WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2020
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The other grandparents don't obey the rules and just carry on as usual with indoor visiting, close contact, overnight stays and bigger gatherings. So I guess we aren't the favourite grandparents either, as we don't do indoor meetings and keep our distance at all times.
The parents say they understand. 
The kids are wonderful and treat all the weirdness quite naturally. 
On Sunday my son and the grandchildren are coming over for a short garden visit as the weather is supposed to be fine. I was hoping to go over to them, but my DDIL is working, they say. Last time she came here she froze to death as I didn't allow them in the house.
She works in a shed in their garden, mainly on Zoom calls, so I can understand it, but she doesn't normally work on Sundays. 
Last time I did birthday tea, so this time I said snacks only, not a meal.
If I could wave a magic wand I would wish for things to be normal with the grand kids. I miss physical contact with them so much, that close, heads together, contact doing an art project, or making biscuits. The unconscious way they lean into you. As someone who doesn't like physical contact normally, apart from a sexual partner, it is very refreshing and crosses my usual boundaries very happily.
I'm awake in the night again with aching legs. I've taken a pain killer and hope to drift off again. The decorator is coming to finish off, so I can't sleep in. Three days running I have had to wake DH up from a deep sleep. I'm usually awake early.
The one thing that is keeping me sane through all this is doing my memoir and reading my old diaries. But it also stirs up memories. The steady boyfriend I am now writing about died at age 24. I had moved on by then, but I went out with him from 15 to just 18. An important part of my life. He was four years older than me. We had discussed marriage.
The writing is the most important thing my life and essential to my sanity, it gives meaning to my existence. But I am feeling a certain amount of sadness as I revisit that relationship. I went off to university, found my husband to be, and dumped him with the insousciance of youth. My mother found out about his death in the local newspaper. Too young. Cancer.
So now I am writing about the very beginning of our relationship. The very early excitement. Persuading yourself you are 'in love'. Reading my 15 year old self is bitter-sweet.
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I am ready to have fun. I have spent time organizing beverage glasses in the wet bar. Some are ready to donate to a local charity and I moved them into a box that I’ll drop off in a few days. Those I decided to keep are looking very nice in the newly uncluttered cabinets above the wet bar. The project was satisfying. Sunday I have the opportunity for a riding lesson. I anticipate having a great time whether we’re in the arena or riding outside. I feel good about decluttering and anticipating the horseback ride.❤️3
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Katla - Decluttering is the BEST feeling!
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Quick update via phone. Joe’ Pressure down to acceptable levels thank God! Can stop taking the sick making pills and reduce some of the drops. Next follow up on the 27th. Feeling grateful
Drove past an entire neighborhood in Phoenix that burned to the ground in September wildfires. TV can’t convey the size and extent of total destruction. So hard to see.
Machka con very gratulations!
Ditto Tracey’s suggestion to celebrate by lying down on your magic couch!
Heather your comments about the carer’s Role really resonated. I couldn’t do what Rori, Machka do. If Joe ever lost his way and became combative that would be it. Please God Let it never come to that.
Margaret hard to be kind to the minions. Glad you found the right one.
Rebecca Athena is growing so very fast!
Pip Very we’ll done!
Karla say hi to Arrow for me.
Tracey such a cute grand puppy!
There were more but I’m on my phone and can’t remember.
Lighter lovelies!
Barbara the S OR coastie AHMOD5 -
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From Action for Happiness ...
"Life is far from perfect, but there are lots of reasons for optimism. Setting positive goals for the future gives our lives a sense of direction and purpose. And although we face many challenges there are also lots of reasons to stay hopeful. By consciously choosing our priorities we can overcome issues, make progress and focus on what really matters."
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-october
Oct 9 - Just find the best way forward
Yes!
Oct 10 - Take time to reflect on what you have achieved this week
I have been and it has been quite the week and quite the past 5 years 8 months!! I'm glad that time is over. I'm glad the degree is done. I'm glad I can move on.
But I can't quite believe it yet!
M in Oz
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Tracey - we both get extra 'presents' on our birthday bed.
Painter just finishing off. I'm nervous about it all going back in, which is probably why I didn't sleep well. Once one thing is perfect it sets off my OCD Perfectionism and I can't bear to spoil it. There is so much I would love to replace, but have to get DH on board by gradual, tactful degrees. Plus no money!
Priority is a rug.
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To those who are struggling with health and other issues ...
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Caring for others – I like enough of my own space that I can not imagine doing the job that Beth, Rori and Machka are doing BUT I also know that I would step up to provide the most care and support I could to a friend or loved one. And here, in the part of California I am in, bringing in staff or putting someone in a safe clean care home is so expensive that few can afford it for to long. And insurance doesn’t cover it for the type of situation that most find themselves in, it covers a few days immediately after surgery, but not the support that a senior limited by age related issues would need.
I really think Machka and her hubby’s situation is the one that haunts me more than some because he could not live alone, but is able to do so much and while he has some serious thinking challenges, he is fully aware. So it is not like a home would be right for him at all. He needs and Machka provides so much stimulation and opportunities for new adventures and the safe support he needs. I can not imagine any one but a loved one providing what she does. And without her commitment and support he could not have the quality of life that he does.
Kim from N. California
Your comments brought tears to my eyes.
They also bring up a good point. People don't necessarily go from not needing any care to needing full care in an assisted living home in one fell swoop.
Here, and I suspect in many parts of the world, there isn't much for the in-between stages ... you're kind of left out there, trying to make the best decisions.
Plus ...
- how do you tell when someone has reached the stage where they need an assisted living home?
- if someone does reach that stage, how long are the waiting lists?
- are the places good?
- how much are the fees?
- could you afford it?
You're right that my husband would not "fit" in any sort of assisted living home, but it's not ideal that I work 5 days a week leaving him alone in that time. In an ideal world, someone would come by one morning a week and take him round to Bunnings hardware, have a cup of coffee and a chat with him, and that sort of thing. However, that sort of thing isn't available.
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Then he said he wanted to get rid of the bed entirely, not keep it, as a way of ensuring we have no overnight guests, to protect against infection. I reminded him I had no problem telling my friends “not now” because of the pandemic, but I wanted to keep the bed somehow, in case of future need.
I'd go with a futon, sofa bed, or similar. That way, you could use the room for watching TV, exercise or whatever but still have a bed if need be.
One of our sofas is a sofa bed, if we needed it.
M in Oz
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Machka: Congrats on finally finishing your Masters. I will always be sorry that I did not complete my Master's degree in teaching. I took 4 courses and dropped out when work/family became too much for me to handle.
Carol in GACarol Just curious because I have had the same regrets not pursuing a higher degree in engineering. How do you think it would have been an asset? In my case, it might have led to physically easier jobs that might have paid close to what I was making as a highly-skilled, hands-on, engineer with a trade school degree. Maybe my health would be better.
Fae in OrFae, I would have received a larger paycheck for retirement plus just having a higher degree in education makes a bit of difference in whatever school you are in.
Carol in GA
I'm not positive my Master's degree is going to help me much in my area although it might help a little if I move into a more supervisory position at some point.
However, for me, a combination of the Master's degree and skills is something that is desired in the positions that interest me.
So my next step is to work on my SQL skills during down times at work. I do use SQL but I need to get to an advanced level with it. Working on SQL on my own is learning but is a lot different than university learning. No assignments. No deadlines. Working at my own pace.
I also want to become a lot more familiar with Power BI (which I have on my computer at work) and see if I can get my hands on R (which some people in the office have) to become more familiar with data analytics.
Plus there are a number of medical things I'd like to become more familiar with like classification and coding, which one of my work colleagues has started to teach me a bit about.
All those things are available at work, would enhance my work, and I could dabble away at it all when I've got a moment with no stress.
M in Oz
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Hello everyone.
It has been one busy work week glued to my seat and laptop. Not only have we been closing out the quarter; Q4 has started off with a bang. It’s good news and I hope the trend continues.
Nothing has been officially announced at work. I am starting to notice one and two people being let go every week. It would be mentally devastating to me, if I got my walking papers right now. I would get a decent severance which is much more than many others get. I just pray things hold out and I am well though of enough to be considered an asset versus a liability. I was laid off during the housing crisis and it was not fun and was out of work for a little more than a year.
It’s another rainy Saturday with Delta’s storm bands and energy pulling a lot of moisture in to our area. I was hoping to go to Yoga in the Park. I guess that will be put off until next weekend. 😊
Since my last visit we have added 14 pages and 200 posts! We are one busy group.
Heather – I am a stickler for time too. I have my phone with me except for the rare occasion I forget it at home which is maybe once a year. My internal clock works very well for me too so no need for a watch. When I talk to most people they say wearing one is a habit or a fashion statement. I think we both feel the same way about partners. I would rather walk away than to be continuously unhappy.
Katla – Great news about your Schooner’s test results. Yeah!
Karen – My heart was lightened too when I read the post of your dear friend.
Changing of the Clocks – It is time to end it. It not only increases accidents it can and does trigger various illnesses such as heart attacks, depression, and suicide rates.
Fae – Have you tried Kegel exercises? I try to do them a couple of times per week to strengthen my pelvic floor muscles. The liners are also helpful. 😊 Glad to hear your blood test results were positive.
Flea – I am planning a socially distanced Thanksgiving dinner. It will be a very small group of us – only 4 including me. My townhome is L-shaped with large sliders instead of windows. So I am going to open all of the doors, turn on all the ceiling fans, set up a sun shade outside, and depending upon the weather light the fire pit or not. Everyone will have their temperatures taken when they come to my house, including me. I am attempting to work out how appetizers and such will be served. It’s my thought I will plate everything for everyone with gloves and masks. Still working out the details.
Rebecca – Love the kitty photo with the fall leaves.
Debbie – Sorry to hear about DH ranting versus talking. Knowing me I would not do well in that situation and would have to have a “sit down”. Charlie was a night owl and I am a day person. I would tell him I am going to wash the floors tomorrow morning. He would vacuum before I got home from work (he was a college professor and did not have classes on Fridays) so I could mop Saturday morning and not disturb his sleep. Being opposites in the sleep area allowed us to have private time and together time. It worked well for us. Sorry you feel you cannot start over. I totally get it. When I think about retirement I waver back and forth about selling my home and moving to another State. It will require big changes of me which are scary.
Tracey – Great news about your upgrade at work!
Kim – I am so happy mom is doing well post-surgery. Thank you for the Lisa update. Sending positive thoughts.
Katla – How often does DH check his sugar? It seems he has more than enough episodes. I know many can check their sugar and then have an episode. They are very scary!
Carol – When I called Got Junk to remove some furniture I was surprised by the cost. I donated everything I could and then moved the stuff out to the curb on bulk trash day.
Machka – Last workshop!!!!! You are almost there. So happy for you!!
KJ – Love the family pictures. Miquel is growing so quickly. He’s a cutie!
I am almost caught up! About 10 more pages to go! Hope to catch up with all of the posts by the end of the day.
Hugs to all.
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Machka - Well done! I know I've appreciated your IT tips over the years, we are so fortunate to have you here.
Extra bed for guests - I'm a fan of the inflatable Aerobed, not sure if they still make them, but I know there are similar on the market. I slept on one for a month or so while we were in the process of selling and buying houses at the same time. One of the best sleeps ever.
Make it a great weekend, ladies!
Lanette
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Morning ladies
Machka- If I lived closer I would love to come take your hubby out..except im a fer piece away lol..
I have laundry in the dryer and will hop in the shower and run over to the lab for bloodwork.for nephrologist and pick up new jug..
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Christmas --
Plan A was to go to Canada and spend Christmas with my family who I have not seen since July 2017. Of course that's not possible and we'll be lucky to be able to travel to Canada next Christmas. International travel is not supposed to resume till the end of 2021 now.
Plan B is to wait and see what the situation is when we get there. Christmas isn't for another 2.5 months. A lot can happen in 2.5 months, as we know from the first 2.5 months this year!!
Down here, we're quite free because Tasmania doesn't have any cases. If it stays like it is, we'll travel somewhere in Tasmania to cycle, hike, etc. However, the borders are supposed to open at the end of this month which could change everything and we may be spending Christmas at home in shutdown again. Either way, it'll be good. R&R.
I love Christmas. I enjoy putting up a few decorations, listening to Christmas music, going to Christmas services, doing a bit of Christmas baking ... and taking a holiday from work!! I'll have the week off between Christmas and New Year's of course, and will likely take the following week off too ... or maybe a week later in January. Or both. As long as I can spend time cycling, hiking, running, etc., that'll be great!
I don't do cards or letters anymore. I shop for the bare minimum of presents - usually gift cards for a few select people. And I don't do the big Christmas dinner - in fact, in recent years, we've gone out somewhere nice for dinner on Christmas day so that there is no hassle at all. Low stress.
Machka in Oz3 -
Day 1 of Freedom --
I was actually up earlier than I thought I'd be. I wasn't completely exhausted!!
We spent the afternoon going around to a couple tip shops and to a department store we explored the other day.
We're trying to create a different sort of Christmas tree this year which will involve putting ornaments into little boxes so I've now got a collection of little bamboo boxes.
I also got a few sets of bookends to try this folding the clothes upright thing.
And then I did laundry.
I hardly know where to begin. There is so much to do in the house which has just been left while my attention was elsewhere.
M in Oz
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Today is Jake's birthday. First he wanted me to make a roast chicken, then he decided that since it would require a trip to the grocery store, we should order delivery pizza instead. This morning he remembered how uncomfortable he felt after eating pizza the last time and how he had declared "never again". So he decided to spend the equivalent of the cost of take out pizza on two political contributions and now he's happy. I'm going to vacuum after I walk the dogs. That always makes him happy. No gifts because he just buys what he wants (battery powered lawn mower, trimmer, leaf blower, flannel shirts, winter jacket). We have rain today which is a very good thing. Barbie in NW WA 3
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@Machka9 congratulations!0
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Has anyone heard from Kate UK?0
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Barbara - I’m happy that Joe’s pressure is down, that is a relief for both of you.
Rodger and I talked the other night about care when we’re older, he told me if he ever got combative I should ship him off. That he wouldn’t want me to have to deal with him then. The hard part I’ve seen in my last year is it is those men that are hard to convince and finally get into a care facility.
Heather - that’s how it should be on our birthdays.
I can’t wait to see pictures of your newly painted room.
Machka - will they not pay for an at home companion a couple days a week or so many hours a week.
Here we have home care providers for the “in between” my Mom was authorized for up to 10 hours per week, one of their duties was to ensure she was bathed as my brother couldn’t do that. They mostly visited with her though, but could have taken her for drives and such if she wanted.
Barbie - happy Birthday to Jake.
I am up early on a Saturday again, I am going to start making some food for Thanksgiving dinner and do some tidying.
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hello, all, I hope you are as well as can be and not too sad or overwhelmed and finding nice moments, amidst all the things going on in the world.
Nice moments, and things:Very nice meeting with colleague on Friday. he's super busy so after over a week of not evening managing to find a common time of easy availability on to speak 15 min on the phone we met for 8 am breakfast meeting. that is pretty much never done here, for various cultural and climatic reasons. It's much more an evening place than a morning place. it was rather fun. now the sun rises after 8 am, so it was dark out. we met at a café on a pedestrian street which is on our paths to work, with little detour.
So much is challenging and complex that it's nice to have little nice moments.
Also my students in one class in addition to their presentation (which was so-so) wrote and sang a duet, accompanied by guitar, using vocabulary and context relating to the subject. It was really beautiful. Lovely pertinent text and beautifully sung. They are not studying music, but she has a couple of clips on youtube and I guess he is an amateur musician too. I checked her pop clips, and the song they sang in class was much better:especially the combination of their two voices. it was uplifting. They let me film it with my phone, but I promised only to share it with those two, not to post it anywhere.
Weather is lovely and crisp. Sunny, 50s, pleasant.
My present luxury is still going to café daily. Now with heightened security measures, we can no longer stand nor sit at the bar where it costs just 1.20 for an espresso. Sitting at table it costs double. But it usually lifts my spirits tons to go there and sit and read the paper or just have that moment of me time. That makes about 60 euros a month (figuring I don't go every day, due to work) but there is very little eating out and much less socialising these days.
A very close friend's significant other is a rather successful young jazz musician (meaning at 30+ he's able to eat out a living doing just that, has several concerns, albums and is known in his field), and is launching a CD this evening in second consecutive concert evening.
Im thinking of going. It's 28 euros, but it will probably be fun.
Undoubtedly every second seat will be empty etc.
cleaning person came last week and this week. the rate here is 10 euros per half hour, and half is credited to taxes (to get people to pay legally and allow hirees to have healthcare, etc, charges, rather than hiring under the table). Once it's medium clean I tend to take much better care of it and keep up a bit.
I was planning to go to an exhibit this afternoon but I have la flemme (= laziness or I don't feel like it ; I'm feeling too lazy).
