WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Great Barbie! That's what I think when I see some of you baking biscuits and making candies. If I gave them to people they'd look at me as if I was trying to kill them!
So many people with restrictions on this and that. Even the kids are strictly rationed on candies and biscuits. Bea gets very hyper on sugar.
I'm so glad I'm not cooking this Christmas, except for mincepies and pigs in blankets in the garden. I think I can manage that.
The weather was looking good so I suggested a walk to the sea. We looked at the forecast and it said rain.
I bundled myself into a fleece and anorak and we set off. The sky gradually darkened as we were out, but we made it back home in time. Looking very gloomy now.
The sea was up and the tide was high, so my favourite noise was filling the air. Wonderful!
It felt soooo good.
Four young people were obviously up for some kind of dare, because they were in their skimpy swimsuits, holding hands and running headlong into the waves! It was predictably freezing and they came straight out, but mission accomplished!
Oh to be young!
Rebecca - I used to be the most disorganised, procrastinating person imaginable. It got me into all kinds of trouble when I was young. I've struggled all my life with self-discipline. Meeting DH has changed all that because he is a creature of routine and habit and very self-disciplined. I used to despise exercise and routine. I was a 'free spirit'. Free to accomplish little. Now stuff actually gets done. He has been such a good example for me. He has been so encouraging for my exercise, so that I have got to love it for its own sake. My health could have been a very different story. I was on my way to a sad old age.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
That's inspiring! I have lots of excuses for not making exercise a daily option. I could be walking around the neighborhood, but either my circulation isn't the best or because I fast, I get cold so easily, and stay cold. I know being cold is very much a fasters dilemma, so I have been thinking of treadmills.
My husband has always been regimented and stuck to routines. Early on in our marriage it was a characteristic that I loved about him, but as time went by, it wasn't such a trait I wanted to get behind. When I was home raising the boys, I would hear him drive into the garage, then open the dryer. In my mind he was checking up on me. So of course I purposely left stuff in the dryer, because that's how my mind works. :-) I have always thought our marriage was a yin-yang thing, him being the Navy sailor with a place for everything and everything in its place, and me well, I was so not. Not that I was messy per say, just more impulsive. As we have aged, he has become more impulsive, and he's not that rigid sailor, with proper moods for proper places. Now he skips thru the living room and sings inappropriate song lyrics. It's endearing.
I have decided this is a year of change, I mean how could it not be.
Thanks Heather for being here, and giving us motivation to inspire to be more.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Flea
Willamette Valley, OR, When you stated you support Oregon Public Broadcasting, it brought back great memories listening with my step father. He actually was a host for a couple of years, had that deep low voice. Then of course during my junior and senior year of high school I watched watched shows on Public Television, with him. Once when that had a telethon, my step father called in and stated, "I will donate with a monthly pledge but you have to stand up and wave to the camera". So we watch the tv and sure enough this gal in the back row stands up and timidly waves!!! It was awesome!!
We watched "BlackAdder", and laughed until we cried, and my mom would be sitting there and say, "I can't understand a word they say". Then we'd watch Luciano Pavarotti, and cry as well! He really had a positive impact on me, can you tell?
Rebecca
Whidbey
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SuziQ – yes, that puzzle was challenging. I don’t know how many times I said to myself “maybe all the pieces aren’t here”. I then did a 550 piecer for Vince mainly because it was of cookie monster and he likes cookie monster. The real challenge was that I got it at Habitat for Humanity and really hoped all the pieces were there. Fortunately, they were. I really wanted to do it and then frame it for him. Next I want to look for a puzzle (probably only 500 or so pieces) to make for Jess and Colby. The only thing I can think of that they have in common is the fact that they like video games. I know I’ve seen puzzles of controls and things so I’d like to get one to do for them. But first, I’ve ordered one for Pete and Denise for next year of this boat. They’re into the “nautical” theme. Personally, the entire house is in a nautical theme and this is a no-no. Not the entire house. But it’s not my house.
Monday here: worked today. I can’t think of anything else but to stand outside cleaning the carts, offering one to a customer and then cleaning it right in front of them. I was told that they need the customer to see that we are cleaning carts. So I stood outside for the entire 4 hours, except to go to the bathroom. Well, I truly believe that someone will say something. A customer won’t want to see someone standing out in the rain and snow for 4 hours. Work tomorrow. They’re calling for freezing rain Wednesday and I’m supposed to work. I guess we shall see what Mother Nature has in store for us.
Denise said a while ago that they were going to have Thanksgiving just the three of them. Well, I just saw a pic on Maria’s facebook page with Pete in it. I doubt he went by himself, and I doubt Denise would cook. So I’m betting they went over there. Oh well…..
