WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023
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Outside of Sisters, OR on our way back to the valley. You can see seven peaks from here. Here's what I could get in the frame.
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Flea ~ Beautiful country! Thanks for the photos.
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Rebecca - congrats to your son.
Joy - Lucy landed in a good spot with you.
Pip - hope your pups are feeling better soon.
I am proud of myself. After driving for 40 years in SD where the population of the entire state is less than many cities I hate driving in large metropolitan areas with all the traffic. It makes me very anxious. But yesterday I drove my DD to the Sea-Tac airport and got myself home in one piece. The fact that it was at 4:00 am helped a lot. LOL
Everyone take care, Sue in WA10 -
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Chocolate decadence tray. Made two. They have Chocolate covered strawberries and cherries, brownies,almond and peanut clusters,chocolate peanut butter balls, rocky road fudge and chocolate coconut balls
Blueberry tarts with cinnamon vanilla sweet ricotta filling
Mango cake with mango flavored sweet ricotta filling
desserts went well at the auction- my four things alone brought in $600.
$3600 total. All the money goes to help pay for church camp.
This year they did not only desserts but also food so they had lumpia, picadillo, macaroni salad, spam fried rice and a few other food items.
Debbie
Napa Valley, CA
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Flea I agree that you live in a beautiful place, great pictures!
Debbie yummy! That’s an amazing amount to get for your Church! Whoever bought them really got a good deal!
Katla how are you doing? Thinking of you!
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dlfk202000 wrote: »
Chocolate decadence tray. Made two. They have Chocolate covered strawberries and cherries, brownies,almond and peanut clusters,chocolate peanut butter balls, rocky road fudge and chocolate coconut balls
Blueberry tarts with cinnamon vanilla sweet ricotta filling
Mango cake with mango flavored sweet ricotta filling
desserts went well at the auction- my four things alone brought in $600.
$3600 total. All the money goes to help pay for church camp.
This year they did not only desserts but also food so they had lumpia, picadillo, macaroni salad, spam fried rice and a few other food items.
Debbie
Napa Valley, CA
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Well ol Allie got quite a bit done for an ol lady.. got the
Bed made,shower,dishes going in the dishwasher and stuff pretty much picked up..will see what this cleaner will be able to do and will make me feel much better.. the kids were supposed to get this done for me for Christmas but ,they have there hands full..3 -
We're back home. It was a quick but wonderful weekend. We even stopped by my favorite vodka distillery, had a couple small samples, and bought some vodka -- ginger infused and hazelnut espresso infused. So delicious!
Annie -- I'm sorry for the death of your aunt. I hope you can work out the logistics to everyone's benefit.
Sue -- Driving to Sea-Tac is no small feat. I really hate driving in the Seattle/Tacoma area. My mother hated it so much, that she would fly in and out of Portland, preferring to drive down from the Peninsula to Portland, rather than crossing the narrows bridge to Sea-Tac.
Love to all, and thanks to Barbie for keeping us going each month.
Flea
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Rebecca ... add my congratulations to the others' ... so happy for your son (and you and the Chief)!
Photographs ... thank you to all of you who share such beautiful scenery, flowers, etc. I love "traveling" through all of you!
Heather ... I saw the immersive Van Gogh with my son and husband in Buffalo, NY. I was in a wheelchair at the time recovering from a broken tibia plateau.
Joy ... how kind of you to take in the abandoned dog!
We are still having beautiful weather although it's cooler her today than the past week. I had my husband show me how to restring the battery operated weed-whacker and went at it for a while. My arms always give out before the battery and today they are left feeling a little like noodles. Got quite a bit done though.
I have been eating way, way too many carbs and too much sugar. My knees are screaming at me. I'm done eating for the day and tomorrow I'll be back on Fast 5 (aka 19:5) with very low carb food choices at least until I get my inflammation under control. I seem to never learn.
June 3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it. Yesterday was a quiet day for me and I spent a lot of time reflecting upon a current situation that causes me to lose sleep. I don't know that I re-framed it per se, but I am actively trying to release it.
June 4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it. This rhododendron has been abused for years by the deer and we have essentially abandoned it in an untamed corner of the yard. Despite the deer and our inattention, a flower emerged this year! The power of determination never fails to impress me.
I've also been meaning to share this photo for the crocheters out there. Saw this a couple of weeks ago in a Walmart parking lot and thought of you all.
