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nonightowl · Jul 28, 2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Travelinglady

If You Have These 2 Popular Seasonings, Throw Them Out Now, FDA Says

Eek! Thank goodness I don't have these ones.

I don't either, but I use them while cooking anyway. I don't sprinkle anything other than seasoned salt sometimes.

I've had trouble with tiny bugs in certain spices, like basil and cilantro.

I now keep those in the freezer. No bugs!!!

Too cold for them to hatch.

nonightowl · Jul 28, 2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Travelinglady

Anybody order kid's meals where you can? The portions are smaller, and that's what I need.

I used to get Happy Meals at McDonald's all the time, but I don't know if they still do it, plus I don't eat junk like that anymore, LOL. And I doubt if you eat it too.

I also used to like to collect the toys that came with them.

Some places won't let you get a kid's meal unless you have a kid with you. Really I don't know why since you're paying for it regardless. Why should they care if an adult eats it?

Years ago I was at some place that wouldn't let me order a kid's meal cause I was "too old".

Ha Ha. I'm decades older now.

Travelinglady · Jul 30, 2021, 03:41 AM

I've ordered kids' meals sometimes in the past. I think anyone should be able to buy them.

If You Have One of These Cheeses at Home, Throw Them Out Now, FDA Says

Another food warning....

Travelinglady · Aug 02, 2021, 05:36 PM

The Ultimate Guide to Fruit and Veggie Skins You Can Eat

Who'd have thought... I've been peeling too much all these years---but I'm not sure I want to eat all these skins....

nonightowl · Aug 03, 2021, 02:53 PM

I eat the skin of most fruits/veggies I like, except for oranges (too bitter) and watermelon (which I haven't had in years since one melon is too much for one person. I never ate the rinds though)

I like bananas but never ate the skin. I see now I'm "supposed" to or "should" but I don't since it's so thick and hard to chew.

Pretty much I eat what I want, how I want.

Food won't be enjoyable anymore if I listen to what the experts say. I'm sure most people don't eat the recommended servings of fruits/veggies a day.

Also, they are getting so damn expensive.

The drought here in the West has affected produce prices, I've noticed.

Travelinglady · Aug 05, 2021, 11:49 PM

Drinking This Once a Day Can Triple Your Stroke Risk, Study Finds

I don't know about this finding. Did they take weight into account? I'd bet more overweight people drink diet soda.

nonightowl · Aug 06, 2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Travelinglady

Drinking This Once a Day Can Triple Your Stroke Risk, Study Finds

I don't know about this finding. Did they take weight into account? I'd bet more overweight people drink diet soda.

I stopped drinking soda in general years ago, though I could never stand diet soda. It has a nasty aftertaste from those fake sweeteners they use. Ugh!

Although I stopped the soda, I still have other unhealthy habits like chocolate which only got worse during 2020 and continues this year, as this COVID thing continues.

Travelinglady · Aug 09, 2021, 01:17 AM

For Seniors Especially, COVID Can Be Stealthy

Interesting to know. I've been very tired and had some pain and vomiting, so I took a COVID test and am waiting for the results.

Travelinglady · Aug 23, 2021, 10:42 PM

12 Causes of Fatigue and How to Fight It

I can see that several of these issues could be causing me to be tired sometimes.

nonightowl · Aug 24, 2021, 01:28 PM

Test reply from phone.. Sigh too hard to do from phone. Will have to wait for computer

Travelinglady · Aug 27, 2021, 07:38 PM

Many Older Americans Still Aren't Vaccinated, Making the Delta Wave Deadlier

Travelinglady · Sep 02, 2021, 01:12 AM

Things That Can Affect Your Medication

Gee, I didn't know how many things can affect how meds work.

Travelinglady · Sep 08, 2021, 06:47 PM

If You Use This Medication, Stop Immediately, FDA Says

Travelinglady · Sep 17, 2021, 06:48 PM

Here’s What Happens To Your Body If You Eat Moldy Food By Mistake

I'm sure I'm eaten mold before .

nonightowl · Sep 18, 2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Travelinglady

Here’s What Happens To Your Body If You Eat Moldy Food By Mistake

I'm sure I'm eaten mold before .

