WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022

Decided that that yoga DVD just isn’t for me. WAYYYYY too difficult inversions. So off to the Salvation Army this DVD goes. Work tomorrow so no formal exercise. It’s supposed to be nice so maybe I’ll wash the windows. Was about to take a walk around the block but it’s still a little too chilly. Or maybe I’m looking for an excuse. Hope not. Hoping to wash and wax the car today. Update: Vince wants to cut the grass since they're calling for rain Tuesday. That means that I'll be able to go to the gym.

Allie – so sorry you had the vertigo

Just made some stuffed clams for me to have later. Need to let them cool before I put them in the containers.

Pip – now I know where the Energizer bunny is!!!

Trimmed the cat’s nails yesterday and gave them Revolution. Washed my "expensive" sheets (the ones that cost $8)

Michele NC

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Every day I'm learning French, Spanish and German. Now, Norwegian too!
I'm learning a huge amount about cptsd for my book. I am fascinated by psychology and brain health. I currently am reading two books about memory. I am fascinated by physical and mental healing.
I have endless curiosity about almost everything. I am a very fast reader, for which I am grateful. I devour history, culture and politics and want to know everything about any country, or city, I visit. My interests tend to come in waves, so, if I get stuck into a subject, I read constantly, everything available. A couple of years ago, it was genetics, or anthropology. At the moment it is the junction between science and spirituality. Can't get enough! I love reading other people's experiences of life and their insights. Especially if it's uplifting.

Much love to everyone. Keep that curiosity alive!

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Barbara, the earthquake was on the north end of the island, we're on the south, so no, didn't feel a thing. and not sad about that....
Sue, no more trailer - yay!!
Machka, looks like a lovely holiday. I have also been reading books that I'm not sure are a good thing for just before bed, I've been reading murder mysteries lately. I've really been enjoying them, but I do have to pay attention to the time as I'm getting near the end because I want to know "who dunnit"!
Heather, the cruise looks fabulous! It's nice that you did a few things for your DH's family, I'm sure they appreciated you reaching out to them.
Lisa, congrats on a more normal day! That's quite the tree! Will you be able to use a chainsaw to make those rounds into usable sized chunks?

For the first time in a long time, I opened MFP up in two windows so that I could be reading in one and writing a post in the other. it was working great til I decided that I was finished reading, closed that window and then moved the still open window to finish my post. I lost the post! And I'm on my desktop computer.... Oh well, it is what it is. Pretty sure I forgot some of my post, but I just can't go back and re-read everything, it's already later than I should be up til!
Several years ago I found myself out of work so I went back to school to update and improve my office skills. I took a pretty basic office admin course, it gave me a smattering of knowledge about most things office related and I was then more confidently applying for jobs. Got several interviews, but no job offers. Met a woman that I had done an exercise class with previously, we were chatting and I asked her if her place of employ was hiring. They were and she was now the manager. That's how I got my current job. Doing the schooling did help my confidence on the computer, although it's very different doing it with a textbook and doing it in real life. For instance, I never understood data bases until I was actually working with one. Oh well, if nothing else, it kept me busy for 4 months or so. I would've liked to be a pharmacy assistant and even looked into it, but I didn't take science past grade 10 (I think it was then) and one of the requirements is chem 12. Still can't figure out why you need chemistry in order to count out pills, but whatever. I'm sure there is more to it than that, but after dealing with some of the twits that I've had to deal with at the pharmacy, I'm pretty sure I could do the job.
It finally happened in my workplace, one of my co-workers tested positive for Covid. She was exposed on a Friday and I worked with her on the Saturday, this was 10-ish days ago now. I tested myself on Wed and Thurs and came up negative both days and am feeling well, so not too worried. I will probably test at some point again in the next few days, just as an extra precaution. Sure glad that I remembered to pick up some test kits last Tuesday!
Okay, really must go to bed now. Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island

Monday ... ANZAC Day ... afternoon bicycle ride.







And exercise!!


Machka in Oz

Accountability:
New male hummingbird appeared at feeder today, that makes 2 males and 1 female so far. Thanks Katla!
Lisa, I’m a side sleeper too, so that was a concern. When I sleep on my back I get nightmares, not every time, but every time I have nightmares, I’d been sleeping on my back.
Machka could you share a link to the kind of side sleeper’s foam pillow your DH uses? Really enjoyed Uncle Joe’s Boomer Reflections, but shouldn’t there have been something about having gone to San Francisco with a flower in my hair or down to Yasgur’s farm to join a rock and roll band?
Beth I'd like to try the Roads Scholar thing if the adventure suited my unfitness level, but Joe simply won't travel anymore. I too like to linger longer at exhibits than other group members, maybe we need a special group
>edited, just looked at roadscholar.com and wow, those adventures are too rich for my blood! This from someone who is contemplating spending $2000 for a week long line dance workshop in Las Vegas in November ;}
Barbie just a regular, down or foam pillow? Thanks that would be way less $pendy
Allie good advice from Tracy, you just take it and rest!
Sue I got a wedge for Joe to ease this apnea but he hated it. I tried it for my snoring but slid off. Ended up in the donation pile. Now I wish I’d kept it to try under my legs That’s why I hate decluttering/purging
Barbie being very easily delighted, yes! One of the keys to happiness.
Pip fingers X’d for Wednesday.
Like Annie I am happy to be retired, but I’d like to learn Hebrew, play guitar and keyboard, and to card wool, spin and weave…
Evelyn Fingers X’d you continue to feel well and dodge the virus.
Viv so very VERY glad to see you posting. Welcome back!

Did everyone who went to kindergarten in the US in the fifties, do the Hokey Pokey? Remember trying to explain it once to a visiting Japanese dignitary back when I worked for NYK. :laugh:

Time to take KJ’s advice and tell my toes, etc to “sleep, sleep, sleep. . .” so I can follow Terri’s NLNS lead

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.

Hi Everyone. Getting away for a couple of days.... skimming your posts xxx.

auntiebk wrote: »

Machka could you share a link to the kind of side sleeper’s foam pillow your DH uses?

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/knee-pillow-for-side-sleepers#product-list

His is like the Contour Legacy pillow in the article above.


M in Oz

Katla hugs, it's hard to feel disrespected. Does your daughter mean well? Hope you were able to tell her how you are feeling.

I am a side sleeper and use pillows under my knees if I'm sleeping on my back and a pillow between my knees if I sleep on my side. I really like the foam pillow I use between my knees and found it relieves pressure on my lower spine.

Betsy in NW WA