WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016

I had breakfast with 4 dear friends today. We worked together in the school district for years. It was wonderful. One now lives in NYC, and one now lives in Kennewick, WA. The rest of us are in the Portland, OR vicinity. I feel so lucky.

Katla - I visited my yoga friend today and had a cuppa and a chat. Blessed indeed. Female friendships make the world go round.

All our windows are shut and locked. Hooray! I've had enough of a gale blowing through my house.

I will investigate as to whether I can donate blood. It's 9 years since the discovery of my breast cancer. I used to give blood because when I lost my second baby (Kate, stillborn) I received 5 litres of blood. 8 + pints. I feel I need to pay it back, but with cancer and chemo I had to stop. I am O negative, so especially useful.

Thank you for reminding me.

Heather

Margaret and ljdw99 – I found it amazing that the ‘girlfriend’ seemed so ‘composed’ while she was filming the ‘selfie’. Maybe I’m wrong; but, I would have been screaming and crying hysterically ‘if’ that had been my ‘boyfriend’ or ‘husband’; then she got ‘mad’. Why is it so violent for people when they get stopped for a perfectly good reason (tail light out); then people come in and try to make everything so ‘racial’. I don’t think the politician made a bad situation worse by saying ‘if it had been a white man involved … would HE have been shot? Maybe so, if the officer heard ‘gun’ and did not hear the part of “he has a license to carry a gun’?”

I agree with Becca, most of us (judging from being 50 or older) grew up learning “The Golden Rule”, ‘not to judge a book by its cover’, and ‘treating people (in authority) with respect’. Even when you don’t necessarily agree with them or their job’s policy. I agree with the Police Chief about stopping the divisiveness and violence. The police officer put their lives on the line without much (if any) respect and little money. But, when some of those people need a policeman/woman … they’d be really more upset if they did not show up as soon as they called. ALL LIVES MATTER! Family values are no longer taught to our children/grandchildren. But, ‘if’ you carry a gun and it is properly where it is supposed to be; then, stick your arms out of the window and then until the police tell you to ‘get out of the car’ and ‘expect that the police will be armed’ … for HIS/HER safety. People seem to ‘demonize’ the police where people would not go into that area, for a lot of reasons, including our present POTUS. What happened to “We the people” … instead of “Us vs Them”. Most of the looting and burning have been in those very neighborhoods where they live … but, the outside instigators don’t care about that. I could go on-and-on; but, now we have 5 officers killed and 7 more injured … don’t even know their condition. Five families cut apart because someone yelled ‘gun’. The police do NOT have time to assess the situation … they don’t know if they’ll be shot at and possibly killed. Sure it is wrong when someone gets ‘killed’ including the police.

When I was in 8th grade; we had 3 black students come to our school; and, they were not treated differently. Sure, it was a small school and they ‘volunteered’ to come. Girl was quiet; one boy played football, the 3rd was probably a little more defensive. They graduated with us; and they were the only blacks in our school of maybe 500 students. The one that played football was a ‘twin’ … wonder how his parents came up with which games they went to? They sat away from the bleachers, maybe in their cars.

Then politicians blame Republicans and want ‘gun control’ for everybody. Chicago has the ‘strictest gun control laws’ it the country; and, the ‘highest’ rate of crime. Some of it with guns.

All this is IMHO!

Marcelynh – Isn’t San Antonio’s “River Walk” just great. I went there for my job training and was in a hotel overlooking the Alamo. I never knew it was right downtown. River Walk was just outside the back door. I loved it! I'd go back in a NY moment!

Kim – My DYS and DDnL#2, and DGD#4 live in Louisiana … he is a ‘great cook’ of Cajun Food!

Lenora

Happy Friday. It is going to be another hot one. I am so ready for Fall. I am working the 6-6 shift today. Then tomorrow we have my side family reuion in Hastings at the park. If my mom was not going to be there I would pass. I am just in the dumps and not wanting to do much of anything, besides sleep and eat. I know if things don't look up I will have to talk to the doctor at my 6 month appointment next month and upping my pills. I do not want to do that, but just can not shake this mood.
Lenora--Those potatoes sound good!! I will have to try them, Thanks, for sharing.
Rita--What kind of challenges are you doing? Can I join with my fitbit? Sending hugs and prayers that things get worked out soon.
Barbie--Glad to hear Jake is doing well and listening. Sending you a big HUG!
MIchelle--glad to hear the tumor was benign. Those words can bring such a relief.
Been a long day and almost time to go home. Take care and look for the good in life and in each other. I love each of you for all you do and bring to life. Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Kim- Congratulations! I am so happy for you. It isn't working when you're doing something that you love. And it is a big bonus when you get paid for it!