Beth near Buffalo
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Thanks ladies for the congrats for my sons advancement.🤗👍🏼 You all are so amazing.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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So Memorial Day my DH and I washed the house windows inside and out. They look so much better. Tuesday night was dinner out. Wednesday night I tried to do paperwork, but just we didn't get home until late running errands. On Thursday, DH had a meltdown about my invoices not being done. By Friday 730 am, all but 6 invoices had been totaled or estimated and emailed those with addresses. Yes it was a long but productive night! I finished those 6 plus got all estimates called along with a few of the done units. In bed Friday night at 9. Saturday managed to finally get all the invoices called by noon. Felt good to at least have that done! And no I had no help calling because.....yep....SIL not feeling well and left early every day. Oh well, it is done. Interesting that DH said nothing about me not coming to bed.....:/ I did start the Outlander series on Netflix Thursday night. DH was being a butt....on Saturday. Our youngest granddaughter's dance recital was just after work. I told him he really didn't have to go if he didn't want. I would just drop him off at home. I should have just done that!!!! Lesson learned, no more recitals for him.
I was unable to get pictures of what made me happy this morning. I saw a red moon, a red sun, and a red fox in the yard! All of this within 30 minutes of each other. Did enjoy the car show. No win, but there were awesome old cars there!
Aubrey also had her first dance recital on Saturday. Her sister Carly turned 2 recently. Aubrey's heart cath is in Boston on June 10th.
For those that don't know, Aubrey is my great niece. She was born with PVS and had her first open heart surgery less than 24 hours old. Her first year was rough! She is prospering for now! She was born in December of 2018.
I better get to bed. Back to work tomorrow. Had fun this weekend, but got no work done... Oh well, tomorrow is a new day!
Rori and Heather- How wonderful that you got to meet! Maybe I should add to my bucket list to go on a road trip and meet up with as many of you as would want to! Granted I would have to keep my passport current to meet up with some of you, but England, Ireland, and Australia are places I would like to visit.......
Machka- I loved your "vacation" quote (may have been in May). It suited me just fine!!!!
I know there was more I wanted to comment on, but am too tired to think.
Hugs!
Healing thoughts!
Logistics falling into place!
Encouragements!
Welcomes!
Kylia in a cooler Ohio
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Me too. I've got music going most of the time at work and at home. Except for a short time in the evening when we watch TV.
On weekends lately, I have been playing my husband's favourites from the 70s & 80s ... and some of mine too.
It has been kind of a reminiscence therapy with music. Look it up ... that is a thing.
And my husband seems happier and more relaxed when we listen to those older songs.
Plus I get to amaze him because I sing along and know most of the lyrics. 😀
M in Oz6 -
5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down. Waking up. No pain rolling over in bed. Hearing Joe in the man cave.
Not enough time tonight to walk off the cranberry scone, chocolate chip cookie and mini lemon crumb cupcake indulged in at fellowship today. Blearg.
Welcome @silverfox16 in NJ!
Barbie that “how to fix someone” meme was a real water snorter! :laugh:
Brava Sue! Good timing
Debbie WOW, well done!
Flea thanks for the pics of the Deschutes and Sisters. How was the concert?
Kylia beautiful girls, you too. I cannot imagine dragging Joe to a recital :devil:1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. 1-Blue skies. 2-views of the ocean on way into town and on stroll chat with T. 3-sharing worries and laughter with D. 4-Pianist’s choice of offertory-congregation gave her an ovation. 5-
06/04: Move: zero sets PT, dogs to powerline then on to second power pole on access road, finished fernwhacking, Jeopardy Masters walking. steps:7242 Fuel: 11+5+2+5+3+2+6=34 acv, almonds, apple, artichoke, avocado, beans-chili, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cranberry, cucumber, grapefruit, Kashi, kettle corn, kombucha, macadamia nuts, maraschino cherry, peanuts, pecans, pepperoncini, peppers-sweet/yellow, pomegranate juice, radish, raisin, romaine, snap peas, spinach, spring mix, tangerines, tea-black, walnuts, wheat-Snap’d crackers/tortilla/sourdough/ginger snaps. CI=1779 :sick: CO=442
Live: Joe, readings, BP, church and fellowship. Wt: 132.3
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. June: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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M in Oz1 -
For those that don't know, Aubrey is my great niece. She was born with PVS and had her first open heart surgery less than 24 hours old. Her first year was rough! She is prospering for now! She was born in December of 2018.
