WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2020
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I feel like i must be in the dark ages. I don't have Siri.
Tracey – isn’t it amazing how we now understand our grandparents?
We’re going to see my cousin in St. Augustine in a few weeks. She said we’d have lunch at her house. What was my first thought? “What can I make to bring with me?”. Well,I have the ingredients with me for a grapefruit pie. I was going to make that if I needed something to take to the pot lucks – I wasn’t sure how many they’d have while we were here. Seems they’ll only have 2 so I have things for 3 things to take and a recipe for a 4th. Since I only need 2, this works. The first thing Vince said was “please take something I’ll eat” so I’ll take some of the chocolate chip cookies that I made for him to have.
Went to Hobby Lobby and got this small needlepoint to make. I figure I'll make one of a flamingo for the condo and one of a cat for us at home. They're kits for kids, so they're small. Had to go back because they didn't put a needle in with the first one. There was one with the second one so I'll use it for both. Didn't get back in tie to go to church. One reason I had to go back today was because they'll be closed tomorrow.
Michele
where they did open the pool. Surprising, I thought it was too cool. It's supposed to warm up later in the week, tho
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My dude ranch trip is in seven weeks, to the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson for a week. There will be trail rides every day, and a chance to do some cattle work, if I feel adventurous. I ride a little English, just walk trot on a slow school horse. I'm looking forward to the pool and the sunshine too!
Annie in Delaware2 -
Heather: Went out late this avo. Storm Ciara has quite a blast.
Fav cardio activity is Dancing, closely followed by walking.
☘️ Terri2 -
Hello lovely ladies.
I have been attempting to limit my online time this month in an effort to get back to moving. Joined an accountability group and feeling good about getting back on track. This week has been extremely busy closing out the month at work, wheeling and dealing with the reps, and lots of running errands after work.
Gleaned today. It was another morning of picking peppers. I think I mentioned a gal at work asked if she could come with me the next time I go. We had a great morning getting to know each other outside of work. She came up with a great idea for us to collaborate a volunteer group at work. We are going to organize various volunteer opportunities such as gleaning, beach cleanup, building for Habit for Humanity, etc. I am really excited to see where this may go.
After gleaning went to the local farmer’s market and some light grocery shopping. Made a pot of chicken soup base, made a citrus salad, cleaned vegetables, laundry, napped (yeah!), and started meal prep for next week.
Heather – I cannot wait to hear about your girl’s weekend and am happy you found a great cruise for DH’s birthday. Very sorry to hear his back is acting up again and hope he can find some relief.
Lisa – Sorry to hear about the issue with your boss. Hopefully things have calmed down and she saw your comments in a positive light. I know my temper is very quick so I practice not responding immediately and will time my conversations (with notes) when I have calmed down a little. I love your reminder note of taking a moment to breath.
Margaret – Thank you for sharing your wisdom. And, yes, the Serenity Prayer is one of my go to mantras. I say it in my head quite often. Love the 5th grader story. I am sure you touched that young man’s heart.
Karen – Yeah!!! Partner is really moving along with her recovery. Lilly Bell is adorable. She must melt your heart.
Barbie – Love Jake suggesting he could drive especially after his colonoscopy.
Kelly – What a great idea! I love the milk jug igloo. The children must have loved it. When you mentioned it was slightly breaking apart I thought maybe purchasing dome tent poles may assist in keeping it together. The poles are flexible and holes could be punched in the milk cartons and the poles threaded through. Much less glue and I think assembly would be quicker.
JanetO; EMO – Sending positive thoughts to the possibility of a newly created position for you!
NYKaren – I hope, eventually, the doctors are able to determine what is causing the numbing. It’s frustrating to go through so many tests and not know.
Pip – Sorry to hear about the theft. I cannot figure out people. It’s so mean. And, drivers are so distracted today – even with the no texting laws and hands-free laws. Stay safe on the roads.
Terri – I love your design and execution of the African room.
Luci – Iris is adorable! She is growing so fast.
Allie – Hugs to you. Hoping you find the right balance.
Machka – It sounds like you are certainly hitting the stairs and will meet your goal. Bee’ing sounds like fun and based upon the hives I have seen it does not take up too much room.
Betsy – Great news on the family legal issues coming to an end. Sending prayers and positive thoughts for your sister.
Rori – Hopefully you are able to get DH acclimated with the Vets Club.
Katla – Glad to hear you’re happy with your new yogi.
Wow, my intention was to get totally caught up, but that is not going to be in the cards. It’s close to 8:00 pm and I really must figure out what I am eating for dinner – something very light. I have another load of laundry in the dryer and may make a tomato salad before some reading and bed time.
Hugs to all and prayers to those in need.
SuziQ – SFL
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Favorite cardio - Walking. It can be done anywhere and does not require fancy equipment.1
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Rebecca - have you and your son seen the new show on called LEGO Masters? My Grandson and I are watching the first episode it’s pretty interesting.3
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Annie I think we will be in Tucson at the same time. We will be at the large RV show helping my nephew sell his ebikes. If you go there stop by!
Mary from Arizona/Minnesota5 -
And now I'm trying to shake this random virus so I can get back to the gym! Gah! Sneezing and a minor sore throat. Just enough to be a bother.6
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Just got back from driving outside the city for 5 minutes so Michaela could see her stars. We need to do this again in the summer and just lay under them on a blanket for a bit and have a moonlight picnic. She was so excited. I have a video of their reactions. I just don’t know how to post it here.
So worth a late night for them.
Tracey in Edmonton6 -
Favorite cardio: dancing merengue,💃 followed by lap swimming🏊♂️. These days I'm still babying my broken foot, so not doing anything more vigorous than the recumbent bike in my living room. I can report an NSV from today! II have been working on stretching my hamstrings and calves, and today reached a new milestone: while sitting on the floor with my legs stretched in front of me, I can finally put my nose on my knees and grab both feet. I've only been trying it for about 40 years.
Ginny: I talked to my optometrist about difficulty driving at night and she prescribed special night driving glasses. They make signage look clearer, and have a coating that blunts some of the glare of oncoming headlights. It made a world of difference for me, as before I retired, I was driving in the dark in cities I didn't know.
I started watching "Brittany Runs a Marathon" on Amazon Prime today. DH woke from his nap, so had to stop it. Can't wait to see the remainder. Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills9 -
We finally got our first significant snowfall of the winter here in SW PA. 4 inches or so. Doggie doesn't know what to do!
Carol
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Anne DE - have fun on the dude ranch. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Well, I was a bit cold and I remembered MIL had some blankets so I got one out. It smelled musty. For some reason, I didn't expect it to smell musty. So tomorrow when I buy the newspaper I'll probably also get some dryer sheets and run the blankets thru the dryer. then we'll probably go to WalMart to get some wood chips to put in the box where they are kept (wooden box) trying to keep that smell down. Need to air out the bag they were in since the bag is plastic.
Michele3 -
M in Oz4 -
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Storm Ciara roaring round the house. I wear earplugs, so it didn't keep me awake. Won't be going for a run today.
I'm expecting the seafront to be covered in pebbles again tomorrow.
I don't have Siri, or Alexa either! My son does. It's mainly used for the weather, sports results and music.
The kids spent quite a lot of time outside in the garden yesterday with DH. He is so wonderful with them. Kids these days still love making magic potions in a bucket, and playing What's the Time Mr Wolf? Grandmother's Footsteps is still a favourite. They have a big trampoline and that gives them lots of exercise.
They have guinea pigs out there in a palace! DDIL is very good about limiting screen time to the short period after tea, before their bath, so they have to entertain themselves. Max reads a LOT, often sitting on the stairs. The thing I find difficult is the fights and the mess. There is a lot of both.
Tracey- I think there is an app which you can hold against parts of the sky and it tells you the names of the planets, stars and constellations. What a gift you gave her, driving her round. She won't forget. The summer 'star bathing' sounds great.
SuziQ - My calendar is filling up now. I have the London day trip next week for Picasso and The Wolseley. Then March for the London theatre trip with two of 'the girls'. I am staying over for that one in my difficult friend's apartment. We are also fitting in The National Portrait Gallery and a nice early meal out.
Two birthdays. Bea will be 4 and DDIL will be 40. That's cream tea at the Grand Hotel and a trip up the i360. A sleepover here with the kids and my son.
I'm feeling exhausted already!
Then it's the cruise to Norway.
Then it's Glasgow for two nights. Our hostess is hoping to take us girls on a ferry trip to an island, weather permitting. The scenery is spectacular within a few miles of Glasgow.
Then, it will be Portugal in October.
Empty summer so far, but I'm sure we will find wonderful things to do. I love doing nothing and getting on with my memoir. People do want to visit in the summer. DH has cricket. I love empty time.
My DDIL gave a TED talk in which the emphasis was - SLOW DOWN, EMPTY TIME, NATURAL HIGHS. My natural high is the sea. How I love it!
Time to make the morning cuppa. I take it back to bed and DH and I have a lovely chat. All phones etc are banned so we can just chat and sip our tea.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
I feel like i must be in the dark ages. I don't have Siri.
Tracey – isn’t it amazing how we now understand our grandparents?
We’re going to see my cousin in St. Augustine in a few weeks. She said we’d have lunch at her house. What was my first thought? “What can I make to bring with me?”. Well,I have the ingredients with me for a grapefruit pie. I was going to make that if I needed something to take to the pot lucks – I wasn’t sure how many they’d have while we were here. Seems they’ll only have 2 so I have things for 3 things to take and a recipe for a 4th. Since I only need 2, this works. The first thing Vince said was “please take something I’ll eat” so I’ll take some of the chocolate chip cookies that I made for him to have.
Went to Hobby Lobby and got this small needlepoint to make. I figure I'll make one of a flamingo for the condo and one of a cat for us at home. They're kits for kids, so they're small. Had to go back because they didn't put a needle in with the first one. There was one with the second one so I'll use it for both. Didn't get back in tie to go to church. One reason I had to go back today was because they'll be closed tomorrow.
Michele
where they did open the pool. Surprising, I thought it was too cool. It's supposed to warm up later in the week, tho
Siri comes with an iphone. My Siri has a male voice. DH’s has a female voice. Siri can be very useful, especially giving driving directions. Example: Siri, navigate to the nearest Costco . . .2 -
Michele - Is it normal in the US to take food with you when invited to lunch, or is it just that your cousin is a poor cook? I would be upset if someone brought anything other than a bottle of wine, or chocolates. I would maybe offer to contribute food for a party, or if they asked me to bring dessert, or cheese. In France though it is perfectly acceptable to bring a sweet tart, even one from a patisserie. Almost expected.
I read years ago in a magazine that you should never bring flowers to a hostess because she has to stop everything to look after them. Our friends brought beautiful yellow roses to our Burns Night and it was a real pain. I dumped them in the sink! They are just at the end of their life now, but have been gorgeous for two weeks.
In Britain the customary gift is wine, but you don't necessarily expect it to be drunk that meal because the host will have planned food and wine. Prosecco or champagne for aperitif is always welcome and, if it is chilled, it is often opened straight away, but you mustn't be offended if it isn't.
I'm interested in the protocol in different countries. In India you take those very sweet, sweetmeats.
What do you all take if it isn't a potluck?
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Favorite cardio: dancing merengue,💃 followed by lap swimming🏊♂️. These days I'm still babying my broken foot, so not doing anything more vigorous than the recumbent bike in my living room. I can report an NSV from today! II have been working on stretching my hamstrings and calves, and today reached a new milestone: while sitting on the floor with my legs stretched in front of me, I can finally put my nose on my knees and grab both feet. I've only been trying it for about 40 years.
Ginny: I talked to my optometrist about difficulty driving at night and she prescribed special night driving glasses. They make signage look clearer, and have a coating that blunts some of the glare of oncoming headlights. It made a world of difference for me, as before I retired, I was driving in the dark in cities I didn't know.
I started watching "Brittany Runs a Marathon" on Amazon Prime today. DH woke from his nap, so had to stop it. Can't wait to see the remainder. Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Rori That darn foot. Sometimes if a fracture heals with a malunion (either rotated or misaligned) it will keep on hurting even though the bone is mended. And sometimes a fracture simply doesn't heal (nonunion). In both cases it keeps on hurting. I wonder if you should go back to your orthopedist.
I am Wow!ed by your nose-to-knees accomplishment. That is something! I can only imagine being that limber.
Thanks for the tip on the night driving glasses. Who knew?
"Brittany Runs a Marathon" (a film that follows a deconditioned woman in New York City who sets out to lose weight and train for the city's annual marathon) is a 2019 movie that I would very much like to see. Hope you can get back to it soon! Thanks for reminding me about it.
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The moon is so bright tonight! It's called a 'Snow Supermoon'. It is so bright, at first I thought I left a light left on outside that was shining through the skylight in my family room!
I have to work in the morning, so hopefully I can get back to sleep so I'll be rested for a busy day.
Karen in Virginia5 -
Heather In the US it is polite to ask if one can bring something to contribute to a meal, and often one will add a suggestion "salad or dessert?". If the answer is "No, just bring yourself", then it is traditional to bring wine.
