What made you sad today...

[IrishGrrl]

Just starting this thread becouse I"m sad today..maybe someone else is too.

[IrishGrrl]

A few weeks ago, my son brought home a puppy that he said was following him around the neighborhood. She was adorable..the cutest thing I've ever seen. It was clear that she was someone's pet, she was clean and smelled good, and had on a flea collar. So I said, let's ask around to the neighbors and see if anyone recognizes her. One neighbor said they knew the girl who owned her, and they took her in for a few days so they could look for the girl..and said if they couldnt find her, they would keep her. (which I was glad about) A few days later, they came over and said they couldnt keep her, or find the girl who owned her. I said, can you keep her a few days, and then I will take her? (I had a very busy work week, and was going to get her that friday) I went to get her on Wednesday, becouse I was anxious..(I was already in love with her and wanted her soooo much) The pup wasnt there. They said when they were walking her, she ran away. !!!!! I was sooo upset, I drove around in my pj's looking for her..calling her. I never found her. Since then, I've been so sad about losing her,that I decided to look at the ASPCA website for a dog/puppy.
Well what do you know!!! There she WAS~! I know it's her from the pic..and also her intake date is right for when she "ran away" from the neighbor.

I would rush right down there and get her...except it's 150 dollars to adopt..and I would have to pay the 300 dollar pet fee to the apartment office before adoption..(the aspca checks first before allowing the adoption)

I just dont have the money right now..and I"m incredibly sad..It will be a few months before I have the expendable finances..but I"m sure she wont be there by then.

I really wanted her....the kids even named her already..Baby.

This is my sadness today..thanks for listening.

Her name on this page is Lula

http://www.houstonspca.org/site/PageNavigator/adopt_main_dogs

[Gemme]

A few weeks ago, my son brought home a puppy that he said was following him around the neighborhood. She was adorable..the cutest thing I've ever seen. It was clear that she was someone's pet, she was clean and smelled good, and had on a flea collar. So I said, let's ask around to the neighbors and see if anyone recognizes her. One neighbor said they knew the girl who owned her, and they took her in for a few days so they could look for the girl..and said if they couldnt find her, they would keep her. (which I was glad about) A few days later, they came over and said they couldnt keep her, or find the girl who owned her. I said, can you keep her a few days, and then I will take her? (I had a very busy work week, and was going to get her that friday) I went to get her on Wednesday, becouse I was anxious..(I was already in love with her and wanted her soooo much) The pup wasnt there. They said when they were walking her, she ran away. !!!!! I was sooo upset, I drove around in my pj's looking for her..calling her. I never found her. Since then, I've been so sad about losing her,that I decided to look at the ASPCA website for a dog/puppy.
Well what do you know!!! There she WAS~! I know it's her from the pic..and also her intake date is right for when she "ran away" from the neighbor.

I would rush right down there and get her...except it's 150 dollars to adopt..and I would have to pay the 300 dollar pet fee to the apartment office before adoption..(the aspca checks first before allowing the adoption)

I just dont have the money right now..and I"m incredibly sad..It will be a few months before I have the expendable finances..but I"m sure she wont be there by then.

I really wanted her....the kids even named her already..Baby.

This is my sadness today..thanks for listening.

Her name on this page is Lula

http://www.houstonspca.org/site/PageNavigator/adopt_main_dogs

Call them and explain the situation. Ask them if you can make incremental payments to pay for her and to help pay for her keep in the meantime. If they need to, give them the info on the neighbor so they can check to see if your story checks out.

Don't give up, pretty. There's always a way, even if it's not the way we think things should go. Good luck to you!

[Andrew, Jr.]

Finding a dead animal in the street. I wanted to bury the animal, but the ground is frozen. I said a few prayers, and I moved the animal so no other vehicles could hit it. It was someone's beloved pet. I called the appropriate folks to come.

Andrew

[WILDCAT]

... thanks for this thread. I normally don't like to post "downer" things...

