Loretta

@noni1959 (10343)

United States • Age 65

Joined myLot 10 years ago

Dinosaurs never had coffee and look how that turned out. A coffee bean is my birthstone. I'm quirky, quiet, and an introvert.

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Another 'Be Careful What You Wish For' Discussion

Judy Evans @JudyEv (351168) • Rockingham, Australia 17 Apr

MyLotter Fleur (@Fleura) wrote about being careful what you wish for. When we first moved to the city about 13 years into our marriage, we found all sorts of opportunities waiting for us. One of these was the chance to attend...

western australia

wishes

pavers

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Loretta That is so physical for sure. I will think of things to do and once doing them I regret when my back or other parts hurt within minutes.

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Toxic Tubers

celticeagle @celticeagle (173373) • Boise, Idaho 18 Apr

Potatoes are a favorite food of mine. I enjoy them boiled, baked, fried, smashed, or, at times, even raw. The most common type is the Russet, which is grown all over Idaho. They are best kept in cool, dark places for longer...

potatoes

idaho

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Loretta If a potato is green, I toss. It's hard to tell if buying in a bag so I now choose from individual bins.

19 Apr

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Before I say 'yes', I want to know who else will be there

Judy Evans @JudyEv (351168) • Rockingham, Australia 18 Apr

We had lunch with Vince’s god-daughter a few weeks ago. She has three children aged from 14 to 19. While she was away, the older daughter was going to have some girlfriends around. When we made some comments about parties getting...

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Loretta I get both sides to this. I can go and be polite but there is a sister that will cause issues and I will not go if she is there. It's my way of keeping the event smooth.

19 Apr

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stinkers in my day

Lenore Plassman @sallypup (63864) • Centralia, Washington 12 Apr

I gassed up the car this late morning. Three cars could be at the pumps. I came in behind another vehicle. I hoped I was wrong but wasn't. The lady in the vehicle ahead of me left her car sitting there at the pump while she...

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Loretta Wow. That lady had nerve. Next door stopped at our door and very rudely claimed the new buyer for his property is complaining about a pallet of wood from my son just buying and removing a riding mower from that day. He wants it gone now. My son told him if she...

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Yesterday was a bad day.

Judy Story @jstory07 (143533) • Roseburg, Oregon 9 Apr

Yesterday which was Tuesday was a bad day. First we went to get my husband's medicine which the pharmacy said was ready. They were not ready. So we left without them. Than we came home and got on our laptops. My husband's...

bad tuesday

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Loretta My goodness. You had so much happen on Tuesday. I hope the rest of the week went much better.

12 Apr

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Spring Cleaning

Angie @andriaperry (118722) • Anniston, Alabama 23 Mar

Yesterday I started my spring cleaning, I'm not doing the regular spring cleaning, I'm going all in. I worked 5 hours going through stuff. I loaded up my SUV and the truck with unwanted, unused things from what-nots, furniture to...

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Loretta I'm a minimalist and have a rule if I bring something in, I have to take something out. I don't like clutter either. Many years ago, I collected tea pots and owls. I don't do that anymore. If I see something I like, I ask myself what will I use it for, does it...

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Airport.

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (13468) • Ireland 24 Mar

There I sat in Belfast international Airport early this morning, disgusted and irritated. Only place I could get a seat and what passed for ‘coffee’ was in a disreputable chain of coffee shops - bilge, pure bilge. And here’s...

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Loretta When a pilot has to ask where he is flying....wow. Every pilot I hear has that low kicked back "whoa dude" voice that can be barely heard.

24 Mar

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Thoughts for Sunday

Daniel @Danielclark691 (2169) 22 Mar

I wonder how you like to relax on a Sunday. Do you like to get household chores done? Perhaps you prefer to go for a relaxing walk? Or maybe you play golf with friends? I like the second option. I like to go on a leisurely...

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Loretta Every Sunday is different. Before moving to WA, I'd go to church, do a meal after, go for walks etc. Now, I take my time but do chores and catch up on paperwork and such. I am going to exercise before tearing apart the appliance closet shelves and organize....

23 Mar

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Today I fixed yummy food.

Judy Story @jstory07 (143533) • Roseburg, Oregon 22 Mar

For breakfast I used my sandwich maker and fixed a breakfast sandwich. It had pork sausage, mild cheddar cheese and an egg mixed in. The sandwich was really good. For lunch I fixed home made pepperoni pizza. It turned out...

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Loretta Sounds like the perfect meals. I need to get a sandwich maker. Are they easy to clean?

23 Mar

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You Better Not Rain on my Brats

Jim Bauer @porwest (99040) • United States 23 Mar

So, dad and his wife will have a bit of an extended stay, leaving Monday morning, and so that made me think, okay, we'll have to fulfill another economical and simple dinner night, especially if it turns out the rest of the fam...

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Loretta I've barbecued in rain, snow, hail...I had a lid though. I hope you get your meal grilled. Sounds so good.

