What is on your mind

[girl_dee]

in 13 days we will be celebrating a very big day!!!

:married:

[Kenna]

Thinking of going to Folly Beach for my birthday.

[Kenna]

....or Cedar Island to watch the wild horses.

[Ender]

I'm starting a fire and I read the headline on the newspaper and I thought it said, "New Uses For Old People", I was thinking WHAT? I read it again and it said POOL not PEOPLE.

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[JDeere]

Hoping I can keep my hands to myself! I just wanna umm nevermind!!!

LOL

[girl_dee]

Watching the Wizard of Oz, I didn’t realize how much my little pup looked like Toto... and how much i miss my little pup

I also love seeing the Wizard of Oz much more since seeing Wicked! :blueheels:

[Bèsame*]

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[Orema]

Food for the new year is on my mind...

I always start the new year with black-eyed peas (for good luck) and greens (for mo’ money).

Sometimes I’ll add chit’lin’s to the menu, but not this year. I don’t clean them well (have been told I clean them too much—as if a chit’lin can be too clean) and I waited too late to have some shipped. So, I’m skipping the chits this year.

Instead I’ll add fried green tomatoes, but can only find heirloom green tomatoes and don’t know much about them. Heirlooms can ripen without changing colors. Even though these are firm, they could still be ripe, sweet, and green. Whatever the case, that’s what is on the menu.

Fried green tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and collards. Should be good and most certainly could be worse.

:poc-cool:

[Oklahomagal]

About 2019, and what it has in store for me. I hope I make some new friends.

[Mel C.]

in about 72 hours, I will marry my best friend. :rrose:

[Ender]

in about 72 hours, I will marry my best friend. :rrose:

Congrats!!!

[Ender]

Happy new year, all!!

[JDeere]

I was a good boy but she was a bad girl!!!!

[homoe]

...
decluttering by tossing out some Christmas decorations we haven't put up in years!

If it doesn't get done while we're putting away this year's decorations, it'll be another whole year...:|

[homoe]

I was a good boy but she was a bad girl!!!!

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[Ender]

...
decluttering by tossing out some Christmas decorations we haven't put up in years!

If it doesn't get done while we're putting away this year's decorations, it'll be another whole year...:|

We’re doing the same thing this year, well, not with decorations, but just with stuff in general. We got rid of SO many boxes of stuff so far.

[JDeere]

I really want to take a long hot bath but I'm unable to do so!

[Reach *BANNED*]

How much I am looking forward to this coming weekend. :reader:

[~ocean]

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huh ! that's why I never had a diary ? I thought it wasn't fashionable ~ :|

[Reach *BANNED*]

That not everything in Life is meant to be easy. Sometimes the struggle makes you come to understand that you should never take anything for granted. I realized today that I am at peace with the struggles I have had (and any that may come in the future) because there is nothing nor no one that I take for granted. It makes Me feel that My Life is that much richer in a non-monetary way which is the greatest richness of all.

[JDeere]

Life has thrown me a big curve ball AGAIN and learning to deal with it, to where I can manage without going crazy.

[Reach *BANNED*]

The question of the day is: Is ignorance really bliss?

[Bèsame*]

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Celebrationof Three Kings Day

[JustLovelyJenn]

I really need to get some f*cking homework done.

[Mel C.]

How fantastic my life is right now!!!!

[JDeere]

Hoping things will look up soon.

[Kätzchen]

Car insurance coverage prices (Hope to find a good price before the first of February).

[JustLovelyJenn]

Its still homework... but also... other stuff. LOL.

[LOQUI]

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Celebrationof Three Kings Day



This is one of the traditions we celebrate in Puerto Rico. I LOVE Three Kings (Queens? ;) Day !

As we love the "fiestas" we celebrate the whole month of December but, I think that the "twelve days of Christmas" for us go from December 25 to January 6 (aka Three Kings Day!

I always remember with great joy how as kids we gathered grass in shoe-boxes for the Magi's horses or camels.

Joy for the soul! :)

[JDeere]

Deciding on new rims. Ugh. The price doesnt get me as much as making sure they are the correct fit, etc

[Bèsame*]

Its a new year, I'm making it all about, trying, doing, experiencing, enjoying new things!

Today , was a very heartfelt conversation, that had me thinking of many new emotions.
Also, I had a piece of cake from the Celebration of Three Kings.

Tomorrow will be dinner with some new friends!

[Ender]

In one hour I'm going to be half-way to 50!!

[homoe]

...

Chicago.........as always!!!

[FireSignFemme]

In one hour I'm going to be half-way to 50!!

Yep, you're now a quarter of a century old.

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Happy birthday!

[Greco]

Found out about this today and am sharing with all of you Vets, and lovers of Vets past and present who completed basic training and/or AIT at Fort McClellan, Alabama WAC, US Army no matter the year.

https://fmvets.org

"THE STORIES & PORTRAITS OF U.S. VETERANS EXPERIENCING A RANGE OF DEBILITATING & LIFE THREATENING HEALTH ISSUES THAT THEY BELIEVE ARE CONNECTED TO NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS THEY WERE EXPOSED TO WHILE STATIONED AT FORT MCCLELLAN - A U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION IN NORTHEASTERN ALABAMA CLOSED IN 1999. THEIR EXPOSURES HAVE NOT BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. READ & LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES..."

Pass this on your social media as well, thank you.

We Stand Strong Always, Greco

[Ender]

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Happy birthday!

Thanks! ;)

[RockOn]

Big Shirley is on my mind!
Her photo is in the galleries. :)

I got the sds-plus adapter for her so I don't have to buy a bunch of bits. Now trying to locate a local auger for her that will dig post holes. This Bosch RH540M 12 Amp 1-9/16 in. SDS-MAX Combination Rotary Hammer Drill does it ALL!!! What a back saver!!! Yes, I am super jazzed! LOL!

[Reach *BANNED*]

I am looking forward to a tattoo "date". I am also feeling the power of a connection Lapus Lazuli.

[Chad]

I was looking for the "what cracked you up thread" but got board looking.

I am not tall but I never thought that I was short until tall people entered my life.

Yesterday a colleague called me "fun sized" like cabdy. Haha!

At least she said that I was fun!

[Chad]

I am seriously thinking of starting my own birthday thread. I guess that I don't have friends here anymore. I have had a birthday thread since 2009.

[C0LLETTE]

I am seriously thinking of starting my own birthday thread. I guess that I don't have friends here anymore. I have had a birthday thread since 2009.

Am I missing something? You have lots of b'day wishes on profile in December. Are you having another b'day in January? lol

[Chad]

Am I missing something? You have lots of b'day wishes on profile in December. Are you having another b'day in January? lol

I have two birthday wishes on my front page. I think my time here has past after 20 years and I need to ride off into the sun set. Texas style.

[kittygrrl]

I have two birthday wishes on my front page. I think my time here has past after 20 years and I need to ride off into the sun set. Texas style.

Chad please don't you are needed right here..people can be fickle but you have friends!

[C0LLETTE]

I have two birthday wishes on my front page. I think my time here has past after 20 years and I need to ride off into the sun set. Texas style.

That, of course, is your choice but I for one will miss you, your posts, and your generous responses to my posts.

[MsTinkerbelly]

World peace, Presidential impeachments, clean drinking water....the list goes on and on.:hamactor:

[Orema]

I'm creating a Memorial Card for Stuart's wife's memorial. She was a terrific lady. They found out she was ill on November 3 and she was gone by Christmas.

I'm using white calla lilies in the background. Stuart just approved the design and text, so we're going to press in a few minutes ... I think she would have like it, too.

Stuart used to work with us so no one is charging him anything. He would have done the same for us.

Jobs like this drain me. Thank goodness I don't do them often.

[kittygrrl]

figuring out how to operate a new espresso maker..loving it(so far).makes exceptional crema..yay

[Orema]

My wrist. There was very little nerve damage and some tendon damage, thank goodness. I’m being released from the hospital today. And will meet with the surgeon a week from now for him to see how the healing process is doing. The surgeon is a little concerned that a part of a tendon may die. If so he’ll have to do plastic surgery. It could’ve been so much worse.

A big concern right now is that I won’t be able to drive my stick shift. I don’t think I’ll be able to handle it. I can move my fingers I can move my thumb but I don’t know about changing gears. I have to come up with a plan. I’ll carpool in the meantime.

Work. We were supposed to start working on the new platform at work But it’s been delayed till April that’s good for me.

Food. I really want a bowl of some good homemade soup. I think on my way home tonight from the hospital I’ll pick up some Menudo ... that’ll be good.

Housecleaning. There was a lot of blood and broken glass in my femme cave. It looked like I had a visit from Dexter. I’m going to hire somebody to come in and clean that up for me. I have two buddies who want to clean that up but I can’t let them do that.

Siri. When I was standing outside screaming at the top of my long for somebody to help me ... I could’ve just asked Siri to dial 911. I was thinking of everything but that.

[JDeere]

That i splurged on clothing that i shouldn't have but oh well! TOO LATE!

Laughs

[RockOn]

Warning: This is a long post, you may want to skip over it.

This is on my mind ...

Went to the doctor this afternoon. It was another one of those "Laura from work sent me."

I am having an ultra sound tomorrow. They are thinking blood clots in my left calf. it is swollen, tender, warm to touch, colored darker like a bruise and hurts. Plus I was put on blood pressure meds for the first time in my life and am seeing a kidney specialist soon because of low kidney function.

Anyone would get high blood pressure in my situation about the messed up discs in my lower back since last April. The sciatic pain is such a flirt ... I feel encouraged then here it comes full force and says to me "Ha, gotcha again." Regardless, I am still upping PT, get these other things fixed and never go at outdoor work really hard anymore. I will follow my doctor's instructions.

I have not had much at all health problems during my life except injuries associated with cliff diving, water skiing, playing football, horseback riding too fast ... addicted to adenaline rush ..I remember all those sort of bangups which I brought on myself. In my youth, it was no big deal. Be healed up and ready to go at it again.

