Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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To be playful is not to be trivial or frivolous, or to act as though nothing of consequence will happen. On the contrary, when we are playful with each other we relate as free persons, and the relationship is open to surprise; everything that happens is of consequence. It is, in fact, seriousness that closes itself to consequence, for seriousness is a dread of the unpredictable outcome of open possibility. To be serious is to press for a specified conclusion. To be playful is to allow for possibility whatever the cost to oneself. -James Carse
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Carole, I am interested in learning more about Air Tags too. I have used "find friend" on my iPhone to locate my DH before as he always keeps his phone in his pocket. He can do the same for me. It is reassuring.
Betrayal, I looked up my husband's gabapentin and he gets his automatically filled through Caremark, CVS's mail order. I prefer to pick my prescriptions up at the CVS because it gives me more control, especially when some of my prescription drugs were recalled. I fill my two pill boxes every Saturday. Both are for a week, one is for my morning meds, the other for evening. I really hate being on so many medications but the alternative isn't great either.
I am sorry to hear that Regan's class was cancelled. I thought of you because the dog rescue that my daughter got her puppy from now has two 5 month old Dalmations. Soooo cute! It's a great rescue organization called Home At Last. Maybe Ragen needs a friend? Ok, maybe not, but you can't blame me for trying to see that another Dalmation gets super pet parents!
illinois, sounds like you are ready for your procedure this week, both mentally and physically. Any chance you could go a day early and stay over-night at a hotel or motel so your wake up time and travel would be better the day of the procedure?
Karen, thinking of you! Thought of you a lot yesterday, I really hope this round of chemo is much better than the last time!
I have my PS appointment on Wednesday this week. I think it will be my last for at least a year. I am sore, especially under my arm and the side of my "implant" breast. A bigger problem for me is sleeping due to ever increasing neuropathy in my feet and legs. I don't know if Letrozole has anything to do with it. I am on month 6 of it and I know that was when I quit the last time due to increased cholesterol levels and pain. Honestly, I don't remember what kind of pain I felt then because I never thought I would go back on the drug.
I'm having my hair cut and colored this afternoon. I normally don't go on a Saturday, but my hairdresser is in high demand, so I take what I can get. I too want to go shorter this time. I don't have bangs, and don't want them again, so I don't think I will go too much shorter. It's shoulder length now.
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MM: Thanks for mentioning the Dalmatians at Home at Last. I did check them out and they are both males and beautiful. They seem to be Liver Dalmatians which is what we prefer but Regan would prefer to be the only dog given her distrust of other dogs. We are hoping we can get her comfort level to the point where she is more tolerant of other dogs, but as the adage goes "Once bitten, twice shy" seems to hold true for her. Our first Dal was a male but the last 4 have been female because we find them to be less head strong.
I don't use Caremark and have convinced my DH to stop using it since mail order meds are subjected to extremes in temperature when delivered. This is not only from your mailbox (we have rural box at foot of driveway), but delivery trucks, etc. Many meds are temp sensitive and also we have to be concerned about drug theft from mail box. I would rather trek to CVS to pick up meds. Can you switch from Letrozole? There are other AI's with sometimes less SE's.
Karen: hoping yesterday was kind to you and that having your family there is comforting.
Don't have an iphone so airtags would not work for us. Nice that you can track one another for safety reasons.
Illinoislady: wishing you luck with your procedure this week. Hoping that this is your last procedure for a good while.
Just readied dining room for Easter dinner tomorrow. I made an Easter tablecloth with matching napkins many moons ago and look forward to displaying it each year. Have one hyacinth that is still in bloom and have readied the others for transplant to outdoors. Will hold off on that until after Mother's Day which is when the danger of frost is gone from this area. Also the day I put out hummingbird feeder for my returning hummingbird. I was late last year and it buzzed the bay window to let me know it was back.
It is slightly sunny but cool today and expected to drop to freezing overnight. Reminds me of Easter's when I was a child and always having to have a coat for Easter.
Hope everyone has a happy Easter and for those celebrating Passover, a joyous time.
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Betrayal - sorry Regans class was cancelled. Hope DH can take him to the next class.
Taco - thanks for the information on the air tags. My DH and I have an upcoming trip, so we’ll have to check them out.
Carole - are you watching any of the Masters? Or should I say - rain delays? Those trees coming down yesterday were pretty scary.
Karen - hope your treatment went smoothly yesterday and that you're enjoying your family's visit.
Mavericksmom - I switched to anastrozole after 6 months on letrozole. Letrozole caused me GI issues. It's been 2 years and I have had no issues with anastrozole. I also fill two pill cases every Saturday. Different pill cases to support timing of when I take my meds. I take two different mg of gabapentin 400mg during the day and 600mg at bedtime. That seems to help keep my neuropathy in my hands and feet manageable.
Petite - it’s good to declutter. We spent a year getting rid of stuff before we moved.
Illinois - how long will you stay in hospital after your heart procedure?
Learned about mandala journals earlier today. It’s an interesting way of journaling and expressing how you’re feeling. Every once in a while I try journaling, but usually it’s when I’m winding down at night and too tired to write.
Happy Easter to those who celebrate.
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It is a gorgeous day her today. A beautiful sun which helps light up the blossoms on the redbud trees here. The Redbuds start just after the Bradford Pears. Also most of the Magnolia blossoms are quite thinned out now. I so love those trees when it seems every blossom opens full up at the same time. Our periwinkle groundcover has been in bloom for some time. It only blooms in Spring and the rest of the year is just green leaves. I'm going to give it some plant food this year as last year it seemed slow to reproduce itself. We don't have great soil here since a lot of it is clay.
Well, the V.A. sent me an I-Pad so I could to tele-health with them and I took one look at the instructions and decided to send the thing right back. I likely might have but maybe they get that sort of reaction a lot. One of the set-up technicians called me. I never would have called, so guess it was a good thing. He kept working with me until I agreed to let him walk me through some of it. I think as I age some instructions pages tend to overwhelm me when normally I have been able to separate things out into helpful categories -- like, things I could do, things that might be troublesome and things I think might be impossible. This guy was so smooth that before I knew it he had me establishing a password. So. the upshot is that the box I had ready for the I-Pad to go back is now being used to entertain my cats who dearly love boxes of all kinds and the I-Pad is in my desk drawer.
When we go across the river very early Thurs. morning, I am told the procedure may take as long as three hours. Seems like quite a long time to me, but then I know nothing. They will require me to spend that night Thurs. night) with them and they have accommodations in another part of the hospital for my Dh to stay. It might have been possible to put us up overnight the night before but do to the kid's schedule here and all the animals we care for on a daily basis it seemed easier to go in the wee hours the morning oft he procedure. SIL will drive us over Thurs. morning and pick us up Friday. The kids won't have to be too responsible for the animals for too long that way.
I really do hope that I can start to be able to back off the large amt. of medical visits I've made but am happy that I actually do have a way to do tele-appts now which would really help me. Also would help my car. We have a lot of miles on my car. Around 158,000 miles. Also, the trip to Marion does use up three hours just in car travel time and usually is messy for my pill schedule at the same time.
I will have to look up this mandala journaling as I've not heard of that.
I hope you ae all having a beauty of a day.
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Hi Illinoislady,
I saw you were interested in mandala journaling, and I thought I would pop in to give some resources.
This article explains what a mandala is: http://www.arttherapyblog.com/art-therapy-ideas/healing-with-mandala-art-a-multi-cultural-idea-worth-exploring/
And this article provides some good guidance/prompts to use when approaching creating your own mandala: https://www.creativecounseling101.com/how-to-do-mandala-art-therapy.html
Hope these are helpful.
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Mods, thank you so much. I have already begun reading the first article. I will go back and re-read, and then start the second one. I think it is quite an interesting concept. Many yrs. since I did a journal which was part journal, part poems. I'm looking forward to learning more. Thank you again.
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Illinois - sorry I didn’t provide an explanation about mandala journals. Glad the Mods did so.It was an interesting exercise and I think if I find myself needed that type of outlet I would use mandala journal technique. Thank you Mods for the links.
Can’t sleep and the cats are crowding my legs. Probably should not have picked up my phone. It’ll be hard to fall back to sleep.
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Treatment #2 has been a little easier than #1. I came home and took a long nap and slept on and off most of the day. Little stamina. Yesterday I felt a little better so that was good. I've been up since 4:30am and my stomach is not right so I too a compazine. Will see how the day goes.
My DH and DD#2 took care of all the food for the 1st two sedars, Shabbat dinner and Shabbat lunch. Now we need to figure out the menu for the next few days. I have an idea for mains - its just the sides. DS is going to try to come for dinner Monday night so he can see his sister one more time.
Been snacking the past two nights when I get up so I've put a little weight cack on. But then I wake up and not hungry.
The temp is heating up here - should be in the low 80s T, W - too hot for my blood this time of year.
Happy Easter to all who celebrate. Have a great Sunday.
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Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
illinoislady, thinking of you, just think, next week at this time, your procedure will be over and you will be home and on your way to being a better, healthier version of yourself!
Betrayal, I love that you made an Easter tablecloth. Picture? I completely understand about the dalmatian pups from Home at Last. Regan is better off being an only dog.
I really wanted one of the chihuahua mix puppies, but now is not the time for us to take on that responsibility. I know that if and when I am ready to get a puppy or older dog, that the right dog will be available. Adopting at the right time and not on impulse makes for good pet parents. I do get so much joy just scrolling through all those sweet puppy pictures!
Karen, so happy to read that this time Chemo was better than the first time! You deserve "better" for all you have been through! I hope time goes slowly while your DD#2 and DS are with you!
I took Advil last night to help with the pain in my legs. Not sure what the cause is, but the numbness and pain keep me from getting a good nights sleep. It helped a little so I will probably keep doing that until I see my doctors.
Cardplayer, if my leg issues are from the Letrozole, good to know there is another AI that may help!
My abdomen has been giving me trouble too. Again, too soon to think it is anything serious. I was told to keep wearing the abdominal binder during the day, so maybe that is contributing to my issues. I have blood work this week and several different doctor appointments scheduled in the next few months. I will address the issues with the appropriate doctorsand go from there. I think my blood pressure medication needs adjusting too.
Beautiful sunny day, but cool. I can't believe my next door neighbor is mowing their lawn on Easter, but maybe they don't celebrate or maybe it is the only time they can do it? Fortunately we have fairly small yards.
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Mistakes aren't just our teachers; they're also our motivators. They cause us to reexamine our choices, revise our plans, and, in some cases, reconsider the way we live our lives. And change them for the better. . . .
The person who makes no mistakes doesn't usually make anything. And when you learn to see your mistakes for what they are-- compulsory education--the harder you fall, the higher you'll bounce.
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Beautiful sunny day here. Looking out it doesn't seem too breezy either. Kate and SIL are going to the park in the little town of Wamac ( it is right next to Centralia and one of those things where you don't know you've entered another town) for the big Easter Egg hunt they do every year put on by the Outlaws Bilker's Club, They will have 25,000 eggs they say. So they are going with their grandson who is a little over a yr. old but is really advanced. As Great Grands I would love to go but Dh has lots of trouble standing around with his back so we have avoided the parades and other things for a while. They have promised to take lots of pictures.
Karen great to hear your news. I hope this becomes a trend for you and goes a little better each time.
Maverick, my dh takes a couple of Tylenol pm's a while before he goes to bed so his leg and foot pain will be dull enough so he can go to sleep. I admit, I have no reality on being kept awake at night due to pain. Mine seems to be just because. Way easier that what you and my Dh describe. Doesn't happen very often for me either.
It is getting quite close to time to get our lawn tractors out and ready for our mowing season. We may ( have to work on it a bit ) see about getting Dh's brothers Gravely zero-turn lawn tractor. He has not used it in over three yrs. He is still living at the assisted living residence. He continues to talk of going back 'home' to his house but that is not going to happen. So we were told to take the mower but need to re-affirm this gift since that was over a year ago.
In the meantime, I'll have to be thinking of cleaning the deck furnishings and doing the windows -- mainly with one hand but that is okay. I do now have experience with only having one arm to work with so it will just take some extra time. It will keep me busy. but that is not a bad thing.
I hope you all enjoy your day whatever you do.
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I haven't posted since 2020, but I visit the website every day and think of you all as my family, even though I am a silent member.
Long story short - - my husband suffered with many health issues - - dialysis for 13 years, legally blind, diabetic, heart problems, many mobility problems due to broken bones, busted right elbow and a bunch of other stuff. I retired from teaching at age 65 so that I could become a full- time caregiver. Then I was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to my lungs. (2019) DH passed away November 2020 from a heart attack.
I am glad that I have avoided Covid so far but I am still dealing with being the executor of my mother's estate. I won't feel really retired until all of that is resolved.