I know I have, and I'm still here!

Of course it was by accident. I scraped off the mold from this cheese I really liked, but I didn't get all of it like I thought.

You can actually taste it, it's bitter! I'm not reading that link cause it'll just scare me, LOL.

Travelinglady · Sep 18, 2021, 06:13 PM

Actually, it concluded eating some mold won't kill us.

Worst Foods for High Blood Pressure

Travelinglady · Sep 22, 2021, 09:14 AM

Why most of the middle class can forget about long-term care

That's okay with me. I had an absolutely miserable time in a nursing home rehab program after my knee-replacement surgery.....

Travelinglady · Sep 23, 2021, 11:02 AM

Over 60? This Common Habit Could Be Deadly, Warns New Study

Sometimes isolation is hard to overcome.

Nammu · Sep 23, 2021, 11:15 AM

Before I moved in with her mum often talked of her fear of dying and no one knowing and was hospitalized 2-3 times a year in the 5 years before I moved in. Then I moved in 5 years ago and she’s only beeen hospitalized once. She’s 93.

nonightowl · Sep 23, 2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Travelinglady

Over 60? This Common Habit Could Be Deadly, Warns New Study

Sometimes isolation is hard to overcome.

Amen to that.

It's not easy to make and keep friends when you're older and long out of school. I've been trying for years and years and have so little support. So now they say I'm going to die sooner. That's not a bad thing, in my opinion, for me. No more struggling with trying to build a support system and with how hard and unequal life in the U.S. has become, even before COVID.

At least in death, it wouldn't be THIS world. And I'd like to believe I'll see the ones I lost then.

My building lacks a "neighborly vibe", and it got worse after COVID for some reason.

People don't check on anyone, and they are not friendly. Nobody would notice if they haven't seen me in days, but they'd notice the smell of my rotting corpse I'm sure.

I hate the U.S. and it's individualistic culture. You're expected to rely on your own friends, family, and resources. Forget the government's help. You're screwed if you don't have a support system.

Gosh it feels good to vent on PC about these things.

Nammu · Sep 23, 2021, 12:19 PM

I have to admit my building in Texas was pretty friendly. The management knew all those who were alone. But the last year all the friendly people moved on and we’re replaced with not so friendly people.

nonightowl · Sep 23, 2021, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

I have to admit my building in Texas was pretty friendly. The management knew all those who were alone. But the last year all the friendly people moved on and we’re replaced with not so friendly people.

I've heard the south in general is more friendly than the rest of the country? You know that Southern Hospitality?

I think there's something wrong with the people who move here.

Or maybe there's demonic energy over this building, LOL. I sometimes DO smell sulfur in my kitchen sink drain after the water is turned on, after being off awhile. And according to horror shows like Supernatural, sulfur is a sign of demons present.

Nammu · Sep 23, 2021, 01:06 PM

Lol. The apartment I lived in was a low income apartment. You had to meet a certain income but couldn’t go over a certain income either. I was on section 8 so I didn’t have to meet the income but most people living their were the working poor. I lived in a one and two bedroom building and further down were the three and four bedrooms. So thankfully the kids were at the other end.

Travelinglady · Sep 23, 2021, 09:44 PM

I'm trying to reach out more to my neighbors now. The neighborhood also has a web site where people can talk about issues of concern here.

Nammu · Sep 23, 2021, 10:22 PM

Our neighborhood also has a web site but we’ve not joined it. The neighbors across the street are in their 50’s I think and looked in on the neighbor man next door to them when he started having trouble mowing his lawn. Then one day they found him dead. Mum’s next door neighbor used to check in with her before I moved in. But the neighbors have changed a lot in the past 5 years. Now there’s about 5 new families with young children. It’s changed the whole vibe.

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