WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

Machka9

Regarding raised garden beds ... we've got a mixture of in-ground beds, raised garden beds, and pots containing various plants.

Behind Rhody, is a raised garden bed that came with the place. We've usually got potatoes or pumpkin or something in there. And you can see a couple pots. The one on the right contains a pear tree when it was young. There are now 2 pear trees and they are in plastic garbage bins because they're bigger.

The raspberries are all in pots.

We've also got three raised beds on the other side of the house where we've got snowpeas, carrots and broad beans.

And 3 up behind the hedge in the photo where cabbages and a few other things grow.

There's another raised bed that came with the place behind the greenhouse and we're trying tomatoes and something else ... squash maybe.






Machka in Oz

pipcd34

okiewoman510 wrote: »

myvt9v4crh wrote: »

I am looking at weather news reporting on tornado damage in NW Arkansas. I hope Lisa is safe. 🤞🏻

pipcd34 wrote: »

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Pip is that post above from Katla????

Yes, katla is now using her preferred user name katla49

Looks like she is logged in as the “wrong” user name again.

Okie

Ahhhhhhhhh!

pipcd34

myvt9v4crh wrote: »

I am looking at weather news reporting on tornado damage in NW Arkansas. I hope Lisa is safe. 🤞🏻

You logged into the wrong account again?

pipcd34

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Katla did you get kicked out of your user name again????!!!

She’s not getting kicked out of her user name, she’s logging in with the wrong username. I didn’t want to show her how to delete that account until I knew she could get with the other account, she needs to know the password for each accounts so she can delete one and keep the other

Machka9

Regarding retirement ... and the bucket list of things to do after retirement ...

What would trigger a retirement for me? Money. Knowing that I had enough money to see us through to the end. We don't have anywhere near enough now so I keep working.

Working is all right, but it is not my life.


What would I rather be doing?

I have posted this before:

50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DIE
By Wendy Swallow Williams
July 4, 1996
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/07/04/50-things-to-do-before-i-die/dc7e82e3-0b49-4d49-8f55-0e3e18c4e839/

When I read the article back in 1996 (it was published in Readers Digest), I put together a list which I have modified over the years.

I am working on it now, before I retire because you just never know how things are going to go as we get older. But when I retire, I am looking forward to doing more of it.


I am on holidays right now and one of the things I love about having days off is that I can spend a decent chunk of time exercising, and especially exercising outside. I like to think I would do that after I retire.

I like learning, so I might take classes. Not necessarily for a degree or certification ... just for fun.

I like travelling and exploring, even around my local areas.

We'll see.

But there is lots to do!!


Machka in Oz

Machka9

exermom

Carol – how scary for you and you husband. Prayers coming your way. Hope it isn’t real serious

After dinner took a walk around the parking lot (10 times). It’s so nice, we are far enough south that it isn’t real real dark like it is in NC so as long as I stay in the parking lot, I can get my walk in. Can’t wait for the time change. I most likely will be able to take my after-dinner walk in NC

Rita – happy birthday

Michele in FL signing off for now

pipcd34

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myvt9v4crh

I have evidently had another mess. I am embarrassed again.

Katla49– (March 2) I have been happier thanks to Pip’s help & am very grateful. ❤️ 😊 ❤️. It is good to be back with my friends here.

This iphone may be part of the problem, as it is stuffed with photos and may need to be replaced. I’ll call my computer guru, aka my son, for help.

I will keep trying.

myvt9v4crh

I am trying to get this right.

Katla49

margaretturk

Happy Birthday Rita :flowerforyou:

Finally got my old computer stuff into the recycle center. Our county is opening this center up to us for free. If I took these things to a store they charge now. It was a bit of a drive and the pot holes on one of the streets were terrible. Still done. Wanting to this for 3 weeks. It was too icy, too cold, and recovering from my fall to get it done.

I was also able to get some other things checked off the list today.

Ice on sidewalks is better at least for today, tomorrow, and part of Sunday. We are going to get another snow rain mix followed by below freezing temps. So ready to have our temps to get at least into the forties and stay there to get rid of this snow and ice.

I am enjoying volunteering in a local school again. Fun of teaching without the pressure.

skuehn48

Machka9

myvt9v4crh wrote: »

I have evidently had another mess. I am embarrassed again.

Katla49– (March 2) I have been happier thanks to Pip’s help & am very grateful. ❤️ 😊 ❤️. It is good to be back with my friends here.

This iphone may be part of the problem, as it is stuffed with photos and may need to be replaced. I’ll call my computer guru, aka my son, for help.

I will keep trying.

What did Pip tell you to do?

Do that again.

Machka9

Today's walk ...

myvt9v4crh

Pip— I expect be available at home all day tomorrow and will have my phone with me.
503-804-4222 or 1-503-804-4222

Thank you.

Machka9

fanncy0626

🎉🎂🥳Happy Birthday Rita🥳🎂🎉

Machka9

kevrit wrote: »

I am doing this Happiness calendar for March. Feel free to copy or simply use it if you’d like!

March, 2023 Action for happiness.org
RVRita

1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with more awareness and kindness every day.
2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.

Sky, sand and ocean


3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive.

Yesterday's 54 km bicycle ride and 5 km walk on the beach ...

4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words.

7. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them.
8. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels.
9. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.
10. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food.
11. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others.
12. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.
13. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee.
14. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying.
15. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today.
16. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.
17. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly.
18. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity.
19. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.
20. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down.
21. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are.
22. Focus on what makes you and others happy today.
23. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else.
24. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult.
25. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them.
26. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.
27. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted.
28. Choose too spend less times looking at screens today.
29. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
30. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
31. Choose a different route today and see what you notice.
32. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
33. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.

Machka in Oz

ginnytez

Beth-your "Stuff just zaps my mental energy" really struck a chord with me this morning. That is very well said and true.

Heather and Lisa-couldn't agree more-my DH and I often had different visions and it was tedious getting to a common ground at times. We were searching for a floor tile for our bathroom floor. Small space. He was always Mr.Cheap. I was standing at store looking at one I really liked, I knew it was more per square foot than he wanted to spend. He came up and looked at it and said "I really like that tile." I agreed with him and point out it was over our planned price point. He said "Ginny-we are almost never in agreement on something like this-we have to get it!" Love it to this day and one of my favorite memories as silly as that may seem.

Lanette-not true "bucket list." I would like to travel some. I will not doubt volunteer-I'm pretty passionate about food insecurity. I mainly would just like time to walk, exercise, craft-not be tied to so tightly to a schedule. I want to make sure I don't isolate, that's why I am looking at one of the all inclusive independent living places. I feel that I moving closer to the time, I am just trying to listen to myself.

Heather-that looks to be a huge addition!

Annie "My dad and I are in the first stage of taxes: procrastination." Love that! I think that's where I am.

Carol-prayers for husband. Always scary times. Hopefully they fix easily now that they know what it is. You are a good looking couple!

Katla-it will get worked out. Just keep posting through whichever account-we know you!

Chat went as well as possible yesterday.

Working on the plan for person. Person admitted they have not been performing but is committed to getting back on track. Made my position clear that this is last chance, no guarantee of any upward movement but want to at least have them performing to justify current role. We shall see-ball in their court. I feel better having had an honest talk even though painful.

With rain yesterday arthritis was outrageous! Hopefully will be better today. Going to push myself to stay up a bit later tonight so hopefully will sleep in a bit more. Will see if new mattress helps with sleep.

Off to make grocery list-I like getting it done early on Saturday.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

cityjaneLondon

Rebecca - I am so sorry you are going through this. Believe me, you are not alone. It does seem to be increasingly common these days, though I guess it has always happened. My friend G is in the same position and she equally feels devastated and angry. There are two grandchildren she has never seen.
You are a lovely person, remember that. I read the book 'Rules of Estrangement' by Joshua Coleman, which at least shows how common this no-contact is. I used the phraseology of his sample letters when I wrote the reply to my angry ex recently. As you know, there are several women on this thread in the same situation. Often it is a hidden problem that people hesitate to talk about.
I hope your son will find the strength inside him to make a move towards you. I can’t assume what his reasons are, but someone professional to talk to might help you, as you have said. I send all the best wishes I possibly can.

Hope Lisa is OK.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx