WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) One of the best decisions we ever made was to get rid of our land line. Cell phones are easy to turn on and off or silence. Annoying numbers can be blocked and they are useful for so many other things

    Yes!

    During the 2009 bushfire in Victoria Australia, my husband was able to keep communicating with me (I was in Canada) using his mobile phone ... the landline system had burnt up and didn't exist anymore. IIRC the government handed out mobile phones or gave out vouchers for them or something during that time.

    I'd rather have my mobile phone in an emergency situation.

    And I do get a few spam calls on my mobile but I don't answer the phone unless I know the number. So I don't hear the spam calls.

    Regarding hearing my phone ... it sits right in front of me most of the time. It's on vibrate so it rattles a bit when there is a call. Chances are I won't answer anyway but I know to check if there's a message.

    M in Oz
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    edited December 2023
    Kelly: You come across as innovative and inspirational, going above and beyond mere childcare. Any kid who gets into your childcare is extremely lucky. Heck! I’d like to be there 😂

    Getting ready to go out to craft this morning. Then going to see one of my Monday Painters who isn’t able to come to the group any more because if ill health.

    🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    edited December 2023
    What to know about dehydration and joint pain
    People with conditions such as arthritis may experience more discomfort in their joints if they are dehydrated.

    This article discusses dehydration and joint pain, including definitions, how dehydration may cause joint pain, other causes of joint pain, and treatment.

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    How can dehydration affect the joints?
    Because water makes up as much as 80% of cartilage, dehydration can have a large impact on the function of cartilage.

    To work properly, cartilage needs plenty of water. The water within cartilage is essential for supporting its structure. Water also provides a medium through which different molecules within the cartilage can travel.

    Cartilage reduces the friction between the bones that joints connect. If cartilage is not healthy, the increased friction in the joints may lead to joint pain.

    Water also flushes toxins out of the body. This can reduce inflammation, which may also prevent or decrease joint pain.

    This is especially true for people with arthritis, a condition that causes joint swelling or inflammation. Dehydration may worsen arthritis symptoms and lead to flare-ups of specific forms of arthritis, such as gout.

    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dehydration-joint-pain#dehydration-and-joints


    Machka in Oz

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    edited December 2023
    KJ - It was wonderful to see you in the clip! :D<3 I thought you had a great mix of sensible, caring, and creative. Just what all kids need. :p

    I had a pretty sleepless night, with a bit of back ache, I read, and meditated, but I was glad when I could legitimately get up and take John a cup of tea.
    I decided to forgo the rower this morning, but did the cycling and the floor work etc. My back seems to be improving. Did my writing/editing.
    Not sure what to do about picking up Bea, as it is raining hard out there. We may take the car. If we can't park, one of us can stay with it and the other go in to collect her. We will have to check if the front garden is free at my son's as I don't think he has spare parking vouchers.

    Rosemary - I have every sympathy with you. Just, please, do not feel bad about feeling bad. It is only to be expected in your circumstances. Eventually you will surface from the depression, but what you are going through is perfectly natural and normal. We are here for you to tell us how hard it is, and yes, it is. Plus, this time of year can be really, really difficult. We are all sending you love. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    edited December 2023
    Good start this month!

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    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    edited December 2023
    Luannelizabeth wrote: »
    Well, I'm logging my meals. That's a start, right? Awareness?

    :) I learned a lot by logging my meals and from that learning, began to change the way I was eating and make much healthier choices. It's all about baby steps. My other first step was to read this thread every morning to remind myself that I am not alone.

    :)Kelly, I watched the video. You sounded and looked smart, caring, articulate, and well informed. Sorry they couldn't highlight the hundreds of other great things you do.

    :)Rosemarie, there are so many reasons for you to feel tired. Don't make it worse by scolding yourself for it. Be gentle with yourself and do what you can do and rest in between.


    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,250 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,304 Member
    Heather Not strange at all! You did it for me as I didn’t get out yesterday to where I could donate! 😊 Thank you!

    2023 December Kindness


    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate proper weapon care and use.


    Meditation: daily. 18/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%,100,100,83%
    Feeling sick all month. Colitis crap!

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min /23
    Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
    Flexible (yoga, stretching) /8 a week 10 min
    Balance 5 days 10 min /20

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    3 months SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5907,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%,-6847,98%-84% 5882-)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 (10,00%) 50%
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 228/208—(733%,100% My mom called me for a change, 100%)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)99/96 100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4, 172.2, 173.2, 173.4, 173.4 (600%) 100%,100%
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 8/23. (681%,100,100,83)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 50/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 12/12—(100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (100%) I put the money in, but end up taking it out.
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0,0,0,0
    500%) This has stopped. Spending too much.

