WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2019
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Still catching up - hope everyone is well
Viv
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Friday evening.
Sleety rain is falling.
Windy.
6C but "feels like" -2.7C.
And a whole list of inside things to do this weekend!
Machka in Oz
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well no I feel like a heal or is it heel? spelling was never my best subject and I apologize as I have some brainac's here and I know improper spelling can drive people crazy..
I don't know if I have spell check on here,but will sure look it up.
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If you use Google Chrome, click the three little dots stacked on each other in the top right corner of the screen. Then choose Settings from the drop down ...
Scroll down to where it says Advanced. Click the word Advanced.
Scroll down to Languages. Turn on Basic Spell Check and select your preference of English.
Then when you type you'll get red squiggly lines under misspelled words.
And when we do a document in Word (like a CV or report or instruction manual, etc.) we run it through 'Spelling & Grammar' under the Review tab. Or at least I do because spelling isn't my strongest point and when I get typing I can miss letters now and then.
We can set the Grammar options as well to pick up as much or as little of the grammar as we want.
For my university courses, I've got my Grammar settings set to pick up quite a lot so that the Reading Level ends up quite high.
For instructions I don't set the Grammar settings as "picky" because I want the Reading Level somewhat lower.
Machka in Oz3 -
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Allie: Don’t worry about your spelling here. It’s just that we want you to make the best impression you can for employers. My DH is a terrible speller as he is dyslexic. He finds spell check very handy. I spell-check anything of his that is official, as spell check isn’t foolproof (and neither am I, come to think of it 😂).
It’s dull, but dry here, a normal summer day for us! 😂. I’m doing some sewing and crochet in between getting my steps in.
☘️ Terri1 -
Good morning! Happy Friday! I am sitting here, drinking my coffee and feeling like I should have toothpicks holding my eyelids open. Yeesh! I didn't sleep well last night. (Maybe some sort of subconscious anxiety about the kids arrival tomorrow?) My ankle is still swollen from mowing both the front and the back yards in one evening. I kind of surprised myself and got them both mowed in two hours! I must have been walking fast! lol It looks great, though; but my ankle is stiff and very uncomfortable last night.
Oh, my dear Allie- Do not feel like a heel or heal. As the others have said, some very smart people are poor spellers. My hubby is one of those. He has, what I like to call, a "math" brain. He is very organized, analytical, former accountant, exceptional spatial reasoning; but his spelling, grammar, and language skills are in the toilet. SO...years ago, when he had to draft letters and such for work, I was his proof reader. I am the opposite, skill-wise. Math and mind puzzles like Soduku are NOT my strong point. I have such a mental block against numbers that I tend to become a bit surly whenever I know I have to do math to figure things out. lol Sometimes, I have found that spell check and auto correct are part of MY own personal spelling problem. I can't even count the number of times auto correct has inserted what IT thinks I want to say and it ends up being pure gibberish! Infuriating!
Connie- We don't have many cicada up here in West Michigan; but we do have summers when there are quite a few, and my daycare kids LOVE to find their shells! My husband is not a "nature guy", so when he first saw the cicadas/cicada shells he got a bit freaked out! lol They are quite big! Funny about kids and the stuff they find and want to keep. Like your daughter, my daycare kids found the skeleton of a raccoon by our walking path this past spring. I had gloves on, so we examined the jawbone and took a bit of that home (it was broken) to put on our outdoor "treasure" table (so parents could see it). They were very sad that we didn't bring the whole thing home, and also sad when I tossed the jawbone at the end of the week. lol Glad your mom is on the up and up! I am sure it was the rousing rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody!
Heather- A few years back, the american news media began using the word "troop" to mean ONE military person. For example; "Two troops were killed while on maneuvers..." In my mind, this means two entire troops of a dozen or more men! For the media, this means two men. This drove me crazy and still does. It has been added to the dictionary to mean: one military person or a group of military people. GRRRR...I know that this is how our language grows and evolves; these little acceptances and changes, but my brain just cringes at the use of that word to mean a single person. How wonderful for your friend to be able to help with the packing of Ros's things and to be thinking of all of her friends as she does it! It must put a smile on your face and in your heart every time you see the bright pink scarf! Glad your DH got his veggies!
Amber- Your new cut looks fantastic! You have a very young face! I love the pics of your kids playing together!
Pip- Is your annual conference coming up; when you take a pic with your friend? I love that pic of the two of you!
