WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023
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Betsy in NW WA0 -
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Kim - Oh my goodness, one week left... so glad you found a possible way out of the impossible. You're almost there, kiddo!
Machka - I also do not wear white. I have never worn any white clothing that did not end up stained before I arrived back home. My mother wore white a lot, and it suited her. I did not get that gene, apparently! Even light colored clothes are at risk, so I wear them at home, but am usually dressed in dark clothing when I leave the house.
Re trees:Corey has planted fruit trees in all of the dozen or so places we've lived, whether it was rental or we bought the property. We've never lived anywhere long enough before for him to eat a full-grown piece of fruit from them until now.
We've been here five years now, and it looks like this year, the pear trees might bear enough for him to be able to beat the birds and bugs to one or two of them. The peach is still pretty spindly. The cherry did it's best imitation of a stick and fell over in early spring, but he has great hopes for the apple trees.
This is, in many ways, why we're here, as opposed to living in the desert--he truly needs to work with plants and care for them. I love seeing his face after he and Egg (the cat) walk through the acreage around the house and then he comes and tells me what's blooming and what he wants to plant in the garden. It's truly his happy place. Pretty much in self defense, I've learned to plant flowers and care for them, which I've never done before, and to prune and clean up the trees we've kept from the jungle that was here when we arrived. Old dogs can learn new tricks...
What's funny is I realized that I've done things with both husbands that I wouldn't have done off my own bat. With my first husband, when I was considerably younger, I learned every sport known to man. I bowled, I played racquetball, softball, pool, and even golf so that I would actually see him on weekends. With my current husband, I'm learning how not to kill plants. Watching Heather lead Johnny into dancing and art and the care and maintenance of grandchildren is what made me think of it. We do change each other, don't we...
Am having a peaceful week overall... grocery delivery this morning is pretty much the excitement of the day. I need to accomplish one thing this morning outside, as the rain's coming in at noon. Might just run into town to get the bank account forms notarized to move into the trust. It's the second domino after the house, and then once the bank accounts are complete, lots more afterward.
Hope it's a lovely weekend for everyone...
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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I love to see people in white that are stain/smudge free. I would love to be that person. But I am a walking disaster. Just call me Out Lady Of Perpetual Sloppiness. I would do well wearing a wild print in reds, browns, and golds. That would cover alot of mishaps. KJ4
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Machka - I also do not wear white. I have never worn any white clothing that did not end up stained before I arrived back home. My mother wore white a lot, and it suited her. I did not get that gene, apparently! Even light colored clothes are at risk, so I wear them at home, but am usually dressed in dark clothing when I leave the house.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
I can go through life quite normally without spilling coffee or splashing food or having a pen incident, or encountering mud etc. if I wear a darker/bolder colour or a pattern. But put on white and 5 minutes later I look like Pigpen from Peanuts!
If I wear light colours, I'll usually bring a lightweight cardigan or something ... just in case. If worse comes to worse, I can put the cardigan over top.
My mother wore and still wears white too without mishaps. I don't know how she does it. She used to try to dress me in white but soon gave that up.
M in Oz
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It's Friday night, the end of a long, busy weird week.
It was one of my 5-day weeks (long week), and my new job is busy - lots to do! That's not a bad thing.
Then Tuesday, I was not feeling brilliant and by late afternoon, the migraine set in and I had a horrible evening. The whole day Wednesday, I felt like my head didn't belong to me - that migraine hangover thing. I was confused what day it was and kept thinking it was Tuesday. I felt like I lost a day somewhere.
Wednesday night we had our beekeeping Zoom which was interesting ... just wish my head was a bit more into it.
Thursday evening, we were out for a couple hours which is something we rarely do: to see a headache specialist (co-incidence that I developed a migraine this week!), to have dinner, and to visit Bunnings (hardware). It's dark so early now and even though we got home about 8:30 pm, it felt like it was about 10:30 pm. I changed into my pjs as soon as I got home.
Today, I took it a bit easier at work and caught up on a few things, including making some headway on the course I'm taking.
Relaxing now and watching the Giro d'Italia.
It's also been the coldest week we've had in months ... getting closer to winter.
Machka in Oz3 -
No interesting news here,Miles snoozing1
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Tracey, the greenhouse is Prairie Gardens which is out by Bon Accord. They have a website you can check out. When I was there, I overheard a lady asking about their petting zoo which I'm sure would be of interest to your granddaughter.
