WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2025

Pip love the Yogi pic(s) and what you’ve done with the frames, even though they make me mist up. ((hugs))

Lisa whew about Kels’ hat’s shadow ;) V. thankful your ortho was able to persuade the VA for local PT. Hip hip hooray! (Shoulder shoulder hooray just doesn’t sound right). Totally understand Kels’ concern not to hurt Corey’s feelings. That’s why I waited until after Mama passed to look for my bio mom and sire.

Flea, Scan results, no metastatic findings, hallelujah!

Michele awhile back you mentioned something about how to cook a lasagna in your mailbox ?!?

Mo prayer said for your DH’s successful interview and favorable colonoscopy.

Ginny SMH at the conflicting stories and lack of explanation. Whooshing good thoughts for Thursday’s liver ultrasound, thoracic and lumbar spine MRIs. Will you be sedated? Do you have a driver?

Lanette you’re a better man than I am, entrusting so much info to your CoPilot. I’m just a leetle too paranoid. Yes our financial advisor has mentioned a QCD, might check out the impact of donating the RMD from our two tiny IRAs. Dang wish I weren’t so leery of AI. I’m REALLY not ready to start thinking about taxes… ;}

Carla, looked at LazyFit, thanks, but… I do better in a structured class environment, where I have to be someplace at a certain time. Self-discipline just doesn’t work for me for exercise, except those few tiny bits I’ve managed to link to things I do every day, like 10 mins BB&B and/or PT before morning weigh in, and potty-sit-to-stands. If line dance class collapses I may try LazyFit again.

Chair yoga was great yesterday, a good replacement for the Classic Fit class I didn’t like. Another benefit of exercise class… connections. There were three there that was acquainted with from before, Ja from BB&B, Ju from T’ai Chi and Line dancing, Ma from T’ai Chi and dog group. When Ml (line dancing) gets back to town she’ll be there too. T is thinking about trying it, that makes 5!

Long beach stroll with T. She’s very patient with my slow pace, very considerate of my unsteadiness on slippery trails, even gave me a pair of trekking poles. According to her phone we walked 2.7 miles, my phone said over 8,300 steps. Only ate half the hamburger I “earned” but drank the whole pint ;}

Now, after chair yoga and open dance yesterday and long hike today, I’m feelin’ it!

Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

July focus: Just one thing from the OMG room. Really.
2025: Chose NOW: to move more than yesterday (5 sit to stands every potty break no excuses (see action plan), fuel better than yesterday (hold that after dinner sweet down to two pieces of dark chocolate max), open heart and mind before mouth

Lanette, I am with Barbara ... all the AI tools have disclaimers that the info they provide may not be correct.

And my workplace has warned us that we are not under any circumstances to put any personal details or patient details into an AI tool. They aren't secure enough yet.

I use one to create generic cartoons and they can point me in the direction where I might find help for a question although I have discovered that some of the sites the AI tools reference are quite out of date.

M in Oz

I give NO personal details other than things like "my grandfather's name was _______, he was born in ____ Indiana, what can you find out his ancestors?" Instead of spending time searching in Google and wading through their ads, the info comes back instantly, with references and websites for more information. Or "I just ran across something called QCD's. Tell me more about them." A synopsis was provided and links to Kiplinger newsletter and the IRS.

And the ability to go deeper if I want. Copilot's offer to help with taxes - I would ask "Line 5a on the 1040 has a box to write the amount for pensions and annuities and a box for the taxable amount. What are examples of where the taxable amount would be different?" This info is useful in case I want to not use tax prep software next year.

Some of my recent queries to Copilot:

• "I rapidly gained several pounds recently after I hurt my back. Why is that and what are some strategies to lose that weight?"
• "What are some good snacks to have in the evening that won't raise my blood sugar?"
• "I seem to be more forgetful lately. When should I worry about it?"
• "What are some PT exercises specifically designed to help facet arthritis?"

This info Copilot AI provides is much like the information you and others in this group often post for us, Machka. Summaries and links to resources with the opportunity to learn more if we want. Not using it at your work is a sensible idea, you are working with very private information. When I was doing background checks at 911, AI would have been a great resource in finding out more about an applicant. Quick way to verify information and see if anything jumped out to be looked at further. As much as we are afraid to give personal information to AI, it probably already knows it. 😣 Or will soon. I have no intention of helping it though.😁

If AI is going to be a part of our world whether we like it or not, I want to understand how it works and get a feel what's ahead.