Karen VA - So sorry about your partner's son's mother in law. I think even when people are declining and death is near, it is still quite jarring when the end comes. So sad that she didn't get to hold the baby. But babies are wonderful to hold during times of loss. A true "circle of life" feeling.
Barbie - Yea, for you! You are a true queen when it comes to dancing and keeping moving! I am so inspired by your posts of your activity!
Beth, Meg, Sue, Rori, Machka and all I haven't mentioned- hugs to you all as you face/handle life's challenges!
Welcome new ladies! Jump in when you feel the urge. Remember to bookmark the page by clicking on the star that is on the same line as the title.
"The boy will be here, tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there'll be (grand)son. Just thinking about tomorrow, clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow, 'til there's none...."
"Tomorrow! Tomorrow! They'll be here! Tomorrow! It's only a day away!" ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Speling. The bain of my existentialism.6
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Greetings! I am new here --first week done and lost 2.4 pounds --but that could change, as weight changes daily. I have a question --will the caloric number change once I weigh less --- and is there a way to not add exercise calories to the amount of daily calories you are allowed. I am trying to lose weight not eat more because I exercise. thanks in a log home in MA7
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Speling. The bain of my existentialism.
Hear, here!From KJ: Oh, my dear Allie- Do not feel like a heel or heal. As the others have said, some very smart people are poor spellers.
Allie - Some of the smartest folks I know don't necessarily spell (or type) well, including my husband. He also wouldn't know where to find the caps key on his phone if his life depended on it. We know who you are, and we do not judge, I promise you, but Kim's right, employers do. When I was in that position, I did as well, as someone who hired people a lot in various jobs. I pitched more than one resume or job application in the trash because of it... my best advice is to have someone you trust look at your job applications and/or resume in order to have a second pair of eyes on it. Everyone needs an editor. I go back and edit my posts here a lot - not for y'all's sake, but for mine.
inaloghome - Welcome. No advice on the exercise calories adding in at the top, sorry, but someone else here may be able to help.
Re: words beings being misused, I abhor the misuse of "literally." Makes my teeth hurt. Especially the phrase to note embarrassment, "I literally just died there on the spot." Well, no, you didn't, because I can see you standing there talking to me. It's apparently become acceptable as hyperbole, and it makes me flinch. Literally.
There's also a legal commercial that annoys me along those same lines, when the narrator says, "If you or a loved one has died after using such-and-such product, contact 1-800-SHYSTER." I end up yelling at the TV - "If I died, how am I supposed to contact you, you goober!"
I also catch typos all the dang time in newscasts with tickers running along the bottom of the screen, and advertisements where there is text... it's a curse, having been a newspaper editor in another life.
Happy Friday, y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas4 -
If you create your own exercise, you can assign it 5 calories and then it will barely influence the totals.
Be wary of huge calorie deficits though. If you feel weak or extra hungry, you might have to go back and recalculate, and end up eating some of the exercise calories back.2 -
I haven't posted or had time to read since June 28th except for the couple of pictures I posted. It has been a whirlwind and I have missed you all so much!
Rodger's mom went home on Wednesday and I took my best friend (Cheryle) to the airport at 5am this morning. I was trying to have a nap before going to work, but couldn't get to sleep so decided to log on and read. I am back in June on the board so will have to catch up.
I have gained about 12 lbs over the last couple of weeks, I know a lot of that right now is lack of water, too many carbs, sodium and pop. I plan on resting this weekend and getting back into a routine come Monday.
The wedding was absolutely beautiful, Kaitlyn and Brodey had some surprises for his Mom and I that teared us up. After their vows were spoken the officiant asked his Mother (Linda) and I to join them. She went on to say that Linda and I knew them before they were even born, we were their first kiss in this world and they felt it was appropriate that we give them their last kiss before they celebrated their first kiss as man and wife. Well.... you can imagine how that made us feel. Then after all of the first dances, Kaitlyn had the DJ invite me up on the dance floor to dance with her. She chose Mama's Song by Carrie Underwood. This song came out in 2009, the year Kaitlyn and Brodey met and she played it for me that year when she moved two provinces away to be with him.
After the family photos were taken, before the photographer started with the bridal party photos and some of Kaitlyn and Brodey alone she had Rodger's Mom, Rodger and I, Brodey's Mom, and Cheryle sit while wearing a microphone and asked us questions about Kaitlyn, Kaitlyn and Brodey and our relationships. They will be using this narrative over some video of different parts of the wedding where there wasn't much talking.
