WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2022

Machka9

30 Days of Gratitude

1. Smell - freshly cut grass on our lawn.
2. Technology - the amazing advancements in medical technology.
3. Colour - blue. Beautiful blue sky peaking through the clouds.
4. Food - soup. That's what I've been eating just recently because there's less chewing. We always keep a few cans of soup on hand for situations like these.
5. Sound - my music. I've recently acquired a number of nature sounds CDs with music playing along with sounds of ocean waves, birds, and so on. Lovely.
6. Nature - I love nature. It would be incredibly difficult for me to pick just one thing. I am so grateful that there is nature and that I can enjoy it.


Machka in Oz

exermom

Okie – no, we won’t be going up to see PJ, unfortunately. For one thing, we have no idea when he’s going to be putting on the roof so we can’t make any reservations. This is the holiday season so you know hotels will book up fast.


Mary – I don’t know your specifics like why you are looking for part time work, how many hours do you need etc. etc. I can only tell you my experience. I enjoy working at BK. Well, most of the time. Anyway, it’s 5 miles from my home, they are very flexible (when I had a dermatologist appt. on a Monday at 9a.m, they let me come in on Sunday night to do my work), I’m really not looking for more than 4 to 5 hours/day. They let me take a month off to go to FL last year and I’m sure they will again this year. The other day I had to go for blood work. They let me start, punch out to get my blood drawn, then come back to finish. Works for me! I especially like the flexibility.

I was so annoyed with Jerry before, I forgot to mention that since I’m not working tomorrow, the plan is to do a Prevention Get Moving DVD. Then, since it’s supposed to rain, I’ll either do a walking DVD or a yoga DVD or perhaps both. Well, I think I’m getting over the annoying part.

Michele NC

Katla49

fanncy0626

Michele the only reason both of us wanted to work part-time was to be more active. We can only play so much... I wanted something physical or rewarding that's why I thought of companion care. Having only one vehicle here is the main issue since I have to drive John to work Monday and pick up Thursday and that limits my availability since John doesn't have set hours, he sometimes will start at 4:00am Monday morning or 9:00am... I definitely won't want to drive him in at that early time. I can't stand still in one place because of my back so I can't cashier or do fast food. I'm thinking about forgetting about how horrible students treat the substitute and just do that 2-3 days a week and not work if John has to go in early on Monday. If I could stand still in one spot I would definitely like your job! It's nice that they work with you when you need time off!

💞 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

Poerava14

Life is good. Scenes from the Kula Farmers Market, upcountry Maui. After loading up on fruits and gifts, we made lunch in the condo. Followed by a long swim and a nap. Glorious.





Rori
Sending you all aloha

Machka9

Poerava14 wrote: »

Life is good. Scenes from the Kula Farmers Market, upcountry Maui. After loading up on fruits and gifts, we made lunch in the condo. Followed by a long swim and a nap. Glorious.





Rori
Sending you all aloha

Is that top one durian ... and did you try it?

I wasn't brave enough when we were in Hong Kong.


Machka in Oz

Machka9

Katla49

Drink coffee, read book, repeat is an excellent use of time. 😊 Thanks for an excellent idea, Machka

grandmallie

Morning ladies
Slept with the windows open,go figure the beginning of November.. sheesh..got Alfies food all set and last night when I was changing the clocks the ones that needed batteries, I changed and put fresh ones in..
Will get more done today and dropping my car off in the morning for an oil change and new rear brakes..will get a ride to Tracys and she can drop me off..

LisaInArkansas

Happy Sunday, my chickens... we're off to a chilly start here in Arkansas.

Which reminds me - Karen, we were under a tornado watch for a bit on Friday, but we didn't even get high winds here. Went right around us. We live in Crawford County, and the tornado touched down across the border, in Oklahoma. Little Idabel, OK, got hit hard.

Well, all the electronics have adjusted back an hour automatically, but there are a few analog clocks that need to be changed. I'm going to let Corey do that when he gets up.

