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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 2d

Do not use #Mainstays canning jars from @Walmart. I had one box as a sub for the @BallCanning jars I usually use, and most DID NOT SEAL, tried twice. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

#canning
#foodpreservation
#homesteading

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 2d

#harvest25 #canning is complete. Batches of:

Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry-jalapeño, strawberry-rhubarb jams; apple butter, corn relish, pickle relish, pickles, green tomato chutney, and strawberry pie filling.

Christmas gifts!

#homesteading

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 2d

Took a contractor inside my house and I was deathly embarrassed what a mess it was but now I’m home and should clean and I look around and think, eh…..
#priorities
#sundaymotivation

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 2d

Good for you!

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 2d

It really is like a cocktail. Put it in a fancy glass!

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 3d

Fighting #paranoia as I realize my adult kids are really busy, understandably, and live 1-2h away, so it is conceivable they may only come here every 4-6 weeks which means maybe 10x/year or less

WHAT?
And when they have kids, even busier! 😭

#priorities
#lifestyle
#roadtrip

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 5d

Ok, how about weight loss meds next?

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 5d

First presentation to my direct manager today that I want to trade my travel responsibilities for admin.
Bring it up the chain on Monday.
What could go wrong?
Can’t hurt to ask?

#theresthedoor

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 5d

I’ll give you a #bazillion dollars to come pick up dead mice on sticky traps in my attic and cellar.
BAZILLION.

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 5d

Decadent dinner tonight is not helping the weight loss. So hard to diet when encouraging mom to eat.
#caregiver
#eldercare

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 6d

Why?

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 7d

StoveCam

#eldercare
#caregiving
#IYKYK

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 7d

In the next few weeks my financial planner will be able to give me a pic of retirement now at 58, at 60, and at 65.

Feels like a gift.

Of course the longer is the more financially stable position, but knowledge is power!

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 8d

Excited to talk to my financial planner today. After listening to @melrobbins and @debbiemillman and doing my 10-year vision, plus @PeterAttiaMD last night on @60Minutes, I am desperate to create a #roadmap
So many ideas, and time is slipping.

#aging
#WorkLifeBalance
#RetirementPlanning
#value

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 8d

#Advertising
Jordan’s Furniture-sketchy people sleeping overnight in your store:No
The Good Feet Store- either Rhonda is Melani’s twin, from the WDNC club, or Rhonda is fake, so her feet dont feel better.
Stop and Shop-that weirdo employee of yours that you think is “dedicated” - thats creepy.

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 8d

I prob started mine on weak hot tea with milk and sugar around 2yo. For our family, it’s comforting. Was never a problem.

Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 8d

A study in the Journal of Human Lactation found that 2.5% of one-year-olds and 15% of two-year-olds in Boston had consumed coffee — averaging 1.09 ounces a day.

☕️👶

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 9d

Anxiety hitting hard this morning. I think I slept, but I think I need a nap.
I will set an alarm and rest more now, and try to focus on a few goals when I get up.
The hundred other goals will have to wait their turn.

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 9d

The worst allergy! I remember when it was discovered that they put peanut butter in chili at a restaurant near Brown U and a student died. Serious labeling needed!

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 9d

2 weeks ago I had my car detailed. The process has you wash car first. They guy ran my credit card; I went through the wash and then waited inside for the cleaning. There was a counter but no one there. They gave me my keys; said I was all set.
But I see I only paid for the wash.
Do I go tell them?

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 10d

My next endeavor!

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 10d

The process of interviewing for a new job, a process that was optional and that should be no issue has resulted in a #fibromyalgia flare and post event #anxiety.

We will not be doing that again. Taking #risks for #personaldevelopment is not for everyone.

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 10d

Right? Just go home.

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 10d

Oh awful! So sorry!

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EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 10d

Spent 2.5h in job interview. should have left after an hour instead of wasting time. I knew I was overqual, but I thought it would be easy for me and a bonus for them.
The place was kind of chaos, infrastructure needy, and they want a slave.
I prob won’t get it anyway because I don’t speak Spanish.

EllerslieOfTheWind @ellerslieofthewind.bsky.social · 11d

Shhhhh.
Job interview @ 10am.

Could reframe my career, my social circle, my next decade. Or could lead me to restructure my current job.

Then throw in my financial planner meeting Monday, who will help me determine retirement strategy.

Who knows what will happen?

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