WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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Carol in GA — I agree with you and Lanette. I have also chosen not to do daily, monthly or yearly goals. Barbie says , “everyday is the best day.” I think she is both wise and correct. We can make a difference right now if we choose to do it. ⭐️
Rebecca— Metamorphosis creates change. You have chosen an excellent word. 🌸
Allie— You are a remarkable woman. Many would be bitter about Tom & Elena. You are generous with your kindness. I admire you. 🌺
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Sue B Dew in TX—Good to see your post. ⭐️
Barbie— I like your gratitude lists. They are valuable. ❤️
Dr. Katie— Renew is an excellent goal. ⭐️
Sue in WA— DH is doing better and is working toward getting home. Thany you for your kind words. 💕
Lisa— I am looking forward to seeing you. Good thoughts for Bella and Kelsey. ⭐️
Jeaninie— Good luck for your trip to Europe for your 70th birthday. 🌺
difk 20200 —I hope things go well for Destiny. 🌸
Terri Richardson— DH is back in the hospital. Our daughter was able to get his medicine to him this evening. She is taking it to the hospital now. 💖
Allie— Love the photo of your boy and his happy smile. 😊
I just got home from visiting DH in the hospital. Our daughter got his needed medicine here and is now taking it to the hospital. I am hopeful this will go smoothly, and she can get home safely. ❤️
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Hi Gals,
Barbie thanks so much for keeping us going – like so many of us I count of this each day, sometimes as someone to have a meal with or a place to share, to feel loved, and cared for.
Goals - I was always told to make them at work and then would have a raise based on them and most of the time, I often could not complete the goals because they did not happen to mesh with the changing goals of the company. I hated it, so have never made personal goals beyond getting ready for events or getting a project completed.
Katla – holding you, DH and family in my thoughts during this tough time.
Kelly – so sad to hear about your DD puppy.
Lisa – Hoping Bella is found
Debbie- thinking of you, and of Destiny.
Well New Year’s Day is almost over, and my house is quiet. I had my Mom here for Thursday – today, Saturday and Sunday we included my god kids. During that time I was also watching a friends flock of 12 chickens… which should have meant going over every other day to refresh water and food, and collect eggs. Although in the winter they don’t lay too many.
When the rain came in huge quantities, it changed everything. The family has a large piece of property with a creek in the far back lower area of the property. Then the rain fell and the the creek level went up. I went over to the chickens on Friday and they were wading in their coop. Got in touch with the owners and Saturday morning was at the big box hardware store at 6:30am, bags of bark, erosion control tubes, and a dry bale of straw – over to the chickens, and in the pouring rain I hauled all the stuff to the lower part of the yard – erosion control outside the coop helped reroute water the bark spread into the coop got them able to walk on the top of the bark and not have to wade. Dry straw became clean dry bedding!
Today was dry so a quick visit and collected eggs. The owners were so thankful. It was hard, but really stepping up and being able to physically do the hard work (the property is on 3 levels house at the top, 60 stairs to the level with the chickens, and then down to the creek, probably 20 feet lower) So I did those 60 stairs many many times, and how to move a 60+lb bale of straw and a 50+ bag of chicken food… thank goodness for wagons, wheelbarrows – and at the end of the 3 hours thanks for washer/dryer hot showers and coffee!
I also realized how much I need to work on my fitness, I did it but I was truly exhausted.
New Years evening was our Christmas gift exchange, my god kids, nephew and his girlfriend went in together to get me a tablet. My electronics are very limited, a iphone and a desk top. No music player, no reader, I do have a TV but it is 20 years old and no streaming or connection to the internet. So everytime I wanted to be online I was at my work desk, which really has made it hard to leave work behind at the end of the day. This is an expensive gift for them and yet so exciting for me. I am thrilled.
The boots came and they are so comfy and warm, Mom thought they were ok under pants if you don’t look to close – LOL both my god kids had boots on which she did not realize until later when we all took our shoes off.
Smiles Kim in N. California
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Melatonin doesn't make me drowsy. In fact, I'm debating if it is worth continuing because it doesn't seem to do much at all. Although, I just read I am actually supposed to take it 1-2 hours before bed, so maybe I'll try that this week.
What's in your biochemic phosphates - the ingredients or active ingredients? Is it magnesium?
My grandmother always had a big garden but my mother didn't and I followed in my mother's footsteps. Now I feel like various portions of my garden might be similar to my grandmother's.
Machka in Oz
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Vendor: Hyland's Homeopathic
Fundamental support for cases of fatigue or nervous disturbances.
