WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Pip - glad the news is good at your follow-up.
Beth - I know, right? Most beautiful eyes ever, not that I'm biased or anything.
Speaking of which, Rebecca, holy guacamole, Athena just keeps getting more beautiful.
Julie - It's good to see your post, and genuinely, no one expects you to respond to everything, or even read everything! This should be a source of support, not another stressor, dear heart. That goes to everyone who's new, too...
Allie - I'm sorry that things are so rough between Carmine and Kyle, and I know how hard it is to just stand to the side. A loving and level-headed mama and an adoring grandma go a long way to helping Miles be OK.
Well, believe it or not, Bella the dog has been returned. One of the weirder human beings I've met in this life checked Facebook a few hours ago, and got in touch with our daughter. Sure enough, she's had Bella since New Year's Eve. She found her about a block from our house, looking confused and wandering around the local small grocery store parking lot, so she just took her home.
The woman, probably in her early 30s, was dressed in skater tie-dye, both the shirt and the bike shorts and the baseball cap. The guy with her was obviously stoned, totally nonverbal, just kind of wandered around the car. Which had dents in it on both the doors that looked like someone had taken a hammer to it a dozen times... and then someone wrote with a black marker, "God Saves" three or four times among the dents.
She was hinting for cash, which we don't keep at all here, and I said as much, which helped her decide to stop talking and leave.
So, Bella's here. Which shows that anything can happen.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Lisa, I'm so happy that Bella has been returned! What a relief that must be for everyone.
Quick post, it's late and I have grandchild duty tomorrow (it's really not a duty!) and I want to get to the gym before I go get her, so I must get to bed now.
Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island3 -
Lisa happy to hear about Bella!!1
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200 Things to Throw Away ...
https://embracinghomemaking.net/2015/04/200-things-to-throw-away/
If you still have any of that stuff lurking around the place!!
M in Oz
I got rid of most of this stuff in two purges (2004 and 2009) and on a regular basis. A lot of it IS rubbish which I get rid of regularly.
I do have:
24. Duplicate power cords (USB, etc.) and other technological bits and pieces ... because technology is my life and work
30. Jewelry you don’t wear ... because I use it as decoration
67. Old calendars ... these I'm still debating about.
120. Puzzles ... because I like puzzles!
And all the office stuff mentioned because I actually use office stuff.
Machka in Oz
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bananasandoranges wrote: »Hi everyone.I've been off the chats for ages. it's hard to keep up with all when working full time etc etc. house move and so on. it's such a huge group I can never read all and feel frustrated when I can t. ( don't want to just post without reading) I just found an old personal mail from auntie bk asking for news. thank you, so I thought I'd give you a shout out. I'm still rolling along but totally unable to keep up! big hugs and happy new year to all!
Nice to see you post again.
No one is expecting you to read it all. I skim and respond to points of interest.
How's the degree going?dlfk202000 wrote: »I totally agree with you on the fan in the bathroom. Both of ours is one that is light/fan combination. We have replaced them a few times, supposed to be quiet but not quiet enough for me. I HATE the noise.
I take almost all of my showers in the dark because of it- a lot more relaxing without the bright light and the loud noise.
Really? My husband seems sensitive to fan noise too. I like fan noise because it helps drown out my tinnitus so I'll leave the bathroom fan on and turn other fans on around the house and at work. But he goes around turning them off because he says they're noisy.dlfk202000 wrote: »I have tip-toed around dh for the past 30 yrs(and former hubby for 7 while we were married). Working on changing that, finally.
Debbie
Napa Valley
What would happen if you didn't tip toe around your husband and if you just said whatever was on your mind?Gray and miserable weather here today. Ran some errands. Paid some bills ... with checks Machka... otherwise told to use a credit card??? We're having leftovers for dinner which no one is too excited about. I'll be in bed early.
Beth near Buffalo
No direct deposit or online bill payment options?
M in Oz0 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »You have piqued my curiosity as to why your Christmas present is a secret. I hope you are able to tell us soon.