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met——-89%
    June met—-99%
    July met — met 81%
    August met—met 99%
    September met——99%
    October met —90.7%
    November met—75%
    December met—


    1.Spread kindness and share the December calendar with others. Sharing with my MFP friends.
    2. Contact someone you can’t be with to see how they are doing. Forgot to do this yesterday. Hope to do it today. I did this on Sunday 12/3.
    3. Offer to help someone who is facing difficulties at the moment. Helped my fellow host in learning what to do in 2 separate incidents with campers.
    4. Support a campaign, cause, or charity you really care about.
    5. Give a gift to someone who is homeless or lonely. Did not do this. No chance to.
    6. Leave a positive message for someone else to find. Did this yesterday.
    7. Give kind comments to as many people as possible today. I will try. A bit down today. Not feeling well.
    8. Do something helpful for a friend or family member. Will do!
    9. Notice when you’re hard on yourself or others and be kind instead. I will try to remember.
    10. Listen wholeheartedly to others without judging them. I need to learn to do this more.
    11. But an extra item and donate to a food bank. Did not have a chance to do this today.
    12. Be generous. Feed someone with food, love or kindness today.
    13. See how many be people you can smile at today.
    14. Share a happy memory or inspiring thought with a loved one.
    15. Say hello to your neighbor and brighten their day.
    16. Look for something positive to say to everyone you meet today.
    17. Give thanks. List the kind things others have done for you.
    18. Ask for help and let someone else know the how of giving.
    19. Contact someone who may be alone or feeling isolated.
    20. Help someone by giving away something you don’t need.
    21. Appreciate kindness and thank people who do things for you.
    22. Congratulate someone for an achievement that may go unnoticed.
    23. Choose to give or receive the gift of forgiveness.
    24. Bring joy to others. Share something that made you laugh.
    25. Treat everyone with kindness including yourself.
    26. Get outside, pick up litter or do something kind for nature.
    27. Call a relative who is far away to say hello and have a chat.
    28. Be kind to the planet. Eat less meat and use less energy.
    29. Turn off digital devices and really listen to people.
    30. Let someone know how much you appreciated them and why.
    31. Plan some new acts of kindness for 2024.



    The results of your personality test are in. Here they are:
    Personality type: Logistician (ISTJ-T)
Traits: Introverted – 69%, Observant – 58%, Thinking – 75%, Judging – 56%, Turbulent – 54%
Role: Sentinel
Strategy: Constant Improvement
    Joined MFPL 5/26/2010
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,304 Member
    Today is: HMM I wonder if I could make a poinsettia-gingerbread house? LOL Have a great day!
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,254 Member
    edited December 2023
    Rita if I am tempted to order from a site I am not familiar with I go to their website and look it up. There is a way to look up how reliable the site is. I think I googled that not quite sure company had a 67/100 rating the last time I did this. I decided not to order. Then I got at least 4 other companies offering me the same product. When I saw the original site again. I told them if they wanted me to order from them they had to secure their website better before I would put in an order. I agree if the deal sounds too good to be true it is probably a scam. Glad you caught it and gave us a heads up!
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Beautiful bowls, Lisa, with a stunning glaze. <3
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    for those who are having a bit of a hard time this holiday- this is great song-
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDGEgGJii5Y

    If Christmas Hits Different This Year.
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,881 Member
    edited December 2023
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Beautiful bowls, Lisa, with a stunning glaze. <3
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

    Thank you! I am kind of in love with that color... 🙃 It was such a gamble, as you get a one-inch square picture on the bottle that ends up bearing no resemblance to the end result! I feel like I guessed well...

    I hope your friend's granddaughter is doing well. So much they can do now for diabetes, but still so scary when they're that young.

    Love,
    Lisa
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Evening ladies
    My friend Doris got a new cat,who is an absolute love and was all over me,but unfortunately im afraid,im really allergic to pet dander.so I sneezed most of the afternoon and took benadryl when I got home.still feeling horrible.ugh.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    edited December 2023
    Rosemarie: Try to keep reminding yourself that what you are feeling is part of the normal grieving process. It’s also probably exacerbated by winter blues. You will learn ways of coping with you ‘new’ situation. In the meantime, lean on us. We have broad shoulders.

    I had a great time at craft this morning. Then went shopping for some Christmas goodies. Up early to do weekly grocery shopping tomorrow morning.

    🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,250 Member
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