WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023
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Good morning ladies!
I'm playing catch -up and using lots of spoilers. Feel free to skip as always. I'm wordy this morning, lol.
Debbie - thank you for the Destiny update. Love that she's laying there with her pup, I'm sure that's very comforting for her. Also, I was happy to hear that your DH walked with you! I took it as a sign that he's "coming back to earth." Perhaps it was as a trade so you'd walk MIL's dog, but still. Shows some give and take. Hoping he's realizing what a gem he has with you.
Barbara - like Machka, I think you could use any form of paper as a weed mulch, not to worry about inks or chemicals. For the smaller sheets, I'd probably top layer with newspaper to keep them from blowing away. I'm saving large sheets of cardboard for the same purpose. And I'm a huge fan of black plastic to kill the weeds that took over my garden this past few years.
Karen - (((HUGS))). Glad to hear your son is coming around in his own way but nonetheless, I don't blame you for being hurt by his actions. I would be too. Sounds like his behavior has been hurtful to a lot of people, and that's on him. Jilli is awesome to call him out on it...makes you question who's the adult here? I guess we all have aspects of our childhood we haven't processed yet, it can take years it seems. I hope he starts dealing with his. I hope you can continue to have some meaningful conversations with him, I think it will help a lot with healing and forgiveness for both of you.
(So much wisdom here with you gals - that's why we're here, right?)
Karen, you are very empathic and that's what made you so darn good at your job and dealing with others.
What is your 17 yo grandson up to by the way? Has he graduated high school? I remember when he was younger and going thru learning difficulties that he mastered and started excelling at his school work and your son being a pill. (Am I recalling this right?)
Vicki - sending (((HUGS))) your way. Glad the spot in your lung is stable. Sorry to hear about the fridge and floor. Owning a home can be a money pit for sure. If they take the doors off the fridge and angle it in, they should be able to squeeze in a new one. We had a similar problem in our old house. Crossing fingers for you.
Rita - Good job on the A1C and hope that by altering your diet and adding good fats, you can get the cholesterol back where it needs to be.
Question - does your RV have some type of backup solar?The reason I ask is that we are past due around here for an intense windstorm that would knock out power for days. It's happened twice in the last 40 years. I have a gas powered generator I can use to keep the fridge and freezer going. But it weighs a ton, impossible for me to move (I'd have to rely on the neighbor) and it's not practical for charging the laptop, tablets, or even keeping the wi-fi and a few lights going. So I bought a small "portable power station" yesterday, Amazon lightning sale. It can be charged via solar, car, 110 wall power. I haven't purchased the solar panels yet, need to research them. I'm wondering if people are having good luck with the small solar generators and chargers.
Knee Replacements -I didn't get a walk in yesterday - I'd planned to go in the morning with my neighbor, so waited around for her to say a good time. When I finally did hear back from her, she said she was sick with some crud. Rain started in so I went to visit another neighbor instead who had a knee replacement last week. I realized that out of the 6 gals who live on our little road, half of us have had knee replacements. I know several of you here have had them too. What causes some knees to go bonkers? Genetics? Overuse-wear and tear? Accidents like skiing?
Anyhow, Cheryl is doing fine. Keeping that ice machine busy. She's planning to have the other one done next month.
Taxes - I used TaxAct as I have for years. I also noticed some new questions! I compared it to last year's before I hit the "file" button and things weren't adding up, so a couple calls to their helpline got it fixed. I've always enjoyed working with numbers - having worked as a bookkeeper and for an accountant at one point in my life, I look at it as a challenge. It was a little daunting filing a joint return as a widow, but made it though and the refund will be deposited this week.
Allie - I tend to side with what Barbie said here regarding Carmine. I thought back to when I was that age - what outlet or acting out did kids in similar circumstances do? Drinking, premarital sex, the girls used anorexia or bulimia, some gained massive amounts of weight.
There wasn't the peer pressure to question gender.My walking neighbor has 4 granddaughters, and they all are teens in the same household and going thru the "they-them" thing. Last fall she spent a few days at the beach with them, the annual getaway they've done since they were little, and got chastised by the girls AND her daughter when she'd accidentally refer to them by their born name instead of their new trans handle or call them "she". Their sudden gender questioning was sprung on her, a surprise. She didn't do it to be mean, she did it out of habit like we all do at times. She has loved and cherished these kids since they were babies and she was accused of intolerance and constantly corrected. It was so hard for her. What a mess.
OK I've babbled on enough, better get crackin.
Make it a wonderful day, ladies. Love and hugs to you all!
Lanette
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Morning, afternoon and evening, all...
Sorry I've been MIA even longer, got an unexpected call Friday afternoon and a house full of people by Friday midnight. Our daughter's husband's household goods were picked up (shipping to Hawaii), their house was bare of everything except one bed, one TV, etc., and they remembered it was a long weekend with the federal holiday on Monday, so they threw the kids and stuff in the truck and came down. Since they're both soldiers, Kelsey also rates a shipment, so the remainder of the large things will be picked up closer to her departure date.
In the meantime, we got a houseful of joyful chaos for a few more days, and enjoying that for all it's worth. I was really hoping there would be at least one more visit before they ship out, so got my wish. No extra work for me, Kels cooked quesadillas for dinner last night, and tonight will probably be dinner on a stick, as Corey plans on burning brush today, supposed to be over 60 degrees. There will be a nice bed of hot coals for hot dogs and bratwurst.
I've been reading, but not responding, as by the time my brain kicks into gear for a response, there's a tug at my elbow, "Gramma-wee!" and my mind is completely diverted. Levi's sleeping late this morning (so far!), so I've been able to maintain a thought. For a little while... I hear rustling down the hallway, so probably don't have much more time. Whoops, no, just Corey, making his first cup of coffee on a Sunday morning.
So, responses for those that stuck in my leaky little brainpan, and hugs for those that didn't:
Karen - My mother counted all biological and stepchildren of her children as her grandchildren, but expecting them to like each other was, as far as she was concerned, not in her job description. She just loved them all indiscriminately and they loved her. My three brothers between them had ten wives, and the number of step-grandchildren who were at her funeral in floods of tears was staggering. Lots of ex-wives, too. I hope the journaling, meditating, etc., bring you the peace you're seeking.
Heather - Love the art, truly loved your DH's water reflections. They're just so beautiful when done well! The 3D dog is quite something, too! The fertile little minds of the young who are given creative space to grow and express themselves are staggeringly impressive.
Allie - So glad the news out of the cardiologist was good! It really does sound as if a second opinion on the whole kidney transplant thing might be a good idea at this point. I'm really glad Tracey and Kyle are seeing a therapist together. I think Barbie's assessment of Carmine's issues are spot on. It's possible that Carmine thought that being someone else would fix everything at home and make sure everyone was paying attention to Carmine alone. It didn't work. Throw in the usual hormonal soup, and you have a recipe for one very unhappy teenager.
I just heard a little boy's voice... "Hi, Gwamma-lee." I make the grands call me Gramily, and don't answer to anything else, because "Granny" just ain't my style. Got to go!
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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Love it Lisa
Right now Miles calls me Gaga but he is just starting to say words.
Barbie you are spot on but very hard for me as a grandmother to sit back and see this unfold around me..I take him for haircuts and when I do I get McDonalds.for him its our thing... but he doesn't eat right,drink water anything ..
So if I can get anything into him I'll do it. And yes I mess up sometimes to and call him her or she..its tough when you have grown up with a Taliah and now have a Carmine..
I bought blue buffalo dry food for Alfie as the vet said the kibble is better than wet food.. plus he has tartar on one tooth so i got doggy toothpaste lets hope i can work with that.6 -
Allie - It's awful when we feel so powerless to help someone. Our heart bleeds for them. But you saying that the parents just want the old daughter back is hugely telling. We all need to be loved for just who we are, as we are. As Oprah says, when someone is behaving badly, we need to ask, "What happened to you?" I feel so much for that child with that awful angry father and the doted on baby. Big hugs for you in the middle of all this.
Karen - I wrote my reply before I had seen yours. I seem to remember you thinking that your son might be somewhere on the spectrum. Whatever, his distorted thinking is not your responsibility or anything you will be able to do anything about. We are all limited people, some more than others. You know what they say, "Your opinion of me is none of my business." He is making sense of his life in the best, limited way he can. He cannot help being him. Just be glad you are not in his head. You can be happy, even with the big difference in your life-styles and values. The past is gone, finished, over. We only have the present and we only have to answer to ourselves.
You are a super-sensitive person, an empath. Your new challenge in life is to distinguish between your feelings and other people's. It's OK to feel miffed. Feel it, explore it, delve into it, and then look at it from a higher place. You don't have to like your son, or agree with him. You 'love' him, but that's as far as it goes.
Only you can make yourself unhappy. It's your choice. There will never be a meeting of minds.
I am sure you will be able to resolve all this in your mind. It just has to 'click'. You are a very special person.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Heather UK I have been told I am an empath too. It is hard to not let other's feelings and emotions not have an effect on me. It is so hard! Even with my DH. He gets pissy and I have to remind myself that it is his frustration not mine. So what I have I learned from this group about me....I am a perfectionist with procrastination issues, an empath who needs to learn to put up some walls to other's feelings, and I am not too old to change for the better!
Learning about Gold investments today. Will work on that for awhile, then most likely dust farm house (since DH keeps mentioning that things are dusty-LOL!) Funny that he notices here but not at home.
Easy to do here in Kentucky as there is little clutter on flat areas! Then I have work stuffs to do. I missed over 4 hours on Friday due to lawyer meeting and errand running with DH. Why does it take over an hour anytime you have to go to a bank for anything other than a deposit?
Hugs!
Congratulations!
Love!
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Machka ~ Found this on Facebook. Intersting facts about bees! https://hasanjasim.online/the-remarkable-political-system-of-bees-lessons-for-humanity/?fbclid=IwAR1Lbh7CTRHCpuVvL-OYOiLATjSuzb2n8KVcgnHrLtt_5Owjzr8Kcnk7EM0
Karen ~ I can honestly feel for your pain because I have caused such pain myself. I treated my mom really bad after she and her 2nd husband devorced but she still lived with him off and on for the money he provided. I said some very ugly things to her and I wish she were still alive so I could apologize. All of this, even though I was an adult at the time.
Allie ~ I remember seeing photos of Carmine when she was a little girl on your Facebook page. She looked so happy and pretty and very girly. In my heart, I hope that there will be a turn around in how she thinks.
Rosemarie ~ I surely hope you will be able to continue getting more help for the care of your husband. And, I am glad that your son is there for support.
Very little going on in my household.
Carol in GA
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Welcome all new peeps1
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(((hugs))) to those who need them.
I've written myself a note to remind me to tell you what I think of the book when I'm finished, Barbara! So far, the one thing I do like about it is, that everyone in the book is connected to Granny and Elsa (the seven-year-old protagonist)
Karen, am I understanding this correctly? Your son treated you and your spouse differently at dinner so you're just assuming that he's "forgiven you", when you weren't at fault in the first place. (and yes, I've read everything you wrote to Machka too, just proves my point) And then when did he tell your grandchildren that your spouse is not their grandma and her grandchildren are not their cousins? Sounds to me like you have every right to be annoyed and miffed if you want to. Thank God for Jilli! What a strong individual she must be. Must have gotten that from her gram!
That's the way things should be, Kylia! Kudos to you for making it happen for your children and grands!
Debbie, so many prayers for Destiny. That little girl is so strong and courageous.
So glad you have a housefull before they all leave, Gwamma-lee! What fun for you.
19-Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink... every time!
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN4 -
Word of the year: APPRECIATE; today I appreciate the walking trails at my park.#2 Practice fairness today by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes: I did this with a camper who I received complaints about. I put myself in his shoes when speaking with him. He was a very lonely man who only had his dogs (one barking, one loose) and the people he meets at campgrounds. Made me more compassionate when talking to him about the dogs.#18. Share about a recent book you read and what you learned. I just finished reading ‘Everything You Are’ by Kerry Anne King. It dealt with alcoholism, recovery, death, and grieving. I learned that no matter where you are in life, never give up and find a way to celebrate life.
#3 Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness. I watched the Adam Project.
#4 Take a picture of 3 things that make you happy. Send them to a friend. Done!
#5 Be kind to yourself. Self-compassion is equally important. Will do today.
#6 Start a conversation with someone new. I do this every day with the campers!
#7 Consider a current struggle. Write down 2 thoughts that give you comfort. My dog Brownie’s heart trouble. Her spells are getting worse and there is nothing the vet can do. Comforting thoughts—She lived a good life with us. She brought us many days of comfort and enjoyment with her loving attitude.
#8. Consider and celebrate diversity today. I am a white girl living among darker Mexicans and native Americans. Campers come from around the world and love to hear the accents and learn about the different cultures i come into contact with. Do this every day!
#9. Identify a role model who embodies perseverance. Can you find two ways to emulate them? My 30 year old autistic nephew. He never gives up no matter what health challenge he faces. I can emulate him by not complaining about every little ache and pain, and by doing what needs to be done to get through any health issues that may come up.
#10. Check an item off your to-do list this weekend. Working on my taxes.
#11. Make twice as much for dinner and either invite guests or deliver the meal to a friend. We give food to people all the time. My DH cooks and we give food to different campers and workers here at the park almost every day!
#12. Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused. Done
#13. Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness? After I bough myself a Sonic blast to ‘cool down’.
#14. Express creativity by making art or cooking a new meal. I write in a journal that has writing prompts I have to make up stories for. Yesterday I wrote a short story about a dog leash!
#15. If you are waiting in line today, let someone get in front of you. May not be today, but i did do it on Sunday!
#16. The next time someone does something you appreciate, be sure to let them know. Will do! Didn’t have the opportunity but will watch for a chance today!
17. Offer a helping hand to someone, such as holding a door for a stranger. I may have a chance today.
#19. Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink. Did this today. DH made me pancakes and served me coffee this morning.#20. Complement someone today. Ideas include recognizing a great smile or earrings.
#21. When you recognize someone is struggling, offer words of support.
#22. Ask for help. That’s a simple way to express bravery.
#23. Encourage your teammates to utilize their unique strengths.
#24. Reflect on the steps you have taken to achieve your past goals.
#25. Express gratitude today by thanking someone.
#26. Think about the upcoming work week. How can you apply teamwork?
#27. Send or leave a handwritten thank you note to someone.
#28. Giving constructive feedback is one way to ignite honesty.
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Hello ladies!
I got my taxes done, Yay! For some reason it was extra mysterious this year. For example, TurboTax asked me what was in box 16 and there was no box 16. I did my best so I just have to let it go.
Annie in Delaware
My taxes were weird too! I put the standard deduction in the box as the instructions said, but it kept getting denied saying I put the wrong number in. I finally put in the one they wanted me to and now it is ok. Didn’t matter as I didn’t have any taxable income anyway!
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Michele - doesn’t the post office deliver to whatever address is marked on the package? That’s what happens here.
Terri - I emptied some clothes out for both DH and I when I was packing us to go to NB. There were things that didn’t fit that we hadn’t worn for years. I noticed some of my winter clothes will be taking a hike at the end of the season too.
Karen - I can understand the feeling miffed part it’s like you finally received something that should have been given years ago. I would struggle to not be resentful about all of the wasted time. I’m happy your son acted appropriately though.
Ginny - I have to attempt to get a printer running too. When they aren’t used regularly they just don’t work well.
Heather - we assumed my FIL had all of his end of life things in order, he had called two years ago asking if my DH would be a co-executor of his will. He talked about what they were doing. It was a shock to us that it wasn’t done. It’s now left to my MIL to make decisions. She’s making them based on what he wanted at the detriment of her own financial security.
I’m glad you enjoyed your company.
Allie - I am so glad I’m not raising teenagers today. What a terrible time they must have. If Carmine only thought about changing after a video and the friends did it, maybe part of his anger is he doesn’t know how to get back to his true self whatever that may be.
I hope he gets a lot of help soon. It would be scaring me how depressed he is.
Hugs to you. It must be so hard to witness.
I am going to organize records today. I have to figure out where to store the ones we brought out from DH’s Dad. It’s going to be work.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Feb 19 Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink-will do at fellowship today, especially if there’s popcorn
Welcome @paulameld Pol in the UK. I share your determination and timing struggles. If you click the empty ribbon at top left, you’ll “bookmark” this thread for easy return. Debbie prayers continue for Destiny, and gratitude for her Husky friend.
Machka and Lanette thanks for the weed barrier tips. Want to get out there and get some in before Tuesday’s rain (?and snow???)
Annie well done on your taxes. Thanks for the heads up about “box 16”, I’ll watch for it. Sounds like a good plan.
Ginny “…sleep until 5” :laugh: Now that’s a benefit of Spring-ing forward that never occurred to me. “Persistence and patience…’ Brava!
Beth discouraging to learn TurboTax didin’t carry info over from prior years but made you look it up. To me that was the benefit of filing online with them.