They had 21 children at their wedding and you wouldn't have known there was even one because they had a bouncy house. It was supposed to be a wedding themed one, but due to an error by the company, they ended up with a massive obstacle course one. Guess where all of the kids were? My best friend decided her and I were still 10, not 50 and that we should go in the bouncy house. A few drinks in and I agreed. We went in and it had rained so it was a bit slippery, the photographer went in with us so she could capture it, she asked us to move to a different location and my left leg went sort of behind me and out to the side all at the same time. I still have a sore hip, but it is better than it was.
If you are interested this is a link to the photographer's blog and sneak peek of the photographs. I promise I'll stop talking about it soon!
https://darionbalfour.com/2019/07/07/barbecue-acres-edmonton-wedding-kaitlyn-brodey/?fbclid=IwAR3a5KGxfISRe3kNpN4w58hiyJH16vYRZpfRVkfEWUH-2KnqQ8DWY7NahKk6 -
It's Friday ladies! We made it!
What I miss about living in the Midwest: the sound of the Cicadas and lightning bugs.
Applications: Looks like this topic is getting good coverage. Make sure to sign and date the application, often that's a reason they get tossed as well. As I recall, a well put-together application and cover letter and resume kicks it up a notch because it shows the employer the applicant cared and took the extra effort to do a good job.
Where's Barbara AHMOD? I'm anxious to hear more about the bears and garbage can, and if the problem has been solved.
Today is Tai chi in the park at 10. Or shall I say healthy snacks and good conversation in the park with some Tai Chi beforehand I'm bringing veggies and hummus, Barrie is bringing cheese, crackers and fresh blueberries and Shawn is bringing raspberries and other fruits. It's going to be warm and muggy but the trees will keep everything cool.
I'm also putting together a meatloaf this morning to pop in the oven this afternoon. DH will get mashed potatoes (fresh-just dug!) and fresh corn on the cob.
Tracey - glad to see you back with us! Wonderful photos. Your daughter is a very photogenic supermodel. Like you. Will they be living close by?
I need to hike out to the kitchen and get going.
Here's hoping the flood waters recede for those of you near them, and that the hurricane peters out before any major damage to the NOLA area.
Lanette
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I have a spelling checker,
It came with my PC.
It plainly marks for my revue
Mistake I cannot sea.
I’ve run this poem threw it,
I’m sure your please to no.
It’s letter perfect in its weigh;
My checker tolled me sew.
I found this poem many years ago and thought it would add to the spelling and proofreading discussion. I rely on proofreading by me and by a trusted friend in addition to the techno help from my computer.8 -
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Connie KY- We all have something we draw the line on with kids lol. Mine was when my Daughter asked for a Smithsonian order catalogs to science ones said for Christmas she wanted a dissection kit with 1 fetal pig 🐖 y 1 star fish to dissect. #1 NOT in my fridge! #2 Not giving a 4yr old who poked people for blood to put in her microscopes anything sharp! She graduated in the top 10% of her Highschool so feel the chemistry beakers instead of the sharp eye poking scalpel was a good call even tho they were more exspensive.
Spelling definitely doesn’t tell intelligence neither does how One talks.That’s a myth. I’m a published Cancer poet who goes by a Sir Name stays anonymous. I don’t even get a paycheck just keep the rights to my work so they have to ask for permission to republish even. No one can ever pinpoint my birth place by my accents lol 😂. Hubby made the mistake of wanting to take an intelligence test with me. Told him their more in the eye of the beholder not factual. Theirs different forms of intelligence that pertain to different areas of life. As a Company owner he’s business y street smarts can start up something where others can’t. I’m motherly,medically,to book smarts ,etc but knowing that only comes in handy in those situations like the fact I took business classes I can give him advice but I can’t start up a business on my own accord banks don’t take my squeaky twangy British/Native American sounding voice seriously lol. He goes in with $0 to his name comes out with house loans to business ones. Well took the test I scored higher so now when I say something twangy (country farm sayings) he says “And you scored higher than me....” shakes his head lol.
Told him not to oh well his lesson learned I was too of my classes turned down skipping grades like my Daughter did. Bosses go from thinking I was less than but after awhile came for business advice to how can we save money here passed me tons of booklets full of ordering prices. Simple ask for samples to questions you get better products with cheapest prices.Buying the cheapest blindly leads to cheap mud tasting coffee for customers lol or buying laundry detergent without the stain lifter.
Amber Tx
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Allie ... the suggestion to spell check is a good one for your resume and applications. When a person is only looking at a piece of paper, they make judgements based on what they see on that piece of paper. You know we love you ... no one is judging (because we all need to proofread important documents) and all of us have your best interests at heart.
