So Policy Mic says Ohio is the cursingest state

as well as the least courteous.
Don't know where and how they got that info, but it sure doesn't reflect SW Ohio.
What say you, fellow Buckeyes?

Reminds me of my college days at a all-female college

when most entering freshman gals presumed they'd be engaged by the time they graduated.
And many were.
Alas, I didn't marry till 25!
Meanwhile, my husband-to-be (but I didn't know that yet) was at an all-male college.
And likely not thinking about being engaged any time soon.

Now that photo is funny! nt

We had moved to a one-floor home in our early fifties.

The garage is attached, so we can go directly to the garage from the house without going outdoors in inclement weather.

Spouse had a stacked washer/dryer installed in a back closet which was enlarged a little to accommodate it. Thus I no longer had to go up & down stairs with wash basket.

I have three "grabbers" I keep in various parts of the house: one is near the front door so I can pick up the newspapers without bending over, and for picking up mail which is dropped through a mail slot next to the front door.

After spouse broke his hip and his leg gradually shortened so that he had to have a built-up shoe and used a cane, we put in grab bars in bathrooms - shower/bath and next to one commode - (the other one didn't have a good place for a grab bar) We also had larger toilets installed - the squatting down too low made it difficult to arise. they are not quite as large as the commercial "handicap" toilets one sees in public places, but they're tall enough. I also have a tallish bench in the shower, so that I don't have to sit down too low. - We raised the legs as far as they could go safely.

At one time we had a seat with arms on one toilet, so he could arise more easily. As he grew more infirm, we had a "transfer bench" for use in the bathtub: part of it is outside the tub, part inside so he could slide over to the tub itself. One is not immersed in water while on the transfer bench, but using shower connected to a hose to enable him to use it on various parts of the body.

Even though I try to be frugal re use of lighting, I absolutely make sure there is always light when traveling to various parts of the house. I also use upright chairs, rather than sinking into a low sofa or chair. Except for my recliner, on which I have put a few thick cushions designed for wheel chairs, etc. I also put extra (cheap but adequate) eyeglasses in various sports where I'm apt to read the paper, mail, and at the computer. That way I don't have to retrieve them all over the house wherever I plop down. I also try to keep paper, pen, tissues, coasters for my inevitable beverage in those places for the same reasons.

Yes, we do get creative when the need arises and figure out what works best for us.
However, it never hurts to exchange ideas with others.

Correct - not at all uncommon.

The priest who performed the ceremony for my spouse and me subsequently left and married. I always said that was my "out" if I ever needed or wanted one. (I didn't need or want.) That was 50+ yrs ago. I just heard recently that he is active in the Quaker church locally.

I do think, though, that it's preferable to take one's leave before the baby arrives.

I understand how you're feeling...

My genealogical finds haven't been quite as exciting, but they really do hit you to the core.
Savor the words and flavor of your ancestor as you relive his thoughts from 140+ yrs ago.
Congratulations!

This could be a big turnoff for the Students who would attend the Newman Center.

They have enough challenges to their faith and up-bringing, without hearing a message that would cause them to reject Catholicism.

The powers that be in Rome will/do know what is going on with American

bishops.

Sorry. You and at least one other were on my ignore list so I couldn't

see your answer.
Back you go.

I'm sure you realize that the works of art are held in museums for the benefit of all humanity.

Do you believe the the Detroit Institute of Art should sell its works to satisfy its debts?

A few days ago many DUers were aghast at the suggestion that the Detroit museum should sell its treasures to help satisfy the bankruptcy liens. DUers felt that the 1%ers would buy up the great works of art and hoard them out of sight of the larger population whose soul benefits from viewing such beauty.

The Pope and other Vatican residents are not using the works of art for their own purposes. While most of its art works are in the Vatican Museum, Michelangelo's Pieta and the ancient statue of St. Peter in the Basilica of St. Peter are among those viewed daily by the many who visit each day. The Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's ceiling and fresco of The Last Judgement are available for the benefit of all.

You may also be aware that the Vatican Library, along with the Bodleian Library will have its ancient texts and books digitalized so that they will be available for all, even us DUers. Good news, do you agree?