WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024

Cooking my 5th and 6th corned beef in the past two weeks. I will cook, portion out and freeze these two.
I pressure cook them, two at a time.
Freezing them after they are cooked will save time and freezer space. The guys aren't big fans of them so I will do single serving portions.
Mom and my friend that came to dinner up there sure enjoyed it-took two cooked ones up. The three of us ate one full one. I only had a small amount, enjoyed a bit of everything. Friend and mom both went back for seconds(mom's portions were small)

RV Rita: I admire your patience in trying to care for your husband. There is only so much you can do. What is the Serenity Prayer..it ends the wisdom to know the difference.

I didn't realize Harry Potter had been banned any where. I got curious about Forever Amber about 5 years ago. I made it about 3/4 of the way through. My understanding is it was banned in 14 states in the 1940s and then made into a movie. I can see why it was banned in its day.

Heather: But now you must decide who will get the cow, who the pig and who the sheep!

Lanette: I enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry. The other night my DIL, Son and I went out to dinner just South of Atlanta. There were 3 waitresses and the place had no business. I don't see how these waitresses can get by. They can't continue to work there. It was sad really.

Grand Mallie: So good of you to show your love to Carmine. She is angry, that is for sure. But the small blessing is that she does not seem to have addiction issues. And she seems able to show affection to Miles. Will she have to get employment soon.

Lisa: I love Winter From the West. Good going on moving several hundred bricks!

Machka: I didn't realize your husband was doing fencing as well. What a great idea. And what a great guy for taking a new activity on!

Well I made it to Gibb's Gardens and really enjoyed it and really enjoyed meeting new people. I learned about Sun City just south of Atlanta. And there are other Sun City's in the United States. Apparently there are 1500 homes in this Sun City and plans to build another 1500 homes there. I can't imagine. I haven't seen it. They are retirement communities.

I also made it to a free concert at a church this afternoon. This was a featured organ player on tour throughout the United States. I almost didn't go because I didn't think I liked the organ that much. Boy...would that have been a mistake. He was wonderful! I have an entirely different impression of the organ now. This really opened my eyes! There were only about 65 people there...which is a real shame. I bet they thought they were not crazy about the organ either. This gentleman made the organ come alive!

It has been about 10 days since I requested distance in the relationship of my friend of 17 years. I withdrew from one group we were active in together. She has respected my request. There was some concern she might put something on Facebook...I have not looked...but I am told she has not. I appreciate this. She has other friends. 10 days out and I still feel it was the right decision. Hopefully I can move into some new activities and new friendships. I really want to make exercise class 3x a week in the morning.

Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia

Did a pilates DVD today. Then went for a walk (over 16,000 steps so far). The plan for tomorrow is to do a spinning workout Update: over 19,000 steps

pip – I hope you aren’t so sick that you’ll miss camping

Vice has actually been saying things like “are we going to go for our walk”. He didn’t say this last year, I usually had to ask him but then he’d go with me. Ever since the time change, he’ll go for a walk. I want this to continue while we’re at home. I’m certainly going to push for it. However, he just wants to go around the parking lot, not across the street to the mall or anywhere else

Lanette – cutting back on the walking would probably help my foot. But I love to walk down here, if you go early it isn’t real hot. The land is flat and there are so many places to walk to. When I get home, I’ll probably cut back on the walking. So I’m getting in as much as I can while I can.

After walking went to the pool then played mahjongg.

Betsy – safe travels

Sue WA – Since I’ve (fortunately) never had a migraine, sinus headaches are the pits. Hope those antibiotics work fast. Usually Sudafed works for me for sinus headaches, unless there’s an infection

I’m 100% Polish, my grandparents came over here.

Michele
who has to walk to the Dollar store tomorrow to get Jess a birthday card

Machka9 wrote: »

When my hips are feeling tight, I start with these:

The Butterfly stretch.

In a yoga class, I was taught to sit on a yoga block if I had trouble with this stretch. So although this is considered a beginner stretch, sitting on the yoga block makes it even easier.

And you just let your knees drop as far as they can go. No bouncing, no pushing. Just relax into it.

I can let me knees drop quite far and don't need the yoga block anymore, but it did take a while.
https://www.verywellfit.com/seated-groin-and-inner-thigh-stretch-3120294




The Supine Bound Angle stretch

Again, we can start this one by just getting our feet together and slowly bending our knees. Go as far as feels comfortable.

I can now bring my feet all the way up but it took several months to get there.
https://www.verywellfit.com/reclined-goddess-pose-supta-baddha-konasana-3567149




Piriformis Stretch

This is a really nice one, with some variations to stretch out different parts of hips, glutes and lower back.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/physical-therapy-exercises-for-hip-pain-5090171




And it goes nicely into the Happy Baby pose

https://www.verywellfit.com/how-to-do-the-happy-baby-exercise-2704285




M in Oz

Yes, yes, yes to these stretches and many more. In October, I started going to StretchLab, a studio devoted to providing 25 min assisted stretch sessions, one on one, based on your needs. For 2024, I chose STRETCH as my word of the year because the added focus was really helping me with a variety of niggling aches, pains and stiffness. I go once a week and will continue for as long as I can afford it. In my wonderful backstage/security/ushering job, its not unusual to spend 5+ hours standing. I can do this now with nary any foot or backpain causing me to limp back to the car at the end of my shift. My core has strengthened, and I have stretched parts of my hips, pelvis and ribcage I didn't know existed. My hamstrings have been like boards most of my life, and little by little I'm getting them stretched, which ties into relief in my lower back. In my daily gratitudes, radiant painfree health is near the top of the list. StretchLab and my home stretching routine have been instrumental in feeling better and better everyday.