Going to settle down in the living room with my laptop and see how much I can get written. Hope it is, was, or will be a lovely sunny Sunday for everyone. It's nice to look at 6:40 on the computer clock, and it's light outside already.


Catching up on my Gratitudes:

Kim - Thanks, I swiped your list!

1. Smell - I am grateful for the smell of baking bread in my own kitchen.
2. Technology - While I have my doubts about it sometimes overall, the internet fills my life corners in ways I could never have predicted, like y'all's friendship and support, and I'm grateful.
3. Color - I am grateful for all the jewel colors, the ruby reds, sapphire blues, emerald greens, the saturated, satisfying colors.
4. Food - I am grateful for the foods that feed my soul as well as my stomach--the comfort foods of home and Mama - beans, cornbread, southern and TexMex cooking.
5. Sound - My husband's snores. Means I don't have to check to see if he's breathing...
6. Nature - Watching the deer munch their way across the tree line. They're so beautiful...

7 memory.
8 book.
9 place.
10 taste.
11 holiday.
12 texture.
13 abilities.
14 sight.
15 season.
16 about your body.
17 knowledge.
18 piece of art.
19 touch.
20 who.
21 song.
22 story.
23 tradition.
24 challenge.
25 moment this week.
26 form of expression.
27 daily use item.
28 what happen today.
29 friend/family member.
30 talent or skill

Love y'all!
Lisa in AR

KJLaMore

Boy! It has been a blustery week/weekend here on the shores of Lake Michigan! Yesterday the wind was constant and the gusts got strong enough to cause some tree damage. We have a few branches down from our birch in the front yard. One landed on the roof, so we will have to go up and take a look. Our roof is about 25 years old, so it is in need of replacement, anyway.
I have been keep a cold at bay for two weeks now; but today I woke with full on groggy blah cold symptoms. I think I am just worn down after having the kids here for vacation. (Glorious, but not restful vacation). So...nasal rinses, saline spray and gargle, teas, water, hot shower, and a shot of the hard stuff (Mucinex night shift) before bed, tonight. I will be inside doing paperwork today and a bit of housework.
I am living vicariously through Heather and Rori's travels; as are the majority of us. I get a giggle when I imagine all of there with them "in spirit". A gaggle of "spirit" women crowded into every cafe, market, class, and photo!
Like Machka I am curious as to whether Rori has tried and likes the durian! I wish our local supermarkets would offer samples of produce for people to try; rather than the deli samples that seem to be the norm. Just think how good that would be for children (and adults) to try a fruit or veg. When I was small, if my mother took me shopping with her and I was good, she would let me pick a fruit or veg of my choice. I would always pick a coconut. lol I think part of the fun was getting the darn thing opened.
Michele According to my DD, her hubby really enjoys all of the family time and the things we do together. He wants the boys to have a stronger family connection that he has/had. His parents came here from Mexico before he was born. He has three older siblings. His oldest brother is 20 years older than him, the other brother is 18 years older and his sister is 12 years older (sister married and moved back to Mexico). His father was an orphan, so there is no extended family there. His mother is an only child and her parents passed away before she came to America. My SIL spent a large part of his childhood translating official conversations and documents for his parents. He went along to bank, doctor, mortgage, etc appointments to translate the confusing language for his parents. His father passed away his junior year in college. He and I get along very well due to common interests in books, movies, political viewpoints, etc. He is forming a bond with my husband, which I am very happy for, because they are very similar in that "quiet, brooding, guy" kind of way. Anyway, I am happy they are getting the ball rolling in terms of moving to Michigan. My own DH would have the opportunity to bond a little more with the boys. We would be able to see them and not feel that we need to be go-go-going all of the time due to a time crunch. PLUS, both of our families would be able to travel to other places for vacation, due to not having to use all of our vacation time and money visiting each other.
My DYS has asked if I would like to take a trip with him! He asked if I would like to fly out to Seattle, explore the city/area for a couple of days then take the Amtrack back, using the hop on/hop off benefits and exploring a couple of National Parks as we return back to the mid-west. I love this kid, and I am so happy he wants to spend time and hang out with his old mom. SO...we are making plans for next September, I think. Prices a little better and crowds a little less "crowded". We are both very excited. He keeps sending me National Parks videos! lol
Oh well, the day moves on and I had better get busy. Sending love and hugs to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

grandmallie

Kelly- how exciting isn't that fun.. and something to look forward to..
And wonderful that your daughter and son in law want to move closer .. yipee..