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I was able to have a video chat with my Mom today! It’s the first time I’ve talked to her since May.Snowflake1968 wrote: »4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)
The year I was 16 my Dad built me a hope chest. I had been begging for one since I was 12. A week before Christmas I was at my boyfriend’s house and called to talk to Dad. Mom told he he was at work. I jokingly said, “he doesn’t work on weekends, what’s he doing building my hope chest”? She said, “how did you know”? 😂 it was a well known fact in the family that you couldn’t let Mom know secrets.
This is my hope chest which I use as a coffee table and store a lot of family history and special mementos in. The bowl on top is one Dad made too.
Tracey in Edmonton
Gorgeous!
Machka in Oz
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1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Does silently working in the garden count? Done! I sat silently for 7 minutes and prayed.
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Right now? I can see my Christmas decorations, I can hear Christmas songs, I can taste my coffee, I can smell my coffee, and I can feel a comfortable temperature in the room.
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I'm not in a downsizing or reducing mode so I've taken some lunch things to work, I will take an item to be mailed and another to be given to the people at work.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). I can't tell you what my favourite Christmas gift this year is yet. It's a secret.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today. Absolutely. It's a very rare day that I don't.6 Share a goal you achieved last year
7 Slow down and savor one meal today
8 Who was your favorite teacher
9 Create something today
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song
11 Send a card/note to someone today
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023?
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
Day 3 back at work and for some reason I have quite the headache today. Don't know if it is because today is also Day 3 of gloom and cloud. Or if it is because I'm back at work staring at a computer screen all day. Or if my glasses need updating. Or what?!?
I am BUSY at work these day!
And busy the past couple evenings ... but not this evening, thank goodness.
One more day till the weekend.
Machka in Oz2 -
Katla: Glad DH is back with you
Pip: clean bill of health👌🏻
Lisa: Yay! Bella
Going to see DGD before she flies back to Oxford tomorrow. DYGS flew back last Wednesday.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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My dog Teddy woke me up to go out at 3 am. Not sure whether to be glad he is well house trained, or annoyed that he woke me up. He had to woof for a good twenty minutes because I thought he was coughing from the anesthesia tube. And now he is quiet and I am wide awake. He is a good dog.
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Good Morning!
Tracey Those are Beautiful!!!! Your Dad was so talented! As to the hard day because of missing him, (((HUGS))). Fourth of July is still hard for me as that is my BFF's death date. It has been 12 years. I never have been good about birthdays. I think about people on their birthday, but then somehow never get them texted or called until a day or two later. It is bad. I keep working on that. Glad you got to talk to Mom. I love Breakfast for dinner, fast and easy!
I too have been working on clearing stuff out for several years. My DH just keeps bringing in more stuffs. He doesn't like to get rid of anything unless it is totally useless which is one of the reasons I miss him going to Kentucky to go hunting on weekends! It is easier for me to get rid of stuff. I spoke with my friend yesterday and let her know that I have 3 boxes of clothes, coats, and boots to donate. I will drop them at her house on Saturday after work as DH will be hunting locally. Will see if I can get a few more things out of house soon.
Pip That is great news on the follow up.
Long day ahead, but getting the ugly out of the way early (doctor) and finishing it with fun.
Prayers!
Hugs!
Encouragement!
Much Love,
Kylia in Ohio where the moon is absolutely beautiful shining in the front door this morning5 -
Tracey - What a wonderful hope chest and bowl. Interesting that you married someone who also works with wood.
Well, the move is underway! DDIL sent these photos just now. It must be such a relief after weeks of packing and sorting and dumping and moving boxes. I hope they will be happy in their new temporary home. At least they will be warm!
I more or less finished my new book MEMORY BOXES this morning. Just have to write an Afterword and close edit it. Phew! It's a poetry collection (nearly all the poems I've ever written!) with a bit of memoir thrown in.
Much love to all, and happy to hear that Bella is safe.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Betsy in NW WA1 -
Strava Challenges
Machka in Oz4 -
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today... will be back at work and dancing in the halls with music during passing time as a reward for fundraising so that's not going to be an issue!
