WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited February 2023
    I just watched an Amy Adams movie Arrival based on the book Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang.

    It was awesome.

    ___

    Katla Agree with everyone - I would add that it is more difficult to navigate the steps to fix your username on the phone than it would be on a computer. If you can let it go, we know who you are and your current user name is fine - it doesn’t change who you are to us. If you can’t let it go, please ask your daughter to help you log out of MFP on your phone and log back in as Katla49 as Machka suggested.

    Much love, my friend.

    ___

    Karen in Virginia
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
    Happy birthday Carla!

    Left the pickup at the service place yesterday. Had it in for oil change. When we went to get it, it would not start. They jumped it and got it started but when DD was driving it home all the dash lights went out and the battery warning light came on so she turned around and took it back. They are supposed to look at it on Monday. Hope it is an easy fix.

    Pip - I put a raincoat on my dog if it is wet out for the same reason and also because her coat is heavy and she takes forever to dry out once she gets wet.

    Katla - hope you get the sign-in thing figured out. It is obviously upsetting to you.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    The parents came back in good time, so we weren't too exhausted. After we managed to get Bea into bed, we had a great time with the older two. Edie found my screenshots of inspirational quotes on my phone, so we laughed and discussed those, <3 , and Max has an app that generates AI sentences, so he commanded Inspirational Quotes, and we fell about laughing at the results! Huge fun!
    The food we ordered was excellent. I had a lime and coconut cod curry that was one of the best I've ever eaten. DH had a noodle mix. It's in the building, so we got 10% off and delivered to your door.

    For the rest of the evening we read our books, with DH falling asleep! Quite strangely, and amusingly to me, I have got completely addicted to Agatha Christie! :o:o:o Most people I know read her when they were younger, but I never did. I think I thought I was above all that sort of thing and considered it crusty and dry. Was I wrong!!! The prose just leaps off the page.
    Fortunately, they are very cheap, or occasionally free to get on my Kindle, so I'm romping through them. :p I first read four Poirots, and now I'm on my fifth Marple. I always enjoyed the Joan Hickson Marple on TV, but it failed to convey the utter verve of the books. How lovely to discover something new at my age, and so many of them!
    I was prompted to start reading them by the new biography of Agatha Christie by Lucy Worsley. I haven't read it yet, as I'm waiting for the price to come down, but I watched a two part series on TV.

    Yesterday afternoon, before setting off for the apartment, I watched the last five episodes, and finished the third series, of 'Couples Therapy'. Love those series!

    Love you loads, and hope your cruds gets better soon.
    Heather UK xxxxxxxx



    I adore Agatha Christie in all forms and permutations, books, TV, movies...
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Sunday - very relaxing day. I hardly moved.

    Sleep, reading, colouring, going through my emails, ripping some CDs I purchased recently and listening to classical music mostly, ...

    Machka in Oz
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 645 Member
    Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    Thank you for the additional BD wishes! Went to dinner last night at one of our local haunts and had a great time!

    I'm so sorry, Allie... DANG cancer.
    Aren't those little couches the best? All the grands had them and they sat in them the same way that Miles does! hehehe!

    I'm thinking the same thing as Rebecca, Katla... Breathe darling. You'll always be Katla to us no matter what your screenname is. We will recognize you. PROMISE.

    Wonderful pix, Heather, loud or not... what a treasure.

    Tere, I'm so glad you were able to figure things out WITH your husband. How sad for him to have to go through all that pain.

    SHAVE THE FLOORS! OMG... I can only imagine, Belinda. That's hilarious! Can't believe they've destroyed a Rhoomba?!? That's a lot of hair. I had no idea Corgis shed that much. Good luck.

    26-Think about the upcoming work week. How can you apply
    teamwork? Okay... we shall see...
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Tina thanks for the knee advice! I just looked at the AARP site for knee exercises and they also said front straight leg lifts. I will put them on my dumbbell routine list.

    My bike is such a hassle I don't use it. I have to move the car to get it out, then pump up the tires. But who knows, the warm weather is coming.

