WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

Kylia - I am attached to too many things and big items! I have four pieces of furniture from my great grandmother’s house, I have a hope chest my Dad made for me. I have dishes, crystal, pictures, genealogy paperwork. I have gotten rid of a lot of the years but still too much.

Katie - I should set a phone reminder to do 250 steps an hour.

Margaret - Beautiful flowers. I hope you are able to get yourself calm.

Machka - it’s incredibly stressful. I hope you are getting closer to the finish line and able to have it all closed soon. It’s been going on a long time for you.
I saved a copy of the memes. They both spoke to me.

Lisa - I need to write my stories down too. It’s something I should be working on now, but don’t have the functioning brain to concentrate right now.
My BFF is very much like Corey she pickles and makes her own salsa. She is discouraged this summer because she had a breast reduction in May and hasn’t been able to work in her garden. Her husband is trying to help, but not up to her standards.


It is cool here again today, the furnace has kicked in the last couple of days. Such an odd summer. I see some yellow on three trees already! I hope that’s just because it’s been so dry. Jonah and I decided it was a good day to make some banana bread. I went and bought eggs to do so.

Annie - at the home the dietitian’s were more concerned about getting enough calories into the seniors it didn’t matter the nutritional value as much at that age.

Heather - your sons house! Oh My! Sorry it was a rainy day for the excursion.
I love ABBA! Have so much fun!

Debbie - how tragic for Destiny and her family.

Barbara - It wasn’t the glitter sticker that exploded it was the glow stick. She had her face painted earlier and there was glitter that had gotten in her eye from us rinsing her eye and her rubbing it after the glow stick burst and sprayed in her face.

This season is the worst in recorded history since 1989. 20.02 Million acres burned as of June 30.

Katla - I used to be able to lay in my bed at my childhood home and watch fireflies. I’m so happy you got to see them. I miss them terribly out here in the West.

LeeAnne - beautiful

Pip - you are a wonderful decorator.

I took Jonah to the art club here in town tonight. He is 11, I think the next oldest may have been 5 or 6 and he was the only boy. I paid for two nights because that’s how you had to sign up. I told him he didn’t have to go back if he didn’t want to. He said he liked it though.
This is what he did. The top right corner is a meme he made. I’m not sure what it is.



When we got home our daughter texted that her car was repossessed. It’s not really a shock, but now Michaela is three hours away at camp and their other car is not worthy of making the drive. She asked to borrow mine but there is something going on with line so I’m not sure it’s a safe alternative. I think she’ll take DH’s.
I wish I had money to help them out.

Tracey in Edmonton

Hi all.
I enjoyed the tour of Bergen more than I thought I would. Most of the city is beyond where we walked last time and there is a whole suburb of little white old fishermen 's houses that is very pretty. Big city with an opera/theatre house, associated with Ibsen, and a big link to Grieg, who lived here most of his life. Very attractive with the port and fish market. The most famous part is Bryggen, the old Hanseatic trading centre, now a UNESCO site. The 18th century wooden houses, originally for the mediaeval German merchants, (rebuilt because of fires) are often swathed in cloth for renovation!

The harbour is full of tourists, but I enjoyed seeing the real Bergen around the back. 250, 000 inhabitants.

Love Heather xxxxxxxx

Good morning all:

Arrived back home last evening. Had a good week in Arizona with family. It was, of course, very warm and dry. We ate out every evening (I always treat them). Needless to say I have to behave for a while! Grandchildren are growing like weeds-will soon be 10 and 6. Their conversations are always interesting.

I caught up with reading this morning. Can't comment on everything.

Tracey-very glad doctor followed through with letter. Hope you figure something out by August when paid leave runs out.

Heather-your cruise looks phenomenal.

I have never done a word art-may have to try one sometime.

Heading out for morning walk and then to grocery. I did get my walk in most mornings while in Az-at 6 am before heat. Going to be in mid 80s here today so want to get stuff done before heat goes up. Have to unpack and do laundry.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Good morning ladies!

Welcome Lori in Michigan!
Oncology sounds emotionally draining. I would have a hard time skipping treats if I dealt with that all day. Thank you for your service.

I woke up angry again after a weird dream. Hmm. I know I am angry with my Dad for ignoring me. He lost his hearing aid so he is worse than usual right now. He had a project to build a flagpole started around seven last night. He was so tired he dropped the hammer down the steps. The rain finally stopped him, but he is at it again this morning. I'm glad he is active, but there are limits!