We just got home after a road trip overnight and back. So now I will get my exercise done and then my walk in.

Such a senseless tragedy in Dallas! I am thinking that the officer that shot the young man here in Minnesota did not do it intentionally but in fear that he had a gun and was about to pull it out of his pocket. Very sad for everyone concerned. My heart goes out to those of you that have loved ones in Texas that have been affected.



Mary from Minnesota

KetoneKaren wrote: »

@Annr Becca I gave blood in your honor today.

To know that I have affected you in a positive way makes this ol' gal proud. So in a bit you will hear of where you made a difference. It's a powerful thing! I still have a small black and blue mark, but its my badge of courage. We are superheros friend!!
Becca
your co-blood donor side-kick in
Oregon

joycehooray for sleep, it is the best thing ever. I am looking forward to a good two nights rest while I'm back with my girl and DH for a quick visit

Kim hooray (insert relieved emoji and happy dance emoji). So happy for you, congrats on the new job!!

I had an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and relief as I drove home, the closer I got the better I felt, did you feel that way Barbie? I thought of you since we have that stressor in common of hating to drive in difficult circumstances (for me traffic and tight Philadelphia streets that are not familiar to me). So I am taking a respite and relaxing with a good book.

I did not eat drive thru fast food while driving, a true NSV for me, I actually didn't even want the junk food which has always been a go to when my family situation heats up! Once I ate a bucket of kfc on the way home from a disastrous family wedding. A bucket of fried chicken while wearing a bridesmaid dress can you picture that????
NYKAREN

Charleen2. My daughter will be a senior at CSU this fall

Hello to all: Got my haircut this morning and my stylist told me she is moving to Ketchikam. Alaska. Now I have to find a new one again. She was just getting the hang of cutting my hair. My hair used to be straight but now that it has turned mostly gray it has become curly. What is with that? Ginger the dog got groomed and clipped this morning too. She looks beautiful and is very soft and fluffy. Got groceries later. My DD stopped last night at the farmer's market and we had a fruit salad last night with peaches and blueberries. Yum! We have gotten a half dozen blueberries from our bushes so far. There are not a lot but many more than last year when we first found the bushes buried in weeds.

Kim - Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!! Good for you. I'm sure it is a relief to have something steady that you can rely on.

Becca - I used to give blood regularly when I worked at the hospital. They always wanted us to donate around the holidays and would give us a certificate for a free meal in the cafeteria. I am unable to donate now because of the sarcoidosis.

Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Sue in WA

I got behind with my Maine family's visit & 4 AM trek to Logan. DG is safely in Oregon skiing Mt Hood.

Michele & Lenora thanks for your answers...I plan to walk in the shallow end & floating listening to the water sounds like something I'll enjoy too.

Miriam thank you so much for explaining all your exercises I copied & pasted them so I can print them for reference...wish I could go without the suit but think it might be a problem in my backyard

DJ thanks for keeping my DH in your prayers, KKaren for your good wishes.

Annc you asked if I have insomnia on 1000 calorie days...well I'm not a great sleeper in general usually 5-6 hours so it's hard to tell but I don't think so. I eat dinner around 7 so I'm never hungry at night usually asleep by 10 wake up @1 read for til 3 then sleep til 4 or 5...been my routine for years.

DH wants to chat, he's an engineer who likes to have very specific plans & lots of lists...the pool construction has been an opportunity for both in great measure.

GLo subdued on the North Shore of Ma

Michele

I am chuckling at you referring to yourself as having taken the lazy way out. Lazy you are not, my friend. I bet the chicken salad was delicious and appreciated.

