WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    All freshened up and clothes out of the dryer,
    Watching the Today show and will leave in about 45 min.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,592 Member
    Rebecca ~ So very happy you have heard from Owain.

    Heather ~ Do your grands have contact with your ex? It sounds like they are very curious and insightful and I am so glad you were there to give them replies that were appropriate for their age.


    Carol in GA
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Rebecca ... my heart is just singing for you this morning! <3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,248 Member
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,879 Member
    drkatiebug wrote: »
    Cynthia, welcome! Lisa, I took Cynthia’s comment about her wall to mean what I call the newsfeed. It’s the part that looks the most like Facebook. I can’t remember if the “wall” is the newsfeed part or the profile page, but I know it is one of them. I also know that it took me a while to navigate between the two on here so that I could actually see the interaction with my “friends.” Even so, I still spend more time in this discussion thread than I do in my newsfeed, so I’m not a very supportive MFP friend.

    Of course, Katiebug! Which shows how bad I am this, much worse than you. I come straight to the thread, and almost never go through the newsfeed. Sorry, Cynthia! You will find that many of us interact only here, in the thread, for any number of personal reasons, and you may not get a lot of "friend" responses. Not because of anything you've done, we just tend to concentrate our energies here.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Yes, Cynthia, I don't go through the newsfeed. I keep an open tab and just go through that to this thread. After 10 years I have even stopped logging ! I just come here to chat. :o;)

    Carol - They do keep in touch with their Grandpa, but he now lives in Scotland. He makes the effort to fly down and see them, and the family have been up to him. Obviously, it's not as often as they see me and DH.
    He remarried and has two children at university. They took up a lot of his time and energy, (he is 76), when they were young, so the grandchildren perhaps didn't get so much attention. They seem fond of him, his wife, and their uncle and aunt. He always buys them very nice Christmas presents!

    I went out by bus to exchange my soda stream cylinder. Also got 4 packets of wax earplugs. Then I sold my engagement ring, just a very simple 9ct gold and smoked citrine. I don't really like it now, and it's from my first marriage. It's actually a replacement for the original, which was stolen in a burglary in the 80s. I'll be able to get my hair cut for the wedding and holiday on the proceeds. :D
    I popped into the supermarket to pick up a couple of things I can't get locally. Finished off with getting off the bus and into our Mediterranean shop for Za'atar, falafel, and hummus. Found some gorgeous vine tomatoes.
    Got home and started the Tandoori chicken.
    All good. Quite hot today!

    Now for a nap.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 431 Member
    Tracey, love your shirts! Yes I have been to NWT years ago. My Newfoundland trip starts from Cornerbrook and requires flying into Deer Lake Airport which is not that easy from Edmonton so I took the option of starting in Halifax and taking the ferry over to Newfoundland. Was told it may be an overnight ferry trip and if so, we will have sleeping accommodations. Looking forward to seeing whales and puffins. Newfoundland has some stunning scenery and so much history.

    Off to Costco this morning so taking a break from my garden.

    Overcast....not sure if it's smoky or going to shower. Enjoy the day, ladies.
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 863 Member
    Rebecca, I am beyond words happy for you!!!!

    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,879 Member
    teklawa1 wrote: »
    Rebecca, wonderful Owain called. <3
    Allie, hope you get answers from the doctor.
    Heather, I love to hear about your relationship with your grands.

    The medical appointments for my sister are over until September 9. The immunotherapy she has been taking has caused secondary adrenal Insufficiency and hypothyroidism. The steroids cause her sleep/wake cycles to be totally out of whack. On Sunday she said she feels she is on borrowed time. We talked. I told her that really we all are on borrowed time and just have to make the most of each day. She agreed and she lives that philosophy. She is amazing. My heart is heavy. I hope we have lots more time together.

    Betsy in NW WA

    Ahh, Betsy, we must have cross-posted. I hope you have lots more time together with your sister, too.

    Love,
    Lisa in AR
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    Rebecca- what amazing news- first thing I saw when I opened up MFP this morning.
    I know your heart is so full and stress on that front is gone!!
    Side note- sent a friend request on FB.

