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Some of the boys in my family do that whole "dunk until it dissolves then spoon it up" routine with coffee (milk for youngsters). Gack - hard pass
Holy slobberz ohhhh the flashbacks!!!

My toothless Grandad buttering bread and dunking it into whatever... sweet pea juice,meat drippings, tea,coffee....and then that whole soggy wobbly mess wiggling to his gawping gums....

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
 
I learned how NOT to be!
That's what I said, too. I don't want to do it like my parents did.
Holy slobberz ohhhh the flashbacks!!!

My toothless Grandad buttering bread and dunking it into whatever... sweet pea juice,meat drippings, tea,coffee....and then that whole soggy wobbly mess wiggling to his gawping gums....

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
My poor beloved uncle did something similar towards the end. Throat cancer. Very limited in what he could swallow. Often he would "chew and spit" to enjoy the flavor of something even though he couldn't actually eat it anymore.
It was gross - but I didn't begrudge him such a simple pleasure.
Young me could not have handled it but adult me volunteered to dispose of the chewings... so I could compose myself to/from the kitchen. Was hard to see him in that condition. 💔
I really hate the time change! On top of that, I've had another time change going to Texas. It's 2 hours difference. 🙄
I feel I got off easy this year (@Wonderer67 🤨 )

Daylight savings - lost an hour
Then soon after flew from East Coast to Midwest and gained it back.
Could that have "evened me out"?
Might have to keep this in mind for next year. :ROFLMAO:
 
My gripe or rant is about aging and its effects on the body. I have essential tremors and I can’t do fine motor things like electrical as I used to. I now am experiencing some normal short term memory loss and need young folks to slow their conversation down or text it to me. I will likely miss something. I now have aching hips and know it won’t be long before I have a hip operation. And I don’t want to be one of those folks who only talk about their operations etc. but I do need my adult children to understand I am going through this period and I find it frustrating.

I felt I could vent here.
You can absolutely vent here. What does your provider say about your hips? Often, gentle exercise like walking on a flat surface can help keep the surgeon away. Of course, there comes a time when surgery is necessary. Don't put it off! 🫂🫂
 
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That's what I said, too. I don't want to do it like my parents did.

My poor beloved uncle did something similar towards the end. Throat cancer. Very limited in what he could swallow. Often he would "chew and spit" to enjoy the flavor of something even though he couldn't actually eat it anymore.
It was gross - but I didn't begrudge him such a simple pleasure.
Young me could not have handled it but adult me volunteered to dispose of the chewings... so I could compose myself to/from the kitchen. Was hard to see him in that condition. 💔

I feel I got off easy this year (@Wonderer67 🤨 )

Daylight savings - lost an hour
Then soon after flew from East Coast to Midwest and gained it back.
Could that have "evened me out"?
Might have to keep this in mind for next year. :ROFLMAO:
To be fair, that was the worst thing I can remember him doing and it was almost certainly attributed to his toothless state. Almost every positive example of what it is to be a good man I learned from his example.
 
My parents did the best they could
I have to believe that or it would break me

When I was little little (maybe 6ish) my mom said "you look like______" (when I asked who it was she told me the name of a movie star i can't remember)

I asked "was she pretty"

My mom said "no" and laughed..... I will never forget it...she wasn't trying to hurt me.... but I still remember and is not a happy memory
How hurtful! 🫂🫂🫂
 
Things are moving along at work, which is nice. Next week, we ratchet it up again. It'll be okay.


This weeks lodgings leave a bit to be desired. I missed something in the fine print.
Let me guess. Waterfront view was the sewer plant? Antique furniture was still bought at Big Lots!? Cozy meant no room between the bed and wall on any side? Close to local attractions meant a short walk to a Walmart Supercenter? Pet friendly was talking about the vermin?
 
I ask mine to take one small bite of anything I tnmake. If they don't like it they don't have to eat it. That's not to say that they don't ever have to try it again. They will try everything I make until they or I am not around anymore. Very few wins but any win keeps it worth while.

It's also taught them to taste their food. I always ask what I could do to help them like it. I give them seasoning and spice queues that seem to stick with them. Hopefully they will take an interest at some point but you can't want to cook if you don't like food.
That's the way to do it.
 
Well, that just sucks monkey nuts.


Mine would tell me wrong things. She'd get a notion and say it like it was so and I'd find out later it wasn't. Both parents, really. Like when they mispronounced "orgy" and I got laughed at at school and didn't know I should have worn the main perp out. It wasn't out of malice on their parts, but how could a child tell the difference?
One question... Why were they teaching you "orgy???" 🤔🤔
 
I am not as fortunate.
My oldest sister is disabled and my twin says she will help but when I rope her in I can't trust that she will..

Example:

Me--"van you go over (15 minutes away) and vacumn moms kitchen floor and tidy up... I will go over Wednesday and do the rest"

Her--"sure no problem"

I go Wednesday and do it all
Next time she asks you for help, say "sure!" then don't show. 😤🤬
 
Started the baby aspirin (now know as low dose🤣) regimen a couple or three days ago. The diet is pretty much on par. I’m watching what I eat more and more. Weeks at home are no problem. SWhoMBO has had us on organic, low fat, blah blah blah, for years. It’s just when I’m on the road those weeks, where it all falls apart. So half the year…good….half …bad🤷🏻‍♂️. Exercise? Same.

Thanks for the gouge on the Statins. I think I’m just going to have to have a come-to-Jesus moment and accept that I need to get on these things😭

Made a fantastic Skillet Taco Pie for the tribe last night. Swapped out the black beans for pinto’s (more Mex than Cuban) and added diced tomatoes & Hatch green chilies. Was a big hit and easy (which is what I was going for), oh and also swapped the Pablano, for two large Anaheim chilis.

Not a fan of the nursing side but love the chef side of taking care of my shut-in! 😂😂

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Your dinner sounds delish! Beans are an excellent source of both soluable and insoluble fiber. They are good for taking fats out of your system. Unless, of course, you're eating refried beans. Beans also have a fair amount of protein in them. I bet your wife appreciates your cooking!
 
So I was concentrating on good manners today with the boys..

There are two things I insist on. Firstly nobody goes over an obstacle before me unless I give permission it’s an accident waiting to happen and believe me I have had my share.

Secondly you wait your turn unless I say otherwise. Even Jack is getting the message.

Your boys are so well behaved! 😘🥰
 
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