Here at 62, it is a big deal. LOL! I must hold on to my sense of humor!

I have promised myself to be kinder to my body now. I am not kidding, I mean it! Plus, so fortunate not to be in worse shape ... will get through all this in time.

Tonight, I feel there are no big deals anymore and the day of week "Monday" is just another day.


I have shared this music video here before. It is a favorite and very fitting right now. :)

If interested, here below is the link:

https://youtu.be/rBtKQHg1Rzk

[RockOn]

Wanted to share great news. I had the ultra sound today. There are no blood clots in my leg but a lot of liquid substance in there which I am told indicates infection. I am on antibiotics for that. Not a big deal! I am so thankful! One health challenge checked off the list. :)

[RockOn]

I had my truck door slam on my left calf mid December. I was parked on a hill. I thought the door had stabilized. When I reached into the back seat for a bag, my leg automatically went outside the door as I leaned back. The door came downward very hard and mashed that left calf in the same place they thought I had a blood clot. Being on heavy steroids at the time, I do not think it healed on the inside. (only my opinion, I am no doctor) I have been totally off steroids for a couple or so weeks now. It has been my experience, heavy use of steroids inhibit healing. I am talking even a tiny scratch.

I think that overs it ... thanks for well wishes!

Happy Friday to All! :)
RockOn

[cathexis]

Worried, that I'm not out of the woods yet. My left leg is still touch and go. Injured it in a fall, July. Spent 3 months in the hospital over the Summer trying to salvage it.

Now, I'm not tolerating the antibiotics they have me on before the Ortho-surgeon takes out the hardware, in December. Have knocked out my intestinal flora (pro-biotics not working) AND yeast is raging, need I say more about that.

Am going to a Lake Placid sports medicine clinic. They might need to do surgery earlier, fourth one. This all puts my top surgery on hold, and I can't find a doc to Rx my T up here. I'm so tired of multiple health issues.

Anyway, next problem. Just want to ignore my own.

[homoe]

Worried, that I'm not out of the woods yet. My left leg is still touch and go. Injured it in a fall, July. Spent 3 months in the hospital over the Summer trying to salvage it.

Now, I'm not tolerating the antibiotics they have me on before the Ortho-surgeon takes out the hardware, in December. Have knocked out my intestinal flora (pro-biotics not working) AND yeast is raging, need I say more about that.

Am going to a Lake Placid sports medicine clinic. They might need to do surgery earlier, fourth one. This all puts my top surgery on hold, and I can't find a doc to Rx my T up here. I'm so tired of multiple health issues.

Anyway, next problem. Just want to ignore my own.

Keeping good thoughts for you Bud! Hang in there!

[RockOn]

Gosh, you sure have a tough-sounding road ahead. I am sending you best wishes for your highest good and that your surgeon comes out of your surgery feeling proud of the best surgery he has ever performed. Keep us posted on how things are going!

[JDeere]

Working and moving out of state.

[clay]

on my mind.....duplicity

[Kätzchen]

gosh, all the horrible news 'front page' news stories on nearly every major media outlet: Sex perp football coach, that horrible couple in California that hurt their 13 kids, that sex perp senator in Tennessee, that S.P. at the top in US Government, the SCJ who sexually harassed Anita Hill wants to upend case law in favor of (………..). It's absolutely revolting. Nauseating. Gross. The ugliness that is pervasive in our country. And, I just got through watching a special news report about the Femicide in Honduras.

Then I came across the news story (link found here (https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/female-digital-assistants-alexa-siri-remain-popular-silicon-valley-it-ncna973296)) about how Alexa and Siri perpetuate sexist maximums upheld by American society and perpetuated by the technology industry innovators (I use the term, and phrase of thought, loosely). And people wonder how deep sexism is in our country and why the proverbial cancer of the denigration and abuse toward women is practically incurable.


It's like a horrible bad dream, like a broken record, all this awful ugliness.
It hurts my heart and makes me cry and makes me feel so very, very unsafe.


The continual mistreatment of and abuse exacted upon women is what's on my mind.

[Gemme]

I have a lot to do so I better get off my hump and do the darn thing!

[clay]

It is a beautiful, sunny day out. I am going to begin to whittle down some wayyyyy past due shredding, doing that for an hour, then writing an "assignment"...:)

On my mind is how peaceful I am feeling!

[cathexis]

Working and moving out of state.

JDeere, how far out of Texas are you moving?
Thought, "old Texans don't die they just fade away."

Hope it's somewhere nice like New Mexico or Colorado.

[JDeere]

JDeere, how far out of Texas are you moving?
Thought, "old Texans don't die they just fade away."

Hope it's somewhere nice like New Mexico or Colorado.

Im not a native Texan. I'm gonna move back to Oklahoma when my shit is all taken care of. I want to live a more peaceful life and get away from all the BS here.

[JustLovelyJenn]

I know that they say "when life closes one door, it always opens a window"...

... but I checked, all the windows are locked... Can someone please give me a brick? I need out of this mad house!

[Kätzchen]

Tomorrow's commute to work, before the sanding crew is out sanding highways. We got a titch of snow this morning, but the bulk of the snow storm lands late this evening, which will make getting to work pretty hazardous. I've got the car already tarped and covered, for ease of snow removal in the morning. Studded tires are A-Okay. Trunk is loaded down with emergency supplies, and I got my new battery for the phone, so my phone is charged and ready to go in the morning @ 0430 hrs.

:cold:

[RockOn]

this is on my mind ...

I was about to feed the pups their dinner. Realized I meant to make a trip to the closest Dollar General and pick up enough for tonight and thru next Saturday. I am so dirty ... but they won't like having to wait extra for me to shower. That is what I planned to do after I fed them. Sometimes we have to put others' priorities ahead of our own. I will wash my face, throw a cap on and get their food. I can shower after that. Yes, it's a good plan. :)

[Gemme]

I don't function well on less than 5 hours of sleep so today is going to be rough.

:blink:

[FireSignFemme]

Food, I'm so hungry.

[clay]

Treating myself better.

Continuing to work on myself, to be a better me

[easygoingfemme]

My daughter got a summer internship in Colorado. I'm really excited for her. There was only one slot open for what she was looking for and she got it. Colorado is also very far from home so I'm feeling a little :blink:

[Ender]

I'm at a point where I'd honestly rather be single than be ghosted by people on the sites and apps. Fuck 'em, I'm happier by myself.

[RebelDyke]

I have a lot on my mind.

So much that it keeps me from getting the much needed sleep I know I need.

Grad school, teaching, lesson plans, fafsa, registering, where should I move to for practicum and internship... should I even stay in this state or move to where I know I need to eventually end up?

Another move... to where I know no one again. Not that has ever been an issue (making friends), but I'd like to settle down sometime....yanno? lol

[Bèsame*]

Actions speak louder than words.

[RebelDyke]

Actions speak louder than words.

Preach it girl! I completely agree.

[RebelDyke]

I wish i could enjoy the many blessing I recently had or milestones I have achieved, but I keep loading up my agendas and platters with more, just to stay busy and ignore other things. It isn't working.

[JDeere]

I really miss her, I miss late night calls, I just miss everything in general till things went south!

[Gemme]

I've got a lot going on in my noggin but mostly I'm tired. Do I dare attempt to go to bed this early and risk laying in bed, wide-eyed, for a couple hours or do I wait until my normal-ish time?

[FireSignFemme]

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[JDeere]

My next step/move.

[Kätzchen]

I'm still trying to figure out how to repurpose a set of privacy screens, room dividers, that were given to me recently. I can't decide whether to go get plexi-glass type sheets of acrylic to anchor onto the backs of the dividers, then take marbles in shades of combinations of blue and green and purple, etc, and set them into each quadrant square and fill the squares with some sort of acrylic -- so they stay inside the squares permanently? OR, go buy cloth-like onion paper in a variety of colorful shades to achieve the stained glass church window effect?

That is what has been on my mind since I got them the first of the year. I'm trying to figure out how to make them sturdier, and then attach them all together, to they stretch out across a bigger field of space (for the front windows in my new apartment)…. so that when it's too bright, all I have to do is stretch them across the room, not only for privacy, but to lend an added ambiance to soothe the whole living room experience.

Here's what a single room divider looks like (I have three of them).

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/331950638545-0-1/s-l1000.jpg


I hope to get my privacy screen project done by next weekend or the following weekend.

:hk20:

[FireSignFemme]

I'm still trying to figure out how to repurpose a set of privacy screens, room dividers, that were given to me recently. I can't decide whether to go get plexi-glass type sheets of acrylic to anchor onto the backs of the dividers, then take marbles in shades of combinations of blue and green and purple, etc, and set them into each quadrant square and fill the squares with some sort of acrylic -- so they stay inside the squares permanently? OR, go buy cloth-like onion paper in a variety of colorful shades to achieve the stained glass church window effect?

That is what has been on my mind since I got them the first of the year. I'm trying to figure out how to make them sturdier, and then attach them all together, to they stretch out across a bigger field of space (for the front windows in my new apartment)…. so that when it's too bright, all I have to do is stretch them across the room, not only for privacy, but to lend an added ambiance to soothe the whole living room experience.

Here's what a single room divider looks like (I have three of them).

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/331950638545-0-1/s-l1000.jpg


I hope to get my privacy screen project done by next weekend or the following weekend.

:hk20:

Oh I love those type of screens. Those I've seen have had larger windows, not as many panes though. Plus they were definitely less upscale too. Our local Walmart where I window shopped doesn't carry such finery. Besides if I put that many screens in my apartment they'd be the apartment. Well not really but they'd fill up the living room and leave little space for walking that's for sure. Anyhow these look a lot nicer than those I've been eye spying - what a score! Are we going to get to see pictures when they're done?

[RebelDyke]

planning a trip

[Glenn]

1am. and I have begun taking out my uninsulated, interior, wall down to the exterior wood. -After I put in the insulation, should I use the weathered 100+ year old fence wood I already have for a new wall, or should I buy new wood?

