WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2025

I had one of the best nights yet on my vacation.

My forever best friend and I sat on her newly built deck for 4 hours with the beautiful moon shining down on us.

I had an eagle soar right towards us this afternoon I’ve never seen anything like it. I have a video of it.

Today’s photo dump.

Tracey in NB

Good morning my friends!

Lisa Rebecca and Melanie You are right. I tend to compare myself to what a team of caregivers could do, but the reality is that I need time off for house chores and my needs. It does get frustrating. Last night Dad turned off the safety light on the stairs. It's good for him to go up and down the stairs for exercise but it's a fall hazard too. I wish he would sleep through the night.

Beth hope you feel better.

Heather lovely artistic photos! I like the use of foreground.

Flea Yay for trains! Sounds like fun.

Rita Lucy is a beautiful happy pup!

Barbie Yay for solving problems!

Tracey Yay for good friends!

My hip is better today. My goal is to get my tasks done without hurting it again.

My Uncle is doing much better and will be headed to rehab today or tomorrow. I haven't visited yet, but he had plenty of visitors.

Dad is up, eating cookies and fetching the newspaper. At least he is wearing pants today. I need to find his clean pair and get him to switch.

I don't know if I'm getting pickier about my books or just had a streak of misses. Too much prolonged angst over nothing. A good romance allows the reader to enjoy happy parts of the relationship!

May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!

Annie in Delaware

A different look at the wellness wheel.

Machka in Oz

WOAH Tracey! That's amazing. I remember when an eagle swooped onto our shore right after my Daddy passed. I just sorta figured it was him coming back to remind me that he was okay.
Your pictures of the moon are beautiful. It was too cloudy here. 😓 No pix.

Have a great Tuesday!

October 10th will mark the 30th anniversary of Lenny’s passing, I can’t believe it.

Kirby bought a fan to replace it ($25) on the fridge. It worked for a bit, now it’s running warm again, it’s like 40-42 degrees. We still may have to get a new fridge. Our problem is finding the right sized fridge. The quest continues

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Usually have a table full at breakfast but I find myself alone this morning. They were all outside by 6:30 to get the horses ready for their pedicures and pregnancy tests. Sent out coffee and muffins. I am getting my protein in eating a big hamburger patty and watching the sun come up. It’s getting later and later so quickly and going down so much sooner. By November we’ll be down to 8 hours of daylight.

Lanette- I walk with bear spray and a knife… just in case. My husband has told me I should take a gun but I would probably ending up shooting myself. I saw an article yesterday about a 17 year old boy in Iowa who was shot to death by one of the hunters in his hunting party. He was mistaken for a Squirrel!?!? I also wear a bright yellow and orange vest as there are a lot of hunters here in the fall. Right now it’s ducks and geese and bow hunting moose and deer. A lot of drinking goes along with it which is scary. Someone shot our garage once.
What kind of treats do hens 🐔 get? They sound like lucky girls 🙂

Congrats on the weight loss and great step numbers!

Tracey- What a beautiful place. Canadian and born in Quebec and I have never been. My sister did a biking tour out there this fall. Looking forward to seeing those pictures.

Take care of yourselves,

Melanie, Alberta

Thought for Today:

How do you know if a vampire is unwell? Because he'll be coffin.

RVRITA

The reunion went well- everyone had a great time. Got done about 9-felt so much later and then dh and I went back Sunday morning to finish cleaning up. I got over 10,000 steps just setting up and running around at the reunion. Was great to see old friends. A few of the girls I haven't seen since graduation. One I didn't know was coming- she is in our class but came as the +1 for her cousin. Would have loved to visit with many of them longer- Need to keep in touch better and not wait 5 more years before the next one. The silent auction brought in almost $1000 plus not sure how much in the raffles(money all went in one spot for raffles and for the reunion cost($30 a person, $50 per couple). Food was really good- grilled tri-tip, salmon and chicken. Tons of salads. One zucchini casserole that was so good- went back for seconds. Went back for a third of the home made taquitos. Desserts were disappointing but that was ok. There was plenty of other things to enjoy.

Stayed at mom's that night- found out that the lady who was helping her with her appointments screwed up, we think on purpose, when she took mom down for her drivers license- She gave mom the papers to fill out and also turned them in for her(which mom thought about later that that was a bit odd)- she noticed this week when looking at her driver's license that it is NOT a DL but is a State ID!!! She has been driving without a valid license since the end of June. The people who live on the property will be taking her down this week to get it straightened out.

Went shopping yesterday- got some amazing deals on meat at two stores- .77 for Adele brand sausage that are usually just over $6 each at the Asian store-we went there because our friend told me they had kimchee on clearance- they were out but we got the sausage for us, my son and for the friend then the friend gave us an extra jar of the kimchee to trade- DH is happy.
Went to Grocery Outlet in Fairfield- got great deals on more meat- shaved beef for sukiyaki $5.99 a pack which I thought was a bit high for that size but dh said it was good and not like we buy it all the time plus a lot less work for me when I make it. Also got Kobe ground beef for $3lb, NY steak for $6 for two steaks. Also had meatballs for $2.50 a pack of 8 balls. Picked a bunch up for us, son and also for my friend I will be walking with later. She was thrilled- picked up 3 hamburger,3 pks of steak and 4 meatballs for her for just under $40.

Dh is out with friends today so I am working on a list of things that I need to get done. Also catching up here. Will walk with my friend tonight.

Zumba friend(the one that traded us for the kimchee) gave us a fish his brother had caught- it is a striped bass- will bake it later this evening.

