Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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Modern life has made us people of attachment rather than people of
commitment. Indeed, many people have found that it is difficult to
tell the difference between attachment and commitment in their own
lives. Yet attachment leads farther and farther into entrapment.
Commitment, though it may sometimes feel constricting, will ultimately
lead to greater degrees of freedom. Both involve in the moment an
experience of holding, sometimes against the flow of events or against
temptation. One can distinguish between the two in most situations by
noticing over time whether one has moved through this activity or this
relationship closer to freedom or closer to bondage. Attachment is a
reflex, an automatic response which often may not reflect our deepest
good. Commitment is a conscious choice, to align ourselves with our
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Happy, Happy Birthday Puffin. It sounds like you had a marvelous time and with people you enjoy.
I know you won't eat too much. I hope you have lots and lots more and each full of great spirit and joy.
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Warmer here today I think. Dh turned on the furnace through the night to take the chill out of the house. I didn't mind it cooler as it is nicer to sleep. Dh is off today so we will see how it goes. He gets me a bit off schedule. Anyway --- it may be an interesting day. Had my eye on another desk that would work better in my small computer room. This room is actually the third bedroom here. As in a lot of homes ( dated like mime ) the 3rd. bdrm. was usually the smallest. Desk I have is huge solid light oak. It takes up so much space --- and is difficult to clean around because all the sides go to the floor.
Anyway --- it all depends if the desk is still where we saw it --- at one of our local thrift stores. Of course, we will end up going back to look -- so more time drifting through the WHOLE store on the off hand there are other 'treasures' to be had at a reasonable price.
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Happy Birthday, Puffin!
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Happy birthday, Puffin! You look even younger than your avatar!
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Humankind must be a steward of the Earth; Caretakers for
all that dwells upon it; To be of one heart with all things.
Human beings must learn to share the tears of every living
thing, To feel in our hearts the pain of the wounded animal,
each crushed blade of grass;
Mother Earth is our flesh; the rocks, our bones;
The rivers are the blood of our veins.
We are all children of God. Traditions are open to anyone
who wants to learn.
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We are starting out cloudy. I hope that means we won't get too warm. Dh had the day off yesterday so lots of un-done things around here. Just more for me to work on, but that is okay with me. Though I'm not doing it the way I should ( I'm working between two rooms ) it is still good. Part is re-washing things that will be used in the cold weather and getting them back into closet and drawers - that is the reason for two rooms getting worked over.
Hope you are all going to have a fantastic Saturday doing what makes you happy.
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Thought you ladies might like this.....Its about us....
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Too funny....I'm not near ready for either holiday. I really don't like the decorating ( some here have had the Halloween decorations up before we even got to October ) long beforehand. I do realize that in some cold weather areas, a GOOD day may mean putting up decorations early --- but you don't have to turn them on. Boo on the ones who do. For me --- life goes faster often than I like --- so seeming to speed it up by early decorations really does tend to aggravate me.
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Don't even want to think about Christmas yet! Although I have done a little shopping on line. Luckily most of the grands are old enough they like a check or gift card!
We just got back this morning from a weeks cruise on the Hudson River. We live close, but it was very different going on the water from NYC to Albany and back. Saw the Sloop Clear Water yesterday , as we neared the city. Saw some places and learned some things we hadn't before. Also didn't have to fly or get hotels either. We enjoy small ships better than the big ones. Now playing catch up at home, paying bills. Don't want to weigh myself! Got a TON of black walnuts to clean up for the squirrels and get out of the way of the mower. They are like rocks if thrown when mowing!
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Our block began decorating for Halloween practically the day after Yom Kippur. On principle I'm not even gonna buy candy till the 30th (we'll be in Vegas till the night before anyway). I have to confess I used to detest Halloween because our previous kitties were escape-artists, so I had to either stand out on the porch and freeze or put the cats in the bathrooms so I could keep the front door open. We usually go through at least 20 lbs. of candy because we live on a double block, and kids from poorer neighborhoods come over to our block (some driven by their parents--and some of the parents asking for candy for themselves).
