A good night's sleep, chocolate, the happiness and satisfaction of sharing on AgingCare forum. Does anyone have some favorite things to think about? Yes, this phrase is from the song in the movie "The sound of Music". My husband and I often resort to using movie lines and song to improve communication. We were the only two in a gathering of people who heard the background music playing. We both had the same (cassette tape/CD). A connection bringing two people together. To this day, we crack up when one uses a simple movie line to make a serious point.
SO, What is one of your favorite movie line, some of your favorite things?
There is nothing the matter with me
I'm as healthy as can be.
I have arthritis in both my knees
And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze,
My pulse is weak and my blood is thin,
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
Arch supports I have for my feet,
Or I wouldn't be able to go on the street.
Sleep is denied me night after night,
But every morning I find I'm all right,
My memory is failing, my head's in a spin
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
The moral is this - as my tale I unfold,
That for you and me who are growing old,
It's better to say, "I'm fine" with a grin,
Than to let folks know the shape we're in.
How do I know that my youth is all spent?
Well my 'get up and go' has got up and went.
But I don't really mind when I think with a grin,
Of all the grand places 'my get up' has been.
Old age is golden, I've heard it said,
But sometimes I wonder as I get into bed,
With my ears in the drawer, my teeth in the cup,
My eyes on the table until I wake up.
Ere sleep overtakes me, I think to myself
Is there anything else I could lay on the shelf?
When I was young, my slippers were red;
I could kick my heels right over my head.
When I got older, my slippers were blue;
But still I could dance the whole night through.
But now I am old, my slippers are black;
I walk to the store and puff my way back.
I get up each day and dust off my wits,
And pick up the paper and read the 'obits'.
If my name is still missing, I know I'm not dead -
So I have a good breakfast and go back to bed.
Another reason to go to church.
She was more mentally bright for months after the challenge.
Need, you should find a singing group.
That would be fun. 😊
I love that your friend got the part. It’s a lot of fun. I always had butterflies just before going out on stage. But once I got out there it was great. It really helped me have a focus for my emotions as a kid. A teacher had suggested it to me. At first I told her no. She asked me to reconsider and she was right. It became a positive experience for me.
I need an open space to retreat to, with an edelweiss growing up from the rocks.
Sanchez, aka Mckimball, aka Salutem.
Not your favorite god, I guess.
On a more positive note, today is one of those quiet peaceful days, with only an occasional rain drop breaking that silence. The snow has been melting, revealing more of the precious earth that supports us, in so many ways. Little black squirrels are scampering around, perhaps either finding more space to hide their precious acorns, or retrieving them for today's meals.
The temperatures hover around freezing, creating tiny icy crystals of some of the raindrops which sparkle like diamonds and remind us of how much beauty exists in this season.
Today is a good day to wrap up in a quilt and read a gardening magazine or a good book. I'll do both, accompanied by a cup of hot chocolate, or coffee if I'm not too lazy to make a pot.
And so, good Saturday morning to all (except trolls).
Knowing Jesus, my Savior and Lord!
Trusting that Jesus will see me safely through today.
FULLTANK by Bo Sanchez 415: Why were you born? Why do you exist?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voc_Rn5OPBY
You need to analyze why you're fixated on this issue.
I think you need to find something to do that's helpful to people; there's a tremendous reward in that, and in being generous and helping people (and animals in need).
Think about what you can productively do with the time you're spending on being critical and offensive.
I know that I was not made welcome when I first came here and you were one that went out of your way to ensure that I didn't feel welcome. So be careful accusing others of the very thing that you do.
If the what's for dinner thread can branch off into talk of what have you or the whine thread or the Dysfunction thread, etc. then I guess every thread is fair game right? Or am I wrong?
I've always let people say what they want within reason on any thread so what's good for the goose as they say.
I say this to you Willie with much respect.
"Make it so. Captain" Picard in Star Trek The Next Generation.
My Tae Kwan Do belts and Samurai swords
My power lifting trophies
My library
My Man Cave
As for my previous comment on religion - I don't care about the occasional religious reference, but when they have nothing to do with dealing with caregiving and they show up in multiples it begins to sound like proselytizing I think it crosses the line. And nobody can deny there are a couple of threads devoted to christianity where those who are like minded can sing praises to your hearts content.
We never hear from anyone else what they believe, except in the context of hating christians. I am sincerely interested in hearing what others believe.
But not hate towards any christians or any religions, or any peoples. No hate!
And, please take your discussions to another thread/discussion, as the topic of this one is MY FAVORITE THINGS. I designed it that way. This thread is my thread, this thread is your thread, this thread is made for you and me. There is a sense of a hostessing responsibility when someone starts a thread, either a discussion, or a question. Don't make me come back here when I am busy, please. I love you. We all have a good track record of positive comments on this thread.
And as anyone can see, us caregivers are a loyal bunch, sticking together on this forum for years. We don't bail just because of a disagreement. If any troll or hater tries to cause division among us, some of us will track you down and expose your lies.
Thanks Gershun for your comments, as well as everyone else. My hubs says others will take offense if I don't name them. NOT.
CWillie,
You are loved and respected, one of our favorite members. Always.