Ok- time to get another chore taking off the list.

Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca

Hi, my friends,

I have so much to say and tell that I may need to break it up into separate parts. First of all, I was able to work my two days, but not the entire four. So, I called in sick. My eyes looked weak and red, and everyone could tell that I was not 100%. I feel like an idiot because I should have asked for pain meds for my migraines. I have been taking Excedrin Migraine, Ibuprofen, Aleve, BCs, Migra T, and a muscle relaxer. The 1000 mg of Ibuprofen with the Migra T helped a lot. The topical Plant Guru product for headache relief works in conjunction with the Deep Muscle essential oils. The sinus wash, followed by the nasal sprays, is also helpful. Showering with the headache steamer helps a great deal as well. The Mayo Clinic research indicates that frontal-to-occipital pain, especially in the back of the neck, is related to stress that can cause migraines. My job is incredibly stressful, especially with all of the bureaucracy. Exercise helps too.

Last night, I was thinking and making sure that I had done everything I needed to do. Then I remembered that I had forgotten to chart my IV assessment. I had assessed it, but I forgot to chart it. So, I went to work that evening after I went to Kroger. I left Rose at home and told her that I was going to work.

My friend said that Rose will think I lied when she sees my Kroger bag. After I finished charting, I sent an email to my boss about why I was clocked in. I told her she didn't have to pay me. I was finishing up when my orientee notified me that her patient's IV was infiltrated. So, I wrote an 'I care' letter and documented the site, advising the doctors, who didn't want to come and see it. Finally, Plastics came and assessed the patient, saying it was not bad at all. Then I had a meeting that morning and went home. This was all a blessing, because I was checking my email and learned that I had been offered a position in the Center for Medically Fragile Children, even though I am leaving soon. I had until 10/08/2025 to accept. So I accepted the position. I can do this until I move. I told them the situation, and they still want me. Okay, that is it for me today. I will tell you about something else soon.

Carla, I would love a card. I don't know how to dm you. My B-day is 10/18.

Beth, you are correct. Headaches are one of the symptoms of COVID. When I had Covid, it was after a long work stretch. I remember feeling like a Mack Truck had hit me. DH moved out of the bedroom and never got Covid. DS could not stay out of my room, so he got it. He had a terrible headache. I hope you and DH feel better soon.

Melanie, milking sounds pretty dangerous. I always thought cows were so cute. Your horses are beautiful.

Allie, I didn't know that Delia was walking. Boy, does time fly.

Carol, I hope your DH's labs are showing improvement so that he can go home.

Annie, I would get so frustrated because my mom didn't want a bath. It was a pain to bathe her. The nursing staff is also having a hard time.

Lisa, I look forward to seeing what you create.

Rebecca, did your sister turn 70? Does she feel lonely without her animals?

Michelle, maybe you should consider applying to work part-time at the ceramics studio. You are organized, and that is what they need.

Well, good night, everyone. I am so sleepy now. Talk to you tomorrow. My eyes are hurting from the computer glaring at me.

XO,

Mo in Mississippi

had a great walk with my friend- we did 3 1/2 miles. She brings her big choc. lab with us. Nani is such a well behaved dog- not like all the little yappy ones that were there tonight. Between them and all the kids(they do soccer practices there at that park- 6 or so teams practicing at the same time) so it was crowded-almost no parking spots. It did clear out around dark. Lights aren't timed right yet, most lights didn't come on until we were starting our last lap. Hard to see people when it is that dark.
She works from home so is happy to get out and walk. She is also back at Zumba with me. She is the one that got me going. I stuck with it all these years. She missed the last 5 or so years.

Debbie
Napa Valley,CA

We're hoping that the wind event we're currently experiencing might be the last one this season. It's one of the biggest ones this season. It's been going for days, and the wind is supposed to continue to increase to hit a peak on Friday.

Today, it ripped a tall gate off its hinges and slammed the latch into a post, breaking it. We'll have to pick up new hardware for the gate on the weekend.

I wore a dress to work today, and regretted it when I went out for a walk at lunch. Tomorrow I will wear long capris (mid-calf). Much more sensible! Less chance of having them up around my ears in a gust!

Machka in Oz

Good morning my friends!

Lisa yes there are several things that characters do in books that are a total turn off, such as lying, cheating, and general firable offenses. Lots of books seem to think punching is okay instead of assault that leads to jail time. One book that I set aside had a bodyguard drinking whiskey on the job. As I get older, it's harder for me to go along with bad behavior for the sake of the story.

Pip good luck with the fridge. It's not a fun thing to spend money on. And it is smart to avoid hip pain by mixing running and walking.

Rebecca Yay for the calendar and mug!

Debbie Yay for the good deals! You are an excellent shopper...Wow $25 for a pattern! Crazy.

Mo Yay for the new position! It's lovely to be appreciated.

Tracey hope your mom is well.

Machka stay safe in that wind! Sounds like you need a hard hat for flying debris!

Well I buy so many books that I need a new bookcase. There are maybe fifty books piled on top of my current full bookcases. I wanted to buy something nice for the living room but the prices scared me. It feels too weird to buy expensive furniture for my parents' home.

So I bought particleboard for the TV room instead. I bought two 72 x 24 in white bookcases for $63 apiece. It feels like a good deal, but it will look a little crowded in there. Oh well a house full of books is a good thing. My Dad's favorite dictionary is held together with duct tape.

I'm feeling both like a smart shopper and nervous about spending too much on Amazon prime days. Time to quit.

May you all have a great day! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!

Annie in Delaware