WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

Karen Hoping it is not raccoons. Check with insurance if it is major. Need to find where they are coming in and seal the opening. Happened to a friend and they had to have it professionally cleaned and all new insulation because of raccoons. It is not a job for the average homeowner because droppings can be toxic. Every fall at our son's house I have to leave the lights on at night to deter bats from getting inside.

Interesting about fire and pets. Last night while cooking the smoke detector went off. DrewB went and hid. She is not afraid of fireworks or loud dogs. The alarm upset her. I know now if there is a fire where she will go and hide. Small children can respond in the same way. Important info to know if heaven forbid you have a fire in your home.

Lisa - I too have been wondering about Tofu. Seems like sometimes meat is just plain hard for me to digest, sits there like a lump and I don't eat much at a time. Cut up in soups and stews, it seems to do OK. I'm guessing my absent gall bladder is at least partially responsible.

Thank you Kim for your suggestions on how to use it. I used to eat it decades ago, marinating in soy sauce, etc. DH wasn't a fan and then some scare came out about soy and breast cancer so I left it alone. Turns out, from what I've recently read, soy actually prevents breast cancer. I'm going to pick some up at the store and get going with it. I see lots of recipes on the internet.

And Kim - so sorry to hear about your mom's upcoming surgery today. I recall when my mom broke her hip, she ended up with just a very small (to me) scar at the top of her leg. Your mom's sounds more complicated. Broken in 2 places, wow. I'm guessing it was a fall? Thank you for filling us in.

Debbie - so cute about your son! Does he have a job with computers? He could have probably also fixed Katla's log-in problem in 2 seconds. Does your DH eat Tofu and if so, any recipes? That's something about his hours getting cut way back. Maybe in a week they'll want him back at 32 hours again.

Katla - welcome back, great to see Schooner again. Pip is da bomb

Rebecca - loved the photo of Athena helping dad.

Annie - sorry, I keep forgetting to congratulate you on your weight loss last month. Way to go! Your poor dad, I'm sure your mom's continuing fragility is weighing on him whether he admits it or not. Worry can take over our brains. I'm always happy to hear you are still riding horses when you get a chance and hope it continues.

Lanette

Happy Birthday today, Vicki!
Welcome @sista67 Susan ! Logging food and weighing portions was a real eye-opener to me. Try different activities to find some you enjoy. Baby steps. You can do this.
@Katla49 Hip, Pip Hooray!!! So delightful to see Schooner’s pic again.
Oh Annie, tax troubles on top of everything else?!? :brokenheart:
Kay know what you mean about protein bars instead of real food. A timesaver but takes its toll.
Lisa is there a way you can check taxpayer on that lot? Or is that how you already contacted them? “…jumping jacks, you’ll feel better…” LOL! Hope the symptom tracker gives you some clear answers.
Rebecca “…more important how (you) feel…” Truth this. Hugs for your disappointment.
Carol at least you lost 5, more than I did. Thankful my average weight stayed the same.
Pip brava and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Allie yes you were there for that reason. What a blessing your ears, shoulder and experience were to that woman.
Michele tracing paper haha! I could do that too, but could never color the picture as beautifully as Machka does.
Tracey fingers Xd for the new job. Have you met the supervisor?
Debbie relieved to see your post. Was beginning to worry.
Tere ((hugs)) Whooshing you peace and your DH pain relief.
Kim ((hugs held extra long)) prayer said for your mom, her caregivers and you. Take care of yourself, and if your brother comes around, watch your back.
Machka never have I ever had a MySpace account or listened to music on a Walkman (other brands yes, Walkman no) We still have a functioning VHS recorder/player and tapes, but the Betamaxes are all gone.
Viv
Kylia your joy in driving your Miata shines through. Glad you have that refuge.
Karen have I told you lately how jealous I am of your grands and your geezer place?
Ginny who will take up the burden of those discussions when you retire?
Heather gorgeous pic and Bravissima for the 400 words!
Carla amen to the snow melting and blue skies.
Rita and Carol Joe has no patience with tech either but I’m grateful he doesn’t try and get angry, just hands it to me. However, there is a stubborn streak when he wants to do something. His latest bug is DIY acupuncture, wanted me to order the needles. Thankful to read that distribution is restricted by federal law to licensed practitioners. Hope that deters him but he’s muttering about sewing needles… :’(
Margaret good advice especially about where pets and littles hide.
Lanette well done on the cabinet doors. Sad but true these days about what a workman might unintentionally share with a thief.

Annie, Heather, Lisa, Okie, Sue. Karen (twice :> ), Terri, Michele, Machka, Kylia, Carla et al thanks for the birthday wishes! I did treat myself. Line dance class, then made myself a feast: 150g baked russet potato with 1.5 T butter and 3 T lowfat sour cream, 4 oz steak, big salad with 16 g Roquefort, 3.5 glasses red wine, 2 Riesen chocolate covered caramels and 2 squares Ghirardelli 72% intense dark chocolate. AND instead of eating in front of the TV, I sat at the table and read a favorite cozy mystery, Charlotte Macleod’s The Withdrawing Room. Joe bought the wine but eats at way different times from me. As another birthday gift, he encouraged me to leave the dishes for him to wash. What a guy!

2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world: Tumble wriggling in the meadow grass. Shadow leaping to catch the ball Joe throws. Dove cooing in the forest.
1 Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. Take a breath, then smile. Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer.
February: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

I did my dumbbells Yay! Thirty reps.

I went up to five pounds on Tuesday, but got a little sore so back to four pounds tonight. Maybe I will do five again on Saturday.

Annie in Delaware