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Kylia … you look fabulous in your dress and heels! Kay … congratulations on meeting your health goals! Pip … your newest pup looks very content. Ginny … thinking of you as you move to your new digs. I'm of the mindset that all changes, even positive ones, have a component of grief as well. (Loss of familiarity, memories,…
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Ginny … Happy Retirement! Barbie … thanks for the August thread! Kelli … the male friend requests, messages are ridiculous. I delete. Goals … I stayed the same weight, but my overall blood labs showed improvement so I'll count that a win for July. However, my August goals are to move more, be lighter September 1st and be…
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Michelle … you are not a short order cook… your daughter and her husband can and should provide their own meals or ask if they can join you for dinner and then contribute to the cost. Carol … my husband had his MRI for his back yesterday and we're now waiting on the results. My doctor's appointment went very well except…
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Pip … Ethel looks perfectly at home with you all. Congratulations!
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Lanette … I add shelled edamame to stir fries! I love their texture. Breast surgeon dismissed me as a patient today. Six month follow-up mammogram was perfect, exam was perfect, no changes so I'm dismissed with the words and "we hope we don't see you again." Yay! Back to regular yearly mammograms. Visited my mom who was…
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Spoke too soon about the new mattress … the d%&* thing is sagging?!?! A call into the store and the manufacturer tomorrow. Beth
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Flea … retiring is scary. My husband retired after he turned 62 and I retired later the same year at 59. We never had boatloads of money and working longer would not have significantly changed that. The death of our son that same year, a broken leg, family members failing health … all reminded us that life is so very short…
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Rita … I don't think I've said it before, but I love your jokes at the end of your posts. They remind me of my dad who would have loved them too. Thank you! Kim … I don't know that anyone can do better than you at keeping costs down on a consistent basis. You are the Queen and Lisa, Machka and Rita are close seconds! I…
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Kay … Jasper is a cutie! Family drama is exhausting. Hope it settles down sooner rather than later. Ginny … a tornado! Glad you are ok. Tina … 70% increase in health insurance? My budget wouldn't sustain that without major modifications but I also wouldn't be without health insurance. Celebrated my mom's 94th birthday this…
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Barbie … I discovered recurring charges on my son's bank account after he died. The most difficult ro resolve were those connected with internet based services, but after explaining the situation, every single one either completely refunded or prorated the amount refunded. Beth
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Allie … you are loved by so many. How very nice of your cousins wanting you to be with them. Rebecca … looser clothes is big win! Lisa … tell me more about this battery operated gas pump. We hate our current gas cans. 1. Because they leak when pouring and 2. Because they're too heavy. Beth
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Annie … I agree that bragging is different than encouragement/praise from parents. But I also think that encouragement/praise from parents has gone off the rails in some homes, setting up unrealistic expectations and disappointments when those children are faced with real-world experiences.
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Debbie … use one of our stories as the reason why you're bringing the subject up about the future/POA/etc. Something like a friend was saying how many legal problems arose when her dad died…(you get the drift) and then just casually ask about her situation and could you review it with her as the discussion with one of us…
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Lisa … glad to know that my weirdness validated your weirdness! LOL! I like the new glasses too. Before, I saw your glasses … now I see your face. Praising education … interesting topic. I suspect that the era you grew up in and the culture you lived in determine your experience with academic praise and expectations. Times…
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Lisa … I can't sleep with my Apple watch on my wrist! In fact I can't sleep with my wedding rings on either … they "agitate" me in some way. So I don't get the benefit of the sleep functions, but then I don't really need a watch to tell me if I've slept good or not …
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Took me a while to get back to you all. Wanted to catch up on the posts. New Truck … On Sunday, in brutal heat, my husband and I went looking at trucks while the dealerships were closed. Interestingly, many dealerships still leave the vehicles unlocked, so we were able to get in to some and see how they fit. Of course,…
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Leaving to finalize paperwork and pick up new truck … I'll be back later! Beth near Buffalo
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Annie… I agree with Barbie that routines/structure are very helpful … not just for the caregiver but also for those with dementia. My mom has become very stable now that her days follow a regular schedule and pattern. Cupcakes … my mom will be 94 this month and we have been taste testing cupcakes from various stores in our…
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Flea … oh darn. I had hoped you had a recipe. I have a very large cauliflower in my fridge and since I'm not overly impressed with cauliflower as a vegetable, I thought to make something spectacular with it. I will check out the frozen cauliflower crusts though. Tracey … my mom will be 94. She is in an excellent nursing…
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Lanette … so my husband and I both take daily anti-inflammatories for arthritic pain and severe back pain. I take the recommended dose of naproxen sodium 2 times a day. That's the dosage for 24 hour relief and I take it for osteoarthritis in my knees (which will eventually need knee replacement). When I have flares in pain…
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Thank you all for the birthday wishes! Barbie … congratulations on accomplishing a task that you didn't think you could do! KJ … glad to hear your daughter and her family will soon be with you! Good work on losing weight! Lanette … we did not get a split king mattress. The box springs are considered split, but the mattress…
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Today is my birthday so went to a restaurant on the lake for lunch, sat outside with the lake breeze, had an average tasting fish sandwich (we were there for the ambiance), and then picked up a DQ treat to take to share with my mom. We may (I'm currently stuffed) make some s'mores at our fire circle later tonight while we…
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KJ! … Good to see you! Beth near Buffalo
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Rats … I just typed a long post … hit post reply … and it went "poof." Evidently, the cosmos didn't think I needed to share. So have a great weekend! Beth near Buffalo
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Barbie … thank you for moving us into July! Kim … Your question about losing one of our senses. In the case of my hearing loss, it was gradual over years, to reach the point of total deafness. So while it was difficult, it wasn't shocking, like your loss of peripheral vision. I had time to adjust, get used to hearing less…
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I don't know why it didn't go in the spoiler … sorry. At least I got the photos smaller.
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I am way behind on reading but just wanted to share with you all that the bathroom/shower renovation is done! The before pics are during demolition and the gray in the after pics is much lighter in real life than my camera would capture. Have to buy some towels … most likely a light pine green. (Spoiler)
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Pip … so very sorry that it's time to say goodbye to Yogi. He's a beautiful dog that you have loved so very, very well. Thinking of you today and the days ahead. Hugs. Debbie … both you and your husband are going through a lot right now. Praying when the dust settles that you can rediscover each other. Ginny … wonderful…
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Lanette … years ago artificial flowers were a no-no, but I've seen more and more designers recommend them. Yours look great! Rebecca … so glad that Zepbound is working for you! My farm produce was delivered yesterday after a few weeks hiatus. Everything looks great except the homegrown strawberries which were very small…
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Tracey … I manage the money in my marriage. If I die before my husband, he won't know how to pay the bills. He won't even know what bills need paid. Yes, I do have it all written down with login/passwords/etc, but he'll still be lost. I had denied myself for years to keep the budget running and then decided one year that I…