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN4 -
Tracey - Just as I was reading your post, my daughter texted me this image. Please note, getting Haley out of bed has always been a struggle, but this morning, she was up a half hour early just so she could paint. I may have started a conflagration!Snowflake1968 wrote: »Lisa - It feels so nice when you spark something in those you love. When my Godson years ago showed an interest in drawing I bought him a sketch pad and pencils. When he decided to go to university, he went as an art major. I didn’t know that he had continued the interest all those years until he told me that he kept it up because I had encouraged him.
Possibly... she's trying to get a half day off tomorrow and a pass (Army regulation) so she can be out of state for the night, and head down here to get her, then back home Saturday. It would be nice, but it's 12 hours driving all told. Hate for her to do that, but would love to see her even if it's for a few hours.Snowflake1968 wrote: »I’m so happy Bella has found her way back! Does this mean another visit with Kelsey before they leave?Snowflake1968 wrote: »This is my hope chest which I use as a coffee table and store a lot of family history and special mementos in. The bowl on top is one Dad made too.
Tracey in Edmonton
What a wonderful gift from your dad! They are both absolutely beautiful, Tracey. Those memories are so precious.
Love,
Lisa6 -
Morning ladies
Machka- love the list of throw aways..im doing better with that..
My brother took 3-4 big garbage bags of clothes to goodwill 3 of them were in my storage unit,so i just told him to take him because i knew they were clothes that didn't fit,why store stuff that doesn't fit.
Kyle isn't talking to Tracy or Carmine,basically being a jerk..
Tracy is exhausted from all of this poor thing,trying to take care of a baby and 2 older brats
Im so thrilled that Bella is back yipee...
Im going home today and putting Miles little car together for his birthday..
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My replacement Christmas tree cards arrived today. Much better, deeper, colour, but the background is still grey. They are usable though.
I'm still waiting to receive the robin ones from a different printer.
Go Hayley!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Just left the doctor. Blood pressure was a little high so I have to monitor that for 7 days, twice a day. She gave me a referral to neurology for my migraines and she prescribed magnesium to try to prevent migraines. Also more water. I have to watch what I eat and exercise more. LDL high, the rest of numbers look good.
.Oh, I also have to come back in a week to address the pain that I get when my heart rate gets over a 160 so that's where I'm at.
She also ordered cologuard for me. I told her I was not doing a colonoscopy.
Other than that I am healthy‐🤪
❤
Kylia in ohio heading to work.3 -
Good morning ladies!
Strength training survey[/b]: Does anyone in this group do strength training on a regular/semi-regular basis and if so, what does it consist of- machines? Free weights? Combo? at the gym or home?
Several years ago I was doing so well with the Strong Women Stay Young program here at home with dumbbells and ankle weights. Then my shoulder acted up. After that, hernia surgery. Haven't gotten back on the horse since.
Lisa - so glad Bella returned. Would be neat if she could talk and tell about her experience at the neighbor's house. Hope Kels can arrange a quick visit to get her that's not too strenuous. Also, seeing that photo of Corey with working on your stove with Egg supervising made my heart leap. Handsome AND handy! Sorry you had to buy a new stove, glad you expressed your opinion to Lowe's.
Barbara - good luck weathering the storm, hope you don't lose power. Sounds like you are very well prepared. Do you lose power often? We've lost power, days at a time, twice out here. Once when we lived near Seattle, then again on the farm during cold weather. Each time we did have a woodstove, good for heat and cooking and boiling water. We lost power in the morning a couple days ago, I had let the fire go out in the woodstove. Had it relit in a flash, of course once it got good and hot the power came back on. But we never know. In Pip's old neighborhood near Tacoma, vandals have damaged substations and areas were without power. It could happen here.
Debbie - good luck to you too in the storm department. Thank you for the updates on Destiny. How is she doing spirit wise? Hope the new femur will improve her quality of life and reduce pain. Sending prayers as well.
Jeannie in NM - good for you ditching the plastic laundry soap containers. I've been tempted to give those laundry sheets a try. I've tried various brands of pods and they all leave bits of residue/slime on some articles of clothing. Lately I've been clipping them with scissors over the washer, squeezing out the liquid detergent, then tossing the remains of the pod in the garbage. As far as I know, our state has banned plastic straws. I wish they'd go one step further and pressure manufacturers to curtail using plastics in other areas while they are at it. My opinion.
