Alhambra Palace Premium Jigsaw Puzzle

Even more beautiful in person, Elijah. I spent several hours exploring the Alhambra many years ago. Each room was different and I was simply astonished at the differences, since no reproduction of plants, animals or people was allowed. There is even a small Christian church inside the mosque.

Taffi, how did the shawl turn out? I use to wear shawls a lot, especially with long skirts, loved them.

I never did find the right yarn and then just got into other things. I'll have to track it down. Thanks for the reminder.

Lol you're welcome! I'm sure we're related somehow, I get side tracked the same way!

Hang in there pixipixil. Don't lose your self worth. Know that you & your opinions are worth just as much as the next person.

Hang in there pixi! I, too, listen to comments like that and I just laugh them off. Perked coffee is better than any type of instant and I have been drinking coffee for over 50 years! Wait until he retires; then you'll really hear comments!

I drink coffee but don't like Starbucks or instant. Where does that put me? You have a right to your opinions and so does he. (My friends think I am sometimes too diplomatic and ever the mediator.)

I don't know anything about coffee I have never drunk it or made a good cup of it so I have been told and I don't care.I am retired and live in a retirement community and do know this, if you have a negative attitude before retiring it will stay with you afterward and those are miserable people to be around. So let him keep working some people are happier that way and maybe you can be too.always remember what globug said.

I feel for you. Please find a competent therapist, minister, etc. to help you deal with his attitude. Just because he is a sad, crabby bully doesn't mean you have to live on his terms.

We have been retired for 20 years and believe me ir doesn't get any better. Just stay active.

We've solved that problem, he stays downstairs most of the time with the TV & I stay upstairs with my computer. He has been disabled for a number of years, & I retired 8 years ago. Hang in there! (we both drink coffee & think Folgers is the best-but I also like Newman's Specail Blend Decafe) We use a Bunn & a Kurig, but don't use the warming tray on the one - we just let it cool & use the microwave to warm it. Mine says I don't listen to him, and guess what I don't. Be your own self.

Thank you so much for all your advice and good wishes. it really perks me up to know it isn't just me.
globug you have put your finger on the problem. I do keep telling myself "that's his problem" but I do love him so it does sometimes get thru to me. F22028 you have the right idea. I do try not to be still for long. iawoman1 I have been thinking about doing that.
Dinta, I will work to do as you do. My uncle says the best revenge is live well. I try. tutudiane, good luck in your retirement community. I hope you can insulate yourself from the grinches. Nlb you are an original. That's where that puts you. It's a hard road when volume is what sells. I know because I walk it.

And that's why, after 25 years of marriage, I am single and NO WAY would I ever get married again. No one should have to listen to being put down time after time. I don't understand why women put up with it....is it so ingrained into us that we are their servants, their property? Those who stay in those relationships have my sympathy. Please take care of yourselves- you are important!

Sounds like your husband is an old poop. Perhaps it's better for YOU that he doesn't retire.

Personally, I think Starbucks and instant Nescafe are yucky. I love coffee with a bit of sugar, but we don't drink our coffee strong.

Lots of love and hugs pixipixil are coming your way.

And I am one of those sending hugs!

Thank you for the hugs, nlb and Barbaranne. I can always use many of those. To me hugs make the world go round. "Love" has too meanings to too many people these days.

Trynfindit--it probably is. At least we have plenty of money this way and I can putter in the yard w/o being on a schedule until he gets home. He used to be different but changed after we adopted our boy.

Hi Lydia: I think I'll be the one to die first but if I'm not I may take your path and go it alone.

After 4 marriages and divorces, I'm going it alone too. I do have a caregiver to do the things I can't but in July, after 3 years of renting a room from me, he finally was able to get his own place so I really am going it alone again. I really like it when know I don't have to explain my decisions to anyone. Being my ex-husband, my caregiver felt he still had the right to know. Yay! It's just me and my dog again!

Isn't it fantastic to not be beholding to anyone at home?! I happen to have a home with my oldest daughter and we share custody of my 2 grandsons (her nephews) so I'm not exactly "going it alone"...we are all respectful of each other as far as letting each other know plans, etc. and fortunately, we work very well together. But, as for a MAN who is not actually part of my family...never again! I LOVE my life!!! Pixipixil....none of us knows G-d's plan so maybe you will have a few years to yourself....if that's what you would enjoy! My mom is almost 96 and has been alone for 12 years (except my brother had to move in after a "friend" almost killed her by letting a car roll back on her and broke almost the whole left side of her body when she was 90! ) Being in control of your own life is a very freeing experience!

Pixipixil, I'm sorry to hear of this. You don't deserve such a harsh reaction from him over something so minor. My heart goes out to you and I hope you find a solution to your situation which will bring you more peace and joy in your life. Life is too short to be unhappy. Best wishes and hugs!

HI lydis:
As they say with friends like that who needs enemies. I hope your mom has recovered sufficiently to get around again. No one on either side of my family made it to 96. My aunt who just died did make 95 tho.

Thanks so much MtnMomma. Men are odd that way. I had a priest I worked for go into a 10 minute tirade because I said the organist told me a hymn they picked wasn't written in stone so if he (the priest) wanted me to do another I would.

Pixipixil, that's sad. No matter what their relation or position, there's no excuse for verbal abuse. Verbal abuse can leave scars as well...Hang in there, pixi, and know that you are valued.

Verbal abuse can leave scars as well. I can attest to how true that is. I believe verbal abuse leaves scars that can hurt, not only you, but ongoing generations as bad as ongoing physical abuse does. I don't know how many generations back it goes but I know my grandfather verbally abused my mother and my mother verbally abused her children, and still does. I made up my mind I would not verbally abuse my children but their father, who was verbally abused by his father, abused our children. "And the beat goes on...."

God be with you in finding your way!

Hi llgregg:
Thank you. For me it's a make up and move on method of coping. Just had another bad morning but we made up b4 the day was over. Funny that this post should have come up tonight because of you.

I did the circles too, but you did better than I. it was fun though.

You want to try the circle, a touch harder than any I have done, and the different shapes do take some getting use to, but nice to have another challenge, and this is what the site is all about and the feed back you get from other puzzles is terrific and a pleasant people you could not find better.
Have a super day. God bless you all.