    Annie in Delaware

    I bought a very basic stationary bike just for knee therapy. I rode it 5-10 minutes at a time. But, if you can keep up the leg lifts, they are excellent.
    https://www.amazon.com/XTERRA-Fitness-FB150-Folding-Exercise/dp/B01LYFWKMH/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=stationary+bike&qid=1677431943&sr=8-4

    Tina in CA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Katla, breathe friend. We know who you are whether we see myvt9v4crh or Katla💖. In the scheme of things I would just dismiss it all. We all know who you are, and love ya. Be there for your husband, and appreciate things a bit. Dismiss this id issue. That is my advice to you friend.💖👍🏻
    Lee likes to watch "Have Gun Will Travel".
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I completely agree! I know you are stressed and the MFP thing is just one more stressor. As the Italians say “Fugetaboutit” ! (Forget about it) LOL. We know and love you no matter the nickname.

    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member



    Word of the year: APPRECIATE; today I appreciate my son.
    #2 Practice fairness today by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes: I did this with a camper who I received complaints about. I put myself in his shoes when speaking with him. He was a very lonely man who only had his dogs (one barking, one loose) and the people he meets at campgrounds. Made me more comp

    #3 Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness. I watched the Adam Project.
    #4 Take a picture of 3 things that make you happy. Send them to a friend. Done!
    #5 Be kind to yourself. Self-compassion is equally important. Will do today.
    #6 Start a conversation with someone new. I do this every day with the campers!
    #7 Consider a current struggle. Write down 2 thoughts that give you comfort. My dog Brownie’s heart trouble. Her spells are getting worse and there is nothing the vet can do. Comforting thoughts—She lived a good life with us. She brought us many days of comfort and enjoyment with her loving attitude.
    #8. Consider and celebrate diversity today. I am a white girl living among darker Mexicans and native Americans. Campers come from around the world and love to hear the accents and learn about the different cultures i come into contact with. Do this every day!
    #9. Identify a role model who embodies perseverance. Can you find two ways to emulate them? My 30 year old autistic nephew. He never gives up no matter what health challenge he faces. I can emulate him by not complaining about every little ache and pain, and by doing what needs to be done to get through any health issues that may come up.
    #10. Check an item off your to-do list this weekend. Working on my taxes.
    #11. Make twice as much for dinner and either invite guests or deliver the meal to a friend. We give food to people all the time. My DH cooks and we give food to different campers and workers here at the park almost every day!
    #12. Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused. Done
    #13. Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness? After I bough myself a Sonic blast to ‘cool down’.
    #14. Express creativity by making art or cooking a new meal. I write in a journal that has writing prompts I have to make up stories for. Yesterday I wrote a short story about a dog leash!
    #15. If you are waiting in line today, let someone get in front of you. May not be today, but i did do it on Sunday!
    #16. The next time someone does something you appreciate, be sure to let them know. Will do! Didn’t have the opportunity but will watch for a chance today!
    17. Offer a helping hand to someone, such as holding a door for a stranger. I may have a chance today.
    #18. Share about a recent book you read and what you learned. I just finished reading ‘Everything You Are’ by Kerry Anne King. It dealt with alcoholism, recovery, death, and grieving. I learned that no matter where you are in life, never give up and find a way to celebrate life.
    #19. Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink. Did this today. DH made me pancakes and served me coffee this morning.
    #20. Complement someone today. Ideas include recognizing a great smile or earrings. Did this to a lady who looked angry and tired at Walmart today. Made her happy and smile.
    #21. When you recognize someone is struggling, offer words of support. I did that yesterday!
    #22. Ask for help. That’s a simple way to express bravery. Sometime today.
    #23. Encourage your teammates to utilize their unique strengths. Do this with my co-hosts every day. I thank them and tell them they have done a good job, and really are working too hard.
    #24. Reflect on the steps you have taken to achieve your past goals. I looked at past lists to see if I had achieved my goals.
    #25. Express gratitude today by thanking someone. Thanked my DH for making coffee.
    #26. Think about the upcoming work week. How can you apply teamwork? I can apply teamwork by helping out the paid employees and the other volunteers. I also need to put together the agenda for Tuesday night’s Friends Group meeting.
    #27. Send or leave a handwritten thank you note to someone.
    #28. Giving constructive feedback is one way to ignite honesty.

    RVRita
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Tina hmm. Interesting option, thanks. That bike is affordable, probably about the cost of five Physical therapy co-pays. I'm not sure I have the room for it though. I have had this bad knee for so long it might be time to get more serious about working on it. Would the bike work okay on carpet with cement underneath? It might settle into a dent in the carpet and stabilize that way.

    Annie in Delaware

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Lanette- thank you. I am felling a little better. No accidents rushing to the bathroom today which is great.
    Still taking it easy. Toast and tea again for breakfast.

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