Lol so Miles great grandpa,Kyles grandpa used to give all the babies when they were little a jelly donut.. so the tradition continues ..

barbiecat

With the power out yesterday I was especially grateful that I don't need coffee to get my day started. When I got back from my walk Just after 7, our street had neighbors reaching out to each other about getting coffee.. Jake heated water in a kettle on top of the wood stove and the neighbor across the street had a jar of instant coffee. Once everybody had coffee, they brought out their rakes and garden gloves and began clearing the street and piling branches along the side of the road.

Our across the street neighbor who is also the computer troubleshooting guy climbed up on our roof to clear off branches and discovered that a branch had made a hole at the peak of the house. We're going to take them out to dinner this week to say thank you. Jake was able to call the roofing company and someone will come over today to look at it.

When we thought the power would still be off today, we cancelled our grocery pickup for this morning because we didn't want to buy more things for the fridge and freezer with the power off. Then, when the power came back on later, we placed the order again and will be able to pick it up at our usual 8-8:30.

Barbie in NW WA

bwcetc

Flea … Everything you said about taking care of elderly parents is spot on. I am currently making every decision for my mom (I'm her POA also). I've been purchasing a new bed, new recliner for her ... mostly without her input. From an uniformed view, this might look like I was over-lording it with my mom when in actuality I'm ensuring that her assisted living apartment is set and ready for her use on Thursday the minute she gets in it. She has no physical endurance to "shop" anymore and we are on an incredibly tight timeline. The few times I've been able to give her "choices," she has become overwhelmed. And this is just furniture. Financial details, insurance ... at 91, that's more than she can now handle.

November Gratitude #6 Nature ... it's ability to invoke sheer awe

Beth near Buffalo

minicooper452

Glad he's liking his new friends, Pip.

Grateful for...
6-*nature-my backyard
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

Anniesquats100

Good morning ladies!

Yes taking care of a parent requires a lot of balancing needs and independence. My mom still cuts her own hair, and refuses help. So I let her do that even though it looks a little odd. It satisfies her. Some days she is more mentally sharp and other days she just is overwhelmed by the trivia of life. I guess we all have our ups and downs.

Anyway we had a lovely birthday party for her, with fancy flowered paper plates, cups, and napkins. We had lots of real flowers too. And a lovely cake. Some family came over and the whole thing lasted an hour and a half. Just right.

Annie in Delaware

Snowflake1968

Lisa - so happy you had an energized day, hope you get many more soon.

Rebecca - your surgery is scheduled on what was my grandfather’s birthday.
I’m with your son, I would love to have trains around a room. The funeral director in the town I grew up in had trains going all through their basement. They went through walls had mountains and tunnels it was great fun.

Machka - I hope that your nose cancer is very minor. My cousin had a terrible time with hers.

Heather - I’m enjoying your cruise with you. Beautiful watercolour.

Debbie - your cats are well treated, I would never make myself uncomfortable for a pet in that manner.

Lanette - we are having terrible staffing shortages here as well.

Barbie - I love the heat from a good fire in the wood stove, but I will never have one again. I grew up cold and refuse to ever do it again. DH told me several times early in our marriage that I needed to have a big fancy house. I told him all I needed was a full bathroom, hot running water and heat and I would be very happy.

Mary - I hope that she eventually has charges laid against her, I’m sure you’re not the first victim.
Is the TENS machine like the Dr. Ho? How do you know where to place the pads?

Rosemarie - have you read any Nora Roberts? She has cafes, bookstores and such in her storylines. If you are not familiar I can recommend a few of hers that the settings alone make you want to read over and over.

