WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2025

Morning, my chicks,

Up too early, but hurt too much to stay in bed. It will pass. I always feel better when I'm up and around; there's something about being in bed that lets painful areas get to sound off. There is no position that's going to make my right hand and shoulder completely stop hurting, I'm afraid. Ah well.

Heather - Well done on the book publication, dear heart! More radio interviews in store? Thanks for making it available on Kindle Unlimited—I picked up the book, look forward to reading it.

Tracey, the third one would in this video would make a good T-shirt, and Lanette - the same one explains why most of us seldom see grammar mistakes here. If I catch mine within the first hour, I go ahead and edit them, but if I'm in a hurry, I don't re-read.

The ones I experience most are the doorway effect and tip-of-the-tongue syndrome. All these are oddly reassuring, helping me understand I'm not moving into dementia, just being a normal human.

The thunder boomers have begun here in the middle of the US, a small band of thunderstorms moving through now, and then a big system sweeping in after 7:30 a.m. We're largely prepared for it, everything that needs it is under cover. On a happy note, it will give the new roses a headstart.

Decided not to mow so as to let a few more wildflowers seed out and give the birds more food. I have yet to pick up birdseed from the store. I wonder if the gallon or so I have left in my five-gallon can from last year is any good. Anyone know?

Later,
Love from Arkansas,
Lisa

We went to our storage unit yesterday with a car full of stuff. Most all belonged to DH as usual. I put my oils and wax in there, but I doubt that was a good idea for those. Sigh, Oh well, I’ll deal as we go. I did a lot with the oils before I quit. The heat in there is not going to be good for the oils. Also the Soy wax may melt. I’m not too upset about this, I’ll just throw them out if they go bad. Put them there on DH’s insistence as I wasn’t using them right now. He is realizing most of the ‘stuff’ here is his and was looking for something for me to move. (Secret smug smile!).

Went to Alberson’s, Walgreen, and Walmart, then to Applebee’s for fish and chips which we haven’t had in a long time. I was shocked as it was over $50 for 2 fish and chips with iced tea for me and a glass of soda for DH! Not worth that much! If I had known that, I would have rather gone to Texas Roadhouse!

Thought for today:

I’ve been thinking about taking up meditation. It’s better than sitting around doing nothing!

RVRita in Roswell

Lanette – one of the things that really irks me is when someone says something like “me and my brother went to the store”. I’ve even heard things like this on the radio when you’d expect the people to use proper grammar. I’ve read things in the newspaper that make me cringe. Guess the newspapers are trying to save money by not having someone who edits what’s printed.

Planted the small bush and then the guy for the deck came. He went on and on about permits(after I asked about them) and how we need 10 (yes, ten) more supports. Talk about something looking stupid. And the steps need to be extended a foot according (to him) to code. Not one of the other guys mentioned this. I won’t even go into his estimate, suffice to say that I almost choked. At first he said that he didn’t think we needed any permits then he was saying that in order to meet code we needed ten more supports. He really didn’t talk about PVC decking, was saying that composit is so much better now it doesn’t get real hot. I believe it’s better than it was 17 years ago when the deck was built, but not that much better. We talked to him about this stuff that goes on top of the joists to prevent rot from water. We brought it up. He said that if they did that, we’d have to wait 2-3 weeks before they can do anything else. HUH? Not one other person mentioned this. I was NOT impressed at all with this guy.

The guy who does the landscaping in the neighborhood is going to be bringing his friend (co-worker?) here about the deck. We shall see what he says then probably make a decision.

Sat here: Went to work today. W came in. I could tell she didn’t have a lot to do and really didn’t know what else to do. One part of me wants to say things that she can do, but I know that it really isn’t my place. A sweet kid.

Went to see Jesus Christ Superstar last night. The audio was good, and the guy who played JC did a good job, but I was a bit disappointed in the scenery. I think there was so much more that could be done. Like when I saw it 30years ago, the actors carried a cross. I admit, it was probably PVC or some other material painted so that it wasn’t real heavy.

Came home and grated the cheese for the mac & cheese tomorrow. Right now making the honey glazed carrots. After this, I’ll probably take Ganon for a walk then come home and get the potatoes ready for the scalloped potatoes

Barbara – whenever you hear the phrase “not cancer” is ALWAYS a reason to rejoice

Lisa – I would think that the birdseed is still good as long as there isn’t mold in the container

Margaret – you go to such interesting places. Thanks for taking us along

Michele

Didn't want to spell it all the way out Pip,but yes..

Sean just called and he is working on a boat today ..and hasn't heard from his friend Rob..so I made a reservation for us tomorrow for Easter Brunch..went and picked up the keflex and took my first dose

Have a couple of cute pictures for you

They are having a good time outside

Hi Gals,

Happy spring,

So a funny story, my housemate is of Mexican descent and grew up in a fully Mexican family- and so for this Easter I asked if there was anything that he would miss from home that we could re-create so mostly the answer was no. I asked about Easter Dinner - they do a potluck with 40-50 family - I told him our white northern European menu was ham, scalloped potatoes, asparagus and Lamb cake. He was like it sounds like it needs some spices, except for lamb cake, what is that? He had tried crab cakes, but what was a lamb cake like??? I was laughing and pulled up pictures of Lamb Cake – he was laughing so hard – that is so wrong! As it is…. But we are doing a BBQ with burgers, corn and potato salad, and thanks to a friend, I am making a Lamb Cake… I’ll send a picture

Thinking of you all,

Kim in N. California

Lamb cakes are in my humble opinion hysterical - bunny cake maybe? Carrot cake ok….. But Lambs?

and the decorated faces are unbelievable! smiles, sad, some have a sexy look with lashes….

Everyone take care and have a happy Easter if you celebrate.

Sue in WA

Kim and Others ~ I think we who are Christians see the lamb cake as significant for Easter as Jesus was the Lamb of God! 🐑

Debbie ~ Hope your husband, son and his girlfriend go to church with you!

Michelle ~ Your menu sounds tasty!

Happy Easter to All Who Celebrate!

Carol in GA

Happy Easter to those who celebrate,

Beth - Can't wait to see pics of the new bathroom. While the space may be small, the effort is NOT small at all.

Kim - I grew up with the lamb cakes, as well. My mother actually had a cake mold to bake it in, one that looked a lot like this image. You can still get a mold from Walmart! I've also seen them made in more than just cake, everything from Spam to Jell-o, and both sweet gelatin molds and savory ones. Which can get really odd when they put eyes on them.

Lanette - The clean-out-the-fridge chili was our dinner last night! Corey took the leftover hamburger and leftover pork carnitas from Aldi, added a can of chili beans and some spices and made one of the best chilis he's ever made. I can seldom eat more than a few bites, but that was honestly terrific.

Heather - Sorry John's daughter is going through a lot at the moment, and glad you'll get a chance to go up and see your older son next month. I think an Instagram video for your book will be great. If you are happy with your video, you might think about doing audio recordings of all your books. Your voice will go a long way toward selling them. Much easier to record your voice than your image.

I finished your book last night, by the way, and published the review before I put my reply here. Won't belabor it in both places. I really enjoyed it, though.

And, perhaps because I was reading, rather than watching YouTube last night, I slept in LATE this morning, nearly 7 a.m.! Woke up feeling a lot more rested and together than yesterday.

The only thing we accomplished yesterday was cleaning out the fireplace. Corey's going to see if he can figure out how to take the legs off the gas stove and fit it into the fireplace, so it will take up less space and accomplish the same heat. Looked at fireplace inserts, but they start at $500 and go up to $1800, not something we're going to do.

We are both determined to get the spending back under control. We really have been very relaxed for a while, and it's time to stop. By other people's standards we may be fine, but we know what we want to accomplish, and how to do it, and it doesn't involve overspending. It's time. Past time, really. Going to sit down and see what we need to do to get the little tractor paid off early, and go from there.

Speaking of Corey, he's snagged his first cup of coffee and gone back to bed with that and a laptop to explore the Internet… supposed to be a rainy day, we'll see what we can accomplish inside. All kinds of possibilities!

Love y'all!
Lisa in AR

Did Firm Hip Thighs and Abs DVD then took Ganon for a walk

Kim – do you need a cakemold for the lamb? I would think so.

M – did the bilby come see you today

Heather – so sorry John’s daughter can’t come

Planted one of the plants yesterday and I was so very tired. It’s hard work using that pickax in the hard red clay. Hope I got it low enough. I don’t think I’ll do one today because I know Jess will tell Colby to help me and I just don’t think that’s right. Went to Chili’s for dinner. Surprise, Surprise that Vince agreed to it. I wasn’t impressed, don’t think I would go back. Just had the salmon and water to drink. However, we went out for ice cream afterwards and I didn’t realize that the one I got had three scoops. Really should have gotten the one with two scoops.

Won’t track today, I know I’ll go over. Unfortunately, I took shrimp out of the freezer. Shouldn’t have. I don’t think you can refreeze it tho. Maybe I’ll give some to Jess to take home. How to serve it, that’s my problem.

Allie – so sorry for Sean. How's Tracey's sourdough business going?

Thought Mass was at 9. Then saw on the internet that it was at 8 so I went there. Only it didn’t start until 9. Then, for some reason I was thinking that the roast needed to be in the oven for 4 hours. only for a 4 lb roast (ours is5lb) it is supposed to take only 2 hours. You know, I remember as a kid we always had our “easter dress” and hat and shoes. In a way I was sad to see so many people in church so casually dressed

LAST NIGHT Jess asked us if it would be an option for her and Colby to stay with us while they look for an apartment/house. It’ll be nice to have them here. In one sense I wish she didn’t have Ganon. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a really really good dog. Only that a dog’s schedule and a cat’s are so totally opposite

Happy Easter to all who celebrate.

Think we might go get the covers off the pool. I know that'll make Jess happy. It's not windy today and the sun is starting to come out. Maybe I'll put the stakes up under the power lines so I can repaint the posts for Christmas. Don't know why Vince didn't order the new storage containers for them. Maybe this will incent him.

Michele