WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

cityjaneLondon · January 2022

Kim - Love your friend Levi.

DH managed to pick up a copy of the Sunday People from the Co-op on his walk. Not available very locally.

The magazine is large, called

Sunday! My story is equally enormous! Will post from my phone. Here is the text.

Red Sky At Night

He wanted someone who was the same as him.
Not a carbon copy, that went without saying, but he wanted someone who shared his values at the very least and with his values, his preferences.
Nowadays he liked a quiet life. He liked order. Taste. Punctuality. Table manners essential. He liked things to stay where he had put them when he had arranged them “just so”, (his mother’s words), and yet . . .
He wanted not to be alone.
Of course, there were people like him out there. Just occasionally he would pass such a one on a sunny day’s promenade by the sea, each noting how uncomfortable the other was in their summer clothes. But they never spoke.
These fellow beings were so different from the summer crowds, with their hands always occupied with plastic glasses of lager, cigarettes, a Mr Whippy, a soggy packet of chips, or a tray of whelks. They claimed the sea front. It was their world. How he recoiled from the shouting and the drunkenness and shiny sunburn. From appetite.

One summer evening he felt a calling to walk out to the sea front. The small town was famous for its sunsets and that evening had produced one of its more spectacular examples, turning the sky, the sea, the clapboard houses and the upturned faces of the onlookers, a crimson red. He found a space away from the throng, and gingerly lowered himself down onto the shingle. He felt, in that carmine blaze, quite outside himself, as if the world had become something utterly rare and completely beautiful and he found that his eyes were becoming moist.
He sat on for a time after the sun’s glow had faded. Smoke drifted over the groynes. He thought he could catch a whiff of lamb and garlic, a scent of rosemary. He found himself clambering stiffly to his feet and, with a curiosity his sudden hunger could not resist, peering circumspectly over the groyne. He heard his stomach rumble shamefully as he caught sight of two deliciously browning chump chops, perched on what appeared to be a silver bucket.
“Keeping an eye on it for me, are you?”
Hot blood rushed to his cheeks as he spun round.
“No, I . . , it was just, oh dear, the smell, you know, so . . . “
The woman in front of him was all shoulders, bust and bonhomie. A daughter-of-the-colonel type, who swept all before her.
“Join me if you like. There’s enough for two. I was expecting a friend, but she’s just rung to say she’s been unavoidably detained.”
For form’s sake he made a last protest; “I couldn’t presume . . .”
“Presume be damned. You’re hungry, I’ve got food. What’s the problem?”
A little blaze of apprehension accompanied him, and he thought, ‘how soon can I politely make my excuses?’, but he was soon settled on a kind of chair with no legs, which was surprisingly comfortable, and accepting a glass of wine.
“I can see you don’t do this kind of thing very often,” said the daughter-of the-colonel. “Chat up strange women. And although I am a bit strange, I won’t bite.” She laughed a deep laugh, just short of braying. He swallowed the wine. He felt its blessed coolness run right down to his toes.
The lamb chops were as good as they had smelled. The green salad was perfectly dressed and there was even his favourite indulgence for pudding, crème caramel. He was drinking too much wine, he knew.
He found himself, on the second bottle, telling her about his old life in London before he had entrusted himself to the open horizon of this little estuary town. His voice grew quieter as a he spoke about his mother and her final illness.
“I stayed on for a couple of years,” he said, “in the old house, but it all got too much for me. In the end I decided to make a completely fresh start and sold it for what I thought was an exorbitant amount of money. We all seem to think sea air will be good for us, don’t we.”
The woman turned out not to be the daughter of a colonel after all, but of a high court judge, who had kept her by his side long after his wife had died.
“We were brought up to do our duty, weren’t we. I went to pieces for a while after he died. This place has helped a lot. I’m only a weekend visitor, but I’m becoming very attached to the place.”
Not much later, with a struggle against his stiffness, he rose to his feet. He suddenly could not wait to fly back to his solitude. He hoped she would not be able to trace him back to his home; he didn’t want her ‘turning up on his doorstep’, in his mother’s words, referring to almost anyone they had ever met.
It was strange though, in the following week, when he passed the stretch of beach where they had eaten their supper, how his eyes were drawn to that little patch of pebbles.
On the following Sunday he fought down his fears and walked down to the spot where the picnic had taken place. The weather had deteriorated and there were not many people around. Turning for home he took comfort in the anticipation of the smoked salmon he had waiting for him in the fridge. He would get a cat, he thought, then they could share their fishy meals. His mother had never liked cats.
And suddenly, there she was. His heart gave a jolt; he wanted to run, hide. He turned to go, but she had seen him. She was waving. Calling. At the same time as he shrank from the encounter, he could feel a little flare of surrender; that this was meant to be.