Barbara - why does Joe hate those noises so much? I’m just curious. It’s something that needs to happen you should be able to do it when you need to not just when he is away.
My hair has tangled at different stages in life. I’ve used leave in conditioners to help. I also used “No More Tangles” at times. I don’t know if they even make that anymore. I only wash my hair about every three days unless I have done some dirty work.

Debbie - that is just rude for your husband to vacuum while you sleep. I can’t imagine.

Katla - I’m so incredibly sorry you are separated from your husband except for Tuesday’s. Can you take a cab or have your daughter drop you off?

Allie - Miles is a cutie. Neither of my Grands like Mac and Cheese, it’s surprising to me.

Lanette - my daughter moved “outside of town” in 2020, she grew up in a city and it didn’t take her long to learn she needed to plan her trips. She is 35 minutes at minimum from a store. The cheaper stores are almost an hour. She keeps an ongoing list on her phone now. Her DH also works in a town so always checks in before coming home to make sure there is nothing required.

Kelly - how exciting that your daughter’s family may move to Michigan. So happy for you and I hope it happens very soon!

Debbie - Has there been any news in your Mom’s roommate moving out? She just needs to go.

My eldest daughter who was just diagnosed with ADHD had sound sensory issues. There are special earplugs that help with it. I forget what they are called.

Flea - I was going to talk about POA’s as well, it is a huge responsibility and not much gratitude shown. My brother is our Mom’s and before she was put in the nursing home she would call me and I knew how angry she was at his decisions. Every decision he made he discussed with me and I was in agreement so I would calm her and tell her he was only making decisions to keep her safe and healthy.
Working in a nursing home I see a lot of POA’s in tears because they know they are doing what’s best, but their parents/loved ones don’t understand and is just angry with them.

Michele - I worry for you being alone with Jerry driving him home. It seems to me he may be aggressive when angry, I worry you may so not sometime and he takes it out on you. Please be careful.

Mary - we had a substitute teacher in grade 6 for a few days as our teacher needed surgery, boys in my class were horrendous. After one boy mouthed off at him he assigned the boy to teach the lesson the next day. It’s funny I still remember how proud that student was and it actually changed his demeanour to teachers.
My Grandmother tried to substitute for a year but didn’t like the students behaviour so decided not to continue.

Annie - happy that your mom had a great birthday.

I am trying desperately to get stockings completed so I can get them mailed. It is hard to keep up and do that at the same time.

I woke up early this morning 640, when I came out of the bedroom DH says you know it’s only 530 right? I said a foul word and went and brushed my teeth. I will regret being up so early later on today, but maybe I will sleep well tonight for a change.

I am meeting my youngest daughter and two of her friends at a craft show today. I am looking forward to it. May get a baby snuggle in, but I have told the young mom that I know how important Mama time is and I understand if I don’t see the baby. She will just need to visit me soon.

My eldest daughters Grandmother in Law is in hospital, she has been having a stomach issue they have been trying to nail down. Turns out she has a cancerous growth on her gallbladder. Due to her age they are not operating. She was on a see saw with her great grandchildren just two weeks ago, she is not frail.
Michaela has been going to church and Sunday school with her for the last year or so, they then go to Wendy’s for lunch. This will be very confusing for Michaela. She has been praying for her Grandma. I have bought her a Precious Moments children’s Bible for Christmas, I think she’ll enjoy it.

I am still unable to post pictures through the app on my iPhone. I’m still using the trick that Rita shared a few months ago. I’ll switch and post a picture of our yard.

Tracey in Edmonton

Snowflake1968

It started snowing on Tuesday afternoon, stopped Wednesday evening and started again yesterday. It’s still snowing and calling for a couple more days of it.



Tracey in Edmonton
Not enjoying the weather

linder4866

🫣❤️

fanncy0626

Tracey I love seeing pictures of snow! It brings back fond memories. The TENS unit that I have has a wand that I use to treat the different areas of face and body. Avazzia Med Sport.

💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota