WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    It’s Coronation Day in UK. King Charles III will be crowned in Westminster Abbey between 11am and 1pm.

    I remember the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 on 2 June 1953. I was 7 years old.

    We were squeezed into the parlour of the only neighbour in my Nana’s street who had a huge cabinet TV with a tiny screen. As one of the younger girls, I was right in front of the screen.

    It was much more impressive when I saw it in colour at the Saturday matinee at our local cinema a week or so later.

    The coverage has already started on TV. I am watching the style of the guests arriving at the Abbey.

    ☘️ Terri

    Yes ... it's just about the only thing on here so we've watched a bit. :)

    It looks like the King's Procession begins at 7:30 pm here.

    M in Oz



    I quite enjoyed the ceremony ... we watched the whole thing and there were no commercial breaks.

    They're doing the post ceremony part now.

    Watching history!

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    myvt9v4crh wrote: »
    I am watching the Royal Celebration in Great Britain. Prince Charles will be King Charles today. The parade includes a horse drawn carriage & appears to be covered in gold. Wow! It is 7:20 am here in Illinois. ⭐️

    Katla

    Covered in gold leaf and apparently quite heavy. It was, I believe, built in the 1800s.

    I love the history.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    But according to this article, stress can raise a persons cholesterol level and other articles indicate that stress can raise a person's blood pressure too. I didn't have high blood pressure or high cholesterol before my husband's accident. But I've had it ever since.
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313207
    Machka in Oz


    I have been thinking more about ways to reduce stress ......


    How does stress affect cholesterol levels?
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313207
    Preventing stress-related high cholesterol
    Managing stress levels is an individual matter, as people react in a variety of ways to different stressors, and their past experience also affects how they respond.

    Ways to manage stress might include:
    • following a healthful diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, and whole foods
    • getting regular exercise
    • doing activities that focus on relaxation and meditation, such as yoga
    • achieving a healthy work-life balance
    • asking others to help with chores
    • spending social time with friends and family
    • making time for things you enjoy, such as a walk in the countryside
    • developing good sleep habits, including not taking electronic devices to the bedroom or sleeping area
    • engaging in positive self-talk


    More about how stress impacts cholesterol and ways to reduce stress ...

    How Stress Impacts Cholesterol — and 10 Ways to Reduce it Naturally
    https://goforward.com/blog/physical-health/how-stress-impacts-cholesterol-and-10-ways-to-reduce-it-naturally

    1. Exercise
    2. Meditate
    3. Eat Healthy Food
    4. Just Say No
    5. Try Talk Therapy
    6. Make Time For Yourself
    7. Be Nice To Yourself
    8. Express Gratitude
    9. Stop Procrastinating
    10. Recognize Stinking Thinking

    (the article goes into more detail on each point)


    Machka in Oz
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 644 Member
    Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    Barbie, I just love that you're a lot like me in wearing almost the same thing daily. I too have multiple pairs of black denim jeans that I wear with different LLR tops. That's my only difference. I bought two different styles several years ago, that I loved, and that's what I change daily. I have enough to go through three weeks without repeating. LOL. Cold and drizzly here today too! YUCK!

    Kim, what about a Swiffer duster? It doesn't have to be perfect, just have her dust around your table-top items. Maybe a rag and some cleaner for the sink and counter in the bathroom. Like Karen said, I'd love to have your mom for a couple hours to sort through a boatload of my old scrapbooking stuff or all the "crap" in the various rooms in my house. Sorry we're so far away.

    6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful... working in a school building, this is something we always have to be mindful of!
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Morning ladies, another rough night sleeping for me..
    Woke up at 5 to watch the Corination but was to tired,fell back asleep and woke up around 7:15 to see them walking out of Westminster Abbey.
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    High supposed to be 74 today ,and look who is enjoying the outdoors
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Machka-I also like the style of dresses on the web link you provided. Too bad that store isn't in US!

    Didn't watch any of coronation because I was out running around doing shopping, etc. Plus-I am not a big Charles fan. I think I would have more interest if William was in. Of course, I was not consulted!

    Lisa-I totally understand the history thing-we just do not have that in this country. I went to Greece many years ago and was in awe standing at the Acropolis and thinking that Socrates and Plato and Aristotle had walked there.

    Good luck to all who are trying different coping skills. All I know is different things work for me at different times. Now I am focusing on meditation. I am also checking out healing crystals. Don't know exactly what I think about it yet, but I figure if it helps me feel better there is no real harm.

    Need to get some things done before going to YS and DIL.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,880 Member
    edited May 2023
    Hello again...

    Regarding my own curiosity about folks' sartorial choices, I realized I didn't mention that the tops I buy are, when I can get them, jewel colors. I love saturated color, but you'd be surprised how hard it is to find t-shirts in jewel colors. I also tend toward the darker colors like navy, etc., in winter, and bright colors for spring and summer.
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    I don't wear yellows or greens though. They make my olive skin look really sickly.

