WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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I spent the morning WhatsApping friends about the book. Got lots of pings in response.
I created a bookmark with the cover photo on it, to hand to random people I meet, but I will have to get it onto my laptop for multiple printing on one page.
Also ordered author's copies.
So, a busy morning.
At lunchtime there was another ping and it was my ex, who had , quite by chance, discovered my 3rd memoir, Where Am I? He seemed upset that he wasn't included as a shadow. I replied that I was trying to spare our blushes.
He was also upset that I hadn't told him about that book.
I said I had just published another one and he has a chapter. He asked me to send him one....
I have been avoiding tackling our marriage because of the children and because he is still alive. The others are dead or dying. I've tried to be just a little tactful. It seems he feels he wasn't important enough, but that is sooo not true. My grief at the ending of our marriage was the worst I have ever felt about anything.
Oh well, I guess this is inevitable . Personal writing is a fine line to walk.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx 😘8 -
I tried a different style and had another go at the Edie painting. The face is not as recognisable, but I'm happy with the rest of the post-impressionist pastiche.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx7 -
Good Wednesday!
Rebecca and Vicki Thank you!
Lisa Your comments about the zero turn ring so true! I have several customers whose wives now won't let them cut the grass because they love the zero turn! My SIL uses mowing as a stress reliever. I really enjoy it, but my DH insists on paying someone to do it because of our crazy schedules.
Vicki Wow! What awful things to say to your child! Such a tender time. Words really do hurt. I am glad you are here with all of us!
Debbie The water pictures are beautiful but that is a lot of water in a short time.
Ginny- Miami Valley and Kettering Health Network. I will take KHN all day long. My GP is with a small group- Providence.
Rosemarie My husband and his sister own the lawnmower shop. I manage most of it. I really do enjoy it MOST of the time. The occasional grump *kitten* customer and lack of respect from DH and SIL make other days difficult. When I get behind on my work, I get frustrated. Would love to have someone to help with some of the paperwork, but no one else can seem to do it correctly. Would also love to have someone to help keep the front and shop area clean, but apparently no one sees the mess but me. So weird. I can still do everything I have always done but it seems to take me longer
Michele You are correct! Jerry is not your problem! Nice job standing up for yourself!
Allie, Tracey, Sue and Ginny Prayers, comfort, and ((HUGS))
Mammy Welcome! Join in conversations as desired. Lots going on, but so much support!
I was super productive again yesterday! Got parts orders in, emails taken care of, inventory in computer, DH to doctor appointment, a bunch of invoicing done, massage, and desk cleared off at home. Shredded, filed, put away, and bills ready to pay. Also read over half of Heather's book-"Me I am"
I heard two songs yesterday that just "spoke" to me. One made me laugh-"Beer or Gasoline" by Chris Young. Basically he says since a 6 pack or a gallon are the same price, he reckons he will be walking more! The other follows today's list question. Kelsea Ballerini "What I have". It is simple, pleasing, and touches home.
Machka and Pip You both definitely inspire us all to move more!
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for-Clean surfaces!
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
Heat
Warm bed
Sturdy house
Favorite cars for all moods
Hot water
Electronics- cell phone and lap top (grateful and hateful relationship 😉
Warm clothes
Money to get what I need or want
Need to get off here, pay bills, and get ready for work.
Hugs!
Encouragement!
Love!
Kylia in Ohio feeling Thankful for all of you!
Awww thanks
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Today is my 3950 logging streak. Divide that by 365, that’s 10.82 years :0)11
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Up early this morning to do the weekly grocery shopping. Not done much since then except sleep in front of the TV. Energy is not high today.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri4 -
Kylia I did manage one year to keep poinsettia alive til the next year but did not get much color. I took it outside in the summer and tried to give it the darkness it needed. We are so far north and it is a plant with Mexican origins. I am enjoying the white one I bought for our church display. It will probably need to go by the end of February.2
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Poinsettia are hard to keep alive and harder yet to get to turn color the second time. There is a HUGE greenhouse complex near me that grows many of the poinsettia's for the USA and even the head lights from a farm road affected the darkness required to get the poinsettia's from setting color, so during the fall the greenhouse is covered in black out curtains. It's an interesting tour. As Margaret said they are originally from Mexico and need a pretty narrow temperature window, and are picky about water, not to little or to much... I just buy one each year.... LOL
smiles Kim in N. California4 -
I've seen second year poinsettia, but never one that looked full or pretty. Mostly they get scraggly.
Off to the dentist!
Annie in Delaware3 -
Gratitude list
Word of the year: APPRECIATE—- Today I appreciate my ability to read!1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think—DONE17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for—17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for—! Picture in spoiler
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.
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
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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TerriRichardson112 wrote: »Not done much since then except sleep in front of the TV. Energy is not high today.
☘️ Terri
Ditto here, but it's because of the rain, I think... The rain's supposed to clear us in a few hours, but it's been dripping all dang morning.
