Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61510)

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.

isabelletravels.blogspot.com/

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This is getting silly

Fleur @Fleura (35426) • United Kingdom 28 Jun

As I’ve mentioned before, we have an Italian couple currently lodging with us. They have the loft room at the top of the house, which is a decent-sized double room with ensuite shower room. And of course they can use the other...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Are they paying guests or friends? Boundaries are important when someone is staying in your home and if you need the windows open, I would explain they will be opened.

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I sure wish I had.............

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117463) • El Paso, Texas 28 Jun

A job that would pay me 400,000 a year then if I quit 4 years later I could get a pension of 236,000 per year for the rest of my life. I wouldn't have to work cuz with that kinda money I could adopt many homeless pets ..... ok,...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Considering that pensions for regular folks have pretty much gone the way of the dinosaurs, it is a very legitimate questions!!

28 Jun

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Yesterday was one of those days.

Kayla Tsukino @kaylachan (85144) • Daytona Beach, Florida 28 Jun

My head was killing me and my nose was stuffed. My head and nose still hurt, but it's better today then it was yesterday. But, then I'd just come out of the tub. Yep. Had my weekly bath and I couldn't be happier. I'll take...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Allergies have been terrible up here in New England. Have a great week.

28 Jun

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I was wounded

snowy @snowy22315 (209826) • United States 28 Jun

So, I went down to the lake for my evening swim. When I was done I hopped back in the car to come up here. Something in the car stabbed my foot. I do not know what, something sharp. It didn't feel like a sting.My foot was bleeding...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Ouch, well that is no fun. I am usually bare footing it around so I often end up with an injured foot.

28 Jun

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Catch an Ostrich

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (98568) • Daytona Beach, Florida 27 Jun

I was writing about birds and animals, and as everyone knows, the largest bird in the world is the ostrich. The bird weights 230 pounds and stands 7 feet tall. Ostriches are also the fastest species on two legs and can run up to...

giant ostrich

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Belle Starr (Iz) My cousin used to raise Emus but I don't think I have ever seen an ostrich in person.

28 Jun

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Which boot for which foot?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (383630) • Rockingham, Australia 28 Jun

Recently I bought a pair of short boots. They have zips up the side and I had to have a good look before working out which was the right and which was the left. There didn’t seem to be a lot of difference. I was reminded of the...

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Belle Starr (Iz) I have to admit I have worn my slippers on the wrong foot on more than on occasion.

28 Jun

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Odd Food/Drink Combination

Anne Marie Guyer @LeaPea2417 (40102) • Toccoa, Georgia 27 Jun

I have a family member that I witnessed do something I would never put together with a particular food and drink. She had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a coke cola. I don't think peanut butter and jelly sandwiches go...

odd food combinations

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Belle Starr (Iz) I always have PB&J with a glass of cold milk, it's just such a classic.

28 Jun

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Two Cards

Amber @AmbiePam (121943) • United States 28 Jun

My dad loves funny cards, and when he gives me birthday cards, they are usually funny too. Incidentally, my mom’s were always sweet and caring. Anyway, the thing with him is that he never wrote in the cards. In his head, I might...

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Belle Starr (Iz) I keep all the cards I get for years. Sometimes I go and reread them.

28 Jun

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Do you have any family member

JB_girl @sol_cee (38931) • Philippines 1 Mar 23

who is working abroad? It's been a month since my brother left for New South Wales, Australia, for work. It was an opportunity he simply couldn't turn down, even though it meant leaving behind his wife and two very young...

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Belle Starr (Iz) I know it is quite common for people to go abroad to make a good wages, My family has been lucky to find work near home.

28 Jun

I cooked twice today

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169760) • United States 27 Jun

Bob seems to be better and better. Still not quite as good as before he got sick. So I surprised him. I did a twist on the Kropsu recipe and added lemon zest, extract and juice and also some raisins. I ate that twice today. It is...

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Belle Starr (Iz) I know exactly what you are going through and it isn't easy on so many levels. Sometimes being the healthier spouse is not all its cracked up to be. I will keep you both in my prayers. Dementia is a cruel disease.

28 Jun

There should be some rules before you go into the water. Do you agree?

