WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024

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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Today’s gratitude: the Katla project. Scrolling through all the profile pics, the love just shines out, warms my heart and lifts my spirits. Think I’ll keep a copy on my desktop for when I need a boost… or pip’s boot! Thank you ALL for participating.
    Kim you’re in too!
    Machka I get mad whenever you tell us about the back-to-work person. Please tell me she’s totally out of your lives now? Lord have mercy on her other “clielnts”.
    Heather That much pain just doesn’t sound right. ((hugs)) While you know your own body best, hoping a prompt, real, professional examination elicits a helpful diagnosis. Do you have an appointment? Edie and Max really shot up quickly! Like your first and second steps, hope that helps you sleep.
    Likewise Annie, good for you for preparing for the future, whatever it will bring.
    Michele re: Katla will do. Glad the leg finally stopped oozing. Safe travels!
    Lanette sometimes a song just catches me, brings a tear. That In the Shallows clip was one. Like you now I’ll keep an eye out for “A Star is Born”
    Rebecca cilantro, ugh. Might as well grate up some Irish Spring. The Sorfrito I had tasted more of garlic, red pepper, dried tomato. Label says there’s also parsley, rosemary and sage. No cilantro :noway:
    Just skimmin’ back later.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    March: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.

    Oh a fellow cilantro despiser.....💖👍🏼 its definitely as bright green as Irish Spring huh? Easy to spot the offensively leaved suckers! I do like to mix jars of bruschetta, the olive and sun dried tomato ones! Then adding garlic and sauted onion. I add it to soups, put on sandwiches, not just on toasted bread with a slice of cheese.
    I sang your label...parsley, rosemary and saaaaage, in my head.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I love cilentro- plan on planting it again this year but need to remember to plant it late so it is ready when my tomatoes are. I like to add it to my pico de gallo , salsa, sandwiches, pho, bahn mi sandwiches have to have it along with the pickled carrots.
    Mom and I both like cilentro and basil. Dad didnt/dh doesn't like either. I will be planting a lot of basil too to make pesto

    I think Cilantro is an herb that if you didn't grow up with it, in foods and such, its just something you can't immediately take to, you know? My Mom was a Betty Crocker clone and didn't use cilantro in anything. I love pesto! Happy growing!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    Joy1580vb wrote: »
    Annie, well done on your continued exercise regime. I'm waiting for our bit of snow to go so I can get out and do more walking. Another frigid morning here but should be the last as we are going into a warming trend.

    Will be getting back to my income tax this morning and hopefully complete it. I think I can transfer some of DH's unused credits to me to avoid paying.

    Made a new fried rice recipe yesterday that turned out well. It was baked in the oven instead of stove top.....so easy and less work.

    Joy

    can you share your baked "fried rice" recipe?? My guys love it and it isn't really hard, but would love another option.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    Margaret- thank you- I will keep pushing mom(gently) to get the call made for the appointment-either in person or on the phone.
    I need to find a way to get all her info for when the time comes- I have no idea any of her accounts/passwords/etc
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Hello ladies!

    It's a bleak rainy day here. I studied some. At this stage I'm just looking to learn the vocabulary. I learned that I need to plan a study break without food. When I was in college in Las Vegas, I used to eat at a drive thru pizza place on my way to class. Very convenient.

    I've been eating cabbage and carrots with a mix of fat-free ranch and skinny girl poppyseed dressing to make Cole slaw. It's pretty good. Very
    crunchy. And under fifty calories for a portion that fills me up. But I still want a hot mocha latte.

    Annie in Delaware





  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    mtumale wrote: »
    Oh my goodness, I was meant to log in today and find this thread! THANK YOU. I have fallen off the wagon and it's not even in sight anymore for me to jump on. But this thread right here is exactly what I needed to tell myself it's not too late and I can restart any time, day, month...I just needed the reminder! Can't wait to see what I can accomplish this month being part of this group 🤗

    Mel Bay Area California

    Welcome Mel
    This is an amazing group of super supportive women- jump in any time. It does move fast. Reply just when you want to.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley, CA
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 429 Member
    edited March 6
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Joy1580vb wrote: »
    Annie, well done on your continued exercise regime. I'm waiting for our bit of snow to go so I can get out and do more walking. Another frigid morning here but should be the last as we are going into a warming trend.

    Will be getting back to my income tax this morning and hopefully complete it. I think I can transfer some of DH's unused credits to me to avoid paying.

    Made a new fried rice recipe yesterday that turned out well. It was baked in the oven instead of stove top.....so easy and less work.

    Joy

    can you share your baked "fried rice" recipe?? My guys love it and it isn't really hard, but would love another option.

    My recipe is called Emergency Dump and Bake Fried Rice.....a recipe by recipetineats. I didn't have Chinese cooking wine but had Mirin so used that instead. Cut back a bit on the soy sauce too and used frozen vegetables. I was surprised that it was so good and rice was perfectly cooked. Just google Emergency Dump and Bake Fried Rice and I'm sure you will get the recipe. I think the bacon is what makes this so tasty…..didn’t cut back on that at all!

    Finished our income tax.

    Joy
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Today’s gratitude: the Katla project. Scrolling through all the profile pics, the love just shines out, warms my heart and lifts my spirits. Think I’ll keep a copy on my desktop for when I need a boost… or pip’s boot! Thank you ALL for participating.
    Kim you’re in too!
    Machka I get mad whenever you tell us about the back-to-work person. Please tell me she’s totally out of your lives now? Lord have mercy on her other “clielnts”.
    Heather That much pain just doesn’t sound right. ((hugs)) While you know your own body best, hoping a prompt, real, professional examination elicits a helpful diagnosis. Do you have an appointment? Edie and Max really shot up quickly! Like your first and second steps, hope that helps you sleep.
    Likewise Annie, good for you for preparing for the future, whatever it will bring.
    Michele re: Katla will do. Glad the leg finally stopped oozing. Safe travels!
    Lanette sometimes a song just catches me, brings a tear. That In the Shallows clip was one. Like you now I’ll keep an eye out for “A Star is Born”
    Rebecca cilantro, ugh. Might as well grate up some Irish Spring. The Sorfrito I had tasted more of garlic, red pepper, dried tomato. Label says there’s also parsley, rosemary and sage. No cilantro :noway:
    Just skimmin’ back later.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    March: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.

    Oh a fellow cilantro despiser.....💖👍🏼 its definitely as bright green as Irish Spring huh? Easy to spot the offensively leaved suckers! I do like to mix jars of bruschetta, the olive and sun dried tomato ones! Then adding garlic and sauted onion. I add it to soups, put on sandwiches, not just on toasted bread with a slice of cheese.
    I sang your label...parsley, rosemary and saaaaage, in my head.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I love cilentro- plan on planting it again this year but need to remember to plant it late so it is ready when my tomatoes are. I like to add it to my pico de gallo , salsa, sandwiches, pho, bahn mi sandwiches have to have it along with the pickled carrots.
    Mom and I both like cilentro and basil. Dad didnt/dh doesn't like either. I will be planting a lot of basil too to make pesto

    I think Cilantro is an herb that if you didn't grow up with it, in foods and such, its just something you can't immediately take to, you know? My Mom was a Betty Crocker clone and didn't use cilantro in anything. I love pesto! Happy growing!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    My family travelled to the southern US (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, etc) a lot and we ate a lot of US "Mexican" food that likely had Cilantro ... so I likely grew up with it.

    M in Oz
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Margaret- thank you- I will keep pushing mom(gently) to get the call made for the appointment-either in person or on the phone.
    I need to find a way to get all her info for when the time comes- I have no idea any of her accounts/passwords/etc

    Debbie ... it will take a very pointed conversation to get all of her information. Are you her only child? If so, you need to become her POA or if you have siblings, that decision needs to be made. It requires an attorney to draw up the papers and best to do while your mom is mentally sound. If it were me, I would visit your mom on a day you can call Social Security together. Be present with her so you can speak for her if necessary (she will have to give permission). And find out what her local office number for SSA is ... the main line takes an eternity to get through.

    Beth

    Thank you!!

    I have two sisters. I am sure mom has picked me over the other two.
    She has had her will revised after dad passed away. I know for sure she did it because I got a letter from her lawyer but I don't know what it says exactly.
    When I took her for ear surgery, they asked about POA or at least I think that is what they were referring to and she said I did .
    I just need to get that information for sure, so I know. I have a few nephews that are trying to worm their way in. Neither of them are living in state and don't really have their act together financially to keep the property the way mom wants
    I will stay an extra day to be there on a Monday to have her call or just take her down to the office, even if it is to just go down to make an appointment.
    It will have to be on another visit. Right now I am trying to balance time with her but also time at home if dh has another blow up with his mom. There will be one on Monday because he is going away for the weekend to do another comic-con.(I can't be up at mom's if he is about to have a melt down again)

    Debbie
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    [quote="

    I think Cilantro is an herb that if you didn't grow up with it, in foods and such, its just something you can't immediately take to, you know? My Mom was a Betty Crocker clone and didn't use cilantro in anything. I love pesto! Happy growing!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    My family travelled to the southern US (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, etc) a lot and we ate a lot of US "Mexican" food that likely had Cilantro ... so I likely grew up with it.

    M in Oz [/quote]

    I never had it, other than in Pico de Gallo maybe but didn't know what it was. Didn't eat out very often growing up and had never heard of it until more recently.

    Only herbs I remember mom cooking with were basic- rosemary, thyme, sage, oregeno and garlic. Nothing else. Maybe a little chili powder but that was rare.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,691 Member
    I remember the first night I arrived in Mexico City. I went out for a wander around the cathedral area and decided to have some soup in a café. I sat up at the counter and had no idea what I was ordering. (1993) There was some strange unidentifiable taste in it that I had never had before. I thought it was amazing, and seemed to me to exemplify this wonderful place I had arrived in. I now know that flavour was cilantro, and for me, it will always mean Mexico.
    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 5min 56sec, 101elev, 2.87ap, 85ahr, 106mhr, 6.09mi= 598c
    Strava app= 747c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 29min 5sec, 686elev, 104aw, 17.9amph, 47arpm, gear35, 26.64mi= 519c
    Strava app= 532c
    Zwift stats- 1hr 29min 6sec, 687elev, 104aw, 46arpm, 17.98amph, 26.7mi= 532c

    Total cal 1117
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    My dad told the library he wanted to donate MY books! At least he didn't take them over. He is so frustrating. We have had this conversation at least three times before. And he was late for dinner.

    Annie in Delaware
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Rebecca - such wonderful photos. I am so happy for you and Lee, having your boys back for a little while. It did everyone good, didn't it?

    Lisa - you are getting me excited to mow! Weatherman says end of next week we'll have a few dry days, temps near 70. If it wasn't so chilly out right now I'd be tempted to get the weed eater going. Good article, by the way. Thanks for the link.

    Betsy - sorry the taxman came after you. I was kind of sweating last year's taxes as a "single", luckily made it OK. This year I have to take a small RMD and might just throw most of it into withholding. I'm like Barbara, I probably over-withhold but at least it's there and I'm not tempted to dip into it for something I really don't need.

    Tracey - sorry I forgot to mention - what great luck getting in with that doctor. What a relief to have someone who will get to know you as a person and keep on top of things before they get to ER stage. Hope the meet n greet goes well.

    My own visit with Dr. Paul this morning was great. He went over Dr. D's notes and lab order, did his own exam of my foot which was OK, hardly any swelling, and my finger joints. He said "we'll run MY labs. Ignore Dr. D's. You don't have RA!" I can't remember everything he ordered, I think the sed rate for arthritis and threw in kidney (creatinine) and thyroid. And A1C - I have high fasting morning glucose, we wanted to see if my walking after meals has helped.

    I wonder if they test kidney function a lot in case we need to be on certain meds that are hard on kidneys - better to know ahead of time?

    He also said keep walking with weights as much as I want. Let pain be my guide. My appointment was for 11. I arrived there at 10:40, waited a couple minutes in the waiting room, then nurse Kellie came and got me, put me in an exam room. Dr. Paul was in there in two minutes, we had a good chat and the foot & finger exam, then I got the blood draw and was out of there by 11:10. :p

    Kellie told me Dr. D at the Ortho clinic often sees FIFTY patients a day. :# And he is the community foot and ankle surgeon. Everyone is crossing fingers he doesn't burn out early. He's in his early 50's.

    That's the update. Think I need a quick nap. :p

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    The leave both sailor sons took literally mended our family's mental health most definitely. I think it surprised my sailors how many family members reached out and came to the "family pizza night" event. They are an important piece of the complete family puzzle. I think my youngest learned its just easier to reach out every week or so, then of course wait years. There's no insertion of guilt that way. I tried to not make him feel guilty, but when he saw on the family email that I was taking anti depression meds, he knew he had to call home. I am off them since the holidays, and its nice to think upon youngest son with a warm and fuzzy feeling, not panic or worry. He actually called this past Monday so the behavior of active correspondence with family continues.💖😁⚓👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
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