WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2020

Options
1…4445474950…122

Replies

  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Options
    Beth I just read your story and this kind of thing just makes me crazy. For 2 years in my late 20's, I was a state social worker, an employment specialist for the disabled. It was amazing what they all could do whether the disability was physical, mental, or both. I found the biggest problem in keeping most employed was the living conditions they went to after work. Most group homes are bad because the staff isn't paid enough to attract quality caregivers. Most don't have the family home you provided your son. Over 40 years later and things have gone backward it seems and politics is always a factor. Now with all this COVID virus concern, I am saddened that family cannot be there for their loved ones. If family donned complete viral protective wear, I see no reason a patient advocate cannot be there. The sad thing is with all eyes on COVID, the controlling authorities could care less about other issues such as the unexcusable care your son received.
    My best, Faye
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Options
    Elliptical - 30 min 222
    Working in the yard shifting rocks to single area and moving fence slats - two hours - 783
    Total - 1005 calories, 2 and a half hours
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Options
    B)
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Options
    Carol It is amazing what they can see in the ear on an MRI now. Let me know what they find out! How is your balance? Hopefully, they can find a way to reduce or relieve your pressure.

    Faye
    Both ears blocked (hydraulic pressure "hydrops")
    One total deaf the other 60% hearing (viral damage)
    Tinnitus both 24/7 one balance nerve disintegrated
    Half deaf and blind but happy to be alive and active
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Options
    Vicki I fear for all our police with all the unfounded hate against them. They have to make decisions in an instant. We had a couple of problems near my neighborhood last night. One mentally ill guy was destroying the house he was given a lifetime lease by a wealthy relative. The police could do nothing but talk him down and then leave. The owners have to take civil action which will just cost them money. He put down the knife he was stabbing his door with and since he was not threatening anyone, they could do nothing. Everyone was worried he might charge the officers, forcing them into shooting him. The other was a domestic assault over a woman claiming her husband had COVID and refused to wear a mask. She decided to beat him out in the parking lot of their apt complex. I have no idea what the outcome was, but there were a lot of cop cars.
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Options
    A friend just called to warn me that now we have an outbreak of the West Nile virus. Luckily I don't walk in areas where they breed and now the county is spraying heavy. What next?
    Faye
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,057 Member
    Options
    dellafayefox wrote: »
    Vicki I fear for all our police with all the unfounded hate against them. They have to make decisions in an instant. We had a couple of problems near my neighborhood last night. One mentally ill guy was destroying the house he was given a lifetime lease by a wealthy relative. The police could do nothing but talk him down and then leave. The owners have to take civil action which will just cost them money. He put down the knife he was stabbing his door with and since he was not threatening anyone, they could do nothing. Everyone was worried he might charge the officers, forcing them into shooting him. The other was a domestic assault over a woman claiming her husband had COVID and refused to wear a mask. She decided to beat him out in the parking lot of their apt complex. I have no idea what the outcome was, but there were a lot of cop cars.

    The mentally ill guy has a medical condition and it should be handled by trained medical professionals like it is in Oregon. The police only endanger themselves and the the guy. It traumatizes the already traumatized guy because the mental illness is traumatic enough. My son died from his mental illness and I witnessed how traumatic it can be when the police get involved. This is one of the changes I am pushing for as I heal from the death of our son. Yes if a mentally ill person has a weapon and the threaten someone they will be dead. This is not what happened to our son. The way the police handled him in an episode aggravated his condition. It is the same thing the African American community is asking for that police get training on how to calm a situation down rather than intensify the encounter.

    I have been in education for over 20 years and dealt with several mentally ill children. We are not allowed to touch them except if there is no other alternative or yell at them. Distraction , a firm respectful approach, and routine work the best. It is best to be proactive not reactive. A restraint is only used if absolutely necessary. We are trained in safer techniques.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,460 Member
    Options
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Margaret- Big hugs to you! The quilt on the coffin, and the flowers all around were beautiful. 💖

    Thanks ladies for the compliments on my salad. I made some refrigerator pickles and boy they're strong. A bit too much vinegar! I love the taste of beets though. I bought those. I think my taste buds love combinations. So biting a fork full of blue cheese, spinach, and a pickled beet. I just love it. Today I am going to use some homemade spaghetti sauce I made on my little pizzas. Then sauteed kielbasa sausage slices and sweet onions. Putting a spoonful of my olive brushcetta sauce because its just yummy. Maybe dice some spinach leaves too. Then mozzarella shredded cheese on top. Its just heaven on my firmed up street taco tortillas.💖
    My last week's version:
    033cboqytlai.jpg
    I used diced tomatoes instead of spaghetti sauce though.

    Well I have about 5 pen pals that need to be written to, but I have no gumption to write them just now. I do tend to let the letters I receive "marinate" on my desk a bit. I don't want to seem too desperate for communication. Never do I write the same day I get them. That's just ludicrous!😁to

    NOST4A2 series on AMC channel is so darn exciting! Its scary, and so unsettling! Its on Sundays at 10 pm.... If you like scary stuff!

    Card is up with the others from past birthdays. Looks nice.

    5mooult5lwrg.jpg
    The recent card is the top one, happy birthday written in sushi.💖
    💖Rebecca

    have you tried using seasoned rice vinegar and a splash of mirin in your pickles? I have been using that in my cucumbers(sometimes add a drizzle of sesame oil and furikake right before we eat). The rice vinegar is so much more mild. Regular white vinegar tends to be too strong for me, actually feels like a mild asthma attack after eating something with too much vinegar. I am surprised at how much my husband and mother in law like them this way- a little different than mom made but close(she only used white vinegar, once in a while red wine vinegar)
    I will be making more tonight as the cucumbers are still producing nicely.
    Love the idea of pen pals. I used to love writing real letters to friends and wait to hear back- long before emails were thought of

    Debbie

    I will try that next batch, thanks!
    💖Rebecca
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
    Options
    Beth You must be utterly depleted. ((Hugs)) Will your son have an aide at your house?

    Margaret Everything at the gravesite is beautiful. The flowers/garden/quilt all so lovely. Your dog walk reminds me of the prairie I was raised on in Nebraska. I experienced a wave of nostalgia.

    >>>

    Karen in Virginia

    ...

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,350 Member
    Options
    Katla - I really want to try making the starter from scratch. You know me, the person who likes to make things from scratch. Now if it doesn't work out the first time, I will definitely get the starter from BRMill. But first I think I want to try it on my own.

    Michele NC
    who is off to work on the x-stitch for the soup kitchen (hopefully)
  • ixchelkeshet
    ixchelkeshet Posts: 36 Member
    Options
    My birthday is on Friday and I received a gift from a close friend. She meant well, but doesn't know how serious my food sensitivities are. She managed to hit all of them with a fancy food gift. I guess she thought it would be a "fun cheat." So I sent my son off with the items I cannot eat to share with his girlfriend, who has a sweet tooth, and he kindly offered to find substitutes in the spirit of the original gift. So, things worked out as well as they could have. It is lucky for those of us with food sensitivities can even find such good substitutes these days! 🍬
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,556 Member
    Options
    Llll
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,144 Member
    Options
    ☘️
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    Options
    💛💚💙💜
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    Options
    Beth

    OMGoodness! Hoping all will be resolved in your son's favor. You are one strong mama!! Hugs!!!

    Cheri
    in scolding temps Texas

Categories