Valentina @valherma00 (4312) • Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska) 28 Jun

It's a heatwave in my country and other European countries and yes, people feel desperate but, their minds should speak some rules to them. With lakes, adjust yourself and slowly go in, don't just jump into the water. Feel the...

rules

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getting into the water

lakes

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Belle Starr (Iz) People should use common sense before entering unknown water.

28 Jun

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Thursday Chit Chat

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (91367) • United States 25 Jun

Happy Thursday Everyone! it's a blue sky, sunny morning here in my little corner of the myLot world. The lawn crew is here zipping around with their noisy mowers. I'm hoping I can get the attention of one of the guys and have...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Ham steak and sweet potatoes is something I haven't had in a long time. It is a meal I enjoy. We need to get down to the cottage in PA it's been so hectic with Jacks sports schedule.

26 Jun

A little about Roscoe

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117463) • El Paso, Texas 25 Jun

Back on May 19 I captured this shot of Roscoe grinning. It wasn't all that hot yet and he was enjoying his shady spot under the china berry trees out front. So this morning, June 25, I opened my Edge browser and it took me to a...

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Belle Starr (Iz) He is sassing you back for sure!! I can't imagine my life with my doggies, great company and comfort.

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Berry Picking

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (56539) • Canada 26 Jun

Today is the first official day of summer holidays for our grade school students. High schools end their year at different times depending on a student's exam timetable. Grandpa and some of the parents of children from the...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Nope too old lol but I bought two pints at a roadside stand last week and thoroughly enjoyed the. Your granddaughters are sooo cute!!

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6/23 - 6/25/26 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (223533) • United States 26 Jun

Sorry I was MIA again. I've been so tired and have been vegetating a lot....and sleeping a little bit. I've also been in a lot of pain; but that's normal around here, right? I can't reconstruct my meals for the past 3 days. We...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Long horn is one of my favorites. I am obsessed with the Brussels sprouts!! I don't do much these days, Kasey insists I go with her to get me out of the house. lol I'm perfectly happy in my room in my recliner!! I've become terribly boring !!

26 Jun

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Have you seen any examples where actors nailed an accent, or totally missed the mark?

Michael @Wrexxo (2826) 25 Jun

....so I just saw a clip of Trevor Noah attempting the Nigerian accent and he didn't quite nail it...I'd give him 2/10 It's incredibly tough to imitate the Nigerian accent if you didn't grow up in Nigeria.. I've...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Some actors are really quite good at accents other not so much.

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Sometimes You Just Have to Find the Fun

Jim Bauer @porwest (113287) • United States 26 Jun

It's hard to describe anything related to dementia as "fun," but some days you do have to struggle to find the lighter side of it just to get through it. It's never easy. It's very sad to watch someone you love and have known all...

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Belle Starr (Iz) lol yes you have to lighten things up when you are constantly caring for someone with dementia. It can get very heavy otherwise. When Al's Parkinson's dementia got bad he could get aggressive which he never was before. He was trying to punch me, I said...

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Time To Get Dressed

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (136641) • Marion, Ohio 26 Jun

I need to run the dogs back outside in a few minutes. Then I will get my big people clothes on so I look like an adult at least . It is payday for me . We are probably getting Kentucky fried chicken...

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Belle Starr (Iz) Good luck at the auction. I haven't had KFC in a few years since they discontinued the popcorn chicken.

26 Jun

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Good morning June 26

snowy @snowy22315 (209826) • United States 26 Jun

I wish June would hurry up and end so we can power through July 67 days til September 1. Anyway, my day started off well with the lucky survey. Also another thing is that I started taking my new BP med last night. The doc...

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Belle Starr (Iz) lol so far it is rainy and my allergies are acting up. I can't wait to get through summer and into fall. I take metoprolol for my bp and it works great for me. I took it with a wrist monitor last week and it was 114/74 so I guess I'll live. lol

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ever played ping pong ball? Table tennis?

Lenore Plassman @sallypup (69344) • Centralia, Washington 26 Jun

When I was a kid I loved to play badminton. I rarely had anybody to smack the ball back and forth with. My Mom and I had some great laughs over our attempts to be graceful. Yesterday I had my appointment with the oncologist....

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Belle Starr (Iz) So sorry to hear you are going through this. I have very little faith in the entire traditional medical community. My experience has not been good. But unidentified pain needs to be addressed. I am a big fan of naturopathic medicine, much more personal and...

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