I am not so traditional, so I bring fruit in season, brownies, a loaf of fresh bread & stick of butter - not for the meal, just as a thank you to the hostess, and not something that takes up much counter space. For example, I happen to know that my daughter-in-law loves pears, and has plenty of wine already, so I will bring 3-4 beautiful pears as a thank you for inviting me to a meal at their house. Sometimes we take a jar of homemade granola, a box of homemade almond bark, or a can of Virginia peanuts obviously not intended to be served with the meal. Once I brought a 6-pack of old-fashioned root beer and another time I brought old-fashioned chewing gum (Beemans, Clove, & Black Jack) because I knew the host loved it. The last time we had dinner at my stepson's house we took a 6-pack of Shipyard Pumkinhead.
Karen in Virginia4 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Michele - Is it normal in the US to take food with you when invited to lunch, or is it just that your cousin is a poor cook? I would be upset if someone brought anything other than a bottle of wine, or chocolates. I would maybe offer to contribute food for a party, or if they asked me to bring dessert, or cheese. In France though it is perfectly acceptable to bring a sweet tart, even one from a patisserie. Almost expected.
I read years ago in a magazine that you should never bring flowers to a hostess because she has to stop everything to look after them. Our friends brought beautiful yellow roses to our Burns Night and it was a real pain. I dumped them in the sink! They are just at the end of their life now, but have been gorgeous for two weeks.
In Britain the customary gift is wine, but you don't necessarily expect it to be drunk that meal because the host will have planned food and wine. Prosecco or champagne for aperitif is always welcome and, if it is chilled, it is often opened straight away, but you mustn't be offended if it isn't.
I'm interested in the protocol in different countries. In India you take those very sweet, sweetmeats.
What do you all take if it isn't a potluck?
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Got me to thinking what has happened when I've gone to someone's place for dinner ...
Then I was trying to remember when I've gone to someone's place for dinner ...
OK, the most recent time was several months ago when a friend from work invited us over so that I could learn to make perogies with his wife. He and I had been talking about that for ... oh, maybe 2 years ... and finally one day it was time.
I didn't bring anything, just dropped in after going for a bicycle ride. Then his wife and I made perogies and we ate them.
If we return the favour with my work friend and his wife, we'll likely invite them round for a BBQ and wouldn't expect them to bring anything.
The time before that was ... hmmm ... I can't remember.
I'm guessing it might have been to a friend of my husband's for a party a few years ago. Party invites here suggest that everyone should "bring a plate" and so I think we brought a couple party platters from the local grocery store.
Dinner parties are not a "thing" here.
Most of the time, when we get together with other people, we go to restaurants. Restaurants are just so much easier ... each person can order what they want, and it's easier to wrap things up and go home if things start to get awkward.
Oh, and since we don't drink alcohol, we don't bring it. We have brought soft drinks to parties, but never alcohol. I think if I were going to bring something, if that were expected, I'd bring a box of chocolate.
Machka in Oz3 -
Sunday - we got outside for a windy ride on our Bike Fridays ... gusting to 50 km/h out there.
Distance: 13.70km
Elevation: 97m
Moving Time: 53:59
Elapsed Time: 57:42
Speed: Avg: 15.2km/h | Max: 28.4km/h
Calories: 370
Machka in Oz2 -
"Todo"s and "done"Done: mega veg prep and dip for hospitality tomorrow, rx.
Bonus: stroll down/up hill with the dogs twice.
ToDo:, Hospitality at church, invest 10 mins cleaning Kitchen/Laundry, carry over 10 mins cleaning office, Master&Guest Bds, GuestBth and Living Room, call Pat, Monday schedule DEXA scan with CHN, Shadow to Mini Pet Mart to shop for crate, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, bake bran muffins, call Carolyn D. Next week get Shingrix vaccine. Reward: inventory seeds, plan garden, order replenishments.
Do not know what I was doing this morning, but got no cleaning done at all.
Katla you are right, Siri’ “in 500 yards turn right!” was helpful one dark and stormy night when I couldn’t see the street signs. Perhaps I should reconsider and unmute her.
Welcome Carol in SW PA
Tracey driving the grands out to look at the stars
SuziQ is gleaning peppers as back-breaking as it sounds?
Rori Omigosh! Seated on floor, touched your nose to knees and grabbed your feet? WOW!
Heather, Terri, Viv and all in Storm Ciara’s path, hunker down and be safe!
