. I'm not good in meditating, but I am good in prayer. So hopefully prayer will help me remain calm this weekend with 8 children under 6 years old. I will also have to be serious with my diet. I need to lose weight, excersise, watch diet and life style. Ok, I have a plan, now just to so it. I'm glad I have you Gil's to help me with all of this.
Joyce, indiana6 -
Pillow talk: Thanks to everyone for the views on pillows! I checked the "My Pillow" website which theoretically has "buy one get one free" but when I put it in the shopping cart and went to check out, there was a different price, much higher than if I'd get 2 of them at Walmart.
Beth, thank you for the information about the infomercial. DH said he'd look for it, I know we've seen it on a couple times this week.
I will probably pick one up next time I'm at Walmart, just to see. Karen in VA - my current pillow is actually a $5 Walmart travel pillow which did a good job for a couple months and as it started to flatten, I put folded towels under it. Geeze.
Allie - when you said they'd found that mass in your dad's colon, I immediately thought how wonderful you were able to take him to Virginia this summer. I can still see that photo of him and John Warner! And you! You know, you are just a terrific person - very caring and thoughtful to the elderly, that's a gigantic plus in my eyes. ((((BIG HUGS!!!!))))
Rye - I'm not quite sure about what triggered that situation with your new friend. Were you with our group when we discussed the Myer's Briggs Temperament Sorter earlier this year? If you're not familiar with it you can google it and find free tests online. It is interesting to see what makes us "tick". And what makes others tick. I know I've felt like you are feeling before, and just glad to be home where DH and the dogs appreciate me, lol. A place where I feel safe in being introverted, silly me!
I'm to the point if friendships are a lot of work, I let them go.
Your illness and meno/hot flash stuff might be affecting your outlook right now too. Hope you are feeling better.
Wendy - glad the bank reimbursed you for the stolen funds and you have a cellphone that is working. I agree, getting mad and getting even isn't worth your time. And, what goes around comes around - fate will teach the thief a lesson. And thank you for posting that Jack LaLanne information! There's a lot of truth to what he said, and perfect for this time of the year when we are looking at goals and making plans for a healthy 2018. Good timing!!! I can still see him doing jumping jacks on TV when I was younger in his white jumpsuit.
Katla - I am so tickled for you - new healthy grandson and dog getting better! Woo hoo! (not woo-woo, lol).
Michele - I found Hemp Milk at the health food store next to the almond milk. Walmart didn't have it. It actually tastes good - I get the original unflavored and put it in my coffee like a latte. Most nut milks seem thin and watery to me. Pacific brand Hemp milk has 50% of a day's calcium in one cup. Just curious, who's taking care of Denise and Pete's dog?
Joyce - hugs! There's no place like home and glad you'll be there tomorrow. I was reading something yesterday about the how meditation and prayer are both good stress relievers. The person who wrote the article said to try repeating a simple phrase in prayer like "Jesus Loves Me" or "God is Good" or even "Thank You" - I am making these up but you get the drift, and it puts a person into a relaxed, comfortable state of mind. I don't think I'm much of a meditator either but I can focus on repeating simple phrases for a few minutes.
Barbie - glad you are able to keep walking in this rain. We have to put a raincoat on the puppy who normally takes her time doing her business - tho when it's raining heavily she gets to it quicker. I bought some waterproof New Balance hiking shoes per your recommendation and say "Thank you" every time I go tramping through the puddles!
Tonight, I made a "massaged" kale salad for supper and it was yummy. Cut the kale into ribbons, put into a bowl, massage/rub a teaspoon of olive oil onto the ribbons for a couple minutes. Makes them brighter green and helps cut any bitterness. Added a little diced cucumber and half a diced avocado, then dressed it with vegan/GF ranch dressing from a recipe a girlfriend gave me who is a fabulous vegan cook. I have known 3 vegans who are very health conscious and they really make delicious food.
So it will be a grand experiment, and hopefully a habit, to concentrate on making beautiful, healthy food even tho I'm the only one in the house that eats it. DH did take a bite of my salad and lived, lol.
I do eat salads but they are generally packaged coleslaw mix with Litehouse Caesar Caesar dressing. By golly I'm gonna branch out!
Have a good evening!
Lanette
SW WA State6 -
stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.47min, 139mhr, 11.4amph. 1.4mi= 86c
apple watch- 63c
0 RUNNER- 50min, 147mhr, 125ahr, 46al, 13ah, 112ac, 8.48min mi, 5.78mi= 413c
apple watch-431c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.53min, 14.5amph, 129mhr, 1.4mi= 55c
apple watch- 46c
RIDE BIKE PUY 2 SUMN STA- 17.12min, 142mhr, 10.6amph, 3mi= 153c
apple watch- 113c
jog sta 2 wk- 5.31min, 134ahr, 150mhr, 10.24min mi, .5mi= 63c
apple watch- 55c
jog wk 2 sta- 4.32min, 9.44min mi, .4mi = 60c
apple watch- 83c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 19.43min, 7.9amph, 152mhr, 2.5mi= 209c
apple watch- 152c
total cal 10394 -
Went bowling then out to dinner at Pizza Hut. All they have are pizzas and a few salads. So I had the garden salad (no dressing, cheese or croutons), which is mostly iceburg lettuce. I'm just not crazy at all about Pizza Hut, but Denise likes it.
M - the reason you have pork on New Years is because a pig sticks his snout out as he's walking. You want to go forward into the new year. Never fowl? Why, you ask? When a chicken scratches, it scratches in a backward motion. You don't want to go back in the new year. You usually have something green for money.
Wendy - that Jack LaLanne info was very interesting. Lots of things I didn't know about him
Lanette - Denise and Pete, to my knowledge, are boarding the dog. I have a feeling they won't be able to get it tomorrow. I assume the kennel is open at least on a Saturday. Don't ask me why, but they rented a car to come down here. Really, it's good to sometimes give your car some exercise and not just drive it around town. But not my call. I like this miso soup that's low sodium but I can only get it at the health food store (the only one around -- unless I want to go to Charlotte) so I'll look for the hemp milk then. You're lucky you got your hubby to try your salad. Vince wouldn't do that much.
Michele in NC
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My youngest grandson (10) wrote the letter below. I'm sure he'd be mortified if he knew I shared it with you ladies. Shhhh don't tell...but it's the cutest Dear Santa letter.
Janetr OKC10 -
Janetr Brayden's letter to Santa warmed my heart.
Karen in Virginia2 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »Janetr Brayden's letter to Santa warmed my heart.
Karen in Virginia
Thanks, I know what you mean. Is that not sweet? His older brother, my oldest grandchild (24), is getting married in 2018.
Janetr OKC3 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Friends,
Heather, the Christmas quiz sounds like such fun. Please list some of the other questions for us. I may want to use your idea in the future.
Penny, good to hear from you. Thanks for sharing your Christmas traditions. It sounds like such a nice family time together.
Joyce, so glad you are getting rest and happy about the positive results of the brain. I’m sending more healing thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs))) (later) Glad you are going to get to go home. That is a bummer that the tingling can last so long. Yes, patience, my dear friend.
Lanette, good luck on your new diet for 2018. I’m just not a “smoothie” fan so don’t think that would work for me. If we eat any more chicken I think I will start clucking or doing the chicken dance. LOL
Lanette, I wish I knew what kind of pillow I have. I had gone through 3 or 4 sets trying to find a comfy one when I bought these at Costco. I think they were only $20 maybe for the pair even. Anyway they are exactly what I was looking for. They are soft but have support and can be molded any way I want.
Katla, when do we get pictures of your new grandson??? So glad to hear that the dog is getting better.
Linda, welcome back. Good for you on not gaining too much in your absence. Stick with us when you can.
Allie, is your dad seriously talking about no treatment? I know this is a difficult time for both of you. Just remember that we are all with you in spirit. ((((Hugs))))
Margaret, glad you had a good time at your lunch with friends.