I’m just feeling a bit sad right now that PJ has never been to our house. But I guess that’s the way it’s meant to be.
DrKatie – sure hope your mom gets better fast and doesn’t have any balance issues. Then again, maybe it would be a good thing if she did since that would cause her to be very careful
Katla – about those people who sanitize the carts – that I don’t have a problem with, but what do the stores do in the cold/snowy/rainy weather? Does the same person stand out there for hours on end?
Heather – “we always hold hands” How lovely!
Allie – a generator? Why not explain your situation to you doctor/his nurse. I’m sure they’ve had others in the exact same situation. What did those people do?
Annie DE – (((HUGS)))
Barbara – in some ways I don’t like to watch those baking competition shows, they make me want to eat. Then again, a good time to watch them is when I’m stuffed like right after dinner
Elizabeth – welcome!
Mahjongg tonight
Michele NC
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I am an incest survivor and I have spent my whole life working hard at recovery. I feel I am some of the way there. That is a very good feeling.
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What excites you right now? (can't be the vaccine.
) I'm excited by all the things I love to do every day! The sea gets me very excited!
What are you looking forward to? (this can be the vaccine, but doesn't have to be.) Getting the 2nd vol of my memoir published next year. Still a lot of work to do, but I can see the finished form appearing. Also, post vaccine, doing art with the grandchildren and eating with the family. A new series of Spiral on Saturday nights (French police series)
What’s the best thing that happened to you this year? Getting on with my memoir. Zooming my friends regularly. Appreciating my DH.
Where did you grow up? North London until I was 9 and then Horsham in Sussex until I went to university. I went to Bristol University.
What do you do for fun? So many things! Normally dancing, singing. Eating out. Cruises. City breaks in European cities. Now - Drinking good wine. Running by the sea. Language videos. Good tv and radio. Reading wonderful books, especially non-fiction. Friends. Grandchildren.
Is there a charitable cause you support? Medicins Sans Frontiers, Crisis at Christmas, Guardian,
What is the one thing you like best about yourself? My insatiable intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm.
What’s the most important thing I should know about you?
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Rebecca, I have invested in warm clothes so I can walk in any weather---wool sweater, several long sleeve underlayers, coat equal to winter in Maine, wool socks, warm shoes, wool scarf, two knitted hats, balaclava, wool gloves, fleece leggings under denim pants. The possibilities are endless. Now I can walk all year and enjoy the exercise and being outdoors. I walk with bluetooth headphones and listen to music, podcasts, and audio books so I am not dependent on having a walking friend. I do have a friend to walk with in the morning but I used to walk alone before I met her and now I walk more time without her than with her. The best thing I learned this year was how to use Zoom. Where did I grow up?
Long Island, NY
Stoughton, MA
San Juan, PR
Lakewood, CA
Haddon Heights, NJ
Eureka, CA
Northfield, MNElizabeth, my "sage" advice is seek every opportunity to be active and read this thread every day to get more good ideas. Barbie in NW WA 1 -
What excites you right now? Organising Christmas gifts for my family, to be delivered on Christmas Eve.
What are you looking forward to? Getting back to my U3A activities and seeing my friends again. Haven't been able to do that since March
What’s the best thing that happened to you this year? Being asked to write our life experiences by our elder grandson for his birthday gift. DH and I did it as a joint effort.
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I now live in a seaside town on the loughshore.
What do you do for fun? I write, prose and poetry. I draw, paint, and do crafts of all kinds. I love dancing, walking, and yoga/Tai Chi. Love my garden, cooking, watching TV, reading. I love puzzles of all kinds.
Is there a charitable cause you support? I support several wildlife charities, cancer research, and am a volunteer group leader for U3A, an international lifelong learning charity. I support other charities by donating unwanted belongings and buying lots of things in my local charity shops.
What is the one thing you like best about yourself? My optimistic, can-do, positive outlook on life.
What’s the most important thing I should know about you? I have an open and inquiring mind.
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They’re into the “nautical” theme. Personally, the entire house is in a nautical theme and this is a no-no. Not the entire house. But it’s not my house.
Michele NC
My husband would like that!
But instead, our place has a very distinct bicycle theme.
I've got somewhere between 50 and 100 bicycle ornaments plus things like bicycle tea towels, cushions, pictures on the walls, etc. etc.
I think a house should reflect what you like.
M in Oz
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M - but they say that the "entire" house shouldn't be in the same theme. To me (and this is just me) it's boring to go to each and every room and there's nothing but the same theme. Oh well....
Michele NC
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Fae - Are you OK?
Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Rebecca, I have invested in warm clothes so I can walk in any weather---wool sweater, several long sleeve underlayers, coat equal to winter in Maine, wool socks, warm shoes, wool scarf, two knitted hats, balaclava, wool gloves, fleece leggings under denim pants. The possibilities are endless. Now I can walk all year and enjoy the exercise and being outdoors. I walk with bluetooth headphones and listen to music, podcasts, and audio books so I am not dependent on having a walking friend. I do have a friend to walk with in the morning but I used to walk alone before I met her and now I walk more time without her than with her. The best thing I learned this year was how to use Zoom. Where did I grow up?
Long Island, NY
Stoughton, MA
San Juan, PR
Lakewood, CA
Haddon Heights, NJ
Eureka, CA
Northfield, MNElizabeth, my "sage" advice is seek every opportunity to be active and read this thread every day to get more good ideas. Barbie in NW WA
After years and years of not even owning a coat in California, its hard to get used to the layering but I am trying! I get kind of claustrophobic with more than one layer on, its definitely something I need to acclimate to.
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M - but they say that the "entire" house shouldn't be in the same theme. To me (and this is just me) it's boring to go to each and every room and there's nothing but the same theme. Oh well....
Michele NC
who won 4 games of mahjongg tonight
Who says that?
The home magazines here seem to encourage the same style throughout. The Hampton or Tropical Hampton is a really popular style now and I get information about doing that style in all the rooms of the house in my FB feed.
It's all about a unified look.
My house's look is eclectic but the colours and furniture styles are all unified.
M in Oz2 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: stroll Chetco Point with T
Bonus: butter pecan fudge, more veg prep
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, call R, Copy CPFA folder and deliver to Chief, corrected roster to Cal-Or, analyze CPFA folderwatch STAS Day 18 (go sniff), submit grant pics and receipts, test Bluetooth speaker so can do BB&B or T’ai Chi from voice recordings, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed; broadcast cover crop seed in veg garden areas, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, Monday call State Fire Marshall’s office re: reporting, next Thursday at BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???
Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments, ask faucet question, if answer ok order.
Do Good December
14: Share a happy memory or inspiring thought with a loved one: .
OK Lisa and gals, here goes:
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What excites you right now? scheduled strolls with T & D. While I usually resent having to be somewhere at a specific time to do something, turns out too much free time is not good for my spirits. Found that scheduling strolls gives me something to look forward to.
What are you looking forward to? See above.
What’s the best thing that happened to you this year? Joe sharing details about his vision and how he feels about the surgery and recovery process.
Where did you grow up? N. Calif (0-9 East Bay Area, 9-18 Ukiah, 18-22 Berkeley, 22 Russian River, 22-45 East Bay Area, 45-67 Boise Idaho, 67-70 Southern Oregon Coast.
What do you do for fun? Google, walk dogs, line dance, Spider and FreeCell solitaire, read, dink around in the kitchen and garden.
Is there a charitable cause you support? Yes, a little to a different one each month (churches, food banks, public and community radio and tv, Wikipedia, animal shelters, activity center.
What is the one thing you like best about yourself? I like that I’m honest, warmhearted, generous, good with details, and truly trying to be a better listener.
What’s the most important thing I should know about you? I prefer dogs to people.
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Tina so glad you are feeling a little better, have both a procedure and talk with Dr. scheduled.
Julie, I’d call the problem number and hope for the best.
Debbie, wow. Just wow.
Welcome @fuzbeme Elizabeth from NW OR! Being able to breathe easier is a great reward!
Michele IMHO it’s ridiculous to expect you to stand outside in the freezing rain cleaning carts. Could you set up an area inside the entrance, with a sign “sanitized carts” where you put the carts when you’re done with them? and a big red X sign on the group of carts that are “in progress”?
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
December: better than November.
daily: sit with Joe: 11, weigh: 14, steps>5505=6086 now that’s better! vits=14 log=14 CI<CO=13 CI<250<CO=11 Tumble & Shadow 5=12 mfp=14 outside=9 up hill=9
wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3 =0 rx=2 dance= clean 30 mins=1.5
mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 20for20=0bonus: AF=9 play=0 sew=0
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Michele, I had the same thought as Barbara, is there not a place inside where carts can be sanitised? They could maybe be brought in and out in groups and sanitised inside. And they can see you sanitising inside instead. Sign: "Please find sanitised carts inside"... or at least in shelter. They could also furnish a space heater and makeshifts shelter for doing sanitising in relative comfort. Or else I would think they could furnish VERY very warm and hardcore waterproof clothing (think tundra) so that you can be outside in relative comfort for some time. aye !
online class starting at 9am. dragging today, breakfast in bed after washing up. Some days it's very weird to go from one room to the next and be at work. today is one of those. I have been up for a while but feel like I'm rolling out of bed. most days I aim to go for a short walk before work but sun rises so late now (around 8:30) and it was raining this morning. I try to be courageous but not always doing so great after many months thus.