23 Mar

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Got any change? Do you still carry cash?

The Horse @TheHorse (225590) • Walnut Creek, California 23 Mar

Right now I have about $300 in cash in my wallet. I haven't made it to the (physical) bank since my last speaker restoration and last music gig. But I have no change in my pocket. A dude standing outside Safeway, just asked "Got...

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Loretta I carry maybe $5 in quarters only for yard sales or the library book sale area. The books are .50 there. Only when I travel will I carry a bit larger amount. I rather use cash on the road then my card in a reader.

23 Mar

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Do you think there's any chance that Donald Trump would reduce Social Security payments to older folks in the US?

The Horse @TheHorse (225590) • Walnut Creek, California 23 Mar

When Donald Trump was campaigning for president of the United States in 2024, he repeatedly said he would not do anything to reduce Social Security benefits for older Americans who were already collecting said benefits. But now I...

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Loretta He said he was going to stop the taxing of SS so hopefully, no reductions. I draw social security and a pension. Since I draw SS early on disability until I'm 66 and 10 months, it's taxable but they don't hold the taxes out. Only Medicare payments. My pension...

23 Mar

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The wind

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (163143) • United States 23 Mar

I never thought about it, but the wind dehydrates me. We have a windy day today. I needed printer ink and a couple of other things so we planned to go to Walmart after church. We chose to eat at Arby's first, since it is right...

march 2025

windy weather

dehydrated

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Loretta It's very windy and rainy here today. Normal day. I get dehydrated since I want hot drinks and not water when it's cold.

23 Mar

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"Is Sleep More Important Than Diet and Exercise?"

Honey143 @sw8sincere (5554) • Philippines 21 Mar

We all know that eating healthy and staying active are key to good health, but what about sleep? Many people sacrifice sleep to hit the gym or stick to a strict diet, but studies show that lack of rest can undo all those...

sleepvshealth

wellnessbalance

healthyliving

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Loretta Sleep. When I don't sleep, it's hard to exercise and slows things down. I tend to eat more carbs and cause a domino effect.

23 Mar

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Emojis To The Rescuel

Kandase @Kandae11 (56244) 3 Mar

When talking to someone face to face you get the message (in most cases) - they want to portray ,through their facial expressions, body language or tone of voice. But what about when you are online and talking to someone you can't...

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Loretta They can soften but wear glasses when choosing them. I have a friend who can't see worth anything and won't update his glasses. He will click the mad emoji on my answer when he asks how my doctor or something goes. He'll mean to click a sad face or hug. My...

23 Mar

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I need some info concerning airports

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (43341) • United States 22 Mar

I haven't flown in about four years when I went to our granddaughter's bridal brunch and spent the weekend with them. Dale and I are talking about flying to Arkansas this summer to see his relatives, the few that are left. We'll...

mega airports

miles of walking

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Loretta I've never flown out of that airport but in Houston, I had an extremely short time to get to my next plane and the stewardess called for me a ride as we were taxing. I'm disabled though I can walk. Just not fast and far. Sometimes, you can flag them down but...

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The things you can see in the emergency room...

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (42932) 21 Mar

Long story, but yesterday afternoon, I ended up taking my son to the ER as he fell. He cracked two ribs. Then we had to stay for awhile, as they wanted to observe him, etc. I have him home now. When we first got there, it...

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Loretta Boggles my mind the messed up stuff youth, and sometimes older people, do "for fun." I worked in the billing dept of a hospital many years ago. Some of the intake papers just amazed me what they came in for.

23 Mar

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Suddenly I want to get things done

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (163143) • United States 22 Mar

I am probably motivated because spring break is almost over and I have accomplished very little. Now I want to redo cabinets and storage and tidy things up. Today is my last empty day. I need to get going. There is still a lot...

march 2025

chores

no break

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Loretta I have been catching up with some pre moving listings, errands and such. Very tired today so pushing it. Hope you get all your chores and such done.

22 Mar

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Not Beautiful But Blobfish Becomes Fish of the Year

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (84138) • Daytona Beach, Florida 22 Mar

The poor blobfish was named the world's ugliest animal in 2013. Since then it has climbed the scales to the prominent position of Fish of the Year in New Zealand. . These fish are found off the coast of southeastern Australia...

blobfish is fish of the year

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Loretta I've seen much uglier fish.

22 Mar

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Customer Service is Dead

celticeagle @celticeagle (173373) • Boise, Idaho 19 Mar

I used to be a customer service representative for companies such as Sears, AT&T, HP, and several others. I was taught at the phone company first. We were to sound professional, to talk into our headsets so we could be heard and...

cable company

customer service

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Loretta Some companies still care and make sure their employees are giving the best service but the ones that outsource, pay low etc. don't. I had to call Kohls about an order not arriving and the rep was so broken and spoke so fast, I asked her very politely to...

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