Aging and changing dynamics

[@ericamar1241]

Margaret, I love that you stay true to yourself. Not everyone will want to be on your tribe and that’s okay. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Thanks for being Margaret!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you!

[@heymargarita9950]

I always enjoy your little chats. I just turned 72, my husband has passed, and I don't know if I've ever been really lonely. I do have a disabled son here, but because of the stroke he had many years ago his speech is very impaired.. I have found, especially now in this current atmosphere in this country, that the meanest, most judgemental, hate filled people are the ones who claim to be religious. The real Christians consider everyone a brother and sister and treat them accordingly.

[@janetta5827]

Your last sentence could not be more accurate, thank you! Hope you have a wonderful day. 😊

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for a thoughtful post.

[@elizabethclark8374]

Hello Margaret, I have only one child- a son. He is going to be 38 in September. For me, I stay very active with volunteer work in my church. I have bankrolled my son for many, many years ( in excess of $200, 0:08 000). That has not really helped him to be financially responsible for himself. Recently, I had to face a bitter truth which is that I have enabled him too much. I love him but I am now committed to changing our dynamic with each other. I used to call him every week but I have realized that he also has the ability to call me. At this juncture in our relationship I am not giving him any more money ( except Christmas and birthday). For years, I really thought frequently giving him money ( not loaning) was a help to him. It is not! Anyway, I am not putting nearly as much effort into our relationship as I did for many, many years. I am taking a wait and see approach to what he does and how our relationship will change because I have changed! Elizabeth Goodrich, Texas I am not lonely mainly because I am very involved in volunteer work in my church.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I think you know what you are doing. Good for you.

[@dinahsoar6982]

@@elizabethclark8374 You are so right...giving money to someone with an ongoing money problem doesn't help, it enables them......I learned that in my 40's from a dear older lady who was financially taken advantage of by her daughter and sil.... She finally realized she was enabling and stopped...it was hard on her to see them 'suffer' but she realized that it was the only way they'd ever learn. She did keep the lights on for them and if they had no food provided that but little more.

[@virginiaanderson8875]

Today’s new world(sadly) no one can have a different opinion - I say to my son, what ever happened to discussion groups - in school debate teams - God forbid. Anyway, Faith is so personal - I think should never be judgmental! - I understand exactly the woman you are talking about, I am now in South, lost hubby and family all North - I pushed myself after he passed and forced myself out to the things we used to do- wasn’t easy - anyway, discussion for another day.Love your hairdo -

[@sapphireandbluejeans7376]

I’m a Christian, but I will never leave you Margaret! You are so real.💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Elohimfollower]

100% agree! And also a Christ follower! Love the real sassy ness of this channel! Always look forward to a Margaret being Margaret post!

[@debismith2802]

Well I'm still here, I love your chats!! I'll be 69 in June, with several auto immune diseases....Rhumatoid being one of them. So I understand exhaustion, fatique, I seem to have a few hours later in the day where I can get lots done, then I crash again. I enjoy seeing you busy and doing things. And you are making so many memories with your grandbaby....she will remember her time with you...such a special time for you both! Keep on keeping on. Hugs

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Sorry about your life situation. nobody understands more than our aging population how much the saying “that getting old isn’t for sissies “ reflects the truth.

[@camilledugas3428]

I’m not going anywhere we all can believe in what we want.

[@MarchandP]

Margaret, I love that you are outspoken, I am as well and that helped me through my childhood abuse. I definitely do believe in God and for me he has gotten me through my trials. Without the unconditional love of my almighty Lord and the love of my dogs and cats along the way, I know I would not have made it. I have two daughters and have been blessed to be part of their lives. Of course there have been ups and downs and differences along the way. That is part of life. I have been divorced now for 14 yrs as I was married for a very long time. I’m an introverted extrovert, so when I am alone, I always feel his presence and with that peace. I don’t judge those who don’t believe, I pray that they will find the unconditional love that he can only give. I forgave those who caused me pain a long time ago, and by forgiving it freed me, I turned it over the the ultimate judge. Even with our differences in beliefs, I want you to know that I think you are a very special lady, you are direct, honest, and pretty talented! ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Great post. Thank you.

[@MarchandP]

It’s wonderful Margaret to able to have differences and still respect other’s beliefs. I’m 70 and never thought I would see our country having so much disrespect and shame for people who speak their mind. If we all thought alike it would be a pretty boring place. You keep enjoying your little one, mine are 19 and 14, there’s nothing like the love of our grands!

