WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023

Lisa--Someone told me one time when you buy bananas that are not ripe, put them apart and lay on counter. They will not get ripe as fast and I have been doing that and it does make a difference. Gives me more days they are at the just right stage. I can not handle over ripe bananas.
Pip--Love the seat covers. Looks really nice.
Rosemarie--Sending HUGS!
Rita--Thanks for the advice on Magnesium. I will get it a try. This is starting to be an everynight problem when I start to relax.
Tracey--Sure hope things settle down for DMIL. I am glad you are getting to see family while you are there.
Heather--Love the picture Edie my of Johnny. What great memories.
Kim--WOW! All I can think to say is WOW!. Glad your mom got to see her friend. Sorry it was so hard. What a good friend you are.
Machka--Beautiful
Carla--The health system needs a lot of fixing thats for sure.
Annie--I feel mine is broken also. Where do we go to get them fixed? Maybe we could get a group rate.
Weekend went well, just to fast. Saturday we went to Omaha to watch our DGD in her show choir. Her mom and stepdad were there, but they stayed acouple the lobby so no problems. DH was hoping she would talk to him, She hasn't in 4 years because we would not co-sign a house for them.
Yesterday our CMA group did the supper meal at the Salvation Army. We had a good crew and it went well. 3 of our DGC helped. The boys thougt the big dishwashing machine was fun, so they did all the dishes. They are 12 & 13. So proud of them.
DH just called and said it is 45 degrees and he will be picking me up after work on the motorcycle. Glad we only live about 5 blocks as I did not wear a heavy jacket.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Feb 6 Start a conversation with someone new at line dance class.
Welcome @anneu53 from Oz and @lalapitts Lala in Tx. Well done on the Pilates! Like Kim said, weighing portions instead of using volume measurements. It is a real eye-opener.
Thanks to Heather, Annie, Lanette, Barbie and others for the SWSY inspiration, increased ankle weight to eight pounds for PT exercises. Also started biceps curls and upward rows (5lbs) and triceps (3 lbs). Now to read those “increase real food protein” recommendations.
((hugs)) to Carla, Katla, Allie and all who need ‘em.
Lanette saw “A Man Called Otto” a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed it. Will see if I can find “A Man Called Ove” on Amazon Prime. When Grocery Outlet has Annie’s mac’n’cheese its $5, used to be $1.99.
Lisa thanks! That smiling like a Cheshire cat reminds me of something Heinlein wrote about smiling wide enough to reveal your canines…
Annie thank you too! 30 minutes without letting you speak? SMH. Do you have to sit with your folks while they finish eating? Can you excuse yourself and do something else until dessert?
Kim Whew! Hope you can rest up for a couple of days.
Michele neither do I like frozen (or [shudder] canned) asparagus. Has to be fresh. Same with snow/snap peas, peppers, onion and of course romaine :devil: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, haricots verts are all ok frozen.
Mahka how frustrating. I’m sure you hated being pushed to the point of having to yell, but brava for persisting. Wish all customer service training included some form of “take a breath and give the customer a chance to speak.”
Tina ((hugs))
Carla Maybe if the ER and insurer got slapped with a punitive malpractice suit, they’d improve their training and procedures. ((hugs)) and prayers for your mom.
Rita “haunted radio” ?
Margaret and Allie ditto “All Creatures Great and Small,” both current and original. Wish Masterpiece Theatre would bring back the Lord Peter Wimsey series, again both versions.
Katla ((hugs))
Oh Debbie, how I wish for just a few good days for you. Yes I read “Boundaries” and found it very helpful. Thanks for your response to Carol.
Carol, thank you! Sadly sounds like your son’s apple didn’t fall far. Would your DH teach your son a secret sign/magic word to signal time for a listening break so you wouldn’t have to yell?
Barbie “…make a plan for success” Bravissima!
Vicki :brokenheart: for your DH’s DD attitude.

Gorgeous blue sky day, hope it holds til after I get back from line dance class. Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer.
February: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.