WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Happy birthday Rori!
I'm in a lazy funk. But at least I finally trimmed Teddy today. He looks much slimmer and the little starter mats are gone. Much better.
The book I wanted to listen to went on sale, so I've got it on my Kindle Paperwhite. Now I have to pair the earbuds with the Kindle, and I will be ready to listen and walk. It's the first Agatha Raisin book.
I have a Dr appointment on Tuesday that has me brooding. Whatever will be, will be. No sense in worrying about it. I'm driving myself this time, and somehow it feels like the first step in growing old alone. What a terrible attitude! But I can't seem to shake it.
Annie in Delaware
I've gone to the doctor by myself since I was about 19 years old. It's just part of being an adult.
M in Oz2 -
Suebdew Sorry to hear about your BIL, thinking of you and your Sister
Viv UK0 -
Suebdew - How very sad that the pain relief wasn't effective. I hope you will all find peace together when you meet for the funeral. Sending my very best wishes for you all. Thinking of you.
Tracey - Much love. It's good your DH is going out there. It will help him. Strength to you as you wait. Often the hardest thing.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
{{{{Sue and Tracey}}}}0
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Warmth
Sun
My near-complete dry stream
Flowers
The bees
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Not much time this morning as I have Creative Writing am, and Monday Painters after lunch.
Intentions for today:
♦️10.30am Creative Writing
♦️2pm Monday Oainters
♦️look out fabric for embroidery journal
♦️solid habits
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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It's been a great weekend celebrating my 67th Spin Around the Sun. Had lunch with neighbors, dinner with niece and enjoyed an unusually sunny and warm day walking for 3 hours at our big Flea and Farmers Market. Didn't need a blessed thing but still managed to fill a bag with cheap little "finds" that make me smile: a new pair of snowpants, lucky bamboo branches and a vintage Denver Nuggets tshirt. Also some beautiful mangos and apple bananas. Score!
Rori
Colorado Foothills
Happy Birthday!!
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1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Does silently working in the garden count? Done! I sat silently for 7 minutes and prayed.
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Right now? I can see my Christmas decorations, I can hear Christmas songs, I can taste my coffee, I can smell my coffee, and I can feel a comfortable temperature in the room.
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I'm not in a downsizing or reducing mode so I've taken some lunch things to work, I will take an item to be mailed and another to be given to the people at work.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). I can't tell you what my favourite Christmas gift this year is yet. It's a secret.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today. Absolutely. It's a very rare day that I don't.
6 Share a goal you achieved last year. We completed the longest bicycle ride since my husband's accident and the fastest.
7 Slow down and savor one meal today. Mmmm ... pizza!
8 Who was your favorite teacher. My father. But I've had quite a few good teachers, in addition to him, over the years.
9 Create something today. I finished creating my first work-related project plan today.
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song. Difficult one given that I like so much music. But let's go with: "A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices"
11 Send a card/note to someone today. Do emails count?
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Can't tell you that! It's a secret ... same secret as my favourite Christmas gift.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today. It's a bit late in the day to read this and didn't meet too many random people today ... or people in general. But I smiled at some horses and told Rhody he's gorgeous.
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
One is a secret ... I should be able to tell you by the end of the month.
My skin cancer surgery went better than expected and all my margins are clear.
I've been able to hold my granddaughter.
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week. Well, I did email a couple people yesterday.
16 What made you smile today. Do you mean like evil laughter?? Or a happy smile?
Happy would be big fresh strawberries from our plants and my colouring book. I'm colouring little rainbows right now.17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
Machka in Oz
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Rebecca - Yes, I see it as Art in a very plain room. Or a colourful bedspread in an all white bedroom. I don't think it would be difficult to do, just time consuming! I could see it in my guest room, which is aqua. Blue and pink are my default colours.
So many things to watch on TV tonight, after two nights of nothing! Why does that happen so often? I can only record two things at once, so have had to leave one programme and catch up on it on iplayer. New 'Vera' which I am recording, so we can skip the adverts. Also 'Great Pottery Throw Down'. Watching 'Call the Midwife' and 'Happy Valley'. 'Digging for Britain', with my favourite fantasy dinner party guest, Alice Roberts, will have to stay on iplayer. We often watch the BBC, with no adverts, and record the commercial channels.
So, lots of treats in store!
Love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
I bought the whole set of the Newhart TV series for us for Christmas so that we would have something to watch!! I haven't seen Newhart in years, probably a couple decades, at least, and my husband has never seen the series. It wasn't played in Australia ... or not widely if it was.