Maybe they have, I don't keep up on the news.
Rosemarie - finding a group sounds ideal for you. My walking partner reminded me we all grieve differently, and that's OK. Thinking back, when my mother died, I powered through it no problem. About a year later, my sweet dog became ill, the vet couldn't figure out what was going on. I remember holding Bear in my lap and crying to beat the band. Probably grief from Mom's passing. Bear lasted a few more years, pretty healthy.
Rebecca - your taco salad sounds so yummy! Kudo's to you for finding your rhythm with IF and happy it's working well for you. Always love seeing that beautiful Athena.
Ladies - is it just me or are all of the grandkids of you gals here exceptional in some way?
Allie - thinking about Kyle's temper. I think most guys aren't good at dealing with worry and anxiety and tend to take it out on whoever is closest. I wonder if he's worried about paying the bills with the electricity rates going up, or some problem at work? My DH had a temper too sometimes and I figured I had done something wrong (never sure what!) and would tiptoe. I finally confronted him about it (I'm sure the neighbors enjoyed hearing us "discuss" it in the back yard!) It took a lot of work but I realized if I questioned him "how's it going with that crazy guy at work" or "are your feet hurting today?" and letting him speak about some of his troubles really took the pressure off. And he became somewhat human again, lol.
The landscapers came yesterday and WOW. What a big difference, they did a great job. Very hard workers, tutored me in Spanish a little. I told them I wanted to learn it and that's all it took. I'm now on their list for tamales next time they make a batch and I can hardly wait. DH had a Spanish phrase book I dug out after they left and I'm going to practice. Several store clerks are Hispanic and that's a good place for me to start.
OK better close. I've been working on this for a couple hours. Glad for the "draft" feature.
Make it a beautiful day!
Lanette
SW WA State
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1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Done
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Currently: The sound of crickets from the boys sound machine in their bedroom, the smell of grass and fresh air from the open window, the blue/white glow of my laptop screen in the dark dining area, the taste of coffee, the scritchy feel of a tag on my shirt (that I will be changing out of soon)
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I am not home right now, but my linen closet is going to take a BIG hit when I get home.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). Not counting my youngest son being born on Christmas Eve; I would say a leatherbound copy of The Hobbit from my youngest son. It is not my favorite book, but it was the fact that he gave me a book. This is the first book I have received as a gift, since childhood. It is the thoughtfulness behind it.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today- this will be easy as the boys and I will be taking a walk to the playground this morning. Extra movement will include: playground, putting sand in the sandbox and water in the water tables, building a fort in the living room, and setting up "camp" under it.6 Share a goal you achieved last year
7 Slow down and savor one meal today
8 Who was your favorite teacher
9 Create something today
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song
11 Send a card/note to someone today
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023?
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
Julie- good to see you back! Like the others have said, read/skim what you can, when you can and don't stress. Hope all is well with you!
Tracey- That hope chest and bowl are beautiful! And the work your dad put into the rocker! Awww! Great memory!
Rori- Hooray on the Nuggets choosing YOU! Nice to have the team you root for, want you! A big UGH on the unexpected company! I wonder if soul drainers realize that they are draining. ?
Lisa - Handy hubby! But BOO on having to replace it. The range; not the hubby!
Heather- Moving day for the fam! Are they a bit closer to you? Or do you have to travel further to help them, now? I am reading your book when I have a moment to myself while on vacay. lol It is a slow going due to lack of time to myself. But your writing so far is engaging and soul baring (as usual). It takes a strong person to survive the things that you have; but I think it takes a stronger person to hold the past to the light and use it to heal yourself.
Restore: While on this trip, I have been working on restoring my energy, restoring my attitude towards food. It has been an AF week and my first stop upon arrival was to the grocery store to buy some veggies that I enjoy. My DD, who used to be a great veggie eater pre pregnancies, does not buy hardly ANY veg now!
I am kind of excited to weigh myself when I get home. We have only eaten two meals out; the rest have been home made (mostly by me). So I have really been able to control what is going into my mouth and I don't feel bloated/swollen from salt and processed foods (or alcohol). Been drinking more water this week and also getting a bit more exercise.
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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