WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019

New to this thread but happy that I stumbled into it! Will definitely bookmark. I love reading other people's insights and recommendations. Happy Sunny (finally) Monday here in my neck of the woods

Today is National Johnny Appleseed Day!

"[Today] we remember a man who made apple (and pear) trees bloom across the nation. He was born John Chapman on 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts. ... In 1797, Chapman shows up in northwestern Pennsylvania propagating his apple seeds and working his way steadily into the frontier of West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and eventually as far west as Illinois and Iowa and as far north as Michigan and Wisconsin. In his wake, he left orchards and the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish spiritual leader whose books he would buy with whatever payment he might receive for his endeavors. In turn, Johnny would give the books away as he traveled and planted. Mostly, though, he planted his seeds and seedlings for free along with his wisdom, his broad-brimmed pasteboard hat keeping the sun from his eyes as he went. Often shoeless, he traveled mostly by foot and sometimes by horseback or canoe. His appearance was nearly as noteworthy as his accomplishments, but so was his kindness. There was always a place at the table if Johnny Appleseed were to come visiting. ... Across the Midwest, landmarks pepper the countryside honoring the man that brought fruit to the frontier."

Kim - I'm with you, DST needs to go.

Lanette - Yes, I'm getting ready to replace the original bathtub with a clawfoot tub. But first I have to take out all of the trim around the tub and window. Once I get the tub out I'll have to do some work on the floor and tub surround area to get it ready. I'm thinking of keeping the old tub to replace the newer one in the other room, because it's prettier and in better shape, but first things first. I want to finish one bathroom before I start messing with the other one and the current project is a priority because it's the one Philip's clients use.

Rori - Arizona only partly does DST. Most of the state does not switch, but the Navajo Nation does so it's a little confusing.

Dana - Happy birthday!

Tracey - I've been stymied trying to find out more about my Dad's family. I can get back to the original Irish immigrant, James Dailey. Getting any further back is a challenge - I may as well be looking for John Smith. One of these days I'd love to be able to pay a researcher to search for local records in New York, which is where our Mr. Dailey landed. A lot of records in Ireland were destroyed by fire so I may not be able to trace back much further, but I would love to know what part of Ireland they came from.

Welcome to all the newcomers!


We used to sing the Johnny Appleseed prayer at Camp Fire camp: "Oh the Lord is good to me, and so I thank the Lord for giving me the things I need - the sun and the rain and the apple tree."

I'm congratulating myself for going to the renaissance faire Saturday and not going overboard with calories. I did have some treats but I stayed away from the beer so overall I kept within my calorie goal for the day. Of course, we also walked for miles! In another exciting victory, I've lost enough weight that I can wear my college and wedding rings again.

-Yvonne in TX