WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024

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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,884 Member
    Someone asked me how I turn off ads on Facebook, and the answer is that I hit that "x" on every one of them. They never show me that specific one again, and proceed to show me fewer in that category. I think of it as "whack-a-spammer." Kinda fun.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,523 Member
    Lanette – that would be wonderful if you could ask the lady about dry brushing with glazes

    Well, I picked some of the blueberries last night. Honestly, they are very small. But they are sweet. I did post a thank you and told her that now I have a stomach ache probably due to the way I picked. One for the mouth, one for the bucket, two for the mouth, one for the bucket……

    Barbara – you won’t believe how many blueberries I have in my freezer. When they’re on sale, I stock up.

    They had pizza today at the soup kitchen. They haven’t had it in a while. Little Caeser’s donates a lot. I’m not crazy about their pizza when it’s reheated, but they also had other brands so I brought some home for Vince. Not sure why they make so much, pizza doesn’t go very well. I also took some cupcakes for Vince. Last time he liked them. I took some tomatoes for me. They look so good. They said to just take them since they won’t last until Monday

    Just sent the grant application to BK for the Corner Table. I honestly believe they’ll get the $250

    Took Fred and Barney to the vet for their shots, only Vince had it down on the wrong day...it’s next week. That’s why I always immediately add to the calendar, even if it’s from my phone.

    Went to WalMart because Vince needed some sort of nasal spray so I did a little shopping.

    Kylia – I’m so sorry for your friend

    barbie – so happy for Jake

    Allie – I like all the colors, but I think I like the darker colors best. Is your hair salt and pepper? That would look nice.

    Michele NC
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,090 Member
    Thanks all..we will figure it out when I get there next Tuesday.
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Hi, Allie.

    What are they waiting for, in regards to your kidneys? I'm sorry to keep harping on it. I'm just really worried about you.

    I like the hair cut, and your hairdresser might be right about the color.

    Take care of yourself.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,043 Member
    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,700 Member
    edited July 20
    Just did a quick order, in bed, for a few things from the Co-op, via Amazon. They will be arriving between 10 and 12 this morning! I didn't need enough stuff to warrant a full Waitrose and the Co-op is free over £30. I can get out to buy one or two things, but carrying more than one small bag doesn't suit. The Co-op does very good asparagus. And corned beef. I like their seeded sourdough, though John finds it a bit heavy. He likes other sourdough. I must admit, I do like a bit of claggy. Cakes too.

    I will be cooking our favourite halloumi curry for tonight as the weather has cooled off. Just grey. :|

    My hips seem a bit better. Maybe I overdid it on the exercise machines. :o

    Huge Amazon delivery today. Mostly just utility stuff, hard to find food items, toiletries etc. I have ordered two Lazy Susans for a very annoying, hard to reach cupboard, where I keep all my vinegars, sauces, etc. I often forget what I have lurking in the back, so I hope this will help.
    I take a very long time to make purchases like this, but it's been annoying me for years.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,598 Member
    edited July 20
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Someone asked me how I turn off ads on Facebook, and the answer is that I hit that "x" on every one of them. They never show me that specific one again, and proceed to show me fewer in that category. I think of it as "whack-a-spammer." Kinda fun.

    There are a couple other ways to get around a lot of the ads which are a bit easier.

    You can choose to see very few ads, and set things up so the ads you do see are, at least, not offensive to you.

    Feel free to ask me if you're interested.


    M in Oz
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good morning,
    Have about 30 mins of work to do. Just a couple of warranty submissions. Bills, estimates, and registrations are done. Cleaned kitchen after supper including mopping the floor. Last load of laundry is in dryer needing folded. Bed linens cleaned. House vacuumed. Clipped kitties nails.Feeling kind of together today;) playing hookie from work again for car show. This one is close to home and cooler temps with no rain in forecast! Yay! It is weird feeling back in control.....

    Facebook......I use it to check in with family and friends, but tend to get sucked into the reels. I scroll past stuffs I don't agree with. I have one school acquaintance that I tend to block alot. He is just rude.

    Heather When my DH broke his ankle he would push his PT harder than needed and be sore for a day or two. I am guessing that is your case too. I am happy to hear your progress! You sound so much happier again.

    Allie I really like that haircut especially in the darker color.

    Monique One of my customers cares for long term care children too. Her face lights up when she talks about them. Like you, she shows such care and compassion and gives them as home like of experiences as possible. She has one that was more vegetative that now responds with smiles when she comes in the room. Her shift is nighttime so baths, pj changes, stories, etc. I am thankful for the work yall do.

    Flea Love your travels!

    There are more I wanted to comment on but need to get a couple things done.

    Healing thoughts!
    Congratulations on the positive changes being made for better lives!
    Hugs held extra long for any in need.

    Thankfulness and love to all,
    Kylia in Ohio
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,598 Member
    How to Fix a Sedentary Lifestyle

    Modern advances make our lives easier, but they've led many of us to adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. Moving less and sitting more is linked to several health conditions and is believed to be a significant cause of the obesity epidemic.

    Sitting for longer than four hours per day significantly increases your risk for cardiovascular disease (perhaps even more than smoking), diabetes, and several other obesity-related conditions.


    The article provides 12 tips ...

    https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-beat-a-sedentary-lifestyle-2509611


    Machka in Oz
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,884 Member
    <3
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,289 Member
    No I can't take a nap. It's a four bedroom house but he has got to come make his noise three feet away from me. Grrr.

    Today's big challenge is to overcome my reluctance and invite his friends to his birthday party that I don't want to host. I am off to a bad start.

    Annie in Delaware
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,195 Member
    :)Annie, Does your grocery store offer a pick up option? We have been using that for several years. It allows us to browse, read labels, and add items to the grocery cart through the week before placing a final order and choosing a time to drive to the store and park in the curbside pick up spot and have someone bring our groceries to the car. At the height of the pandemic when my top priority was staying away from people, I decided that I could be happy with the groceries and sundries I bought from that one store, plan a week at a time, and order other obscure items from Amazon.

    :)Allie, I, too, am concerned about you and hope you will continue to make caring for your health your number one priority.

    :) Jake's multiple health problems cause him to be extremely fatigued. He says that the blessing is that it requires that he do a daily inventory of what's important so he can use his limited energy to do the things that are most important and ignore the rest.

    :)Machka, Thank you for sharing the daily saga of your move. You are being so careful with everything and so aware of your husband's limitations. You'll will be happy you've done it this way.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,090 Member
    Machka- I say good for you..get a good sleep in.
    Flea- alot of factors for kidney transplant/ dialysis, first off..you have to have a matched donor.. my kids aren't interested
    Then you have to have a clean environment. Which right now..is very hard for me to do..or even keep up..as I am exhausted all the time.then once the transplant is done I will need to be having to going down to the hospital 45 min away twice a week for 6 weeks and have to stay away from most everyone and everything because of immune system.
    And I will be on so many pills I'll be rattling like a bean bag.
    I would at least like to get through the next few months comfortably so I can enjoy my cruise and my new granddaughter. And then we shall see what happens..
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,255 Member
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  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)Annie, Does your grocery store offer a pick up option? We have been using that for several years. It allows us to browse, read labels, and add items to the grocery cart through the week before placing a final order and choosing a time to drive to the store and park in the curbside pick up spot and have someone bring our groceries to the car. At the height of the pandemic when my top priority was staying away from people, I decided that I could be happy with the groceries and sundries I bought from that one store, plan a week at a time, and order other obscure items from Amazon.

    :)Allie, I, too, am concerned about you and hope you will continue to make caring for your health your number one priority.

    :) Jake's multiple health problems cause him to be extremely fatigued. He says that the blessing is that it requires that he do a daily inventory of what's important so he can use his limited energy to do the things that are most important and ignore the rest.

    :)Machka, Thank you for sharing the daily saga of your move. You are being so careful with everything and so aware of your husband's limitations. You'll will be happy you've done it this way.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA

    I can relate to how Jake feels on some days. Has he read the theory of the spoons? I'll look for it, just in case, and you can share it with him.

    So thankful his new meds are showing positive changes.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Machka- I say good for you..get a good sleep in.
    Flea- alot of factors for kidney transplant/ dialysis, first off..you have to have a matched donor.. my kids aren't interested
    Then you have to have a clean environment. Which right now..is very hard for me to do..or even keep up..as I am exhausted all the time.then once the transplant is done I will need to be having to going down to the hospital 45 min away twice a week for 6 weeks and have to stay away from most everyone and everything because of immune system.
    And I will be on so many pills I'll be rattling like a bean bag.
    I would at least like to get through the next few months comfortably so I can enjoy my cruise and my new granddaughter. And then we shall see what happens..

    I understand all that for transplant, but is all that true for dialysis as well? My friend mentioned that she knows someone who does at home dialysis. I'd not heard of that.

    We want you around and healthy for a good while to come.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    edited July 20
    Spoon theory, for those with chronic illnesses, and maybe others can relate, as well. It's a downloadable pdf so you can read it and not just about it.
    https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/documents/2020-05/Spoon theory by Christine Miserandino.pdf

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,523 Member
    After work went and bought gas. $3.05/gallon. That’s a decent price.

    Trying to buy Crocs at a decent price since I don’t need them immediately, I can afford to wait. Amazon has them at a decent price, only they don’t have them in my size. Guess I just have to keep checking back to see if they have them in stock.

    Vince and I clipped all four kitties nails yesterday. Boy, as kittens they sure do grow fast! We need to put the extension on the water fountain. When we first got them, they were small enough that they didn’t need the extension. Now they do

    Allie – add me to the list of people concerned about you

    barbie – I like the way Jake is looking at his fatigue. He’s taking a negative and making a positive out of it

    Flea – a friend of Jess’ was looking for a place down here and stayed with us. Her husband was on home dialysis. I’m pretty sure he had to do it every night but it gave him the freedom to be able to travel. He was in his 20’s or 30’s so not sure if Medicare covers it or not

    Rita – that would be silly to return the TV. Make money on it, sounds good to me.

    Think I’ll walk down to Food Lion. They have shrimp on sale (then again, it’s always on sale) but I should have some in my freezer.

    Michele NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,195 Member
    OregonMother wrote: »
    Spoon theory, for those with chronic illnesses, and maybe others can relate, as well. It's a downloadable pdf so you can read it and not just about it.
    https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/documents/2020-05/Spoon theory by Christine Miserandino.pdf

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

    :) Great article and worthwhile reading for everyone. I think Jake's point was that for most of his life, he wasted much too much time on things that weren't important and now he focuses on what is really important.

    "The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials."---Lin Yutang

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