WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
    7676
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    :)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,715 Member
    edited January 2023
    Hugs Allie. <3<3<3

    The gutter man came and removed tons of mud and cr*p from the side gutter. He also put a bit of mastic on a crack. Charged us about one tenth of the previous guy and was nice with it. I knew the previous guy was a crook, but I didn't want to undermine DH's amour propre by saying too much. I did hint at it, but he can get weird if he thinks I am taking over. I put this guy's card in front of his nose and asked him to ring him. Good decision. :p DH is mighty happy.

    I've started putting the book on KDP. Just filling in the initial form. My blurb is nearly done, but I'm going to sleep on it over the weekend. Just getting to the KDP page is an act of courage for me. :laugh:

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • scline01
    scline01 Posts: 7 Member
    2023 New start to a new way of life. Our way.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Allie - It's a really short step from that screaming rage to physical abuse if it hasn't already gotten that far... But the only one who can break that cycle is Tracey, in all honesty. Kyle won't break it by himself. He probably thinks it's just part of his personality and not that big a deal. It is a big deal; it is abuse, and Carmen and Miles deserve protection from that, as does Tracey herself. Tracey needs to find an abused women's shelter and get help for her and the kids. I'm sorry they're going through this, but no one has the right to make their family members live in fear. No one. Period.

    Love you, girl,
    Lisa in AR

    <3 ditto from me
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    Unfortunately im stuck between a rock and a hard place,Tracy and I are at a good place in our relationship but what I saw today scares the bejesus out of me ,and i will tell her that next week when he goes back to work..
    I will also tell her that I understand now where Carmine is coming from and that I am scared for the kids and her. And will leave it at that..
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    {{{Allie}}} ... so sorry your daughter and grandchildren are going through this. Praying for you all.

    Annie ... my mom is not diagnosed with any kind of dementia but she does forget things regularly. Yesterday, she told me all about a woman at lunch who complimented her on her earrings. Turns out the woman has dementia so she complimented my mother 5 separate times in one sitting. I wonder if my mother realizes she told me the same story twice yesterday during my visit and two times the day before?? My dad warned me before his death that my mom was becoming very confused. We've had moments that are "out there," but for the most part it's been pretty tame.

    Day 11: Card. Have sympathy cards to send ...
    Day 12: Looking forward to? I hate to jinx what I'm thinking about ... now isn't that stupid? But I'm looking forward to a family member finally moving forward ...
    Day 13: I'm headed to Walmart and will give some unsuspecting soul a compliment! :D

    Husband went to the doctor. He's wearing a heart monitor for the next 30 days. Of course, he hasn't had a beat irregularity since and I'm pretty certain he won't have an incident the entire time he wears the monitor. The dog was quite intrigued with the contraption!

    I helped out with an Appreciation Breakfast for the men at the church (I used to run this thing when I was working and they asked for my help). I ate outside of my IF window and ate sugar no less. It's talking back to me. I'll have to watch the rest of the day.

    Beth near Buffalo
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,899 Member
    Allie, of course it is your decision to make, my dear. My filters are those from an abused childhood, so I know that I'm hyper-aware, and even possibly overreacting to abuse in others' lives. You will make the best decisions you can make as Tracy's mom and the kids' grandma, and that's all any of us can do. You're in my heart, Allie.

    Love,
    Lisa
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,259 Member
    Allie Worried for all of you. Tracy may need to have a safe exit strategy if she decides to leave him. There are resources out there to help her when she is ready. You may also have to be part of the plan too so that you are safe too. You are right the children and their safety come first.

    Tracy's DH appears to be oblivious to the abuse he is causing. He has the right to be upset but needs to find healthier ways to deal with his anger. It is not healthy for any of you including him.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Unfortunately im stuck between a rock and a hard place,Tracy and I are at a good place in our relationship but what I saw today scares the bejesus out of me ,and i will tell her that next week when he goes back to work..
    I will also tell her that I understand now where Carmine is coming from and that I am scared for the kids and her. And will leave it at that..

    :) Bravo to you. This is a good plan
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,608 Member
    Allie ~ Could part of the problem with Kyle be money problems? I remember you saying they got a $500 electric bill. With the cost of a baby and everything else going on, that probably adds a lot to it. Or, has he always been like this? Just a thought! And, as everyone else has said, NO EXCUSE!