Rotten weather today. Rainstorms overnight. Rainy all day today, with stronger storms coming through. We're under flash flood & tornado watches. The Riverwalk (a huge tourist attraction) already flooded by this morning, and even Chinatown got flooded (half of Ping Tom Park, including much of the stairway to the pagoda, is under water). We don't get floods here by the lake, since there's plenty of beach between the lake & the highrises (and the highrises and Sheridan Rd. are a buffer themselves). Any basement flooding tends to be sewer backup; and not only did we install a sump pump but the Deep Tunnel project is taking away a lot of the water that would have backed up the sewers on the North Side & North Shore. (NW, W, and SW suburbs--especially along the DesPlaines and Fox Rivers, not so lucky). We didn't get up to 65 today--won't get much cooler overnight; but we probably won't make it to 60 tomorrow. Going to harvest my remaining tomatoes tomorrow evening, because they're predicting it'll get down to 43 tomorrow night. (Or I might just throw an old blanket over them, since it'll warm up again by Monday). All in all, we've had a bumper crop, and all of the ones that fell off while still green eventually ripened.
I found out today that one of the numbers in the Bar Show this year has me doing a couple of measures of solo rapping, and wouldn't you know that out of the four women with rap solos, mine would have the trickiest rhythm! Never dreamed that I would be rapping on stage at 66. At least we don't have to do those hand gestures.
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Sandy, I can soooo picture you rapping the heck out of it - you go, girl!
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One of my patients who survived three major surgeries in five weeks
described himself as "born again." When I asked him about this, he
told me that his experience had challenged all of his ideas about life.
Everything he had thought true had turned out to be merely belief and
had not withstood the terrible events of recent weeks. He was stripped
of all he knew and left only with the unshakable conviction that life
itself was holy. This insight in its singularity and simplicity had
sustained him better than the multiple, complex system of beliefs and
values that had been the foundation of his life up until this time. It
upheld him like stone and upholds him still because it has been tested
by fire. At the depths of the most unimaginable vulnerability he has
discovered that we live not by choice but by grace.
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It rained here overnight -- was raining when I got up --- a bit later than usual, but then again it is so easy at times to sleep when it is rainy. Something about the ions in the air changing. Anyway, while I'm not a fan of the grayness -- I do see that we really did get enough moisture ( and some more will come I think thru the day ) to settle the dust this time. Last couple of rains just didn't budge that old dust much.
Nothing much planned for today -- so if I don't get outside it will be okay. Thank goodness I have those special lights from another lady here that dispel the gloom that settles over me so easily when it rains. Haven't actually dispelled all my dread of days, but has done wonders to keep me from real 'issues' when the rain comes. Fortunately this rain season --- the majority of it took place at night and only one night at a time -- so I didn't have too many 'negative' times to undergo. My car wash ( recent one ) will have to be re-done but I don't mind. The blue color of my car up close really shows a lot more than my old one ( pewter silver shade ) did. I could go quite a while and the pewter car just would lose a lot of the shine but not show much dirt at all. Not so now, but I still love the sort of dusty blue shade -- the paperwork says midnight blue, that the car is. It has in fact, given me an appreciation for the color blue on cars that I didn't have before.
Bonnets, your river excursion sounds delightful. Well, you know, many things we do more than once usually produce some different results and knowledge. Thank goodness we aren't static -- it does enable us to look through new eyes and take advantage of different feelings. Helps us to focus on things that we didn't give the same perception to at earlier times or excursions.
Looking out the same window everyday always brings me joy --- because though it is the same window -- every day I can see different aspects of what is outside. Like all those leaves that the wind brought down out of the trees --- and now today they are wet. There will be ( after today's rain ) wind tonight so the weatherman says -- and that will mean even more leaves yet. Past time to start ridding our yard -- and it will be an on-going process until all the leaves are down. Sigh !!!!
Hope you all have a marvelous Sunday.
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Another wasted day--my voice teacher couldn't get online to do a lesson by Skype or FaceTime. His studio is in the basement of his split-level duplex condo, and both his cell and wi-fi signal are erratic. But I can't go there any more--parking is nearly impossible (one of those trendier neighborhoods), too far from the CTA (which I'd have to take downtown and boomerang back up on a different line); and a lot of the time his schedule gets off-track, he forgets, has emergencies, etc. But he is a good teacher (has had two Idol finalists, a B'way-in-Chicago star and a Dove (gospel) Award winner as students), I've been his student for 15 years, went to his wedding in Puerto Vallarta; and he is in financial straits and does need the money (I'm sure the internet & scheduling issues are causing a lot of student attrition).