Janetr, Brayden’s letter is sooo cute. How nice that he cares so much about the pets. And his penmanship is terrific. Many of the kids that I see around here have such poor printing that it’s hard to read. Oh, and I won’t tell that you shared.
The plan tomorrow is to take the decorations off the tree and get everything to the attic. I asked DD to help and it should go much faster. I got three plastic Totes in the attic today just to make room.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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janetr7476 wrote: »My youngest grandson (10) wrote the letter below. I'm sure he'd be mortified if he knew I shared it with you ladies. Shhhh don't tell...but it's the cutest Dear Santa letter.
Janetr OKC
Precious! He sounds like a kid with a good heart. Thanks for sharing, Janet.1 -
DJ Janet #1 - Thanks for keeping my secret. Brayden is so much like his mom, very intelligent and shy but would bring home any and every stray, animal or human.
Janetr OKC4 -
Snow is melting and no rain yet
*17,000 steps
*line dance class
*192 minutes walking Sasha and Bessie
*99 minutes riding the exercise bike
For anyone thinking about resolutions for the new month or the new year, here are two book recommendations to help:
"Better Than Before" by Gretchen Rubin
"The Four Tendencies" by Gretchen Rubin
The next book I'm waiting to read is "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics" by Dan HarrisLanette, I don't eat meat but I eat some fish and a lot of eggs also a lot of dairy. Whenever I read about plant based eating, I am inspired until I remember how much I love eggs and dairy. Barbie 4 -
Hello everyone,
Just read about the last 6 pages. I wasn't on here in December. I did find a new job at the end of November, so I was able to leave the stress of my previous job. I feel like a new person! 24 years at one organization was not easy to walk away from. But I am so happy I took the leap. The traveling and the number of clinics going up on Epic had me working 65+ hours a week. I decided that I was running out of time to make my 2017 goal come true. My word for 2017 was/is Serenity. I finally found it, and I feel so grateful!
I hope to be able to hop on here and keep up with you all more often now that I'm not working day/night/weekends!
Allie, I said a prayer for your dad and I am sending you hugs.
Joyce, I hope you are feeling better and I said a prayer for you also right away.
Penny, your Christmas story was so heartwarming! Thank you for sharing.
I'll have to start thinking about a new word for 2018...and what my goal will be. I love your ideas on here.
I cannot remember who posted the pictures of the quilts/wall hangings but how beautiful!!! I love those trees!
Hugs to all,
Tracie in Wisconsin6 -
Hugs ladies!
At middle sons and DILs place. Busy busy!
Becca
Displaced Oregonian in Washington presently!
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Why pork on New Year's Eve? I've never heard of that tradition .... and unless it it spicy pulled pork in a burrito -- ick.
I always heard that this is a German oriented custom. Pork because pigs "root forward" when they eat, showing a desire to move on to the new in the New Year. Usually served with sauerkraut. This was something that my family did as my dad was quite German. My mom and her Swedish background didn't seem to bring any New Year's customs to the family, we had different holidays that we "did Swedish."
Around here it's black-eyed peas and rice. I don't serve it because nobody in my family likes black-eyed peas.
Interesting.
I don't recall my family doing anything special for NYE and yet my grandmothers were German.
My husband and I don't have any food planned for NYE. Just that we'll go to the early fireworks. ☺
M in Oz1 -
It's 12:37 am here and I am exsausted... because of my dad being in hospital I haven't had alot of time with Alfie.so I have gotten about maybe 2 hrs sleep as he is tearing the place apart.i tried putting him in his crate and I don't want him barking And getting the neighbors upset.o have gated off the best I can and have his food,water wee wee pads and toys all within reach...he has been biting and nipping at me all night.
Dad wants all information first before making a decision.he does want to speak with his nataropathhic dr also .. surgeon said surgery isn't immediate but needs to be done soon so he doesn't have a total blockage...