Beth5 -
Tracey - the photos are absolutely gorgeous, as are you and your daughter. Lovely memories.2
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Re: words beings being misused, I abhor the misuse of "literally." Makes my teeth hurt. Especially the phrase to note embarrassment, "I literally just died there on the spot." Well, no, you didn't, because I can see you standing there talking to me. It's apparently become acceptable as hyperbole, and it makes me flinch. Literally.
There's also a legal commercial that annoys me along those same lines, when the narrator says, "If you or a loved one has died after using such-and-such product, contact 1-800-SHYSTER." I end up yelling at the TV - "If I died, how am I supposed to contact you, you goober!"
I also catch typos all the dang time in newscasts with tickers running along the bottom of the screen, and advertisements where there is text... it's a curse, having been a newspaper editor in another life.
Happy Friday, y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas
For me, it's adverbs that have me yelling at the radio or TV.
When they say, "If your computer is running slow, contact us!" I'm sitting there muttering, "SLOWLY ... LY ... say LY ... whatever happened to the "LY"?"
But I suspect I'm the only person in the world who does that.
Machka in Oz
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Did Margaret Richards All My Best DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Belly Butt and Thigh DVD.
Connie – so glad to hear your mom is doing much better. Is it humid by you?
Well, today is Bryan’s anniversary. You don’t have to send wishes. That was the last time I saw him in person and I’ve only seen him once more on Skype. His wedding was 6 years ago.
Regarding spelling: Vince is the grammar Nazi. One gal in Newcomers used to work for the Charlotte Observer (newspaper) and she and Vince have lots of conversations about proper punctuation, etc.
M - One thing that really really bothers me is when someone says “Mary and I” when it should be “Mary and me”
Allie – Terry is right, spelling here isn’t real important. We all know what you mean and what a big heart you have. But someone that you’re applying for a job doesn’t know how big your heart is until they hire you and find out. We only want the absolute best for you always. Vince has told me that he threw out multiple applications because of poor grammar, not so much because the person didn’t know their stuff.
A bit cloudy but I think it’ll get nicer as the day goes on. Have the soup kitchen today.
Welcome everyone new!
Lisa – you and Vince would get along. “If you had died”, I can certainly see him wondering how a dead person can call. If it was in a newspaper, I can see him writing a letter to the editor
Snowflake – what did Katlyn have wrapped around her bouquet? When Denise was baptized, she wore this bib, when she got married she had the bib wrapped around her bouquet as her “something old”
Michele in NC
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that pic is at a silent auction we go to every year. it happened already. that is an old pic. it raises $$ for villages in bolivia to help teach them about farming, getting them clean water to drink. etc..3 -
Yay! Went to the YM to teach water exercise and there were so few people that I didn't have to be on deck to teach and could get in the water with them. Can't do that when it is a large class. It was fun but probably won't happen often. County came by and mowed the shoulder of the road out front. Now I need to get out there and weed wack to cut back growth on the driveway.
I will be glad to get rid of the extra dogs at my house next Tuesday. I need more sleep and 3 dogs and a cat are too many animals in the bedroom. The shitzu snores and I swear I came in the bedroom from the bath and he sounded just like my DH. It startled me for a second. The doodles are just young and rambunctious.
Pip - You always seem like you are really enjoying your life.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
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Hi Ladies! Am hoping to find others in this group with similar goals. I am an immature 62 (lol), joined in January (when diagnosed with type 2 diabetes), have lost 30 pounds and got my A1C to an almost normal number (5.8). I am gradually going from a sedentary lifestyle to exercising regularly. I have to go slowly due to physical limitations. I am a grandma of 2 with another on the way in December.
Snowflake: The pictures from the wedding are absolutely gorgeous! What wonderful memories those will be!
Looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Luci WNC4 -
What interesting discussions here today!
Karen, I had to look up existentialism and still can't figure out what you were saying about your brain. I do the Washington Post daily crossword and am constantly having to look up the meaning of some of their clue words. I also do Pogo Scrabble online and am amazed at some of the words the players come up with.
When I was in college 50 yrs ago, there were no computers to help with spelling. In my English 101 class, the professor told us that if there were any misspelled words in our papers that we would automatically get an "F." So, I sat on the floor with a dictionary and had to look up many, many words.
Before I began teaching, I worked as a secretary for a large insurance company. I was so embarrassed when the president of the company brought a letter I had typed back to my boss because it had a commonly used word misspelled.
