WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member


    Gratitude list
    Word of the year: APPRECIATE—- Today I appreciate my health.


    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) 1. I got to go to TN to attend my daughter’s wedding last year, My brother from AZ came to visit us in NM, I experienced my first 5.4 earthquake in NM this past December.
    15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week—Called my mom, and texted my 3 kids.
    16 What made you smile today—-The beautiful scenery on my morning wetlands walk.
    17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for—17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for—! Picture in spoiler


    On my morning walk. You can see Captain Mountain in the background (where Billy the Kid had his hideout)
    18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...heat, air conditioning, water, sewer, a roof over my head, a car, internet, electronics, clothes, shoes, medicines, food, means of cooking, refrigerator, use of a freezer, use of a washer/dryer, books, writing utensils, everything I use every day!
    19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently—Done!
    20 Write down five things you like about yourself. I’m tenacious, my hair color, my love of learning, my ability to mediate, my technology abilities.
    21 Pay it forward in some way—to be accomplished
    22 What do you most desire in your life right now?—Being debt free.
    23 Go an entire day without complaining—-This is going to tough!
    24 What about you makes you special? My patience
    25 Spend time with a loved one—My DH (do it every day!)
    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
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    Any readers on here use the Goodreads app? It logs the books your read, either automatically if you use a Kindle or you can add them manually. I use it both ways. It is like a social media app for readers. You can add friends then recommend or rate books you have read. You can make your additions private or not. Gives you an idea on what to read next, etc. Pretty cool app. If you have it or want me to add you, just PM me or look for me: Rita D’Elia.

    RVRita
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,272 Member
    edited January 2023
    minicooper452 wrote: »
    OMGosh Debbie, that's tough... after taking care of them for so long, not to get to say goodbye would be heartbreaking. But I can certainly see how you don't miss "caring" for them. THREE at a time! WOAH!

    Wow Michele... just, wow. So sorry.

    So excited! Lacy got a new job, coding. She's spent the last year-and-a half studying and taking her exam. She passed last month and started looking for a job where she could work from home. She called yesterday and told us that she'd gotten one with Fairview and would we like to go out to dinner to celebrate! WOOHOO!!!

    25 Spend time with a loved one... my best friend, my husband
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
    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...

    It was hard at times, a great learning experience. I had taken care of newborns often and prefer them over the school age kids(have always said, I would rather have 5 in diapers than 2 school age kids)
    I had been looking for a new family for my daycare as I had just lost one and only had the one boy.
    The triplet's mom contacted me. She had been looking. With licensing, we could only have three under age two and no other provider around had three openings- most had just one or two and she wasn't going to split them up into two different daycares. It took a while to figure out how to feed all three at once but after a while, it got easy. Set a routine, even adding in nebulizer treatments when they were needed. They were preemies 6 1/2 weeks early (3lbs3 oz, 3lbs 5oz and 4lbs-
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    Emma was the biggest at birth but a lot smaller soon after and still is). I got them on a schedule and kept them on it. Nap time was a big deal- they needed a routine and I needed a little break. As they got older, they still laid down and rested with a book or a Disney movie on, just some quiet time. Most days, even when they said they weren't tired, they fell asleep.
    The mom and I both agreed when they were 4 that it really was a lot easier to take care of them/deal with them when they were infants compared to the constant arguments between them when they were older.

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,793 Member
    Lanette - Your Prime is twice the price of ours in the UK. :o I wonder why. Hope ours doesn't go up to that level, because there is no way I can afford that!

    Completely stuffed with haggis. Oouuff! :p

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,272 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies! <3

    Playing a little catch up here. Warning - Long post, lol.




    Debbie - oh my gosh, what cute triplets. Bet they kept you busy. Sounds like your DH has a good business going with his comic books and has an excellent eye for buying them and finding deals. I'll bet good Deli managers are hard to find and keep. At our local Safeway, seems that there's constant turnover in the deli, everyone is always new. BUT the employees do a great job, so no complaints.