I am working 10-4 tomorrow and have to check in with dad in am. Then go to work,at noon walk the dog,get out at 4 and go to a wake...and find out from there what happens.6 -
I ran my first 7 km run today with new shoes! !!!
I burnt my left foot to the bone in 2001 so was dealing with scar tissue until just a couple years ago when it started loosening off.
Shortly after burning my left foot I developed arthritis in the right. I'm told that was because of all the compensating I was doing. It took me about 3 months after the burn to walk again and I had to go to physio to relearn.
Now I've started developing arthritis in the left foot too.
So I went to a running place where they checked my walk and run and everything and got me into a couple pair to try ... and one just felt better.
Left the shop and went for that run!!
M in Oz7 -
I will be back tomorrow and I will fill you all in on the latest episode of "As the Stomach Churns"
Terry - The necklace is a beautiful and thoughtful gift.
Karen - Olivia has the best smile!
Allie - Hugs and prayers for your Dad and for you.
Joyce - Prayers and thoughts are with you. Be better soon, my friend.
Wendy - Sending hugs your way. What is wrong with people? I respect your decision not to let anger over take you.
Barbara - Crokinole is played on a huge eight-side board. You flick wooden chips and try to land them in the bull's eye. You score points depending on where you land and you always try to knock the opponent's chips off. I love it but sometimes my fingers get sore.
Evelyn - You are a Crafty lady. Loving the wall hangings and the blanket.
Margaret - Nice painting of my favourite Christmas bird.
Lanette - "My Pillow" did not work for us but my DB and DSIL swear by theirs.
I don't know how I could ever get Larry medically evaluated until he hurts himself or others. I don't think talking to him about it is an option since I am always "the only one with a problem" around here.
-Sharon in Lethbridge (It's white and freezing outside and inside I feel like my heart is freezing)7 -
Sharon - Big hugs for you. Have you tried talking to your own doctor about options? You definitely need to get professional advice, both legal and medical. There must be phone lines /charities that can help you. I always turn to books for advice and Amazon can be a great resource. Just waiting it out is not an option. It is really bad for your health and therefore the other people you love in your life, like your grandchildren. You owe it to them.
DJ - My husband's quiz was a more cerebral affair, that he creates every year, but the 5 second thing was a game my step daughter bought off Amazon. We didn't follow all the rules, but really had such a laugh! It's basically just a pile of cards with name three things on them. For example, name three towns in your county. 5 seconds is not long and the timer made really stupid noises and we had had quite a bit to drink. Riotous fun! :laugh:
Today my task is to make the ragu and we will have some tonight with straw sweet potato oven fries and broccoli. Freeze some and keep some for the zucchini lasagna.
In England there is no special food for New Year, but in Scotland they have Black Bun, which is a kind of fruit cake/pudding baked in pastry. Very heavy!
It is traditional in Scotland to toast the NY with whisky, but here it is more likely to be champagne, as it will be in our house.
I have made a lunch date with my new yoga friend for tomorrow. Just our local pub. Coffee first and see what we feel like. I always feel making a new good friend is a bit like getting a new boyfriend. I am very pleased that this relationship seems to be going well. We seem to be progressing from, just good friends, to a more intimate, committed thing, but it is still very "threshold". Very hard to make close friends as you get older, I feel. I do love my female friends.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
I got my internet back!Machka[/b] - thank you as well for your photos and description of your walks. Glad the cherries made it through the windstorm - how are did the other fruits fare? Saag paneer sounds delicious!
I've been researching vegan recipes and working on a plan to incorporate a lot more fruits and green veggies into my diet, cutting back on the dairy and meat/animal protein which I normally don't eat a lot of anyhow except for eggs.
The saag paneer might be an option for you ... it's all veggies with paneer (a cheese that is surprisingly low calorie). You can also make it with tofu, but I prefer paneer.
The recipe I've posted tells you to do just spinach, but I added sweet potato plus a little bit of carrot and cauliflower.
Machka in Oz2 -
Ladies - new topic here. I need pillow suggestions....