Today, spell check is my friend! Love it!
Carol in GA3 -
Several asked if it was humid where I live. Humid doesn’t describe it. Steam bath is more accurate. I don’t even straighten my hair in the summer.
My daughter and the opossum skeleton. I have degrees in biology and clinical laboratory. I wasn’t creeped out by it, but this was roadkill, picked over very well by red-tailed hawks, and I didn’t have gloves. I have let my daughter by dissecting kits. I get catalogues all the time as a college instructor. As she had gotten older, she is less interested in science. I’m OK with that because everybody has to find their happy place. We are both still crazy for the arts and sing soprano together in church choir. She’s an awesome ballerina.
Connie in KY4 -
Tracey, I loved looking at the wedding photos. It was a wonderful day for your entire family and friends. Beautiful bride and handsome groom...plus a very pretty mother of the bride.
New Chatters, Please tell us a bit about yourself. Love getting to meet new people. We are a very friendly group and learn so much from our various backgrounds.
Amber, I do agree that there are different kids of intelligence and that is what makes living in this world work!
Allie, proud of you for pursuing a new to you career.
Carol in GA
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Goal: More than June!!
Monday, 1 July 2019 … 2.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 16 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 2 July 2019 … 4.3 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 8 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 3 July 2019 … 6.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
Thursday, 4 July 2019 … 6.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
Friday, 5 July 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Saturday, 6 July 2019 … 0.5 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Sunday, 7 July 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Monday, 8 July 2019 … 3.1 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 9 July 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 2.5 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 2.8 km rowing + 5 flights of stairs
Thursday, 11 July 2019 … 3.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 3.2 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
Friday, 12 July 2019 … 2.5 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
2019 Monthly July
Walking Distance (km): 32.1
Walking Time (min): 401.5
Cycling Distance (km): 0.0
Cycling Time (min): 0.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 55.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 44.0
Rowing Distance (km): 8.5
Rowing Time (min): 55.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 0.0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 40.6
Total Distance (miles): 25.2
Total Time (min): 500.5
Total Time (hr): 8:20:30
It's winter here in Tasmania, AU so there hasn't been much cycling. But we're enjoying watching the Tour de France and hope to get our indoor trainers going soon.
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Tracey - So lovely to have you back. I loved looking at the photos - beautiful!
What a very special day that you worked so hard for.
I'm loving all the spelling jokes. :laugh: Lisa - we flinch at the overuse of 'incredible', not so much in casual speech because I'm guilty myself, but as part of a documemtary script. We also hate 'outside of'. The BBC has got very lax.
Machka - we are with you on the LY.
I couldn't care less about the way people speak in casual conversation, but newscasts and pre-written pieces should get it right. I used to get the giggles at some of the teletext efforts in the old days! I'd put it on just for fun. Speech recognition was in its infancy.
I've been for my 5k. Having Hairy Bikers for dinner with some nice Pinot Noir. Needed the calorie burn.
Now to have my second go at paying the plumber. For some reason the bank wouldn't send me the transaction code yesterday.
I like having the temperature read out in the room. Currently 23.5°C.
I have just received my driving licence renewal form, now that I am nearing my 70th birthday. It won't cost me anything, but I do have to send back the completed form. I haven't driven since I moved to Hove.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I haven't posted or had time to read since June 28th except for the couple of pictures I posted. It has been a whirlwind and I have missed you all so much!
I was thinking about you today. Lovely photos!
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Re: words beings being misused, I abhor the misuse of "literally." Makes my teeth hurt. Especially the phrase to note embarrassment, "I literally just died there on the spot." Well, no, you didn't, because I can see you standing there talking to me. It's apparently become acceptable as hyperbole, and it makes me flinch. Literally.
There's also a legal commercial that annoys me along those same lines, when the narrator says, "If you or a loved one has died after using such-and-such product, contact 1-800-SHYSTER." I end up yelling at the TV - "If I died, how am I supposed to contact you, you goober!"
I also catch typos all the dang time in newscasts with tickers running along the bottom of the screen, and advertisements where there is text... it's a curse, having been a newspaper editor in another life.
Happy Friday, y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas
For me, it's adverbs that have me yelling at the radio or TV.
When they say, "If your computer is running slow, contact us!" I'm sitting there muttering, "SLOWLY ... LY ... say LY ... whatever happened to the "LY"?"
But I suspect I'm the only person in the world who does that.
Machka in Oz
You are not the only person in the world. There is at least one in this hemisphere as well. (Raising my hand.)
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon, northern hemisphere
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