    I'm glad your DH had a good job and good retirement. Corporate was probably very sad so see him go, sounds like he was a dedicated employee. Hope he gets things resolved with that manager. Once we're retired, our BS meters are on a hair trigger. :D


    Amazon - continues to deteriorate in my opinion. I read yesterday as of Feb. 20, they will no longer have the "smiles" program which was a great fundraiser. And, they pulled a fast one on me last weekend. I decided to finally try out Crocs, and found some evidently unpopular color at a great price so put them in my shopping cart. Got distracted, and when I went back a couple hours later to push the "purchase" button the price had gone up $3.00! That had never happened before. I'm seriously thinking of giving up the Prime - almost $150 a year now and start sourcing things locally. Even if I have to pay a dollar or two extra, I think it might be an overall savings. I see I can get Britbox and Acorn without going through Amazon. My Prime is due to renew in July. I'll check it out thoroughly before I decide - can I still get rewards if I don't have prime and so forth. I've heard they are having some financial issues and Jeff Bezos might come back.


    Have a great day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Dh has not sold many of his comic books- he has paid the service to have some graded but has just talked about selling. He has sold a few on ebay but not much. He spends a lot more than he makes on his comics/toys. He has collected toys and comics since he was a kid and most are still in perfect/unopened condition. People look at pictures in his room and ask what toy store it is.
    He needs to start selling his and his brother's collection while they are still in good shape. Son is not interested in them.
    Work is better. The store manager is being super nice to everyone right now because all employees have to fill out an evaluation on her.
    She talked to dh this morning. Like a real person ;). She wants to make sure he gets his 24hrs a week so it doesn't affect our medical. Actually listened to him when he suggested a few things to make the department run better and listened when he explained what was going on before she got transferred back there. It is making him less irritated at home which is appreciated.
    He started when he was 17yrs old, that is why he was able to "retire" so young. He has worked at just about every Safeway around, all the way down to Oakland which was a terrible commute. He retired out of the store 6min drive from our house. He wants to just work there because of that. I totally understand. When he was working full time, he was able to come home for lunch every day- an hour lunch and only 15min at most driving to/from work. He would eat a quick lunch, lay down for half an hour and then go back to work, or grab a quick shower and be refreshed to go back to finish the shift.

    I saw the email about stopping the Amazon Smiles. The church didn't get a bunch but it was nice to have that available.
    Dh spends so much at Amazon, it is worth keeping Prime for him because of the free shipping. We get packages all the time. We had four just yesterday. i am sure he uses it for the movies/music too. I haven't yet. I do shop but not a lot(but do like the free shipping)

    Debbie

  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    Lisa--Thanks for sharing the bread recipe. I have an amish cookbook and love the bread recipe in there. Been a while since I have taken the time to make some. But think I will try next weekend.
    Heather--I love the orange flowers.
    Allie--What a cute picture of Alfie. He loves so loveable.
    Went to the doctor yesterday. He did xrays of both knees and told me I have bone on bone with lots of arthritis. He injected it and said he can do that every 3 months long as it helps. But I will need double knee replacements sometime.A lot to think about and it is feeling better today. Going to take it easy and what to get back to the gym next week. Working on not letting it get me down. I am having problems dealing with being 65.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,272 Member
    I think I am going to head over to walk a little earlier so I can walk longer , plus maybe warm up. The living room is freezing, hands are aching from the cold while I sit here.
    Dh worked his normal midnight-8:30 am Wed. shift so, after taking care of his mom, he is home and napping.
    He doesn't have a delivery that has to be signed for today(one yesterday and one tomorrow) plus son's girlfriend is here and awake. So, I don't have to stay here.
    Ezie gets out early today so need to get over at least a half hour earlier than usual. I don't mind- I get more walking time plus actually get a parking spot not blocks away from the school. She is a lazy one and would take us forever to get to the car. All the kids at the whole school get out at the same time on Wed. The rest of the week, it is just the three kindergarten classes that get out at the same time. Parking can be bad on those days but Wed. are always worse(and when it was raining, even worse)

    Have a wonderful Wednesday ladies.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,956 Member
    edited January 2023
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Debbie,


    question about "Let it knead in the bowl for ten minutes,"
    So, do I knead it in the bowl then on the board or let it rest for ten minutes then put on the board?

    I am very new to this(used to use my bread machine when I did make bread.)

    I have my second batch of banana yeast rolls ready to go in the oven in 10 min.

    I will try setting my pressure cooker on warm for five minutes before putting the dough in and turning it off when I do put the dough in it and let it just stay in it to rise until double in size. Having it on warm, it left a dryer spot on it, like it did yesterday when I made it(but I messed up and it was on warm for 20 min instead of 5)

    The flavor is great, just want to keep practicing- DH says they remind him a little Hawaiian bread.

