WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022
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I remember the day I figured out that I was too old for law school, meaning if I borrowed for the tution, my remaining working years would not be enough to pay it back. So sad. I always wanted to go to law school. I should have done it after I left the military, but my ex wasn't supportive. I don't know if I have the energy anymore.
If I had to go back to work, I might start by getting a programming or networking IT certification. Maybe in Android. But I would look at the job sites to see what employers want. I'm too practical to follow my heart when it comes to money.
On the other hand, I could learn to paint or sketch or something. That would be cool. And I have been thinking some about a pharmacy technician certification, because the knowledge would be useful, and it sounds like a fun retirement job.
So really I have no idea which one I would choose.
Annie in Delaware who is happy to be retired 😊3 -
I don't see more formal education in my future- Like a new degree... but I would love some quilting classes, and foraging classes. I think I would enjoy taking one, maybe more of the Roads Scholar programs (senior educational travel)
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Well ol Allie sprang for it..I went to Ashley Furniture first and they wanted 8 grand for a temperpedic and base. ,nope..
So then I went to Bobs discount furniture.. had to go upstairs.. that was rough.. had to rest after getting up there.. but had a nice young man walk me around and we checked out different bases and mattresses.
It was sort of goldilocks.. some were to soft ,some were to hard.. but found one that was just right..
It will take 6-8 weeks to get it buts thats ok.. im looking forward to it.. and less than 1/2 the price of other place4 -
In reply to Machka's post, every day is a learning day. I love to learn. There is no end to it.
Heather UK xxxxxx4 -
I don't see more formal education in my future- Like a new degree... but I would love some quilting classes, and foraging classes. I think I would enjoy taking one, maybe more of the Roads Scholar programs (senior educational travel)
Kim
Kim ... I have been intrigued by the advertisements I've seen for the Roads Scholar Travel programs. I'm not certain that my husband and I are physically fit enough for some of their adventures, but surely there are some that are for folks like me. I hate to travel with crowds and like to linger over things more than the average tour group allows for.
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Barbara - I use a wedge pillow but under my head and shoulders to help relieve reflux. I have a Schatzki's ring and modetate hiatal hernia. Seems to help most of the time but once in a while I find I have worked myself to the bottom of the bed.
Allie - i do not particularly like adjustable beds. I have to make them flat or nearly so in order to get to sleep.
PIp - glad to see you doing so well.
Wow! The old mobile is finally gone. It left about 8:00 this morning. Some of the cleanup is done but there is some more to do. New fence posts are in but wire is not up. Old hitches have not been pulled out of the backyard yet but it is amazing to be able to see the bottom of the driveway again. I have roast with carrots and potatoes in the crockpot for dinner. Hoping to get some mowing done before then.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA7 -
I have no desire to learn a whole new qualification but I love learning bits and pieces of new things. Today Jake said he wished he could listen to the Mariner's baseball game on the radio while he worked outside but we get terrible radio reception here so I found a radio app for my phone that would play the game and I couldn't have been happier if I gotten a law degree. I am very easily delighted.
Barbie in sunny NW WA 7 -
Stat for the day-
housecleaning etc- 3hrs 41min 23sec, vacuum upstairs and stairs, dust upstairs, laundry, fold and put away, unload dishwasher= 950c
Guy is putting bottom border in the kitchen, entryway and downstairs bathroom so I will tackle downstairs when he’s done. When they put the tile in, the tile is lower than the bottom border so that’s being worked on.
Have a doc appointment on Wednesday for a checkup to see how I’m doing. Gonna try to work on looking to see if I can get off these blood thinner pills.6 -
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 NC3 -
If you were given the opportunity to acquire a new qualification of some sort, what would you choose?
Machka in Oz
My interests and education have wandered all over the place. I love taking classes. Some have lead to degrees, diplomas and certificates ... others have just been for interest like the Understanding TBI course I took last year, the photography course, the MYOB course, etc.
Right now, I don't want to get into a degree/diploma/certificate thing. I have enough on my plate. In fact, I don't see me taking any classes this year ... way too much learning going on in my jobs.
But if I follow my usual pattern, in about 4-5 years, I could be into another degree/diploma/certificate thing. I don't know if it will be a PhD or something more technical like a Paralegal or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Engineering.
Between now and then, I could see myself doing things like ... art classes, voice lessons, another photography course, French (again or more), project management (in fact, I've got a course in my sights which I was hoping to start soon but things got too busy), website development, and more. I love taking classes.
Machka in Oz1 -
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Ooh look how far I have gotten!
Its been fun!
Texted with eldest today, it was warm where he's at. I said well it's 75% humidity. I have at my fingertips the weather to anywhere!
He seemed likes he's doing well.
Rebecca
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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
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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 Island4 -
Hello
A lot has happened since I last posted, I am really pleased that I found you all again.
Well here I am after a few years, the weight has gone back on and brought a few friends!
So I am back to logging my calories to see if I can gain control. I really shouldn't have stopped, but I seemed to be pulled in so many ways that I didn't have time to log and keep up with the thread. Now I am prioritising my time in a better way. I don't have to get everything done in the morning, I can spread things out during the day. Simple, why didn't I think of that before?
It's good to see some familiar faces and I look forward to catching up with you. I have recently started to volunteer at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, I do a few hours every two weeks in the box office taking bookings for shows, and I have also volunteered as a steward (showing people to their seats etc) I am enjoying it so far - it's a bit nerve wracking doing something new, but I needed to do something for "me" if you know what I mean, and I have made a few new friends.
I'm still looking after my mum on a daily basis, helping her with housework and shopping. She has had a few falls lately which is a worry as I can't pick her up. The last fall - luckily she didn't hurt herself, she just couldn't get up - she had to call my uncle and cousin to help her, I was on my way to visit a friend but had to dash to her house with the key to let them in. Even they had difficulty but we got her onto the chair and she was okay thank goodness, but it is a worry.
My word is consistency - something I really really really need!
Great to be back
Viv
York UK
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Monday ... ANZAC Day ... afternoon bicycle ride.
And exercise!!
Machka in Oz
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Whatever!
(25/4/2022)
It’s a brand new day,
and a brand new week.
Time to grasp
whatever I seek;
to live the dream
with a peaceful mind;
to be content
with whatever I find.
(C) 2022 - Terri Richardson
Our spell of fine weather has been interrupted and today is overcast. Forecast is fine for tomorrow.
I’m sorting out my summer clothes, and will donate any which don’t give me joy.
Booster is booked for 12.00.
Monday Painters at 2pm, so some prep to do.
I have no plans for any further formal qualifications. However, I have an enquiring mind, and am involved in lifelong learning. I currently study Shakespeare, Latin, crafts, art, and anything else that catches my fancy. Like Heather, I love to learn new things.
Gotta rush, lots to do today.
🥳🎉 Cheers to those celebrating.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri2 -
Accountability:Chose well: Joe, readings, dogs to powerline, CI<CO, CI<250<CO
Bonus: in person church, council meeting, ‘nother load laundry
Just one thing: back to bupkes
Workin’ on it: Sunday 141.4, H20x5, active 3:15
Active April
24: Get active in nature. Go out and feed the birds or go wildlife spotting.
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.
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Had a difficult conversation with my daughter. I am not feeling respected by her or my son. 😢12
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Hi Everyone. Getting away for a couple of days.... skimming your posts xxx.3
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Viv in York UK - so good to see you again! Welcome back.
Katla - I'm sorry you're not getting the respect you feel you deserve, dear heart. Hope things settle down quickly for you and your family.
Machka - Thank you for the Boomer Reflections! I knew every tune. Supposedly, I was born at the last gasp of the Boomers, as I was born in 1960. As for the pillow nest - that was one of the things I always did when I was traveling for work and staying alone in hotel rooms. I'd have pillows on every side except my toes. Helped me sleep, which was always an issue when traveling.
Barbara AHMOD - I went to kindergarten in the mid-60s, but yes, we did the Hokey-Pokey.
Terri - Thank you for the poem! Quite content as well as spritely, that one.
More on games:We also did something with a pair of bamboo sticks about six feet long. A kid would be on each end, kneeling, and then would tap them on the ground and then together in some form of rhythm, and another small person would jump in and out of them like they were jump ropes.
Not sure why that came to mind, but I do remember going home with bruises from it. My sense of rhythm was horrible. We did the Double-Dutch jump rope thing, as well as tetherball. We also played kickball - the same rules as baseball, but no bats. Just a big red rubber ball. The variation from baseball was that the team in the field could hit you with the big rubber ball as you were running the bases, and you were out. I was out a lot because I was slow.
Also played dodgeball (more bruises), Red Rover (ditto), and Mumblety-Peg (but only at home). Mama would only let us use butter knives, so we always played the Twister version - get a knife to stick in the ground as far away as you could, and your opponent had to move one foot or hand to it. The first one to fall over loses.
So many more, those are just the ones floating to the top of my memory at the moment. In all honesty, I'm not sure how any of us survived.
Lifetime learner here, too:One of the best things about being retired so far is the ability to learn as much as I want to as long as I want to about things that aren't business-related. I used to read management books or productivity books or grant writing books when I was still working, but now, I won't even pick them up. My latest interest is comparative religions, in particular, the historicity of Christianity.
The other thing about being retired is that it takes years to stop thinking, "Oh, they're hiring managers, I could manage that place." I still think it, but now the retirement part of my brain kicks in and I realize I don't need to ever send an application, revise my resume, go through interviews, or sit in meetings anymore...
Terri's poem reminded me of an old poem of mine - I wrote it nearly 20 years ago now.
Business Interests
Another business meeting
On another set of data
That shows nothing,
And I try to hide a yawn.
An insane amount of effort
Has gone into all this paper
People making charts to show
They still belong.
Please just let me run this for a while
And maybe I could help them understand.
The path to hell is paved
With all the paper you have used
On unread memos, charts and stupid plans.
Wow - did not mean to write that much. Hope everyone's Monday is good!
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR4 -
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
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Lisa - I love the history of religions too. Fascinating. I have many books on my Kindle .
Viv - So very happy to see you 😊 ❤
You may remember the photo I posted of DH writing his email to the CEO of Virgin savings. He got a reply straight away from the Escalated Complaints Manager.
This morning he heard from him that it has all been sorted out, and DH will be getting the interest rate he wanted. Well done him.
Katla - Sending hugs.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx4 -
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.
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Barbara ... yeah, I looked at the prices for Road Scholar too ... I do a lot of dreaming
Lisa ... your "games" spoiler ... had me laughing this morning!
Terri and Lisa ... love the poems!
Going for scheduled blood labs this morning. Doctor is checking to see if medication is doing what it is supposed to do. I personally have doubts. Then going to try to do some yard clean up before the rain comes in this afternoon.
Beth1
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