One year later he marvelled at how easily he peppered his conversation with the words, “my friend Edie”, as if the words had always been part of his vocabulary. The cat, a Siamese, was a joint purchase. It would accompany them to the beach to lick the grease from their picnic plates. Around the town, where the new resident Edie had quickly made her mark, everyone knew him as ‘Edie’s friend Edward’ and no longer could he slip anonymously down the high street to do his errands.
Edie was not quiet. She did not share his sense of tidiness. She was always moving his things around so he did not know where to find them. She was often late from rushing about doing things at the last moment and the gusto with which she ate her food owed nothing to table manners. But he felt his dry, old bones warming in her regard and he took the assaults on his privacy with good grace.
As he watched from his kitchen window, he saw the cat leap up from Edie’s garden onto the fence and stretch itself in the sun. It settled on the top of a fence post and began to wash itself. It was completely at home between the two houses./spoiler]

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

1948CWB · January 2022

Heather ~ That was great! I felt like I was a part of the man's thoughts as I read his words. Congratulations!

Carol in GA

margaretturk · January 2022

"𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯."
Credit : @viktorperyakin

Loved the message and picture...From Facebook

Lisa totally agree with you about being an advocate for yourself.

kevrit · January 2022

Still here. Not in a positive mood so will talk later.

RvRita in NM

Whidislander · January 2022

Getting stressed of eldest leaving soon for Guam!!! It a futile feeling, as I have no control of the goings of a Navy sailor, but still its there, that pit in my stomach. Looking around the house there is so much he needs to still organize. If it were me, (and I realize he's not me, but humor me), I would have first packed my bags on what I'm taking on the plane, in the checked bags. Then everything else I would have separated into areas, what I'm having the movers pack up to ship over, what's staying here, and what's getting rid of or donated. But no, he has my bulk of Christmas wrapping paper and he's wrapping LEGO things. *Breathe Rebecca, just breathe*

Today is a GOOD day for a GOOD day. Interestingly enough, after my long fast I ate my refrigerator. Literally unhinged my jaw and down it went.....😂😂😂 so now I feel bloated, go figure! Its a "duh" moment, I know. Lets see what did I learn from that moment???? Hmm, that moderation is key. That even though you hear that "starting gun" light off in your brain, doesn't actually mean you have to race thru the kitchen like a giddy fool. It was not bad food, (well marshmallows are just sugar, so that wasn't good), but I had a nice chicken salad sandwich. Its the sweets that get me every time. Bought a chocolate bar on Friday. Endangered species brand. Dark chocolate 80% with a thin vein of caramel inside with sea salt. Every darn cup of coffee had a square or two.
So today will be my chicken stock, wild rice, chicken, celery and mushrooms, and some blobs of dumplings. Then a cookie with black coffee. Simple yet filling.

Texted my middle son last night. Athenas daddy. He starts his next college semester on Monday. They found a babysitter while he's at school a couple of minutes away. She's a stay at home mom, with two daughters, one a couple of days earlier age wise than Athena, and the other daughter about 6. Son said that the younger one walked earlier than Athena had, is already potty trained but doesn't talk as much as Athena. They had a play date with the family at their home, and stayed a good 2 hours just chilling and watching the girls play. Athena played mostly with the older one, but when toys were taken and feelings were hurt, Athena hugged and said "no sad". My sweet empathic Athena💖👍. I think she'll fit into the twosome just fine. Plus as I told son, she'll master the potty thing in no time, because the other two are, and get their younger daughter talking. A win win. I was happy for my son!

