Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61643)

United States • Age 76

Joined myLot 11 years ago

I am an Internet veteran who has been writing since the year 2000. I love to travel, love my family and my husband is my best friend.

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Discussions (1130)

Belle Starr (Iz)'s Discussions

I just had to do this

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 24 Jul

I will get to everyone who commented in my previous post but I laughed and thought I had to let everyone see how my grandson Chris treats the doggies when he isn't sleeping with them. Chris is a gentle giant and he stops in to...

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I've made a serious decision

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 23 Jul

I have lived with no cartilage in both of my knees for more than 25 years. Originally I was too young for replacing since I would have had to do it again before I died. This cruise made it all too plain that I have finally...

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Our second port of call

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 13 Jul

Today we are in St John NB. We are taking a trolley tour. So far this is not the best cruise I've ever been on. Lots of things have gone wrong and the food quality isn't what it used to be, but I think that is common since Covid....

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First Stop on Our Cruise

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 12 Jul

The photo shows my view from out. Balcony. This is Eastport, ME. Kasey and Jack are taking a spin to the Neptune Lounge. I decided to chill on the balcony. It is a beautiful sunny morning. The high temp today is 74. We went to...

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The Countdown Begins

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 6 Jul

Only five days until we leave on our cruise. I am starting to feel the excitement that comes with any vacation. I got the refund for the egg chair and I used it to buy a new suitcase. I have a huge one that I bought for my 14 day...

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My New Egg Chair

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 28 Jun

My daughter has two egg chairs on her back deck. My grandson Chris has commandeered one. I decided I want one of my own so when I saw a sale at Home Depot I ordered one. I thought it was exactly like the ones she has but it is a...

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Adding to our family

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 26 Jun

Hi everyone, this is my newest great grandson (I have 4) Oliver and his dad my grandson Alex. He loves the beach!! Today I am at my brother's house in Vermont visiting. We are having a Ticket to Rude marathon!! It has been...

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I Am a Really Bad Grandma

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 14 Feb

Let me begin by saying, I have been struggling with grief again since Christmas time. When I have waves of grief and grief brain I am not much good for anything. When all of my grandkids were babies, I crocheted them an afghan....

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Happy New Year MyLotters

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 29 Dec

I know, I am a very irregular poster these days, but I still think of my friends on here often. I am doing well, we had a very lovely Christmas eve and Christmas. Not much going on in my life, writing has slowed down to a crawl...

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Monday Monday

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 5 May 25

Happy Monday everyone. Not much happening here in Connecticut. It is rainy and in the 60s. We will have three days of this. The birds are tweeting and my wimpy dogs turn up their noses and refuse to get wet. They have to be pushed...

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Busy Friday

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 11 Apr 25

I was in charge today. Kasey went to a gala in Boston last night so I was responsible for drop offs and pick ups. I started yesterday afternoon picking up Jack after track practice at 3:45 and then at 7pm I picked up Chris from...

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Spring Has Sprung in My Room

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 17 Mar 25

I haven't changed my comforter or curtains yet but I put away all the decorations for Christmas and winter. The picture shows my bookcase. The weather here has been quite warm, upper 40s and low 50s. Windy and rainy. Not much...

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I Started My Christmas Shopping

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 3 Mar 25

I decided to look at Nordstrom's sales online on the advice from @lilacskies. I found something perfect for my friend Irene who is quite a good pool player. She plays in leagues and has been on the winning team. I thought this...

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I'm stunned, shocked, thrilled

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 28 Feb 25

I can't believe it, it is only 8 days since I Wrote the check to my accountant and my refunds are both in my checking account. Amazing!! And not just me, my daughter and grandsons too. Electronic filling makes all the difference....

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Good Saturday Morning

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 22 Feb 25

It's still cold here in New England. The change comes tomorrow,. We are supposed to have 40 degrees , will seem balmy. Thursday the kids went to the groomer and now all of them are neat and smell wonderful. I know this because...

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Life at Ma Maison

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 19 Feb 25

Can you say cold? We have had arctic cold here. We had snow, then rain, now it's all frozen. Very pretty but it's a hoot seeing the dogs try to manage it. Now I open the door, they look out and turn around. I had my cookunity...

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I think I am preparing for a zombie apocalypse

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 8 Feb 25

In the past week I have joined Walmart +, Cookunity and Wildgrain. I swear I am not worried about having enough food, my cupboards and freezers are overflowing. Was I just hungry?? I got a delivery from Walmart with a large...

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I'mTied to My Recliner Today

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 26 Aug 24

I have six more articles that are due by 3 pm tomorrow so I want to get them Al written. I then will have 5 more due by the 29th. I like to keep busy but sometimes I overdo it a little. lol I have an appointment on Wednesday with...

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It has Been a Very Warm Summer

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 22 Aug 24

I everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I am hanging in. I am happily settled in my room at Kasey's house and I am hoping to sell my Florida house soon. I have not been there in four years and it is way past time that I let...

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Update on Member @PaintsOnSlate (21857)

Belle Starr (Iz) @BelleStarr (61643) • United States 24 Oct 23

I don't how many of your remember our dear member Marilyn from Canada who had such wonderful camping adventures with her sister and often wrote about babysitting her daughter's dog . She and I met several times for lunch in...

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