Tracey “…am so grateful I stuck it out…” Ditto.
Pip Lucy is lucky you are so observant.
Barbie that “new generation” meme made me choke on my tea. :laugh: Then you’r plan to walk away from Jake’s ringtone experiments. :laugh::laugh:Yours to Allie and Karen so very very true.
Kay thanks for the “Living Like Mary in a Martha World” recommendation. I am so much a “Martha, Martha, Martha!”
Karen your reaction to your son’s “forgiveness” reminds me to be careful what I pray for “…not your real…” are three of the most hurtful worlds, take it from an adoptee. Jill’s apple did not fall far from your tree. Bravissima! Patience, grace and peace to you and yours.
Lanette look forward to learning what you do about portable, solar power stations.
Lisa what a wise angel your mom was!
Heather yours to Karen especially about feeling miffed.
Kylia did you hand your DH a dustrag? ;} I, too, have to channel Barbie’s “Don’t take it personally” when Joe is grumpy.
Carol maybe it’s time to forgive yourself?
Vicki prayers continue.
Rita Joe makes the very best pancakes. Fortunately he usually does this at 1 am when I am not hungry :devil:
Whoops, where did the morning go? Time to dash!02/18: Move: 2 sets PT, dog group, active mins:217 steps:5928
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 8+4+5+4 =almond, apple, avocado, beets, carrots, cashews, cauliflower, celery, chocolate, cucumber, lemon sauce, olive oil, onion, peanut oil, pecans, pepperoncini, pomelo, rice-brown, romaine, snap peas, wheat-sourdough/fettucini/biscotti/thins. CI<CO=
Live: rx, Joe, readings, BP, organized and filed another month of district minutes. Wt:135.65 -
I’m not sure why I removed the ‘RV’ from my name. It was there to remind people I live in an RV. I think I’m putting it back! Fits me better for this time in my life!
Lannette I do not have solar but have a generator in the RV. I’ve been here 5.5 years now and (cross my fingers) have never been out of electricity for more than a day. The generator powers the entire RV so if power does go out, We just need to feed it gas.
I brought my taxes to HRBlock only once. They did my taxes and charged me what I thought was a huge amount. I then re-did it using Taxcut software and got back 5 times what my refund would have been. So, since that experiment, I went back to doing my own taxes. Always have, even when selling houses and moving.
I did them on the IRS website this year. First time for that. Easy enough as I have no deductions and they check for mistakes when you submit it. Much of the “math” is done automatically too. No money paid into taxes, nothing taxable, so no refund. Just an exercise in formality.
Time to get moving. Enjoy the day. Remember….. it is good or bad because of how you react and make of it.
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Afternoon folks
Well when your ex calls you never know whats gonna be coming..was worried it was Homer.. but he is hanging in bless him.. but Tom has finally had enough and is retiring...he was just getting frustrated and doesn't want to feel like a quitter.. he is his father's son, I just hope he can find himself something to occupy his time as he doesn't really have a hobby..
I think Carmine knows that I love him as he is no matter what and I will always be here for him ,but he is just so angry he doesn't acknowledge it.
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Well I finished dinner at 103 calories over. So I need about 250 calories of exercise to make that up and have a little something to eat tonight, and end up calorie neutral for the day. This is getting closer to routine for me.
I read a little about the book "Atomic Habits" online. It looks like very wise advice.
Allie the situation with Carmine is so tough. I don't know where they will go from here, but all you can do is love them. And maybe check the county website for low cost counseling, although you probably did that way back sometime.
Annie in Delaware, who is also glad that her challenges are on a smaller scale.2 -
Only if you're interested in doing something like this as we go along ...
Feel Good Feb and/or Exercising the Alphabet in FebruaryFeel Good Feb
https://www.actbelongcommit.org.au/programs-initiatives/feelgood-feb/
Exercising the Alphabet in February
In other words, on February 1, you'd walk to a street that starts with A or do an exercise video hosted by someone whose name starts with A or something ... A.
On February 2, you'd go swimming at a Beach or play a game of Baseball or something ... B.
On February 3, you'd go Cycling or Climb some stairs or something ... C.
and so on.
There are, of course, 26 letters in the alphabet and 28 days in February, so you'd have 2 free days if you didn't exercise those days or couldn't fit in the next letter of the alphabet.I have listed several January highlights so that meets the calendar suggestion for February 1...