Still no contact with my middle sister. Last time we texted it was before Thanksgiving. I miss her. It was strange not bouncing Christmas off her etc. I have left messages on FB with both daughters so hopefully they answer back. I'm thinking her neuropathy issues are really taking a toll on my sisters day to day living, and she doesn't want to burden anyone with it. She has stated in the past its difficult talking to my older sister and I because she feels like she's just complaining, and she now just says, "everything is fine".
Well take care ladies!
Hugs,
Rebecca
sunny Whidbey
WA

cityjaneLondon · January 2022

Thanks Carol.

Heather UK xxxxxx

pipcd34 · January 2022

Stat for the day-

housecleaning etc- 2hrs 17min 55sec, dust,, vacuum rake front patio and walkway, laundry fold and put away, 77ahr, 99mhr= 600c

Poerava14 · January 2022

Heather: Loved your story, especially the image of a Siamese cat walking to the beach, licking owners plates. 😻

Machka: Congrats on completing the Cadbury event. You manage to do so much despite pain and pressure. You inspire me. Wish my DH's hospital had sitters. I spent 12 hours a day with him for 27 days straight. They had sensors on his bed straps put on whenever I wasn't there so they would know if he was trying to get out of bed.

Rita: Deep breaths. Sending a hug your way.

Rebecca: Ditto for you, dear heart. I can't believe how quickly Athena is growing up.

My sister tested negative for Covid...yay! But we mutually decided to postpone my trip to California next week. It's not worth the risk being exposed to family member who currently have symptoms. I enjoy going away to somewhere warm for my birthday, so will start mulling over some options.

Stay well friends. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills
2022 word = RENEWAL

pinh · January 2022

I've managed to stay steady for week one of January. I'm just saying that because I hope to be able to say the same thing every week.

Reinstating my activity levels is a humbling thing. In my head I remember having much longer/strenuous sessions, but I'm not ready for those. I will get there.

I like about doing my walks after work/end of the day. I sleep really well and I don't mindlessly surf television. I listen to music, mentally unwind. It's worth the change in routine.

For the week I did 250 minutes of activity.

-Anna
Ann Arbor, MI
she/her

Anniesquats100 · January 2022

I walked for thirty minutes today. Those pesky aches are getting better!

I've done two weeks of yoga now. And been at the calorie limit for two weeks. That's almost a habit! It helps a lot to have the lactose-free greek yogurt available for a snack. Better tasting and more filling than cookies. But now I'm into York peppermint patties at 50 calories each. They fit into my calorie limit but it's not exactly nutritious. Not even close. I'm eating the salads now three times a week, and sweet potatoes in between. So overall I'd say my resolutions are holding up so far. It would be great to eat more fruits and vegetables but that can wait. I can only do so much at once.

I need to go buy more yogurt and sweet potatoes even though it will be very cold.

Annie in Delaware

Machka9 · January 2022

KJLaMore wrote: »

Machka- I am not sure if "sitters" are offered or available in any U.S. hospitals, rehab/nursing homes. When my MIL went through all of her various health problems; we (husband and kids) took shifts sitting with her and taking notes on what was being given to her and what they were doing to/for her. We also took notes when the doctors came in to check on her. Prognosis, etc. You are correct in saying that those hours of "sitting" are mentally and physically exhausting.
KJ (Kelly)

Most of the jobs I see when I google hospital sitter or patient sitter are in the US.

I have to specifically state 'Australia' to find the jobs for sitters here.

M in Oz

Whidislander · January 2022

Poerava14 wrote: »

Heather: Loved your story, especially the image of a Siamese cat walking to the beach, licking owners plates. 😻

Machka: Congrats on completing the Cadbury event. You manage to do so much despite pain and pressure. You inspire me. Wish my DH's hospital had sitters. I spent 12 hours a day with him for 27 days straight. They had sensors on his bed straps put on whenever I wasn't there so they would know if he was trying to get out of bed.

Rita: Deep breaths. Sending a hug your way.