It was great to go last weekend w a fellow-student, but w no appointment, it's less tempting;
From work I have a museum pass that gives free entrance to 2 in many museums and I don't make use of it enough, for sure;
On up side :
things doneI DID do my 15 min cleaning, PLUS dishes, etc, AND I cooked a big pot of chickpeas, destined to make hummus rather than buy it (BIG ECONOMY - a tiny container is 4 euros, and this organic concoction will make a big amount (to freeze partially, probably about 4x as much), for probably 2 euros, and with less oil/fat no doubt.
I DID to 15 min filing and bill paying
2 C fruits and 2.5 C veggies
I read on WHO site that they suggest against COVID eating 2 c of fruit and 2.5 c of veggies daily. I've been aiming for that for a week: I love fruit but haven't been eating so much as it seems high in sugar.
So this week I've been having the 2C for breakfast: 1 small banana, 1 small apple, 1 small pear, and a few blueberries, +soy yogurt and cereal protein powder or a bit of unsweetened cereal flakes.
And for lunch: 2.5 c of veggies, usually cooked but sometimes salad, plus a protein (usually a tofu thing recently, plus a bit of crackers or bread.
and then open for rest of day.
it works well and I feel a bit better with all those fruits and veggies.
I'm personally not too worried about getting COVID, not that it's not possible but after being a bit freaked during mid-lockdown, I think I can only sustain that fear so long.
I work mostly with young people with masks, and distance, so there is not much risk of putting others in danger. I don't have much contact with people who older except myself (57).
I'm much more worried about potential risks of depression due to restrictive measures, overwork, not seeing students live, etc.
Here, now eateries remain open with spacious seating, you have to give your name and telephone number before sitting down, have to pay at the table, maximum 6 people at a table, get-together, 10 people maximum outside, (possible exceptions for guided visits).
Challenges:money is tight. The lack of rent for 4 months during lockdown is catching up with me. I have several bills to pay and have not been a spendthrift by any means, but nor have I been counting money closely. One employer is paying late (not paying in September but paying double in October). Last time as, after 6 years, I've gone from a yearly contract to a permanent one. Informed of this my bank is not covering me, which is super unappreciable. I told them I would write to the press and consumer organisation but I don't know if I will really bother.
I requested a year of training to finish thesis. Normally if the employer gives no answer after 30 days, that is a yes. But this one employer is being a bit agressive as he is wont to do. He wrote to me at 6pm last Friday and then at 11:40 pm yesterday! I wrote back write away Friday evening last week and at 8am today, so he also has to deal with getting a mail to start the weekend. From experience that is a tactic they use: sending tension-filled letters or mails at the start of weekends or school holidays.
This guy tried to fire me between 2015 and 2017. I was totally stressed for a year, until I realised how dishonest he was, and then slowly developed a thick tough skin and slowly became highly activist for workers rights.
Now in response to a simple request to have time for training, which is a right, he is going back to the same song and dance. I reminded him of the past dynamic, (which he ended up losing in after 2 years), and said I hoped that things will be more harmonious.
But I feel pretty good physically, relatively speaking. I haven't been hungering for sugar;
I made my "homemade nuttela" with crisp breads for dessert today.
(1 T tahini, 1 T unsweetened non-fat cocoa powder, and about 1t maple syrup).
Suffering a bit from laziness and/or being indoorsy.
it's comfortable doing little but doesn't feel good in long run;
I have tons of work however during the week w three schools and no end of things to do, between planning and tech stuff to figure out.
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Wow- 25 years ago I lost Lenny. He would b so happy for me now and my life with kirby. They would have been great friends, I just know it
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Rebecca: You are lucky to be close enough to Athena for occasional visits. Our grandchildren are thousands of miles away. We don’t expect to see them live and in person this year. We take advantage of zoom and facetime. DH will not fly due to his medical situation. I won’t leave him home alone to go visiting so we’re stuck. Maybe 2021 will be an improvement.
Tracey: Our son is a long time Doctor Who Fan. One of our local stores has Doctor Who items for sale and we’ve bought him several Doctor Who Christmas ornaments over the years.
Heather: I miss my grandchildren, too. I have the option of facetime and zoom. It is better than no visits at all. Is that possible in your situation? :flowerforyou:
Barbara: Joe’s BP down to acceptable levels is very good news. CONGRATULATIONS!!! :bigsmile:
SuziQ: Thank you for reminding us about the value of kegel exercises. I haven’t had any problems in a very long time. Keeping up with good muscle tone “down there” is important. :flowerforyou: DH has been an insulin dependent diabetic for more than 50 years. He is very good at managing his blood sugar levels, measures several times a day and keeps careful records.
Machka: DH is unlikely to board any jet, now or in the foreseeable future. If we’re to see our kids in person, they will have to come here. We may go there but it will have to be a very long road trip & it won’t be happening in 2020. :ohwell:
Barbie: Happy Birthday to Jake!:flowerforyou:
We have cloudy skies and wet pavement, but it isn’t raining at this exact moment. I have an opportunity to go horseback riding tomorrow. It looks like the most likely probability will be to ride in the arena due to the damp weather today.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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HEALTHCARE IN THE USA
My sister has some help. She is schizophrenic and has long been on disability. she is a much less severe case than most as she has been able to clean, shop, pay her bills, etc., eventually with a little family help from time to time.
A couple of years ago she had complicated cancer requiring about 7-8 weeks of various daily treatments. One sister who lives near her was very very little available(had a heavy load at that time)but took care of the basic follow up and continuity. Since the sister with schizophrenia is very smart and sensitive and kind, but can be confused, it was important that others accompany her to main drs appointments, for giving and getting information, following up and implementing various things. Fortunately each of her 3 other siblings were able to free up 2-3 weeks each to fly out and take care of her for that time (me during xmas school vacation). She's in total remission since;
But also medicaid or medicare paid for some physical therapy and occupational therapy, and the housing unit paid for a ramp and a bar to be put into her apartment. And she was in a wheelchair and could not walk more than a few meters, alone, so since then they also pay for a helper to come 2h 2x a week. (shopping, laundry, cleaning). My sister was not messy, but she lost energy with the chemo. It also means other company for her 2x a week, which surely must be good. The helper still comes. Sis was not in good shape, overweight but able to manage. The weeks of chemo and radiation put her in a wheelchair and walking with a walker. She's never gained back her energy pre-chémo.
All would have been paid for by medicaid or medicare, even some local medical taxis, but it would have been hard to manage (she would have been too tired and confused) and lonely without the siblings.
the main doctor thought we were getting paid to go help. he couldn't imagine that we were just helping because that's what you do. I was a little insulted, but I guess it's a lesson for him.
his name was Dr. Fleagle, but pronounced like bagel. he was very close to retirement.
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I smell something like brownies and want to make some brownies w base of chickpeas. I'm sure there's a recipe online.0
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SuzieQ Yes, I do the Kegel exercises. I had great success doing them until I had colon cancer surgery which disrupted my exercise routine. I have reached the point once again where the only time such is a problem is doing my high leg lifts. I can cough, sneeze, choke, or croak without any issue, but lift knees up to boobs repeatedly and quickly and there will be trouble in panty land.
M in Oz From what I have read about your getting your masters, while it may not pay big dividends employment wise, it will in real living especially in understanding medical and legal because the way you earned it taught you how to think as compared to a full-time classroom setting where many times students are taught what to think. Both of my parents were Phd's, my father a high-level government space scientist, and my mother an educator. They both drove home the fact that a degree based on parroting the professor's ideas, theorems, concepts, and beliefs was useless except to gain higher employment and pay. One based on information that activates your mind to solve problems and invent new solutions is one of value in everyday life. It is sad that your husband has no one to take him out frequently and give you a well-deserved break. It would be good for both of you. I take out a long time friend in early-stage dementia several times a week to give her husband a break.
Allie I am also hearing an alarming number of sirens. Only one fire-engine. It is raining gently which explains the lack of fires, but the abundance of police sirens, ambulance, and the fire tool trucks indicates bad accidents. I expect to hear life flight at least once this morning as they fly over my neighborhood headed to Portland.
Lanette Thanks for sharing your rain with me this morning. It is so refreshing even if it is aggravating my newly found fall allergies.
Heather You sound a bit like me being hesitant about using something that meets your standards excellence because of fear of damaging it. I try to keep everything looking just the way I like it. With age and fading ability to repair, refinish, restore, or maintain everything to my standards, I am accepting "patina."
Fae - Failing Jill of all trades, mistress to none, on deserts edge near the river where the mighty sturgeon still swim, accepting patina.1 -
chickpea brownie recipe DONE, (baking). 2 C chickpeas, 1/2 nut butter, 1/2 maple syrup I used much less: 3-4 T. 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 GF flour, baking powder, it was dry so I added a spoonful or two of soy milk. batter is good.
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