Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
I have a copy of family genealogy. I looked . Chester A. Arthur’s mother’s grandfather ( on her mother’s side ) was my ancestor that stowed away on the ship . He and his brother that came with him to America fought in the Continental Army during the American Revolution .
My grandfather had the same last name as the men who stowed away on the ship . So he was a direct descendant .
When doing genealogy, you get half of your DNA from your mom, and half from your dad. That means you have about 25% your 4 grandparents' DNA... about 12.5% of your 8 great-grandparents' DNA.... about 6.25% of your 16 great-great-grandparents.... 3.12% of your 32 great-great-great-grandparents. .... 1.56% of your 64 great-great-great-great-grandparents. The percentages are not exact as we can inherit a bit larger chuck of DNA scattered within the groups.
On my mind today - teeth!!!
I hadn't been to the dentist for a number of years for a variety of reasons - covid being one. I decided I would rather have teeth issues than risk covid and long covid. Before that I went regularly and have had a lot of work done.
They did x-rays, and the hygienist started cleaning. Then the dentist walked in and said "Your teeth are good!!!"
Wow, what a blessing!!!
She also said "Whatever we can do you've got it" She was referring to implants, a bridge, crowns, root canal...She's right! And I want to keep them.
I will go back for them to finish the cleaning and for some work to build up some teeth (front bottom) to improve my bite. I prefer to keep my teeth if I can. I am still amazed and blessed at having no cavities. That's got to be a first for me!😊
These things always make me a bit anxious. My husband has never been one to complain very much. He’s an optimist and doesn’t worry excessively. I tend to hold my emotions inside so that I won’t upset him.
I am one of those annoying people who wants to look at all possible outcomes. He takes things one step at the time and is more analytical than I am. I suppose that is why he is the engineer in the family and I am a creative person in other areas of our lives.
We do balance each other and I would be lost without him. I have always wanted to die before him. Hopefully, we have many years together yet. Our 46th anniversary is coming up soon. Our daughters say they are going to throw us a huge party on our 50th wedding anniversary!
I still remember going to my parents church for a 50th wedding anniversary Mass and the celebration afterwards. Mom and dad were married 56 years.
My brothers and I were laughing because the priest was talking about what cigarettes and beer costs back when they married. My OB chuckled and whispered in my ear, “Only in a Catholic Mass would we be hearing this in an anniversary sermon!” LOL 😆
Please send good thoughts and prayers our way.
Thanks.
Congratulations, so lucky to of hand 46 years, I wish many more years to come for you both.
Golden and lama, I think those of us that were concerned with getting covid, the dentist was the hardest thing to do . The thought of someone that close to are mouth. I think the dentist are very busy right now.
need - prayers for a good report for your hub. R had routine follow up scans the other day and we are waiting for the results. It's not nice. Wow 46 years. Awesome!!!
nacy - I just couldn't take the risk!
I wish the dentist would acknowledge that I must be doing something right even if it is not altogether what they suggest. Dr's too, A few years ago as my dr was away, I went to my dd's dr for my driver's medical and she looked at me and at my info and said "There must be something wrong here." I said , "No. I am (at that time) 84 and I can do squats." and proceeded to show her. I told her I don't go to my dr very often. With a frown on her face, her answer was "You'd better get to your doctor".
Why? I wasn't sick! I just needed a driver's medical.
I just had blood work done and I swear the doctors stair at my blood work, and get annoyed because they can't find a pill to put me on.
That's amazing your health at 84, I think you said. Encourages me to keep up the hard work I've been doing!!
What are y’all planting this spring season?
Tulips are so beautiful! Hope yours survive the snow!
Newbie,
Mallards are so pretty. The colors are gorgeous. Y’all have the most delicious lobster! I enjoy going to New England in the fall. We had delicious lobsters in Kennebunkport, Maine. Maine is lovely.
Here in the south, we don’t have four distinct seasons. We never have a long brutal winter. Spring is brief and our summers are hot and humid! Not much of an autumn here. No beautiful fall foliage.
Oh I love Maine, your so lucky I've been up in down the whole South coast several times. From Portland down. It the most beautiful place. Id say York is probably my favorite
Needs help,
I can't imagine life without the changing seasons, we always love what we are use too.
I would enjoy seeing fall foliage. I have to travel north to see the leaves changing colors.
I don’t like cold weather at all. I think snow is beautiful but I would have to get used to living in a place where snowfall was commonplace.
It amazes me that my youngest daughter fell in love with the cold weather and the snow when she lived in Denver. She hates the humidity and heat that we have here in the summer.
Do you live in a rural area with lots of wildlife?
He had blood drawn today so we will find out Monday how he’s doing.
Sounds beautiful! The evil beavers remark made me giggle. Please share some beaver stories with us.
I am a city gal but one of my favorite movies is with Chevy Chase, Funny Farm.
It’s so cute! Have you seen it? The couple from the city move to the country so he can write a novel. The plot is hysterical!