It's really chilly out--picked the last tomatoes with any ripeness on them. Supposed to get down into the low 40s tonight--will cover the plants that still have green tomatoes on them, because it's going back into the 70s this week. My parsley is sending up new shoots again, and my regular basil is still lush & bushy (not so the holy basil, which taste I don't really like, but its flower spikes attract the honeybees).
The new Aeroccino 3 frother came yesterday, but worked for only a few batches of milk (I tried skim, 1%, 2% and whole) and only a freshly-opened skim frothed adequately today without breaking down. I hate firing up the big espresso machine and waiting 20 min. just to use the steam wand (which will froth anything, even almond milk). "First World problems," I know...
I tried to watch the Cubs last night but gave up when the wheels started to fall off. I really am a jinx. They win only when I don't watch--until Game 7 last year. Bob thinks I'm not a dedicated enough fan because I can't handle the emotional rollercoaster--I tried to explain I am such a big fan that I don't want to harm them. He's not buying it.
Gonna bundle up and head out to pick up some stuff Peapod doesn't carry (mochi balls, whole wheat matzos, GTF chromium) but require going to 3 different stores in 3 different 'hoods. Our neighborhood restaurant Cellars (another one of whose wine events I have to miss this week because of a schedule conflict--this time I'll be in Iowa City) is featuring salmon on green lentils this weekend for dinner; but the Bar Show's music director/pianist's band is playing the finale of OysterFest at Shaw's tonight. Decisions...
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I haven't even started to think of Halloween, much less Thanksgivng or Christmas. We usually have a nice Halloween night. I don't decorate for Halloween at all. But we live on a street with 22 houses on each side. Add just one street over, and the kids have 88 houses for trick or treating. We usually get together with some neighbors to share dinner. My kids have always invited friends to join them, and now that they are grown, friends come with spouses and children. After eating, mostly the dads, but some mom's, too, chaperone the kids and the rest of us sit out front and hand out candy.
Wish I could say that my Hurricane repairs are behind us, but no such luck- not even close. The friend doing the floors is doing a great job, but is less than dependable as far as showing up. Today begins our 4th week. He didn't come Thurs or Fri, because he had no helper. I asked why he wasn't here then, doing the other stuff, like fixing the patio ceiling, hanging my TV, etc. By that time it was already mid-morning and he was at his house, about 2 hrs away. When working, he stays with my DD's ex MIL. And, as usual, the scope and cost of the work has increased tremendously. We still haven't found a roofer, but needed to replace the sliding glass door that came off the track. Somehow, I ended up doing both sliding glass doors (dining room and family room) and all of the kitchen windows, (2 sliding glass windows, 2 stationery windows and a thin side window) with hurricane strength doors and windows. First estimate we got did not include any of the kitchen windows, and we wouldn't get them for 14-26 weeks from now.
I am very uncomfortable with chaos in my surroundings, despite the chaos my family brings. My brother's 3 children flew down to spend a couple of days at Universal. Tracy could tell how stressed I was getting, so she called Ron and told him no excuses- he had to get my bedroom done while my brother was gone, and I had a bedroom to sleep in. But, in order to keep the lines of the tiles, he had to do the family room first. The family room furniture and my bedroom furniture are on the back patio. We have to use the patio to get from one side of the house to the other, which means we can't lock our patio doors at night. Some of my clothes are in my brother's room, some in the office, some in my DD's room. My nice new garage is a mess, with a lot of my closet and all of Ron's tools are out there. Every surface possible is covered with things like my parents wedding china, pictures and everything else that usually has a place.
The insurance adjuster is coming again tomorrow to look at the damage we have found since the original damage. And Wed, we have the final roof estimate- then I will make a decision and get that done. I found a new shed for the yard that costs only $100 more than the insurance paid, including installation. I sent my brother out to make sure our cement slab is the right size for what I am looking at. He came back to tell me we don't have a cement slab- we have a few cement blocks and pieces of wood instead. So now I am looking for someone to pour us a cement slab. And I feel so stupid when people ask how old the roof, or the shed or whatever else is, and my answer is "I have no idea." But until my husband passed away, I never had to handle any of this. I picked, in some situations, what look I wanted, but he took care of all the business part of it. There was some question about how old the laminate floors were- we had 3 different laminates. I said that if Bob was alive, not only could he tell you the month and year each one was installed, he could tell you to the penny exactly what each cost.