Rebecca: Ditto for you, dear heart. I can't believe how quickly Athena is growing up.

My sister tested negative for Covid...yay! But we mutually decided to postpone my trip to California next week. It's not worth the risk being exposed to family member who currently have symptoms. I enjoy going away to somewhere warm for my birthday, so will start mulling over some options.

Stay well friends. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills
2022 word = RENEWAL

Ooh someplace warm..... That has a wonderful ring to it!!! I too want to go somewhere warm this summer, no actually need to stay in Whidbey all summer. We have visited my middle son about 5 times and they have yet to visit us. So hopefully this next holiday season they might make the trek up. I need the coast. Maybe we can go for 2 weeks and I can just swim at a hotel pool, lye on the beach, and read great books. Sounds like heaven to me. One with a kitchenette.👍
Hugs my sweet & strong Rori!
Rebecca
Whidbey
WA

exermom · January 2022

Did Cathe’s X-Train All Out Low Impact HIIT. I can’t get over how much I feel my muscles now that I can’t exercise every day. Well, it’s not incapacitating. As a matter of fact, it feels pretty good. Work tomorrow so no formal exercise. Senior bowling and then ceramics.

Vince is very concerned. I’m worried, but not very concerned. Seems Clyde is having trouble walking on one of his hind legs. Vince is going to call the vet tomorrow

Allie – it’s great that you’ll support Carmine in going to a vo tech. I remember when it was first suggested to me for Jess. I just didn’t think that was good. Now look where she is….in vet school. How wrong I was! The vo tech gave her a good start.

Katie – that’s smart of the hospital. With shortages of personnel, to have someone else “watching over” the patient takes SOME of the load off the nurses. Smart move on the hospital’s part.

Tracey – yup, as soon as Christmas is over, the next day you will see Valentine stuff. I think it’s just horrible how the day after Labor Day you start seeing Halloween (and even Christmas) items out in the stores.

M – you ran a marathon with a broken rib????? I could never do something like that.

Barbara – no, there’s no video viewing of the mass. Even if there were, they couldn’t do it this time since there wasn’t a priest. Our pastor is elderly and somewhat stuck in the old ways of doing things. So I just live with that.

KJ – when I returned the popcorn maker, I took it to Kohl’s who has an Amazon return area. Anyway, I got a coupon good for that day for $5. I got PJ a bucket of thick chalk. I think he’ll enjoy being able to even make a mess on the driveway. Then it’ll rain and he has a new canvas! I did look at the PlayDough but I think he may be a bit young for that.

Off to make some more soup then we’ll work on the Christmas decorations in the other garage, then the decorations in the house.

Rori – happy birthday! When is it?

Annie DE – Hershey’s Kisses are around 22 calories each, just to give you another idea. Yes, not that healthy, but sometimes you just need a chocolate fix.

Michele NC

GodMomKim · January 2022

skuehn48 · January 2022

Feel like I got a lot done this weekend. DD helped me yesterday get the tall cupboard in my bathroom reorganized. It takes a small ladder to get into the top of it so she got on the ladder and helped put stuff up in that part of the cupboard. Today we built a fence for the goats. It is temporary until they get the old mobile home hauled out of here but they were starting to eat the bark on some of our Douglas firs and I was afraid they might start on the sequoia. They have killed a couple of small trees in their small pen by eating the bark off them. They usually don't bother them except in the winter but I think we have a bit of winter left.

Rori - I have cancelled my San Diego trip too. My son works in pharmaceutical research there and I was going to visit him but he called and said the Covid was really rampant and he would not like for me to be sick so we will reschedule.

KJ - the winter gardens sound interesting.

Pip - Happy birthday to Yogi!!

Barbara - looked like a beautiful walk.

Believe in your capacity to change, Sue in WA

ginnytez · January 2022

Stopping in on my way to bed. Got lots of rest in today so am feeling much better. Humidifier has helped sinuses ease off.

Allie-I like the name Miles. I think today they are a bit quick to get mother's jumping to expressing milk and putting child on bottle. Just my opinion-I breast fed both of mine and they caught on and so did I-just took a couple of days.