And I walked to the Asian "dollar store" next to the Asian grocers and bought Art supplies at lunch today. That'll be my A.
Put myself in someone else's shoes --- I've been treating my difficult work colleague with kindness by talking to her about her son, complimenting her skirt, talking quietly and gently to her and so on.
And today, I walked to Bathurst Street to Buy some Books. I also climbed stairs in my Building.
Watch a movie that reminds me of kindness --- probably not tonight!
C is for Climbing and walking on Collins St!
Take a picture of three things that make you happy --
D is for exercising Downstairs!
Rowing - 16 minutes
Walking - 38 minutes
Weights - 10 minutes
Be kind to yourself -- Sleep, gardening and cycling!
E is for Exercising!
Plus we cycled on Endeavour Ave and the Esplanade.
Start a conversation with someone new --- I'm not the sort to strike up random conversations, or conversations at all. But I did chat with a person I met recently and one I haven't seen in a few months today.
And ... F!
Consider a current struggle. Write down two thoughts that bring you comfort.
Hmmm ... A current struggle, like only one? Let's go with waiting. I feel like I spend most of my life waiting.
And a walk to the botanical Gardens through the rose Garden!
Consider and celebrate diversity! Does that include people who look at things completely differently than you do? If so ... woohoo! I've had that opportunity today!
H is for Hobart - walking around. And Hanging clothes outside.
Identify a role model who embodies perseverance and find 2 ways to emulate them.
Well, I don't have role models ... and I've persevered as much or possibly even more than many people I know.
However, today was brought to you by the letter I. I did walk by and around IMAS (Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies).
Check an item off your to do list this weekend!
YES! I tidied a shelf in the kitchen. I've been meaning to do that for months but finally did it today. There was a large quantity of rubbish on that shelf ... more than I thought. So, much of the cleaning process was just throwing things out.
I've also been dusting our entertainment unit and all the stuff on it.
And I went outside and tidied the area right in front of our front door which involved moving a whole bunch of pots and other garden things to a different location and then sweeping out a year's worth of leaves and stuff. I climbed up and down and up and down stairs doing that.
This evening I made an attempt at digging the area I want to plant things next to my dry stream. I got a new spade which is great, but even so, there are so many roots, I'll need to use something else to break it up.
Just getting rid of Junk and Jabbing the Soil
Make twice as much for dinner and either invite guests or deliver a meal to a friend ...
We're actually doing that sort of dinner thing on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, all my exercise was in K ... Kingborough today!
Cycling:
Heaving a heavy mattock in the garden:
And walking our Kitty, Rhody.
Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused.
I have one massive ongoing things to do list with the most urgent things at the top.
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Walking exercised my Legs.
Gardening exercised all my Limbs!
Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness?
Yes.
I don't like being at odds with people.
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Meandering around Bunnings.
Moving the Mattock.
Express creativity! I finished another version of my Project Plan!! That's as creative as I had a chance to be today.
N = Nowhere
I walked the stairs to nowhere and the road to nowhere.
If you are in line today, let someone go ahead of you. I do every now and then.
O - walking Rhody near home.
The next time someone does something you appreciate, let them know. I did today!
P - Perusing the shops today while it rained outside and Purchasing a few things.
Offer a helping hand to someone such as holding the door for a stranger. I do this now and then ... probably about once a week.
Q is for Queen.
My lunch walk was around the Queen's Domain!
Share about a recent book you read and what you learned.
The recent books I have read have been fictional mystery/suspense, and I have confirmed I like this genre for relaxation and stress relief.
R is for Rocks.
Hauling rocks. Placing rocks.
And walking Rhody.
Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink. I always thank my husband when he serves dinner.
S is for ... Sifting and Shovelling through Soil. Gardening ... I was gardening.
We also had a look inside our hive ... and we're going to have our mentor help us because they've cross combed but otherwise, it's looking good.
Machka in Oz
Your bees look happy and busy! What an amazing hobby.💖👍🏻
Rebecca
Whidbey
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This came up in my Facebook memories from 14 yrs ago... grandma's little minnie mouse...
this is when Carmine was Taliah and the queen of her castle.
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I did thirty minutes of aerobic walking so now I'm at 16 calories over, which is close enough to neutral. Yay!
Maybe I will walk a few more minutes later, but right now my dad is taking down the little Christmas houses, so I better stay out of his way.
Annie in Delaware2
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