Spent an hour on the phone checking with the VA pharmacy on the pain medication renewal. (Always an issue). Then she sent me to my "care team," for 20 minutes on hold before finally talking to someone who verified that yes, I did request it 7 days ago, and it did go to the nurse, who did send it to the doctor, and he never approved it to the pharmacy. I told the pharmacy lady that the last doc I saw was the director of the whole region (stepping in for a doctor who quit) so she made sure to rope the boss into the urgent email messaging. That should set a fire under someone's butt.
Heather, I had to laugh at the ex-husband's reaction to Where Am I? Well done on the upload for the book. I look forward to reading it!
Vicki, Families have the ability to be so brutal. So much sympathy, my dear. Was out in the back yard with my brothers, who were giving 14-year-old me a ration of ca-ca about how fat I was when my oldest brother's wife leaned out the window and said, "Stop teasing that poor fat child, you'll give her a complex!" Unforgotten nearly 50 years later. It wasn't right, but it taught me a lot. For it to come from your mother, though, that's beyond the pale. I'm so sorry.
I just can't find any energy today to do anything. Makes me a little apprehensive about those iron tests from yesterday. REALLY do not want to have to move on to more radical treatments for it.
No use worrying about it, but then again, when I worry about something and it turns out fine, it makes me so happy! My best friend and I decided long ago that we keep the Earth turning on its axis purely from our worrying (you're welcome!) My husband calls it the WOW (Worry Of the Week). He started calling it that before we even got married! My name is Lisa and I'm a wart--a worrywart.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa
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Oops....grabbed a package of tuna from cabinet for my salad today for lunch. Ate two bites then saw expiration date on package..last January! I feel comfortable a short time after dates, but not a whole year! Berries, cheese, and crackers for lunch now.1
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Today is day 3 for me. I am trying to get a schedule made up to make this new part of my life fit in. I work full-time as an aircraft engine mechanic and assembler as well as homeschooling my 17-year-old grandson, who is in the 11 grade. In the past, I went from 240 to 150 using the SparkPeople program. Things got hectic, Sparkpeople closed down, and I'm now back up to 185. I feel I lost focus on myself and have started to feel really old. I had 3 weeks of vacation recently and did nothing but lie in bed and watch TV. I decided I need to get back to living. So here I am.
On another note, Heather UK, I would love to know the name of your book. I listen to Audible books every day. I go through 3 to 4 books a week. I'm always looking for new books, and it would be nice actually to know an Author of something I have read.
I myself have written software manuals and compiled a tool catalog for my work. I always wanted to write books but don't have the confidence to do so.7 -
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MammySher - My books come with a caution. Read all the blurbs and reviews carefully before you decide it's for you. They are all on Amazon under my name, Heather Eyles. The latest one is MEMORY BOXES. It's mainly poetry with a bit of context thrown in.
Off soon to my meeting. I'm a bit churned up by my ex suddenly contacting me out of the blue. It will pass.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Well, went and got my blood drawn, should be able to get a gander at my test results by tomorrow evening, hopefully. I'll be talking to the doc on Thursday morning by phone.
Regarding mowing, Corey and I kinda slug it out for who gets to mow the area around the house. Mowing with that zero-turn beastie is so much fun. I'm so dang short, and my arms are short, that I honestly can't push it to it's fastest speed, much as I want to. Comes under the heading of "idiot-proofing," I suppose. It is seriously fun, absolutely no exercise whatsoever since I'm sitting down, but seeing a couple of acres look beautiful in just an hour is like magic. I do like instant gratification...
One of my chores for the winter is pulling that seat off and reupholstering it completely, it's in tatters.
Deb in VA, I remember you. How are you? Whatcha been up to? Inquiring minds want to know...
Rebecca, you are one of the sweetest natured human beings in the known world, and Athena looks like you. From all the pictures, she has your nature, as well.
Heather, poems do odd thing to margins in Kindle. Once the book is up and going completely, get one of your friends there to look at the pages, and get one of us here in the U.S. to do it. The "technical support," isn't much help on that note. If worst comes to worst, you can do a good screenshot and upload a recalcitrant one as an image, get the size exactly right, and it won't give you any more problems.
Not a good day out and about, but they can't all be. But... that's why I built that colitis kitbag that I carry every where, with an extra pair of sweatpants and underwear, and everything else I need, just in case. Today is the second time I've used them. It would be nice if it were the last. I have my doubts, but then, doubts are easier on my bent little psyche than hope.
Hope it's been a good day for everyone,
Much love,
Lisa in AR
What a nice thing to say. I appreciate you! We really need to be friends on Facebook so we can video chat with each other! The gal I made friends here, well we video chatted and I tell ya, I put her to sleep with the tone of my voice! Hahaha! She was so embarrassed and said it was the tone, not that I was boring or anything😂😂. I laughed at that situation!
