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| 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) |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Aug 02 2025 : 1:18:17 PM
I agree with what others are saying here about the rush to get season items out months in advance. I guess the stores benefit economically by putting stuff out ahead of time so many people have more time to shop. The longer things are out early, it seems like they will sell more merchandise because while they are shopping now for fall, all the available Christmas stuff is equally up for grabs. But, I agree with other comments here that the seasons and holidays have become commercial and about the money.. But they wouldn't do that if we the people didn't love shopping for fall in late June! From the reading I have been doing the past few years on life in America from 1900-1950s, commercialism exploded as the Industrial revolution here in the US was in full gear. When more people worked, they had more money to spend of many sorts of goods. Now , we can import relatively cheap stuff from foreign sources so there is more and more buying for pleasure and fun than ever before. The next problem is the growing amount of purchases that are ending up in landfills!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 01 2025 : 03:53:18 AM
From working in retail I have found that the sooner it is out the more people there are who will buy it. I don't like it either but they base what they do on what people ask for and when. Seems we can't wait to go from one holiday to the next anymore. I put my 4th of July stuff away so I could enjoy my summer decor. Usually I will leave it out until Labor day. September I love to bring out the Apple things and then the rest of Fall in October. I don't even bother looking for the seasonal stuff because I know pretty soon they will have all the seasons out at the same time at this rate.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Jul 31 2025 : 5:02:52 PM
I finally had chance to work in garden. The heat is bothering me a lot. Half a raised bed now cleared out of about dead tomato vines. I have started zucchini and will plant tomorrow. I am working on several projects, freezer inventory, deep cleaning closets and other stuff. To go from temps about 110* to low 80's will get me in a cleaning mood. My husband out of town and I will organize and he won't even notice I moved microwave into garage.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| windypines |
Posted - Jul 20 2025 : 05:07:08 AM
If you don't shop as soon as they are putting stuff out on the shelves, you don't get it later. It is crazy.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| Lacey |
Posted - Jul 19 2025 : 5:33:12 PM
All the holidays are getting so commercialize...Costco in my area had Halloween costumes out 3 weeks ago..#128532;
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
– Pablo Picasso |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 8:03:28 PM
Earlier this year I went to Hobby lobby a week before Easter to get some Easter things. Easter was no longer available; they already had the Memorial day items on display. I think they should have the holiday items for sale at least until the holiday is over.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 3:21:43 PM
Hobby Lobby puts out Christmas decorations before Mother's Day. Should be against the law to allow this before Nov 1
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 15 2025 : 08:59:50 AM
I am with you Vanessa, it is just too darn early for Halloween Decorations. Will there be any left and out when it is time?
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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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Jul 15 2025 : 08:16:14 AM
I am in grouchy old lady mode after shopping at our Dollar General. They had Halloween decorations! And not just any type, they were pastel! Now the Halloween decorator in me loves them, but I question the timing. Who in the Dollar General organization thinks that people are shopping for a holiday that is 3 months away? Hmph!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 09 2025 : 1:30:32 PM
No chatting with spiders for me but oh I love talking to the birds, chipmunks and Squirrels. I am so thankful that I live on the coast so I do not have to deal with the heat. We left Colorado because of the snow and cold could not handle that weather either. No, at 70 with fibro, arthritis and other crazy things going on with my body, I could not handle the heat or cold! So Blessed to be where I am.
Take care girls and hang out in the AC when you can and chill for awhile. No need to rush to do anything.