    Carol in GA
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    Started to order some rain pants to go with my new rain coats I bought. Then I remembered a set my parents had given me years ago(I had never opened them up)- They package was a light blue so thought the pants and jacket were that color and I wanted black pants. Finally opened them up to see if they would even fit. The jacket is the baby blue but, the pants are black!!! Will try them on before going to get Ezie- I will have my warm leggings on under them as they are light weight plastic feel to them. NO WAY those are going on without something under them.
    I wish I had opened the package sooner. I would have skipped ordering the second jacket and I would have worn the pants before.
    Glad I have them now.
    They are large so hope the pants fit me or I will add more elastic to the waist or put a drawstring in them.(very glad my regular pants(leggings or lounge pants is all I wear) are now mediums instead of large.
    Not sure if I will walk much today- it is raining pretty good but at least I will stay dry when I have to stand and wait for her to come out of class. Not much shelter from the rain where we have to pick the kids up

    Debbie
    Napa Valley, Ca

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,661 Member
    Lisa - thanks very much for your info a couple days ago regarding protein. Cottage cheese with taco meat sounds good - I'm going to cook up some burger, add the seasoning and freeze it in 3 to 4 oz. packages. Easy to thaw and add to chili or just about anything.

    Kmcintosh1988 - So sorry to hear your energy took a hit after Covid. Have you been back to the doctor for complete labs? My DH had RA for nearly 30 years and he struggled with energy even though the joint damage was in remission. There are lots of articles about "long covid" and some docs have treatments, if that's what you have. Hope you start getting better soon. There's too much to do in retirement! :p

    Debbie - I stopped at Grocery Outlet and picked up a decent looking sockeye salmon fillet. I'll get 4 meals out of it. I just took it out of the oven, and it looks good. Will top my salad with it for supper.

    TV's - I unplugged the one in the living room and the one in the bedroom after DH died last May. I get everything I need on my tablet and no commercials - or if they pop up on FB, I can scroll past them or get rid of them. :D

    My health journey I had a "Keto" day yesterday. 37 net carbs. 102 gm protein, 123 gm fat, 23 gm sugar - (mostly from cole slaw mix, greek yogurt). It was interesting. Blood sugar 1 hr after eating lunch was only 110. Astounding.

    I've been down the "Eat to Beat Disease" and "Fast like a Girl" rabbit holes. The fasting book is geared toward younger gals still having periods and how to fast during the different phases of their cycles. She does mention post-menopausal women, and I need to read that part again and watch her videos.

    But one thing I did pick up was having a Keto day after a fasting day (I'm talking only 12 to 16 hours or more) - to keep the insulin down for a little longer. Breaking the fast with an avocado and that sort of thing. So I figured, why not give it a try? I can do a day now and then. But I love my carbs - beans, fruits, starchy vegetables. <3

    I wouldn't mind losing 5 lbs and keeping my blood sugar and insulin down. Giving up sugar and processed foods hasn't been hard as long as I have some fruit and nuts.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Hi I thought the @ worked as a notifier but doesn't seem to.. sigh! Hi to all.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    @bananasandoranges The @ works with someone's screen name

    <3
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2023
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/ Chispas n yogi- *pushed lucy* 1hr 46min 43sec, 42elev, 3.33ap, 102ahr, 125mhr, 6.01mi= 600c
    Strava app = 736c
    Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 37.35min, 256elev, 83aw, 16amph, 119ahr, 145mhr, 10.02mi= 268c
    Strava app = 178c
    Zwift stats- 37.37min, 259elev, 82aw, 60arpm, 15.95amph, 10mi= 178c

    Total cal 868
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
    Allie: You’re in a difficult situation, but that sort of anger is not acceptable. (((Hugs)))

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri



  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    PG 36 — Busy day today will catch up later….