Not that stretching has helped with weight loss. LOL! I went through 2 months of serious "wintering" where I was just ambivalent about exercise and skipped the gym for several days at at time. And then I took a trip and ate and drank a bit more indulgently than I do at home. Seven added pounds later, I gave myself a kick in the rear. I'm back in the gym and have shed half of the 7 pounds so far....

Job is going well. I still work with the NBA team, Nuggets and also have some shifts covering a backstage position for the hockey team, Avalanche. I know nothing about hockey, except I can tell you the players you see punching the lights out of opponents will show up after the game all cleaned up, teeth in place, wearing a tailored suit and tie, and have a face like a Swedish supermodel. Gorgeous guys, and very soft spoken. I work concerts occasionally. I was at the foot of the stage for Ricky Martin + Pitbull which was an awesome experience. This Tuesday, I'll be present backstage for Madonna's concert. I've been listening to a biography of her and breaking up the book listening to play her albums and videos. She was such a trailblazer! Tremendously accomplished and I think I appreciate her more now knowing she is out singing and dancing at age 66. Should be interesting.

I still make it to lots of concerts. This past Friday the symphony did a program with guest performers who put together a setlist of great songs recorded by Joni Mitchell, Mamas and the Papas, Beach Boys, Eagles and other artists who comprised the Lookout Mountain music scene on Laurel Canyon. I was going to high school on Laurel Canyon when all this was happening, so the music has a deep, emotional meaning for me.

My special friend N continues to be a light in my life. We haven't seen each other in 132 days, but we've texted every single day and we talk frequently for hours. His birthday was last week, so I gave him tickets to see Bonnie Raitt in S. Carolina in May, so for sure we are clearing calendars to meet up there. Between now and then, who knows? Once I am done with basketball, there will be more opportunity for us to take road trips as he continues to try to golf and hear live music in all 50 states.

Lisa: Thanks for calling me out. I get down rabbit holes with books and fun stuff and forget to check in here. I love the fridge mural. Of all the attributes I miss about my DH, his ability to build just about anything is one I miss most. Regards to Corey from me.

Heather: I hope there is a swift, non-surgical remedy to your pain. My most recent pelvic xrays (taken to be assure nothing was broken after a fall) revealed I have arthritis in both hips. When they hurt, I stretch and breath through it. I can't believe Bea is 8. I also remember her middle name is Heather, after you. Your latest book is in my wishlist on Amazon. I'll be purchasing soon.

Machka: Fencing! Beekeeping! Gardening! Stairclimbing! Bicycling! Coloring! Catwalking (you know I can appreciate) Working fulltime AND caregiving!!!! You amaze me.

Everyone dealing with a loved one with or on the fringes of dementia: I wish I could relieve you of some of the stress that comes with this unique caregiving role. If you have seen one person with dementia, you have seen one person with dementia. Strikes everyone differently. I do hope you will find people near you for support and respite. Also, I can recommend the book and website "Dementia with Dignity" for learning the do's and don'ts of this affliction.

Okay, this is getting long. Stay well, friends. I may turn into a phantom from time to time, but know that I think of everyone with a ton of respect, affection and compassion. Always. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

Annie - maybe your dad would buy potting soil because of the pansies. Maybe they are bringing him a little peace in memory of your mom.

Heather - Love the tulips. I change my flowers around too, mine are based on colour not necessarily type.
I’ve learned that it’s best to stay ahead of the pain.
I hope the clinic has some answers tomorrow.

Lisa - I’m so happy you shared the different photos of your creation. I love it!

We are enjoying abnormally warm weather, we still have a couple of months to go before anything can be planted, but these warm temperatures sure feel like I should be out there.
Back down to below zero later this week.

Betsy - I bet your camp is beautiful in Alaska.

Debbie - has there been any movement on getting the roommate out?

Kylia - I’m so happy for you that you had a good weekend. I love the idea of living in an old farmhouse but don’t know if I could handle the flies and mice that go with it. I lived that too long growing up.

Rori - I have watched documentaries on Laurel Canyon, I bet it was wonderful to grow up there.
Nice to see you pop in.

Lauryn and the kids came over today, Michaela and I made banana bread, 3 loaves and 30 muffins. I sent a loaf and a dozen muffins home with them and the same to Rodger’s work crew. That left only one loaf and four muffins here. I don’t eat it myself but he enjoys it and Kaitlyn is supposed to be here Tuesday.
I am giving my car to them to use for the week. The kids have been missing school because one of their vehicles is down and they need their tax return before getting it fixed. I don’t like that the kids are missing school so offered this solution.
I also had a talk with Lauryn about my concern regarding her anxiety, she has agreed to try Omega 3. I’m going to buy some for her this week.

It was a nice day and weekend all in all, the temperature reached +14C today!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. My grandmother came from an Irish family.

Tracey in Edmonton

Lanette