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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| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 09 2025 : 1:23:21 PM
Tara I understand how you feel. Dealing with MS fatigue I have days when I walk around in a mental fog. Can't say I have ever chatted with a spider, doubt I ever will, but I do talk to mockingbirds.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Jul 09 2025 : 11:32:02 AM
Just trying to keep from baking my brain in the intense SC summer heat. My brain and my body have been tired. I wasn't bothered by the summer heat last year, but I was still in my 50's. 61 is almost here and I do not care to get older. Time has to quit going by so fast. I have been reading my cookbooks. Not reading during day, I get sleepy. Reading relaxes me in day time but not at night. I have always been a warm weather gal. Love growing a big garden and enjoying the bounty. This season has been rough. I wake up a very early to get time in garden, and just sit awhile. Don't want to feel rushed in garden, take my time to enjoy. Anyone else chat with the spiders? About a week ago there was a HUGE spider in an organza bag where I keep velcro strips. I dumped her on the ground and next day she was in bag again. I moved the bag. Somedays I can't do anything and somedays I dont want to do anything. My neighbor has a young daughter, think she could share some of her energy-I need it
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 26 2025 : 09:09:52 AM
Vanessa, those are a grand pair of wings! I have never visited the places you are going in Florida but they sound interesting!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 26 2025 : 09:07:24 AM
Your wings Vanessa are so pretty and colorful. Happy you are enjoyed your vacation minus the terrible traffic in Florida.
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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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - May 25 2025 : 8:42:29 PM
Love your wings! You will be flying in style.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - May 25 2025 : 6:57:44 PM
Our exchange students and I will be flying home tomorrow. Since we've been in Florida I drove them to Orlando to the Florida Mall (in heavy traffic), to Cocoa Beach and Ron Jon's, on an airboat ride and a few hours at the beach, and to the Brevard Zoo.
I need to get home to my regular schedule, my husband and my dogs, one of whom has diarrhea.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| MBurns |
Posted - May 24 2025 : 12:56:41 PM
Wishing everyone a blessed Memorial Day weekend.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 12:28:15 PM
Thank you Nancy for sharing your Dad’s story.
I will remember to say a prayer to him and thank him and say a prayer for you as well Sara.
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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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 12:14:48 PM
Thanks for the reminder, Debbie! My Dad served in the Marine Corps at the battle of Chosin. It was one of the most decisive battles in Marine Corps history. At my Dad's funeral, we found out that he had been decorated for carrying orders behind enemy lines. He never spoke of the war much during his life. There were eight of us children, and we never realized what a miracle it was that we were even alive! Thanks, Dad! Keeping up the good work guarding those streets in Heaven!
Nancy 8352 |
| YellowRose |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 11:29:11 AM
Thanks Debbie for reminding us of why we celebrate Memorial Day. When you go to the Pioneer Cemetery and walk among the fallen soldiers say a silent prayer of thanks from me.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 09:11:04 AM
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I have been remiss in keeping this thread going, so I thought I would stop by and say hi and remember why we have this weekend.
We have a Pioneer Cemetery in town that we have only just heard about. We have over 100 Veterans buried in this cemetery with 6 from the Civil War. So we will visit the cemetery this weekend to honor all who are there.
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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| Lacey |
Posted - Mar 29 2025 : 4:26:55 PM
Vanessa you are so lucky your town still has a newspaper. My town out sources the printing of the paper and now it is about 6 page and half is advertisement. Miss having coffee in the morning and reading the paper.
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
– Pablo Picasso |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 6:30:01 PM
We have bound issues back to 1951. Back then there weren't as many pictures, but there were more local tidbits, wedding announcements and engagements.
I'll be speaking to 5th graders tomorrow during Career Day. There are many different jobs that contribute to newspapers that they can consider.
I give myself 4 more years of work. My husband wants to take a long trip but I just can't be gone that long.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 2:48:27 PM
I also miss getting a real newspaper in print. I can't even find the Chicago Tribune in my grocery store. Good luck in your new offices.
Dawn in IL
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. Lewis Grizzard |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 2:16:54 PM
Vanessa, what a marvel to still have the newspaper in your community that started back in 1899! America has gone through some incredible changes and growth since then too. Our city stopped the regular paper and it is all online now. It takes so much personality out of the paper , I find, when it is all online.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