Rori and Sue-sounds like postponing trips a good idea right now. I was very nervous traveling to Phoenix for Christmas-but they had less of a surge there than at my home. Hopefully in another month or so travel will be much safer.

Work should be ok this week. I have several meetings but they are spaced out. See urologist on Friday-hoping for answers.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

dlfk202000 · January 2022

Had a last minute walk with my friend- we haven't walked in months and it felt great. That last couple laps around the park were a little slower than the rest but we did just over 1 1/2 hrs. Part of the way through my watch started buzzing- thought it was low battery- nope, that is the first time with this new one that I hit 10,000 steps!! By the time I got home, I was at 15,000 for the day so far(and it is still pretty early, not that I will get too many more steps in this evening) Won't feel a bit guilty eating my taco salad that I picked up. We will walk again next Sunday I think. Dh will be out of town all day so I have plenty of time to do it.
Zumba tomorrow night- still enjoying that- look forward to getting out of the house for it.Class is still very small- last week there were just 4 of us, including the instructor. No masks because we can stay over 25ft apart.
Didn't get as much sleep as I wanted last night- neighbors had a party. Live band played(set up against our side fence) until 11PM and then the Spanish radio station blaring until about 2. It would quiet down then I guess their favorite song came on and they would sing to it and that high pitch " Yi Yi Yi" or what ever it is- the music wasn't bad but that other was a bit much. Got to sleep then dh woke me up a little before 8(he had fallen asleep even before the band stopped.

Got on the scale again today- one week after being back on track(tracking and weighing) and I am down 1 pound. Would have liked a little more but better than going up.

Daycare girl goes back to school tomorrow- 3 weeks off for Christmas break. I have her 3 hrs less each day but have to drive over to get her. We will have lunch at the park so she can see her friend- haven't seen her since break started.

Debbie
Napa Valley,CA

drkatiebug · January 2022

Machka, sitters? Now, wouldn’t that be nice? All of the sitters that I know do it at the patient’s home. In non-Covid times people would hire someone to sit with a patient but we can’t do it now because it we would still only be allowed to name two people. And it’s all private pay. The hospital doesn’t provide them. Now I do know that hospice provides respite sitters and/or lets your loved one go to a hospice house for a few days to provide respite for the family caregivers. I’ve had a couple of friends with terminally ill family members that took advantage of that. One would do her grocery shopping while the respite giver sat with her husband.

Today is the first day since Dec 30 that I have not set foot in the hospital. Mama has had it to herself. I felt bad, but I needed to go to church, attend a Zoom Executive Committee meeting with my district superintendent at 2 and a district conference at 4 to vote on the sale of our district office building. I will be there at 7 a.m. Monday morning. I’m hoping Mama will go home for a while because I need to teach a class on Zoom tomorrow night from 7-9. I set up my Google Classroom Thursday and finished my powerpoint and lesson plan today.

Flea, I missed your good news when I was skimming but went back and read it when others kept commenting. I am beyond happy for you.

Kim, I am also happy for you and your better insurance.

My participation will probably be sporadic over the next few days, but I will try to pop in.

Snowflake1968 · January 2022

Machka - here in Alberta sitters are supplied by a security company. I worked in that department of one the security companies I worked for 8 years.

Heather - sunshine would be welcome here, so would some warmer temperatures.

Barbara - what a beautiful area.

Kelly - I read an article about Encanto yesterday and thought I should watch it.

Eileen - that doesn’t sound selfish to me. My in-laws have had one grandchild or more living with them for years. I always wish they could have an empty nest. They deserve it. It’s gotten to the point now though that the one granddaughter that is there the most does a lot for them and makes sure they are taking their meds properly and such.

I finished tidying what I could this morning, then I went into the city. I picked up a bench I ordered, some throw pillows and a throw blanket. I’m looking forward to getting the tree down over the next few evenings. I don’t think I’ve ever had it up this long. I am enjoying it though.

I just read that Bob Saget has passed away. My daughter’s grew up with Full House. My eldest wanted to change her name to DJ and my youngest tried to change her name to Michelle. At least her middle name is Michelle.

