WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2022

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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,662 Member
    Pip ~ That cake looks delicious! :)
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,837 Member
    Ok, I was 12 pages behind and there's no way I can comment (or remember everything I wanted to comment on).

    Karen in VA ... There sure isn't a one size fits all answer to dealing with depression, is there? I do not have clinical depression and I've never taken medication for down times. I deal with the circumstances in my life by talking/screaming/pleading/crying/laughing/and every other means of expression you can think of ... with God. We don't talk about religion here, so I'll leave it at that ... you know where I'm going with it. I don't know all the circumstances of your life, nor the answer for your "fog" ... but I do believe that, in part, you're grieving. Everything you mentioned had a component of loss to it. Loss of home, memories, plans, dreams...and you're Swedish Death Cleaning ... which just makes you focus on your own passing. I know a lot about loss. Each day I have to make a conscious decision to LIVE with the grief ... with hope, with joy, with peace. You've been given great advice ... some of which I needed to hear again as well. I'm praying for you as you find the answers that are best for you. <3

    Flea ... so much going on in your world. My parents just gave me durable POA for their health care. The advanced health care directives ... living will... written by their attorney was pretty stark and we spent time clarifying. We have very specific guidelines as to what DNR means to them, but ultimately, I have been given their permission to make the final decision. I hope I never have to use it. I hope you don't either.

    Debbie ... your MIL has definitely made her own life difficult. Hoping you and your husband can find help soon!

    Lanette ... I am so impressed with your strength and good humor and your ability to "carry on." I also think you must be an old hippie! Mushrooms!! :D

    Lisa ... sorry your daughter has Covid and all the problems that may come as a result. Honestly, our government in every form seems to have its collective head in an unmentionable place. My husband and I spent time in the Social Security Office today ... oh my :s

    Barbara ... you asked about vistas. The heavens and all their glory ... whether it be clouds gathering before a storm or blue skies ... sunrises and sunsets ... all of it centers me.

    Karen in VA ... I just thought of something that my son's therapist used to suggest ... "grounding." You can look it up, but it's basically the idea of putting our bare feet to the earth. Interesting results.

    It's been busy in my corner of the world. We're ok.

    Beth near Buffalo



  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Pip — HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I hope you and Kirby enjoy every minute. ❤️
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member


    Worked today. Work tomorrow and then the soup kitchen. We’ll go to the movies tonight. Now that I think of it, Vince did mention something about wanting to see the hockey game. Bet that’s the real reason we didn’t go last night. Oh well...no biggie

    Went in the pool (what else is new) while Vince powerwashed part of the driveway. He doesn’t like the heat (unlike me) but this he doesn’t have a problem with since you get wet.

    Lisa – I’m so sorry about your daughter. The right thing was to tell them, but still…. As far as I am concerned, you can keep the coffee. But don’t throw out the tea. I think the last time I had any coffee was about 6 years ago at a Marriott hotel so you know it wasn’t a cheapo brand. But to me, it was so bitter I didn’t even drink it. Probably some of that is because I hadn’t had any in about 2 or 3 years. But don’t take my tea!!!!!!

    Leslie – welcome!

    Yesterday after my walk around the block, I walked up the walkway to the house and looked at the new plants. I almost fell over, there were places where the landscape fabric was totally exposed. I bet any amount of money the deer (or whatever creature) was hunting for the moisture from when I watered the plants the night before and that’s what did it. So I just covered up the landscape fabric with mulch. I know that the landscape fabric we have will disintegrate if you leave it in the sunlight.

    Pip – Now you have me craving chocolate cake. Thanks <hmmmf> Love ya.

    Well, off to the movies

    Michele NC
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,156 Member
    edited June 2022
    Pip: — Happy 20th Anniversary for you and Kirby. ❤️

    Lisa .Sorry to hear about DD, Hoping it works out better in the long run. Glad you are feeling better

    ☘️ Terri
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 52min 35sec, 43elev, 88ahr, 114mhr, 2.84ap, 5.53mi= 494c
    Strava app = 631
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,621 Member
    edited June 2022
    Done:
    6/22: Move: 1 set pt, 1.25 hrs line dancing, 45 mins march in place watching Westminster, steps: 6543
    Fuel: protein=49 g sugar=86 g fruit=3 vegs=4
    Live: Joe, readings, called Curry Health about invoice, reconciled Visa and checking accounts, Farmers’ Market. wt 138.5

    Heather glad your slippy shoes help with the turns. Really glad DH is starting to feel a little better.
    Debbie what Vicki and Michele said.
    Allie what Debbie said. glad your nephrologist is taking your condition seriously. Fingers X’d for clear answers and good path forward Monday.
    Annie “…peppy talking…”?
    Barbie alas, I would not find waiting on hold for customer service a peaceful way to spend the afternoon. I’d try breading, distractions, but ultimately would succumb to annoyance.
    Tracey would you explain Michaela’s cheering method? Heart breaks for your daughter, but thankful she can hold her friend’s baby with a big smile.
    Flea ((hugs))
    Pip Happy 20th anniversary. Kirby is a lucky guy!
    Lisa SMH. Not to wish anyone ill, but hope some more symptoms and positive results show up so the class can reconvene via Zoom with your DD reinstated as leader. 12 lbs? NOT fair! And MREs are NOT comfort food for the sick. :sick:
    Leslie your happy place sounds like our picnic table meadow. Please don’t be offended, many here don’t do the “friend” think but keep contact in this thread.
    Kelly Magnifying glass in gratitude journal, now why didn’t I think of that?
    Lanette our dandelions are already blooming, hope we can get ‘em whacked before they set seed…
    Machka silver linings, you get to work from home ;) Are you in the new, less chatty job yet?
    Suebdew oh boy Greek Isles! Can’t wait to enjoy your cruise vicariously too!
    Debbie, imho, the next time she falls and dh can’t get her up, call 911.
    Rita is there a functional medicine registry of practitioners? Not that there would be in our rural area but maybe along I5…
    Beth “grounding” thanks!
    Katla every time a humming bird stops by our feeder, I think of you and your DH. Whooshing comfort, strength, peace and love to you both.

    After line dancing 3 days in a row, taking it easy today, just dogs to powerline and a little yard puttering.

    Lighter, lovelies!

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    2022: Be still and listen.
    June: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,155 Member
    Yes ,Lisa very important to have.. my dad only did one a few days before he died because he had Colon cancer,my MIL no one but her could make the decision and she made the decision to go through it and the next 6 weeks were dialysis and a living hell.. all because her 3 boys and My FIL wouldn't help make a decision..
    And believe me for 20 yrs i tried to have a talk with my dad to no avail until the last minute.
    Myself when my 20 yr old cousin was on life support and the family had to make a decision to turn it off and i was one of the ones to watch and my son was 18 months old. I filled one out right away..
    No way was i going to lay that on my family members..
    I have a copy in my locked box and a copy with my attorney. And its all set.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
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  • LeslieAWagner
    LeslieAWagner Posts: 40 Member
    Barbara - Good to know! Thank you for letting me know. <3
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited June 2022
    Barbara— Thank you for your kind words. The little Hummingbirds are doing ok. We had high water in the Columbia River. Our home was safe and dry but the birds seemed to struggle a bit. River levels have come down & the birds are doing better.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    :)<3 😊
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Happy anniversary Pip and Kirby.

    <3

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,155 Member
    Morning ladies
    Alfie being extra clingy this morning... i have to watch Miles today and Alfie wants to go..
    Running errands this afternoon and then home for the weekend..
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Good morning ladies!
    I lost half a pound last week so I'm back at 165.8, where I was two weeks ago. I lost two weeks of progress by eating food I bought when my cousin was here. If I lose two weeks at every special occasion, no wonder this weight loss overall is so stagnant. Hmm.

    Lisa hope for the best for your daughter. DoD works in mysterious ways.

    Annie in Delaware
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,708 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Beth, Thank you...and the "grounding" sounds interesting, I'll google it.

    Karen in Virginia
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,959 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    ... DoD works in mysterious ways.

    Annie in Delaware

    Truer words were never spoken!
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,662 Member
    <3:)<3
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,265 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Machka silver linings, you get to work from home ;) Are you in the new, less chatty job yet?

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    2022: Be still and listen.
    June: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    It was really nice to work from home today. No buses! I got the same amount done as I would have if I had been in the office ... without the noise, language, etc. Although, I must qualify that the 2 remaining people in the office are pretty good.

    I was able to go for a walk to the beach and back at lunch. That was great.

    Then after work, because I'm just a social contact and not a close contact, we went to a play (with masks on). We love going to plays at this particular theatre but have only been to a couple in recent years. It's all local people - they rarely have companies coming through from the mainland. This play was a variation on an Agatha Christie. :)

    When I got the tickets, I decided to get us memberships to this Theatre. We're hoping to go to a couple more plays in coming months.

    I'd love to start going to the Symphony again, but it is really expensive now.


    I have not started my second position yet ... not officially. I have been over for a meet and greet and a meeting and have talked via email several times in the past few months. I start in July in one building but they're planning to move "soon". I was hoping they might have made the move already but nope, not yet. Although I did see lights on in the place they're moving, so maybe they're working on it.


    M in Oz

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