We were getting rather bored with seeing everything on TV for 100th time.
M in Oz1 -
LovePBandJ wrote: »
@KJLaMore what is this list? It seems nice.
The list below ...minicooper452 wrote: »Thanks so much for the JANUARY 2023 thread, Barbie!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!!
I'll share the list I made again here, Kelly. Check it out below.
OMGosh that Miles Smile, Allie! DANG!
Oh Barbie... Harley was arguing with the fireworks again last night! I'm surprised he didn't have the neighbors up in arms! Hopefully they were all awake anyway. (and they didn't last long) smh, that little monster.
Is that supposed to be the Cheshire Cat, Heather? Love the artwork.
My three minutes turned into five and then almost ten... it was so relaxing. But then Mom was really into transcendental meditation when we were kids and taught us all how to do it. I've missed that. We were all able to slow our heartbeats WAY down. I've used that so many times in the last several years in all sorts of meaninful ways! LOL Think I need to add this to my daily prayers every morning again.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
I really, REALLY like this gratitude thing, so I grabbed a boatload of these lists and I tweaked it big time! So I'm going to keep it going... myself. One day you're doing, or NOT doing... like the 1st, the next day you're thinking/reflecting.
1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think
2 List 5 things using each of your senses
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today
6 Share a goal you achieved last year
7 Slow down and savor one meal today
8 Who was your favorite teacher
9 Create something today
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song
11 Send a card/note to someone today
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023?
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
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Welp- that didn't go over well.. now Tracy is upset with me..please think of me as I navigate through this.9
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Good Monday,
Hugs to (((all of you. )))
Allie Prayers. Remember she needs time to process what you have said. Continue to be "there" for all of them.
I am so glad I got a nap yesterday! Once we got home I knew I needed to vacuum seal the venison. It should have taken about an hour. ....but took much longer. Meat in fridge must go in pan to prevent leakage, note to self. I guess my fridge wanted cleaned out🤪. Late to bed. But kitchen and fridge clean. I even got stuffs into crockpot for dinner tonight. I figured kitchen was already a mess, so easier to clean up once.
I managed 90% of my specific goals for last week. Not bad....Got a little more specific on some of them.
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week – I called and texted a senior friend that I haven’t heard back from since November. No answer. Also texted my sister- no response.
I will be carrying you all in my pocket today.
Kylia in Ohio getting ready to head to work
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grandmallie wrote: »Well- that didn't go over well.. now Tracy is upset with me..please think of me as I navigate through this.
Remember how long it took you to realize that Tom was a problem for you and that you needed to make a change.7 -
Allie - Remember, too, that people become conditioned to their environment... Allie's been hearing her husband screaming and shouting for an awfully long time. She thinks that's OK, just as Barbie said, just like you thought it was OK that Tom took every dime you made working and gave you a few dollars allowance. You'll get through this, dear heart, you're stronger than you believe you are, and you are loved.5
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(((Sue))), thinking of you and your sister.
(((Tracey)))
I'm missing Jack. Today is our anniversary. It is hard not to have him to talk to everyday...it's really the little things that get me. I catch myself realizing that I don't have someone to discuss the everyday thoughts. But I feel lucky we had years together and I have family and friends that have rallied around and have supported me.
Betsy in NW WA14 -
Well done Allie. You have done the right thing. People are often afraid of the truth and yes, they do think it's normal to live on eggshells. No, it's not. NOT. Change is scary for everyone, they would rather live in their familiar suffering than take a brave step into the unknown. We all know how hard it can be to take your future into your own hands, but it is essential for a truly happy life. No one should ever put up with a person who is indulging in toxic behaviour. Your partner should be just that, a partner for your mutual growth and happiness.
She needs time to assimilate the information and your considered, loving, intervention. We love you.
Did a bit more work on my book publication today, but chickened out of actually putting it on. Soon, very soon.
It's ready for me to push the button.
Then I chatted to my friend G who has just got back from an expedition to France.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Tracey-I understand your feelings about the hospital. Musings on my experience for what it is worthIt was hard for me to go see people in intensive care (where my husband passed). I had a staff member who was lower functioning and had no family. He ended up in there. I went to see him because someone had to be with him. The staff, without much to go on in writing, kept me and his supervisor up to date (as his work family). He was on a vent for a week or so. I ended up going down and looking at the room where my husband passed and realized it was just a room, no evidence of him, and found comfort that we had all been there to show love and comfort on his passing. I guess what I am saying is, I dealt with it by focusing on the need of someone outside of myself and I ended up finding peace.
SuebDew-condolences on your loss. It is too bad there was not better pain control. Safe travels.
Allie-it is not surprising she reacted that way-as Lisa said-she is conditioned. I think you needed to speak to the issue and let her know you aren't ok with it. Probably not much else you can do right now except be there. Hopefully she will reflect and come around.
Betsy in NW WA-anniversaries can be tricky times. That not having anyone to talk to on random thoughts is tough. Making decisions on house things was tough. Somehow we walk through this.
Getting ready to check place number one. I laughed when Karen referred to "old folks home" but that is really what I am starting to check out regardless of what we call them! If I stay where I am after I retire I am concerned I will withdraw too much and my medium sized community doesn't have much to off my age group. Being around regular activities will be good. Of course, I will analyze the heck out of each of them!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio10 -
(((Sue))), thinking of you and your sister.
(((Tracey)))
I'm missing Jack. Today is our anniversary. It is hard not to have him to talk to everyday...it's really the little things that get me. I catch myself realizing that I don't have someone to discuss the everyday thoughts. But I feel lucky we had years together and I have family and friends that have rallied around and have supported me.
Betsy in NW WA
Betsy - So much love coming your way. The dates always sneak up on us, don't they? One thing that helped me for quite some time was writing letters to my mother. I was in the habit of writing to her before she died, and would send the letters to her. After her death, I didn't stop writing her letters until well over a year later. I just kept them in a notebook. I finally stopped when I re-read my last letter to her and realized I was lying to her and telling her I was fine so she wouldn't get upset. Perhaps writing letters to Jack in the evenings might help? Just a thought.
Much love,
Lisa in AR4 -
Well Tracy thinks alot of it is Carmines fault,once he went from Taliah to Carmine its been a rough road and when he isnt around all is quiet,
But Kyle being raise by a psychopath doesn't help..
She knows its rough and no marriage is all flowers and all.but I don't need to hear about how you grew up,about grandpa and yes we yell ..
But It just hurts me so to see them going through this.
She said if he was dangerous she wouldn't be here.
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Hang in there, Allie - you and your family will get through this, too. I'm glad you said something, and I think you'll be glad of it later. Pretending that all that rage is OK gets to be a habit. You've done all you can for right now, my dear friend.2
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(((Sue))), thinking of you and your sister.
(((Tracey)))
I'm missing Jack. Today is our anniversary. It is hard not to have him to talk to everyday...it's really the little things that get me. I catch myself realizing that I don't have someone to discuss the everyday thoughts. But I feel lucky we had years together and I have family and friends that have rallied around and have supported me.
Betsy in NW WA
Betsy - I was in your space yesterday. I had a good one-way conversation with Rosie the schnauzer but I really wanted to show my DH a funny I found and hear him laugh and comment like he used to do. Like you, I miss the little things. Sending hugs.
Regarding anger/counseling. My post-grad education in addiction counseling reminds me that in most situations, family strife isn't one person's issue. One person might be more predicated to acting out with anger, but everyone plays a role. The husband, the wife, the children, and others who interact on a daily basis. My un-asked-for opinion is that family counseling with a skilled therapist would be worth the money.
Cards on the table, learn new ways to communicate, get some insight. A professional can help determine the issues and how to go forward.
OK peeps, make it a fabulous week!
Lanette
SW WA State6 -
(((Allie))) You did the right thing. You can't control the audience. You can only set your own boundaries for your own health you need to tell Tracy you can no longer be around Kyle. I have a brother that I have to set that boundary. He has anger issues too! I do not feel safe around him just like you do not feel safe around Kyle. I pray for my brother and wish him well but I will not let him get close to me.
When I was in a tough spot my sister told me the story about the frog. If a frog is put in water and the water gets hotter the frog does not have enough sense to jump out. It takes an outside force to help the frog. If the frog recognizes the water is boiling it will have enough sense to not get in in the first place.
Your first priority is your own health then the health of your grandchildren.1 -
Allie - I'm sure you know that damage is not only physical. Every times Miles hears those raised voices, it goes straight to the amygdala. Living with constant stress is terribly bad for your health. Every day of tension, is adding to the damage, especially for Carmine. I know you know all this, which is why you worry about the abuse.
