| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 25 2023 : 6:28:43 PM
As I get closer to 70 in a few more years I have been thinking of all my wonderful Farmgirl Sisters and friends in there 70’s and 80’s. The Wisdom they have, the stories and memories they have to share, I want to hear their stories and listen to any memories and wisdom they want to share with all of us. How special will it be to get to know these wonderful women so much better. In our Wildflower HH we have a very special older lady who has been sharing her stories with me and others for years. I told her she needs to write her memories and stories down in a journal now to share with family and friends later. She told me she did not think anyone would be interested. I told her gently that I thought she was wrong as I want to hear about her life and I know others will too. It is important, it is history, it is love, it is caring all rolled in to one.
So, please all of us 60 and over share your stories with us, I for one want to hear them. I will never be too old to learn something new and offer any wisdom you have.
Then here it will be in MaryJanes History for others to read for years to come.
Thank you Beautiful Ladies.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Oct 06 2026 : 11:47:39 AM
So sweet the turtle peeking out.
I hope you can find out what is wrong with your shoulder and get relief Tara.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Oct 06 2026 : 11:22:13 AM
Chocolates are the right answer!
This little nose peeking out of birdhouse belongs to a flying squirrel. A pair showed up this summer. I have named the pair, Salem and Sassafras. I'm waiting for appt with specialist about chronic muscle spasms in my right shoulder. This old and not healing business is well, OLD ha ha
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 12:52:57 PM
Got back safely, dogs and cat are happy, sweetie said they were at the end of their rope. Heaven help him if I die suddenly!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Sep 27 2026 : 5:49:57 PM
I bet your Mom loved the German Chocolates and your Dad his wine. Happy you had such a great visits. Safe travels back home :-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 27 2026 : 3:56:24 PM
I had a wonderful time talking with my dad and visiting mom in the nursing home. I'm staying overnight at a hotel halfway back home. One thing I learned during the trip is that you can't listen to an audio book in a rest stop restroom (flushing and hand dryers).
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Sep 23 2026 : 12:13:00 PM
Have wonderful time with Mom and Dad! Your gifts are great. I am sure that they will be appreciated.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 23 2026 : 03:05:49 AM
Thank you all, we are back and had a great time (except for the airplane flights which made me feel like a sardine in a can). Yesterday I got stuff in order and this morning will head to Wisconsin to visit my mom on her birthday. I bought lovely chocolates for her and am bringing some of my stock of wine for dad.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Sep 19 2026 : 12:56:13 PM
How wonderful you are in Germany Vanessa, I sure miss the country and their food. We lived there off and on for 10 years while hubby was in the military. Continued fun:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Sep 19 2026 : 11:18:42 AM
Enjoy your trip Vanessa. I can't wait to hear more about it.
Dawn in IL
I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." - Nathaniel Hawthorne |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 18 2026 : 12:05:30 PM
And I am having fun shopping. Rae will be getting some European goodies for FGOTM.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Sep 18 2026 : 10:47:10 AM
Vanessa -- Your trip sounds wonderful -- eating and everything else. I am always amazed when traveling internationally how friendly and helpful most people are.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 18 2026 : 06:47:50 AM
I've been out of country in Germany since last Sunday. We visited our exchange students family and are with my husband's long time friends. Both of us are amazed and humbled by their friendliness and hospitality. We've eaten way too much every night. I told my sweetie that we'll be on bread and water when we get home!
Saturday we go by train to Nuremburg, then to Frankfurt to fly home. I am blessed not to have to work during this trip.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Sep 14 2026 : 5:55:54 PM
Tara I Hope the doctor can help. The older we get the more aches and pains. It's like my sister said" Young people could never put up with all this".
I'm recovering from surgery to repair a trigger thumb and 2 trigger fingers; the stitches come out this Thursday. Hurts like the devil but I'm looking forward to being able to use that hand again.