Lanette 😎

SW WA State

I did another section of my filthy wooden stair railing. The Murphy's soap is much better at cutting the grime. Yay! But I still can't stand on my broken foot very long. Maybe two more sections to scrub, then a final rinse.

Next up I have to go buy an ice cream cake. My Aunt didn't want to cook for Independence Day, so I said I would bring an ice cream cake and some iced tea and we would just do dessert. I found some paper plates and napkins too. Terrible for my diet, but worth it to get together with family. These cheats are why my calorie budget is so low.

Annie in Delaware who is anxiously awaiting delivery of her new rowing machine!

No worries, Barbara. That's why I have my alarms set. They remind me to DO my LazyFit. HAHAHA! I've had my students walk in and gasp, "Mrs Coop! What are you doing?!?" "Just my chair exercises, kiddos! Gotta do somethin' in order to keep up with y'all!"

WOOHOO, Flea! Wonderful news.

DANGIT Allie, those two are tooooooo CUTE! I just love it. BuddaBaby and SMiles. She is a chunk, but what a cute chunk. And she's got quite a smile going on there too.

Well ladies... my sweet, sassy, lovie Sherri has left us. God Bless her. I'm actually feeling quite peaceful about it now that's it's done. I cried more last week when I found out that it was going to happen than today. Sent love and condolences to Alexis and Austin. Of course, it will take 2-3 weeks to get there, but I just couldn't make myself send it before today.

Love and Blessings
Carla, in MN

All bets are off now.

Did spinning then went in the pool for a bit. Found out one of the lifeguards quit. Really, he’s been there forever, he was there when I moved to NC which was 17 years ago. Then went to the WalMart by the Y to get a new clutch to take to work since the one I had was wearing out. The only things I take in are my car fob (I don’t need house keys), phone, lip balm, breath spray, and pens. That’s really all I need. I keep my pocketbook in my trunk. Then went to Aldi and got milk (among other things) that I put in for yogurt.

Then in the pool. Called the TruGreen service that we had to cancel it. We have an area with grass, then there is a sidewalk, then rocks, then a border, then the backyard. One of their guys must have been putting down fertilizer or weed killer in the grass area and instead of going 10 feet out of his way where there isn’t any border, he used his heavy machinery and drove straight into the backyard, bending the border to where we can’t figure out how to fix it. So I just canceled my contract. I will get reimbursed for services that I won’t receive. They’re going to have someone come out here to assess the damages. I want Vince to talk to the person because he’ll be more “professional”, I’ll be emotional which isn’t the best thing.

After dinner think I’ll take a walk. That always seems to settle my stomach

Made the appt for my annual physical in November (yes, you need to make the appointment now). I also had to make an appt for my bloodwork. I guess what was happening is that people who aren’t having a fasting blood test were coming in early whereas they could be there later. Anyway, my appt is for 9:10. I know I can go to BK early that day so I’ll be done by 9

Ginny – good luck on your tests. Glad you got them scheduled

Barbara – yes, it’s been so hot that I said that the post office just posted directions on how to make a lasagna in a mailbox….lol

Annie – when MIL was in the memory unit of her assisted living place, I got very good at my “is that so?” and “really?” and “tell me more about it”. Really, no drama at the BK. I was just told that the store mgr is stepping down to go to nursing school but I don’t want to say anything yet to anyone until she says something because you never know what will happen. Who’s to say that she doesn’t change her mind and not go? I’ll just continue to do my job. Really, I do enjoy it.

Lisa – sorry you have to know where the bathrooms are in all the stores. I’m the same way, but not for ta different reason. It’s just that I’m a big water drinker so I even know where the bathroom is at the hardware store in FL!!!

Carla – so sorry to hear about Sherri. She’s at peace now.

Took about 1-1/2 hr walk. Now a shower and maybe work on another jigsaw puzzle

Michele NC

I have so many pics of yogi it was hard to pick.

got this frame at a thrift store for less than a buck

also got this at a thrift store. I added the paw prints

got the sign for less than a buck, gotta figure out where to hang it

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