[@sharonsunshine2532]

👍🙏💛

[@andreagardner2335]

Those years with our kids are very brief. My son started pulling away around age 12. He left for college, then grad school, and we saw him infrequently. He moved in for a while between relationships, then we all lived together while our home was being built after we sold ours to him. When our first grandchild was born, we spent lots of time with him and the baby on weekends while mom worked. Like you, we did all the child care, and it was my son who had the more flexible schedule, so we saw him often. He would often be here on the weekends on the day when my DIL worked. Both grandchildren are in school full time now. This is the second year for that. The sadness persists. Because things have changed. No more babies, and we see our son much less. That’s the way it has to be. I had an extremely close relationship with my mother, and since we lived around the corner, I dropped in many times a week. It was like I never left home in some sense. So this has been hard. I am fortunate to have my husband, so I am not alone. Enjoy your little one. When that part of your life is over, it won’t be easy. But you will be a flight of steps away, so you will still see her a lot. Until she, too, pulls away. And the cycle begins again.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

sigh…..and the cycle begins again. It happens so fast!

[@sheila6479]

I do think kids and parents go through phases on how often you see your parents or kids. It ebbs and flows throughout life. I feel great when i think about how happy and successful and INDEPENDENT my kids are. Ive done my job

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Absolutely.

[@diannevoss7822]

My husband passed in December at the age of 63, I miss him. I’m alone…but I’m NOT lonely. There is a difference. Thank you for your honest thoughts. I relate to so much of what you say. Thank you.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

My condolences on the loss of your hubby. I understand what you mean.

[@amn8827]

I love your videos because you’re real. Don’t stop being you. ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thanks

[@marypiper8161]

I just love your channel, I'm a recent subscriber from the UK who can identify with so much of what you say. I did watch yesterday, and l was shocked at the comment you read out, it was so judgemental and downright sanctimonious. I am always surprised at the way in which so many commentators from the USA express their religious views so openly. It just doesn't happen in the UK perhaps we are all beyond hope, but generally l think it's because we are more discreet, and think that religion is a private matter. Good luck with the house plans. It can be a very frustrating time !

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Enjoyed reading this and your perspective!

[@lauraanderson2982]

I just found your channel and I wanted to say I adore you! I wish you were my neighbor we would have lots of laughs :) A good friend use to say getting older is not for sissy's yet you seem to have found a way to stay youthful and silly in your maturity. Bravo!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Oh thank you!

[@yellowrose4781]

What an excellent video!! Everything from styling hair, empty nest, and how ( for some of us) we're not reading as much anymore. I'm 68, huge reader all my life, & now can't seem to focus. Haven't heard anyone else address this. You look beautiful! I'm going to keep trying to get some volume in my short, fine looks. Been at this since age 15!!!!!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonborton195]

I have read all of my life!! Now at 75 I struggle to stay focused. I can not sit still to read!

[@kittierney8394]

Because your agnostic and don't bad mouth others who do believe, I am catholic I love watching you ,your such upbeat lady ,if you lost subscribers their loss ,your life has change so much very positive, and you share all with us lots of love from uk❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you so much.

[@Yamma4060]

Oh no you lost subscribers…I can’t believe it…why do people feel that every one has to be the same. Well you didn’t lose me and I am sure there are many more that have stayed we you. I don’t comment very often but I am here and watch every video. 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you so much!

[@stephaniecossette7491]

Margaret, hi, such a lovely video today. You, my dear, are priceless. Thank you for all that you share. I relate to you like a sister. So kind and wise. Have a great visit today. P.S. keep up the tips on hair and makeup, they are very helpful for old limp-haired me. LOL

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

lol

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hello Margaret,thank, you for sharing this with us.💕NonnaGrace 🐓thank you sharing your questions.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

So nice of you

[@jackiekozeliski6193]

Margaret the people who dropped you wish them well and a happy good bye. They are judgemental and close minded people. You are a wonderful person.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Appreciate it!

[@linky1953]

You are so right Jackie....I try to stay away from judgemental people.

[@kathymarton2411]

Thank you Margaret, you have a lot of understanding of others. It’s a lonely life being solo, no kids and losing mobility. Take care.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

A real concern.

[@kathytoombs5679]

Love your chats and you being you. Keep on keeping on. Enjoy life because it's too short which we know. ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thanks!