About 4 years ago, we bought a new bed - a European King - and when we were testing mattresses, I laid down on one and had my head on the pillow and was the most comfortable I think I've ever been in a bed. We not only bought the mattresses, but I also bought the pillow! They did give us a discount on the pillow, so it was about a $100 memory foam for us ... about double that normally.
It has been a fabulous pillow, but just lately it has started to flatten a bit. I'm just not quite prepared to pay $200 for another one.
But nevertheless, you might want to visit a mattress shop and see what they've got for pillows and you can actually try them!
M in Oz
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Most of the sheets /towels are clean now. Just one lot to go. Drying them is more of a problem as I don't have a tumbler dryer.
Since I moved to Australia in 2009, I have not had a tumble dryer.
It can be very challenging to dry the sheets and towels, you've really got to pick your day! Yesterday was a great towel drying day -- warm, sunny, with a bit of wind. I'm hoping that tomorrow or Sunday might be a good sheet drying day. If not, I'll have to wait till next weekend to do the sheets.
Machka in Oz
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New Year's Eve and Day Traditions that I grew up with:
*Must have the Christmas tree put away by NY's Day
*Eat black eyed peas and greens for money
*Head of the House must be the first to enter
*Don't wash clothes on NY's Day or you'll be washing all year
Carol in GA5 -
Morning ladies
I set my alarm for 6 took a shower ,took dog for a walk and made my tea and texted my DAD that I would be there to get Tal on bus,then I forgot it is vacation week and she is going to Grandpa's place.this is how tired I am.
Of course Alfie is quite and playing on the bed with his toys.but he was off the wall until close to midnight...oh well...I'm up having my tea.will go see dad ,go to work ,noon time will come home and get dog out.then work until 4 come home let dog out and depending on my dad go to a friend's wake and then go see him again.6 -
New Year's Eve and Day Traditions that I grew up with:
*Must have the Christmas tree put away by NY's Day
*Eat black eyed peas and greens for money
*Head of the House must be the first to enter
*Don't wash clothes on NY's Day or you'll be washing all year
Carol in GA
Interesting!
In my family, we don't take the Christmas decorations down until after Orthadox Christmas (January 7th) ... after all some believe that the 12 days of Christmas are the 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. I think some believe the 12 days of Christmas are before, but I grew up with the idea that they were after. So we continue to celebrate Christmas right up to and including January 7th.
Since I've been in Australia, I usually leave my Christmas decorations up till just before Australia Day, and this time will be no different. I'll be really busy for a couple weeks in the middle of the January, so the decorations will stay up till toward the end.
I've adopted a modified Orthadox Christmas Eve meal ... the meatless meal ... on January 6th as well. I do some of the dishes, but not all 12! And sadly we can't get a lot of the stuff here in Australia.
The end of the year (now) is often a mad dash to get in a few more kilometres of walking or cycling ... not so much for my husband (although he will do it too, if he has the time), but definitely for me and some of my friends. Then January 1st is a big exercise day. If we can, we'll ride a really long distance ... this January 1, we won't (just had a chat to my tired husband about that), but we are planning to get something of a bicycle ride in. Sometimes, I go out for a ride at about 11:30 pm and ride through to the new year until about 12:30 am. Some years I go for a walk then.
And of course, fireworks on New Year's Eve.
Machka in Oz5 -
My new shoes!!
They were great for a 7 km run followed by a 4 km walk, and I've been wearing them all evening!
My arthritis is NOT bothering me.
Machka in Oz10 -
Joyce - glad you're going home...
Allie - still keeping you and your dad in my thoughts.
JanetR - LOVED Brayden's letter, and that his first thought was for the puppers...
So many others, but just a moment to write.
Love y'all,
Lisa in NC4 -
We traditionally keep our decs up until 12th Night. - Jan 6th. I can't wait to see the back of them, so might get them down earlier. Everyone admired my fairy (string) lights. I leave the heart shaped ones in the kitchen up all year.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx5
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