I have been working with a therapist to deal with anxiety and depression which I wasn't able to shake on my own. I was prescribed Zoloft which caused Drug Induced Liver Injury back in September. It took 5 months to recover full liver function and I was off all medications including Femara & Verzenio. Scary times!
Coming here to read about your lives has made a difference in mine. As many have said, this is the club that no one wants to, join but this is such a special place for us. It is comforting to come here to vent, to celebrate and to learn from each other.
Thanks to everyone for reading my story.
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Welcome Back Lily! I read your story and I am so sorry for your loss and all that you are dealing with! I would be shocked if you didn't have anxiety and depression! Very glad you are working with a therapist. I know I get overwhelmed so much faster now that I am older, than I ever did! I hope you do more than just read the posts. Everyone here can relate to at least one of the things you are going through. We are here for support, so feel free to express whatever and however you want to!
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lilyfrombeppu, good to heart from you. Certainly, sounds like you have had a very full plate for a very long time. I think a study was done at one time and it was found that given the opportunity to switch, people would keep their own issues and problems rather than take on someone else's.
Sorta makes me feel we are never really as alone as we sometimes feel and that un-seen angels walk with us and help us keep going helping to create a way for us to do the things we have to. When we listen to the problems and upsets of others, I think they often sound far worse and even when those of ours are similar we got through and they didn't seem so bad on a personal level like we are reading from others.
This is a marvelous place to spend time with others as they walk difficult paths and it helps us to build our can-do spirit as strong as we can. I hope you will return often and know that we are always alive with hope and possibilities for others along with ourselves Many hugs to you.
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jasinda, hello. I don't know that anyone here reads Spanish and I can neither read nor write it despite my yrs. in California. I just want you to know that someone cares that you are here. Hopefully, there is someone who does speak and write the language who can help you. You have come to a caring, loving, secure place. I'm hoping that you find everything you need here. Blessings to you.
IllinoisLady
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Welcome back Lily. Sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and all that you’re dealing with. I gladthat you’re finding therapy helpful. I hope you’ll visit often and share any news about your life if you feel comfortable.
Welcome jasinda.
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Welcome "home," Lily--for this place feels like home. Condolences for all you've been through and hugs for whenever you need them--just say the word.
Bienvenidos, jasinda. That's pretty much the extent of my Spanish, except for signs & billboards here in Chicago. Thus far, in Spanish I can tell who are the best workers' comp attorneys, which radio DJ plays the most hits & oldies (his nickname is "La Ley," pretty funny because I'm a lawyer myself), that kids prefer Bimbo bread, which hospitals treat whole people and not just patients, which travel agency sells foreign money orders, why you should wear a mask and get vaccinated, not to walk between train cars because the tracks are dangerous, etc. Went to dinner tonight and was surpised to overhear the waiter at the next booth reciting the kids' menu in Spanish...and I understood most of it. But if I have to actually speak it? Deer in the headlights.
Karen, so relieved that this second chemo went easier on you. Glad to hear you're noshing and gaining a little weight.
If you don't have an iPhone (not everyone is in the "Apple Ecosystem"), there is a similar tag device called Tile that works with Android phones. Good idea to hide the Air Tag in the suitcase lining--my Away's lining unzips for washing it.
Sorry I've been AWOL--my time's been occupied between Passover, making my basement a more comfy place for all of us to retreat during the next tornado warnings, dealing with a plague of tiny bathroom ants, getting ready for my Ireland trip (gathering travel-size and dual-voltage things and shopping for ones I need but lack), various medical & self-care appts., and indulging Heidi. I think she's nearly deaf, her eyesight is fading and she's got more than a little dementia--but she seems content and is super-affectionate, as if she's reliving her kitten years, considering me as the mama she never really had as a feral. (When she kneads my chest--purring, squealing & nuzzling me--I have to remind her that "there's nothing in there"). As she's 18+ (almost 90 in human years) I cherish every good day we have together, finicky though she may be about her wet food. She grooms a lot and consequently keeps trying to hack up hairballs--when she succeeds (every few days) it can get messy, but nothing like what I went through with Happy. Her vet appt. is this Thurs.