[@kathleenhoffman3483]

Hi Margaret, Love love when you do makeup and hair styles. I'm going to figure out that eyeshadow, and liner stuff yet!! And yes, I'm your biggest mouse fan girl, you have changed my life with that mouse. The #12 is the one, I had been using #17 and it is tooooo much! After a lifetime of flat straight fine hair, you are My Hero and always will be. I am sorry that some uglies left your channel, especially Christians, who are supposed to love unconditionally! Oh, us humans, I do believe in God and I do think He is laughing at our attempt here on earth to be kind to each other. My grandchildren don't believe anymore so they call me when they want some prayers and I tell them to do their "MoJo" thing - that means whatever they believe in that works for them. I would rather have a close relationship with them, then judge their beliefs. Love and Kindness always wins in my heart every time!!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Great post!

[@capricethom7978]

I love how you say "My Nikki" In our family we use the term "Our" like when we are talking we will say "Our Auntie Jen, or Our Jamie etc. We have a very small family, about 15 including cousins. 5 of my closest family live within spitting distance. They are both my family and my friends. A lot of people in my life who I class as true friends have either passed away or moved quite a distance away Thankfully, we chat on Facebook. Luckily, I love my own company and crave time alone. Sometimes spending lots of time in company drains my batteries and I cant wait for some solitude to recharge. I suppose having the luxury of having the choice whether on not I interact with people is the thing that stops me from feeling lonely.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Great post. Great insight. Thanks.

[@annedugan-odonnell3134]

I’m a Christian but feel everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, will always support you as I find you very entertaining!!!. I’m also lucky as my children have stayed close to me through the years have a boy and girl. Not as close to my grandchildren as they live out of state, but hear from them once in awhile ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for posting!

[@marycarlew8567]

Your hair and makeup looks great!!!💕

[@sue9252]

I can’t read books anymore either. I get very sleepy for some reason and I am on the same page as you as far as Yt and TV. I hope you have a great week ahead Margret looking after the little one😌I look after 2 little ones weekly as my side hustle and they fill my days with love and needs. It keeps me young and I love them! ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Exactly!!

[@bernicearaujo3922]

I am so happy you are allowed to be in your granddaughter’s life. Children need lots of love, the more people loving them the better! I think most elderly people find themselves lonely at time. My advice, stay busy, be kind, telephone a friend or family member and tell them you are thinking of them. Do as many nice things for others without expecting anything in return. Who wouldn’t like to be around someone like that? Love your videos! Thanks for making this one!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

GREAT POST!

[@lollys9041]

The ones that stay are the ones that matter Margaret. So very sad that people can’t accept difference. What a very narrow shallow life we would all lead if we only listened to those that thought the same as us. Looking gorgeous as usual.😻❤️🙏

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I totally agree!

[@Nana-w6v]

I'll always be a watcher from Wisconsin. Thank you for being you!

[@JudyReilly-n3e]

Keep on being you.

[@carolineleemon2562]

You look beautiful Margaret! Fun watching your get ready. Glad you liked my suggestion with the rug! Silly I know but when you mentioned that I was like hey that was me!!! lol A week we have to wait for you to come back??? noooo

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

lol. I love this!

[@terrireynolds952]

P.S. You're subscribers are awesome & they helped me see just how deep my faults run...

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Great to hear!

[@goobervine]

I found your channel about one month ago and I enjoy all of your videos.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you!

[@lmak4380]

Good chat Margaret! A mixed bag of weather here in southern BC. Planted up my flower pots last 2 days and hurting but happy. I too am still with you and grateful for your company ❤ I don’t do social media but enjoy utube

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Have a great week!

[@joanpotanko6351]

I am so happy to see you two days in a row. It made my day. I love your hair style. I am going to try using curling iron and then rollers. Can your hair be still a little damp to use curling iron or does it have to be completely dry before using it. I have always wondered for my self. I could sit and listen to you for hours. Take care my Friend and have a nice week with your little one.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Joan, no shortcuts. lol. completely dry.

[@joanstrader4243]

You haven’t lost me…. Love your videos and the facebook group. I look forward to seeing what you have been up to every week. The Facebook group has been so helpful for me just knowing others struggle with the same things as me (getting older). Keep up the good work. I appreciate you so much.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

You're the best!

[@jgheart3018]

it looks nice with a rug in that room, good job Margaret!

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings Margaret! I for one, am still here. Whatever happened to "Judge not"? Anyway, I am not to good with navigating Facebook, nbut I do get lonely and struggle with the whole adult child thing. It's hard to watch people who kind of preach about letting go and act as though they have no loneliness ever. I'm so glad that you are not one of them! Thank you for being you!! Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for sharing!

[@WillowNook]

Me too You are not alone 💗💗

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

It is so funny that, before you said the name of your product for body, I was going to tell you how great Kenra products are. Great minds... Kenra Root Lift really works for me. Your hair and makeup look really good and the bit of cutting did help with the lift! You didn't even back comb/tease it like you used to. I am a Christian and just don't understand why anyone who names the Name of Christ would be hard on others who do not believe/disbelieve/just don't have an opinion. I haven't always believed, and that's for sure. On loneliness: I am a 75 year old widow (10 years now) and just lost my 52 year old son to chronic heart failure which he brought on himself in his 30's by drug abuse. His brother, my oldest child, has been estranged from him and from their much younger (38 year old) sister for many, many years. This, alone, has brought much heartache and a type of intense loneliness to me. With the very recent death of my 52 year old child, I am struggling against depression and find myself wanting to sleep a lot, I believe, to escape thinking about all of this. The only child of my parents, my dad being an alcoholic and emotionally/mentally abusive, my mother being the best mother I could ever have asked for, I don't have a sibling to share any of this with. I pray a lot, try to read my Bible, and just hold on and try to be strong. I am healthy, except for bad arthritis in my hands so I'm not able to do the crafts I used to do. But life sure ain't no "beach". How's that for pouring oneself out......but that's Kathleen being Kathleen. FaceBook is out for me for a variety of reasons but that's ok.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you so much for sharing. My sincere condolences on the loss of your son. You obviously “get it”….one foot in front of the other. You are in my thoughts.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret Thank you, Margaret.❤

[@donnahayes6658]

Thank you! I needed this today- I’ve been experimenting using Velcro rollers with my new haircut- you helped me ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Glad I could help!

[@NanaGigi2025]

Rarely ever comment still subscribed n will continue to be. We use the borax recipe for ants for the past two years it works great. We'd tried a lot of whats on the market n just didn't do much good with ants. Just a suggestion. Have a wonderful week.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thank you. I will pick some up!

[@NanaGigi2025]

​@@MargaretbeingMargaret Here's the recipe. I use old glass jar to soak the cotton balls in. Place out where I need them n store the rest in jar with lid on snug. Hopes this helps. Mix 1/2 C sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp Borax, and 1.5 C warm water. Soak some cotton balls in the mixture, and put them out near the mess of ants. The sugar attracts the ants, and they’ll take the Borax with it back to their home. Eating the Borax kills the ants! If you have small children or pets, be sure to keep them away from Borax - and always wash your hands after using.

[@elizabethmeyer1529]

I enjoy listening to audiobooks, free from our online county library, as I work a 1000 piece puzzle. It’s so peaceful and relaxing.🧩

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Sounds great!

[@dendee1148]

Thank you for sharing your life with all of us

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

My pleasure!!

[@Nana-w6v]

Your hair looks great!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Oh thank you!

[@omazlife4229]

I love when you chat about life and family, aging, friendships and all the stuff ❤️ But as someone who doesn't really wear make up or curl her hair (I do 'fix it up' with plenty of product), I also really love watching you do your hair and make up 🙂. I relate to most everything you chat about, maybe because I'm close in age and - we are both Omas! Keep on keeping on, dont let the naysayers stop you ❤️

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@pambohnhoff2163]

It was such fun meeting Nikki yesterday! Now we can put a face with her name when you talk about her. Oh Margaret, I have black ants, too. I've never struggled like this before. I've been using Terro Ant Killer for nearly a week, with no results. I tried those sticky traps and they' were too smart to use them! If you come up with a solution, could you please share it with us? Thanks!

[@maureenkenney1005]

Hey Margaret, Sorry you lost some viewers but some people are so judgmental! I'm not going anywhere, you're stuck with me. I am lonely since my hubby passed but I'm not alone. Two of my children live close as do a few grandkids. But still miss hubby so very much, he was my partner for 55 years and I still look for him for comfort. I'm soon to be 80 but truly feel on top of the world. I cannot volunteer to do anything because of arthritic knees and ankles. I spend most of my time on You Tube watching the mature beauties and ladies like you and thankfully I love to read and spend days upon days just reading. Most of my friends were my age, most gone or unable to do much. When the warm weather comes I will take my coffee and my book outside and suck up the sun. Have a great week.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I would like to join you some weekend if you are so inclined. I travel with my own tea! lol

[@maureenkenney1005]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret Love to.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I sent you a Facebook message

[@Lisa-ne5pd]

Happy mother's day ❣🙏

[@marycarlew8567]

You are my favorite channel!!🥰

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thank you!

[@dianew6955]

Rejection is protection. Better that they left. We’re not for everyone and that’s a good thing! Love your sharing. 🙏❤️🙏

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Never heard that before…I like it!

[@janebrady1389]

Great video love your perspective on adult children 😉

[@BR-kk9qu]

Love these chats! I’m going to clean my fan! I’m going to use the curling iron/velcro roller tip! I go through phases of reading books. - Belinda

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Love it!!

[@omazlife4229]

I have the same problem with books, I was an avid reader and now it's more difficult to concentrate! I have tried the audio books with limited success, but it has to be a story that really holds my interest and the speaker has to be enjoyable as well...

[@kayeprescott8228]

I’m not going anywhere…could watch you everyday 💗

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

And I look forward to seeing your comments pop up!

[@maryannedeering1663]

Bless you Margret, you do such an awesome job with your hair and makeup and you make it look so easy. You’re such a likable person. I’m sorry you lost subs over your video. Instead of them showing love towards you which would be the Christ like thing to do, they un subscribe. Well Margret, you keep being Margret❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Nice!

[@linky1953]

Love you, Margaret - not ever going to unsubscribe because of religious beliefs. My Mother taught me when I was 11 years old to be wary of discussing politics or religion, especially with people you don't know real well. It has served me well. There are a million other things to talk about. Love the way you do your hair---so not exact in the beginning but looks fabulous in the end. You truly know your hair and what works for you. As for ants - omg - I had spent hundreds of dollars on trying to rid ants in the house I rent from. All kinds of ants - black ants, red and brown ants and these microscopic ants. Had dogs until June of last year so had to be careful of what I put down. Terro products worked the best, but whatever you use---it takes days or weeks to get rid of them. I just had a pest control company spray all around the outside foundation for $150. Ants are gone and won't be back til next March/April. Should I see any before that, the guy who sprays will come back again and it's included in the $150. I can not tolerate ants anywhere where I live - especially in the kitchen. Wish I could join you all on FB but I deleted my account 3-4 years ago - it became way too political for me. I haven't regretted it until now--sounds like you have a nice group over there.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for posting. I enjoyed it!

[@currentconditions962]

With us it was the opposite with my mom, we didn’t want to cut the cord with her, but she, in her old age, cut the cord with us. We have a hard time understanding it, but we stay in touch and we are always ready to welcome her when she is ready

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

That is a unique situation!

[@currentconditions962]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret After my brother,sister and I moved out, we became very independent, but by now in her mid 80’s, we were ready to have her living with one of us, (mainly me, the youngest) but so far, not yet. I finally gave up trying to change her mind. She chose to live overseas, and she left knowing that I no longer fly, so it’s been 5/6 years that we have not seen each other.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

wow!

[@WillowNook]

You didn't lose me either friend!🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I'm so glad!

[@SharonG-ip3ll]

While I'm a devout Christian and strong in my faith and belief, it didn't bother me in the least when you said you are Agnostic. It's none of my business. I first found your channel because I was doing a search for hairstyles for thinning hair. I watched that video and a few others before I subscribed. You are a very sweet, funny and vibrant person that I look forward to spending time with every time a new video pops up in my feed.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

You are a good person!

[@tnkygirl1774]

Christians should worry about people who aren't Christians. Jesus said go and spread the gospel 😊

[@nancyroose4047]

Margaret I consider you MY friend 🥰

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Love this!!

[@suesmith4325]

The big shocker for me is how obsessed many people are about other people's religion, skin color and sexual orientation. Who the hell has time to scrutinize and judge other peoples lives? I sure don't. This life is tough enough just getting me and mine through it. I guess they must have reached perfection already in their lives, right? LMAO

[@LynsAlteredArts]

I’m with you, I don’t know why people care about other peoples sexual orientation or religion or skin color or any of it. It doesn’t affect their life at all. My friend went down to visit somebody in Southern California in a trailer park and they were outside and the person she was visiting, was talking to a neighbor, and this neighbor was saying how she hates homosexuals, hates them, because they have a neighbor who is gay apparently and I’m thinking how does that affect your life in anyway at all. People are way too concerned about things that don’t even affect them at all. I’m kind of a nosy person, but I don’t care what you’re doing inside your house in your bedroom. I care that your hoarding crept out of your house and into the yard because you’re going to bring rodents and bugs to my house and lower my property value, those things do affect me. That’s not a random comment I’ve seen it.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I just remain confused. lol

[@tnkygirl1774]

​@@LynsAlteredArtshate the sin,not the sinner😊.