However, this past week on a musical thread someone reminded me that on the 8th of the month was the anniversary death/shooting of John Lennon. I felt very sad that night, and lit a candle.

But, I felt extra sad, and thought of this one buddy of mine from my hometown down the road (an older bro of a girl I graduated with from high school). And I thought of his wife, that I don't know real well, but spoke to her on occasion. She was originally from England.

Here no matter what our age, we all hang out together and are close in discussing nearly anything! It's a very small town. (Of course I am out with this man, and he is very cool with this - as his sister/friend of mine whom I grew up playing sports with is gay!)

Anyway, I just found out late yesterday - that this friend's wife had died... in town here on the 8th. I couldn't believe it. She was 55 years old. They had one teenage boy and the father and son came home to find her deceased.

I am just so stunned and sad about this.

To make it more complex... in high school, this friend and his sister/my classmate's Mother came to ALL of our sports events and we JUST LOVED HER... died at the age of 57 - and these kids NEVER bounced back from that loss - it was very painful.

Now, this is like history repeating itself for my buddy and his sister (and the rest of the siblings). I feel just HORRIBLE for them and this young teenage son.

It really makes you wonder why these things happen.

Love to all,

WILDCAT

[hpychick]

Wildcat,

So sorry to hear of your losses...I do hope that time can heal the wounds left behind by the tragedies.

In the meantime, peace to you and your tender heart.

Sunny

[la_la]

Someone that I was beginning to like and trust was dishonest to me today.

Peace

[Mitmo01]

Not being able to kiss my love or wrap my arms around her tightly for a week makes me sad....

[Words]

Two of my three kids won't be home for Christmas this year.

I keep telling myself it's 'okay' but I realized today that it's not 'okay' at all.

[violaine]

hindrance :hanging:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

the anniversary of my nieces passing on the 27th

[RNguy]

driving home from working a 16 hour shift this morning, and seeing a homeless man sitting on the sidewalk holding a candle to keep warm and what a sad world to live in that you just cant trust anyone to take them home with you and help them.

------------RNguy

[turasultana]

Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins split up. After 23 years. that sucks.

[Andrew, Jr.]

When I was feeding the homeless and poor yesterday, I was really surprised at the number of people coming out for a free hot meal. We were not able to give 2nd's, but the number of people just was overwhelming, including children. To live in America and witness this...it really is sad.

[Pixie]

smashing my thumb with my rifle.....at least i caught it!

[Andrew, Jr.]

I am not understanding how folks are getting thru the security systems in place, and boarding planes entering the US. Tonight I heard we are up to 2 planes so far. Thank God their plans failed.

[Gemme]

A conversation. Why can't I have a simple conversation without flipping the trigger switch lately?

Oh, crap. Mercury's in retrograde. :blink:

Maybe I should limit my conversations to those on here for the next week and a half.

*grimace*

[Rene]

I am sad that I am still sick. Five days now. Had no fun for my wife's birthday. I feel bad, sad, about that. Her birthday is so close to Christmas, I wanted to decorate the house in birthday stuff, but my faculties failed me this time.

[NJFemmie]

We're still sick. We feel better, but we could feel EVEN better.

Being at work after a long weekend. I really need another day off (or three).

*sniffle*
(no, not tears, my nose is freakin' running.)

:whine:

[Andrew, Jr.]

We are in a blizzard situation here. The State is in a State of Emergency. What makes me sad are the homeless people, & those who are sick and need medicine/medical care and cannot get out. Everyone is stuck inside. It is a mess outside. Some are without electric power.

The snow totals are beating records. It keeps changing hourly. We have downed powerlines, roofs are collapsing from the wet snow (weight). Plus the number of heart attacks is on the rise.

[suebee]

Showing my mother photos on my facebook profile and seeing my three grey boys (a dog, a cat and a parrot) that passed this past summer. I miss them so much.

[violaine]

cancellation due to weather-

[Gemme]

The news of more troubles for someone close to me.

[SassyLeo]

back to work tomorrow :(

[ruthie14]

Everything.. no gf.. sad about the one I just lost....job is getting worse by the minute.. literally... (owner talking about firing everyone to some of my parents even as we speak ) and I just can't see a way out of this mess I'm in. Shit... should be looking online for new job... but I am getting drunk instead...

[Leigh]

Everything.. no gf.. sad about the one I just lost....job is getting worse by the minute.. literally... (owner talking about firing everyone to some of my parents even as we speak ) and I just can't see a way out of this mess I'm in. Shit... should be looking online for new job... but I am getting drunk instead...


((((((((((((((Ruthie)))))))))))))) I have three untouched bottles of wine here, I can share some with you if you want :gimmehug:

[Gemme]

Maybe it's because I've been going, going, going the past few days that...now that it's slowing back down a bit...I feel as if I am in slow motion and the world is just passing me by.

[Nina]

tragic human loss

and predatory lawyers

[Spirit Dancer]

Arriving to the family home and falling apart at seeing my Dad, knowing there is only a short amount of time to share with him :deepthoughts:thinking no amount of:ohm:will help.

[~Bo]

Maybe it's because I've been going, going, going the past few days that...now that it's slowing back down a bit...I feel as if I am in slow motion and the world is just passing me by.




Need a good kick in the butt??? :cheesy:

[Miss Scarlett]

Our County Commission is planning to close 12 of our public libraries because of budget problems. I guess it takes too much energy (translate that to too much of a risk to one's political career) to trim the truly unnecessary things from the budget instead.

[AtLast]

As I was watering my front yard this evening, an elderly woman appeared that was disoriented and lost, most likely Alzheimer's. Well nourished but had no ID on her or a purse. Didn't appear that anyone had hurt her. She was scared, but was OK with my calling the police to help her out. The officers were gentle with her. My brother-in-law has Alzheimer's and has wondered. So scary for my sister. I hope her family called in that she was missing and they got her home OK.

[Gemme]

Need a good kick in the butt??? :cheesy:


Ummmmmm.....no. :blink:

[Soon]

generalized anxiety

[WILDCAT]

I am a great Aunt for the first time and got to hold that little tiny baby boy just tonight. I've NEVER held a baby so young...
__

Then, I'm all happy coming home, back to the cabin here... saw two deer crossing the road and slowed down to watch them run up the hill, and a BIG BUCK came flying out onto the hood of my car.

Those of you who know me, know that these babies are like my kids. I was heartbroken and wanted it to jump up, but it couldn't get up from the ditch and I thought, "it is just stuck in the mud", and stayed with him talking and trying to keep a loving energy with him (and he did stay calm...)

However, story short... a neighbor had to come and "put him to rest", for he had broken his leg.

And I cried and cried. Not ashamed of it - just VERY sad.
__

So, new life in, another life onto the next plane... such a contrast for me in a very short period of time.


*I am SO sorry Mr. Deer. :stillheart:
*Welcome my great nephew. :heartbeat:

I love you both.


Sincerely,
WILDCAT

[WolfyOne]

Knowing I have a friend in pain and I can only sit here and pray. Pray for her family to help ease that pain. Pray so no one has to suffer any longer. Pray for the strength and faith she has in her higher power. Pray for the hope she shares with her partner every day. Pray for the peace of mind I hope she finds as she sleeps. Knowing when she wakes, she must start again and be strong for everyone. Wanting her to know that it's ok to show weakness when others know you're strong. It's ok to cry and reach out for someone to hear YOU. It's ok to not feel guilty when you need to take some time for you in the course of a day.

Share your pain, my friend. I'll be sad with you.

[friskyfemme]

I passed a child lying in the street hit by a car on my way home from work. It apparently had just happened as there were no emergency vehicles on the scene. It was on the opposite side of the street with cars blocking on 3 sides. I just sat in my car frozen in my lane. I finally after about 5mins I saw the red lights coming. I decided I needed to move so the ambulance could get in. My heart sank at the lifeless body as I drove away asking Great Spirit to take care the child, his family and the driver of the car. What are terrible tragedy.

