One Step at a Time - October 2016

[SKendall]

Hi everyone. So good to hear from GG. Expecting vicious, windy storms tonight. Losing electricity is predicted. Made stew of sirloin, leeks, onions, carrots and turnip, forgot potatoes, so will put some squash in. Even if I can't re-heat, I can eat this room temp.

BTW, went to an holistic dr. re Chron's, I'm struggling with appetite. Her advice? 3 inhalations of weed before every meal.

[Glass Half Empty]

Thanks for your advice about the Facebook situation everyone. This woman is someone I was friends with when we were younger and she frequently shares a lot of anti-Muslim propaganda which has no basis in fact. I realize this is a very contentious issue for everyone at the moment and, like many people, she’s probably just operating from a place of fear, but the ignorance totally frustrates me and it’s not something I want to see on my FB wall. Anyway, thanks for your suggestions and Oh Wise Nora, I’ve just unfollowed her for now.

I’m normally really strict with FB and I limit my friends to people I actually like, or to the occasional one it would be rude not to add. I also have a very strict ‘no work colleague’ policy and an ‘under 70’ rule – no, not their age, lol. I’m up to 73 at the moment so I’m about to cull, which probably answers my previous question.

But oh my goodness Rusty – what your “friend” was posting about the suicides is terrible! That’s not just inappropriate but so dangerous for anyone with mental health issues. It happens to be Mental Health Week here, and I’ve just been looking at the stats that showed the decrease of suicides when we introduced stricter gun laws in 1996 (and they were already pretty strict). The drop was phenomenal! It’s just devastating to think about how many people may take immediate action if they have a gun available, but if they have to wait or make other plans they may reconsider. I can only imagine how it may trigger them if they see someone doing just that on their FB wall.

Please hug whomever you have close, my lovelies (unless you’re at work and it's non-consensual of course, because that’s a whole other HR nightmare) and if there isn’t anyone there for you at the moment please accept this from me. :hug: :heartbeat:

And also, please know that you’re valued more than you know and if you’re feeling really bad please reach out to someone. I’m only a PM away if anyone wants an anonymous, confidential chat.

[Lizann]

Glaasy:hug:

[actiongirl46]

Hi all - I'm up way too late but so glad I had the chance to read your wonderful posts. RUSTY, thank you. You are so so right and have given me lots to think about. I also would love to hear more about your "intervention". Thank you for all of your comments on that show, it has always given me the creeps.

Take care all - AG

[techie]

Greetings from Florence, Italy. I am doing well. Hoping you all are doing the same xoxo

[aihfl]

It's work work work for me for the this weekend and next since I am taking time off the last weekend of the month to go back to the mountains in Northern Ga. for a belated birthday getaway (birthday is the 20th).

I enjoyed Girl on the Train and Emily Blunt was amazing. Also a great exploration of a side of alcoholism that is not often examined. The story stalled in a few places, but overall, it had turns that were unpredictable. It wasn't a waste of $9 and a couple of hours.

[SKendall]

Techie, you're in my favorite city? I'm envious. The Duomo looks gorgeous after the restoration. Lots of scaffolding when I was there last.

Nursie, really glad you're back.

Facebook, I read but don't participate much. It's a great way to keep up with my daughter and g/daughter.

Big storm expected today. wish I had more flashlights.

Well I did the weed suggestion and was very hungry. However, it lowered my boundaries as to the discipline on the no sugar diet. I guess I can do it for appetite but not knowing how to inhale I inhaled like a cig and was legless for a while. I may get a milder one.

Have a great day everyone.

[NoraC]

Howdy

Got up at 7:00 and we took our aluminum cans in ($67.00) - yes - I have a Diet Coke addiction that will be my next addiction to try to get rid of. I know that it is horrible for me - but, it's the same as with the alcohol........I know it but I keep swallowing anyway.
But, then we went to Wal-Mart and I found some jammies for mom. Her birthday is Monday and she doesn't need anything and won't remember. But, I wanted her to have some presents to open. So, I got her some used Harlequin romance books from the used book store. I got her some candy and some bubbles at the 99 cent store. We're going to celebrate some tomorrow (DIL works on Monday evening and I work Monday day) and then we'll celebrate more on Monday. She'll be 89 years.

I'm going to be around here today so I'll be popping in & out. So, I'll apologize right now for monopolizing the thread. :checkin:

[NoraC]

SK - Is it legal for recreational use where you live? In California, it is currently only for medical use. It is being voted on again in November actually. But, the truth is that you can get a year long prescription very easily. But, here you can get edibles which include different types including drinks/teas.
I talked to my Doctor's about it when I was going thru all those medical tests. None of them had a problem with it. The neurologist was funny, she told me not to take the stuff that makes you paranoid. Use the other type. :rotlf: I had hoped it would help with the pain but it didn't. It has helped with anxiety though. We talked about the lorazepam that I have and I told her that I don't like to use it. She immediately said not to take that, just to use the pot. It has helped stop a couple of attacks when my breathing & meditation weren't helping.
Anyway - I do hope it helps you.

[NoraC]

Pauly - are you working today? I got my hair done yesterday and it feels better. Not white anymore

Liz - hope you're having fun with your sisters.

[NoraC]

I hope that everyone is having a fantastic weekend.

I hope that Mama is feeling better.

Rusty - you are always such a ray of sunshine here. Thank you for reminding me that I need to be positive.

[NoraC]

Oh well - I might as well keep talking. Can you tell that I'm going thru a pile of paperwork that I don't want to go thru? :rotlf:

Thanks for the tip regarding the work at home site, Rusty. I haven't had the time to actually get familiar with the one site that I have registered with. I am hoping that I'll be able to get to it after I go thru this paperwork. The sad thing is that probably half of this pile is going to be trash. We get so much junk mail and come ons. Oh well - if I wouldn't let it pile up then it wouldn't be an issue would it?

[Nursie]

I wanted to drink really bad. I just lost a long post about it.
Anyway, I wanted to. I tried to think of all kinds of ways I could stop at the store or go back out once I was home.
But instead, I got ready for bed and I'm safe under the covers now. No drinking.
I have a nice book I'm reading and though the craving has not passed yet, I will read until I fall asleep.

[Guitarista]

Good move Nursie. Enjoy the book my friend and stay safe. eaceful:

[Glass Half Empty]

OMG SK- I nearly fell off my chair when I read your post. I actually had to google using marijuana in the USA to see where it was legal.