    Heather - Love your home gallery, and as always, marvel at what you're accomplishing along with Johnnie and the grands. I would have loved to have a grandmother like you!

    Corey's off to do the oil change and grocery shopping... and I'm hoping to get the pain in enough control that I can get in the shower and get scrubbed before he comes back. It's beginning to work, but will be a bit yet.

    Am hearing biking groups go by on the main highway that's not too far from the house. We seldom hear that traffic, but the Harley-Davidson bikes are LOUD. There has to have been a dozen groups go by--the main highway is a route to a national park, and it's supposed to get up to nearly 90 this afternoon. The first truly warm day of the spring is bringing everybody out of the woodwork, apparently.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    The Caesar salad was amazing. Now onto the carbonara! :D
    We saw highlights of the coronation on the news. Quite enough of that!

    Watching a recording of Midsomer Murders tonight, followed by Magpie Murders (new) so lots of dead bodies!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    Thank you all for the kind words! I don’t know what I’d do without you!

    2023 Mindful May

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate mobile RV repairmen.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 4/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 0/31 (93%)
    Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
    Meditation: daily. 3/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 10818, (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 47/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 86 by June1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)36/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 5/25 (100%,88%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 18/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——4/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 )(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200 (100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Do something kind for someone you really care about. I need to think about this and plot! I gave my son a gift card to Netflix. He needed something to make him smile.
    2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t. I will try. Did this.
    3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small. I have to think about this. I did not buy beer today. Working on not enabling my DH.
    4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together. DONE! [\spoiler]
    5. Let someone know how much they mean to you and why. It’s my brother’s 59’th birthday today. Going to call him. We never really call each other.
    6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful. Will do!
    7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why.
    8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today.
    9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today.
    10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times.
    11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder.
    12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you.
    13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country.
    14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature.
    15. Do something to contribute to your local community.
    16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better.
    17. Find a way to make what you do today meaningful.
    18. Send a hand written note to someone you care about.
    19. Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful.
    20. Share 3 photos of things you find meaningful or memorable.
    21. Look up at the sky and remember we are a part of something bigger. I
    22. Find a way to help a project or charity you care about.
    23. Recall 3 things that you’ve done that you are proud of.
    24. Make choices that have a positive impact on others today.
    25. Ask someone else what matters most to them and why.
    26. Remember an event in your life that was really meaningful.
    27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others.
    28. Do something special and revisit in your mind tonight.
    29. Today do something to car for the natural world.
    30. Share a quote you find inspiring to give others a boost.
    31. Find three reasons to be hopeful about the future.
    RVRita in NM
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited May 2023
    I enjoyed watching the crowning of King Charles today. Congratulations to King Charles, his family, and the British people.

    Katla
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Took a bit of a nap,and trying to get rid of a bit of a stomach ache.not nauseous. It just hurts..have the windows open and the acreen door open getting fresh air in..but everyone is busy doing there own thing.. so im just here.. will do a load of laundry ,and my pills...
    Now I know how my dad felt..glad I got to spend time with him while I could..
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
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    Lovely day so far. <3
    Won't be watching the coronation. Definitely not.
    It's raining and miserable out there. I do feel sorry for the crowds.
    This morning we prepared the parmesan croutons for the chicken caesar salad. They smell heavenly. I also put the chicken breast skin in to crisp up.
    Lunch is caviar (faux) sour cream and blinis.
    I think this afternoon might turn out to be a painting session. I was thinking a stroll by the sea and a beer might be nice, but it's truly damp out there.

    Rebecca - This is the srea in the dining room where we display our latest efforts, usually for a week or two. It cheers my heart every time I look at it.
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    The dog is Bea's and she's gradually covering it in brown tissue paper. He's called Snuffles.

    So all good here. Poor Max was meant to have a beach party today for his 12th birthday. :o Don't know what they are doing instead. He is coming here on Monday (another Bank Holiday for the coronation)and we will take him out for a birthday lunch. His present, a video game, has been pre-ordered, and will arrive on the 12th.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Brilliant! I have am area too, of only things that make me happy.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 487 Member
    Ginny: I just finished participating in my first meditation session with ADDA: Attention Deficit Disorder Association.
    And it really relaxed me. I didn't know I was carrying so much anxiety until I let it go.

    Rebecca: You have your love for your son in your heart.

    Heather: I love your art display!

    Have a good evening!

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Evening ladies
    Have windows open..
    Heather- Happy Anniversary and you and Johnny and the grandkids are just fabulous artists.
    I don't do much of anything, i did go outside for about 15 min and sit on a bench and talk to a neighbor of mine..
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,518 Member
    Where do I begin? Been trying to do things around the house. Got the pool pretty clear now. Been trying to go for a walk every night at least after dinner. Was pretty cold but it’s starting to warm up. Had lunch the other day with a gal who used to work at BK. To be honest, I don’t think she’s very happy in her new job. But she does like the higher pay. I think if BK was to pay her the same amount (which will never happen), she’d come back to BK.