    Woke up and the cat had peed on my side of the bed so no sleeping in. First load of laundry is going in the dryer now. One more load(one darks and one lights)

    No idea what is planned for today. Think I will go over with DH and walk his mom's dog. It is either that or walk here for an hour. Might as well get the dog out of the house and get some exercise. No one else takes him out or if they do it is just a ten min. walk. I walk him at least 45 min and up and down the hills instead of just to the park.
    Dh is still sleeping so I haven't mentioned it to him.
    No other plans that I know of.
    No work, no Zumba, just more decluttering to work on and weeding the garden. Do have to do some cooking to finish up the product testing I am doing. Got it started now.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 13/23
    Strength all muscles 2 x 1/8 a week
    Flexible (yoga, stretching) 1/8 a week 10 min
    Balance 5 days 10 min 3/20


    2023- Altruistic August

    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate sleeping late.


    Meditation: daily. 20/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%)

    Walking and exercising slowed down because of record heat this month. Had bad asthma attack sending me to ER.

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 7/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0%,0%,0%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5418,4157,6745 (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 3/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%.100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 174/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83%, 100%, 100%)should be 154 by September 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)70/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6 (100%,100%,100%,0%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 12/22 (100%,88%,100%,100%,100%,93%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 31/12 (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 8/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,(100%,100%,100%,100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met——-89%
    June met—-99%
    July met — met 81%
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—


    1. Set an intention to be kind to others (and yourself) this month. I plan to be kind to people I meet and to myself. Not just this month but all the time. It may not be every time, but I will try.
    2. Send an uplifting message to someone you can’t be with. I will text my best friend who lives in Michigan, and my friend that lives in NY. Did this
    3. Be kind and supportive to everyone you interact with. I did this!
    4. Ask someone how they feel and really listen to their reply. I plan to try to remember to do this. Done!
    5. Spend time wishing for other people to be happy and well. Will meditate and do this through a loving-kindness meditation.
    6. Smile and be friendly to the people you see today. Will do!
    7. Give time to help a project or cause you care about. I volunteer at Bottomless Lakes State park and also belong to the ‘Friends of’ group and am on the board as secretary. Does this count?
    8. Make some tasty food for someone who will appreciate it. My DH does all the cooking. Perhaps i will look for something KETO to cook. Otherwise, we give food to our co-host often.
    9. Thank someone you’re grateful to and tell them why. I will!
    10. Check in with someone who may be lonely or feeling anxious. Checked in with my son.
    11. Share an encouraging news story to inspire others. Did this at ER when the diagnosis was given.
    12. Contact a friend to let them know you’re thinking of them. Did this yesterday and will do again today.
    13. No plans day! Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others too. I need the rest!
    14. Take an actions to be kind to nature and care for our planet. Will do! Need to de-stress!
    15. If someone annoys you, be kind. Imagine how they may be feeling. I will try to put myself in the other person’s shoes. Did this again last night with a camper.
    16. Make a thoughtful gift as a surprise for someone. Will have to think about this! Did not do this. :(
    17. Be kind online. Share positive and supportive comments. Will do!
    18. Today, do something to make life easier for someone else. I did try to accommodate a camper.
    19. Be thankful for your food and the people who make it possible. I am.
    20. Look for the good in everyone you meet today. Sometimes that is hard but I am getting better at it. Maybe not right away but after I thought about the person’s reactions and what could cause it.
    21. Donate unused items, clothes, or food to help a local charity. I will have to think on this. Not planning on going to town today. Did not do this.
    22. Give people the gift of your full attention. I will try.
    23. Share an article, book, or podcast you find helpful.
    24. Forgive someone who hurt you in the past.
    25. Give your time, energy, or attention to someone in need.
    26. Find a way to ‘pay it forward’ or support a good cause.
    27. Notice when someone is down and try to brighten his day. (My DH’s birthday. He always gets depressed on this day. Worse this year as he turns 70 today).
    28. Have a friendly chat with someone you don’t know very well.
    29. Do something kind to help in your local community.
    30. Give away something to those who don’t have as much as you.
    31. Share Action for Happiness with other people today.

    RVRita in Roswell, NM

    The best predictor of the future or future behavior is the past. If until this point the relationships, hobby, friendship, job, etc. has not served you in any positive regard, it likely won't in the future.
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    A Word From Verywell
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,791 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Rebecca- what amazing news- first thing I saw when I opened up MFP this morning.
    I know your heart is so full and stress on that front is gone!!
    Side note- sent a friend request on FB.

