55. Every year (except the year i lost my mom) is my favorite year. I’ve worked hard and been frugal, to put away as much money as i could for retirement. I’m spending more time on enjoyable activities and giving less fucks about the assholes at work. My kids are grown and mostly self-sufficient, so they stop by or call (except for the one who doesn’t talk to me) but don’t live with me. My biggest worry right now (other than the general state of things in the world) is finding a dog sitter when i travel.

Agree with that. It’s like all of the movies where a plain girl gets a haircut and makeup and is suddenly popular.

As for the movie as a whole, it’s just a reminder that it’s good to talk to people outside your circle - many have similar feelings and struggles.

I tried to buy part of a cow but i landed on a website that made you choose your cow, like a lobster. Nope! Not doing that!

Music and How-tos when I’m actually doing the thing.

Had friends over for dinner Saturday night. Realized that we’re twice their age.

You’re a good person for taking care of that fluffer.

$40 to park a half mile away.

I love the fun stuff that occurs at these - the mascot races, T-shirt guns, etc. That’s the shit you can’t get from watching it on TV!

Yarn crafts are fun. I knit and crochet. At the end you have something like a hat or scarf that you can keep, give away, donate, … Yarn can get expensive but there are cheap options too. Some people even buy sweaters and blankets at Goodwill, take them apart, and use the yarn to make something new.

Also bongos or cajon! Tons of videos online.

Chinese couple gets married. On the wedding night the groom says, “hey, my friends said we should try 69.” Bride says, “You want sweet and sour chicken?”

One of my favs is- I don’t own the clothes I’m wearing.

All of the things that were supposed to help us by making our lives easier really helped them and now our lives are harder. I don’t see an end to that.

That’s why they’re mounting one outside the high school. So you can drive by to unlock it if you forget to do it before you leave.

One of my schools is using the Yondr pouches. I haven’t researched them to see how they work- something about a big magnet mounted outside the school.

Good luck. Be gentle. They know they’re aging and have likely talked about things between themselves. Old age doesn’t really sneak up on you but it’s hard to know what’s right when. I feel guilty every day for not being more gentle and understanding with my mom.

8 x 42, though it’s really more like 5 x 42.

I dunno, but I’m pretty sure no one is going to pay a server $40/hr.

They may feel they way about me. I got in trouble today for sending an email telling them what they need to buy for a classroom. “How dare you tell us what we need!! What do we need? Where do we get that?”

My boss (who is horrible) gave out little encouragement cards to everyone. I’m one of two especially vocal people in my department. We both got cards that say “You never cease to amaze me.” 🤣🤣🤣 I keep it on my desk as a badge of honor.