I'm 84, DH is 77 and showing little signs of dementia. He likes to cook but has a habit of turning something on high then going outside so I have to keep a good eye on the stove. It's getting that I can't multitask anymore -- have to concentrate on one thing at a time.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Sep 14 2026 : 5:20:44 PM
I am resting, sort of? I am waiting impatiently to see a specialist about shoulder and back spasms. I have fought the pain long enough( been over a year). Chiropractor adjustment have helped, but I am hurting more and rest not helping anymore. Grrr-being old stinks, my body just wont heal Garden is full of peppers and a few Autumn tomatoes. But not much else to do in garden. I will plant a few Autumn veggies. An Autumn/winter garden doesn't require back breaking work. Critters have eaten all the green beans=grrrr
Vanessa, never walk away from the stove when burner is on. And if you need to step away, turn off burner. Sometimes we got too much going on to remember.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 08 2026 : 12:08:35 PM
Thank you for the hint, I will do that when I make tea. Maybe I'm just pulled in too many directions and need to slow down.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| marjean |
Posted - Sep 08 2026 : 10:58:34 AM
@Tara, that is so cool to have a bear visit you on a regular cycle. We have raccoons and opossums here in Florida.
@Vanessa, I'm 63, and my husband is 73, and he has more of a memory issue with things than I do. So, I'm forever helping him find things. LOL. My biggest thing was putting something on the stove and leaving the room and forgetting about it. So, a trick a friend gave me is to set the stove timer. When it beeps, I have to go turn it off, and then I remember that I was cooking. LOL. Ever since I started doing that, I find it very helpful to me.
Farmgirl sister #308
Envelope Wallets and Junk Journals, Face Masks too.
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YouTube DIY sewing and crafting
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FGOM 5/2018 |
| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Aug 29 2026 : 09:28:27 AM
I live in the Upstate of SC, in the Foothills of the Blueridge mountain. My bear returned. Seeing a lot of wildlife activity this summer.
I'm tired of the heat.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Aug 21 2026 : 11:49:54 AM
I think for many of us memory gets worse the older we get. Most of the time it's little things, Forgetting why we walked into a room, or forgetting a name or word. Sometimes it's important things, like leaving the stove on or not remembering where you parked the car. I've done all of them. I'm having to train myself to be super mindful, not being in a hurry and to stop and think. You can ask the doctor for a test; I took one about 10 years ago and passed by one point. My mother had Alzheimers so it is a concern. DH is showing signs of dementia so I watch out for him too.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Aug 21 2026 : 11:05:49 AM
If you are worried Vanessa, go talk to your doctor for peace of mind. The sooner you know the better. Hope all goes well with you.
Dawn in IL
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadows."
Helen Keller |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Aug 21 2026 : 09:49:05 AM
Does anyone else have a memory problem? Last night I forgot the keys in the ignition when I rolled up the windows, set the seat back and gathered groceries. This morning the battery was drained so my husband drove me to work. Then when I need to go to the restroom, I lock the door and flip the "be back at" sign over, then forget to undo them.
I am getting a little concerned.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Jun 07 2026 : 2:31:41 PM
Thank you, my voice is much better. At least nobody complained at church!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jun 07 2026 : 11:53:23 AM
Husbands can be like that. Mine will eat "new food" at restaurants but not at home. I love to use leftover veggies as salad.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 07 2026 : 10:31:37 AM
It sounds really good Vanessa. A must try for sure!
I hope you are feeling Beeter too:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Jun 07 2026 : 05:05:57 AM
Necessity was the mother of invention for dinner last night. A few days earlier I'd made a batch of smoked brisket chili, but it only needed half a can of corn, kidney beans and black beans. So I grated some onion in it, doused it with Italian dressing and let it marinate. My husband is somewhat of a toddler when it comes to new foods. I told him it was cowboy caviar, sort of like 3 bean salad. He liked it, and ate it all.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - May 30 2026 : 06:32:37 AM
I've been hawking up a lot of phlegm, that's the problem.
I'm not leading the songs at church tomorrow.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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