I am not handling all of this very well. And to top it off, I went out to the yard to take a picture of the hot tub we want to get rid of, and stepped on some uneven pavers, and fell flat on my back. Thank God, my niece was here because I couldn't get up. That left me so sore, I thought I had undone the shots in my back, but I am feeling better now. Here's hoping things are more organized by Halloween.
Anne
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Anne, I sure hoped things were smoothing out, but in many ways they seem a bit worse. I'm more patient now than I use to be --- but I don't think I'd be doing any better than you. If this is how so much of this goes all I can think is thank goodness you didn't have at more damage. from the storm. Great that the work is excellent even if attendance is not. I hope he thinks things over because you I think have been quite fair about things and I'd like to see him respect that a bit more.
Thrilled that you seem no worse for wear for the fall. I think most of us -- one way or the other have usually let the men in life take care of many of the 'arrangements' of work projects,since men seem to do better in that dept. with each other. I hope your budget is not too shot for what you need and want done. I hope it starts coming together better else you have to go on vacation somewhere.
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Thank the Lord my husband made me pay attention to everythng that was done in our homes.....I use to think...why do I have to be bothered with this stuff (aren't you the man of the house)...that was back when I was trying to take care of 6 little ones and he would call me when I was doing something, and he was planning something (building, repairing, a problem, etc), and say....."Can you come here for a minute I want you to see something"...........of course I would grumble and swear all the way to where he was, but was smiling when I got there so I wouldn't hear....."one day I may not be here and you need to know these things"....
Well one day, that day came......and from 56 to 82 I have had to learn to live without the one person who always did the "things a woman couldn't do back then"......I use to envy my friends whose husbands put on the new toilet seat....the men who use to wash the wndows, and the storm sashes (remember those).....for their wives ....while I was doing it because my husband was out working trying to feed 8 people and keep a roof over our head.....his day did not end up at 5pm.....he did side jobs, and went to school at night to keep us afloat.........
So from 56 to 82 I look back to those days and "thank him" for showing me how to get along without him......he was gone at 57 years of age.....in my head and my heart till this day I look back and think 'you must have known somehow ...t you were preparing me to learn to live without you".............and I have.........
I have sons, and son-n-laws.....who do some things for me.....but sometimes rather then ask, I do it myself, or pay someone to do it for me......and I have taught my daughters .....Never live your life depending on "a man".....love him, make him happy....pray he is always by yours side.......but learn how to survie without him.....because you never know..........
My mother taught me that, I taught my daughters that, and they have taught my grandaughters that.......Its called survival...cause you never know......
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Love is extravagant in the price it is willing to pay, the time it is willing to give, the hardships it is willing to endure, and the strength it is willing to spend. Love never thinks in terms of "how little", but always in terms of "how much". Love gives, love knows, and loved lasts.
Joni Earecson Tada
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Sunny out today, but going to be cool all day. I have plenty to do -- just like most days here, so not being out of doors won't bother me. Starting tomorrow ( I hope ) we will get back into the early to mid 70's where it should be pleasant out of doors. Right now the furnace has been coming on for most of the morning so far. I don't mind that either.
Just glad there isn't any gray outside to have to see. When it is there I not only see it, but feel it and I'm glad to feel the sun on my shoulders when I am out of doors. The cats lay inside finding the good sunny spots coming thru the windows while the dogs come up on the deck to lay against the wall in the full sun. Everything benefits from the sun.
I hope you are all going to have a fine day.
Jackie
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We have a pretty day here, too. I walked the pavilion for 15 or 16 minutes this morning. The temperature was 60 degrees; it felt so good!
I came home and cleaned both bathrooms & the utility room, then I went outside & inspected the dogs' beds.
We have a 25' x 30' building that serves as workshop, 2nd garage, storage for lawn & garden equipment & dog house. In winter, we put down old quilts and beds from a previous year on the concrete floor & then put the current bed on top of that. I usually buy them new beds every other year, but when I took the beds out for airing and washing, one fell apart. So the girls will be getting new beds again this year. Roxanne is 10 years old, but doesn't act it. She still has the energy of a pup. Daizie is 9 and looks like she is at least 12. She is graying fast and appears to be having joint issues. The vet will probably put her on glucosamine chondroitin at the next visit. I will have to keep an eye on her as the weather cools. If it gets too cold - 40s - she will have to come in the house. She will absolutely hate that! Can't guard the yard from those pesky squirrels if you're stuck in the utility room!