[@allisonspeer649]

I love our FB page. I really enjoy using facebook and FB groups to meet people and I have actually made "real" friendships . I used to love to read but now it makes me tired...getting old. I do listen to audiobooks using my Libby App. I'm blessed that my son lives only a few miles away from me. We are very close, I quit my job to babysit my Grandson so I saw my son or my daughter in law 5 days a week. We even will vacation together many times. Now my grandson is 19 and working and I see him only occasionally but my son usually stops by our home 3 to 4 times a week. He helps us and we help him. I feel like it has been harder to adjust to not seeing my grandson than it was when my son first left our home.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Sounds like a great family!

[@dinahsoar6982]

I have very little eyebrow hair too, and what I do have is either white or black...my hair is shades of gray with some blondish streaks ( I used purple shampoo in an attempt to get rid of the 'blonde" which looks yellow to me (btw I don't smoke, nor does my husband) and I too realized I do better if I do my brows in a regular mirror first, then check them close up and fill in some individual hairs with a very fine tip brow pencil or pen. I used to do my brows first, but now I do them last b/c by then I don't have time to fiddle with them (which usually makes them worse instead of better)..If I do them first I get hung up there, and have to rush to finish the rest of my face....oh how I miss my beautiful thick eyebrows (and hair) I had until my 50's when I started losing it. Turns out I have fibrosing alopecia and it took so long to get a diagnosis that I"ve lost a LOT of hair and that hair will never come back Rogaine or no Rogaine.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for posting. Very interesting!

[@csuehaymaker9854]

I learned years ago to like myself (I'm 79) b/c you can be lonely "in a crowd" or in a bad marriage so I am never lonely, sometimes I am alone but not lonley. Empty nest canbevery hard even knowing that our children needto have their own lives😊

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

agree!

[@marycarlew8567]

You won’t ever lose me, sweetie!🥰🐈‍⬛

[@kayeprescott8228]

Kenra mousse…so I don’t forget!

[@Lilyflowers659]

Maybe your subscribers were just busy and having a clear of the ones they don’t look at anymore, that’s just life. What was eyebrow raise to me is the responses to your new video was people saying my son and my daughter without saying their name! Whaaat. Have a great life today

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Didn’t even notice! Everybody is doing what they are comfortable doing! lol

[@Lilyflowers659]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret exactly that I’d say self absorbed just like the rest of us! Hey

[@josmiley3259]

Hi. I agree with Yamma4060. Why do I people feel that we all be the same. You didn't lose me either. I think your v/logs are like a breathe of fresh air. Love you Margaret.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you!

[@gingerkitzerow5079]

Thanks for sharing how you do your hair and makeup. You look great! What kind of curling iron are you using. Looks like it makes nice curls.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

a Marcel iron. I think they do curl better.

[@barbararhinehart915]

Hi, Margaret, I'm a big fan. I love watching your videos. I missed it when you told us your town and state. Would you tell me? Thanks, and keep on posting videos.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Until recently I lived in North Dighton, Ma. I moved to a neighboring town/city and now have to be a little less transparent to safeguard my family.

[@albenac4182]

Hi Margaret……your hair looks just beautiful 💕 You are so funny. I say the same about my childrenn. I do the same. It’s your right as a mother 🥰

[@dinahsoar6982]

Margaret (another long comment that is a question, lol)... I noticed that you have brown eyes like I do, my hair is similar in color and the eyebrow colors you used look great...I was wondering what products you used here on your brows and the color names...I've tried a ton of products...the ABH, Revolon, Rimmel, Elf, LA Colors, NYX, Billon Dollar Beauty, Maybelline, Cover Girl.. and more that I can't recall mostly drugstore......to date Elf Blonde works best to outline, BDB Universal brow color works best as a base, and I pencil in some fine hairs I with NYX in ash brown...the overall color is still too dark i. I'm wondering if I need an ash blonde. It's frustrating b/c I must do my brows and I've gone through a ton of product trying to find what will work well with minimal effort and time...I prefer to slap my makeup on...I had cataract surgery in Nov and Dec and boy howdy, having to adjust to the loss of up close vision without the aid of glasses is a challenge too.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Wow, that’s a lot of work! I use - Brows this way 002 Hazel by Rimmel. You see I do nothing but pencil it on and then use their brush to blend out a bit. Hope it works for you.

[@dinahsoar6982]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret Thank you Margaret.!..I'm going to see if I can find it locally...I love Rimmel products.

[@kathiehawley]

Your hair and makeup great

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thanks!