    Woke up and the cat had peed on my side of the bed so no sleeping in. First load of laundry is going in the dryer now. One more load(one darks and one lights)

    No idea what is planned for today. Think I will go over with DH and walk his mom's dog. It is either that or walk here for an hour. Might as well get the dog out of the house and get some exercise. No one else takes him out or if they do it is just a ten min. walk. I walk him at least 45 min and up and down the hills instead of just to the park.
    Dh is still sleeping so I haven't mentioned it to him.
    No other plans that I know of.
    No work, no Zumba, just more decluttering to work on and weeding the garden. Do have to do some cooking to finish up the product testing I am doing. Got it started now.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

    Thanks friend, by the way I added you on FB.👍💖.
    Yes it is so great he reached out!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,517 Member
    Worked then counted the donation money at the church. Afterwards, stopped at CVS to get a prescription, now home. Will probably go in the pool in a bit.

    Katla – how wonderful that you saw those hummingbirds

    Cynthia – DH is dear or d*** (however appropriate) husband

    Allison – so glad you got an answer. Now you can start doing something for it

    Off to the pool

    Michele NC
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Cynthia - DH means Dear Husband. D is dear anything. So DS is dear son. DDIL is dear daughter in law.

    All the grandchildren came round for showers. The girls had been swimming in the sea. Max and Edie used DH'S shower on their own, but I helped Bea in mine. Still no hot water at their house. :'( Thankfully, I had not washed their towels.
    Tomorrow afternoon we have Max for a short while before he goes sailing, and Edie for the afternoon. I have told her we will read Little Women together and act the parts. :p
    This morning they all went to the bike track and all got a Personal Best. :D
    In the morning tomorrow I have French Circle at St Anne's Wells Gardens. :D No writing for the day.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx, full of Tandoori Chicken !!!
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    well, stayed home- didn't want to be around Mr.PissyPants ;)
    Made coffee for him to take to his mom like I do every few days- Nope, she doesn't like my coffee now. Cut up a melon for her to have with breakfast-Nope, didn't want to take that either, or the home grown cherry tomatoes- he MIGHT take it this afternoon.

    Got second load of laundry in the dryer. Two batches of fruit preserves cooked and cooling to use in product test this afternoon(testing food flavorings), Got half a bag of shrimp cooked and cooling so I can clean them. Started out planning for shrimp and fish tacos but remembered we used up the tortillas and didn't pick up more so now it will be pasta with shrimp, using up the last of the pappardelle . White sauce for son and his girlfriend if she comes over, pesto for me. Dh can have either white or red sauce.
    Steamed zucchini, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers with melon for dessert.
    Ice cream for those who wants it.
    NOW, if they don't want to eat when it is ready, they can warm it up when the do want it.Not going to wait for them.

    Now to enjoy the quiet and work in the garden a bit before it gets too warm

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,879 Member
    Allie - So glad you got an answer. Having a diagnosis helps so much, and I hope it is mild, too. Hope as well that the meds help with the joint pain. Continuing, unrelenting pain makes your whole world darker.

    Vicki - Hope you find some relief from your pain as well. It becomes hard to think at some point, and such a blessing when you finally can see your way through it again!

    The furnace has been turned down from 107 to 97 today... may not sound like much, but it does make a difference.

    Hope it's a good day for all.

    Love y'all!
    Lisa in AR



  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Worked then counted the donation money at the church. Afterwards, stopped at CVS to get a prescription, now home. Will probably go in the pool in a bit.

    Katla – how wonderful that you saw those hummingbirds

    Cynthia – DH is dear or d*** (however appropriate) husband

    Allison – so glad you got an answer. Now you can start doing something for it

    Off to the pool

    Michele NC

    Gotcha. Dear H or W okay. Thanks for the info. Appreciate you.
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Well ladies im back
    And I have a mild case of lupus ,so now I have an answer..
    She put me on one med that should help with joint pain but will take 6-8 weeks to kick in..
    But at least I have an answer..I just hope it stays mild and doesn't progress..ive been through enough lol.
    Now to do my meds in the good ol pill pod.

    Now you have an answer which is good. This is treatable. I have Rheumatoid arthritis. Lupus is similar. Rest is as important as trying to do some type of exercise like walking, small weights, pool therapy is really good.

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