As for coffee, Bob loves our Keurig, which is quick and convenient for him early in the morning. To me, it makes drinkable but not particularly delicious coffee. My morning (ok, midmorning) ritual after feeding Heidi & taking my meds is to make a single-cup pourover drip--grinding the beans, boiling the water till the temp is just right, preheating the mug, weighing and timing the brew, doing the circular pours, etc. I use a 10-oz. Ember mug (a gift from Gordy) that keeps the coffee piping hot till I finish it. For espresso, I also alternate between my big Italian rig and my little Nespresso Pixie. I found long ago that if I make a pot, it gets cold & stale too fast. (And Bob likes very dark roast because he hates acidity--which is accentuated if a light-roast coffee gets cold); but I like light-to-medium for the balanced taste).
I can't imagine using the same bag or can of coffee for an entire season--when I go to the grocery, I often find that they're selling beans that are staler than I give or throw away. I didn't start drinking coffee till I was in college--loaded with cream & sugar, (how I miss those Chock Full O' Nuts cafes!) and then cappuccinos & cannolli in Little Italy. But when I went on Weight Watchers and saw how the powdered milk turned it gray and the Sweet & Low tasted, well, "saccharine" because that's what it is, I switched to black (instant espresso, that is). When we got married & moved to Seattle, I used to grind A&P Eight O'Clock beans in a blender and brew in our wedding-gift percolator. Then on a day trip to Vancouver, I discovered Murchie's. And then Starbucks opened up in the U. Village mall. All they sold were beans, teas, spices, chunks of chocolate and coffee accessories. But one day around Thanksgiving a giant copper & brass double-lever espresso machine (topped with brass eagles) appeared behind the counter, and they gave out little sample cappuccinos. Alas, the behemoth got sold right after New Year's--and they got me hooked on varietals, black of course. Bought a blade grinder and a Melitta filter cone & carafe, which started me on the "road to caffeinated perdition". My giant steel Thermos was my traveling companion during the three years I commuted 45 miles at zero-dark-thirty to law school in Tacoma. (Perhaps that's why I sleep in now whenever I can, because I can).
We went to L. Woods on first Seder night--no ceremony but portions big enough to choke a horse. Couldn't even get halfway through dessert. Had enough leftovers to do a full meal second night. I love matzo, especially Yehuda brand--be it whole wheat, plain, or egg. And alas, I've been overindulging (macaroons & candies too). Tonight after we got home from Easter dinner at the Palm, I had just my daily "Talmudic minimum" piece. You're supposed to have a piece at least the size of an olive...but the sages never specified the size--Niçoise, kalamata, or Castelvetrano.
Got my latest bloodwork back--pleasantly surprised to find I'm not anemic, and that my blood sugar is below 100 for the first time since my bc diagnosis in 2015. My "monogam" panel is stable, acc to my heme-onc, whom I see on Wed. But my kidneys, per my dismal GFR, could be in better shape--I just can't bring myself to drink enough water. I'm trying, though: late at night as I plow through my DVR, every time I want a snack I try to take a few sips instead.
My sis turns 70 today. Yesterday (Easter) was the kids' anniversary, but Gordy & Bob both had to work so we took them out to Carnivale (their choice) Friday night.
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Slept from 10:15 to 4:15 with only waking up once - didn't need to sleep on the sofa.
My DH, DS, DD#2 all love their coffee and each have their own way to brew it and type of bean. DH uses a percolator - DD#2 french press - Me, can't stand the stuff. Don't like the taste of anything coffee Never liked coffee. Haven't drank soda is almost 17 years. I drink water - but lately it's tasted weird so not dinking as much, seltzer and herbal tea. Only recently started drinking ice tea.
Weight is back down
I thought I ate a fair amount yesterday. Taking Pepcid AC twice daily and compazine once or twice daily - at least when I get up. The Zofran doesn't do much for me and binds me up.Working today, so I'm sure DD#2 or DH will cook dinner. DS is coming over. Salmon, quinoa with sauteed veggies and a salad - pretty easy dinner to make, but I'm sure I'll be wiped out. Menu is planned out for the week. DD#2 make a huge pot of chicken soup for Shabbat lunch. We made a chicken pie topped with mashed potatoes last night. Still 4 containers of soup left.
Spent 4 hours yesterday working on a class assignment just to get caught up for last week. Still 2 more lessons to do then the final project. Also need to finishup my book study and the summary for part of my evaluation. One more observation. I don't not like being observed with kids as I fly by the seat of my pants as right now, I only have a few kids I pull out of class, the rest are push in.
Sandy - have a great trip to Ireland.
Welcome back Lily.