Rori and Heather- How wonderful that you got to meet! Maybe I should add to my bucket list to go on a road trip and meet up with as many of you as would want to! Granted I would have to keep my passport current to meet up with some of you, but England, Ireland, and Australia are places I would like to visit.......
That's great about Aubrey.
Australia is nice.
BTW - I like your red dress. I tried on a couple similar to that recently and they looked great from my abdomen down, but the top part was oddly designed and didn't sit at all well. Yours looks great.Machka- I loved your "vacation" quote (may have been in May). It suited me just fine!!!!
Kylia in a cooler Ohio
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June 2023 Happiness
1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month.
2. Say positive things in your conversations with others.
3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it.
4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down.
6. Get out into green space and feel the joy that nature brings.
7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good.
8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share.
9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently.
10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them.
11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it.
12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone.
13. Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.
14. Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
15. Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
16. Speak to others in a warm and friendly manner.
17. Take time to notice things that you find beautiful.
18. Look for something good in a difficult situation.
19. Get outside and find the joy in being active.
20. Rediscover and enjoy a fun childhood activity.
21. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement.
22. Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh.
23. Create a playlist of uplifting songs to listen to.
24. Bring to mind a favorite memory you feel grateful for.
25. Show your appreciation to people who are helping others
26. Make time to do something playful just for the fun of it.
27. Be kind to you. Do something that brings you joy.
28. Notice how positive emotions are contagious among people.
29. Share a friendly smile with people you see today.
30. Make a list of the joys in your life and keep adding to it.
RVRita
I have been enjoying coding during the first 2 days of the month. That's been really good.
Also the 25 flights of stairs a day.
2. Say positive things in your conversations with others.
Chatted with a work friend about our gardens first thing this morning.
Smiled and thanked people as usual.
BTW - thanking the bus driver at the end of a trip is a thing here.
3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it.
Where do I even start? A single worry?
There are so many worries rumbling away in the background but I try not to think about them or dwell on them.
I try to focus on the good days or even good moments.
4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/
5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down.
My job
The place we live
My husband
Our cat
Oops, that's 4.
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5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down.
My job
My home
Running water
Look for something good every day- Yesterday, great cars and cool breezes
Thank you Machka. I found that dress while on vacation last year. It is so comfortable!
Plants watered. Time to get ready for DH dr appointment, then off to work.
Love,
Kylia in Ohio2 -
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Morning ladies
Here with Miles,who is snoozing
Plumber coming to fix upstairs toilet so I have to put the dog out in the yard in back..
The cleaner will come this afternoon to give an estimate.4 -
Love all the photos!
Still trying to learn how to pace myself. DrewB having problems with her back legs. It is either patella lux or related to her anemia condition. Seeing the Vet in about a week. Hopefully he has some ideas. I will be watching a summit on pain management for dogs this week. I might have some more ideas to help her with her pain.2 -
Kylia ~ You and your granddaughter are two cuties who look so much alike! Best of luck and prayers for your niece's heart procedure to be done.
Debbie ~ I have thought so much about Destiny. I pray that her platelets continue to improve. Also, the sweets you made for the church auction are wonderful and show a huge amount of work on your part.
Rosemarie ~ Hope your trip to Mass. was an enjoyable one.
Quiet weekend here! Have enjoyed looking at all the photos and so glad to see them.
Carol in GA
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I planned a morning walk with a friend but breakfast didn’t sit well & I needed to be close to the restroom. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. 🤞🏻
Katla in Illinois4 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Me too. I've got music going most of the time at work and at home. Except for a short time in the evening when we watch TV.
On weekends lately, I have been playing my husband's favourites from the 70s & 80s ... and some of mine too.
It has been kind of a reminiscence therapy with music. Look it up ... that is a thing.
And my husband seems happier and more relaxed when we listen to those older songs.
Plus I get to amaze him because I sing along and know most of the lyrics. 😀
M in Oz
I am a country fan but listen to a lot of different music.
I have a lot of old stuff my Dad played when I was growing up. 70’s and 80’s rock and country, and some current stuff.
I believe there is something to reminiscing, because it takes you back to a happier time and place in your mind.
Tracey4
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