tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post5932432640865518919..comments2024-03-28T08:55:00.522-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Thanksgiving and the Week of Giving Misadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-47464596464882346432021-12-02T02:34:40.253-05:002021-12-02T02:34:40.253-05:00I'm going to try to get dressed up at least on...I'm going to try to get dressed up at least once a week when I go to fine dinning. I haven't been a caregiver in a long time but I still have the same wardrobe. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-84750536768899113482021-12-01T23:21:47.648-05:002021-12-01T23:21:47.648-05:00It sounds so festive and that the Community is set...It sounds so festive and that the Community is settling in and bonding nicely... but with no pressures too, which is great, everyone can engage when and if they want or need to. Glad you got dressed up, I always enjoy doing that and get out of my Caregiver role when I go to Events and such, it makes me feel like I have a Life still. *Ha ha ha*Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-69695254216123753992021-11-29T15:31:04.715-05:002021-11-29T15:31:04.715-05:00Thanks for checking my blog out, I will do the sam...Thanks for checking my blog out, I will do the same with yours. You are on a tough road right now and I've been there too. I wouldn't have gotten through those years without the blog community.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-66391210975857830332021-11-29T15:29:04.093-05:002021-11-29T15:29:04.093-05:00I turned down a big volunteer opportunity but I...I turned down a big volunteer opportunity but I've written about it in a post coming. They have a ton of them around here.<br /><br />Eclairs used to be popular years ago and I've even made them. Lots of fun to do.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-25863367189424996422021-11-29T13:21:30.858-05:002021-11-29T13:21:30.858-05:00Found your blog on Mage's Postcards blog. Your...Found your blog on Mage's Postcards blog. Your title resonated with me as my husband has Alzheimer's and is experiencing a serious decline in cognition/abilities. So very sorry for the loss of your husband. Thanks for writing and sharing your life. I'll look forward to reading more... My blog is on WordPress: tehachap.wordpress.com If you have an interest, please visit. Warm regards..Tehachaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973382680508334105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-91063587644228550582021-11-29T11:08:47.216-05:002021-11-29T11:08:47.216-05:00Your week of giving plus your festive meal sound g...Your week of giving plus your festive meal sound great. I like how you chipped in and did the volunteer thing. I like eclairs but haven't had one in years. You've given me an idea... Ally Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017098395188176477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-14661160729426411512021-11-29T07:29:41.981-05:002021-11-29T07:29:41.981-05:00The good far our weighs any negative aspects of li...The good far our weighs any negative aspects of living here. That's for sure. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-78029558707503034942021-11-29T07:02:54.553-05:002021-11-29T07:02:54.553-05:00This sounds like a wonderful place to live. I like...This sounds like a wonderful place to live. I like the idea of being able to integrate as much or as little as you want and to be as independent as you want. Around My Kitchen Tablehttp://www.aroundmykitchentable.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-18190077986446635292021-11-28T22:27:29.921-05:002021-11-28T22:27:29.921-05:00Dear you are so full of positive attitude. I ma gl...Dear you are so full of positive attitude. I ma glad that you have found a nice place. Wonderful and Lovely Post dear! xoxo<br /><a href="https://www.allurerage.com" rel="nofollow">Allurerage</a> <br /><a href="https://www.thetrendybride.com" rel="nofollow">Thetrendybride</a> Jyotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409580929678640983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42438218221814599632021-11-28T18:08:24.010-05:002021-11-28T18:08:24.010-05:00You flatter me. I'm just going along with the ...You flatter me. I'm just going along with the program to get along and find my happy place.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-66037711405264917572021-11-28T18:07:26.366-05:002021-11-28T18:07:26.366-05:00Don't feel I can't even comment on my own ...Don't feel I can't even comment on my own blog from my preferred browser. I have to go to Duck, Duck Go. It's a cookies thing that I haven't been able to solve for several weeks, for me.<br /><br />Binging a program really is more fun than waiting for them week after week but Outlander is cutting into my sleep.<br /><br />Glad you got back to England and more importantly back to Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-29287554326438710032021-11-28T13:31:20.202-05:002021-11-28T13:31:20.202-05:00I sure do admire you.I sure do admire you.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-73440886118796805792021-11-28T13:16:43.428-05:002021-11-28T13:16:43.428-05:00Have been in England again, so I was able to read ...Have been in England again, so I was able to read your posts but not comment. Possibly because I only had my phone with me. Anyway, I've enjoyed your stories of life in the new place and it's great they have so many things for you all to do! I have heard a lot of great things about Outlander but haven't seen it. I did get hooked on Mare of Easttown on the flight back and needed an HBOHope Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711100897900771363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68707713242295161882021-11-28T12:00:32.855-05:002021-11-28T12:00:32.855-05:00Considering most of the employees are new to the m...Considering most of the employees are new to the management, they are doing a great job. I few like the life enrichment director started out in the older section of the campus and just had their jobs expanded to full time or a shared job to cover full time.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5052412743283295622021-11-28T11:56:58.642-05:002021-11-28T11:56:58.642-05:00Best of both worlds here. Best of both worlds here. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-55029328795834580472021-11-28T10:07:17.511-05:002021-11-28T10:07:17.511-05:00Wow -- It sounds terrific. I love the idea of bing...Wow -- It sounds terrific. I love the idea of binging it up and going tot he "party!" The giving things sounds like a good thing too -- helpful and a fun way to be with others in your complex, get to know them. It looks like they're really doing their best for all of you in making it fun and companionable. Plus, you get to dress up now and then!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21902055416788549912021-11-28T03:02:06.126-05:002021-11-28T03:02:06.126-05:00I'm so happy for you! You were alone for so lo...I'm so happy for you! You were alone for so long. CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-48577601223277695972021-11-28T01:45:06.906-05:002021-11-28T01:45:06.906-05:00They do have a few vegetarian choices but I've...They do have a few vegetarian choices but I've heard some people say they need more. The menu changes once a month so you'd get pretty tired of the same thing if you ate out once a day like I try to do. We all have full kitchens thoughMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-15463913317419393162021-11-28T01:10:21.986-05:002021-11-28T01:10:21.986-05:00Reading about your wonderful Thanksgiving meal, I ...Reading about your wonderful Thanksgiving meal, I remembered a question about my potential experience if I choose such a community at some point. I'm a 100% plant-based eater: no animal products at all. Have you noticed if there food offerings for people like me in your community?Linda P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03514116616513211458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-91202010755213795282021-11-27T19:42:59.731-05:002021-11-27T19:42:59.731-05:00It really is a good choice for me. It really is a good choice for me. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-46234113935820397862021-11-27T17:48:24.508-05:002021-11-27T17:48:24.508-05:00I think they look after you and your fellow reside...I think they look after you and your fellow residents very well indeed. If you don't want to be lonely you never need to be. At the same time you can choose which activities to join. Sounds like a marvellous place to live.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-33576150655564249862021-11-27T16:09:34.959-05:002021-11-27T16:09:34.959-05:00Some day I should write about the down side of liv...Some day I should write about the down side of living in an apartment building. But is would be a short post.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-80167164209994775152021-11-27T16:06:03.948-05:002021-11-27T16:06:03.948-05:00It seems like you have found a pretty good place t...It seems like you have found a pretty good place to liveJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23523540365720518442021-11-27T15:49:49.425-05:002021-11-27T15:49:49.425-05:00Given the alterative of waiting until you have an ...Given the alterative of waiting until you have an actual need then chancing there are no places but the crumby nursing homes available I'd rather pick out my own future. Seen it happen way to often.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-73247765699252270512021-11-27T15:46:31.686-05:002021-11-27T15:46:31.686-05:00I don't do the drink-and-drive thing either wh...I don't do the drink-and-drive thing either which is why I quit having a drink with dinner after Don had his stroke. He didn't drink at all so I had a built-in designated driver long before they'd coined the phrase.<br /><br />I've managed to avoid all Christmas music and movies. But now that Thanksgiving is over I might let them into my life again. I don't like piped in musicMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com