Happy Monday
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Sandy, great to get caught up on how you are doing! I didn't know you were a lawyer! I wish someone in my family had gone into law. I find it interesting but my mind can't process the "legal" writing and cases. As soon as I start to read any legal document, my mind says "these are a lot of fancy words, just get to the point!" LOL I feel the same about reading anything to do with psychology. I am more wired for science, which makes perfect sense to me. I can read research studies and medical reports with ease, thus the reason I worked in a veterinary office and spent over 7 years doing agricultural research.
Sounds like you are ready for your trip to Ireland! So exciting! I can't wait to hear all about it when you return. Just know, I expect to see pictures too! No pressure! Seriously, it is so nice to see everyone's photo's. They are relaxing, like "photo therapy!"
Karen, I am amazed that you are working today. I assume your immune system hasn't been compromised? You are going through so much and working through it all. I am retired now, feeling unwell with far less serious issues, and feeling incredibly thankful I didn't have to go to work today! It is so good to hear your DD and DH are doing the cooking and being so helpful at home! That kind of support means so much!
Another sunny day here. I am going to take a walk in my neighborhood this morning. It is in the low 40's now, but will go up to 65 later today. My kind of weather!
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I forgot to add, whoever mentioned AAA TripTik in an earlier discussion, I found one from our house to Boston MA and back, while cleaning out my desk! I had been saving maps from trips we've taken pre-Covid. Threw them out, most way outdated, but kept the TripTik so I can show my grandkids how our generation used to do things pre-technology! I actually still prefer a map to "mapques," but use both when traveling.
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Perhaps the final step in the healing of all wounds is the discovery of the capacity for compassion, an intuitive knowing that no one is singled out in their suffering, that all living beings are vulnerable to loss, attachment, and limitation. It is only in the presence of compassion that we can show our wounds without diminishing our wholeness. -Rachel Naomi Remen
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Happy Monday. I hope every has a good week. Will be sending you healing vibes this week Illinois as you head into surgery on Thursday. And am glad that you feel strong enough Karen to go to work. Sending you healing vibes as well.
Been enjoying pictures from DD this morning. Her in-laws are visiting from Florida, so they're getting time with the baby. They gave her a cute little Easter outfit and bunny. They're snowbirds and will be returning to upstate NY in another month or two.
Sounds like you've been busy getting ready for your trip Sandy and celebrating Passover and Easter. When do you leave for Ireland?
My DB#1 arrives for his visit on Thursday. He and my SIL have been in Toronto for last 10 days visiting with his children and grandchildren and celebrating Passover. He's considering moving back to Toronto from Hong Kong, so are are looking at different areas. We'll be celebrating my other DB#2 70th birthday next Saturday. Bought him some scotch that he wanted rather than his usual sweater. We'll be getting together with 18 family members on Saturday for brunch since it's been 10 years since my DB#1 has visited North America.
DH discovered that one of our front bedroom windows was broken on the inside. He's getting estimates. Now we just need to determine the timing since it takes two weeks to schedule.
I'm with you mavericksmom. It's a beautiful day. I've done my morning cleaning and plan to take a walk this afternoon. We have a beautiful sunny day. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Lily your plate has been full with life events. Condolences & HUGS.
Jasinda I missed your post but welcome to the group. We vacationed in Puerto Rico for about 12 years, but my Spanish is lacking.
Karen it’s good to hear the chemo was easier this past Friday than it was the week before.
Our Easter was fun. We celebrated a neighbors 75th birthday as well as his big cake. Foods were delicious and everyone enjoyed themselves.
Today I ran to get my new tires put on. Turned out the online company delivered 2 different size tires. UGH. They took the doughnut off and put a new tire on, but left the other on until we get the correct tire. They say in 24 hours we’ll have it. I just want this over with.
Thinking good thoughts on all medical procedures for this week. I’m not sure when I’ll get to jump back in here, company keeps us busy. It’s hot,it’s humid and we could get rain - I believe over the next 5 days.
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Another gorgeous day here. A mild breeze but the sun is out bright enough to ensure delight outside. I hope you will all have a beautiful day and a beautiful week. I'm just doing things I see need to be done. So nothing truly fun but neesds accomplishing
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I'm happy to see that some people are having beautiful days. It's 47 and raining in Seattle. We're living up to our stereotype
Wishing everyone having medical procedures an easy time with good results.