Athena also gets her sweet nature from not consuming sugar. She never drinks soda, and the other grandma told me that once when she was visiting, she give Athena a sip of her soda, and her daughter yelled at her big time! She is hyper enough is what I say. I have never attended so many tea parties and picnics being in the company of my Athena! She is a sweet like energy sucker! I had to tell her that all the tea parties needed to happen in the mountains (green beach towel on the couch), or at the seashore, (blue beach towel). I just couldn't comfortably sit on the floor of her bedroom.😜
Hugs
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Lisa Since my gallbladder was removed I have similar bathroom issues as you. I don't call it a colitis bag, but if going further than 15 mins from home I pack extras and wipes. **kitten** happens at the most inconvenient times! Hugs! Know that you aren't alone! I have left customers suddenly at counter occasionally.0
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Did a body pump DVD today. Went to the library so they could use the 3D Printer to make these battery holders for Vince for the Christmas decorations. This way the batteries are in this case and won’t short out. Then went for my walk, got dinner ready, meals for next week thought out.
Well, I’m decided that I’m no longer going to take Jerry home. I think I told you all a while ago that I refused to have opened containers of any sort in my car. I didn’t care if it was holy water, I wouldn’t have it. Well, up until now Jerry has been respectful of my feelings. As a matter of fact, one day he told me he threw away part of a beer so that he wouldn’t have an opened container in my car. I said “thank you for respecting my feelings”. Well, today he told me that when he got home he was going to finish the beer. To me, that means he started it, so I said (not accused) “Jerry, you don’t have an opened container in my car, do you?”. Well, he went off like you wouldn’t believe. Actually, when we got to his house, I thanked god. I don’t think he thinks I saw it, but I did see him giving me the finger. When I got home, I was, literally, shaking from his anger outburst. I WILL NOT put up with this. Tomorrow, I’ll just tell Angel that I won’t be taking Jerry home any more and why. Guess he’ll just have to wait until someone else can take him home. Not my problem.
Barbara – yes, I do that stretch. But I really can’t do it at work, that’s the only thing. But I do do it after I work out like doing spinning. Or really, any sort of cardio machine.
Kylia – your height/weight sounds a lot like mine. Only, when I was around 60, I weighed in the 120’s (sometimes even the teens). Now that I’m older by about 8 years, I’m finding that I’m in the 130’s (boo). I’m trying to get lower, but it just doesn’t seem to be happening. I, too, miss the days when a doctor would actually listen and not just give you stock, textbook answers. So many times you have to diagnose yourself.
Allie – I remember when the kids were teens (and you wonder why I have gray hair….lol) at times I would, literally, lock myself in the bathroom and read the book “Get Out Of My Life, but First Would You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall”. One thing the book pointed out, and it’s so true, “the more they pull away, the more they come back”. Might be a good book for Tracey to read.
Pip – I like mowing the lawn, I really do. For one thing, there’s that calorie burn. I get so many steps in! Another thing is that I like being sure things are in good condition. Like Debbie, to me it’s relaxing. I get to be with my own thoughts.
Rebecca – I’ve been prepping my own food so much lately, that I really cringe and can taste all the salt in all the prepared foods that I’d previously hadn’t tasted in. The only thing is that it’s weird, everyone else seems to not have a problem with the prepared foods. Same for anything deep fried. I haven’t had much fried food for so long that when I do have it now, my stomach says “I don’t think so” Then I usually get the “why don’t you eat the way you used to eat” from Jess and Vince. Then I wind up just telling them to leave me alone since I don’t comment on how they eat. I totally agree with Lisa. You ARE one of the sweetest people on the face of the earth
Deb (workoutaholic) – welcome back!
Vicki – I can’t believe your mother said that! What do you think she was thinking? That she was going to shame you? I’m so very sorry you lost your baby
Michele NC
I cannot buy frozen pre made meals anymore, they just look so unsatisfying. I get a kick out of piling real food on the counter and prepping it all, cutting and chopping. To say I had 1 potato, 3 mushrooms, some onion, handful of chicken, 1 zucchini, chicken stock and spices, well it just makes my body happy!
I'm sorry your family ribs you about what and how much you eat. I would just say, "how about you do you, and not worry about me, that's my business". (said in a nice tone).
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Mammy You nudged me to ask the question , when in history was it decided that men were the mechanics? Some of the best mechanics I know are female. I am reminding myself as well as you that self care should be first!
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Good visit to the dermatologist. He froze a couple of spots and said to come back in six months.
Barbie in NW WA
That's great! You are doing your skin a great service. Do you know our skin is the largest organ of our bodies? Makes sense as it does cover and let us keep the other organs and systems organized. I just find it fascinating. I made my appointment with a dermatologist here on the island, but don't get seen until June. I need to have the once over look from head to toe every six months too. Congrats to you for paying attention and doing great self care. Many wait until a spot becomes an issue.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa2
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