Michele you remembered MIL had some blankets, was your FL condo your MIL's?
Heather wine is always a welcome hostess gift. If the lunch is informal, I ask what can I bring? IF the hostess says nothing, I suggest Cookies? Cheese? Crudites? Giving her a second chance. If answer is stll “no” then I bring nothing but an appetite. Now having read Karen in VA’s response, I’ll skip the second question and just bring a food or wine gift. Home made sweet and spicy pecans might be my go-to. Paleo and keto friendly, gluten free.
Another note on girlfriends, it came to me yesterday that Mama lost her two dearest friends at too young ages to disease. She must have been so lonely. Wish I had been a better friend to her.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: better than January.
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Good morning, ladies.
Heather: It was raining when I woke up at 7.45am, but the clouds have just cleared away. The wind is still gusting, and we have a severe warning in place. It should be with you in a couple of hours.
😂 Not sure if it's the eye of the storm or the end of it. 😂
When invited for a meal, I normally ask if I can bring something. I take a bottle of wine if there is no specific request, or some small gift for the hostess.
💁🏼 We have our usual afternoon visit with DED and grandsons after lunch. I am doing a few chores this morning, and will fit in a short HIIT workout.
🌹 Welcome to the rest of your life! Make it a good one! 🌹
☘️ Terri #sittingouthtestorm3 -
Morning, afternoon and evening, all,
I have been kind of MIA, sorry. Was curious as to whether I could write an article every morning and work all day, as well, and get on the elliptical each morning. Only missed one day on the elliptical, and completed everything else. Starting to get in a writing groove again, which makes me happy, but don't want to lose the progress I've made with my health. For me, IF has worked to stop the weight gain, and is slowly helping me in losing as of this week, with one pound down. I'm on 16-8, or 17-7, and don't eat after 4 p.m. Surprisingly easy so far.
Just heard from my daughter that she and her youngest two will head down to see us at spring break, because the oldest will be withthe crapweasel sperm donor known as my daughter's first husband,and her hubby will be on the East Coast at a school. The in-laws in Missouri will keep the dogs (they already have a bunch) while she comes to see us, which makes my husband happy.
Regarding automated assistants, I don't have Siri as I don't do iPhones. No Alexa or anything like it, in the house, either. Just haven't wanted my technology to speak to me so far.
On the thought of best friends, what always occurs to me is that society effectively demands that our husbands are now our best friends. Well, mine's not. He's my husband. My best friend is a tall, blonde lady in Montana, and has been since long before I met my current and final husband. Not to get all weird about it, but honestly, doesn't anyone find it a little odd to tell people that the person they have sex with is their best friend? Maybe it's just me.
My husband always jokingly tells me that I'm HIS best friend, and I just tell him he needs to get out more.
Which brings me to the "what do you bring to a dinner party" question, and the answer is, nothing, not even ourselves, as we just don't go to other people's houses, nor, other than family, do we invite them to hours. We're not even slightly social, I guess, but quite happy that way.
Off to the races, kids,
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR6 -
Karen - Yes, you reminded me it is also acceptable to take a home made pot of jam or chutney. My cupboards are groaning with marmalade someone else has made because we rarely eat it, although we do like it. I hate chutney because of the vinegar/sugar thing. I have a jar of banana chutney sitting on the side from Burns night.
Can't think who to dump it on. 
Homegrown fruit is a good present, as you suggested, preferably in a container so you haven't got to run round trying to find one.
Barbara- Homemade pecans sounds brilliant. You are welcome to visit.
I am always delighted to receive wine, especially champagne. Or lovely dark, cocoa dusted truffles, just in case any of you were thinking of dropping in! :laugh:
Fences bending and stretching. The palm tree outside our bedroom window looks like the footage from a Caribbean hurricane.
Not going out. Going to make an emergency something or other with Polish sausage and snow peas. Risotto?
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Barbara I would love to receive sweet & spicy pecans if I were hostess.4
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Regarding automated assistants, I don't have Siri as I don't do iPhones. No Alexa or anything like it, in the house, either. Just haven't wanted my technology to speak to me so far.
I'm with you. I study IT related subjects. I work in an IT related area. I don't want too much IT related stuff in my personal life. I have some, of course, but I just can't imagine wanting Alexa. And part of that probably has to do with what I've heard and read about security.On the thought of best friends, what always occurs to me is that society effectively demands that our husbands are now our best friends. Well, mine's not. He's my husband. My best friend is a tall, blonde lady in Montana, and has been since long before I met my current and final husband. Not to get all weird about it, but honestly, doesn't anyone find it a little odd to tell people that the person they have sex with is their best friend? Maybe it's just me.
My husband always jokingly tells me that I'm HIS best friend, and I just tell him he needs to get out more.
Here, I'm not with you ... my husband and I are each other's best friends by a long shot. Probably my closest second best friend would be my mother.
My husband and I met through a common activity (long distance cycling) and were friends first. Even through everything we've been through over the past 2 years, we were and are devoted friends first. I'm not sure we, as a couple, could have made it if we weren't.
I mentioned the cycling, and that's still a common activity, but over the years we've also discovered a mutual love of travel, especially active travel - hiking, cycling, etc., going to the symphony and plays, and going to things like the Speedway!Which brings me to the "what do you bring to a dinner party" question, and the answer is, nothing, not even ourselves, as we just don't go to other people's houses, nor, other than family, do we invite them to hours. We're not even slightly social, I guess, but quite happy that way.
Back to being with you again! Getting together with others socially is a very rare thing for us and if we do, as I mentioned, we prefer to meet people at a restaurant ... neutral turf.
Although with this one couple, my work friend and his wife, we might try a BBQ. We've got a really nice BBQ patio so that might be OK. And they aren't likely to stay long.
Machka in Oz2 -
Barbara I am sad for your Mama having lost her friends too young. I thought about your comment about wishing you had been a better friend to her, and I realized that even though I adored my mother & we talked almost every week, I, too, wish I had been a better friend to her. There were so many opportunities to be thoughtful, to surprise her with a gift or a mid-week call, to suggest a trip together…yes, I wish I had done those things. She did have lots of friends, many of whom outlived her, so it isn't the same point you are making at all. Just me reflecting on things. I'm going to try to apply that insight to my relationship with my partner. I'm guessing my impatience with her slow healing process is not invisible to her. As of this moment, I am putting on a more philosophical, cheerful hat to see if I can make us both feel more at ease.
Time to get a move on.
Working today.
Friends in UK: Don't blow away!
Karen in Virginia5 -
Greetings one and all.
I am still catching up with commentary and am starting with the most recent first.
Heather – I am in awe of you and how you are taking full advantage of your non-working years. I hope to be as active as you once I permanently say good bye to the corporate world. When invited to someone’s home for a meal I typically ask if they want me to bring something. If the answer is no I will bring a bottle of wine, if appropriate, if not a small hostess gift. Note – I always try and bring something I know the household enjoys. If invited to your house I would probably bring “stinky” cheese or some perfect fruit. Love the picture of Edie. She was certainly thinking outside of the box! I love the floors at the Wolseley.
Machka – Charlie was my best friend too. We did not start out that way as we had an instant attraction to each other. It made for some difficult work, especially in the beginning of our relationship.
Lisa – Charlie and I were introverts/extroverts. We would push ourselves to be more social because we did not want to become hermits. Looking back I wish we socialized more as I am a bit isolated. I am finding it is quite difficult to meet and become close friends with people at my age. I am slowly but surely getting there. It’s certainly not like my 20s.
Barbara SOR – Picking peppers is certainly a workout. The first time out this year was an eye-opener. Yesterday was my second and the body is certainly getting used to it. My friend took this picture – as you can see I am really much taller than the plants! I am learning to crab walk versus bending when picking. Each 5-gallon bucket weighs 15 pounds. I was filling two at time and hiking them to the big bins.Michele – I love St. Augustine. Enjoy the time with your cousin.
Annie – I cannot wait to see some pictures of you and the dude ranch.
Tracey – It sounds like you had a wonderful time with the grands.
Ginny – Hope the fundraiser was a success. It seems like we are both supporting our local food banks.
Amber – The flowers are beautiful. I am happy you have found a partner who appreciates and loves you.
Viv – Hope the flooring is finally done. Would love to see some pictures.
KJ – Joaquin and Miguel appear to be developing a tight bond. The smiles they have for each other melt my heart.
It’s time to get back to meal prep. I will be finishing off the chicken soup from the stock made yesterday. Will also be making some breakfast smoothies for the start of the work week. May have one for breakfast this morning since I have so much fresh produce in the house. Costco had the plant-based protein powder I use ($8 off) this month so I took advantage of the sale.
I will be posting my stats separately. It has been some time since I have posted them.
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ – SFL
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