[Gemme]

People, in general and specific ones.

[AtLast]

People, in general and specific ones.

Ugga-DUGGA! K... we gotta get you around some good people! Come to California..... let's get Bo-Bo over here, too!! Have a swell time and tear around. Hummmmm... need his motorcycle.... and the tractor! I want a tractor and silly Gemme to show my great Bay Area to!!!!!!



:flyaway:

[Ms. Tabitha]

Getting a midnight call from my 24 year old daugther.
Wish I was closer to hug her...... and choke him!!:rant:

:4femme:

[Andrew, Jr.]

People near and far.
Rumors hurt.
Untruths.
Loss of trust.

[miss entycing]

a bit of rudeness-
I really wasn't expecting that here....
:sigh:

[JakeTulane]

Finding out from My sister that her b/f's Mom went into the hospital thinking she had pneumonia and it turns out they found she has Stage 4 lung cancer.

[AtLast]

Getting a midnight call from my 24 year old daugther.
Wish I was closer to hug her...... and choke him!!:rant:

:4femme:

Oh, yes..... our kid's significant others......

[adorable]

Well....
Going back to the doctors. :( Yep this really is my life.

How selfish, self centered and self absorbed some people are...they really do think it's all about them. That gets so old, so fast....A 19 year old that worked for me dropped off the face of the earth last week -stopped coming to work- up and left her roomates- her parents live in Alaska- they kept calling her phone until her vm was full - then called the police today to report her missing....
the police found her fast enough, visiting her "love of her life" boyfriend in jail. She told the police that "everyone was getting on her nerves." wow. You can't call your parents back to tell them your alive???

[AtLast]

People, in general and specific ones.

Ut, Oh, Gemme, Arwin says I can't invite you to CA... PHOOEY!! JeepsSakes! Hummmm... I'll just have to visit you in Austin! We have to tear around somewhere! Make all kinds of trouble! Get Diva arrested, again!!! Don't be sad, OK? I'll smack mean people around for ya'!

[JakeTulane]

A conversation where I did not feel like I was being heard. It just makes the heart hurt. That I feel like I was misunderstood.

[Gemme]

Ut, Oh, Gemme, Arwin says I can't invite you to CA... PHOOEY!! JeepsSakes! Hummmm... I'll just have to visit you in Austin! We have to tear around somewhere! Make all kinds of trouble! Get Diva arrested, again!!! Don't be sad, OK? I'll smack mean people around for ya'!

*grin*

A visit wouldn't be bad, but I couldn't stay. Arwen and Diva and the other Austinites have been on my 'to do' list for a very, very long time. They might get violent if I put them off again. :blink:

I'd like to see you and the furbaby in Austin. Do you good. Do me good. Everybody would be good! :thumbsup:

I'm okay, ALH.

*hugs*

[Kat]

I am listening to Rumors while I work and it is making me flashback badly enough I may need to be cuddled.

:|


:confused: Since when does Fleetwood Mac make you sad?

Never fear, though -- *I* will cuddle you! :loveletter:

[Diva]

The trans student, Juin Baize, who tried to attend the same school as Constance McMillen (the lesbian who tried to bring her gf to the prom, remember?), but was suspended before the day was out because she was dressed in girls' clothing. There was a group of girls who dressed as boys (in solidarity), the next time she tried to attend school.....the principal suspended Juin, but not the girls......

Dear God. What is going ON!?!?!?!



:peacelove:

[Queerasfck]

The trans student, Juin Baize, who tried to attend the same school as Constance McMillen (the lesbian who tried to bring her gf to the prom, remember?), but was suspended before the day was out because she was dressed in girls' clothing. There was a group of girls who dressed as boys (in solidarity), the next time she tried to attend school.....the principal suspended Juin, but not the girls......

Dear God. What is going ON!?!?!?!



:peacelove:



Geezus. What a horrible place to go to school and probably live.

[Queerasfck]

My lady in tears.

