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Barbara ... thanks for the Random Acts of Kindness video ... great way to start my day. Annie ... that last online guy was a jerk! Seriously ... meet you at a hotel at night?? I would have unfriended him in a heartbeat. Allie ... hope all your concerns are addressed and you can relax a little bit ... Finally felt like I…

China ... I do not have a china set of my own, but my grandmother left me hers and my mom has recently given me her set as well. Grandma's is a compilation of two patterns ...white with gold scalloped edges and then white with scalloped edges and a pink floral pattern. My mom's is in pristine condition .. it's white with a…

Machka ... the sun's appearance always makes my day better. Care Giving ... I was thrust into the role of care giver with my son, but as his disabilities were present at birth, we both grew into it so to speak. Each pound he gained, was a pound I learned to carry. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. My FIL…

Pip ... I love your new floors ... really brightens things up! Tina ... I would have a hard time with that too ... especially not being able to invite others due to the last-minute changes. Honestly, I wonder about men. My husband is becoming more self-focused as he gets older and it annoys me to no end. Janet ... Callie…

Mary! ... so glad to see you post! We missed you! Barbie ...thank you for moving us into October! Lisa ... patience takes practice. I should know as I've had ample opportunities. You are right ... the body can and will heal itself. Thinking of you. Heather ... Happy Birthday! I don't know where I am on the scale right now,…

Janet ... too much at once! Praying for you and your family ... Sue ... all you can do is take the high road ... A gray day here ... the season has definitely changed. Beth near Buffalo

Tracey, Rita, Pip ... beautiful photos! Beth near Buffalo

Julie ... ditto what Karen and Lisa said. Barabara ... love the huckleberries! Do you just eat them as is or do you do something with them? Rebecca ... I have been contemplating what to do with boxes and boxes of old photographs. As you probably remember, we used to get "twin prints" ... and so I have duplicates. I…

Terri ... so sorry you're having problems with your pessary ... that sounds awful. Barbie ... glad Jake's doctor doesn't believe treatment is warranted at this time. Hopefully this gives him some peace of mind. Had the pool closed today ... we never even used it once this year. Next year we'll need to have some repairs…

Sue ... so very sorry.

Barbara ... Inactivity is self-perpetuating. Isn't that the truth! Rori ... so glad to see you post. Carol ... I'm sorry ... I just had to laugh at your husband's behavior. It is so familiar to me. Michele ... so sorry you're dealing with sciatica pain! I love seeing the old photos! You ladies were/are just beautiful. I…

Julie ... friend "S" is certainly a handful ... maybe time to let that friendship fade away ... no one needs toxic people in their lives. Pip ... enjoy the vacation! Katla ... add my condolences to the others ... Kelly ... legos and magnatiles!! LOL!! Today my pastor/boss asked if he and I could discuss the future ...…

Rebecca ... Fermented cabbage is easier to digest than raw cabbage, and may reduce digestive symptoms like bloating and gas. Sauerkraut may even help with certain digestive disorders, like IBS. (According to a website I was recently on) Kelly ... I love your photos! Those boys make me smile every time. Another beautiful…

Carol … you look wonderful! Rebecca … cabbage the culprit this time? Liz … interesting post on gut biome. Thank you. Quiet day. I’m not eating well. Too many carbs and not enough vegetables/fiber. My digestive system is not happy.,Changing that tomorrow. Working on my recipe collection and purging those recipes I’ll never…

Michelle and Tracy ... are you sure you don't mean we shouldn't have our "hips below the knees" instead of hips above the knees? Comfy couches throw our rear-ends downwards and make posture and getting up difficult. Too much "squatting" movements. Before my leg break, while rehabbing arthritic knees, I was told to keep…

Sharon from Winnipeg ... welcome! This group is here to support you in whatever ways you decided to address your health. MFP is all about calories in vs calories out (CICO), but you will find those who follow specific diets and/or fasting plans. We address all aspects of life as that's what has most often affected our…

Barbara ... the Psalmist certainly understood where his comfort came from ... Bananas ... ditto what Karen said Vicki ... it was a dream ... hugs. Stress ... sleep, adherence to routine ... these things have helped me keep self-imposed stress to a minimum. Learning how to respond to stress outside of my control has taken a…

SuzyQ ... where are you?

Praying for Sue, Kylia, Flea and Rita. Pip ... congratulations for completing your ride ...and in the wind yet! Tracey ... Love the hippy themed party! Looks like it was a great time Michele and Julie ... I'm using a walker for the little bit of transferring/movement I do make. Much more stability than crutches. Julie ...…

Julie ... my leg break (tibia plateau) requires no weight bearing for 6 weeks. So I've got another 3-1/2 weeks give or take until I can get out of the chair. Part of my problem is my "good" leg was my "bad" leg before the break and it is unable to really support hopping that you do when using crutches or a walker. The…

Journals ... I am not a diary/journal type, but the few that I did when I was younger (and I was always inconsistent) ... I burned them. I ranted and raved about things that would only hurt someone if they read them. Feminine Hygiene Products ... I've donated all that were still sealed, but I've kept light liners and a few…

Not in NY you can't take a TV to the landfill. No electronics of any kind. We have to take to a designated location AND pay a fee if it's not a sponsored collection day.

Machka ... I am always being gifted scented lotions and shower gels/soaps. (I wonder what my friends are trying to tell me ...) Scented products give everyone in my family headaches. I also have particularly dry skin on my legs and use unscented only. So, what I do with the lotions is donate to a mission that serves…

Julie (Bananas) ... no, I have never had an ophthalmologist just make a random adjustment based on age. And my glasses are always checked by the doctor and then again by my optometrist. I can't figure out how some of these medical people are allowed to still practice ... Food Triggers ... I cannot moderate myself with…

Barbara ... I used to use flaxseed a lot when baking for my older son. He was allergic to eggs and benefited from the fiber content. Drkatiebug ... good luck with your protein plan! But please be careful and make certain you check your kidney function through blood work with your doctor at some point. A beautiful day here…

Yeah, the venting has to be vague ... but sometimes it's better than nothing Beth

Oh, I want to share what one friend is doing for me as I journey through this first year of grief since my son passed. Very early on ... knowing I wouldn't be able to hear on phone calls ... she told me she would send me a heart text message whenever she was thinking of me. I was under no obligation to respond ...she just…

Barbara ... good news regarding nephew! Heather ... glad to see that son will be ok. Once the adrenaline leaves, hope he doesn't feel too poorly .. I'm back to watching church online until I get a different kind of brace for the broken leg ... right now I'm wearing shorts and I just can't see that in church. Not to mention…

Oh Tracey! ... Your grandson was so excited for school and then to have the bullying ... my heart aches along with yours. Heather ... I love the photo of your older son (knowing what you've shared over the years) and the one later with both your boys and daughter-in-law as well. Pip ... no, just no to the extra riding.…

Allie … some changes are just painful in our lives. I’m sorry you’re missing the cottage but so very glad you have such wonderful memories. Beth