WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2021

Hi Gals,

So the conversation regarding “gift(s)” caught my attention. Gifts/gift giving is a pet peeve/hot button for me. I’ll share my personal belief, but thought I would start with the google dictionary definition
Gift
Noun
1. A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.
2. A natural ability or talent.
For this discussion I am only interested in definition #1.
By the way I looked up present, and most places it was defined as a gift…. So helpful LOL
I’m not quite bold enough to tell Google Dictionary (GD) that they are wrong, but they are from my point of view incomplete. Using GD I could mail one of you the bag of dog poop I collected when I did poop patrol in my back yard today and it could be called a gift. I gave it willingly and without any interest of payment. That’s wrong!
The part that is missing is giving something the receiver will delight in getting, it could be something they have mentioned wanting/needing, it could be something like time that they maybe could not put into words how much it would mean to have that time with you, it could be sharing a skill, it could be something that you saw and just reminded you of them. But it can not be something you know they do not want (ie dog poop LOL) And while none of us will gift the perfect gift each time we give a gift, it needs in my opinion to be picked when thinking of the person you are giving to, not just I need 6 gifts I’ll grab 6 ________________ (fill in the blank). I take gift giving seriously and realize most folks do not it is just another item on a to do list, but if you take the time the joy on the gift receiver’s face makes the time worth while

Smiles, Kim in Northern California

Penny, beautiful photos! My naked self is quite green with envy!😁🙃😋.
Pip, just beautiful words, that your heart, mind and soul spilled out!

Last night son was cursing up a storm in the garage. Broke off a screw, and had to drill it thru to get it out, or some such deal. I have no clue how he can work in it, lying on the cement floor over his little Chinese made scooters, that he beefs up with American parts. Of course things get torqued and stressed then break. He gets frustrated. It's no use to tell him that he needs to organize his side of the garage, actually get rid, or sell stuff he is hanging on to. Tires from other things, frames that didnt work out. What he needs is a parts garage with a raised area he can sit and be eye level to what he's working on. And also have equipment and tools that are proper for the job at hand. That will come later I suppose, when he's out of the Navy, and going to school to learn all the things wrong he's doing. Now, its other people from websites that give him pointers, and videos. Its hard to see him frustrated, but he does enjoy when things do come together. He is proud and we come out to the garage while he tells us all he's did, (that 90% I don't understand) but I point and ask questions and says it looks cool. His life is either fixing helicopters, rebuilding scooters and maintaining the one that runs, building Legos, or playing video games. In that order! I'm hoping when he retires he might finally get into an atmosphere where there are females around his world. But he is happily set in his ways.

Hugs to those that wish them! Calming thoughts to those who's dealing with things that are stressful.
💖Rebecca

Happy Saturday. Well I did get to go home for 8 hours, but did not get much rest. One **** strom went through, 85 mile hour wind and hard rain. DH checked the window in the basement we have problems with and it did leak. So have the fan going on that to dry the carpet out and hoping we don't have to pull the paneling down again. Then the hospital called as a wind blew out and they were not sure who to call. So I am back at work until atleast 6pm and see what happens. Lots of water everywhere inside the hospital.

Tracey--HR knows and says they are doing what they can to find help, but people do not want to work. What great memories. It doesn't matter what something costs, the fact that we spend time with our grandchildren is what makes the lasting memories. The chair is so cute.

Barbara--I am not sure what they would do if I were to get sick. As we answer all the in coming calls for the hospital, all the alarms, call all the codes and are answering service for most of the doctors in town.

Machka--I agree sometime an listening ear means so much to someone and we are a Blessings to just let them talk. Your husband is Blessed to have you.

Peny--Beautiful pictures and I agree it is an interesting world we live in. Sounds like you zoom family call was great. With families so spread out it is a great way to keep in contact.

Kim--I usually put a lot of thought when picking out a gift. I want to give them something they want, or would enjoy and maybe something they would like but would not get for themsevles.

Girl still not back tonight, so I got someone to come in and work the 6p-6a and I will be back in the morning. Had to let the lady know last that I will not be there to do Sunday school tomorrow. I am praying they find and hire someone soon as this is just not working out for me.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE Where another thunderstorm is going though. Not as bad as last night some wind and heavy rain.

Pip - Kirby is lucky to have you. Such a thoughtful gift.
Snowflake - Makala is very talented.
Machka - thanks for the inspiration
Allie- you are doing the right thing. I wish I could get mine to turn a corner. I mean well it looks like she has but I've been there before only to find out no she hasn't. I'm hoping once again that she has. All mothers just want our children to grow up and be able to take care of themselves and be happy right?
Annie - so happy so see your pooch is doing better.
Kylia - You are in a tough spot. Just remember that you are worth more. You really should consider taking some time off. Do you get paid? Do you need a raise? I understand it is your DH and SIL's business so he should get some money from the business but is SIL or her family providing the same amount of effort as you? IF not then you should be compensated appropriately on top of the split of profit.

Rebecca I hope your son makes it. I come from military on both my side and my husbands side. FIL missed his promotion from captain (navy) but you know retired because like 30 years in. BIL missed his promotion also. Hope your son makes it. I feel like they are trying to make it harder to get to retirement then they used to.

Heather I used to love the tour de France but Lance Armstrong ruined it for me.
Viv - I hope they can help your mum. I find Homemade bone broth helps with my joints.
Penny -I am just so jealous. How much does a property cost in your area? Are there any rentals by the month?
Carol so glad your eye is healing well. I always dread anything to do with my eyes. I need to go get a regular checkup and I can't stand the glaucoma air puff check.
Katla - I love Joann's. My husband finally understands that collecting fabric and sewing fabric are two different hobbies. Same with seeds
Viki I hope you get some time to yourself soon. The hospital is so lucky to have such a reliable employee.

So I ate too many carbs yesterday and woke up not in ketosis. I also feel very tired today. I think that is my gallbladder and not the carbs. The scale also had a bounce up today.

I just don't know how I'm going to get back to work next week and keep up all the other things. I am having such low energy days since about May. When I go back I'll also be facing a mountain of work. I will be teaching 3 AP classes 2 of which I haven't taught before. That is going to be quite a load. I am trying to keep the stress down during my break.

I've also been running hot compared to usual. For 20 years my temp has been about 86.8 now each day it is 98.7 or so. Of course no medical professional cares about that as it is perfectly normal but I think it also maybe some of why I don't feel well. A close to 2 degree higher temp than I"m used to.

I'm back on track today and hope to feel more energetic tomorrow.

Kiz North Florida