Gardnr
Senior Member

Having had 2 very serious thyroid crisis in the 90s, the 2nd so severe I wasn't sure I would live........I have absolutely no trouble putting myself...

Nope. I couldn't get to the bed. As one ages, that bed is going to be a big problem as it requires crawling around.

Everything is growing nicely except my zucchini (much needed for my freezer store of ratatouille). Our garden went in starting Memorial weekend. ...

ZG, go with the recommended treatment. Anxiety is highly treatable. Your stressed out life recently (the last 12 months), has come to the surface...

ZG: you've got to let go of work. You can't fix work with worry and concerns. You are on leave to focus on your own wellness. If napping is...

Then don't do it. Sounds like you should spend time talking to your spouse to work through all of this.

Hopefully they won't succumb. We went (reluctantly) on a cruise for my older sister's 65th birthday. By the time we got home this little adventure...

I echo having some professional therapy. While I understand cost and travel, a professional can give you much needed tools that are right for you. ...

While rehabbing my knee (aka, sitting in a recliner with leg up and ice machine running), I've been going through quilting magazines again. Although...

STOP this! No shopping=no buying. Don't look online. Don't look at advertisements. They have the goal of taking your money. Do you have a...

Breakfast: Greek yogurt, berries, almonds mixed together. Scrambled eggs with cheese (cheddar or Feta) and toast/jam (my homemade 10grain). ...

If you are not well, you have little to give and will continue to get worse. Take the time off you need to be fully well whether that is 1 day or 7...

I would continue with the trip as planned. If they have to come home partway, so be it. Your life shouldn't revolve around someone who "bagged out"...

ZG, it is as likely stress/anxiety caused. As your therapy and rest improves your mental health, so will your body begin to heal. Be kind to...

You're off work right now due to anxiety and stress. I suggest you make a list of 3 activities that you find relaxing. Do those activities only for...

One of Mom's wise comments while I was caring for her during the 7week dying process: Be grateful for what you can do instead of mad about what you...

I am surprised you have instant FMLA. It requires physician documentation and the HR approval process followed by monitoring. I've had employees...

In the middle of the toenail, cut a deep wide V. It lifts the pressure on the toenail corners. If you have been trimming your toenails and missed...

I'm home recovering from knee replacement. I go out 3x/week for PT and that's it right now. So I'm not spending any $. We're eating in and our...

36.6 I'm down 22 pounds in 6 months. Abdominal fat: the more dangerous fat is that surrounding organs in the abdomen. Subq fat is less...

I'm a firm 8. i have my health. My husband and I love and enjoy each other's company even after 38 years. We can afford our hobbies and the travel...

I always wonder: what are the min quals? Do the available employees meet the min quals? Location of jobs? Location of candidates? I'm always...

I think what helps the most is the "preop PT". Getting those muscles in good shape and lots of stretching. I was at full extension just 2hours...

The Power of Habit.

These are the best invention. There is a pad that goes on your surgical site (I have it inside a folded flannel pillowcase). Then there is a small...

Thank you! It went great. I was in my room by 0945, PT at 1415. Pharmacist education on meds 1730. Home 1945. I have meds every 3hours so DH...

SS is 70% higher at age 70 than age 62. What is longevity in your family? It's a calculation only you can determine what's best for you.

AAA-$112/yr, Quilt group called Stashbusters for $50/yr (we get 13 free patterns so it's a total win!) State Park Pass $10/yr and that's all folks;)

Hubby can and will cook. He requires direction to get stuff right. Our house rule is 1 cooks the other cleans. He prefers dishes and I'm good with...

It is remarkable to me how setting a debt-free goal and achieving it so so incredibly life-changing. I hope it is for you as well. Now we can...

I don't know how old your cars are CL, but we haven't been able to work on our own since 1991. computer driven everything and oil changes were/are a...

We arrived last night at 7PM. !5 minutes to clean. Brought in the few things we brought and we're "on vacation" from the rat race. It's always so...

Flannel will only be about 40" wide. Hence fold the 6y in half (easier to sew first then cut apart.)

We're still eating meatloaf leftovers from last Monday's dinner. It will be gone tonight. Along with finishing up: salad mix, tomatoes, a large...

It is most definitely past time to negotiate this relationship issue. He's an adult. He's talking retirement. It sounds like he has far more "free...

Can you sew a straight seam? Go get 6 yards of flannel. Fold in half and sew a 1" seam. Trim the top at the edge. Cut the selveges off the center...

I saw that effect in Denver on 16th street one year. It's cool:cool:

$3.15 I paid $3.66 for premium last week. I guess Drill Baby Drill is yet another lie?

I have started planting my garden. Started in my portable greenhouse from seed: 20 cucumbers (english and lemon), 20 eggplant, 20 green beans. ...

Our 'formal' living room out front holds my upright grand piano, our computer desk and my mid-arm quilting machine. The perfect mixed use:cool: In...

Ha! We don't use it even 6X! It came with the house we loved. So there it sits! Can't tear down the wall between it and the kitchen. I would...

In my attempt to lose weight before my knee replacement surgery, we're in eating in ALOT more these last few months. Amazing how I spend more on...

I've never heard of legal entitlement to comp or flex time????? Where is this law? I've been in the work force 4 decades.