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I leave for Dublin on Saturday--hopefully, before predicted showers put a "ground stop" into effect at O'Hare. (At least the BA lounge, which my Aer Lingus biz class tkt lets me use, has great free food & drinks).
Ah, TripTiks! I recall going to AAA and enjoying planning the routes in person, with their agents. Cars still come with "map pockets" and "map lights." Things even millennials have never encountered (and never will):
1. "Giving a signal" by calling yourself person-to-person to let your family know you've arrived; station-to-station calls were expensive, but person-to-person was free if your requested party was unavailable.
2. Getting up to change the TV channel (much less adjusting "horizontal" or "vertical hold").
3. Phone books, Directory Assistance (411). and calling "WEather 6-1212" for weather reports (or phoning for the daily pollen count recording).
4. Tape decks (and even now CD players) in cars.
5. "Dial-up" internet (because phones haven't used dials in nearly 50 years and nobody uses a landline to reach their ISP).
6. "Full-service" gas stations, where an attendant pumps your gas and washes your windshield, and you get a discount if you choose self-service.
7. Deciding between "leaded/hi-test" and "unleaded" gasoline--"leaded" was the "regular" default (later the "premium" option) and "unleaded" was low-octane that'd make your engine "knock."
8. Independent neighborhood grocery stores (no, not superettes, corner shops or bodegas) that often delivered and where you could run a tab. The (non-chain) corner drugstore, too--as well as "dry goods" stores. The closest pharmacies came to chains were those affiliated with Rexall.
9. The A&P--we never really considered it a "supermarket"--had those wooden floors and smelled like the coffee beans (8 O'Clock and Bokar) in dispensers, with the giant grinders beneath.
10. "Be kind, rewind," because nobody rents or even plays videotapes any more. (For that matter, remember LaserDiscs)? Corollary: announcers saying "let's go to the videotape."
11. "Pulling the lever" to vote for a candidate. (Remember mechanical voting machines in booths)? Even, since the 2000 debacle, "punch (number)" to vote for a candidate or entire slate.
12. Paying for refills on your coffee--most diners didn't even "top up" your cup. If it got cold, you had to buy another cup.
13. The Automat (admittedly a NYC thing). Hot water and condiment packets were free, so struggling actors often lived on "ketchup soup" (as portrayed by Marlo Thomas in the first episode of "That Girl"). Another NYC thing: Carvel frozen custard stands.
14. "Nielsen families:" selected households with set-top boxes to record viewing habits and determine TV shows' ratings. And TV shows that had a single sponsor. (Live variety shows often had the hosts doing the commercials themselves).
15. "Top 10 (or 20, or 40) hit" countdowns on radio stations. Transistor radios, with single earpieces, you could put under your pillow at night to fool your parents--and pull in AM stations from distant cities. And FM being strictly for classical music. Regular news reports on music stations.
16. Milk deliveries (and the days when the "convenience store" mainly sold milk & other dairy). Bread delivery vans and produce pushcarts too.
17. Greengrocers. (And fishmongers & butcher shops are disappearing).
18. "Hand laundries" (no, not laundromats)--you took your business shirts there, where they were also starched (or not), pressed and folded. (For me, as recently as the late '80s).
19. The white-uniformed "Good Humor Man" (always a man), whose small truck (or sometimes a tricycle with a freezer chest) sold only frozen Good Humor ice cream novelties and ice cream in "Dixie" cups with wooden spoons (your choice of chocolate, vanilla, or chocolate/vanilla). Didn't play any melodies (like the later Mister Softee trucks), just rang bells to herald his arrival. Here in Chicago, though we still have the pedal-pushing "paleta" vendors.
I would have added the phrase "you sound like a broken record," but vinyl has enjoyed a retro-cool renaissance among even Gen-Z.
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Ah Sandy. Memory Lane -- all so famaliar and taking me back a long, long time.
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Worked wiped me out!! I figured it would, but I need it. I'm not even going for a walk as I feel that will be too much and you all know how much I like my walks.
I wear a KN95 at work all day. I have been since Dx. It is hard wearing a mask for 8 hours. I took it off at recess duty and if I'm in my office alone which isn't much of the day.
75 today and 80s tomorrow and Wednesday.
Sandy - love the memory lane!
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My DSIL sent me this link. It is for all cat and Bohemian Rhapsody lovers everywhere. Enjoy.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXezLv_5RaY