WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

Rebecca - my DH used to drive truck before cells and such. We only talked when he chose to call and then for only a few minutes because of the cost. We were discussing the other day how much better it probably is with video chats, texting, etc. none of it replaces face to face though.
I’m excited for you.

Machka - I have been struggling to get motivated to start losing weight again. I know I can do it. I don’t know why it because so increasingly difficult when it’s something I want.
I have noticed that I’m feeling better mentally than I have in 4 years, coincidentally that’s when I started working at the job Im on leave from, hopefully this will change soon.

Heather - I am really learning about learning styles right now. I am making great marks, but don’t feel I’m retaining a lot because I’m not actually “doing” anything. I need to do to learn, I also find watching videos for some things difficult. Knitting was one of them.

I like deep conversations as well, more than just chit chat.
I meant to tell you that a Ted talk I had to watch yesterday was a lady from Brighton.

Ginny - mapping out a plan for selling will be helpful I bet.
Apparently this course doesn’t have any big exams. The little sessions we do throughout are what make up our final grades. It’s a very different model than what I am familiar with. I am not enjoying the online part much at all, but I’m getting through it.

Lanette - my birthday is on the 13th. Nothing big planned this year. I will be 55.

Terri - I hope to be like you when I grow up and have a lot of different activities to attend. I truly believe that it helps keep our mind and body active.

Lisa - Kelsey just can’t seem to catch a break with that ex at all. I hope that he gets some kind of repercussion that stings a bit.

Margaret- thank you. I am hoping to use some of the OG method to help our granddaughter, she is not dyslexic but a bit behind. She is starting grade 2 next week. Her preschool ended abruptly due to Covid and her kindergarten was shortened as well. She is trying very hard to catch up, but some of this may help her.

Allie - that week went fast!

Joy - Our province is just amazing to me. It is so diverse. We noticed last week there were a lot of fields that had their swathing complete but just laying in the field. We figured it needed to dry to be baled. Hope your DH has no issues.

Vicki - I hope you can have a break this weekend.

Barbara - You are kinder than me. I sing all the time. I actually made a cup for myself a couple weeks ago that says, “Just because I can’t sing, doesn’t mean I won’t sing.”

Katie - my daughter has a spin mop. She swears by it. I use the old fashioned yacht mop. I want to get a swiffer though.

Thank you for sharing your devotional. I have been surprised by how well I’m doing, but I sure know I can’t keep a perfect score. I wouldn’t want to put that pressure on myself.

Barbie - with your Netflix recommendation and someone else’s today I may have to subscribe again. I cancelled it a few months ago.
I’m so happy you are adopting Bodhi. He is a fortunate dog to have found you and Jake.

Had a little visit with our eldest and the Grands today. They were finishing up their back to school shopping. I managed to get mostly unpacked and stuff out away. I use our suitcases for storage, DH’s for the craft show stuff and mine for seasonal clothes. Since I had everything out I went through my clothes and have a bag in the car to donate. I put most of my summer clothes away and brought out the warmer ones.
It’s a strange year since I won’t have to leave the house a lot until April I think.

Tomorrow I’ll finish my cleaning. There is a strange smell in my kitchen that is driving me insane. I can’t figure out where it’s coming from and fear that it’s something under the trailer.
There’s always something.

Tracey in Edmonton

Tracey - This is a year of transition for you. So much happening. When we are in transition we just have to rest and be kind to ourselves. It's like being a caterpillar inside a chrysalis. We are just a messy swamp, but we will emerge as a butterfly if we are patient. The important thing is to listen to ourselves and just do the next thing we feel called to do. The exercise and nutrition will call you when you are ready. (Maybe it's whispering already. Start small, make one small doable change each week.)
You have so much change right now. You have so much to look forward to.
For now it is; Patience. Self-care. Listening. Little moments of joy and pleasure.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Saturday --

Today, we "attended" an online course: Master Class: Swarming. 2.5 hours about bees and in particular, swarming.

I liked that it was online because we were able to get comfy with our morning coffees, and listen, an ask questions. We didn't have to go out!

All our bees and beekeeping courses have been so interesting.


Then we went to our son and daughter-in-law's to see them and our little granddaughter. She's walking with assistance now, and just on the edge of talking.




And then we went for our bicycle ride.


Machka in Oz

Morning ladies
Sheesh I don't think I slept at all last night

View from the balcony of the sunrise behind the Celebrity Equinox.
So sad to hear that Jimmy Buffet passed away.always loved his music...

Happy September! The weather is good here in Illinois. The hummingbirds are still here and visiting my feeder, but will likely heading south for the winter. I don’t know when may leave, and I will miss them. Meanwhile I will enjoy seeing them at my window.

Katla in Illinois

Allie - All good things must come to an end, dear heart. Traveling grace, be safe my friend!

Cricket mind and motion this morning. Up at 4 a.m., not too much earlier than usual, got the towels and jeans through the washer and then hung out at first light. Garden was watered yesterday, so the flowers are getting a drink this morning. No rain in the forecast for the next week, but they've been wrong so much this summer--hope they're wrong on that, as well. Plus they're forecasting hot days (up past 100 again) this week and warm nights. Kinda done with summer.

The last years have brought so much change to my life and my own sense of self, and it's making me very philosophical at the moment. Picked up two translations of the Tao Te Ching (Dao, or "The Way) by Lao Tzu, and Confucius' "Analects," as I just finished watching Bettany Hughes' "Genius of the Ancient World." It left me some interesting thoughts to follow. Like I said, cricket mind right now. It always leaves me scratching my head later, asking myself why on earth I would have picked up a particular book... Luckily, they're free on my Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Ah - there's my Walmart delivery. Gotta go!

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR