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    Netflix movie or show suggestion

    I saw Lion a couple of months ago, and I agree, it's a great film.
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    Netflix movie or show suggestion

    Mi Obra Maestra (2018)...stumbled across this last night and enjoyed it...a quirky Argentinian comedy. Title translates to "My Masterpiece".
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    Ten Favorite Movies of All Time

    I don't think any of these have been mentioned: Master and Commander, Cold Mountain, The Hunt for Red October, Pride and Prejudice, Howard's End, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Departed, Shakespeare in Love, The Madness of King George, Far from the Madding Crowd and The Color Purple.
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    Post your comfortable shoe recommendations here

    Ecco or Keen sandals in summer. Like some others here I am also a convert from NB to Brooks running shoes. I have a few pairs of comfortable Clarks, SAS and Ecco loafers. Also a fan of short La Canadienne boots for cold weather, and Ferragamo pumps for dress (my dress shoes are quite old at...
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    What new series are you watching? *No Spoilers, Please*

    Currently watching "The Great Escapers" a documentary series on Netflix that shows the lives of UK expats as they start new businesses abroad (mainly France and Spain so far). Also watching "Jamestown" on PBS. Just finished watching an Australian series "Wanted" on Netflix (sort of a Thelma...
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    Sleep aid - heavier cover

    During winter I have my one thermostat located downstairs set at 60 degrees overnight. I sleep on the second story of the house so it is a bit warmer than that. I sleep in pajama bottoms and a tee shirt under a cotton top sheet, followed by a cotton quilt and topped off with a Polartec fleece...
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    Netflix movie or show suggestion

    "Is That You", available free with Amazon Prime, is an Israeli film set in the U.S. about a fellow (Ronnie) who loses his job in Israel and decides to make a first trip to the U.S. to see his brother. His brother mentions he recently had contact with a long-ago love of Ronnie's (from 40 years...
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    What new series are you watching? *No Spoilers, Please*

    I recently watched season 1 of "The Romanoffs" (2018) on Amazon Prime. It does not get particularly good reviews, but I enjoyed it and hope there will be a season 2. It is 8 episodes of short stories set in locations around the world with a very loose Romanoff descendant theme. It is the...
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    I need Christmas gift ideas for myself, what do you all want?

    Got a ticket to see "Hamilton" when it comes to Pittsburgh in January; Bought myself some Wigwam hiking socks during the BF sale; New microfiber crossbody bag from The Sak during the BF sale; My son set up Roku for me over the summer with Netflix, Amazon Prime, PBS and am now thinking about...
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    Sleep. For a nightcap, which is healthier: alcohol or marijuana? if you need chemical

    I find that getting fresh air everyday regardless of the weather helps me to sleep more soundly. I keep my house cool at night both winter and summer...can't sleep well if air is too warm...and sleep in a very dark bedroom with no distractions (tv, computer, etc.). I also try to go to bed at a...
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    Were you raised by Depression-era parents

    I voted "Yes I was" because I am sure my parents were affected by the Great Depression to some extent although they scarcely talked about it. My Dad hardly at all but Mom sometimes mentioned having very few clothes and lining her shoes with cardboard during her younger years (especially when...
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    Poll:Immigrant: experience or heredity?

    All four of my grandparents were immigrants. My paternal grandparents arrived from Germany as a married couple in 1904. My maternal grandparents came from Greece separately. Grandfather arrived alone in 1905 and grandmother in 1907, sponsored by her older brother who met her ship in NYC. Her...
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    Home temperature

    In cold weather during the day I keep the thermostat set at 68; 60 at night. If it is chilly when I come downstairs in the morning I turn on my gas log fireplace and am cozy in no time at all. I set my air conditioner at 74 in summer. I have ceiling fans in all the bedrooms which helps...
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    Medicare novice here. Questions.

    I will be eligible for Medicare in July 2019. I am trying to learn all I can about this confusing system. Like the OP, I also plan to purchase a Plan G Medigap policy and Part D prescription drug plan. I didn't think you had any extra charges with a Plan G. In PA providers cannot assess...
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    What is for breakfast

    Usually oatmeal cooked with skim milk and topped with walnuts and berries. Occasionally shredded wheat and milk and a sliced banana or whole wheat toast with almond butter and jam. Once in a great while (when I can get the good stuff) it will be a toasted sesame bagel with Scottish smoked...
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    Poll: Do You Still Take a Daily Newspaper?

    Answer is "no" as to a physical paper. I do pay $15/month for a digital subscription to the New York Times.
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    Poll: Do you brew or buy your morning coffee?

    I used to drink a couple of cups of black coffee first thing every morning that I brewed myself from ground coffee in my Technivorm. I started having some acid reflux issues so made a few dietary adjustments rather than take medicine. I have been drinking camomile tea in the a.m. instead and...
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    The harvest is going full on...

    I have veggies in pots on my patio: several types of tomatoes plus bell peppers, basil, and parsley. I have been enjoying all of these except the peppers which are just starting to ripen. I buy wonderful bread-and butter corn, garlic, green beans, onions and cut flower bouquets at a nearby...
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    Living without a smartphone

    I am a light user of my smartphone. I like using Google maps for navigation, occasionally checking my email, and also reading on my NYT app if I am stuck waiting somewhere. Other than that I just use it for phone calls, texting and the occasional photo.
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    What is your "goto" junk food?

    Kettle-cooked potato chips, pretzels or popcorn.
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    Wedding Rings / Bands...Do you wear yours?

    I have been widowed for 15 years and still wear my wedding ring about 50 percent of the time. I'm just used to wearing a ring on the 4th finger of my left hand after all these years. Sometimes I wear a diamond eternity band in lieu of my gold wedding ring and occasionally I wear an antique...
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    Who wears a Watch

    I wear a Citizens Eco Drive wristwatch daily. My other watches have been retired to a drawer. I keep my cell phone in my purse when I am out and prefer to just glance at my wrist to see what time it is. I feel lost without my watch.
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    If You Had to Choose: Perfect Home or Perfect Yard/Neighborhood?

    Definitely neighborhood for me. I don't care so very much anymore at my age (64) about style of house or finishes but a good neighborhood convenient to things I frequent is paramount. I live in a newer home (purchased 14 years ago) in an older established neighborhood surrounded by very nice...
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    Anthony Bourdain: reportedly dead

    I looked forward to A.B.'s programs and thoroughly enjoyed them. I first became aware of him when I picked up newly published "Kitchen Confidential" at the library. What an eye opener to a different world that was! Underbelly was an understatement. I admired him for overcoming his addictions...
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    New Shingrx Shingles Vaccine

    Received a statement from UPMC today. They covered my Shingrix vaccine at zero cost to me after all. I rather suspected they would since it was listed in my EMR as something I needed to get.
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