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Having fruit in the yard that you can pick is wonderful. I have 3 pears (not tasty but beautiful trees), 4 apples, 2 plums, 3 different sour cherry trees, black current trees and a row of native crab trees (planted for deer to enjoy during the winter) plus a couple of crab trees planted in the front yard for the birds. Birds feed on the frozen crabs during the winter and we also hang a couple of feeders in the crab tree for winter. Flocks of bohemian waxwings come during the winter along with red polls. So nice to watch them feed.
I have planted my orchard just off the pathway to our house. Anyone coming to the yard has to walk past the orchard to get to the house. Get lots of comments from people who walk by this area in later spring when everything is blooming and smells so nice. They also like to see the fruit hanging from the branches. I did have a very large strawberry patch and a few raspberries but found it was getting too hard to maintain as I got older so sadly had to let that go. The fruit trees are more manageable and I like that they seem to attract birds and bees.
Enjoy your day everyone.
Joy
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Joy - thank you. That’s about an hour from me so wouldn’t be too bad for a drive.
Tracey0 -
(((hugs))) to those who need them.
I heard that ginger works well for upset tummies. Don't have any, darnit, Debbie, but thanks. Feeling a bit better today, but taking a "mental health" day today anyway.
OKAY Barbara, you're on! I actually love cooked cabbage. I really love just about any veggie, cooked or raw, just NOT sauerkraut!
Mary, that sounds AMAZING! Wish you could have grabbed some and THROWN them at me on your drive by.
That's so tough, Allie, but whatever has to be done has to be done. Poor Carmine is just so troubled that she's just letting things go more that they realized. They can expect her to lash out even more now. It will probably get worse before it gets better again.
Kim, sometimes all it takes is talking it over with someone else. SO glad you had that someone! Your mom has been a handful, that's for sure, but she has no idea what she's going to need once she's truly on her own. Glad you had a chat with the PT company and your nephew. Enjoy your countdown!
OMGosh, Rebecca, my absolute FAVORITE dinner (breakfast, lunch, meal!!!) Send some over please! Darling pix.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN4 -
Carla- they sat her down and just read her the text from the teachers and counselor, and she started to say something and Kyle just told her,that they have given her the benefit of the doubt all school year and ahe has lied and gotten herself in a hole.. so now she has no way out but to work her way out.. she will be able to see Seth on the weekends but thats it.5
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Hello my friends.
Today I weigh 168.1, which is pretty much maintenance for April and May. That's not bad considering the weekend I had. Now I have to get back to losing like I did in March. Time to exercise!
Allie, I'm so sad for Carmine. Just a tough unhappy situation.
Kim Yay for the breakthrough! Glad you can see the end of this phase.
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Carol--Seems no one wants to stay at a job very long anymore. The one that just left had been here 2 years last month. Grass always looks greener somewhere else. I know they pay well here and the work is not hard, just stressful at times.
Kim--Glad you have a date from your mom to return home.
Tracey--You sound so much better already.
Rebecca--Love the pictures of Athena and the zoo. Looks like you made some great memories.
So glad it is Friday.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 2 -
2023 Mindful May
Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate the Balance app and free year.17. Find a way to make what you do today meaningful. I try every day by helping people find campsites in emergencies.
Exercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
Walk 7,000 every day 8/31 (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. 13/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)
Feeling overwhelmed this month. Taking a break from the list above until I feel more in control.
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 10818, 8171, 8856, (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) 54/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 86 by June1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 (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. 16/15 (100%,88%,100,100)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 19/12 (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%,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!
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! And found them all over all day!
7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why. Did this in my journal.
8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today. Do this every day
9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today. Will try.
10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times. It is hard right now but trying.
11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder. There is plenty here at the park. Wondering how a cave could turn into a lake.
12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you. I will try to remember to do this. Did not have time.
13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country. Sounds like fun! I looked up Canada and specialty Quebec where my family originated.
14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature. I love doing this!
15. Do something to contribute to your local community. Helped a homeless man today.
16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better. Will watch for this. Did this to school group’s surprise visit to the park.
18. Send a hand written note to someone you care about. To be completed. Did not finish.
19. Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful. Did a grateful meditation on the Balance app this morning which helped me do this.20. Share 3 photos of things you find meaningful or memorable.RVRita in NM
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.
