WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018
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Rye ~ What did you get your doctorate in...just curious!
Terry L ~ Cute earrings.
Rebecca ~ This will make you feel better. I shaved my legs last week for the first time since last Fall. Must admit though that it really doesn't show unless I'm in the sun light. Never have shaved above the knee. Hope this isn't too much info.
Carol in GA who is suffering from pollen still.7 -
Felicia: Love your son's prom pix and his confidence to remain true to himself.
Michele: Best wishes to Jess as she embarks on her new adventure. Hope you'll make many visits to see her.
Penny: I understand your feelings giving up teaching, but once you've cut the cord, I'm sure you will find other rewarding ways to fill the time and your sense of purpose. ((hugs))
Terry: LOVE the Hardwearables. You are so creative.
Machka: Continuing to send you and DH healing energy. I'm glad that you are getting out to exercise.
It's a cold, wet and gloomy day today. Taking the opportunity to declutter, clean and finish Heather's book. My review is posted on Amazon. Whenever this storm passes, I'm off to get groceries.
Stay well, friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills6 -
Terry - LOVE the earrings! I would buy those.
For the first time in ages I've been doing a bit of comfort eating. Nothing too terrible, but I didn't feel like going out running in the rain today after our big supermarket shop and my emergency visit to the doctor. (I phoned them from the supermarket when I realised I was not feeling at all good). Consequently I'm a bit over on my calories, as I was yesterday with no exercise visiting my friend in London. Won't be exercising tomorrow or Thursday either, apart from walking around after the grandchildren in Hove. Oh well. I'll catch up later. I was just half a pound away from returning to maintenance, so it's a bit frustrating, but I've got the rest of my life to make it up once I'm feeling well again.
We are setting off at 8 am tomorrow so I won't check in until later.
Managed to get a couple of "survivor" charities to review my book on their websites.
Love you, Heather UK xxxxxxx8 -
Carol Actually it a JD so, a law degree. I tend to say doctorate because I only practiced law for a short time and it was a very specialized sub field (intellectual property law) and quite honestly know no more about the law than your average person. But people hear Law degree and tend to want my advice on their will, or their law suit etc. And I’m not qualified to even have an opinion.
As I do not hold a legal license in any state to practice law, I tend to just say doctorate to avoid the questions.
I liked law school intellectually, and went to one of the schools that concentrated in theory, not the practical applications. I was way out of my league in the law environment (I’ve never been good at putting theoretical anything into practice) and constantly lived in fear those two years of committing malpractice as I did not know what the kitten I was doing and the practice in the early 90’s law firms was to drop the youngsters into the deep end without any guidance and those sharks who lasted would be made partner.
The final straw was my review after my second year of practice. After a bit of praise for my well written and researched law briefs I was told flat out that they were inadequate and always had to be rewritten before filing. Because, and this is a direct quote, “you are insufficiently nasty”.
I thought on it, and realized one of my life goals was to remain in an ‘insufficiently nasty’ state for the rest of my life. So I quit shortly thereafter.
The law degree has been a hinderance to employment ever since. Was quite possibly the worst decision in my life, going to law school.
Rye, who hopefully remains insufficiently nasty, in TX12 -
Rye ~ What does it mean to be insufficiently nasty? I admire any one who is able to acquire such a degree.4
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I keep meaning to have a t-shirt printed up: ‘insufficiently nasty’
But then I forget. Lol7 -
coastalgosgal wrote: »Oh man, headache went away, but sore from too much sleeping. I'm such a lazy butt. Went to sleep at 5pm last night, and woke up at 8am this morning! Husband and I are trying to fit in here, but right now we feel "off". I am telling myself, time is all we need. Adapt, and adjust. With every place we visited, whether it was the laundromat, or our pizza place, or at the grocery store, we felt like we belonged. People knew us. It will take time to get that back.
Ok I have something funny to admit to.... I haven't shaved my legs in months! There I said it. My leg hair is cool though!!! It has a pattern to the way it grows, like a cheetah. When I wear my Capri pants, I feel my hairs move with the wind! It's liberating. Ok, I know I'm an odd bird, and dear husband said last weekend, " wow your leg hair is getting long"! But he didn't say anymore. Please tell me I'm not the only gal that doesn't shave their legs......
Well I've decided to look for old ladders for my Sun room. I could either buy two and connect them with a plank of some sort, or buy two and just have them slanted in corners. It's an easy solution to getting the maximum places to put plants, and not have lots of tables and such.
Take care my tribe of Powerful Amazon Women!
Love Rebecca
Of Island County
( Really, our county is called Island....We are just that special!)