[@sharonthepartyqueen5374]

Im addicted to KZbin too! I do have a full time job so my days are filled with working. I still get lonely being alone. I only get to see my grandbabies once a week. My daughter cut the cord on me a longtime ago. It’s hard to cope.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Think many of us feel this way.

[@clionamm]

It always amazes me that often the people who are the most judgemental and the opposite of 'live and let live' are religious. Would their god really want them behaving that way? Anyway, it's a touchy topic at the best of times. You look great. I'd love to see Hanafins some day. I have a picture of it in my head. 🙂

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

okay. I will include it in a video!

[@clionamm]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret Thanks! 🙂

[@vallang4832]

I am still here Maragaret. You have a nice week also.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you! You too!

[@margaretvillalpando7722]

Sometimes it's better not to talk about religion and politics. LOL But you do whatever you want to do, it's your channel. 😍😍

[@margaretvillalpando7722]

Sorry - also wanted to say that I have always had a close relationship with my son and daughter. My son (don't want to use names on KZbin :)) call me very frequently. He loves to give me updates on things and asks for guidance occasionally. He also helps us with various projects on our house and cars. We help him as well. Same for our daughter.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Sounds like a solid relationship!

[@daisy7141]

I loved my life as a widow with my dog. I have ROKU with the KZbin channel, among a multitude of other channels. But now I have a problem. Extreme pain from a hernia. I take Tylenol almost around the clock. Surgery to fix it could be two months away. I don't do well with pain. I pray all my pain goes away. I believe in Karma. When our kids turn our age, they will seriously realize they may have been wrong to give little attention to their parents.

[@WillowNook]

Hang in there friend. I'm in the pain too. Sciatic and kidneys. You are not alone 🌷🌷

[@daisy7141]

@@WillowNook I'm so sorry. You take care as well. ❤️

[@Savannahstitcher]

Was wondering what your night skin care is. You have such beautiful skin. I have used oil of Olay for over 30 years but not liking the night cream.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I must admit I don’t use anything. Wash off the day with plain water. 🤷‍♀️

[@sharonmardis4920]

Never too long. You are such a real and delightful lovely queenager,

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Lol. I love this!

[@cherylcampbell472]

I’ve always thought that one’s religious beliefs are their own. No judgements should be made unless another individual decides to push their beliefs on others. You be you Margaret!

[@sheila6479]

I love love love your hair!! It is crazy that you lost subscribers due to religion. I dont get it! You are right. We arent doing it good enough!! I thoroughly love watching your videos!!!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks!

[@donnamichalec3299]

Borax and sugar in a small saucer. Put where the ants are.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks.

[@VenitaBouldin]

❤❤❤❤

[@susanbilawchuk1192]

I can’t wait to be an empty nester. My happiness is when they are productive and happy independent adults!! Come and visit anytime… but my older years are for me !! I have 2 teenage boys. I want my life back!! Just my thoughts ❤️👍

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I am in awe of this. I respect it for sure.

[@sallyvassallo2247]

♥️♥️♥️

[@sunnyday4589]

I just left long winded comment on your FB page. Sorry to hear about losing followers, I just don’t understand people being so judgmental or is that judgmental on my part? Anyway, great video and great topics. I’m also going to try the Kendra mousse. I would like to eliminate hair spray. Hugs, my friend! Sharon B

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I appreciate that

[@mandywilliams2033]

I love your videos I'm not going anywhere. X

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thanks

[@tsnickers9979]

You've mentioned the estrangement with your older second son. How do you handle that? I'm experiencing the no contact period era and wondering.

[@Mandy-q6c]

Also are brothers estrange to? If to invasive, disregard question. ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I don’t know what video I addressed this in, probably winter 2023. At some point I may revisit it. Shot version…my door will always be open.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Yes Michael hasn’t spoken to his older brother in around 15 years 😢

[@Mandy-q6c]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret Sorry to hear that. But love the effort you put in on Christmas & Birthday.

[@Mandy-q6c]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret Great for all. ❤️

[@Spot4art]

❤️❤️❤️👍

[@dietlinderobinson9625]

I don’t care for Audio books would much rather read the book . As for loosing followers because of religion ,I have found the least compassionate people are the most religious .Snd I see that happening all the time . Learn to love your own company and find what you like . At the moment you have so much on your plate your brain is on a constant spin . It’s the waiting for people to Pull their finger out and waiting for a building to start and renovations ,it’s murder .You just have to Keep pushing .. I pushed both my children up a mountain and when they got all the qualifications they wanted ,I said now you need to fly .Great to see them succeed xxx

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

love this.

[@jeannineenos2758]

Great video Margaret! We all have our own beliefs and people should accept that. Who’s to say what’s right or wrong. You just continue to be you and be honest ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Absolutely!

[@pacificstatenorthwest]

Can I get one of your cups?

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I don’t sell them. Too expensive to offer in good faith. Thanks so much!

[@lb8960]

I like hanging out with you and look forward to the get togethers.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Same here!

[@BobbieJeanM]

Your videos are never too long! You always have interesting and have funny stories to share and pertinent topics to talk about. At least to many of us with more years of life in the past than the future. And the comments are just as interesting, rolling up the rug is a perfect example because it never occurred to me! Give me a box and I do great thinking inside it but don’t ever expect it to occur to me there might be something outside of it to think about! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Not to make light of the effect on your channel, as a God believing Christian, the loss is greater for those who unsubscribed than it is for you. I have never understood that thinking, it certainly wasn’t the way Jesus felt about anyone and my understanding is that he’s to be an example on how to live by “loving your neighbor as yourself”. I would say more, but evidently they aren’t around to read and gain anything from it. Just know not all Christians are like that…and I won’t try to convert you. 😉 Thank you for being Margaret! 💕

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Nothing to convert. An agnostic is not necessarily a non believer. Thanks for posting!

[@lizvickers2623]

Still here in the uk ❤ The clue is in the name Margaret being Margaret please don’t change 🌟

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thanks

[@deborahshaw9077]

Hi Margaret! I’m a Christian, but am saddened by those who leave you because you’re Agnostic! That’s crazy…definitely not what Christ wants, so please don’t blame Him -lol!!❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I just wish people understood that those who are Agnostic are not making any definitive statements.

[@melmurphy0103]

Silly ppl being upset Margaret don’t give them a thought. It’s hard w/kids. No choice but to let them go. For the most part when they hv their own kids they tend to come back. Thank you Margaret

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

yup.

[@Ruthhql320]

God is so good!❤️

[@tnkygirl1774]

John 3:16...❤.

[@therealnancycarol]

Hello. Margaret! I've been a bit overwhelmed with a lot of new channels on here that I thought I would like, but didn't. I had to go back and unsubscribe. I would like to blame that on drunken subscribing, but I don't drink. So I've been cleaning up the mess and hoping I don't do that again. As you said, it's better than TV, or something to that effect. I had a giggle over the religious thing. 'Nuff said. ~ Giggles. ~ I can't really comment on kids. I have none by choice. No regrets. I was just not mommie material. I also don't miss people when they die. I feel as though everyone/thing is temporary anyway. ~ Laughing ensues.~ Enjoy what you can while you can and move swiftly along when it changes. I'm pretty happy when things end. 🥳 I quit driving because my pickup sat in the garage for a whole year, the battery went dead and it was brand new. A friend came by, and asked if I wanted to sell it, so I did. I order everything online and groceries too. Life is wonderful! I don't have to go anywhere! Now, this may not be for everyone, but it was certainly designed for me. There's a theory (I'm big on theories.) that we don't exist. ~ Hysterical laughter. ~. I'm not saying I believe that, but I find a great deal of comfort in this. When things aren't going my way I just tell myself I'm not here anyway and suddenly I feel much better. Maybe you should try that sometime and see how it goes. I'd suggest you keep it to yourself though. You know, many people just can't grasp things out of the ordinary. Still, it's something to think about. Stub your toe and tell yourself that. Lol. I've spent a lot of time wondering about the fact that everything is made up of atoms and atoms are constantly moving. Then why does my butt not become part of the couch after so many hours of sitting? Is there something wrong with my atoms? How do they not become rearranged? Is it because we don't exist? It's starting to make sense, isn't it? There are many more fascinating theories out there, Margaret. There's no excuse to ever be bored. There's another theory about why we wake up at 3 AM. I thought it was to pee! No! It's when we have to download information from our (?)

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I cannot begin to tell you how much joy you just brought me! On top of be hysterical, it is thought provoking. I must admit to wondering about this stuff myself.

[@therealnancycarol]

Honestly, I was positive you would think I was ready for the rubber room. I'm so happy you take my nonsense as it's meant. We dwell on so much that can't be changed or isn't beneficial to us in any way. Let's delve into interesting things for a change. Have a wonderful day/evening and keep asking yourself if things really matter, since we're not here anyway! Peace and happiness. 💕💕💕