Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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Petite, you should get interest in addition to the original amount of overpayment.
Wren, that's a good suggestion. I do wear a tinted sunscreen and some eye makeup when I "dress up." I use a little mascara on a daily basis. The sunscreen is daily, too. So far I'm liking the silver gray and not getting color is a considerable savings of money and also time. I can always go back to color.
We lit the gas fireplace last night for the first time this fall/winter season. My laptop says it's 47 degrees outside. It's also sunny. I may venture out to some stores today.
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The natural world teaches us the power of change. As seasons shift, I see the purpose and beauty of life's cyclicality. I see the promise of spring, the ripening of summer, the bounty of harvest and that mysterious containment of winter. All seasons work for the good. So it is, too, with the changing cycles of my life. As I surrender to the wisdom of a higher plan, I discover in all circumstances the opportunity for growth and expansion. There is no season in my life that is without worth. There is no season in my life that does not unfold my highest good. Challenged by difficult times, I consciously choose to affirm the goodness of life's timing.
Julia Cameron
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Good morning. 40 so a bit chilly out. Doesn't sound like it will go down any and maybe up although summer is definitely over. Leaves still on the trees are very thin. It is not my favorite time of yr. but more for the fact that it is harder for anyone with a few yrs. on them to navigate in winter —walking or driving. I do (for the most part) like the seasons and really missed them the last few yrs. we lived in California.
Likely will be a lazy Saturday. Things to do but easier to not force a plan. Seems when I 'plan' it goes awry very easy and if I just 'let' it happen then the pressure to produce doesn't interfere as much. Hard to believe how fast the yr. is slipping by now.
Saying hi to all. I'm on the next page so have lost track of who posted what on last page. Wishing all well.
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Finished closet decluttering and have a large leaf bag of tops to go to a donation center. Need to look for Battered woman one locally. However, found items I had sorted through and bagged but now they need to leave. Most are costume jewelry I had and no longer want. DD had separated out ones she wanted but they are still here, so she needs to take them. I have a small bin of ones for DGD and will give them to her most likely next week. Then I have a box of "leftovers" that I may give to DS for when they have their next yard sale. He might be able to make a few bucks for them.
Then went back to primary bedroom closet and sorted through some shoes so they will be the next declutter focus. I dusted these bins I have to keep my sneakers in where the shoes stand upright, ran the dust mop under the shelving units and found a pair of navy flat shoes that had been shoved underneath. They are keepers. The shelving units store sweaters, purses and sandals plus some other odds and ends. I expect this will be a challenging area because I will have to try items on and then decide to keep or donate so it will be one unit at a time and there are 2 of them. Now that winter clothing has been transferred to main closet, I can then determine what gets worn, what doesn't and plan on a decluttering at the end of the season. It will be easier this way since I have lots of jeans I need to go through as well. Seeing them means I have to wear them or donate if they don't fit.
It is a gray, cloudy day after 2 days of rain which was much welcomed. Some areas got appreciable amounts of snow, one area got 13 inches, but we only got the rain. It is barely 50 degrees and breezy.
petite1, good to hear from you.
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Wasn't finished with post. petite1, when the IRS double billed me for my mother's income tax after her death, they caught it and sent back what I had paid plus a nice interest payment.
carole, if you have been a light blonde for most of the last years and now are silver gray, you may find that there is very little difference in your skin tones/ makeup. I was an ash blonde, fair skinned and now use the same makeup.
My MIL wore a black wig for the 40 plus years I knew her and had worn it for many years prior. My SIL is following in her mother's footsteps though she chose dark brown wigs instead of black and they are the ones whose make-up didn't go with the change in their skin tones. Both were olive skinned but became fairer over time. We tried to convince MIL to choose a lighter wig, but she stuck to her guns insisting it looked "natural". Yup, only if you were blind.
My mother never dyed her hair and while she lived to 96, she had some gray hairs but never went full gray like she wanted. I am mostly silver gray with a few brown streaks that are on the back of my head. Don't miss the expense nor the time it took to maintain my ash blonde highlights.
Hope everyone has a great day.
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Betrayal: I got a good hint for clearing clothes closets several years ago. Turn all the hangers the same way on the rod. After you wear something, turn the top of the hanger to face the other way. I found it embarrassing the number of things I never touched in a year.
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Minus Two — What a fantastic hint for Betrayal and un-worn/used clothes. I see these things and think it such a commonsense solution. I think of myself as a commonsense person — but never thought of such an easy straight-forward solution.
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Studies of volunteers have shown there is a benefit to performing acts of love for other people. The irony is that it is actually in your best interest to be selfless. The things you do for the benefit of others not only make you feel fulfilled, but they also increase your chances of living a long and happy life. Remember that an act of love always benefits at least two people .Bernie Siegel
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I’m way behind. We arrived Friday about 6pm. Same routine of saying hi to all who are out and then dragging our stuff inside. Only difference this time is due to hurricane guests, we stripped beds too.
The yearly power wash hasn’t hit my house yet so my lanai furniture is still inside my house. Fingers crossed tomorrow they get to us, then furniture will be out. I’ve vacuumed around (guests w 3 kids) but can’t use the iRobot until lanai furniture is out.
When I left in June, as I was filling up the car gas tank, I noticed the rear passenger tire was flat. I filled it, but told partner we needed to bring down the tire from NY for that car. Malibu vs Impala. Good thing we did; it’s flat. But with power washers no cars can be in the driveway. It’s in the garage; Monday we’ll jack it up and take that tire with the one we brought down to swap them out at BJ’s or Walmart. Need to use the rim. A job! May wait until Tuesday because we have a lot to get to.
Betrayal, we had those carrots too in NY. I tossed them in the garbage the night before we left. My niece was coming to take foods, and I mentioned to take the carrots. Glad I saw the news that night.
Gym suits, that’s a memory from the past. My sister is 7 years older, so in 6th grade I was able to use one she had. But it was green, and all the new ones were dark blue, little cap sleeve, and a blend that never wrinkled. You could tell at a glance all of us that had older sisters! We bought me a new blue one. HA! Lasted 7 years, 6th grade thru graduation. We couldn’t wear anything but it - if you’re chilly/cold, run some laps and you’ll warm up.Carole, I’ve gone to dark blonde hair. White snow cap roots were too hard to keep up with when it was medium brown. I told all the FL ladies, now I know why you were all blondes when I met you 9 years ago! Most have gone white/grey by now.
Harley, great news on your clear PET scan!
Wren , that’s a good idea on a makeup consult. Once I’m settled I’ll look to get it done.
Petite, I remember the IRS snafu. I think they might pay you interest too.Jackie, it’s been colder here in FL too. 49 yesterday morning. When I went out to get rid of dead plants - lost a jasmine and a potted hibiscus, it was 59 with full sun and felt great. Good temps to do yard work. I wore jeans and a long sleeve tee.
Minus, good suggestion on hangers. I have clothes in FL & NY that I know I haven’t worn. I’ve got some here with me that I intend on giving to the smaller ladies - felt crazy packing them but they can be used by others here.
That’s it for me. I need to get back outside, the back garden has some broken branches and the banana tree needs tending to. But I’d like to sit & do nothing. Maybe watch some football. Have a great Sunday!
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