[Kätzchen]

Oh I love those type of screens. Those I've seen have had larger windows, not as many panes though. Plus they were definitely less upscale too. Our local Walmart where I window shopped doesn't carry such finery. Besides if I put that many screens in my apartment they'd be the apartment. Well not really but they'd fill up the living room and leave little space for walking that's for sure. Anyhow these look a lot nicer than those I've been eye spying - what a score! Are we going to get to see pictures when they're done?

No, I won't be sharing any pictures of the finished product, FSF. The screens given to me actually have four panels, whereas the picture example I found on the web has three panels. I'm not sure where the previous owner bought them. But I will somehow get this art project finished in the next couple of weeks. :rrose:

[JDeere]

Why am I still awake?

Is it too late to eat something?


And whether or not to trust her again.

[homoe]

...
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

[homoe]

..
I have a grandniece going off to college soon and I'm trying to think of creative ideas and stuff to send her

[C0LLETTE]

..
I have a grandniece going off to college soon and I'm trying to think of creative ideas and stuff to send her

Send a big package of money....nothing is more creative for a college kid.

[homoe]

Send a big package of money....nothing is more creative for a college kid.



.......:giggle:........


You got that right!

[~ocean]

..
I have a grandniece going off to college soon and I'm trying to think of creative ideas and stuff to send her

grocery store & restaurant coupons ~ retail store gift cards ~ and gas gift cards ~ money they will spend all in one place :) just an idea :blueheels:maybe she liks to shop !

[homoe]

grocery store & restaurant coupons ~ retail store gift cards ~ and gas gift cards ~ money they will spend all in one place :) just an idea :blueheels:maybe she liks to shop !

GREAT ideas ~Ocean.......:hangloose:


She does indeed love to shop!

[Orema]

Health: My wrist is doing great—better than the surgeon and occupational therapists expected. I'm not wearing the splint anymore. The worst parts are the scar on my wrist along with a little numbness on my thumb and palm. I can use all fingers and my thumb just as I did before. The scar looks like a musical note or the letter J. I rub it a lot with CBD oil when I don't have a scar-away (https://www.myscaraway.com/product/scaraway-silicone-scar-sheets/) bandage on it... I'm so lucky—it could have been so much worse.

Work: I've been working for 50 or so years and I'm tired. I'm ready to retire. I need to come up with a plan. But I know as soon as I retire I'm gonna be bored and look for something to do part time. Maybe I can get something part time where I currently work, but I've been here almost 20 years and am ready for something new. We'll see.

Driving: So much better now that I'm not driving a sports car. I had a car accident in 2014 and afterwards I should have gotten a full size car. But I had something to prove to myself and settled for another sports car. Hindsite is 20/20 and all that jazz. Now I'm ready for a road trip. I need to start exploring some these states I'm thinking for retirement. Maybe I'll go to Arizona this summer, maybe not.

I'm on the verge of cutting two friends from my life. I'll miss them, but I'll be better off without them.

[C0LLETTE]

Perhaps it has been suggested before or you've already tried it but getting an aloe plant, cutting off a 1/2 inch piece and rubbing the open end on your cut may provide surprising marvellous results in reducing scarring.

Worked for me. Try it. Plant's cheap and ubiquitous. What have you got to lose?

[Orema]

Perhaps it has been suggested before or you've already tried it but getting an aloe plant, cutting off a 1/2 inch piece and rubbing the open end on your cut may provide surprising marvellous results in reducing scarring.

Worked for me. Try it. Plant's cheap and ubiquitous. What have you got to lose?

That’s a good idea, C0LLETTE, thank you. (f)

Surprisingly, I hadn’t thought of aloe and no one has suggested it. Now that you’ve mentioned it, it seems like an obvious choice—especially here in SoCal where aloe plants are plentiful. I’m gonna pick up a plant and start using it.

[PaPa]

Of course the things on my mind seem to be things I am working on right now....

School and the upcoming licensure exams - my alphabet soup will then be MA, CAGS, CRC, CEHRS, CBCS; :|

sorting my parents' estate items into the "keep/get rid of" stacks; more :| since they went through The Depression...

getting the house insurance transfered to my name - which means finding the will, trust agreement, and new deed and getting that all to the insurance agent :blink:;

various doctor appointments and end of the week eye exam :glasses:;

and of course my recent bout of insomnia :eyebrow:. Ha!

I also need to get the feral cat to the vet and get him fixed. I have become quite attached to him so we will try to make a go at this. :playingcat:

[RebelDyke]

.......:giggle:........


You got that right!

Could I be your second grandniece that you send a big packet o'money too!?!? I'm off to college!

:praying:

[Bèsame*]

seriously?

I wonder if anyone else can see thru it ?

[easygoingfemme]

..
I have a grandniece going off to college soon and I'm trying to think of creative ideas and stuff to send her

Cash cards and non-perishable foods.

[easygoingfemme]

What's on my mind- things I'm grateful for.

My girl gang. We have been through so much shit in our 25 years of friendship and we just get each other. I got to get together with a small part of the crew today and could literally feel my heart healing a bit. We ate food and drank wine and went and bought ridiculous clothes that will only be appropriate for when we have our girl gang slumber parties and that is fine with all of us.

I'm grateful for my parents. My mom has been having a hard time the past few days and really hit a wall. Dizzy and nauseous. Then last night she fell and fractured a bone in her leg. She will be okay and my father is taking care of her. She has a walking boot. She has a positive attitude. She will be okay.

I'm grateful for my nephews. I have a movie date with my older nephew tomorrow. Last night, my younger nephew, just 3 years old, was full on helping me cook dinner for 6 people.

I'm grateful that my spouse, even though we are likely dissolving our marriage, is coming to my brother's house tomorrow because my nephews are asking for them. And my sister in law needs technology help to put parent controls on various items after finding my 6 year old nephew browsing porn last night (just because he searched for videos about poop-- because 6 year old boy- but lots of porn popped up) and that's what my brother would have handled but he is not there anymore to handle it and my spouse said that they will. I just hope it's not too awkward.

I'm grateful I can find positives right now.

[CherryWine]

My best friend, who found out today that she has breast cancer. She is 39. She is one of the best human beings that I know. They say it is contained, but she will have to have a double mastectomy. Not an easy road ahead for her, but thankfully her spirits are high.

[Gemme]

My best friend, who found out today that she has breast cancer. She is 39. She is one of the best human beings that I know. They say it is contained, but she will have to have a double mastectomy. Not an easy road ahead for her, but thankfully her spirits are high.

My condolences and best wishes for your bestie.

[VintageFemme]

Thinking how lovely it is to always have this place to come back to. Seeing familiar faces in the photos and catching up on what everyone is talking about and just feeling that familiarity that something has been around long enough to feel cozy. ♡

[kittygrrl]

JJDMAHdGDDg

[clay]

I know I am dog ass tired. One of the "yo-yos" on 2nd floor of my building was imbibing this AM, at 345AM...was cooking, "fell asleep"....the smoke alarm, NOT the detector, BUT the obnoxiously LOUD one, went off thruout whole building. It startled me so.,,,.we all 46 residents had to evacuate to parking lot, Fire Dept came...we were cleared to come back in at 540 AM. I had to be back up at 800 to help with Pantry Day. I could not go back to sleep. so had a headache all day!

[cathexis]

Sounds miserable. We also have a neighbor who gets in a nod setting off the ear piercing fire alarm at 0400. Stand out in the cold with little on waiting for fd to clear the building. Our cats get terrified!
Thankful that I am a nightowl. Don't go to bed until dawn usually.

[Gemme]

I need to get going. Lots to do the next couple of days!

[kittygrrl]

"A Little Chaos" w Kate Winslet and a pale green tea

[Orema]

Internet problems. I really don't need this today.

I guess it could be worse.

[ksrainbow]

I just gave thanks to the last 10 visitors to my page here :) You are most welcome to visit any time!

Enjoying your visits :thumbsup:

Ks-

p.s. :loveBFP:

[MsTinkerbelly]

A small measure of relief....

My cousin Ron is still in ICU, but they were able to stop the internal bleeding, and he is breathing on his own.

Ron was the passenger in the car that killed his brother, but wound up with many injuries that will take a while to recover from fully.

Collapsed lung
Broken ribs
Broken sternum
Internal bleeding
Many soft tissue injuries

To me, it seems most of his injuries were probably caused by the airbag, but I cannot imagine the extent of his injuries had it not held him in place as the car rolled over multiple times. THAT is how hard and how fast the drunk driver hit the car.

Scott had no chance, not even with a nurse seeing the accident and performing CPR

Please don’t drink and drive, please.....

[Orema]

Work—I’m finally home and relaxing. They wore me out. I’ve been up since midnight and have been working since 6am. Today I’ve been exhausted, grumpy, and obstinate—but I met the deadline.

A high-level manager asked me something for the third time in two days and I snapped. It was a small but noticeable snap—done in the presence of someone else. We’ve bumped heads in the past and she has a rep for being rude and nasty, though she wasn’t rude nor nasty with me today. She was just annoying at the wrong time. I’m not too concerned, but I’ll need to tell my manager.

And, I’ve been pigging out for a few days—it’s been delicious. Today I had a burger and fries and this morning it was donut sticks. Last night it was pizza. Tonight’s dinner will be a couple of vodka gimlets and some purple urkle.

I think I’ve gained 2 or 3 lbs., but I can live with that.

And I still think about her.

Still, things could be worse.

:poc-cool:

[RockOn]

Orema, sounds like you have been handling yourself well under extreme pressure ... infinitely better than I do. I usually invite him (it is always a male) to join me in a little excursion to the warehouse. I then chew him out.

Hugs to you, sweet lady! (f)

[kittygrrl]

Pelosi-she's amazing

[JDeere]

That I should have taken out the trash sooner, so to speak, when she decided to act like the victim all the time, when she allows herself to be controlled by someone else.

[MsTinkerbelly]

A small measure of relief....

My cousin Ron is still in ICU, but they were able to stop the internal bleeding, and he is breathing on his own.

Ron was the passenger in the car that killed his brother, but wound up with many injuries that will take a while to recover from fully.

Collapsed lung
Broken ribs
Broken sternum
Internal bleeding
Many soft tissue injuries

To me, it seems most of his injuries were probably caused by the airbag, but I cannot imagine the extent of his injuries had it not held him in place as the car rolled over multiple times. THAT is how hard and how fast the drunk driver hit the car.

Scott had no chance, not even with a nurse seeing the accident and performing CPR

Please don’t drink and drive, please.....

Ron has been moved to “medium care”, and will be airlifted to California either today or Tuesday.

He has a long road to recovery ahead, but it looks like he is going to make it!

Thank you all for your kind words and your prayers (f)

[QueenofSmirks]

Yet another job change. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I'm grateful that companies want to hire me, but it has been quite a whirlwind in the job arena the last two years. I just want this one to be what it promises to be. I'm tired of getting wined and dined to find out that it's all bullshit.

[Chad]

Etiquette.
I fear that etiquette and manners are being lost these days.

Social etiquette
Dinning etiquette
Conversation etiquette

There were rules on how to conduct yourself in social situations that seem to be disappearing.

We the mentors, should set examples for appropriate social etiquette.

:tea:

[cathexis]

Etiquette.
I fear that etiquette and manners are being lost these days.

Social etiquette
Dinning etiquette
Conversation etiquette

There were rules on how to conduct yourself in social situations that seem to be disappearing.

We the mentors, should set examples for appropriate social etiquette.

:tea:[/quote]

Have please, thank you, you're welcome, pardon me, excuse me, "go ahead, you were here first" even if it's a fib to someone obviously busier, holding too much, struggling with young kids, and one of my favorites, " I'm sorry" to someone accidently victim of a slight disappeared?

How about phone ettiquette?
Hello, no, may I take a message, hold a moment please, thank you and goodbye. People observing my immediate family are astonished at the formalities. Not formal, just polite...to the cats, too. If they've curled up in a common spot, like a chair, well, its theirs until they get up. If spot really wanted, there's always the offer of bribes like cat treats. But if they choose to stay in the spot, an alternate needs to be found by/for the human.

Sure hope common courtesy can be resurrected!:soapbox:

[RebelDyke]

meetings

emails

decisions

packing

moving

not necessarily in that order

[Kätzchen]

On my mind is that it's less than 18 months before the election in 2020.

*tick tock, tick tock*

[FireSignFemme]

J is on my mind. She has a growth, and had to have a biopsy. It's affecting her thyroid and they've decided it has to be removed. They're thinking they should be able to leave enough of her thyroid untouched for her to not have to be on on medication. Of course there's the chance that she will but her insurance will cover it and even if for some strange reason it wasn't covered the generic is really inexpensive. Anyhow the plan is to hold off on treatment until after the baby is born. Since they don't suspect cancer I'm not sure why she needed to have a biopsy. Maybe it's just a standard procedure thing, a case of being doubly cautious because she's pregnant.

[JDeere]

Whether to risk things and follow what I want in life or to stay put, work forever and miss out on taking a chance, whether i lose it all or not.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Whether to risk things and follow what I want in life or to stay put, work forever and miss out on taking a chance, whether i lose it all or not.

Life is really, really short JDeere, too short to live with regrets. :bunchflowers:

[tantalizingfemme]

I get anxious about school and have to constantly remind myself that I voluntarily signed up for this and it is temporary. Good lord... This current class has been intense and fast and soooo involved. But it is all good stuff. And with my field placement starting in a few months, with those 18 hours a week on top of my normal 50+ work hours and a class, I HAVE GOT to stop panicking myself. I know I will be fine and do well, but this ridiculous overwhelming feeling can be well... overwhelming sometimes.

[RockOn]

I want to buy a welding machine right now. I have been reading a couple of welding books and have done a tremendous amount of research about them. I need to wait a little longer, make sure I get the one that will meet my needs without overkill. Think I will now begin putting in some calls to welders, get their collective opinions. This is going to be a real kick in the pants! Heh Heh!! Can barely wait for the fun to begin! Seriously, it will be so useful around here where I have lived the past three years. So many times a labor-saving project came to a standstill and I thought, "if only I had a welder ... "

[JDeere]

Life is really, really short JDeere, too short to live with regrets. :bunchflowers:

I agree. However I just don't want to lose my family because of my choice of women. Plus i was told if i move out, im not allowed to come back.

[FireSignFemme]

Breathe. It will be over before you know it and when you're done it will have been so worth it!

[Chad]

About 19 years ago I was in a committed relationship with an athlete. She was mostly a triathlon athletic. OMG, it was so much work for me. I had to get up early prepare her food and drinks, load the bikes, and her gear. Set up when we got to the event. Pump her up to do her best. And run around with a camera to catch her events.

One triathlon I wore myself out preparing her so she had to drive us home. Haha!

:fastcycling:

One race I found a beer tent, haha! That was the best race for me. :cowboy:

[FireSignFemme]

J - not even 3 months into it says she's experiencing morning sickness. I was fortunate and only had it for about six weeks total with my first son, not that early, and even then only the first three weeks of it were brutal. With my second I never had it at all. I hope this isn't a sign of an difficult pregnancy ahead capped off by a long, drawn out, excruciating labor. :praying:

[CherryWine]

I had to have my best buddy put to sleep this morning...my 17 year old tuxedo kitty. He was the sweetest, most gentle little cat that I have ever known. He had cancer, and his quality of life was diminishing rather quickly. As excruciating as it was to make the decision, it was time.

This was my first experience at having to have a pet euthanized, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I was relieved at how peaceful it was and how quickly it went. He has always let me hold him on his back and cuddle him like a baby, and that is just how he went today...wrapped up in his fuzzy blanket, having his fur stroked. As soon as the vet administered the meds, his soft little head slowly fell over and rested on my chest. Couple of kisses on top, and that was it. He was at peace.

I am going to miss him terribly...already do, but I am so very glad that I had that sweet, little fuzz muffin in my life.

[Chad]

I had to have my best buddy put to sleep this morning...my 17 year old tuxedo kitty. He was the sweetest, most gentle little cat that I have ever known. He had cancer, and his quality of life was diminishing rather quickly. As excruciating as it was to make the decision, it was time.

This was my first experience at having to have a pet euthanized, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I was relieved at how peaceful it was and how quickly it went. He has always let me hold him on his back and cuddle him like a baby, and that is just how he went today...wrapped up in his fuzzy blanket, having his fur stroked. As soon as the vet administered the meds, his soft little head slowly fell over and rested on my chest. Couple of kisses on top, and that was it. He was at peace.

I am going to miss him terribly...already do, but I am so very glad that I had that sweet, little fuzz muffin in my life.

CherryWine, my heart broke reading your post. I am so sorry. The worst experience is the lose of a dear friend kitty.

Contact me if it would help you, I will be thinking of you.

[easygoingfemme]

I had to have my best buddy put to sleep this morning...my 17 year old tuxedo kitty. He was the sweetest, most gentle little cat that I have ever known. He had cancer, and his quality of life was diminishing rather quickly. As excruciating as it was to make the decision, it was time.

This was my first experience at having to have a pet euthanized, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I was relieved at how peaceful it was and how quickly it went. He has always let me hold him on his back and cuddle him like a baby, and that is just how he went today...wrapped up in his fuzzy blanket, having his fur stroked. As soon as the vet administered the meds, his soft little head slowly fell over and rested on my chest. Couple of kisses on top, and that was it. He was at peace.

I am going to miss him terribly...already do, but I am so very glad that I had that sweet, little fuzz muffin in my life.


I'm so very sorry. I've been there. It's so hard, even when you know it's what is right. I'll be thinking of you.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I had to have my best buddy put to sleep this morning...my 17 year old tuxedo kitty. He was the sweetest, most gentle little cat that I have ever known. He had cancer, and his quality of life was diminishing rather quickly. As excruciating as it was to make the decision, it was time.

This was my first experience at having to have a pet euthanized, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I was relieved at how peaceful it was and how quickly it went. He has always let me hold him on his back and cuddle him like a baby, and that is just how he went today...wrapped up in his fuzzy blanket, having his fur stroked. As soon as the vet administered the meds, his soft little head slowly fell over and rested on my chest. Couple of kisses on top, and that was it. He was at peace.

I am going to miss him terribly...already do, but I am so very glad that I had that sweet, little fuzz muffin in my life.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I teared up reading this, it's so hard to say goodbye to our little friends.

[clay]

I had to have my best buddy put to sleep this morning...my 17 year old tuxedo kitty. He was the sweetest, most gentle little cat that I have ever known. He had cancer, and his quality of life was diminishing rather quickly. As excruciating as it was to make the decision, it was time.

This was my first experience at having to have a pet euthanized, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I was relieved at how peaceful it was and how quickly it went. He has always let me hold him on his back and cuddle him like a baby, and that is just how he went today...wrapped up in his fuzzy blanket, having his fur stroked. As soon as the vet administered the meds, his soft little head slowly fell over and rested on my chest. Couple of kisses on top, and that was it. He was at peace.

I am going to miss him terribly...already do, but I am so very glad that I had that sweet, little fuzz muffin in my life.

CDoodles>>>..it is because of that love for him that you were able to make that decision. It is a very easy, peaceful transition and with you holding him, he was able to go on to the Rainbow Bridge..where he is whole, running free, and he will wait there for you til you go up, too!

You are in my thoughts my friend!! Hugs you....

[JDeere]

The upcoming work week!

Hopefully shit will be together so we xan start this project.

[Kätzchen]

I went shopping today and saw one of those people who stand by the roadside waving a huge sign, to make ppl come in and buy whatever the business sells. I felt bad for them because its such a thankless job and its probably not a well paid job. I couldnt help but think of all the ppl who struggle just to earn a living, myself included. I didnt see them out there on my way back home, but i did see a homeless vet by the freeway exit. I gave him some money $$ and a bottle of water i had in the car console. Everytime i see somebody like either of them, i always think of my two sons. Life can be so unfair, and hard.

[cathexis]

I had to have my best buddy put to sleep this morning...my 17 year old tuxedo kitty. He was the sweetest, most gentle little cat that I have ever known. He had cancer, and his quality of life was diminishing rather quickly. As excruciating as it was to make the decision, it was time.

This was my first experience at having to have a pet euthanized, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I was relieved at how peaceful it was and how quickly it went. He has always let me hold him on his back and cuddle him like a baby, and that is just how he went today...wrapped up in his fuzzy blanket, having his fur stroked. As soon as the vet administered the meds, his soft little head slowly fell over and rested on my chest. Couple of kisses on top, and that was it. He was at peace.

I am going to miss him terribly...already do, but I am so very glad that I had that sweet, little fuzz muffin in my life.

As a fellow cat lover, I have had many pass
to Summerlin including a 22 year old diabetic cat. I'd like to tell that it gets easier, but it doesn't. Each being is unique, and your love for them is based on their individuality.
May Bast watch over and guide you through the path to acceptance and on to tranquility. May you always keep the fond memories.
---fox

[girl_dee]

How much I miss winding down the day in the BF chatroom.

[theoddz]

I would just like to thank all of my friends here for their thoughts, prayers, healing energy and light following my now 9th total knee revision replacement surgery. I am now 6 days post op and things have been going extremely well, so far.

I am up and getting around with my walker really well. My dressing is of the "waterproof" variety, so I've been able to shower on my own. I also can get up and down on my own, or with just a little assistance. I'm able to even fix myself a tasty bagel or a good sandwich and carry it back to my recliner. In short.....I got this!!!! 👍🏻

So, once again, THANK YOU!!!

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[C0LLETTE]

July 1... Canada Day!

I'm going to go out and wave a few Canadian flags, watch teenagers run around with large flags draped over their shoulders, sing a few heartfelt bars of "Oh Canada", and eat some Canadian bacon on a bun.
Then I'll go home, put my flags away and wait for next year. It's the Canadian way...lol

[JDeere]

Work

Wondering if i should proceed with trying to pursue her again

[easygoingfemme]

I'm not normally a cranky person but I'm feeling cranky. There are a few people at work not doing what they need to do and it's trickling down to what I need to be doing and it's making me get behind.

And a lot of the residents are super cranky and lashing out at me about whatever is going on for them.

And it's really hot in here. No air conditioning but I have a fan but also my phone sucks and a lot of people calling in have bad phones or talk really quietly so I have to keep turning off my fan to eliminate the noise to get a better shot at hearing what they are saying on the phone.

I'm very glad we have Thursday off.

[clay]

I would just like to thank all of my friends here for their thoughts, prayers, healing energy and light following my now 9th total knee revision replacement surgery. I am now 6 days post op and things have been going extremely well, so far.

I am up and getting around with my walker really well. My dressing is of the "waterproof" variety, so I've been able to shower on my own. I also can get up and down on my own, or with just a little assistance. I'm able to even fix myself a tasty bagel or a good sandwich and carry it back to my recliner. In short.....I got this!!!! ����

So, once again, THANK YOU!!!

~Theo~ :bouquet:

YAY! GREAT news! And, yes, YOU DO GOT THIS!!

[RockOn]

I found a recipe for vegan cornbread. :) I will simply leave out the sugar.

I hate sweet cornbread! Why not just crumble yellow cake over a plate of greens?

[easygoingfemme]

I found a recipe for vegan cornbread. :) I will simply leave out the sugar.

I hate sweet cornbread! Why not just crumble yellow cake over a plate of greens?

YES! I get so annoyed when I bite into cornbread and it's sweet. Now I just take a pinch to test it before committing. When I make it I like to add in a little garlic and cumin.

[cathexis]

YES! I get so annoyed when I bite into cornbread and it's sweet. Now I just take a pinch to test it before committing. When I make it I like to add in a little garlic and cumin.

Sorry, I am a dissenting vote. Even though my location is temporarily listed in NY, and Chicago is my adopted hometown with an Indianapolis birthtown, I am from strong Southern roots.

The cornbread I prefer is sweet. Yes, Johnny Cakes are good, but you're right, they are sweet and don't belong with my red beans or black-eye peas.

[easygoingfemme]

I love a red bean stew poured over not-sweet cornbread....

My daughter used to love Johnny Cakes for breakfast with a little honey on them. I should remind her of that.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I love cornbread of both types, unsweet and sweet, but definitely only unsweet with greens or peas/beans.

However . . .

I admit I love

https://i.imgur.com/fg75Q7T.jpg

[FireSignFemme]

Now they also make a vegetarian corn muffin mix. The only difference is the regular mix has lard in it and the vegetarian version uses vegetable shortening. When I was a girl I'd make a box of jiffy cornbread mix up and think I was quite the cook. Sometimes I'd double the recipe, use two boxes, and then I fancied myself quite the chef.

https://store.jiffymix.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/c687aa7517cf01e65c009f6943c2b1e9/t/o/tour_case-24_pack-front-600w.jpg

[GeorgiaMa'am]

. . . When I was a girl I'd make a box of jiffy cornbread mix up and think I was quite the cook. Sometimes I'd double the recipe, use two boxes, and then I fancied myself quite the chef.


Me too, me too! My Mom bought me the Jiffy cake mixes to use in my E-Z Bake Oven! (I had the 1960s turquoise model.) I would serve tiny slices to my family for dessert. (Fortunately only a family of four.)

[FireSignFemme]

Me too, me too! My Mom bought me the Jiffy cake mixes to use in my E-Z Bake Oven! (I had the 1960s turquoise model.) I would serve tiny slices to my family for dessert. (Fortunately only a family of four.)

I had a turquoise E-Z Bake Oven too! Sometimes I ate the mixes straight from the packaging. When my sister busted me, crouched behind the oven with cake mix all over my face, threatened to tell, I converted her on over to my way of thinking - welcome to the dark side. :daywalker: :2nddaywalker:

[RockOn]

I didn't cook when I was little. :( *sniveling and feeling left out*
LOL!


And don't do too much of it as an adult but branching out some with food changes over to vegan. It is a good thing.

Thanks for posting that there is vegan cornbread. You made my day!
:)

[Kätzchen]

The awesome time I had while relaxing down at the coast.... feeling pretty majorly stuffed since Brunch, tho. But I guess it's time to go raid the freezer and find some non-diary ice-cream to savor before bedtime (Toasted Coconut or Key Lime).

*** Yawn ***

[cathexis]

I didn't cook when I was little. :( *sniveling and feeling left out*
LOL!


And don't do too much of it as an adult but branching out some with food changes over to vegan. It is a good thing.

Thanks for posting that there is vegan cornbread. You made my day!
:)

Was a recalcitrant child, who had gender issues as a kid, refusing to learn to cook beside my mom. Rather be climbing a tree.

What I learned of cooking was (ironically) from a long ago ex-spouse who had the patience to make a roux for seafood gumbo in of all places, Chicago.
Joy of Cooking has many good recipes, some of which are actually fairly easy to follow. It is my cooking bible.

Btw, assembling the ingredients for the seafood gumbo took as much (or more) patience in 1980 Chicago as the roux. I dub him a saint!

Cooking is not my forte. TG, my Partner can cook. Canned and frozen food all the time would be boring.
However, once we made the most twisted and misshapen Indian samosas. Our friends were fearful when offered one. Tasted good, but scary looking so we got to keep many for ourselves...yum!

[homoe]

Was a recalcitrant child, who had gender issues as a kid, refusing to learn to cook beside my mom. Rather be climbing a tree.

What I learned of cooking was (ironically) from a long ago ex-spouse who had the patience to make a roux for seafood gumbo in of all places, Chicago.
Joy of Cooking has many good recipes, some of which are actually fairly easy to follow. It is my cooking bible.

Btw, assembling the ingredients for the seafood gumbo took as much (or more) patience in 1980 Chicago as the roux. I dub him a saint!

Cooking is not my forte. TG, my Partner can cook. Canned and frozen food all the time would be boring.
However, once we made the most twisted and misshapen Indian samosas. Our friends were fearful when offered one. Tasted good, but scary looking so we got to keep many for ourselves...yum!

I think Chicago takes a hold of one and makes them do things they'd NEVER consider doing in a million years otherwise!

I fear one of my trip there I'll be lead in to some kind of debauchery and never be heard from again.........:giggle:

[JDeere]

Her....

I brought her from Virginia to Oklahoma, to a safe place.

I took a gigantic risk, hoping it will pay off.

[Princess]

All of our things have been moved and are in a safe place. I am hoping we find a place of our own soon. My family has been very gracious during this transition but finding a new home is moving up on my list of priorities.

Also, summer is almost over and kindergarten is almost here. Where did the time go?!

[RockOn]

A copperhead I killed in backyard about 15 minutes ago ... I was about to let pups out for last pee break but first I always walk the backyard with flood lights on and head lamp ... there he was slithering along in front of the shed and that is the very place they all go to pee ... tapped him on the head with a board. I tire of hiding bodies. The pups knew nothing about him when they all went and peed in front of the shed.

Bye bye Mr. No Shoulders! I hate, absolutely hate these snakes that crawl all over these woods.

I put him on a wooden pallet, took a photo of him and posted it in my gallery.

[cathexis]

A copperhead I killed in backyard about 15 minutes ago ... I was about to let pups out for last pee break but first I always walk the backyard with flood lights on and head lamp ... there he was slithering along in front of the shed and that is the very place they all go to pee ... tapped him on the head with a board. I tire of hiding bodies. The pups knew nothing about him when they all went and peed in front of the shed.

Bye bye Mr. No Shoulders! I hate, absolutely hate these snakes that crawl all over these woods.

I put him on a wooden pallet, took a photo of him and posted it in my gallery.

Don't just dislike snakes, hate them and they scare me. Some bad hutch hiker. My Partner is terrified of spiders...oh, tough ex- Eagle scout leader. I believe some fears are hard wired....snakes and spiders would be good choices.

[Greco]

Damn RockOn..a copperhead...no joke those snakes...glad for
your pups.

Greco


A copperhead I killed in backyard about 15 minutes ago ... I was about to let pups out for last pee break but first I always walk the backyard with flood lights on and head lamp ... there he was slithering along in front of the shed and that is the very place they all go to pee ... tapped him on the head with a board. I tire of hiding bodies. The pups knew nothing about him when they all went and peed in front of the shed.

Bye bye Mr. No Shoulders! I hate, absolutely hate these snakes that crawl all over these woods.

I put him on a wooden pallet, took a photo of him and posted it in my gallery.

[Princess]

Today the job I'm trying for is on my mind. I had the interview last Friday and the presentation. It went really well. They said I should know by tomorrow. So of course they are waiting until the last minute. Hope I hear something soon!

[RockOn]

Best wishes about the job. The waiting is so hard. I don't know about you but for me, I don't wait well.

[Princess]

Best wishes about the job. The waiting is so hard. I don't know about you but for me, I don't wait well.


Still no word. Bah!

[girl_dee]

How we can be walking around the French Quarter and enjoying the Lakefront in New Orleans one weekend and the next weekend a hurricane is hitting it.

[FireSignFemme]

When my Amazon order is going to arrive. I've never had anything ordered through them take so long to get here.

[Amulette]

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We may need to have the United Nations step in and put on trial those involved, especially with the children. It's "crimes against humanity". May they be prosecuted beginning with the top players, may there be no where in the world they can hide. I'm so tired of greedy old white men and their ugly souls. That's what's on my mind today!

[Greco]

Indeed.

Greco



We may need to have the United Nations step in and put on trial those involved, especially with the children. It's "crimes against humanity". May they be prosecuted beginning with the top players, may there be no where in the world they can hide. I'm so tired of greedy old white men and their ugly souls. That's what's on my mind today![/CENTER][/quote]

[afemmenatalie]

When my Amazon order is going to arrive. I've never had anything ordered through them take so long to get here.

Just an FYI for you, if the item you ordered had a "guaranteed delivery" and it was late, you are entitled to a month free of Prime membership, assuming you are a Prime member. Just call their customer service phone number 1-888-280-4331 and have the item/order in front of you. It is easy peasy!

Good luck with it!

[homoe]

https://usavipdating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chicago-sign-blur.jpg




Chicago and when I should plan my next get-a-way there......:flying:

[Princess]

Well, I did not get that job. However, I am positive that this just wasn't the right direction for me. I'm meant for something else. :)
This week has been horrible. Harlow has been so so sick. She's finally feeling better and it is so nice to not have to stress as much today.

Here's to a nice quiet weekend.

[Chad]

The way humans react to me in public. There is usually a look by one person followed by whispering between that person and the other people in the group then everyone turns around to look at me with disgust followed by more whispering. So not fun!

Thank goodness I am strong and confident.

:blink:

[Gayandgray]

Lots of things...... My Mom and her Alzheimer’s, my sister and her health issues, work, etc. :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

[FireSignFemme]

Lots of things...... My Mom and her Alzheimer’s, my sister and her health issues, work, etc. :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

We were just discussing it the other day - Where the heck is Gayandgray? Good to see you back :)

[Kätzchen]

https://img1.etsystatic.com/005/0/6886238/il_fullxfull.376879853_awna.jpg

[Amulette]

I found a new (to me) website called Mexican Please (https://www.mexicanplease.com). I think it's the best site I have found on the basics of Mexican cooking to date. I expected it to be produced by a sparkly eyed Latina, but it's by a gent who lived in Mexico for awhile and bothered to learn to cook their cuisine. I think he teaches the basics really well.

I will admit that I'm a Mexican food snob. I grew up on it living in Cali. Did my Mom cook it? Yeah no, except for tacos. It was my friends and the restaurants. I lived in Texas for quite some time and thought the Mexican food there would be fabulous. EEEEKKKKKKK, no offense to the locals but that Tex Mex is not for me. I'm really spoiled by California Mexican food.

This site is wonderfully authentic and I can't wait to try some of the recipes. The education starts with salsa. To expand my repertoire I want to try these.


SALSA DE AGUACATE (AVOCADO SALSA) (https://www.mexicanplease.com/salsa-de-aguacate-avocado-salsa/)

https://www.mexicanplease.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Avocado-Salsa-Salsa-de-Aguacate-3.jpg

I'm going to surprise my daughter and make her a bottle of this! The girl can eat ghost peppers so I will make it spicy.

CHIPOTLE HOT SAUCE (https://www.mexicanplease.com/chipotle-hot-sauce/)

https://www.mexicanplease.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Chipotle-Hot-Sauce-12.jpg

Off to get groceries, and you know what will be in my bag :)

[Bèsame*]

I found a new (to me) website called Mexican Please (https://www.mexicanplease.com). I think it's the best site I have found on the basics of Mexican cooking to date. I expected it to be produced by a sparkly eyed Latina, but it's by a gent who lived in Mexico for awhile and bothered to learn to cook their cuisine. I think he teaches the basics really well.

I will admit that I'm a Mexican food snob. I grew up on it living in Cali. Did my Mom cook it? Yeah no, except for tacos. It was my friends and the restaurants. I lived in Texas for quite some time and thought the Mexican food there would be fabulous. EEEEKKKKKKK, no offense to the locals but that Tex Mex is not for me. I'm really spoiled by California Mexican food.

This site is wonderfully authentic and I can't wait to try some of the recipes. The education starts with salsa. To expand my repertoire I want to try these.


SALSA DE AGUACATE (AVOCADO SALSA) (https://www.mexicanplease.com/salsa-de-aguacate-avocado-salsa/)

https://www.mexicanplease.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Avocado-Salsa-Salsa-de-Aguacate-3.jpg

I'm going to surprise my daughter and make her a bottle of this! The girl can eat ghost peppers so I will make it spicy.

CHIPOTLE HOT SAUCE (https://www.mexicanplease.com/chipotle-hot-sauce/)

https://www.mexicanplease.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Chipotle-Hot-Sauce-12.jpg

Off to get groceries, and you know what will be in my bag :)

I so get your missing Mexican taste! I'm orginally from So Cali and am now transplanted to Texas. No bueno to Tex Mex!!! Lol lol lol

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Coconut Thai Curry hummus sounds like a good idea. However, it is not. It might be better if whoever developed it hadn't had such a heavy hand with the spices, because it is so red-pepper spicy I almost can't eat it. I certainly can't taste the garbanzo beans at all.

[RebelDyke]

The upcoming teacher orientation week......it's going to be brutal....i just know it....

deep breath......and sigh :praying:

[FireSignFemme]

No more one or two bedroom apartments, and only two three bedroom units still left at the new development. The place is filling up fast and by the end of this week, if not already, I'm sure there will only be four bedroom apartments still available. I'm glad I got in but nervous about making the move. There is a farmer's market a couple of miles away. Other than that all services are five miles or further by car, and that's one way. However the weekday commute will be easier for J and It's on my son's way home from work. He'll stop by at least once every week. So I won't be completely stuck on my own out in the sticks. I guess any change, if even for the better isn't without hassle, has its pros and cons. Good thing I'm trying to eat healthier. I'm sure odds of getting a cheap pizza delivered out that way will be next to none.

[Stone-Butch]

I was thinking how I would like a home made pizza, like my ex use to make. She would buy a pie crust, roll the edges, line up the toppings and pop it in the oven, better than store bought for sure. Add all the goodies you like at a lot less price.

[girl_dee]

in a few months I will be on the Planet site for 10 years.. just wow!

[FireSignFemme]

Right now I'm thinking a lot about lack of transportation at the new apartments. Which is crazy because I have it here and never, ever use it. Haven't for years and years. So what does it matter if I'm out there without it then? I think it's just the psychological aspect of it. Though I don't make use of public transportation here I could if I wanted to. Out there it just isn't an option. I like being able to use it if I want to and then not using it. I don't think I'm going to like not being able to use it, even if I don't want to.

[Orema]

Playing hooky tomorrow. I’ll check email in the morning. If it’s quiet as it has been then I’ll stay home and will take care of my foot that’s been cramping. If a lot of emails are flying then I’ll just go in the office. Maybe I can get out early.

[JDeere]

Hoping to get overtime at work.

To be away from family 😆

[RebelDyke]

everything

everything seems to be coming down on me all at once these past two weeks. Gearing up for practicum, helping fellow graduate students with books (lending them mine), and juggling all of my jobs. I never seem to have time for myself.. and i am starting to feel the weight of it all

[Orema]

A project manager I’m working with.

She’s running late and it’s annoying as fuck. She was suppose to have things to us early last week, then late last week, then yesterday ... hopefully something will be waiting for us when I get in the office.

Have also been thinking about getting a cat. We’ll see.

:pursebee:

[Kenna]

My best friend. I hate he has to work in this awful heat.

[Gemme]

A project manager I’m working with.

She’s running late and it’s annoying as fuck. She was suppose to have things to us early last week, then late last week, then yesterday ... hopefully something will be waiting for us when I get in the office.

Have also been thinking about getting a cat. We’ll see.

:pursebee:

I love my fur babies but if I had a do-over, I'd go for Sphynx. Too much fur flying around over here plus you can dress them up in cute sweaters!

Granted, I just finished dusting, so that may tilt my view.

:thinking:

[Mel C.]

On my mind....

The job interview I just had. Eleven people over 5 hours. I'm mentally drained. Bottom line...they fed me salad for lunch so how great of a workplace could it be?

But seriously, I want the job. I hope they make an offer soon.

[Orema]

I love my fur babies but if I had a do-over, I'd go for Sphynx. Too much fur flying around over here plus you can dress them up in cute sweaters!

Granted, I just finished dusting, so that may tilt my view.

:thinking:

Really? Not sure I want a hairless cat. Was thinking of getting one with short hair. I had a female Tabby and a male Russian Blue years (decades) ago. And if I get one, I’ll probably get two because I work during the day and wouldn’t want one to get lonely.

I’ve gone through this every couple years since I last had a pet.

Have been visiting the web pages of my local human society.

And thanks for the reminder about the flyin’ fur—I’ll keep looking for now.

[Gemme]

Really? Not sure I want a hairless cat. Was thinking of getting one with short hair. I had a female Tabby and a male Russian Blue years (decades) ago. And if I get one, I’ll probably get two because I work during the day and wouldn’t want one to get lonely.

I’ve gone through this every couple years since I last had a pet.

Have been visiting the web pages of my local human society.

And thanks for the reminder about the flyin’ fur—I’ll keep looking for now.

Actually, Sphynx cats aren't hairless. They have peach fuzz!

Both of mine are short-haired but Loki has super fine fur and it comes off if you look at it sideways. I brushed him twice yesterday and got the same amount of fur each time. I wish he'd let me vacuum him.

:blink:

You gotta stay away from those sites unless you are serious. They get you RIGHTHERE in the heart.

[RebelDyke]

Sigh, lots.

Tomorrow's agenda is definitely on my mind.....
-meetings for half the day
-I'd like to catch up on my laundry
-grading papers
-reading journals
-work this weekend
-department picnic (sigh)
-social events
-relationship(s)
-practicum
-my orders
-and everything else under the sun

and this is just what I pulled from my head in the 30seconds it took to write this post

YEAH! I definitely make lists in my sleep...:readfineprint:

[Chad]

I had major surgery on August 26th. It will be a year to recover. I did not receive one get well card and no flowers from anyone. Not my family, friends, or GF at the time. That hurt my feelings. I guess that effort is in the past now.

[JDeere]

Job stuff....

Gotta find a new job

The whole deal with my folks trying to sell the house..im trying to convince them to take whatever they get and move back to Oklahoma. And yes I will go with them as I'm the only one who actually helps since dad had his leg amputated last year.

[Bèsame*]

Why am I up soo early?

http://leaveyourmarkllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Goodbye-Summer-Hello-Autumn-1024x585.jpg

[Kenna]

It's perfect camping weather. If it wasn't for the baby possums visiting the porch every night while I'm house sitting way out in the wilds, I'd be sleeping outside tonight.

[Orema]

Work is on my mind. We have a few projects we have to wrap up by the end of the year. People keep saying "we have till the end of the year." Well, that's less than 12 weeks away with three major holidays coming up. So that means we really have about 10 weeks, if we're lucky.

I was supposed to get files last Friday and here it is Tuesday and I'm still waiting. Will have a discussion with my manager in a few minutes. Hopefully, we can extend the deadline, but that may not happen.

Think I'd rather be at the dentist right now instead of twiddling my thumbs.

Waiting is not my strong suit—especially when we have deadlines. I'm sure there's a lesson in this.

[Ender]

It's been a minute since I've been here. Thought I'd check back in and see what's new.

[Lizdoyle83dance]

I didn't originate the title, but I think sometimes we all need to vent.....so, let's get it started in here.

Good morning 🌺 I don’t need to vent, per say, but I’m having exciting sexy thoughts this morning. I have the day off, not teaching today, it’s cold and rainy out.. I think I’m going to stay in bed and do fun and sexy things 💕👠

[Bèsame*]

How people say one thing and do something else.

What is going on???



I can see thu that! LOLhttps://media2.s-nbcnews.com/j/msnbc/components/video/140725/p_nerd_xray_140725.nbcnews-ux-1080-600.jpg

[RebelDyke]

This up coming week. There is a lot that is due, and I am likely to be a little late on some of it, spot on for others. My students have an exam at the end of the week...but next week will start thanksgiving week and a vast majority of them are already begging to have Tuesday off. I'm not sure I want to agree to that.

[JDeere]

My internal guts...

My gi tract

Time for another visit to the doc..

[Chad]

Tomorrow, I have two doctors appointments and three medical tests. All yearly checkups plus PT for me and PT for mom. I will be running from appointment to appointment.

I expect the usual good results.

:carride:

[Orema]

A dentist appointment at lunch time.

[Gráinne]

My son arrives on Sunday night from Virginia, where he's in the Marines. If I barely recognized him at boot camp graduation, then even less at Christmas last year, what will he be this time?

The fact that I have lots to do, noodled around all morning, and now have to go to work to, you know...work. I'm not feeling any of it.

The fact that we're barreling towards the end of the year, and I'm wondering what happened to 2019? Next year seems to loom so large, for my personal life, to this board, and to the "big picture" everywhere. I'm glad years come one day at a time.

[homoe]

~~
The upcoming holidays....

[JDeere]

Alot..

Not enough time to post it all.

[~ocean]

snoring animals lol their sleeping so soundly :)

[Stone-Butch]

I am thinking of signing up for POF. See if there are any lonely femmes out there. I dont go to bars and the local clubs are closed so, what is a butch to do?

[JDeere]

I am thinking of signing up for POF. See if there are any lonely femmes out there. I dont go to bars and the local clubs are closed so, what is a butch to do?

As someone who was on pof dont do it. Mostly fake accounts and catfishes or computer bots.

[~ocean]

I'm thinking of a fall dress the same color of the sunset tonight ~ it's a pastel apricot w/ firey shades .listening to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8U8

[Chad]

Tomorrow, I have two doctors appointments and three medical tests. All yearly checkups plus PT for me and PT for mom. I will be running from appointment to appointment.

I expect the usual good results.

:carride:

I passed all my tests with flying colors. Yay!
Where is my gold star?

:bucktooth::cheesy::thumbsup::danceparty:

[JDeere]

To buy or not to buy! That is the question.

I wanna buy this watch for myself Lol

[C0LLETTE]

I am thinking of signing up for POF. See if there are any lonely femmes out there. I dont go to bars and the local clubs are closed so, what is a butch to do?
Are there really no women's gay bars/clubs left in Toronto? Wow!

[homoe]

To buy or not to buy! That is the question.

I wanna buy this watch for myself Lol


I vote buy!

Life is short and just as a precaution I'm eating my dessert first..:eating:

[JDeere]

Are there really no women's gay bars/clubs left in Toronto? Wow!

Idk about up there but here there aren't many women only bars, clubs. It's all mixed now. Alot of use seek love online, I am in quite a few Facebook groups and am meeting ladies, ones who have some of the same interests as me etc.

Pof is known for alot of computerized bots and catfishing. Facebook has it too but is easier to weed them out via video chat on messenger.

[Stone-Butch]

Collette, I use to go mainly to Cambridge or 519 but they are long done with their music. Toronto has a couple clubs but it is all young people with very poor taste in music for any dancing I can do, so I just gave up.

[cathexis]

Are there really no women's gay bars/clubs left in Toronto? Wow!

Idk about up there but here there aren't many women only bars, clubs. It's all mixed now. Alot of use seek love online, I am in quite a few Facebook groups and am meeting ladies, ones who have some of the same interests as me etc.

Pof is known for alot of computerized bots and catfishing. Facebook has it too but is easier to weed them out via video chat on messenger.

Over the past 15-20 years or so here ln the US, I have noticed the disappearance of "Womyn's bars." My view as to why this is occurring is the same as the disappearance of Womyn's Bookstores, womyn's music concerts, and other separatists/womon's only events will cause many here come down on me, but it is my view that Radical Feminism has waned.

We put a tremendous amount of energy into womyn's issues such as pro-choice, womyn's work rights, Gay and Lesbian rights, AIDS work, lesbian press, anti-war work, on and on until many womyn just burned out on community activity.

This is what I've noticed since joining the Womyn's Movement in 1974-76. The mood was energetic, but as the years went on, the energy level began to fall. An example would be as a Mich-fest worker from the beginning of the fest to it's culmination, womyn's attitudes and cooperation started to level off. During that time, I lived in Chicago and Ft. Lauderdale noticing the amount of womyn's bars becoming fewer and womyn's coffeehouses became non-existent.

It's sad, and I can't think of any ways to reverse this trend.

[Stone-Butch]

cathexis, this is all so true but you cant think of a way to change things because you would have to change the way many of todays gay youths think. I remember getting into fights just going to a bar or club and this is with straight guys LOL. We fought like hell to get clubs and bars that we could safely go to but today it is there for the taking except in many places where straights still think they run the show. The club I use to go to out of town was the best. An hour away but worth every mile. Nice owners, good clubbers and good music. She gave up the club when her partner passed away. Too bad they had a nice club and were both loved by all. Times they are changing and we can only think back on how it use to be. Kickin and grinnin LOL. We had a good time.

[~ocean]

cathexis, this is all so true but you cant think of a way to change things because you would have to change the way many of todays gay youths think. I remember getting into fights just going to a bar or club and this is with straight guys LOL. We fought like hell to get clubs and bars that we could safely go to but today it is there for the taking except in many places where straights still think they run the show. The club I use to go to out of town was the best. An hour away but worth every mile. Nice owners, good clubbers and good music. She gave up the club when her partner passed away. Too bad they had a nice club and were both loved by all. Times they are changing and we can only think back on how it use to be. Kickin and grinnin LOL. We had a good time.


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[JDeere]

Over the past 15-20 years or so here ln the US, I have noticed the disappearance of "Womyn's bars." My view as to why this is occurring is the same as the disappearance of Womyn's Bookstores, womyn's music concerts, and other separatists/womon's only events will cause many here come down on me, but it is my view that Radical Feminism has waned.

We put a tremendous amount of energy into womyn's issues such as pro-choice, womyn's work rights, Gay and Lesbian rights, AIDS work, lesbian press, anti-war work, on and on until many womyn just burned out on community activity.

This is what I've noticed since joining the Womyn's Movement in 1974-76. The mood was energetic, but as the years went on, the energy level began to fall. An example would be as a Mich-fest worker from the beginning of the fest to it's culmination, womyn's attitudes and cooperation started to level off. During that time, I lived in Chicago and Ft. Lauderdale noticing the amount of womyn's bars becoming fewer and womyn's coffeehouses became non-existent.

