WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2020

TIna, my comments were meant to address chronic pain where a diagnosis has been made. For those patients, there should be a pain management plan in place that addresses weekends, etc., and keeps chronic pain patients out of ERs. ERs should be reserved for emergencies and urgent issues. Your mister doesn't have a diagnosis. That's very different. Without a diagnosis and plan, no one is at the helm in managing or even understanding his pain.

Chronic pain is life-sucking. It can take all the joy out of life.

I am all for CBD products, and in states where THC is legal, it can be the difference between a decent quality of life and sheer misery. Creams may not deliver a high enough "dose" for more severe pain. It's really important to get a diagnosis and a plan, and I hope you are able to find the right specialist to pin it down for you.


Karen in Virginia

Well, he won't go to Urgent Care anyway. Thinks it'll be a huge waste of time. I can't drag him. Thanks for your comments. They are very insightful.

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So pretty Debby in Va!

Hi Gals,

The snake I was holding was a gopher snake, it eats small rodents mostly. A great thing to have in a garden.

Katla – My mom is 45 minutes each way and 2 counties away (it is against the rules here to cross county lines unless you are caring for an at risk individual)

Michele – IPF is a lung condition if I googled it correctly – he should be in full quarantine Covid19 could kill him. Also the ceramic dust would probably be hard on his lungs.

Thinking of everyone.

Kim from N. California

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Kate x

Another glorious day here in SFL. The cool front is still with us and I am relieved to have some dryer air. It is way too early for 80% humidity (this is without it raining). The past two mornings when I was sitting outside easing in to the day I could feel the sweat building up. This was with no movement – just sitting.

Katla – The pumpkin bran muffins are delicious. I froze half of the batch to enjoy sometime in the near future. Was glad to read the puppies toe injury is not serious.

Tina – Sending positive thoughts to DH. Quite honestly if my primary would not schedule me in knowing my situation I would be looking for another primary. If happy with primary it may be time to seek out a specialist.

Peanut butter – Interestingly enough it is not something missing from the shelves here. I did buy some when the news started mentioning shelter in place because it is a good protein food. It was also on buy one, get one here and is good to have on hand for hurricane season which is right around the corner.

Machka – I love Cosmos. They are one of my favorites. Trash here is picked up twice a week, bulk trash once a week, and recyclables once a week. I do live in a very developed area. This schedule is the standard in SFL. I will say it is probably due to the heat. I can take my trash out to the can and it can stink up a storm by the end of the day. Only 100 emails. If I am out a week and do not check email the entire time I am out of the office I would start with over 1,000 emails. I do not have to respond to all, but must read all of them to get up-to-date.

Food processor – My knives!

Pip – Sorry to hear about the Airstream. What a PITA!

Michelle – Jess and Colby are grown up. When I initially read your stories I thought both were late teens, early 20s! When I asked for Jess’ age I was taken back. I think you have tipped toed enough with her. I think the next time around you should speak your mind and set the expectations you expect (not hope for). It would probably help if both you and Vince have the conversation with her/them at the same time. It seems to me both Jess and Colby are playing the go ask mom, then go ask dad game we all played when we were 13. I will say I think the social experiment with that particular generation where everyone got a trophy for participation, even if participation meant sitting on one’s butt, did more damage than the good it was meant to do.

Heather – The brownie recipe looks delicious. I will not be making them any time soon. I would not be able to control myself!

Barbie – I would never have identified you as shallow!

Karen – Love the views from your windows!

Lanette – I also need a dust buster. It is especially helpful for cleaning around the cat’s litter box. I had an off brand that died after 20 years. I am still researching vacuums – I am leaning towards the Shark, but must see in person. Everyone raves over the Dyson until they die which is typically between 3-5 years. My Bissell lasted almost 30 and I would hate to spend the money on a Dyson, if it died 3 years later – I would be cursing.

Sue – Oh, I love the little kitty faces!

Kim – Love the picture of you with the snake. Yes, a keeper for the garden.

Kylia – Sending positive thoughts and prayers for dear MIL.

Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ – SFL

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