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#1
Apr 20, 2020, 02:16 PM
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I don't have any grandchildren--just a grand dog, who is a sweetie. But I know we seniors like to share about grandchildren and other good news, so here is our chance--without anybody rolling their eyes or thinking we're tooting our own horns. Plus it's good for us to think about positive things!
 SO, I'll start! My younger son just successfully defended his dissertation--so now he can put "doctor" in front of his name. And I am feeling better with less body pain today |
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#2
Apr 21, 2020, 07:54 PM
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Gee, am I the only person willing to brag?
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#3
Apr 22, 2020, 09:34 AM
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Lol. Maybe change the title to “good news!”?
All of us have been isolating for three weeks, so the family is going to have a get-together on Sunday. |
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#4
Apr 22, 2020, 12:22 PM
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My grandson(8) just finished a packet of school work and took it in to get more. My granddaughter ( almost 3) tho misses daycare. Loves playing with mommies textbooks but misses kids her age. I get pictures on the phone of what they are doing. My daughter is in a honor society and doing an internship.
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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#5
Apr 22, 2020, 05:53 PM
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wing, I can't change the title now--but if you wish, you can imagine nobody is "bragging," just giving good news!
 Hubby and I are both working on books. He already had one out. I'm revising mine. |
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#6
Apr 23, 2020, 02:09 AM
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I actually took a bath today. (Well, I had been avoiding it.)
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#7
Apr 23, 2020, 09:30 AM
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My daughter is working on her PhD. She finishes class work this fall. She has already presented at several conferences and had 2 papers published with her professors. Her doctorate will be in literacy and her dissertation on whether “graphic novels” (what we used to call comic books) teach new vocabulary to elementary school students better than traditional methods.
I’m especially proud of her because she was so overwhelmed socially by high school we took her out and she basically taught herself. She took the GED at 16, then went to community college, then university and now this! I am encouraging her to collaborate with an artist and write educational graphic novels and/or write a book “From GED to PhD”. |
| *Beth*, Nammu, Travelinglady, winter4me
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| *Beth*, Nammu, TishaBuv, Travelinglady, winter4me
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#8
Apr 24, 2020, 12:49 AM
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Wow, that's cool, Wing.
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#9
Apr 24, 2020, 08:15 AM
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Yeah, who’d a thought. She has always been a hard worker. Her sister partied her way through school. She’s now settled down with husband (who partied right along with her), a baby and one on the way. Landed a decent job, too.
My husband was miserable at his job and finally got up the nerve to get a new one...starts next week (it’s an essential). Last edited by wing; Apr 24, 2020 at 09:03 AM. |
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| *Beth*, Travelinglady
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#10
Apr 30, 2020, 05:57 PM
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Today I was so happy to be able to dismantle my sick room I resided in after my knee surgery. I am back to my old bed and the other room is returning to its normal appearance.
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| *Beth*, Nammu, wing
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#11
Apr 30, 2020, 09:09 PM
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Some restrictions are lifted so we’re celebrating an early Mother’s Day this weekend. |
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#12
May 01, 2020, 03:14 AM
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My daughter just graduated from university and will be going on to grad school. So now both of my children are college grads with excellent careers/career prospects.
I wish I had a grandchild, but I don't...I have hope for my son and his wife, though... Speaking of surgery, it looks like my surgery (achilles tendon) will be in late May (fingers crossed). Yay!
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#13
May 01, 2020, 03:30 AM
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Great news, BethRags!
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#14
May 01, 2020, 09:29 AM
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Yep, BethRags, good for you. My daughter was 29 before she had Levi. I never thought I’d have grandchildren either.
The weather is absolutely perfect today and I can type outside. Met my new neighbor for the second time and she seems lonely like me. Maybe a new friend? |
| *Beth*, Nammu, Travelinglady
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May 01, 2020, 12:41 PM
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Thanks for giving me grandchild hope, wing, and I hope you've found a friend.
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#16
May 02, 2020, 11:43 PM
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I know this might sound silly, but I've finally learned to give up on reading an entire book, even if I'm halfway through it, if it bores me or turns in a way I find unappealing. Life's too short!
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#17
May 03, 2020, 08:09 PM
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I had my early Mother’s Day this weekend and had a wonderful time. Thankfully, my mood is stable at the moment, so I truly enjoyed having company. |
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#18
May 03, 2020, 11:08 PM
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So glad you had a great Mother's Day, wing!
I actually have the kitchen cleaned up--dishes put away and counters cleared off! |
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#19
May 04, 2020, 05:37 PM
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My house was such a wreck we even had to scrub the patio! Got everything done but the counters. Will do that later tonight.
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May 04, 2020, 11:49 PM
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Similarly, we had our house, our driveway, and our roof spray-washed today, It looks a lot cleaner!
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May 05, 2020, 11:10 PM
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I'm now working on my second book, while folks are reviewing my first. This one is more of a cozy mystery, with a less complicated plot, I hope.
And I'm gradually reading through the boxes and boxes and shelves and shelves of books I have accumulated over the years. |
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#22
May 05, 2020, 11:53 PM
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Ha, that bit about finally quiting a book if it's boring or tedious is me too. I also learned that it's better to re-read old favorites before working my way though a book I don't like. I've also learned not to clean my plate! Sort of now that I'm old I don't eat what I hate.
Instead of re-reading what I have I went to Walmart and bought books. Once I get my new iPad I'm going to finally take the plunge and get a book option. Which one I'm not sure. Leaning towards google books.
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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#23
May 07, 2020, 10:31 AM
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I have kindle but can’t do half of what the program does. Plus it is really hard to go through the actual amazon site to get a book. BUT they have bazillions of free books.
My sweetie grandson picked a flower and gave it to me! First time! |
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#24
May 07, 2020, 08:57 PM
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A flower? How sweet.
I actually received thank you notes from my sons for their birthday presents. I was pleasantly surprised. |
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#25
May 12, 2020, 10:22 AM
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Wow! Kudos to their mother!
My daughter made extra cookie dough to freeze so I could bake cookies whenever I want. |
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