It's sad, and I can't think of any ways to reverse this trend.

Times have changed and sadly things move on with change.

[WolfyOne]

I haven't spent much time here, and miss a whole bunch of y'all.
I moved again and I'm in MN for the second time
I do peek in from time to time to read posts
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving

[Bèsame*]

George Michael. I sure do miss that voice and gorgeous hunk of a gay man.

He came across my FB timeline, and I've been listening to him since Christmas. He died three years ago. His music was the soundtrack of my 20's.

Tonight, I read his sister died on Christmas. On the 3 year anniversary of his.😪

[cathexis]

George Michael. I sure do miss that voice and gorgeous hunk of a gay man.

He came across my FB timeline, and I've been listening to him since Christmas. He died three years ago. His music was the soundtrack of my 20's.

Tonight, I read his sister died on Christmas. On the 3 year anniversary of his.😪

Father Figure grabs me, throws me against the wall knocking the wind out of me, proverbially. I gasp when it comes on the radio, but I won't own it because I don't want to dull that response.

[Bèsame*]

Never knowing you can be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I was just inside the bank and a man walks in asking for security. Everyone in the bank, stopped and listened to what this man had to say. Some kind of confrontation outside. But it was a moment of total awareness of what you were doing.

[JDeere]

Moving forward in life without people who aren't helping me better things in my life.

Its a relief to be rid of some people. Less stress less drama.

Oh and more peaceful.

[JustLovelyJenn]

At what point is it acceptable to throw your hands up and just let the children float or sink on their own?

Somehow, everything I have tried to teach them for the past 17 or so years has made no difference in all and they still believe they should have zero responsibility or accountability in this world...

*mama bear growl* I am tired of being the maid/taxi/alarmclock/atm/personalchef.... I want some of my life and day to be about me.

[Orema]

A butch I flirted with in Costco. She’s a floor manager who was showing me an item I was looking for. I took her by surprise. She’s married and it was very innocent, but it put a big smile on her face and that made it worth the effort.

[Bèsame*]

Tonight at 8:20 and 20 seconds, it will be

20:20:20 2020

It will never happen again in our lifetime!




And all of April will be 4/20

[homoe]

Tonight at 8:20 and 20 seconds, it will be

20:20:20 2020

It will never happen again in our lifetime!




And all of April will be 4/20

:deepthoughts:

Oh Military time correct?

[JustLovelyJenn]

Right now... I don't wanna... thats whats on my mind.

[Orema]

A stay-cation. It’s starts Saturday at noon (I may have to work Friday and Saturday mornings) and it can’t get here fast enough.

[JDeere]

Too much!!!

20 millions tabs open in my brain Lol

[Chad]

Friends, specifically Femme friends.
Most of my Femme friends are married or partenered but I have a couple of single Femme friends. Recently, I have enjoyed face to face time with a single Femme and I like that a lot.
It reminds me to display my manners. Get to the event early so that she does not arrive alone. Open doors, walk behind her, compromise on things like food, be polite, be pleasant, walk her to her car, and most of all enjoy her company and tell her that.

I get a little lazy with my manners around men and couples so this is new and fun.

:cowboy:

[Orema]

Getting rid of cable tv today. They jacked up my price and I refuse to pay what they're asking. Will drop off the cable box today. May get Sling or something, but not for awhile. Will stick with Prime, Netflix, Pluto, etc. for now.

Life could be worse.

:pursebee:

[Bèsame*]

Getting rid of cable tv today. They jacked up my price and I refuse to pay what they're asking. Will drop off the cable box today. May get Sling or something, but not for awhile. Will stick with Prime, Netflix, Pluto, etc. for now.

Life could be worse.

:pursebee:

Yay! I've been cable free for almost a year. I just have wi-fi. At first, I was afraid of not seeing the news, especially the weather.
I want to be aware of hurricanes. Well, my phone does a better job of keeping me informed. I also got an antenna for the TV. I'm still able to get local channels.
Remember, you can probably stream local channels as well.

Don't be a hostage to cable, lol

[Orema]

Yay! I've been cable free for almost a year. I just have wi-fi. At first, I was afraid of not seeing the news, especially the weather.
I want to be aware of hurricanes. Well, my phone does a better job of keeping me informed. I also got an antenna for the TV. I'm still able to get local channels.
Remember, you can probably stream local channels as well.

Don't be a hostage to cable, lol

Don't be a hostage, indeed! :)

I didn't have cable from 2011 to 2018. I upgraded my television and got cable at a great rate. I knew they'd up the price as soon as the 24-month contract was up. I'll miss catching the news and a couple shows, but I'll get over that and will use other sources.

Also, the cable box uses a lot of electricity so I'm saving on a couple fronts. :)

[JDeere]

Finding a new job or staying put.

I qualify for a couple but its not office

This one im with now is office but doesn't pay much

[Orema]

I need a tire. I think I got a hole in it the other day when I hit the curb or something.

[clay]

So looking forward to the next 9 days!....:sunglass:

I am slowly getting back up on my feet, wounds are healing very well!!

[JDeere]

My hair has gotten thinner..

Time to buy hair thickening products.. Still got enough to have a decent spike on top...just no heavy hair products.

[Orema]

I hate meetings—especially those that last all day. So you can imagine how I feel about back-to-back meetings that take place over three days.

Was in meetings all day yesterday and will be in meetings all day today and tomorrow.

I’m not a thinker. I’m a worker bee. This isn’t modesty, I just know myself very well in this regard. I do have to ‘think” on my job, but I dont’ give a damn about the big picture and I don’t enjoy chit-chatting about the future. My role, thank goodness, is focusing on the small picture. Give me some comma’s to change, colors to adjust, files to organize and I’m a happy camper.

One of the things I hate about meetings is that people lie, lie, lie. They love hearing themselves make promises they know they won’t keep. Blah, blah, blah.

I just want to do my work that I enjoy doing so much.

I’m surprised they still invite me to these meetings as grumpy as I get.

Years ago I lost it in a meeting and called someone a liar. He was lying and was lying on me. They stopped inviting me to meetings for a few years :) and that one move stopped me from getting into a management position (shrug). I can’t lose it in these meetings without getting into a lot of trouble and possibly fired. Too bad.

[PlatinumPearl]

The recent stock market drop.

Economic predictions.

[FireSignFemme]

Whether or not to go to Mexico for dental care. I know people who've went for all sorts of things, but never serious dental work. Though it would be difficult, I could live without a toe or breast, maybe less stomach, but my face? Lose a toe put some shoes on, lose a breast well I guess you could pad your bra. What do you do if you mess up your face though? It's not like you can just put some pants over your head and nobody is going to notice. Well I guess I could wear a burka. I don't know I'm so easily distracted. I might forget and pull it up so I could see better. I haven't been conditioned since childhood.

I see how poorly people with disfigurement issues, especially facial ones are treated. Probably a million people could do it without experiencing complication one, even have a mini vacation too boot with the money saved. Me I'd be the one in a million who has complications, or gets taken hostage by gorilla soldier crazy people because they mistake me for somebody rich just because I have shoes. I don't know when I was in horrible pain I was curled up in a ball sobbing oh rip em out, rip em out, I don't care do what you have to do just make it stop. Now that I'm on decent narcotics though, decisions, decisions...

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I have a million things left to do before going into the hospital on Tuesday.

Relatives will be coming to my house which really needs a deep clean, but I don't have time to do it or even to hire somebody to do it.

Going to my mom's is necessary but will take all weekend.

My pre-op is Friday afternoon, and it will take 3 hours.

I still have lots of insurance and drs. office people I need to talk to on the phone - and none of them call me back, and I have to keep calling over and over.

I need to pay bills for the month.

I have a ton of projects I need to finish up at work, but I can't concentrate on them enough to get them done. Playing on BFP is not helping.

All of this, and I'm so tired I could sleep 24 hours a day.

[JDeere]

A ton of things...

Hopefully things look better in a week or so.

[C0LLETTE]

Here's an amazing fact:

The most recent study from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon Conwell puts the number of Christian denominations and sects at 43,000.

Could be a good conversation here.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hopefully things look better in a week or so.

I'm hoping the same thing.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Here's an amazing fact:

The most recent study from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon Conwell puts the number of Christian denominations and sects at 43,000. . .

Ever see John Oliver's take on what it takes to start your own church? The whole video is good, but start at 16:53 to see where he starts his own church.

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[Orema]

I hate meetings—especially those that last all day. So you can imagine how I feel about back-to-back meetings that take place over three days.

Was in meetings all day yesterday and will be in meetings all day today and tomorrow.

I’m not a thinker. I’m a worker bee. This isn’t modesty, I just know myself very well in this regard. I do have to ‘think” on my job, but I dont’ give a damn about the big picture and I don’t enjoy chit-chatting about the future. My role, thank goodness, is focusing on the small picture. Give me some comma’s to change, colors to adjust, files to organize and I’m a happy camper.

One of the things I hate about meetings is that people lie, lie, lie. They love hearing themselves make promises they know they won’t keep. Blah, blah, blah.

I just want to do my work that I enjoy doing so much.

I’m surprised they still invite me to these meetings as grumpy as I get.

Years ago I lost it in a meeting and called someone a liar. He was lying and was lying on me. They stopped inviting me to meetings for a few years :) and that one move stopped me from getting into a management position (shrug). I can’t lose it in these meetings without getting into a lot of trouble and possibly fired. Too bad.

I made it through those meetings without losing my cool. Well, I lost if for a second, but I professional about it and she was giving me guff (she’s abrasive in the best of circumstances).

And it wasn’t one move that stopped me from getting into management, but calling someone a liar was the final move that sealed that deal.

I’m worn out from those meetings. I took off from work today and am having a 3-day weekend.

:poc-cool:

[C0LLETTE]

Ever see John Oliver's take on what it takes to start your own church? The whole video is good, but start at 16:53 to see where he starts his own church.

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Loved it. So funny and yet so sad. Thanks GeorgiaMa'am. I guess there really are more religion charlatans on the internet than just in Oklahoma. lol