And I want to make a comment on your reference to the situation which led up to your seizure. Years ago my brother (who is mentally ill and manipulative) somehow convinced my mother (a really great person, not perfect - nobody is) to go to see his "therapist" with him, and the two of them raked her over the coals for an hour - quite the ambush, she had no idea what she was walking into. That sort of thing is totally unethical. Confrontation and interventions have their place, but ambush does not. And you will notice I put quote marks around the word "therapist". Not.

Kim

Becca It's catching. A relative made an appointment to give blood for next week. See what you started?

My heart is so sad for Philando Castile's little girl and fiance, Alton Sterling's sons, Brent Thompson's new bride and his little grandson, Patrick Zamarripa's brother, wife & children, Michael Krol's mother & other family members, Michael Smith's two daughters, and Lorne Ahrens' wife, son, & daughter. Every one of these people was somebody's human, and none of them should have died.

Karen in Virginia

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Katla, isn’t it terrible when you have a great hair dresser/barber and they have the nerve to move away!!

Joyce, isn’t it fun and sad when we find things like that basket that have things not touched for 15 years? I do think Walmart sells that “stuff” but I’m so far behind that you have probably been shopping for it already. LOL

Heather, I know you don’t want to let any moss grow under those feet and enjoy hearing about your future travel plans. Do keep us posted.

KarenVA, congrats on the weight loss. You are doing great. If your food choices haven’t been good, start making them good. No time like “now”. Keep up the good work.

Tamyena/Mary, where are you from? We have a resident Mary so need to add something to your name, like maybe a state. Anyway, congrats on the loss. You are doing terrific so don’t get impatient and keep it up.

Lisa, great looking paper. When I was a little girl down in south Texas, we called those “Horney toads”.

Barbie, that sounds like an easy hairstyle to keep. And doing one’s own hair saves a ton of money. Since I do mine and DH that affords me to continue to get my nails done. *or that’s my rationalization, anyway*

Terri, so good to hear from you and glad you will be able to come more often soon. We miss you!!!!

KarenE, if I sat for 8 hours without getting up I probably wouldn’t be able to stand. Can you get out of your chair and move a bit every hour?? Even if you are still tethered to the phone, the movement and blood flow has to help.

Cheri, it sounds like things are going well. That is terrific news about your son’s transfer. “Happy Trails”

Wickglamgirl, welcome. I don’t know how old you are but I was 67 when I started on this journey and I lost 60 pounds in less than a year so it can be done. Probably only if you plan your meals and stick to the plan…. Please sign your posts with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. This is a great place for support and information so come daily.

Katla, sorry to hear your doggy is still not over the fireworks. Sending him soothing thoughts.

Janetr, glad for you and Jack that the surgery is over and they feel they got it all. I hope it heals quickly.

Heather, have your wine and ignore all the outside distractions. Life is good.

Tracie, I did have to laugh about you getting a side ache just walking to the mailbox. Then, of course I had to start picturing your mailbox down this 2 mile long driveway. And it went on from there.

Susan, welcome. It is easy for women to forget to take care of themselves. Glad you are going to give that some attention. This is a great place for the help and support you need. Come often.

Joyce, I lived with sever low back pain for years so I do feel for you. I hope the other set of x-rays have better news. (((Hugs)))

KarenVA, you are kickin’ that exercise. Go girl!!!

Cheri, so sorry to hear that your rental fell through but hopefully the next one will be even better!!! Keep your boots on and you’ll be a Texan before you know it.

Heather, I guess if you’re going to have an orgy it’s better with cheese than cheesecake. Just get a grip and next time call DH and tell him to come restrain you!!!

Allie, try to stay out of the kitchen while you are going over everything in your mind. It does sound like a better place for DFIL and you are the one that goes to see him often so it would be nice to be that close. If he is pretty far gone, he may not realize he’s even moved? I know you will make the right decisions. He’s lucky to have you!!!!!

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.

I really wanted to catch up on here today but it’s England’s fault that I didn’t. Well, at least Wimbledon’s fault. I love the tournament and spent entirely too much time watching the men’s semi-finals today. Then tomorrow is the Ladies Finals and Sunday is the Gentlemen’s Final. So, ladies, don’t post too much for the next two days or I’ll never catch up. lolSending love and good thoughts to all of you and I hope you all have a Happy and Healthy 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