Tracey in Edmonton

Machka9 · January 2022

exermom wrote: »

M – you ran a marathon with a broken rib????? I could never do something like that.

Michele NC

No!

I ran a 10K (10 kilometres) with a subluxated rib.

Subluxation is a partial dislocation. One of my ribs is partially dislocated in the back where it connects to the spine. We figure I had a massive muscle spasm last Monday night which pulled the rib out of place. As the muscle spasm relaxes, the rib should return to where it belongs. It was gradually feeling better throughout the week -- down to a dull ache, a little bit worse with certain movements.

M in Oz

Machka9 · January 2022

drkatiebug wrote: »

Machka, sitters? Now, wouldn’t that be nice? All of the sitters that I know do it at the patient’s home. In non-Covid times people would hire someone to sit with a patient but we can’t do it now because it we would still only be allowed to name two people. And it’s all private pay. The hospital doesn’t provide them. Now I do know that hospice provides respite sitters and/or lets your loved one go to a hospice house for a few days to provide respite for the family caregivers. I’ve had a couple of friends with terminally ill family members that took advantage of that. One would do her grocery shopping while the respite giver sat with her husband.

I'm a bit surprised and saddened that the hospital expects you (the family) to do it all.

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

Machka - here in Alberta sitters are supplied by a security company. I worked in that department of one the security companies I worked for 8 years.

Tracey in Edmonton

I'm not sure where they come from here ... whether they work for the hospital itself or are on contract from another organisation. I just came in one day, when my husband started to become a little bit more mobile, and there was a person sitting next to him. The nurse told me he had been assigned a sitter and that all patients with mobility but also with other issues (like a desire to pull out all their lines or who might fall) are assigned sitters.

M in Oz

barbiecat · January 2022

We did no decorating for the holidays so we have nothing to take down or put away, but each morning and evening when I walk, I notice fewer lights in the yards I pass.

I walked this morning with the dogs, then went to get groceries. There were very few items not available. I walked for half an hour with the dogs midday, then an hour with my Sunday walking friend. I just got back from a 25 minute walk while I talked on the phone with my friend in California. Step count is over 22,000 for the day.

Barbie in NW WA

pipcd34 · January 2022

Www

skuehn48 · January 2022

fanncy0626 · January 2022

auntiebk · January 2022

Accountability:

Chose well: 142, Joe, readings, BP, wii, osteo back, dogs to powerline, mfp50+, CI<CO, H20x6,
Bonus: 15 mins vacuuming, 5 mins each Tumble and Shadow play training, 5 mins decluttering, livestream church, council meeting FaceTime, typed bequest committee report and motion.
Workin’ on it: steps way >7400
Happier January 2022
10: Thank someone you’re grateful to and tell them why: B for reaching out and remembering Chex mix.

Dogs came and asked to play train this morning. What was different? Joe had gone into town. Hmm, so now there’s another “while Joe is out of the house” activity to add to the vacuuming and warm water laundry.

Barbie we are tremendously thankful that it’s only a 5 minute drive down the mountain to 101, then another 5 mins in either direction to great beaches. Still a little envious of Heather who lives within shuffle/running distance of the water…

and your consistently over 20K steps. Just wow.
Miss Kellie, thanks for the link to Luisa’s song, can see a lot of you in her. Will ask the gals if we can watch Encanto at our next girls’ movie night. Can’t wait to see the winter garden pics

@southernmom3 Eileen please don’t feel bad, we are a chatty bunch. Just pop in when you can and skim. What are “rice masks”?
Lisa what you said about being our own, and our loved ones’, advocates in any healthcare situations. Truth. Joe doesn’t always “get” it, so I have to fight him as for him. Grumpf.
Welcome @coffeerose55 in LV. Consistency is key !
Katla brava for getting the decorations up into the garage loft. Glad your DH helped.
Heather, delightful story