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 54min36sec, 51elev, 3.21ap, 83ahr, 115mhr, 6.18mi= 573c
Strava app= 758c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 35min 49sec, 1552elev, 115aw, 15.7amph, 112ahr, 144mhr, 25.02mi= 658c
Strava app= 632c
Zwift stats- 1hr 35min 50sec, 1555elev, 115aw, 15.65amph, 53arpm, 25mi= 633c
Total cal 1231
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Today I rode 25 miles. I am still in 1st place
On MS virtual ride miles. I have to keep it up because I won’t be riding when we go to the Grand Canyon (camping). I’ve stalled on donations. Last on I received was on 4/14. Still at $532.
I’m not stressing.
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White Clothing ... I do wear white pants in the summer, but do not wear white tops. I manage to keep the pants fairly clean but just don't like the way I look in white tops.
Fruit Trees ... we have had many varieties over the years. Our first home was purchased from an elderly couple who loved to garden so we had apple, pear and cherry along with red and black currants and gooseberries. We used to then go pick strawberries and huckleberries. I made a lot of jam! We have tried planting different varieties of fruit at our current home with mixed results. The cherry trees ended up with scale, Peach trees never produced and the wildlife ate our blueberries. There are some wild black raspberries in the field behind the house... I pick those. We now have two apple trees that produced heavily last year, but had very few blossoms this year. Seems to be the way it goes.
Debbie ... I'm still trying to figure out how you only spend $300 on groceries. Even with discount grocers I'm spending much, much more than that for my husband, son and I. I have to report, however, that on a shop today I discovered eggs had dropped to 1.69 which is definitely
more reasonable. And I saw that Walmart had them for 1.29. My grocery bill would be significantly less if it were just my husband and I. We're happy with eggs and toast for dinner or a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. I cook a lot more for my son.
Allie ... I'm sorry that Carmen is having problems at school. My niece's son is about the same age and just hates school even though he's more than capable. Last I heard, he was failing this year as well.
Lanette ... chicken update. Apparently the chicken we saved from the fox survived! Tough old girl! While I see other's from the coop in our yard, she has learned her lesson and stays on the other side of the fence. Learned her lesson the hard way.
Rebecca ... you're giving Athena memories ... the very best kind of gift you can give! The pictures are great
Kim ... so glad there is an end in sight. Hang in there and remember that you have done your very best and what comes after is no reflection of your care or concern.
Vicki ... I think others have said it better, but you are under no obligation to be your company's "back-up" plan. Do what you can and then do no more. Hugs.
It's raining and I'm just thrilled because I can now beg off on the bonfire that our church was planning for this evening. Even if it stops raining I'm not sitting in a saturated field with bugs! My husband is also dealing with a gout flare-up and while he was the one who wanted to go, the rain nixed his enthusiasm.
Beth near Buffalo
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Pip ~ Nice to see the miles you are riding and outdoing the other riders! Congrats.
Allie ~ There is hope for Carmine! Our son had a lot of problems in school and as a young adult, but, he has become a very good husband, father, and has a great work ethic.
Katla ~ I hope you will be able to get your vision corrected soon. It must be very difficult when seeing is not clear.
Kim ~ Good to hear that you have arranged a plan that might work for your mom. Pray that it goes well.
I went to the grocery store and walked for an hour this morning. By the time I got home, my knees were yelling at me!
Carol in GA
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Came home took a nap,changed my clothes got in jammies and did a load of laundry
Tracy and Miles at the local garden center..
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Well Seth is over at the house and they have him helping her with school work.. there ya go Bingo..he is a graduating senior.. and she is a flunking freshman.. a match made right there.. hopefully he can help get her through this rough patch..8
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It is so smoky here today. There is an uncontrolled fire within 1 km of the town of Fox Creek which is west of Edmonton. It’s about 340 km from where I am. Not sure if that is contributing to the smoke we are seeing and smelling but it probably is. The closest uncontrolled fire is north of us about 200 km and is quite large.
My thoughts are with all the evacuated people and all the firefighters. We are getting much needed help from across Canada along with some from the US. The last stats I read said there are 93 fires in our province with 24 being uncontrolled.
I hope everyone stays safe and we get much needed rain.
