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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…
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Machka … our bed warranty is worded similar to the "must keep 30 days with an approved mattress cover" … which was the most expensive cover I have ever purchased by the way. Then we can exchange anytime within the next 90 days … where I am fully aware they will try to upsell us. We paid too much money for the mattress to…
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Tracey … so very sorry to hear that there were no viable eggs … it's devastating Carol … glad the crying has stopped and praying you get a new doctor who will review and manage your depression better. Thinking of Kim this morning. Rebecca … you look great in your photos with your sister! And that Tucker is quite the dog.…
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Lanette … I'm pretty sure that was the 12" Hex Clad that they were using in the video Barbara … in our area the "30 day" thing is part of the contract with mattress warranties. All of the stores in the area do the same thing. Mo … thank you for sharing your DH's input on the mattress. Interesting that it takes a long break…
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Lanette … my son bought me the 12" Hex Clad with lid for Christmas. It is a very nice (and expensive) pan. I watched Lisa's video link above and thought they were spot on with their review. (They were also very fun to watch!) I have a gas range and have found I really have to watch the temp. My burners also light uneven,…
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The mattress. Someone asked what brand the mattress is that we just bought. It's a Sealy Posturepedic Elite Hybrid - Albany II Medium. So it's coils along with cooling memory foam and whatever else they have layered into it. It's a higher end Sealy. But it doesn't have "tufting." The surface is smooth and while it seemed…
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Good morning! Thinking about Kim this morning … Lisa … what a project the house demolition has been! Travel … I have done very little traveling. I'm ok with that, but my husband would like to travel before his health prevents him from doing so comfortably. Life has always gotten in the way. I love seeing all of your travel…
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Good Morning. Barbara … it was cloudy when I went to bed so I didn't get to see the northern lights last night. Slept better on the new mattress (it is still too firm) last night, but that's mostly because I'm becoming exhausted. Still had numbness in hands and elbows. I did not meet my goals in May. But June is a new…
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Tracey … Congratulations!! I am so glad you decided to walk the stage and get your diploma. You worked hard for it! Debbie … Finding quality care for care homes whether they're private or part of an organization is definitely an industry wide problem. As much as you will hate stirring things up with your husband, it makes…
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Good morning. First night on the new mattress … I don't like it. My hands and arms were numb (falling asleep feeling) all night long. My back, however, did well. Husband is still in bed, so I'll see how he did later. We have to sleep in it 30 days before we can exchange for another. You should have seen how much dust came…
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Heather … you and your family look wonderful. Sorry you're dealing with a UTI. Rebecca … glad that Zepbound is working for you! Machka … I hang on to smaller clothes too as incentive to lose weight, but also because I don't like to spend unnecessary money. Congrats on 20 pounds lost since January ! Heading to church now.…