Most of us find it hard to see the cages we are living in because we are used to our suffering and it feels familiar. We cannot see it from a higher perspective. It takes a lot of courage to step outside the cage of our conditioning and most people never can. But, we have a right to be happy and at peace. Of course, life has bumps in the road and no one is perfect all the time, but those children deserve better.
You are doing great Allie. Your perspective on the matter may open her eyes. You can't change people, or make them value themselves enough to act in their own best interests, but you are the voice of reason.
Unfortunately, people only see life through a very distorted lense of their own. We can't expect them to suddenly put in new lenses, however clear it is to us.
I lived the weirdest, most curdled, marital existence for years. I just couldn't see it. To me now it looks like craziness. But I accepted being in turmoil as a normal existence. Now I value my peace over everything.
Just be there for her while she is adjusting her lens and coming to see her cage for what it is.
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
SueBDew... Praying for your family as they grieve the loss of your brother-in-law ...
Lanette ... I was doing the kettlebells. Used instructions that Mary shared with us years back. During Covid lockdown I was up to 15# and doing great, but then I got over-ambitious with the squats and really did a job on my one knee. Per my PT, the squat sequence is out for me, but I've been thinking about doing the swings.
Tracey ... I understand the "dread" of revisiting the hospital. Six months after my son died, I broke my leg and went to the same hospital, through the same triage nurse, down the same hall, etc ... it was difficult and I couldn't stop the tears. Hugs.
Machka ... I have been going to my own appointments by myself since I was 16 too, but, as I age, I find it is more important to have others with me. I understand Annie's comment about aging alone ... it's never our first choice.
Betsy ... hugs ...
Allie ... I've wondered about the impact of Carmine's transition on the family too. Not an excuse, obviously, for toxic behavior but another part of the story. I'm so sorry your family is going through this. You're doing the right thing by discussing the situation. Ignoring the elephant in the room will serve no one. Hugs to you too ...
Day 16: What made you smile. Well, it's early in the day, but my 91 year old mother has texted and is asking me to disregard her community rules and bring her an item that is prohibited (a toaster). She's adamant ... in her words ... that I be her accessory in this crime! . I've told her I don't know if I want to be branded an outlaw over a toasted bagel ...
Beth near Buffalo
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Happy birthday Rori!
I'm in a lazy funk. But at least I finally trimmed Teddy today. He looks much slimmer and the little starter mats are gone. Much better.
The book I wanted to listen to went on sale, so I've got it on my Kindle Paperwhite. Now I have to pair the earbuds with the Kindle, and I will be ready to listen and walk. It's the first Agatha Raisin book.
I have a Dr appointment on Tuesday that has me brooding. Whatever will be, will be. No sense in worrying about it. I'm driving myself this time, and somehow it feels like the first step in growing old alone. What a terrible attitude! But I can't seem to shake it.
Annie in Delaware
I've gone to the doctor by myself since I was about 19 years old. It's just part of being an adult.
M in Oz
Ageed, M. My husband has gone to one oncology appointment with me over the last year and a half, and that includes chemo and radiation. I've done it all alone. Except of course when I've had surgery and need a driver. I'm not complaining. It's fine. Covid protocols dictated some of that, but it's also my preference.
But as Beth pointed out, needing someone with us at the doctor is a consequence of aging. My mother no longer went by herself, not just because of mobility issues but because she needed an advocate.
We had my mother's service last Sunday. It was very nice. Now I'm in the midst of settling her estate and trying to decide if we want to buy my niece out of her half of the house. It would mean having two homes for the next three years, then we would sell our home in Oregon, retire, and move to the peninsula. We need to get my youngest son through high school. The decision doesn't have to be made right away, but I also can't delay it too long.
Flea
Currently on the Olympic peninsula8 -
Thinking of you GRANDMALLIE2
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Dr appt this morning. BP 148/85 - top end of normal. It has been about that for a while. Not worried but I would kinda like to get it lower.
Pre-2018 it was usually quite low.
M in Oz
I have found mine to be a bit higher post-menopause. Not high, but higher than before.
Tina in soggy CA1 -
Hmm Machka now that you mention it, I have been to the doctor alone a thousand times. I remember once my ex husband said he was coming along, and I was so shocked! Just goes to show how I get a warped viewpoint feeling sorry for myself. Flea you are a marvel of strength. And thank you Michele for the warm wishes!
Annie in Delaware3
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