I'm going out to lunch today, so that will be fun. Then I will cook spaghetti for my parents' dinner, and then exercise for me.

Happy Independence Day to my US friends!

Annie in Delaware

Machka, Thanks for the fun link. I have enjoyed looking at everyone's word art. Made a quick one of my own.
Barbie- Thanks for bringing our group into July!
Tracey- So glad you got your doc note and so glad Mikaela's eye is okay!
Lisa- Happy anniversary to you and Corey! I really enjoy the day to day stories of your country life and waking up with Egg (the one for which the world turns). lol
Debbie- Sorry to hear of Destiny's declining health. Sending prayers/vibes/healing thoughts to her and her family. Peace, strength and love to all.
Heather- Your cruise pics and activities are all fantastic! You DO know we all live vicariously through you and Johnny, right?
Allie- So glad you are getting some down time and time to rest and de-stress. How are things going with Miles at his new childcare? I am sure he is going to LOVE being with kids his own age.
Rita - Has the heat eased up a bit? I don't know how you can stand it SO hot!! My DD and her family are in Texas and they are all inside the majority of the summer due to the oppressive heat. Makes me sad.
Lori from Gaylord- Hello fellow Michigander! I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI; married at 21 and when my youngest was born (almost 30 years ago), moved the family to Grand Haven. I will be turning 57 this year, am at the heaviest I have ever been; but I am enjoying being my age and where I am (headspace-wise). I am on week three of really pushing myself to get some intentional exercise/movement.
Welcome to all of the newbies

Update on myself: I have been quiet the past few weeks. Reading everyone's posts, but focusing on keeping my head down, nose to the grindstone and getting my work done. We wrapped up the historical event for 2023 and have reorganized our historical group. My DYS was voted in as President of the group and my "job" in the group has moved from secretary to volunteer coordinator (which suits me better) and I will help with the advertising on social media. I also finished writing a grant spending report for my childcare business. I also got a years worth of paperwork (that was stacked in file boxes) filed and put away. I have had this long weekend off (1/2 day Friday through today) and I managed to finish a long to do list and still have time to rest and relax. I went to the library and got a copy of This Is Your Mind On Plants by Michael Pollan. I haven't been able to start reading that, yet. But will have time during the kids naps this week to get it started. I have also cut out alcohol, for the time being. It is a lot of empty calories (and a habit) that I don't need. I am on week 2 of zero alcohol. I don't think of myself as an alcoholic. I averaged one to two glasses of wine or beer a night; but I am amazed how many times a day I think the words "Geez, I need a drink!" Not sure if that is just a response to stress. Or a response to an addiction. I was born into a family of alcoholics so it could be the latter. Ah well, I have switched out the alcohol with water or tomato juice/bloody mary mix. I think if I am going to continue with the Bloody Mary Mix, I will need to make my own. The premixed stuff is very salty.
This fall my childcare will be 80% full. I am debating on adding two more children, which will put me at full capacity. Two more children will get me to my financial goals much quicker (3-5 years quicker). But it is always a crapshoot on what kind of energy any new child will bring to our group. The ages of the children would have to be older than 24 months. At that age, they already have a set behaviour/personality pattern. Hmmm...I will have to think about it.
News on daughter and the grands- Well, my DD and her hubby have been speaking with a realtor and are starting the process of moving. They will be listing their home in March of 2024 and will be in Michigan at the end of the school year! I am so excited! DD says that they hope to leave their home and be able to move right into their new home in Michigan. So she is busy purging, organizing, and cleaning; so that getting ready for buyers won't be so hard come March.
Still waiting for news on my sister and her lung and abdomen/spot biopsies. In speaking with her, she seems a bit more optimistic than when she first got the news of a problem.

Anyhow, that is my life in a nutshell this past month! And yes, I just read through this and my brain thought, "Geez, I need a drink!". Love and hugs to all. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Alcohol It sounds like many of us need to re-think our alcohol consumption, including me! Alcohol aggravates depression, has empty calories, affects your brain, liver, and kidneys among other body parts. But for some reason, people use it to ease anxiety (which it really doesn’t) and to self medicate. I know I’ve picked it up again since the problems with my son. The ironic part is that many of his issues are because of alcohol. In fact, many of my issues revolve around alcohol, my DH, my son, myself. Time for a serious think.

RVRita

The necklace is one my mother bought 30 years ago for her appearance in The Merry Widow.
Love Heather x