The five phosphate cell salt remedies are, according to Scheussler's Biochemic Theory, recommended for functional nervous disturbances and brain fatigue due to overwork and worry. While each phosphate cell salt remedy has its own role in our cells, this combination of all five offers fundamental support when nerves are weary or out of sync due to stress or illness.
Uses: Relief of symptoms of nervous exhaustion, irritability and occasional sleeplessness.
Active Ingredients: Calc phos 3X HPUS - Aids normal growth and development, restores tone and strength, aids digestion, and aids with bone and teeth formation. Ferrum phos 3X HPUS - Eases inflammation, acute fevers, weakness. Kali Phos 3X HPUS - Helps to restore health to the nerves of the body, combating the results of excitement, overwork and worry. Mag phos 3X HPUS - Anti-spasmodic, benefits the nervous system, helps ensure rythmic movement of muscular tissue. Natrum phos 3X HPUS - Acid neutralizer, aids in the assimilation of fats and other nutrients.
Inactive Ingredients: Acacia Gum, Lactose N.F.
Warnings: If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen, contact a licensed health care provider. If you are pregnant or nursing, seek the advice of a licensed health care provider before using this product. Keep all medications out of the reach of children.
Directions: Adults & Children Ages 7-12 years: 4 tablets Children Ages 2-6 years: 2 tablets Dissolve under tongue 3 times a day. Use more frequently (every 15 minutes up to 8 doses) with acute conditions.
looks like most places have it listed as out of stock or discontinued.
I found with the melatonin, back when I was taking it all the time,after a while, it didn't do much for me. I stopped and when I did try again a few months later, it really worked.
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Thank You Barbie! I'm a newbie! Lots of inspiring words here. I'm coming off a year of a lot of bad's from way too many deaths/health issues. The health issues can be straightened out "thankful". So my word for 2023 will be "CHOICES ". Happy New Year Everyone !6
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Pork a sauerkraut for New Years and good luck is a Germanic tradition that goes back generations. In my part of US (Ohio) and nearby Pennsylvania there were a lot of German emigrants so the tradition is pretty widespread here. They say that it was thought pigs were good luck because they root forward and turkeys and chickens scratch backward. In any case-sauerkraut is good for the digestive system (those tricky biomes) and I like the taste. It has been part of my New Years day for 68 years so I will continue with my tradition. I am certain other groups/cultures have their own!
Ginny in Ohio
Ah ... my great grandmother may have been aware of this tradition then. However, she didn't pass it on.
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Did Kristin Dowell Dressed Up Drills DVD. Work tomorrow and then bowling.
M – the reason you never eat fowl on New Years is because if you watch a pig, they always have their nose snorting forward and you want to go forward into the new year. A chicken scratches backwards and you don’t want to go back in the new year.
Karen – that movie “Monuments” sounds like a good movie. Which channel is it on? Have I told you what a wonderful sister you are?
Think I’ll go for a walk right now while a load of laundry is in the wash. When I get back I’ll put it in the dryer and then make myself breakfast. After working out, I very seldom feel hungry at first.
Ginny – I didn’t realize that having pork on New Year’s was a German tradition. But that’s OK, I still have my pork. I like sauerkraut, as you can guess Vince doesn’t. The only thing I think about is the amount of sodium in it. That’s one of the reasons I like to make my own when cabbage is on sale.
All the ladies here – I remember someone saying “a problem shared is a problem halved”, and that’s what we do.
Viv – glad you’re better and back here!
Slept in a bit today, but still got up around my usual time. I have to say, I’m not used to staying up so late and I was very tired during the day. I think I sat down to read and fell asleep for a bit
Debbie – if they want to clear out the church in record time, just have me sing. Actually, I have a hard time wearing a mask in church. I can’t even say prayers out loud. For the longest time, tho, I haven’t worn one in church
Rebecca – did you make up that word search list or did you buy it? I think it’s so cool. Hopefully, you got it online and I can get one, too
Lisa – sure hope Bella comes back. What a horrible way to start the new year. How does Cory feel about all this?
Debbie – my heart breaks for Destiny
Gonna go read a bit more, then bed. Work tomorrow.
Michele NC
I bought it at a Hobby Lobby store.😁💖👍🏻
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minicooper452 wrote: »I really, REALLY like this gratitude thing, so I grabbed a boatload of these lists and I tweaked it big time! So I'm going to keep it going... myself. One day you're doing, or NOT doing... like the 1st, the next day you're thinking/reflecting.
1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think
2 List 5 things using each of your senses
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today
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...
1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Does silently working in the garden count?
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
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today
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...
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dlfk202000 wrote: »
Melatonin doesn't make me drowsy. In fact, I'm debating if it is worth continuing because it doesn't seem to do much at all. Although, I just read I am actually supposed to take it 1-2 hours before bed, so maybe I'll try that this week.