Tracked all yesterday, for 1st time in a long time. That' something. Ok 10 minutes to get dressed and be there for classes.
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M - but they say that the "entire" house shouldn't be in the same theme. To me (and this is just me) it's boring to go to each and every room and there's nothing but the same theme. Oh well....
Michele NC
who won 4 games of mahjongg tonight
Who says that?
The home magazines here seem to encourage the same style throughout. The Hampton or Tropical Hampton is a really popular style now and I get information about doing that style in all the rooms of the house in my FB feed.
It's all about a unified look.
My house's look is eclectic but the colours and furniture styles are all unified.
M in Oz
Home Beautiful's Hampton Style ...
https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/hamptons
Not entirely my favourite look ... I love the blue but too much white for me. I'd replace the white with a sand colour and kind of turn it into a Hampton/Modern Coastal look and that is more or less what I've got ... a sort of blue and sand look throughout.
Some other interior trends.
Australian House and Garden ...
https://www.homestolove.com.au/australian-house-and-garden
Here they talk about home decor trends for 2021:
https://www.homestolove.com.au/home-decor-trends-2021-21895
And:
https://www.homestolove.com.au/interior-design-trends-2021-21683
M in Oz2 -
grateful: warm dry, comfy bed. breakfast. shower and bath. washing machine.0
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So many beautiful beachy lounge rooms here ... yes, I'm thinking of touching up our house now that I'm not in uni.
https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/beach-style-living-room-design-photos-phbr1-bp~t_10702~s_2310
This is nice ...
I don't mind this either ...
M in Oz2 -
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This is nice ... dreaming.
In the new year I might have to start decluttering and decorating a bit. Just a touch up.
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Machka
Must say that this one you mentioned totally looks awful...LOL
Here they talk about home decor trends for 2021:
https://www.homestolove.com.au/home-decor-trends-2021-21895
I do love the beachy looks you posted.
Michele
If you walked through my house you might be appalled! Lots and lots of antique/vintage Asian like lamps and hangings.
Carol in GA1 -
Whidislander wrote: »
After years and years of not even owning a coat in California, its hard to get used to the layering but I am trying! I get kind of claustrophobic with more than one layer on, its definitely something I need to acclimate to.
Rebecca I imagine that it would be hard for someone with a history of nudism to be comfortable in a lot of clothing. I have always worn a lot of clothing and find my aversion to nudism has more to do with being cold while undressed than anything else. 4 -
Barbara - I LOVE calling your walks 'strolls' and I am going to adopt that. It reminds me of when I'd visit my grandparents and go out for a run and my Grandaddy called it 'trotting' (which was more apropos for the speed at which I run)
M in Oz - we have enjoyed watching the Australian based show House Rules, and the past few seasons everyone has wanted a 'Hamptons' look. I wonder how that got transplanted from New Jersey, USA to OZ?
Rebecca - I also feel claustrophobic in winter layers, especially hats and scarves around my neck. I think that may have something to do with why I moved back to Florida. I never miss Michigan living! (well, maybe summers)
OregonMother - I hear you on missing travel. We had to cancel Italy family trip and a BFF trip to Belize last spring. We rescheduled Italy to October thinking surely that was enough time...nope. Then we thought we'd be able to do some hiking in the SW over winter break, but with the surge that seems to risky. Next week we will drive up to the mountains of NC instead.
Welcome Elizabeth! I am new to the group as well, and starting to get to 'know' the wonderful and supportive people here.
Michele - MahJongg has been something I've wanted to learn for such a long time, but never felt safe enough to learn from an experienced player (I have anxiety about being an annoying newbie) My grandmother had a BEAUTIFUL set she bought on a trip to China in the 60s with inlaid mother of pearl and more. I was always fascinated by the tiles.
Barbie - I also like to walk with bluetooth earbuds and lately I've enjoyed listening to Guy Raz 'How I built This' podcast. Before that it was Gretchen Rubin and her sister. What are some of your faves?
Terri - I love that you did the book for your grandson. I've been wanting to ask my mom to write one (she's 82, and an amazing writer and one of the last of her generation in our family) Hearing that you enjoyed it makes me feel more confident. Did you use one of those tools or packages?
bananasandoranges - I love this! "Some days it's very weird to go from one room to the next and be at work." I can so relate.