    Tracey – glad the retrieval went so good

    Made chicken last night to have during the week. Made chocolate chip cookies the other day for Vince. Hope to make pork chops for during the week and the freezer either tonight or tomorrow. Would like to make some soup for the freezer

    Also inflated my raft for the pool (I want to be ready). Vince put up the new handrail in the garage, made a new planter to cover an outlet (I think he’s doing little things right now), got the cantilever umbrella out by the pool

    Rori – always good to hear from you, but not so good to hear of your fall. Thank god nothing was broken! Heal fast

    Cleaned the furniture on the porch. Boy, did we have a lot of pollen this year. No wonder so many times my eyes were tearing. Wash and waxed my car the other day. Not bowling this summer. The league is going no tap and I don’t like no tap. The Wednesday league...well, last year I did not enjoy it one bit and with Vince not bowling at all, I swore last summer that I wouldn’t go on this league again. Still volunteering at the soup kitchen. Still trying to at least take a walk around the block on the days when I’m not working. Speaking of not working….the plan for tomorrow is to do a Denise Austin Power Zone Toning Workout and then a 30 Minute Express Above the Belt DVD. Making pork chops right now.

    KJ – so you don’t need any starter for your yogurt? Thanks for telling me.

    Heather – hope you heal quickly and that the cast comes off before your cruise

    Barbara – I think the battery was low on my pedometer. I changed it, and now I don’t have any problem. Even tho it wasn’t displaying low battery, I think it may have been on the way out. So right now, no problem

    Healing thoughts to everyone who needs them

    Rebecca – prayers for you and Lee

    Lisa – thanks for the smile. I can just see you on the couch. Those Muddy Bites sound SOOO good. I’m definitely having to look for them. Where do you buy them?

    Destiny is so brave. Hugs to her

    Kim – glad your mother “straightened up”. Do you have to be “ordained?” What an honor!

    Got a pair of pants from Amazon. It’s so hard finding something in gray that isn’t so dark it’s almost black. Anyway, I usually take a 10P but this was a regular 10 so I wasn’t sure how it would fit. It fit and I was going to keep it than I noticed that it was ripped so now I have to send it back.

    Allie – when my kids were teens, I used to lock myself in the bathroom at times because I swear I’d kill them otherwise. I had a book called “get out of my life but first would you drive me and Cheryl to the mall”. One thing it said, and this is so true, that the more they pull away, the more they come back. So sorry about your cruise plans getting messed up. You know, what Tracey is putting up with Kyle reminds me of what you put up with Tom

    Rita – hugs

    Didn’t see any of the coronation – too busy

    I tend to wear dark clothes on the bottom and light things on the top since I’m small on top.

    Bought a new set of sheets for the condo today. I’m just tired of the ones that are there in the guest room. $50 and I got 75% off plus an add’l $5 because I made a donation to some charity, plus a gift certificate I had, I wound up paying $19.

    Better go take a shower and then get to bed.

    Thinking of you all all the time

    Michele NC
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    DianeM 130– Welcome! You will find encouragement here. 🌸

    Heather — I watched the Coronation of King Charles this morning in the comfort of my favorite chair. It was an interesting thing to witness. Congratulations to the new King, and the people of Great Britain. ⭐️

    (((Rebecca)))— Your younger son has hurt you with his silence, & it has been hard for you. Your other sons are caring & show you how much they value you. You are loved by your family & friends. 💖

    Katla in Illinois
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    ginnytez wrote: »
    Machka-I also like the style of dresses on the web link you provided. Too bad that store isn't in US!

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio

    As I was preparing for a move "up the ladder" a couple years ago, and as I've now started to do that, I knew I had dress the part.

    Here, we tend to dress up in the office.

    So I went around to a whole bunch of places and tried on clothes. Lots of places had nice dresses, but when I put them on, they just didn't work for me. I have an hourglass figure, so one style of dress that looks great on the rack but looks awful on me are sheath dresses. I look like I'm about to give birth when I wear them.

    But a lot of the Jacquie dresses have a waist in them and are built for the hourglass figure. Plus the ones I have are comfortable too which really helps. I can wear them for 9 hours and feel good in them. :)

    https://jacquie.jgl.com.au/shop/je-womens-dresses-all


    Now I'm trying to work on the shoe situation.

    I used to have very narrow feet but I've got quite advanced arthritis now so that the front of my feet is fairly wide but the back is very narrow.
    My ankle bones are low so if the shoe has sides that run under the ankle bone, most of the time the sides will rub and cause blisters.
    I need a slight heel or the back of the shoe will cause blisters.
    But I can't wear a higher heel because of the arthritis.
    And I need to be able to walk in the shoes!

    My Hoka trail runners are my favourite shoes, but they don't really go with the dresses! :lol:

    Loafers and ballet flats are horrible ... my feet blister at the thought of them.

    Boots are great but I can't wear boots all the time ... too hot.


    As a few others here have mentioned, I'd prefer bare feet! As soon as I'm in for the evening, I'm in bare feet.


    M in Oz

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