What's in your biochemic phosphates - the ingredients or active ingredients? Is it magnesium?
My grandmother always had a big garden but my mother didn't and I followed in my mother's footsteps. Now I feel like various portions of my garden might be similar to my grandmother's.
Machka in Oz
Vendor: Hyland's Homeopathic
Fundamental support for cases of fatigue or nervous disturbances.
The five phosphate cell salt remedies are, according to Scheussler's Biochemic Theory, recommended for functional nervous disturbances and brain fatigue due to overwork and worry. While each phosphate cell salt remedy has its own role in our cells, this combination of all five offers fundamental support when nerves are weary or out of sync due to stress or illness.
Uses: Relief of symptoms of nervous exhaustion, irritability and occasional sleeplessness.
Active Ingredients: Calc phos 3X HPUS - Aids normal growth and development, restores tone and strength, aids digestion, and aids with bone and teeth formation. Ferrum phos 3X HPUS - Eases inflammation, acute fevers, weakness. Kali Phos 3X HPUS - Helps to restore health to the nerves of the body, combating the results of excitement, overwork and worry. Mag phos 3X HPUS - Anti-spasmodic, benefits the nervous system, helps ensure rythmic movement of muscular tissue. Natrum phos 3X HPUS - Acid neutralizer, aids in the assimilation of fats and other nutrients.
Inactive Ingredients: Acacia Gum, Lactose N.F.
Warnings: If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen, contact a licensed health care provider. If you are pregnant or nursing, seek the advice of a licensed health care provider before using this product. Keep all medications out of the reach of children.
Directions: Adults & Children Ages 7-12 years: 4 tablets Children Ages 2-6 years: 2 tablets Dissolve under tongue 3 times a day. Use more frequently (every 15 minutes up to 8 doses) with acute conditions.
looks like most places have it listed as out of stock or discontinued.
I found with the melatonin, back when I was taking it all the time,after a while, it didn't do much for me. I stopped and when I did try again a few months later, it really worked.
Like this: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/62750/tissue-salts-comb-5-nerve-tonic-125-tablets
I'll have to see if my Chemist Warehouse has it.
M in Oz1 -
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Lanette - I enjoyed reading your lists.
Rebecca - I love the word search
Barbie - my daughter reads like you. She was reading at a grade 5 level in grade 2. Her teacher was called out by the principal because when all the other students were asked to read aloud she wasn’t. When he asked her why she said it was obvious that she could read. He told the teacher that Lauryn needed to be able to show off her skills as well.
Sue - glad that you have everything running again. It’s been cold there hasn’t it?
Lisa - I hope Bella returns home soon.
Kim - that was a lot of work with the chickens. I’m so happy for you, your Godchildren and nephew really thought of what could help you.
I’m glad your Mom approved of the boots. How does she feel about stilettos?
I had a long day. I picked Michaela up and we went shopping. I came home and worked on getting some things back in place from Christmas. I bought new lamps from the return of my suitcase and still have $10 left. I think I’ll buy some greenery to stick in containers tomorrow.
I find getting through January and February so difficult. The darkness really bothers me. I put some fairy lights on a plant I have, I bought a new scent warmer and the lamps, that should all help.
Tomorrow I am taking Michaela home and then coming home to finish getting the house organized before going back to work on Tuesday. I still have two vacation days for this year. I may take a day later in January.
Then another in March. I have a long weekend in February.
Michaela modelled her new clothes so we could send pictures to her Mom. This was her favourite. It will look cuter with tights.
The last week went too fast and I’m still tired.
Tracey in Edmonton
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My heart is hurting about Bella and Chappie. Animal deaths and disappearances are excruciating for me; always have been, since I was a little girl.
Tracey, Thank you for the kind words about my posts. I read your posts with great interest as well!
Kim, OMG. No words.
Karen in VIrginia
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Lisa - hope Bella finds her way back.
Kim - good job with the chickens. We had a chicken ranch when I was in Jr. High. I had more than enough of the critters. People ask since we have 10 acres why we don't have chickens, no thanks.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA3 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I find getting through January and February so difficult. The darkness really bothers me. I put some fairy lights on a plant I have, I bought a new scent warmer and the lamps, that should all help.
The last week went too fast and I’m still tired.
Tracey in Edmonton
That's one of the reasons I got in the habit of leaving my Christmas decorations up till February! I don't do well with the dark part of the year which was, fortunately, around Christmas in Canada.
I also had a fake ficus tree (which a lot of people thought looked real) in my apartment in Winnipeg which I draped with white twinkle lights. That helped too.
Here, the dark part of the year is at a time when there's nothing going on. It's just dark.
Machka in Oz
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1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think – yep it was, checked timer at less than halfway through.
Thank you Barbie. You continue to lead and inspire. Thanks!
Welcome cpastrick4243 Nene from Ont , @Tracytheknitter and @kpolencheck!
Karen, thanks for buoyant but not clicking. YOU are the godsend to your brother.
Machka the 2022 highlights question has been very helpful. My first reaction was that nothing exciting happened and was a little blue about that. Then felt that boring is good, nothing really bad happened. Eventually memories of events or accomplishments began to bubble up. Will come up with a list later, maybe. Those blueberries look luscious!
Michele we do have recycling pickup but its at the pavement, a half mile from our house. Joe takes the garbage can down but doesn’t want to make two trips, so I just drop it off at the recycling center when I’m in town. Mama always had herring :sick: at New Year’s for luck. :sick: :sick: :sick:
Kelly so sorry to hear about Chappie. So glad you were there for DD. ((hugs))
Heather like your and Johnny’s efforts, but Edie’s “Walk in the woods” is amazing!
Lanette so many of your guidelines resonated that I copied it to my decktop for reference when I’m stuck in worry/fear mode.
Katla keep warm and safe!
Viv and Suebdew so good to see you both posting again!
Lisa sending “come back Bella” vibes and ((hugs)) to Kels. Putting a lot of hope in the fact Bella’s chipped.
Jeannie Europe? Wow!
Debbie prayers intensified for Destiny (and Karen in VA’s Josephina Ballerina.)
Kim bravissima! What a good neighbor and blessing to those chickens you are! Had to laugh at “both my god kids had boots on which she did not realize until later when we all took our shoes off.”
Tracey your “…how does she feel about stilettos?” to Kim made me snort my water. :laugh:
Keeping same monthly intentions. Trying “Be of good cheer” for annual motto.
Done:01/01: Move: 2 sets pt, dogs to powerline, Jeopardy walking active mins:202 steps:7906
Fuel: plants running count for week so far=6: apple, basil, bell pepper-orange, jicama, snap peas, wheat-pasta. CI<CO=223
Live: Joe, readings, BP, church and fellowship. Wt:137.3
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer.
January: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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Did Kristin Dowell Dressed Up Drills DVD. Work tomorrow and then bowling.
M – the reason you never eat fowl on New Years is because if you watch a pig, they always have their nose snorting forward and you want to go forward into the new year. A chicken scratches backwards and you don’t want to go back in the new year.
Karen – that movie “Monuments” sounds like a good movie. Which channel is it on? Have I told you what a wonderful sister you are?
Think I’ll go for a walk right now while a load of laundry is in the wash. When I get back I’ll put it in the dryer and then make myself breakfast. After working out, I very seldom feel hungry at first.
Ginny – I didn’t realize that having pork on New Year’s was a German tradition. But that’s OK, I still have my pork. I like sauerkraut, as you can guess Vince doesn’t. The only thing I think about is the amount of sodium in it. That’s one of the reasons I like to make my own when cabbage is on sale.
All the ladies here – I remember someone saying “a problem shared is a problem halved”, and that’s what we do.
Viv – glad you’re better and back here!
Slept in a bit today, but still got up around my usual time. I have to say, I’m not used to staying up so late and I was very tired during the day. I think I sat down to read and fell asleep for a bit
Debbie – if they want to clear out the church in record time, just have me sing. Actually, I have a hard time wearing a mask in church. I can’t even say prayers out loud. For the longest time, tho, I haven’t worn one in church
Rebecca – did you make up that word search list or did you buy it? I think it’s so cool. Hopefully, you got it online and I can get one, too
Lisa – sure hope Bella comes back. What a horrible way to start the new year. How does Cory feel about all this?
Debbie – my heart breaks for Destiny
Gonna go read a bit more, then bed. Work tomorrow.
Michele NC
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Hello ladies!
Suebdew welcome back!
I've been thinking more about goals for 2023, and being true to my intentions. I have a fitness program and a diet program and a meditation habit, but I get sidetracked. My word is diligence, and to me it means that I will follow my programs and not fall off the wagon. That doesn't mean zero skips, but it means not saying one thing and doing another. Not keeping my word is corrosive to me, and I have to work on that. Especially when I say I am done eating for the day, or that I will have a small portion of red meat.
Today was not the best start. I was up late, so I slept in instead of walking. Then I had a second helping of meat. I ended up four hundred calories over. There's work to be done.
Annie in Delaware
Me too. I remember Heather rejoicing a few years back when she realized she is someone who keeps her word. It resonated with me then, and it resonates with me now.
Karen in Virginia1
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