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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023
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Off my balcony at 5:45 this morning.9 -
Lisa - love the racoon story . We have similar problems with foxes. They are now very urban critters. And unafraid of people.
Edie has asked if she can come over soon. Suggested today! Hooray! She's coming at 1.30.
They start back at school next Tuesday and we have Bea pick up and Max that week. I expect she was feeling a bit short changed!
Very, very happy to see her.
This morning I was listening to more decluttering podcasts, and managed to get a duvet into a box for storage, clean and completely reframe a poster, and throw out some old washing bags, and kids' CD's. Also found a nice makeup bag for conditioner tubes. Lovely!
I still managed to put my face on for Edie and then wrenched 250 new words out of my brain for my book. Proud of myself. Still watching podcasts.
Ginny - I've found a new word I like.
'Interbeing'.
Going to make my funny soup for lunch for myself. DH will have a sandwich.
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Lisa: An eventful early morning with the raccoons! The BB gun sure came in handy!
Allie: Interesting picture of the ocean. I am glad you are enjoying the cruise.
Good Morning: I was up before the alarm at 6 am and went to Dunkin for avocado toast and an ice coffee. I plan to order some avocados in a few minutes with the groceries and pick them up this afternoon. I have lunch plans and there is a concert at the University tonight. Maybe I will go.
My first knitting project is a small dish towel with a reindeer on it. There were suppose to be 35 stitches on the needle and I now have over 50. My plan is to finish the pattern the best I can. I have already ordered more yarn and will do the pattern again and really try to determine how I am adding stitches.
Best,
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Rosemary,count your stitches at the end of every row and pay special attention to the last stitch and notice how it looks because it seems to have an extra loop which no doubt you knit thus adding a stitch. A YouTube beginning knitting video might show you this phenomenon. I wish I were closer so I could help you Once you see the weird extra loop, it is easy to make sure you don't get fooled.
Lisa, My parents fed dry dog food to raccoons on their deck. They enjoyed it. After my mother died and we moved into her house we didn't get rid of them until we had the deck torn down and replaced (it was needed for safety) and then the neighbors at the bottom of the hill called and said the raccoons were coming to their house.
Barbara, That was truly a bad day. It's hard to remember that "This too shall pass".
It is crazy town here with all energy devoted to dog civilizing. It is two steps forward, one step back. There are moments of joy and delight and moments of extreme frustration. We are creating new routines with Jake taking the lead in the early morning dog walk and all four of us spending time in the back yard several times a day. It has been an opportunity for spiritual growth for all four of us.
Yesterday morning on our walk we met a woman who moved to the neighborhood three days ago with a Standard Poodle that she got through Pet Finder five days ago. That sounded like a recipe for stress but she seemed quite calm about it.
Barbie in NW WA
Things take time.
Time is nature's way of making sure that everything doesn't happen at once.9 -
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Barbie you bring back memories of potty training Teddy thirteen years ago. I took him out before and after every meal and nap for maybe three months, and then less often as he grew. I spent so much time observing my yard! I got used to taking work breaks. He got a cookie for every time he squatted outside. It's an investment of time, but so worthwhile in the end.
Rosemarie good luck with your knitting. Like anything else, it takes some time to learn. Some yarns are tricky and easy to split one loop into two. You will figure it out, and you have lots of enjoyment ahead! So glad the bulk of the storm missed you.
Cindy in Pensacola, you must have gotten a huge rain, at least. How did you do during Idalia?
Lisa I had a friend who wanted to discourage Canada geese from her yard. She used a slingshot and peanut M&Ms, because they are biodegradable.
I threw a rock at a deer once because it was driving the dogs crazy. I missed by a mile, of course. It gave me a dirty look and moved along. Mostly I just look at the wildlife through thick windows.
One of the stupidest things I ever did was on a remote place in Canada. For entertainment, we were told to go to the dump, slam the car doors three times and the bears would come. A mama and her cubs came and we threw them cookies. When they got a little closer, we were able to get in the car and leave. Good thing that was before selfies.
Anyway, have a lovely day, y'all!
Annie in Delaware
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Just found this thread and so glad. I turned 55 in August. Trying to drop weight I have picked up through the years. This app is helping me so much. Down 10 lbs in 6 weeks. I’m from North Carolina in Rowan County ❤️10
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I am enjoying my hummingbirds & am happy every time I see them. They frequently chase another hummingbird away from the feeder, and once in awhile two or three will land on the perches and drink the sugar-water. 💖
Katla in Illinois6 -
Yesterday I got busy and actually turned on the vacuum, upturned furniture and cleaned like a mother! Its was 2 hrs of hard cleaning, including spraying an area (in front of the couch where husband likes to have 80% of his meals). It was his birthday, so that was my gift to him, a clean livingroom, ha! He had bought himself a handful of games, then printing them etc, so I did not feel bad not wrapping anything up. I had made roast, with all the trimmings the day before, so he had that but in French dip form for his birthday meal. He did not want cake or tapioca or anything sweet though. He is so disciplined that way. I am proud of him though.
I even made a gnome area on my phone table.😁
Can't wait until mid September, because daughter in law will have baby by then.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 15/23
Strength all muscles 2 x 1/8 a week
Flexible (yoga, stretching) 1/8 a week 10 min
Balance 5 days 10 min 4/20
2023- Altruistic August
Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate caring people.29. Do something kind to help in your local community.
Meditation: daily. 26/31 (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. Blood pressure very high making me tired.
Rita
Stop B12
Switch DHEA to every other day on sept 6
Kev
Add folic acid, once a day
Add magnesium to 3x a day
Up Berberine to 3x a day
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 7/8–(300%)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5418,4157,6745,7029,6938,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 3/2 —(800%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 177/208—(733%) should be 172 by October 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)72/94 (800%)
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 (500%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 22/22 (681%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 32/12 (100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 8/12—(800%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (800%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,(500%)
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. I do when I find something useful.
24. Forgive someone who hurt you in the past. This one is hard. I will try to forgive my father.
25. Give your time, energy, or attention to someone in need. Easy! I did that yesterday giving someone a campsite who didn’t know how to use the electronic means to reserve a site.
26. Find a way to ‘pay it forward’ or support a good cause. I subscribed to a foundation newsletter.
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). I’m going to try to brighten DH’s day.
28. Have a friendly chat with someone you don’t know very well. I do this all the time with campers!
30. Give away something to those who don’t have as much as you.
31. Share Action for Happiness with other people today. Sharing on My Fitness Pal
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.
— YALDA SAFAI, MD, MPHA Word From Verywell
Sunk cost fallacy can be tricky to wrap your head around, and it’s not without nuance. For more clarity in these complex decision-making moments, completely disregard how much you’ve already invested so that it doesn’t hold influence. Then, look at the facts.
Are you satisfied? Have you repeatedly been met with dead ends? Is there still potential for a positive outcome if you continue investing your resources and energy? What are the benefits of walking away and opening a new door? These are the factors that should influence your decision rather than any previously sunk costs.
“What can words do to me unless I take them to heart?”
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Here is next month’s “Happiness” calendar
2023 Self-Care September 2023
1. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential.
2. Notice the things you do well, however small.
3. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
4. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it.
5. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.
6. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
7. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’..
8. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed.
9. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
10. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok.
11. Make time to do something you really enjoy.
12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost.
13. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
14. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
15. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low.
16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
17. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
18. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.
19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
21. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
22. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
25. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
26. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
27. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
28. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
29. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
30. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.
RVRita in Roswell, NM5 -
Dave ,linda and I went up early to the pool while everyone was sleeping the night off
Came back took a shower and went to breakfast.
They had a veterans ceremony down at the promanade which was nice.now up for a nap
My little friend ,I found when I came back from breakfast.
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Allie--I rented a scooter the other night at the Fair. I knew I would not be able to walk all over in the time we had. It was great as DH got to look at things and didn't have to worry if I could keep up.
Lisa--More excitement than I would want to start my day. Glad you let them know who was the boss.
Another long day at work, looking forward to the weekend. Nothing planned yet and I work the holiday Monday so wont go far.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE6 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Morning, afternoon and/or evening, as the case may be,
Life in the country or... this morning's excitement:Trying to get my adrenaline down... got up an hour or two earlier than usual, and of course, it's full dark outside at 3:30am. I was putting together an iced coffee in the kitchen, when Egg came running through from wherever she had been asleep and was peering through her little plexiglass kitty door. It was locked, but she didn't seem to want to get out, she was just agitated. So I walked over and flipped on the light, and there were too big old raccoons wandering around our little backyard patio area. Probably three times Egg's size and Egg is not small.
They completely ignored the light coming on, and continued exploring the plants and the area, so I smacked my hand on the metal door a couple times to try to surprise 'em. They didn't even flinch. Then the one started climbing the old phone pole, ten feet from the house, where I have a suet feeder hung up on one side and started yanking on the suet cage.
I grabbed the BB gun and got it cocked, yanked open the door and popped the one on the post in the butt. Not trying to kill or even injure it, just get it to believe this place is not a good place to be... the entire time, the slightly smaller one that was about six feet from me is just kind of staring at me, interested in what I'm doing until that percussion startled it.
The bigger one bailed off the pole, and joined it, and one of them was growly/grunting, so I cocked the gun again and sent a bb in their direction, and they started moving faster. A third pop finally got them to head out.
Had Egg not alerted me to their presence, I'm not sure I would have heard them - the katydids are sounding off like someone's buzzy alarm forever going off in the distance, and we've got windows open all over the house to get the cooler night air in. Good kitty!
Pretty sure, too, that it was the big male that was up on that pole. It could have figured out that suet cage in seconds, and was pretty Arnold Schwarzeneggery, so strong enough to easily yank it down. Wonder if that's what the growly/grunt was? "I'll be back..." in raccoon?
So, thus endeth (one hopes) the excitement for today... whew!
Started off yesterday morning with a short yoga session to get things stretched out a bit, then relaxed after getting all the chores done. Added a short nap in the afternoon, and I think I finally caught up on my exhaustion levels. I woke up this morning with my brain in full design mode, with the decision made (not sure who made it ) to try making a couple of couch pillow-cover-sized miniature versions of the bookcase quilt I'll be building.
I need new pillow covers anyway, and it will give me the chance to try out a number of design elements in a small space that are new to me, such as appliqué and paper piecing. Also want to try some fabric paints and possibly some inkjet printing of old photographs, and figure out how to include them in a 3D spatial design. Easier in a small area than learning on the fly in the larger materials when I'm making the quilt. Maybe. If it gets too fiddly, I'll just go to the bigger version.
As we hit this last day of August, I'm one pound higher than I want to be on my maintenance range, at 150.8 pounds, as my range is to 145-150, but I do know that I was craving salt yesterday, so may well be up a pound or two from water. I'll keep an eye on it. Really pleased that I've stabilized in this range, and do not want to gain again.
For those who are new, keep your eye out here for the link Barbie will post later today to our new September thread, so we can start the month with a clean slate, and support each other as the year goes on. Don't forget to bookmark it!
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa
Lisa- there is a good chance they will be back for the suet. Once they know there is food out there, they tend to come back. They will stand their ground for sure. Have had quite a few over the past few years- had a few litters born either under our house, or deck or the neighbor's house. The babies are cute but the bigger ones can really tear things up. They have dug up part of the lawn, dumped pots over, one tried to run off with the plastic container of cat food. The worst ones were the ones that tore a huge whole in the catio screen or tore the latch off the pass through door of the catio. Not a fan of waking up and having a coon just a couple feet from my face while I am in bed. We have covered almost all the catio now with chicken wire over the screen(only one wall isn't and it is covered in tarp but we are watching that spot). They will literally stand up to you. We think that is what tore a gash in one of the feral /neighborhood cat's neck a few months ago. Thankfully the cat is friendly enough that we were able to treat it
I really want to try quilting. My friend from Zumba makes some great ones. I have tons of fabric. Just need to get things organized and start one. I love quilts. My favorite is the one that stays on the back of my couch that was made by my great grandmother.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca
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Kate UK ❤️1 -
Katla … so glad you’re still seeing hummingbirds. How is your husband doing?
Beth near Buffalo2 -
For our folks in the Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, everyone staying dry and safe from Hurricane Idalia? Cindy, Carol, Michele and others? Hope everyone's OK.2
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Allie - what fun! So glad you are having a good time!
This late morning, after lots of decluttering, DDIL texted that Edie wanted to see us before going back to school next week. I said we were free this pm, so she came over. (I was able to give my son the framed painting).
She really is wonderful value.
She wanted to try crochet, so we watched a beginner video. DH had bought me a kit for our meeting anniversary, so we all three picked up a hook and chose our wool.
Honestly, you could not believe how difficult DH and Edie found it. They could not follow the video. I have never crocheted in my life, but I picked it up straight away. I found it weird that they could not even get one chain! All fingers and thumbs. It was quite an education for me.
DH gave up and went off to paint a gorgeous picture. Edie kept coming back to it over the afternoon, and would not give up. It will be easier next time.
Then she had bought a sign for the door to her room which she wanted to paint. She gessoed it and made the design on paper. She got as far as getting the pencil rough on the sign, but the painting was difficult and it needs some adjustment when it is dry. She is always ambitious and undeterred!
I painted a drinks mat for L for her birthday. Just have to varnish it now.
Edie talked about how Bea still believes in the Tooth Fairy, and Santa. Interesting discussion. Then she said she also knows how babies are made. I said , 'how did you know?' She said she just asked mummy and she told her. She always comes out with the most interesting things. She told us all about how the house is coming on. The skylight is in, via a huge crane! Hot water, but no heating as yet. The kitchen is 'freezing'. Not connected up yet. They are currently painting the room my painting is going in.
I asked her if her mummy had agreed to her having an Art station in her bedroom or somewhere. (We had previously talked about it). She said she had mentioned it, but mummy had said, "Don't ask me to make any decisions at the moment because my head is too full of things to decide about!" :laugh: Love it! We always get some insight.
Thoroughly enjoyed having her.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx6
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