    Think I might try a mango next time I have extras that are over ripe


    It’s a typo. It should read “let it rest in the bowl for ten minutes"


    THANK YOU Karen- I fixed it on my copy of the recipe.
    Sorry to keep this going, but that was absolutely NOT a typo. Once the bread has completely come together and is pulled away from the sides of the bowl, you should knead it for ten minutes, either in the bowl of a stand mixer (which is what I was referring to), or by your hands. Without that, you won't develop any of the gluten, and it will be flat as a pancake.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    <3
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,706 Member
    More Amazon thoughts-

    OK, I penciled it out. So far, the rewards from using my Amazon Prime Chase card more than pay for the yearly Prime fees, and gives me free shipping - as Debbie mentioned - and access to Prime videos.

    And I agree with Barbie, Amazon often has items a person can't find elsewhere.

    I've had to up my game to be a more savvy shopper with them - only buy from Amazon unless I know and trust the supplier (so no costly return charges I have to pay for) and hit the "buy" button right after it goes into the card so no fishy price hike, lol.

    Heather - maybe our Prime is higher here due to the cost of shipping?

    Lanette B)


  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,905 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Have you ever found that when you have a problem, or something on your mind, all kinds of things pop up to help you? Today I have been helped by posts on Instagram, by podcasts, which seem exactly tailored to my current anxiety. I am so grateful. :)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    With my tablet, I can mention to my middle sister about the importance of keeping her skin and hair clean in private chat in Facebook messenger, and my Facebook feed is filled with products that help with that. Its pretty creepy! So you phone and computer listens and makes note of what you say or click "like".
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,905 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    KJ that little imp doesn’t look one tiny bit scared! Please add me to Rebecca’s (and Lanette’s) Dear Ms Spicy Chicken Nugget request to join your play group. I am 72, don’t always play well with others, but nap very very well.
    Heather, Bea is quite the accomplished baker!


    Only through pg 65 but time to scoot to line dance class, post office, Freddie’s…
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer.
    January: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    Our group is getting bigger! We need to move it to a tropical resort or spa.😁💖
    Rebecca
    Assistant to Spicy Nugget
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,272 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Debbie,


    question about "Let it knead in the bowl for ten minutes,"
    So, do I knead it in the bowl then on the board or let it rest for ten minutes then put on the board?

    I am very new to this(used to use my bread machine when I did make bread.)

    I have my second batch of banana yeast rolls ready to go in the oven in 10 min.

    I will try setting my pressure cooker on warm for five minutes before putting the dough in and turning it off when I do put the dough in it and let it just stay in it to rise until double in size. Having it on warm, it left a dryer spot on it, like it did yesterday when I made it(but I messed up and it was on warm for 20 min instead of 5)

    The flavor is great, just want to keep practicing- DH says they remind him a little Hawaiian bread.

    Think I might try a mango next time I have extras that are over ripe


    It’s a typo. It should read “let it rest in the bowl for ten minutes"


    THANK YOU Karen- I fixed it on my copy of the recipe.
    Sorry to keep this going, but that was absolutely NOT a typo. Once the bread has completely come together and is pulled away from the sides of the bowl, you should knead it for ten minutes, either in the bowl of a stand mixer (which is what I was referring to), or by your hands. Without that, you won't develop any of the gluten, and it will be flat as a pancake.

    Thanks Lisa!!


  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,272 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    More Amazon thoughts-

    OK, I penciled it out. So far, the rewards from using my Amazon Prime Chase card more than pay for the yearly Prime fees, and gives me free shipping - as Debbie mentioned - and access to Prime videos.

    And I agree with Barbie, Amazon often has items a person can't find elsewhere.

    I've had to up my game to be a more savvy shopper with them - only buy from Amazon unless I know and trust the supplier (so no costly return charges I have to pay for) and hit the "buy" button right after it goes into the card so no fishy price hike, lol.

    Heather - maybe our Prime is higher here due to the cost of shipping?

    Lanette B)

    You don't have to be a Prime member to get their Chase card benifits- The Prime is in dh's name. I have my own cc account that is not attached to him or the prime account.

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Worked, then stopped at Sam’s to pick up my new glasses, then Michael’s to get aida cloth, then Aldi to do a little shopping, then on my way home Kohl’s to return the potato masher I got for Jess. I did see a few Halloween things on sale 80% off and it looks like next month I’ll be getting a $5 coupon so I’ll get them then. And if they’re not there...oh well.

    Carla – congrats to Lacy

    The plan for tomorrow is to do Kathy Anderson’s Step Workout for Beginners DVD then go to BK just to peel and slice the onions. Then I’m thinking I’ll go to the Dollar General since they’re the only ones who have the distilled water we like, then next door to Food Lion to get tortillas on sale, there must be a way to get from there to the WalMart in Conover so I’ll see if they have the saltines we like, by then the lady who does alterations should be open. Remember I told you I picked up Vince’s fanny pack that we use at Daytona? Well, seems she put in a new zipper, but there’s no pull. So I have to ask her how you close it, we sure can’t figure that out.

    Vince heard that some higher-up said that Harley was going to go to all electric. Has anyone else heard this? If they do, I wonder how their clientele will take to this????

    For the most part, Amazon delivers pretty quickly. They aren’t always the cheapest, tho. I’ve been waiting for months for these Birkenstocks that I want. A friend who lives in Germany is going to send me them. Even tho with the shipping, they’ll be expensive. But then again, I know that they’ll last a long time (my last ones did) so in the end it’ll be worth it. I’ve also been waiting for a pair of gray jeans to be in stock and they’re never in stock

    Rebecca – more food porn…

    Heather – great flowers

    pip -I’m with the others, stop beating yourself up. It’s not like you killed anyone, did you. Before you know it, this’ll be a thing of the past. Everyone is right, ***KITTEN**** happens

    Rita – what I hate about getting old(er) is that it takes SOOO long to heal

    Beth – hope your husband gets better real fast. MORE snow for you??????

    Sue WA – good luck at the cardiologist and have a safe trip

    Lisa – the only thing I do regarding social media is Facebook and that’s mainly to keep in touch with the kids. Don’t do Twitter, don’t do Instagram or Snapchat. Can’t be bothered

    Off to Newcomer bowling.

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    :)
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Lisa Thanks for your kind words!

    Annie in Delaware
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,155 Member


    Intentions for today:
    ♦️weekly Grocery shopping ✔️
    ♦️sort emails✔️
    ♦️solid habits✔️

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

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,694 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    I'm seeing thoughts changing among Podiatrists and PT's about shoes - now going for flat soles, wide toe boxes. So Hoka's and New Balance with the 1" heels and lifted up toe box (so the foot "rolls" and takes pressure off the metatarsals) might not be so good for everyone. Going barefoot, my feet don't hurt and my balance is much improved. Crocs are recommended.

    I'll need to go shoe shopping one of these days but I'm taking my time. Need to keep my feet happy.

    Have a great day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    I have thin heel lifts in my Hoka's now, at the advice of my most recent Podiatrist. I've also got them in a couple other pair of shoes. I find I have fewer foot problems if I wear a very slight heel.

    I've been told that Crocs are good, but they're just too wide for me.

    However, I do need the wide toe box, so I buy men's hiking shoes that lace up. That way I've got the wider toe box, but I can tighten them up toward the ankle so they don't fall off.


    Amazon - I order things once or twice a year. They keep trying to sell me Prime, but there's no point.


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,694 Member
    edited January 2023
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    Morning peeps- I see a few women counting their steps, I’ve never kept track of them and keep forgetting to log them. When I do notice, it’s usually over 15k each day, due to walking the 6 miles no doubt. Well .we take off this morning. Wish me luck , hoping I don’t f$&*k something else up

    This is a Step - Distance - Calories calculator

    https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/health/steps-km.php

    According to it, 10,000 steps is 7 km (for me, at my height).

    My longish lunch walks are about 5 km which is 7100 steps. I do another kilometer as part of my commute plus walking around the office and climbing stairs, plus walking Rhody when I get home, plus walking around the house doing housework etc.



    Have a great trip!!


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,694 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    Heather ... happy looking flowers!

    My son feels fine ... and pray he remains covid-free because he just started a new job on Monday and they've been told that more than one day of illness and they're fired!?! Not quite sure how they get away with that. My husband is holed up in the back bedroom and is pretty miserable and I wear a mask when I take his meals to him. Lots of sanitizing going on here. My mom's facility was made aware that she's been exposed and they'll watch her for 10 days for symptoms and test on day five.

    Beth near Buffalo where it's snowing hard.

    Is it more than one day of illness without a medical certificate?
    We're allowed 2 or 3 days without a certificate, and then questions start to be asked.

    I hope your husband gets well quickly and the rest of the family is well.

    M in Oz

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