I am finished for the day. I'm sore from the cleaning. I need to find a way to clean the tub in the main bathroom. Climbing in and out to clean the shower doors is hard on my knees & left hip. I have a turbo wand that works pretty well on the tub itself, but I still have to lean into the tub to clean because I am short. I end up breaking the job down into smaller tasks to get it done. I used to be able to clean this entire house in 4 hours. Now it takes me 2 1/2 - 3 hours just to do the bathrooms. Oh well, I don't rush and at least being retired lets me take as long as I need to get my work done .
Will likely walk again tomorrow morning, then dust and finally, head to the gym for a workout.
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How can you develop a self-concept linked to your untapped potential? First, you can decide on the kind of life you would like to lead in ten or fifteen years. This will give you a standard for making decisions about current activities and will reduce the inclination to compare yourself unfavorably to others. Learn to ask, "How would I handle this situation were I the person I hope to become?" And then take action in line with your vision.
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Pretty today -- sun is out. Not going to be sweltering by any means but we are going to start a warm-up of a bit. It will be welcome. Can't believe how much the furnace was on --- set at 73. So nice to get some natural warmth to return.
Not a lot to do today --- just refining some of the projects that have been started. It is sure nice to make progress after being stalled by having to help out elsewhere.
I hope all of you will have a fantastic day and will have some sun and warmth to help in that direction.
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Really need to dust, but not going to get it done today (or maybe not even at all). I had such a bad night..no sleep until after 4 am. My legs were just so painful. I could feel them "rippling" and they just plain hurt! I tried massage, icyhot, biofreeze, banana...nothing helped. I think climbing in & out of that tub to clean yesterday was too much.
Maybe I shouldn't be doing the outdoor or treadmill walking. My legs [thighs (front & back), knees, calves, shins & hips] always hurt during and after walking. I would have thought after 10 months that my muscles & joints would be used to the exercise. I'm not buying the whole arthritis thing. I had a little stiffness that is considered normal for a 60-something, but this has blown way up in the last year. My MO tells me that the letrozole is "aggravating your arthritis". My PCP doesn't believe it's arthritis, yet. I probably have the beginnings, but she doubts it would worsen this fast. I have so much pain when I sit down & even more when I try to stand up. My fingers hurt as well, but that doesn't interfere with my sleep or waking life. I don't have this kind of pain from the rest of my workout. My shoes are good & new...I went to a sport store & asked for help buying the right kind of shoes for walking...they fit well. I just don't know if I am doing something incorrectly or if maybe walking isn't the right exercise for me. I think I need to talk to the trainer. He didn't originally design my program to include walking. I asked him to add it because I like to walk. I am a normally active person. I am ,admittedly, new to a regular exercise program, but when I was working, I walked a lot, pushed heavy book carts, shelved, walked and ran a quarter mile track when I was a PE sub-teacher. I was not expecting this kind of pain.
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I am very fortunate...one of my sons has his cleaning woman come to my house every two weeks and they clean..anthing I ask the to do....Windows, shutters, floors, baseboards and the do the floors on their hands and knees if you can belive that.....that take out any trash and do both bathrooms....and make the bed after changing the sheets.....I am lucky....they even offered to clean and straighten the shed,...and at xmas offer to put up the tree and decorate it........I don't thnk I need them that often but my son insists.......I don't like him spending the money.....
He is a good son,,,,,,I have 6 children and all fo them are very good to me.....I am very lucky......
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Mornin all,
Since most of my posts have been on the "complaining", "venting" side, I thought I'd share some happier moments. I mentioned that my brother's children were coming down to go to Universal for the weekend. His DD came on Thurs because she's definitely a Daddy's girl and wanted some time with him without her 2 brother's. The boys weren't coming till Sat and I wouldn't see them because they were heading out for Universal from the airport.
On Thurs night we went to a local BBQ place that my brother& I love. Without my knowing, my brother had texted my youngest son and he and his wife joined us! I was amazed. As you know, I am used to 10 minute surprise visits from him at 10:30pm when he's hanging out with our neighbor. Plus, we had gotten together the Sun before- just my brother, my son, his wife and me. So I thought I wouldn't see him again till the holidays. Then Fri nite we went again to a place called Twin Peaks, and Tim ubered to meet us, with his wife coming as she finished work.The daughter that lives here also went both nights.
I love my brother for many reasons, one of them being the fall after Tim graduated HS. He watched all of his friends leave for college, and had just broken up with his first girlfriend. He Went into a deep depression, and finally said he had to get out of here. He suggested my going to my sister, which I vetoed because she had too many issues on her hands already. Then I thought of my brother. He was a widower, raising his three on his own. His youngest is only 6 mos older than Tim. He immediately said sure. He said he didn't have an extra bed, but they would figure it out. Tim stayed for 6 months, even got a job at a sandwich shop, and when he came back he was a different kid.
It is so much fun when any combination of the 5 of them get together, telling stories of their time together, having the rest of us laughing so hard we are crying. When we adopted Tim, my family was not totally happy about it. First off, we already had 3 bio kids and had already adopted Jamie when she was almost three. They couldn't understand any adoption at all, but Tim being bi-racial just totally threw them. Of course, as they got to know him, that changed, but my brother just totally accepted him unconditionally from the get-go.
We are going to a very strange occasion this weekend. At least 6 month's ago, my cousin's husband passed away. For some reason, they did not have a funeral. They decided to have a memorial for him this weekend. He was cremated, so we are going fishing at his favorite fishing spot to spread his ashes. Most of the people going are my age or older with a few of the next generation. None of us fish ever. Then back to their house for their son, a professional chef is making dinner for all of us. We are all arriving Fri eve. Yesterday started with texts from the widow, saying that we could all meet at this Irish Pub for dinner that night. Most of us replied with positive replies. Her one sister, who is barely on speaking terms with her, decided an Irish Pub, without Irish music, was unacceptable, so by early afternoon, she had rented a room for us with an Irish band, but it didn't serve food, so she was catering a cold buffet for all. I don't know exactly what happened, but we are back at the original Pub. We all responded alMOSt exactly the same- Nancy this is your event. We will be okay what ever we do, but honestly, the Pub sounds like the best option. Especially since we are all Irish ( some more than others) but her husband was not Irish at all. Gotta love family,
Anne
PS - I think they just moved my bed back into my bedroom!!
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What can you do right now to begin to turn your
life around? The very first thing is to start making
a list of things to be grateful for. This shifts
your energy and starts to shift your thinking.
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Oh the glory of a bed where you need it --- and if the bed can go back in -- sounds like a lot of other things can too. As to that, and the quote I'm sitting here thinking that 'little' things mean a lot. Like a bed, a brother, and a happy family that can have good times and look forward to more. You are so right Anne where Nancy is concerned. Despite the strange delay ( I'm sure it made sense to Nancy ) she is doing something for a special reason and shouldn't let anyone else have too much influence over HER personal choices about it. If she is like most women -- she would try to keep some middle ground in as many areas as is possible. Her sister sounds like a drama just waiting to happen. Funny how two in the same family can be so opposite.
Also thinking --- if you really do 'fish' all of you who basically never have might have a smashing good time. Sounds like it will be great. Enjoy !!!
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I went to the gym this morning (late) and did my workout, but no treadmill or pavilion walk. Today was a push day, so no legs were worked..that'll come on the third day. I have noticed that my right leg doesn't bother me..only the knee & that slightly. The problem is in the left leg - thigh, knee & shin. I will continue to NOT walk and see what happens. I see my PCP next month & will talk to her if need be.
Starting to think about Thanksgiving. We have hosted H's family every year. It's just that the family is getting smaller. We had MIL, her two sisters, H's two brothers, their wives & a nephew for many years. Over the past 4 years MIL, her sisters and H's younger brother have all died. That brother's wife prefers to be with her son & his family now. So it's just us and H's older brother & wife. We are such a tiny group now & our son has hinted that he may not be joining us this year. His birthday is the day before & he gets four days off for the holiday. I think he may be making plans to go somewhere with friends from work.
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Poppy, When the group is that small, consider eating out somewhere. We ate at the Hilton one T Day - because it was the only available place. The food was splendid. I would love to do it again sometime.
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