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As for me, my son is home and that is such a nice feeling in my heart (at least for a week or two until we all start annoying each other in our small 1 bathroom house!)
My guys sleep late and I'm a morning person, so I love the quiet time alone. The trick for me is to not squander it on social media and games on my iPad. So now, I'm ready to pop in a podcast and go walking strolling in our cool Florida sunshine morning. 'See' you all later!
Cheers,
Ann in Dunedin, FL
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Hmm. Nothing excites me much these days. And I can't think of anything I'm looking forward to. Maybe my depression is coming back or maybe my life is just boring. It explains why I find such delight in overeating.
I'm sort of dating Steven, but all we can do these days is text. It's getting old.
I grew up in Pennsylvania. For fun I read. I do exercise, but I wouldn't call it fun. The aspect I like most about myself is that I'm writing a novel. It's taking years.
One thing you should know about me? I already mentioned my novel, so I will say I am a caregiver for my parents, who are doing very well so far. My mother has memory issues but insists on running the kitchen so I vent about that from time to time.
Annie in Delaware2 -
If you visited Delaware, we would go to the beach, to Winterthur gardens, and to Turkey Point lighthouse.
Annie in Delaware1 -
Stat for yesterday-
Walk w/family n more- 2hrs 47min 56sec, 2.93ap, 81ahr, 120mhr, 9.01mi= 1012c
Strava app = 1092c
LisaInAr wrote, if you want people to know more about u, copy ans paste......
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Fuzbeme/Elisabeth: Welcome! It is nice to greet a new NW Oregon girl. Best advice I have—measure your portions, count calories, and move more. Moving more can include walking, riding a bike, taking a yoga class or many other possibilities. If you enjoy it, you’re more likely to do it. Post often so we can all get to know you.
Michele: The last time we had significant snow on the ground was January 11, 2017. DH looked up the date for me. We really haven’t even had much rain so far this fall. The lady who cleans the grocery carts at the store where I buy most of our groceries is right outside the entrance to the store under a roof. I’m sure she gets breaks now and then. Like the rest of us, she wears a mask and dresses for the weather. :flowerforyou:
Machka: I love the photo and am drawn to the blue pillows. Nice!!!
Annie Squats: I grew up with seasonal affective disorder—getting depressed in the short days of winter. We have replaced all of the lightbulbs in our house with sunlight temperature lights bulbs. This place is very bright when the lights are on. I’ve also found that Vitamin D3 is a huge help. Your situation likely includes quite a bit of stress. D3 and bright lights might help just a little. Good luck!
Today I hope to bring our Christmas Tree into the house. It is a living Alberta Spruce tree that grows in a pot outdoors year around, except when we bring it in for the holidays. I look forward to the lights and the ornaments.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon1 -
Morning ladies
I am up dressed,had pills yuck i am carrying around gingerale and saltines, i did do some exercises for PT but mostly just resting,very very unlike me..
Have to let my body tell me ok girl,slow it down.. but my mind is saying get going..6 -
Allie slow and steady wins the race, little steps, and all the other sayings are true. Go slow and you will heal! Good health my friend!
I’m gaining and really have to put a stop to it. Just because I no longer eat carbs doesn’t mean I can’t get fat!! I am eating too much and not moving enough. It’s an excuse but being depressed and not moving around much doesn’t help! Being sick with unknown pain and an UTI for a month is just another excuse!
I know all these things, but really have to fight to fix this. My mind is just not in the right place. It needs a reboot!!
I received the gift from my son yesterday. Long sleeves T’s from Electric Boat where he is now working on submarines! Proud of how far he’s come! From a drug user to building submarines for the US government! Awesome improvements!
Shirt selfie of my DH’s back and my shirt. I got the Seawolf! DH got the USS Connecticut. DH didn’t want his face in it. Mine has a wolf on the back.
RV Rita5 -
I really need a haircut! I wonder what a bob would look like if I let it grow out??
Wonder if there is an app I can use to experiment?? Hmmm....
RvRita2 -
annabananamc wrote: »
Barbie - I also like to walk with bluetooth earbuds and lately I've enjoyed listening to Guy Raz 'How I built This' podcast. Before that it was Gretchen Rubin and her sister. What are some of your faves?
Cheers,
Ann in Dunedin, FLAnn, I walk a lot so I need a lot of podcasts. Here are the ones I listen to:
*Happier with Gretchen Rubin
*The Happiness Lab (Dr. Laurie Santos)
*10 % Happier (Dan Harris)
Notice the theme of Happiness in these
*Savor
*Spilled Milk
*The Sporkful
Notice the theme of food in these
*Omnibus (Ken Jennings and John Roderick)
This is about anything and everything as well as being funny. Barbie
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