Downton Abbey

My latest British viewing habit is now the infamous historical drama of, Downton Abbey, normally aired in the US on PBS that follows the lives of the Crawley family. It has been stated that its based on the Earls and the Countesses of Carnavon who still reside at Highclere Castle in Hampshire although the location of the show places it in Yorkshire.

The drama shares the lives of both the family upstairs of marriage, untimely death, women’s rights and the influence of the Americans. Downstairs is more about work conflict, education, and voices of the working class. Two different worlds under one roof that come together under good news and tragedy.

After watching Agatha Christie’s Piorot and Miss Marple then Investigator Morse and others, I was running out of what to watch. Prior to crossing the “pond,” I did enjoy Murder, She Wrote and other older American crime dramas. In truth, the Hallmark Channel grew tiring of the basic story line of boy meets girl, boy dates girl, boy and girl have challenges and tested then realize that they are meant to be then get married. Think a combination of both Hallmark and of crime dramas closely represent real life. Truthfully, I found “Shetland” and “Luther” both rather intense in the first minutes of the first episode of the series which I might try again watching them both. Soon, I will be seeking a new British series to involve myself with. Open to suggestions that you have to share, please and thank you.

Truthfully, well written and well casted television is worthy to stand the test of time. The better the writers that find actors and actresses plus supporting roles of directors, cameramen and costume designers plus others too many to mention who help make this show seem real.

Thank you once again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Gerontology/Geriatrics

Gerontology defined by the College of Public Health “is the study of aging and older adults which has evolved as longevity has evolved.” In America, it begins at the age of traditional retirement of 65. Geriatric medicine is the focus on health and care for older adults. At the age of 75 of when older adults may face more challenges and require specialized medical attention.

My Dad was an Osteopathic physician who practiced family/general medicine in a clinic as he began his medical career then he moved into emergency medicine before ending up in the ever evolving sports medicine. His cues to staying healthy and mentally sharp are stay active physically, eat healthy and keep your mind sharp by reading. He was a vegetarian for his older years although his children aren’t including me. He would say that doing movement like the downward dog in yoga or just bending over to bring blood flow to the brain on a regular basis will help one to keep one mentally sharp. Check with your physician before making any changes to your diet and physical activity. My Dad did his pre-med at Wayne State University and earned is doctorate at the University of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medicine, he was at Michigan State University for engineering intended to work for Ford Motor in production.

My encouragement to you is to have an inquisitive mind on your aging so the knowledge that you have can make a positive impact on your life and those you love. PBS has information and television programs regarding older populations as well as AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) plus seeking out reliable information at your local library and the internet.

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Friday, April 11th

Happy FriYay!! We made it!!

This morning after receiving my new mortgage payment after my most recent, I have been concerned about my finances. No coincidence that I am starting to do live sales on my closet app to sell down my inventory plus thinking part time at Walmart even as a greeter or stocker.

My employer doesn’t give out raises because for most of the employees receive commissions that change so the base pay is based on experience while their commissions are based on performance. Unfortunately, I do back room admin so no extra income for me unless I get a bonus. Truthfully, cost of living increases would improve morale and productivity over a raise which each of us who working hard and smart deserve.

Truthfully, I don’t believe that I will ever truly retire because it’s difficult for me to not do anything unless I have purpose during my post work life.

Please share your experience in your near retirement years. What would you tell someone who is planning his/her retirement? Your kids? My Dad’s post retirement was of an antique shop and perennial gardens with my Mom before he passed away of cancer at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. How is your retirement?

Thank you for stopping by,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

April 10,2025

Welcome to Thursday, April 10, 2025 friends, we made it this far!!!

Today, let’s celebrate life the good and the bad because we are alive and well! Today is a day to be grateful and thankful. My Mom used to tell me that everything happens for a reason which I have accepted growing up. Sometimes, those reasons are to teach us and sometimes those reasons are to celebrate or both. The song, “Stronger,” by Kelly Clarkson comes to mind today. We learn and become stronger each day although we are mature adults. Stay humble and never stop learning and living!

Regarding the person whom I thought was my friend who blamed me for her crashing her ex’s father in law’s funeral, her ex’s family have been showing up on Facebook under “People Who I May Know,” section. Imagine that they’re curious that I was blamed instead of her owning up to her actions. She’s an adult, mother and grandmother.

If someone stops you or discourages you from being you, that person isn’t on your team. Being pushed or encouraged to go in directions that don’t fit you but the other person is not on your team. Speaking from recent experience. Follow your heart and your passion to be you. You are enough!!

Thank you for your time. Comments are welcome.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

April 8,2025

Yesterday, I stayed home and slept all day to deal with a bad cold plus the stress of what my ex friend did and who subsequently mentioned my name as to why she did it. I learned this because she had blocked me then her ex husband’s family has been looking me up on social media. Curiosity reigns when weird things happen.

My Mom would say always that, “the truth always comes out,” no matter who tries to hide it. She should’ve ended it by saying “by doing the right thing and being honest will ensure that it comes out properly.”

We are all human and we all deserve grace and even when appropriate, an apology or to give one. With that being said, nothing wrong with being well rested and well fed to be up for the challenge.

Time to move on. Challenges and adventures await.

Thanks again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Home Project

Today, Sunday, was home family project day growing up such as clearing out branches from the woods and splitting branches or deep cleaning within the house. As I got older and living on my own, this day of the week was for cleaning because Saturday, the 7th day of the week, I feel I must rest. Yesterday, I only got out of bed to pick up groceries and to eat.

Today, I am breaking down empty boxes in my house to reorganize two bedroooms with one chosen to do a live sales presentation for my online closet. My presentation and my space will be judged more than what I say. Unfortunately, when I started my cats started acting crazy because I think that they thought I was getting rid of them too. My felines have been through three previous families before me all before nine months old so we’ve been together two years this month so some wounds don’t heal completely. I gave them treats and some love to reassure them that the boxes are leaving and not them.

Meanwhile, my friend who “crashed” the funeral, her ex husband who lost his father recently is showing up on my Facebook as someone who I might know. Have chosen not to reach out because my settings do not allow him to reach out to me.

Grateful for the time that I have left before my first live which I gives me time to do something small after work this week like I did last week although today, I am taking care of big things.

In closing, life is an adventure thus we have the choice to live outside of our comfort zone to find our true selves. Plus, if you have grandchildren, they will learn that life is meant to be lived not just a life.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David

Happy FriYay!!

As we make it alive and well to the end of the week, I woke up remembering the wisdom from my Mom of, “everything happens for a reason.” The timing that I am learning and doing new things for my online closet and being here was too much good on my side for my friend to handle so she went out and did something crazy but great in her mind to not be outdone by me. Her problem not mine. The truth always reveals itself period. Grateful and thankful for the opportunities.

Because it’s Friday, I will not go into things at work. My supervisor telling me “white lies” and my coworkers which is for another day.

My encouragement for you to live the life that feeds your soul and that you feel alive whatever that is. You add to your life without subtracting from others.

Happy FriYay!!

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Thursday AM

Good morning! Happy pre Friday! Today, I am grateful that I have peace in my life and made wise decisions to get here. From my previous post, I spoke of a friend who I haven’t heard from and can only imagine the problems that she put on herself.

Almost two weeks ago, we were celebrating her new job which she basically got through her daughter. Nothing wrong with that. Believe that her need to do something great came from my comments about being grateful to be here and my online closet. Believe that she felt compelled to do something great afterwards. She doesn’t need to prove herself to me or anyone else. She became my former supervisor who acts like she must outdo me in almost everything. In the past, I have warned her to stay away from men who we both knew which she thought herself wiser only to end up with an STD. Her bad decision that has likely caused more issues with her adult children who are probably are having a difficult time defending her right now. Realistically, I have no plans to contact her because the friendship has ended. Ghosting isn’t an action as we all know to keep our friends around. Time heals wounds for all affected parties including her ex’s family, her adult children and myself.

This weekend, I plan to work on my online closet setup for my first true live show without sharing the tray with others. This involves moving things out of one room to another then moving inventory to the chosen room to make sharing easier. Plus, I am getting into, “Downton Abbey,” which is somewhat historical and dramatic.

Any wisdom to share? Any lessons learned to pass on? Because we are mature in age and in mind, I believe that we are still continually learning too. Truthfully, I have no problem with advice or suggestions because they help me learn.

Thank you once again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.



April 2nd

Yay! We made it to Wednesday! It’s been a long week already.

Yesterday, through texts, I encouraged my friend who crashed her ex’s father’s funeral to do the right thing like apologize and to make things right but she’s not responding. I feel like she’s kept her true self from me and others. She shared her true self with her then husband which he felt that he never truly knew her then divorced later. Her youngest son moved over 1000 miles away to have a life apart from hers. Instead of being quiet, she spoke of others badly which what she complained about others is true about herself. She was always quick to put me in my place but never vice versa.

With that being said, I believe it’s time to move on. Lessons learned. Blessed to have my cats who keep me company and content to be on my own. My Facebook friends who keep things light and fun which helps too. Most of them I have known since kindergarten. We encourage each other and laugh a lot.

Have a beautiful day!

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Tuesday Morning

Usually in the morning like today, I wake up early like 5AM CST and make my hot tea and bagel for breakfast. Afterwards, I work on sharing on my online closet to keep up my required metrics and to help sales.

Since I have finished my British crime drama run of completing about 10 different shows in full like Piorot and others. My recommendations came from IMBD. Became tired of the Hallmark franchise because it, to me, didn’t reflect real life although it gave positive and hopeful thoughts that the “real” one is out there. Decided on Downton Abbey which is more intense and complex than I thought of the relationships with the family, the wait staff, and the people who visit. The most influential persons are the Matron of the house and her son who are both mature in age and in wisdom.

Regarding my friend who crashed her ex husband’s father’s funeral, I haven’t heard from her except for a comment I had made calling me something that I am not but likely what she was called at the funeral. My intuition is to keep my distance for awhile. She starts a new position soon with better pay and better hours which her doors will open. I am happy for her. My gut feeling is to stay away.

Unfortunately, my coworker who keeps going to the doctor and to many specialists because she believes that she is not well came back from a day off at the hospital.She was happy as a “lark” for the opportunity again. My coworkers don’t know that my Dad was a physician in the metro Detroit area years ago which I remember stories that he would tell. He came home being perplexed that a patient who keeps coming back who believed that she had all kinds of illnesses which my Dad’s nurses did the tests so he could determine the diagnosis. Then one day, her health provider called and reviewed my Dad’s practice for possible malpractice for doing these unneeded testing continuously although she requested it openly to the practice and to her healthcare provider, it was on my Dad’s practice because it obliged. Later on, she was encouraged to seek counseling about her need to be tested for various diseases. Afterwards, she visited less only when there was a true need. Because I don’t talk much at work and share even less, I don’t plan to share the above to my coworker.

As we get older, we have less tolerance for things in life that don’t matter. More of acceptance of things that we cannot change and having wisdom for the things that we can. Silence is working well for me in both situations.

Thank you again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.