WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015

UPDATE : I got cleared to b able to assist him when he needs to get out of the bed, go potty, give him exercises exercises to do,etc...

Lisa, when I was stationed in Athens, Greece (1978-1980), it was a pretty tense time politically. We were always on the lookout for terrorists from Libya. They used to require us to take a training course on checking our cars for bombs. There were many times that the threat was so high we were confined to the base, even though we lived off base. We would camp out in the cafeteria or the rec center - sometimes for days - till they gave the OK to go home. There were anti-American demonstrations all over the place, including the park down the hill from our apartment. We had to walk past that park to go home, and there were people burning Levi jeans as a symbol of America. (Never mind that most of the people in the crowd were wearing Levis that they paid HUGE amounts for.). When the hostages were released from Iran they came through our base for processing before going on to Germany, and there were huge crowds demonstrating outside the main gate to the base. It was not a good time to live in Greece.

prayers for paris

I would like to share a little story about refugees. My DD1 teaches and in her school there is a newly arrived Kurdish kindergartner. This poor innocent thing speaks not a word in any language at all!
I personally am not frightened of a five year old refugee who must have seen untold horrors in her brief life to the point where she cannot communicate at all. I wish I lived nearer so I could just cradle her against my breast.
I am not worried about her becoming radicalized in America. I wish more traumatized children could find healing on our shores. These people are on our side. If you had been in their situation you would have fled too.
What happened is horrible. Still waiting to hear anything from my MIL who is due home today from vacation in France.
I believe our president's situation and choices would be easier if he hadn't had his opponents questioning his religion and his patriotism all along. This is not to say I agree with him about everything. You need to respect the office and your fellow citizens' voting choices while reserving your right to disagree about policy. And some Americans would apparently prefer Putin? Why? Guess I am just not a fan of testosterone laden posturing.
We are all in some crazy semi undeclared war and have been since 911. I hate war and violence and I do not know where this will lead. I do know there are way too many hotheads with fingers on triggers in this world already. and that there are 60 million displaced persons because of them. And this is just plain wrong, and I pray for each and every one to find a safe place.
Done with ranting--I know we are all trying to make sense of this in our own way and maybe this was mine.
Peace to all of you tonight...
Betty ROC

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

Good Evening Ladies,

Mindy, congrats on your loss!!! Wooo hoooo and keep up the good work.

Joyce, maybe Charlie needs one of those electric snug sacks to stay toasty in the family room. Your holiday with all the families sounds wonderful. I hope everyone there realizes what a blessing it is to be together.

Heather, now an official CONGRATS!!!! So happy for you to know it’s over. Now you can enjoy that cruise!!!

Lillian, have fun at your class.

Lisa, I like a shower without a door, too, although I’ve never had one. I don’t find the glass doors that hard to care for as long as I don’t let them get away from me. I do have to disagree on the washer and dryer in the closet. Just don’t think I’d like that. I do have mine upstairs where all the dirty clothes are and that works out great, except that we spend most of our time downstairs near the kitchen or family room. Guess there is no perfect solution other than to have someone else do the laundry for ya.

Terri, I do understand about the averages now. It’s nice of you to consider the kids chances to win when they want your DS on their team.

Heather, that will be wonderful if you can have all the work done while you area away. But don’t you hate to miss all that mess and inconvenience??? That is a bummer that you aren’t controlling your BP with diet and exercise.

Joyce, I’m with you on buying the Thanksgiving groceries a little at a time. Seems like they cost less that way, doesn’t it?? LOL

Allison, I hope things work out with the living arrangements for everyone. And I hope you are enjoying your time alone and not having to prepare meals for someone other than yourself.

Gloria, so happy that things got worked out for the time being. Now we just need for you to find the right place to go.

Pip , so sorry about the bike. I was hopeful that it was in as good a shape as it first appeared. So glad Kirby is healing nicely.

Sylvia, that is terrible to have that run down house in the neighborhood. I can’t wait to hear what she gets done to it.

Pat, your cactus is beautiful. I’m not even sure I’ve ever seen a yellow one.

I am so sorry for all of you and your loved ones that are suffering from somewhat “blue” to downright depressed. Sending the brightest light and cheeriest wishes for relief.

to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.

The Paris attacks are terrible. It is so sad that everyone can’t just let everyone else alone to live as they want. My prayers go out to all concerned.

Friday I went to the Christmas Show with a friend. I ended up getting a beautiful ring that I will wear on the cruise as I don’t take my diamond. It has about a 2 carat fake diamond and some little ones on the band. I just need something to have on my ring finger when I leave my wedding band at home. I also got a new necklace and ear rings. I did have a few samples of food but otherwise did pretty good and got in lots of walking.

Thank you for all the wishes and prayers for Max. And your fur babies sending their get well wishes is so sweet. I know I may have missed something as I’ve been reading in bits and pieces and trying to respond. Max is doing well considering. The next big step will be to find out if it is cancer. He is at least a little more alert tonight but still on pain meds. I’m exhausted so off to bed.

I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day.

Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

Betty: Very well said !!! Prayers for all. !!! Gayle Minneapolis

Did 45 minutes of a DVD called "Sculpt". The plan for tomorrow is to do a DVD called "pilates, yoga, cardio fusion" We shall see what that is like

Mary - the pie filling with no added sugar, does it contain artificial sugars? Sometimes things that say "no added sugar" will do that. Other times it's just the fruit

Gloria - I'm so happy for you!!!!

Heather - I am rooting for you to get things worked out to your satisfaction

pip - so sorry about the bike. Won't the cost of replacement bike be covered under the insurance?

DJ - thanks foer the update on Max. Hope things work out well

Just got back from a Newcomer social. It was a kareoke 50/60's. I had a feeling it would go over since when we had a 50/60's social a few years ago that one went over well. It was nice, but there is one lady who as she was leaving to get to her walker, her knees just buckled and she fell to the floor. I can hardly imagine how embarassed she must have been! She did walk to her car, I followed with a chair in case she needed to stop. Her husband took her to the ER, I didn't know how he'd get her into the apt. I guess we'll give him a call tomorrow to see how she's doing.

Personally, I can't wait until these skinny jeans go out of style. I know that I look terrible in them and usually can't wear them.

Joyce - I didn't know that part of the medical expense includes driving to the pharmacy!

Michele in NC

Good morning!
Woke up at 6 am, so decided to catch up with you all.

Katla - it could be a bit of SAD, but that's more my problem. His is the long and lingering death from cancer of his beloved partner in their own home. They were happily together for twenty three years. She was 47. Of course they had hospice care in their home, but he had a prolonged breakdown after her death, not helped by the fact that his father died four days after her and it was all a blur. Every November, near the anniversary, he gets low and tearful. Sometimes I forget and don't understand. He is getting better at telling me how he feels - he used to keep it all to himself and I was just puzzled, hurt and bewildered.
With regard to your daughter - I know how much you want to be of help to her, but I know that being "chivvied" to help doesn't feel good.

Can't decide whether to cancel our anniversary meal. My heart isn't in it and it's a lot of money to "waste", especially with taxis both ways. :ohwell: I will talk about it with him at breakfast. At least he is sleeping these days.

Tomorrow we are going to London to babysit the grandchildren for the afternoon. DYS will be there briefly to help us pick up DGD from her new childminder and show us the school where we will pick up DGS later. The parents are both off to work. DYS comes back after 6pm and we dash for the train around 6.40, allowing us enough time to buy our "feast" to have on the train. DH will be happy to see them, even if it's only a few hours.
Yesterday I ordered their presents online, following DDIL's exact instructions. I am also getting them each a t shirt and a book. I quite fancy one called, "Inside the Brain" for DGS. It's a flap book. I am mad about the brain and am reading yet another book about it at the moment. :laugh:

Got to make the tea.

Heather UK

Lisa,

What if you wrote a paragraph or two about one of your characters ( in the first person) having your experience? Having worked too hard at what ever he or she does, and being knocked out for a day, not feeling motivated to take the action they must take. Take them out of their reality and make them live yours for a day. Maybe they´ll want to go back to their story and do stuff! Good luck, hang in their.

Soraya, from Tarragona, Spain.