Margaret stunning pic and timely thought.
Rita ((hugs))
Rebecca

Athena’s “no sad.” Prayers for your middle sister.
Rori when will your birthday be?
Anna con VERY grats on 250 minutes of activity this week. Well done!
Annie Brava for walking and yoga-ing those pesky aches away!
Machka, like others here, I’ve never heard of sitters in US hospitals. Pre-covid, we were lucky if the hospital would relax its visitors policy to allow one person to stay in the patient’s room overnight. When my BFF was in hospital for 10 weeks after an auto accident, her mother, another friend and I split the day into 3 shifts so she was never alone. Needed as she had one broken arm and the other hand’s thumb was broken (along with clavicle, femur, pelvis, ribs, etc etc etc) so she couldn’t manage the call button. Covid has taken a terrible toll far beyond the viral infection.
Michele “…how much I feel my muscles…feels pretty good” I admire your take on muscle soreness. Not my gift. ;}
Sue sorry about your trip too, but better safe…
Ginny hooray for humidifiers! Fingers X’d for good, quick results from Friday’s appointment.
Debbie 15K steps, wow! Well done!
Kay ((hugs)) and prayers continue.
Tracey I don’t understand about security companies and hospital sitters, could you explain more? Security companies like those that provide security guards for companies?

Stressed myself out needlessly over church matters, then self-medicated with one too many glasses of wine. Shoulda taken another walk instead. CI still under but not by enough and steps way down. Will I Jeopardy walk to make up? Maybe…

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.

grandmallie · January 2022

Morning ladies
Chilly chilly here in Connecticut and have to get Carmine to school.. will come back here and tidy the place up ,run the vacuum and do the dishes that Carmine said they did ,ugh.Will take my stuff home and do a load of laundry and then find out when the new little family is coming home.
Kyle has to come down and probably take a shower ,change and get the car seat.. nothing like waiting until the last minute... and they wont let them go home unless they have it placed in correctly lol
So there is that.. it is cold and windy and i have to get the dog out but have to put ice melt out first and the gate closed so have to put the boots on to get thst open too. Yuck

Machka9 · January 2022

Weird day.

My holiday is over and work begins again.

I was just about to head off to work this morning when I got an email from a coworker that included the phrase, "now that we're working from home".

Pardon?

I started sending emails to find out what was going on. Yep, most people moved to work from home over the weekend.

I went in anyway to finish a job that needed doing, and then I started going through everything paper on my desk. My last day is the 18th so I need to do some sort of transition and handover. I can do most of it via computer but I do need to clear my desk. I thought I could finish it today, but evidently I collected more than I thought so I'll be going in tomorrow too. And I might be bringing my computer and everything home to work from home for the last few days.

So that was unexpected.

M in Oz

KetoneKaren · January 2022

KJLaMore · January 2022

Well, I am sick. Blah. Congestion, cough, body aches. I called parents this morning and told them that I am closed today. Winter garden will have to wait. There is another snow day, today (fourth one in a row). The three last week were due to large amounts of snow (and wind; blizzard conditions). This one is due to ice. It warmed a bit over the weekend and the snow turned to water in the roads. Temps dropped and turned the water/slush into ice. One of my childcare families sent me a pic of their two boys with ice skates on, skating down the roads in their neighborhood. lol
Heather- Your story is wonderful! It paints such a great picture of a little beachside town.
Machka- Yea! Working from home! But ??? Why didn't they let you know? Weird.
Rori- Sorry about the cancellation of your San Diego trip! Can't wait to hear which warm locale you will pick for your birthday/relaxation trip!
Rita- Sending you much love and hugs! Hang in there! We are sending you strength and with you in spirit.
Allie- Fed is best! It is okay if baby doesn't latch. My daughter has short nipples (and large breasts) that make nursing very hard for the baby. She solely expresses breast milk and her babies have all been bottle fed. When she was pregnant with Miguel, she was getting such a large output of milk, that she used a company to sell it. She would ship her extra to them and they would send her a check. She ended up making a little over $4,000.00. A nice little bonus. Also it is nice to be able to take the car seat into the hospital. They will show Kyle and Tracey how to fasten it in, how tight baby should be strapped and talk to them about car seat safety.

I know there are more of you that I wanted to respond to; but my brain is fuzzy. Heading back to bed. Or maybe the recliner in the basement. Geez, I hate being sick.

ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

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