Joy12 -
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It is so smoky here today. There is an uncontrolled fire within 1 km of the town of Fox Creek which is west of Edmonton. It’s about 340 km from where I am. Not sure if that is contributing to the smoke we are seeing and smelling but it probably is. The closest uncontrolled fire is north of us about 200 km and is quite large.
My thoughts are with all the evacuated people and all the firefighters. We are getting much needed help from across Canada along with some from the US. The last stats I read said there are 93 fires in our province with 24 being uncontrolled.
I hope everyone stays safe and we get much needed rain.
Joy
Joy - I spoke with my best friend this morning, who now lives in southern Montana, and she said it is so smoky down there that visibility is limited, and people with asthma or respiratory illness are being cautioned to stay inside if they can. Those fires must be huge to impact so much area. Hope your needed rain comes soon, and you and your family are safe.3 -
I am planning to go to an eye doctor for help with my broken frame. I look forward to meeting the doctor and discussing how to handle the situation. — 🤞🏻 Wish me luck.
Katla7 -
Good evening ladies!
Today I ate 1083 calories Yay!
And I did twenty minutes on the bike, an hour of yoga, and thirty minutes of aerobic walking Yay! I found my video Yay! So I had a deficit of 498 calories Yay! An excellent day of diet and exercise.
Annie in Delaware4 -
From what I can see on the wildfire website, fires that are uncontrolled appear to be in the heavily forested areas and cover a huge area. Not surprised that Montana is affected as the whole province is blanketed.
I have also noticed that this heavy smoke is having an affect on our wild birds. In the last 2 days there have been 4 birds that have crashed into our house windows. Two woodpeckers, a robin and a large spruce grouse. I was surprised that the window didn’t break when the grouse collided. All birds seemed to knock themselves out but came to and flew off. I had to pick up the grouse and set him in a safe area away from my bird killing cat. Took him a bit longer to fly off. No hummingbirds have arrived yet. They usually appear around this time. I set up the feeder last week. I wonder if this smoke will affect their migration.
Joy4 -
White Clothing ... I do wear white pants in the summer, but do not wear white tops. I manage to keep the pants fairly clean but just don't like the way I look in white tops.
Debbie ... I'm still trying to figure out how you only spend $300 on groceries. Even with discount grocers I'm spending much, much more than that for my husband, son and I. I have to report, however, that on a shop today I discovered eggs had dropped to 1.69 which is definitely
more reasonable. And I saw that Walmart had them for 1.29. My grocery bill would be significantly less if it were just my husband and I. We're happy with eggs and toast for dinner or a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. I cook a lot more for my son.
Allie ... I'm sorry that Carmen is having problems at school. My niece's son is about the same age and just hates school even though he's more than capable. Last I heard, he was failing this year as well.
Lanette ... chicken update. Apparently the chicken we saved from the fox survived! Tough old
Beth near Buffalo
I cook some for my son but he and his girlfriend do take out a LOT. DH does takeout too- not sure what he spends on it.
Eggs here on a great sale are still $3 a doz. Usually I get a few doz from mom but her hens aren't laying as much.
We do shop around. We shop at Grocery Outlets first, then the ethnic stores, FoodMaxx and Lucky's and Safeway. Sadly, that is the only thing dh and I do together and he loves to shop.
I also get a box of food when I help at the food program when I visit mom. Lots of work(up at 3:45 to be at the church by 5 and work until at least 10:30-11. (we serve a LOT of families). I plan meals around what we get the deals on
Like your niece's son and Carmine- my son HATED school and it was the worst time for me. The daily fights to get him up, missing first and second period almost daily. His anger management was the worst at that time and I had the bruises to prove it. We finally pulled him from the high school and put him into an independent studies program. He excelled in that. He went from being over 3 semesters behind to being just one semester behind. Taking classes he loved. The anger issues got SO much better. I was at the point that I was wanting him to move in with a friend of his. I was in the middle between dh and son and it was really the worst time of my life. So ready to just leave them both. Son and I are close again like when he was little.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
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grandmallie wrote: »Well Seth is over at the house and they have him helping her with school work.. there ya go Bingo..he is a graduating senior.. and she is a flunking freshman.. a match made right there.. hopefully he can help get her through this rough patch..
I think that is exactly perfect match.if he is willing to help and she wants to impress him. She wont have such an attitude with him.1
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