    Gratitude list
    Word of the year: APPRECIATE—- Today I appreciate the sound of children playing in the playground .
    1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think—DONE
    2 List 5 things using each of your senses——DONE
    3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house—tossed Christmas card I had collected
    4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)—This year was jewelry from my ‘adopted’ granddaughter.
    5 Move for at least 30 minutes today—-Done plus #1 again!
    6 Share a goal you achieved last year—-Bringing my car to the car wash one or more times a month!
    7 Slow down and savor one meal today—-Breakfast-savored the texture of my OUI yogurt versus the granola I added.
    8 Who was your favorite teacher—My French teacher in High School. Sister Jeannette
    9 Create something today—-I will work on my crochet - making a granny square afghan out of left over yarn.
    10 What is your favorite lyric from a song—Against the wind, We were running against the wind. We were young and strong, we were running against the wind.
    11 Send a card/note to someone today—Done! Note to DH and card for Uncle’s birthday.
    12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Losing weight and better financial status.
    13 Tell a random person they look "good" today—Done!
    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...

    RVRita in sunny NM
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,899 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Lisa - thanks very much for your info a couple days ago regarding protein. Cottage cheese with taco meat sounds good - I'm going to cook up some burger, add the seasoning and freeze it in 3 to 4 oz. packages. Easy to thaw and add to chili or just about anything.
    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Lanette - From one research junkie to another, I seldom go looking for meat in general, but I'm pushing myself right now because meat provides"heme" iron. Our bodies can absorb as much as one-third of the iron they carry. (https://www.activeiron.com/us/blog/heme-iron-supplements/) The iron we get from plant-based sources is only absorbed at a maximum at one-fifth of what the source supplies. It's one of the reasons vegetarians need to eat more volume to make up for the need for iron. It's also an ongoing issue for those who've had a gastric bypass because the duodenum, which absorbs iron, is bypassed in the procedure.

    Allie - Keeping those lines open to Carmine are important, and I'm glad you can...

    Heather     - Loving the new cover, if that's the image. I haven't opened KDP in a long, long time. Pleased you got there.

    Debbie - Kim - Thank you for posting--the news here basically tells us California is underwater. I'm really over the Chicken Little of the media. Always glad to see y'all both pop up.

    Welcome to everyone who's knew! Step right into the conversational stream anywhere.

    I had a really good morning on the physical side of things, the best in a long time. Also, bought my 13 lottery tickets. On Friday the 13th, had to buy 13 lines--it's over $1 billion, you know. :smiley: I'm always fascinated by the fact that people who would never even think of buying at $999 million can't resist buying that chance for $1 billion. I've decided it's a foible. >:)

    I've been leaving and coming back to this for six hours, so it's time to post.

    Have a good night y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Allie, I’m glad that Carmine seemed to be receptive to at least hearing what you had to say. I hope Tracey will be also. As others have said, and I know you realize, Kyle is not providing a safe environment for his family. I am sorry that you, and the rest of the family, have to deal with it.
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,259 Member
    Vicki there was a recall notice on rechargeable Bisel vacuums on the news tonight. Model # 2551, 2551W, annd 25519. I guess they can overheat when charging and catch on fire. I know cordless vacuums are great to use. I hope yours is not one of these models.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,531 Member
    Worked then Jerry needed to go to a store so I took him. “Then the soup kitchen. I then went to this antiques place to see if they would buy the set of china that MIL had but they can’t. Did buy this M&M dispenser that I don’t think Vince has. The man is actually the husband of one of the ladies who works at the soup kitchen. Then went to Walmart since Vince needed bananas, then to Food Lion to get chicken since I don’t like WalMart’s chicken. This afternoon we took Shadow to the vet. Jess should be here later tonight. This afternoon before the vet made a chicken enchilada casserole for Jess to take home.

    Debbie – I usually freeze my ham. I was concerned that the salt might do something, but it doesn’t

    kylia – thanks for the suggestion.

    Vince got a large TV and put the other large one on the screened in porch. Personally, I think it is much too big

    Tracey – actually, Vince made that snowman. He put a special light in the wreath so that it would light up.

    Allie – OH, Allie, Carmine, and Myles HUG HUG HUG. Sounds like you are making good decision as to talking things out with Carmine. Agree with everyone else

    Slept with Shadow last night. In one sense, it’s a bit of a pain because I have to move my CPAP to that room.

    Michele NC

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