Henrik was due to visit last christmas, but with family coming, and my husband having passed a little over a year before, re-thought the idea, and needed to consider my children. He called and I relayed this back to him, and he wasn't too happy. He said he was really looking forward to visiting, didn't expect me to pay for the ticket, and doing any work would only be me requiring to pay for what was needed. I let him know I didn't think my family would be comfortable with his being here, to which he became annoyed and left me pi**ed off. We haven't spoken since, whereas he was calling almost monthly. I still think of him and what might have been a friendship or maybe more. Please tell me I need to 'GET OVER IT'(said by Cher in one of her movies). Would love a dinner, movie, etc., with a male other than my son! Dating sites? Don't want an older man, and that's what the choices would be for someone my age. Am I doomed to be alone the rest of my life? I'm a very young 71 year old! Single cruises anyone? I would love to take a river cruise to Europe !

I'm not in the age range considered 'older' yet, but we all get there at some point! I buy most of my clothing online, only items that have reviews (I look at the 3 stars, that's where I've found the most helpful and reality-based reviews on everything from electronics to clothing. If there aren't any 3 star and its all 5 starred reviews I look elsewhere just as I do when it's only 1-2 star). If you can take your measurements accurately (helps to have someone to assist in this) then you can generally determine whether a given article of clothing is going to fit. If looking for bras, check out the reddit /abrathatfits for a more detailed list of measurements you need to properly determine size. I do know how to sew, which makes it easy for me to alter instead of sending back. Mostly the issues are in the waist area - GG/H cup 32 band and junk in the trunk but only 5'1.5". Tunics to wear with leggings can be quickly altered with a couple well placed darts in the back so that I don't look like I'm wearing a tent but am not hiding my figure 'assets'. Ordering online has the benefit of finding clothing for little money - also spending less for something tends to make it easier to not freak out when the garment inevitably starts to fall apart. Do I wish that the simple cotton tees or knit dresses were made with the better, thicker materials like they were back in my not-so-long-ago college days? Absolutely. But wishing won't make it happen. We've traded more sturdy and long lasting retail goods we bought precisely because they would last for 'fast fashion' that meets customer demand for cheap and on trend with the disposable quality that keeps retailers in business. The same thing has happened in nearly every category of retail goods - appliances, home decor, etc...We've been convinced that we must consume and buy the latest tech, the latest trend. Sometimes I can still find high quality clothing, but it comes at an equally high price - my Lands End all-weather coat would be one of those purchases. Same for my skirt suits for work bought at Nordstrom (which I like because they will do free alterations on clothing purchased at one of their locations). When paired with my latest crop of trendy cheap knit tops, the fact that I only have a few of those more expensive components like the skirts/pants/jackets is unnoticeable.

The found rocks that neighbor was going to bury for fill! A 100 yr old foundation from a barn in Harrisonburg here in VA . Mennonites called my stone guy to come get it as they were tearing the barn down to build a turkey barn 😳 Bed in a bed in a bed. Revolutionary war hospital bed with flower bed in it all sitting in new lavender bed thus the name Memorial water garden for our son who died on May 11,2020. my rock guy drilled a 1 1/2” hole in the boulder because i didnt want a fake rock. His guys dug a 100 gallon reservoir for the water pump. Pavers i have 2 walkways of these slabs Next project this 80’ slope will be a rock garden in Spring with a fence and several tons of rocks.

I used to practically live in Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda jeans and would buy several pair when Costco had them on sale in Aug. After several abdominal surgeries, jeans are sadly no longer comfortable. I like the soft jersey knit ones from 32 Degrees and some stretchy Liz Claibourne slacks from JC Penney now, I used so sew a LOT of my clothes decades ago when it still made sense to so and became quite good at making slacks that fit nicely. As Lars said, they're really not that hard once you figure out what works for you. i used to love higher waisted fitted slacks with from pleats and cuffs. Very 1950's........and very chic, I thought. I loved Kate Hepburn's style.