tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post6335202262280006050..comments2023-11-13T21:12:34.165-08:00Comments on One Fixer-Upper: Sometimes Up and Sometimes DownLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-9460026835750523522016-08-14T21:56:59.415-07:002016-08-14T21:56:59.415-07:00I just finished "The Girl on the Train",...I just finished "The Girl on the Train", and before that, "The Nightingale" and "All the Light We Cannot See". Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-62730567357197753452016-08-14T02:12:25.344-07:002016-08-14T02:12:25.344-07:00I read mostly light fiction now. I like mysteries ...I read mostly light fiction now. I like mysteries and 'who done its." I belonged to a book club for awhile and read a number of books that I never would have chosen. It forced me to stretch a little, but I'm content to read mainly for pleasure nowadays.<br /><br />Truer words have never been spoken, "stand upright and walk a few steps." That's what it's all about. When my father could no longer walk after a stroke, I received a quick lesson in the importance of being able to stand upright and walk a few steps. I moved in with him and became his caregiver. Getting to the bathroom and taking care of your own business is a big deal.<br /> Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-60273029193604123242016-08-13T10:46:08.300-07:002016-08-13T10:46:08.300-07:00We don't have inside malls around here but I c...We don't have inside malls around here but I could do the Walmart walk. My only objection to walking in those kind of stores is the floors are slick as glass. Makes me very nervous about falling.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-16244839138527532692016-08-13T10:44:35.770-07:002016-08-13T10:44:35.770-07:00I downloaded 'Off Script' to my Kindle. It...I downloaded 'Off Script' to my Kindle. It sounds interesting. I'll check on 'The Founding Brothers" to see what I think about it. Yes, thinking of others in always a good way to bring yourself out of the dumps.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-71226612218110080622016-08-13T09:27:51.985-07:002016-08-13T09:27:51.985-07:00It is a bit scary and lonely when you realize you ...It is a bit scary and lonely when you realize you are at the top of the living family tree. Still it beats being around the roots. <br />I am glad you are exercising and hope you can get Bob to try also. It really does make a difference. Sometimes when the weather is icky, I go to Walmart and walk briskly around the store only half ways shopping for about an hour or so. Yeah, I know--- the dreaded store-- but it can also be a tool and is cool and dry. Just take the basket so you don't impulse buy--my weakness. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-15672010758368359892016-08-13T04:39:06.245-07:002016-08-13T04:39:06.245-07:00I've got a few books lined up on my Kindle:
O...I've got a few books lined up on my Kindle:<br /><br />Off Script by Josh King who is an "Advance Man" who orchestrates campaigns, stage crafting etc. I'm fascinated by the behind the scenes people of political campaigns. I think they tell the real story.<br /><br />The Science of Aging Well by Mark Williams MD. A physicians guide to a healthy mind, body and spirit.<br /><br />The Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis. 1790 - 1800 The fragility of our nation at that time and the challenges of the political leaders of this time.<br /><br />I'm glad that you are trying to keep physically active Linda. It is hard to get through those sad times. I find that when I focus on others it helps me to get through those down in the dumps kind of days. Sending hugs!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-83096578202826045212016-08-12T21:18:23.461-07:002016-08-12T21:18:23.461-07:00Yes, we are growing old. Most of the time that doe...Yes, we are growing old. Most of the time that doesn't bother me because I try to surround myself with younger people but this week it bothered me.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-81003053834259594672016-08-12T21:15:59.844-07:002016-08-12T21:15:59.844-07:00I think Hillbilly Elegy is a wonderful book and sh...I think Hillbilly Elegy is a wonderful book and should be required reading for anyone seeking to better understand what's going on in America today.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-45760309645926154192016-08-12T19:54:42.729-07:002016-08-12T19:54:42.729-07:00Whether we like it or not, it is normal to have th...Whether we like it or not, it is normal to have the odd down day. It feels much better once that down day is over. however, we have to be realistic and look at our situation. We are old!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-17443386475859734802016-08-12T19:45:39.907-07:002016-08-12T19:45:39.907-07:00I thought this was a most interesting interview w...I thought this was a most interesting <a href="http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/trump-us-politics-poor-whites/" rel="nofollow"> interview </a>with J.D.Vance, the author of "Hillbilly Elegy." I've not read the book yet, but between what you said, and this interview, I believe I'll make time for it.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-49791563593161079902016-08-12T17:57:49.402-07:002016-08-12T17:57:49.402-07:00I don't do this often. If I hadn't done Fa...I don't do this often. If I hadn't done FaceTime I would have been all right.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-73882876369606082682016-08-12T17:28:09.885-07:002016-08-12T17:28:09.885-07:00I was lucky that my dad's Alzheimer's took...I was lucky that my dad's Alzheimer's took him relatively quickly. His (/the family's) suffering for it was short. It's such a tragic disease. Of course having to face it square in the face this week, with a few other loved ones' own ills...would make anyone a little blue. :: hugs ::Kailanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343660755285100296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-36779236759168637872016-08-12T16:15:09.500-07:002016-08-12T16:15:09.500-07:00My dear, your diabetes is not a kind partner in li...My dear, your diabetes is not a kind partner in life. So sorry you're having to spend your life with that and all its complications.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-62815967648481364462016-08-12T16:13:04.138-07:002016-08-12T16:13:04.138-07:00I really don't think it's a TIA. Doubt the...I really don't think it's a TIA. Doubt there's anything could be done if it was. He's already on blood thinners, and high blood pressure is certainly not the problem.<br /><br />We did FaceTime with the Alzheimer's patient and her family. It really upset me. I guess I'm surprised it bothered me so much.<br /><br />I'm not good in book clubs because I'm not disciplined enough to force myself to read something that doesn't interest me.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-294938676097005342016-08-12T16:06:34.065-07:002016-08-12T16:06:34.065-07:00I read only nonfiction until about 5 years ago. No...I read only nonfiction until about 5 years ago. Now I read a lot of light fiction. I have guilt pangs when I read it but not enough to stop. I always feel like I have to keep learning and I'm always surprised when I learn something from light fiction. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-79813039749772649542016-08-12T16:03:32.124-07:002016-08-12T16:03:32.124-07:00Linda, I have some of Bob's problems. Losing ...Linda, I have some of Bob's problems. Losing my words is so frustrating for me. Hearing is another problem that is becoming worse and worse. These are things I expected of old age - but when did 66 become old age. It makes me sad. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-17709901844595522352016-08-12T14:55:13.798-07:002016-08-12T14:55:13.798-07:00Could Bob have had a TIA (mini stroke) to explain ...Could Bob have had a TIA (mini stroke) to explain the changes in his language skills and word recall? I would ask his pulmonologist if what you are describing is common with his patients, or not.<br /><br />Some of those books on Obama's reading list are on the list my book club will be reading over this next year. I wouldn't pick them for myself but they will be a good stretch. <br /><br />Hope you get your old optimism back soon. <br /><br />Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-66636707489703406302016-08-12T13:59:17.695-07:002016-08-12T13:59:17.695-07:00After years of teaching Good Literature, I now pre...After years of teaching Good Literature, I now prefer light, upbeat books or a mystery that's not too dark. <br />My book club forces me every now and then to read deeper, but then I return to more soothing choices. <br />I just finished a Jan Karon book from the Mitford series - the absolute epitome of soothing. And I've been revisiting Alexander McCall Smith's Ladies Detective Agency series.Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.com