its stupid.
It is.
Sir? I think you have a problem with your brain being missing.
Zoe ,'The Train Job'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
DavidS - Aug 08, 2025 1:26:59 pm PDT #8693 of 9083
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
-t - Aug 08, 2025 4:11:51 pm PDT #8694 of 9083
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
{{{Trudy}}} I guess you can't bring the daughters a casserole, is there someone else you can feed in Ivan's honor? Doing something, especially for someone else, can help with the getting through it
Pix - Aug 08, 2025 7:31:05 pm PDT #8695 of 9083
The status is NOT quo.
Oh, Trudy, that's so hard. Being a caregiver yourself makes mortality a constant in your life anyway, so the loss of someone close to your own age just adds to that, especially if you cared for them.
is there someone else you can feed in Ivan's honor? Doing something, especially for someone else, can help with the getting through itI love this suggestion.
Pix - Aug 08, 2025 7:41:57 pm PDT #8696 of 9083
The status is NOT quo.
Cereal: In much less serious middle-aged health stuff...
I had a followup fasting blood draw on Monday, and the phlebotomist didn't do a great job. I have a yellowing bruise on the inside of my elbow, with two reddish marks in the center.In the past two weeks, I have had three blood draws (normal labs before my physical, an MRR titer check, and an insulin resistance and hormone test). Two out of my three phlebotomists were great. Alas, the last one was not, and I have a bruise now. I also have had three shots (tetanus booster that I thought was overdue and then realized AFTER the shot I had boosted three years ago), MMR booster since my immunity was, indeed, gone, and my first shingles shot. Can you tell summer break is ending and I'm trying to fit in ALL the daytime appointments?
Anyway, my genetics have finally caught up with me; I'm going on Crestor because of my cholesterol. My doc has also put me on CoQ10 200 mg to prevent the risk of developing insulin resistance from it. With these two meds and the supplements I already take (multivitamin, probiotic, and one for eye dryness), I think I officially need a daily pill organizer. Feeling 50 today!
Laura - Aug 09, 2025 8:43:54 am PDT #8697 of 9083
Our wings are not tired.
Another beautiful day in Otter Lake. I've been going to the gym with my sister every morning, which results in me feeling like I've accomplished something every day—plans to spend some time in the sun on the dock, or, if I'm ambitious, a bit of kayaking.
My son claims I am power-crazed, as I discovered one of my remotes turns off two of his three monitors when I turn off the television. Mwahahaha! I'm trying to restrain myself, and I've found the remote that only controls the TV.
Sending happiest birthday wishes into the ether to Aims today in hopes she is having a fabulous day.
Pix - Aug 09, 2025 12:28:22 pm PDT #8698 of 9083
The status is NOT quo.
The lake sounds wonderful, Laura! I, too, would struggle with the remote power temptation.
Happy Birthday, Empress!
-t - Aug 09, 2025 1:26:33 pm PDT #8699 of 9083
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Happy Empress Day!
Steph L. - Aug 09, 2025 6:25:50 pm PDT #8700 of 9083
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
UPS delivered my first month of Zepbound today, so my first shot is going to be tomorrow. I'm very interested in the non–weight-related effects, like improving sleep apnea (Tim has reliably informed me that anyone who snores the way I do surely has sleep apnea) and reducing inflammation. But yeah, the primary goal is to lose weight. My hip will thank me. I also think it's a good idea to head into the back half of my 50s somewhat lighter than I am now. Plus, I am vain, and I won't hate fitting into a smaller size.
DavidS - Aug 09, 2025 6:44:00 pm PDT #8701 of 9083
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
My hip will thank me. I also think it's a good idea to head into the back half of my 50s somewhat lighter than I am now. Plus, I am vain, and I won't hate fitting into a smaller size.
My focus was definitely on getting leaner as I'm getting older, so it was always a combo strategy with Pilates and Ozempic. Really wanted a stronger core, more flexibility, but also just wanting to create a much leaner physique for aging.
But it's great fitting into clothes I had outgrown, and buying new clothes in smaller sizes.
Feel free to ping me about any questions. I'm not sure how different Zepbound is from Ozempic, but I expect you'll be wrangling with the same issues.
Steph L. - Aug 09, 2025 7:00:37 pm PDT #8702 of 9083
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
My focus was definitely on getting leaner as I'm getting older, so it was always a combo strategy with Pilates and Ozempic. Really wanted a stronger core, more flexibility, but also just wanting to create a much leaner physique for aging.
I'm frustrated because there's not much exercise I can do while my hip pain is still so bad. I look forward to starting PT on the 19th.