My husband's first rock find!
i really don't shave BUT i don't grow hair either. my legs are smooth as silk.. lucky me4 -
evening ladies~
home from work, long day but well.. Alfie is bouncing around like a crazy dog... going to go to bed and read, ordered 2 Tony Robbins books from Amazon..4 -
coastalgosgal wrote: »Oh man, headache went away, but sore from too much sleeping. I'm such a lazy butt. Went to sleep at 5pm last night, and woke up at 8am this morning! Husband and I are trying to fit in here, but right now we feel "off". I am telling myself, time is all we need. Adapt, and adjust. With every place we visited, whether it was the laundromat, or our pizza place, or at the grocery store, we felt like we belonged. People knew us. It will take time to get that back.
Ok I have something funny to admit to.... I haven't shaved my legs in months! There I said it. My leg hair is cool though!!! It has a pattern to the way it grows, like a cheetah. When I wear my Capri pants, I feel my hairs move with the wind! It's liberating. Ok, I know I'm an odd bird, and dear husband said last weekend, " wow your leg hair is getting long"! But he didn't say anymore. Please tell me I'm not the only gal that doesn't shave their legs......
Well I've decided to look for old ladders for my Sun room. I could either buy two and connect them with a plank of some sort, or buy two and just have them slanted in corners. It's an easy solution to getting the maximum places to put plants, and not have lots of tables and such.
Take care my tribe of Powerful Amazon Women!
Love Rebecca
Of Island County
( Really, our county is called Island....We are just that special!)
My husband's first rock find!
i really don't shave BUT i don't grow hair either. my legs are smooth as silk.. lucky me
Oh my Pip, I am like a hairy shade of emerald GREEN !!! *Cackling like an old Wise woman now". Ackkkkaaahhhhaaaa!
Rebecca
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Heather - I started your book today. I am amazed at your detailed memory of childhood experiences. Even though I lived a continent away, we shared so many things during the early-mid 50's except for your experience with your dad. The ice cream brick at Christmas was a special treat. My grandparent's puffy satin comforter and the vanity with the 3 sided mirror. The hedge smelling like cat pee. You make it all so real. I hate to put it down to fix supper.
I can't wait to re-read it
Want to hurry to finish it but yet, I don't!!!!
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State4 -
Carol, my Mom admitted to me once that she stopped shaving. Her hair was very fine, and you couldn't even see it. Same as in her underarms. I don't know if it could have been from medicine she took, or what.
You are a lucky duck. Me well, I'm gonna just turn into Mrs. Sassquash! You know the state of Washington is their birthplace!!
Today husband and I walked the neighborhood for an hour. Found a field that only the homeowners can go into. Hopefully when we acquire a machete, we can access it directly!
Hairy Rebecca merry on
my island3 -
Hello ladies: Sunny and dry again today, horses are out in the back pasture enjoying the grass. Doing well so far on eating but will be eating out this evening. One of the restaurants here is donating profits from this evening to a homeless shelter for families in Everett so we will help out by eating there. I went to the YM and swam laps for 25 minutes and then did a 45 minute water exercise class. That should help with the extra calories.
Patsy - How short do you go on the spring cut? That sounds like a good option. Nessa is not very good yet at being brushed. She likes to chew on the brush instead. She has yet to find a person she does not like. Hoping to get to a puppy kindergarten class soon.
Becca - Your posts always make me smile. I am sure you will fit in soon island girl.
Heather - Hope you continue to feel better.
Rye - I think you should get that t-shirt. I am glad that you are insufficiently nasty.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA5 -
Dana- love the wild dogwood picture. Always love seeing them in the spring.
Penny- I thought when I retired I would be lost but I have found many things to occupy my mind and my time. Good luck to you.
Played golf today in 80 degree weather. We had a great time and I actually finished 18 holes. I need to get back to playing regularly but it takes up one of my yoga days.
Suebdew in TX7 -
18 holes! Wow Sue! Part of golfing is lugging around a bag, and walking the course! Good on ya! As long as you don't frequent the 19th hole too many times!I
Rebecca4 -
Just popping in to connect with all you wonderful ladies. I just love you all, but today in particular, these made me smile..
Insufficiently nasty.... sounds like the highest of compliments to me.
Bad girl can’t go to prom.... love it!
Rebecca and her hairy legs....
Those of you who have to have multiple bicycles....
I love hardware stores, too. If it wasn’t for the one on magazine street in New Orleans, Ari Jo would still not have a bed.
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Sue: Katie was wiggly and still is when I brush her. I give her some sort of chewy treat to keep her busy while I brush. She is used to it now and looks forward to the treat. Our idea of a summer cut for the Kate is about two inches. She is mainly an indoor dog so I don’t worry about her becoming chilled when she gets wet. She is in and out. Wet and towered off. For us, the grooming table was the best investment we ever made. The legs will fold up so we can sit on a stool in front of her and we (husband) both work on her at once. It is done pretty quickly. Lots of scissor work on my part. The vet says the big thing is to keep the mats out of their fur. Our vet has a labradoodle of his own. His is always pretty as a picture. Katie is a little gangster! Muddy and loves to find disgusting thing to roll in! They are really wonderful dogs.
Patsy5 -
Rye, I agree. Would rather have you insufficiently nasty than being a cut-throat lawyer. The 2nd oldest profession, lol. I too love the old hardware stores. I can still see/smell the one my dad used to take me to in our small town when I was a kid. Wooden bins with different sized nails and nuts and bolts. Stuff hung on the walls so high up you needed a ladder. Rough floors that were splintery (so we little heathens had to put on our shoes!). Pipe smoke and cigars. Varnish worn off the wooden counter. Gigantic register. Sto Matz ran it and wore an ancient denim jacket. Thank you for the flashback!
Rebecca - you'll settle into the Island life before long. Where did Lee find that painted rock? Were you down by the beach? Where are you located on the island - north, middle, south? I used to go to Oak Harbor and visit sheep friends and also was in their 911 Center once on a tour - also in Oak Harbor. For me, body hair has grown sparser (and lighter) as I've gotten older, or maybe I just don't give a rip anymore.
- lol. Guess if I had to wear skirts and pantyhose and I could see those hairs bunched up in there it might be a different story.
Suebdew - Good for you playing 18 (not 19 - naughty Rebecca! ) holes of golf! 80 degrees is just about the perfect weather for it I think.
Terry - hot d*mn you are talented! That hardware jewelry is just gorgeous! Do you still have any for sale? I love long dangly interesting pieces like that.
OK ladies, I was sitting in the waiting room at the doc's office today and picked up an old WebMD magazine. There was an article called "The Long Run" about what the latest research showed to live past 90. Here goes....
Surprising that there were a high proportion of folks over 90 with the "Alzheimer's plaques" in their brains who died with normal cognition = no dementia. Also, virtually none of the risk factors for younger seniors applies to this age group. History of hypertension, history of high cholesterol, using statins....which are all risk factors in younger people appear to protect people in their 90's against Alzheimers rather than raise the risk. Also, they said with every advancing decade through our 70's, 80's and 90's, overweight stops being a risk factor and actually becomes a protective factor for longevity. HHmm...both of my grandmothers lived into their late 90's and were "stout". Not fat, just thick through the middle.
What else - people who live longer get 200 to 400 mg of caffeine a day which is 2 to 3 cups. Drink alcohol twice a week. 15 minutes of walking a day is good, 30 minutes helps more and 45 minutes helps the most. More than 45 - no additional benefits. Doing anything other than sitting on our duffs watching TV increases our likelihood of living longer (and being healthier).
That's a few noteworthy things. It was the March/April 2016 issue, I haven't had any luck finding it online yet.
Have a good evening ladies!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Hi friends. You all look like you are hanging in there.
Our weather has started to warm up, but tonight it's cool and rainy. It's a nice, soft misty kind of rain, perfect for the yard and our new tree. I hired the boys next door to mow and trim once a week and edge once a month. They are both almost 2 years post high school and have a nice little business, very professional. So while I don't mind mowing, I didn't want to be tied to it every week. So I hired them for once a week, and if the lawn needs a second pass, I'll do that myself.
Still struggling with the car situation. Don't know if I told you, but I made DH get a new battery for his old Saturn before he went away. We didn't know how old it was and I didn't want to be stuck with a dead battery because I'm supposed to drive it and the jeep a couple times a month. Well wouldn't you know it, that damn car is dead with it's new battery. It won't charge, it's parked right up against the jeep so you can't really get around to work on it from the front, and it won't go in neutral when it's dead, so there's no moving it out of the garage! I thought about pulling the battery and taking it to the battery place, but if that's ok, I'm no better off than before. So after several friends have tried different things, I'm just going to have it towed to a car place close by. We have AAA so it will be free and I won't have to screw around with it anymore!
Had an MD appointment and got blood drawn for B12 (gets depleted on metformin) and vitamin D (I was way low last time and take supplements now). Then I went on a clothes-buying spree! I've been buying on line from Coldwater creek and Land's End, and now I went to CJ Banks and Friday I'm going to J Jill. I haven't had any new clothes in ages!!!!!
OK I'm off...lots to do yet tonight and it's already nearly 8. I've gotten over 7500 steps today already. Not much compared to Barbie!
Take care all, Meg from Omaha where we have snooze-weather!6 -
Felicity Your son & friend look like they were dressed just right for their prom.Happy
they had a good time.Wonderful they have loving family around them. How sweet of Grpa!
Someone asked if our carpet layers wanted a trip away. They do all floors,from hardwood,carpet
vinyl etc,but the son is buying his Dad out & will be single owner in June when Dad retires.
Almost thru getting bedroom back to rights.Cleaned everything & tossed a load of
sewing books & quilting magazines.Sewing no longer interests me.
Have new summer blankets for beds. Now if the weather would co-op.we can hope.....Trish Oh6
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