[Soft*Silver]

how stupid television shows have become

how females are still struggling with body images

how the south is still battling its demons and taking it out on kids

how good chocolate tastes and how unfair it is that its chock full of empty calories

how nobody even notices or speaks about how few used books stores there are left in the US

those horribly true commercials for the Humane Society and ASPCA

that post I wrote in the thread about infidelity

the unmasked who now sling hate filled shit instead of scripture or political rhetoric because they have been pushed to their limits

that I have to pack up my belongings and everytime I put something in the box, I remember the memories of what once was...

that to get to spring there must be a winter...

[Mister Bent]

The odds.

364:1

[DapperButch]

Finding out that my Dad has Stage 3 lung cancer. How bad does THAT suck? Unexpected. We find out more tomorrow after a PET scan...how far it has spread. :worried:

The man has never been sick a day in his life, and I realized today that I have never seen him with even a cough or cold before.

My Uncle, his brother, died of lung cancer about a month ago. It was the next week after my Uncle died that my Dad started with this cough...it just kept getting worse, as did his breathing, and today's tests gave us the cancer diagnosis.

So, I am praying for the cancer to be Stage 3A and not Stage 3B.

The positive thinker in me believes that it will be the former! :)

[Soft*Silver]

:::healing light and love to you and your family::::


Finding out that my Dad has Stage 3 lung cancer. How bad does THAT suck? Unexpected. We find out more tomorrow after a PET scan...how far it has spread. :worried:

The man has never been sick a day in his life, and I realized today that I have never seen him with even a cough or cold before.

My Uncle, his brother, died of lung cancer about a month ago. It was the next week after my Uncle died that my Dad started with this cough...it just kept getting worse, as did his breathing, and today's tests gave us the cancer diagnosis.

So, I am praying for the cancer to be Stage 3A and not Stage 3B.

The positive thinker in me believes that it will be the former! :)

[Oneida]

Finding out that my Dad has Stage 3 lung cancer. How bad does THAT suck? Unexpected. We find out more tomorrow after a PET scan...how far it has spread. :worried:

Really sorry, Dapper. I understand where you are right now, and know it's scary. Hoping for a good report tomorrow for your Dad...

[SuperFemme]

watching the Blind Side made me tear up. sigh. why did i watch it with the damn kids?

[AtLast]

The battery in my B & D Pivot Plus died and it cvannot be replaced... not such a terrible thing, but, I need it!

:annoyed: have to buy a new one....

:builder:

[I'mOneToo]

can't even describe it, it's beyond words.

:(

:(

:(

let the sad faces say it :(

:(

:(

[Slave to the Buffet]

Knowing I may be loosing the woman I was to marry.

[Gemme]

I am listening to Rumors while I work and it is making me flashback badly enough I may need to be cuddled.

:|

Say it ain't so! :blink:

The trans student, Juin Baize, who tried to attend the same school as Constance McMillen (the lesbian who tried to bring her gf to the prom, remember?), but was suspended before the day was out because she was dressed in girls' clothing. There was a group of girls who dressed as boys (in solidarity), the next time she tried to attend school.....the principal suspended Juin, but not the girls......

Dear God. What is going ON!?!?!?!



:peacelove:




Geezus. What a horrible place to go to school and probably live.

I was born there. I'm not sure what they says about me or the state, but it is what it is.

[MsTinkerbelly]

I'm going to sound ungrateful (lucky to have a job), but getting up for work at 5:15 made me sad...I really miss my Fridays off of work.:watereyes:

[owen4u1904]

I have posted this week something I needed to get off my chest and just talk. I got my 3rd tattoo today, it is a treble clef in the middle of a star with little stars round it. I love music, music is what gets me through life and I put it on my foot because music helps me walk and get there with my feelings. My sister who I love very much and was there for me last week at my downfall said this my song. Which I truly believe it is. Sorry this is long, but its very theraputic for me right now. :)

YouTube- Guinevere Eli Young Band with lyrics

[JakeTulane]

Members of My family.

[JakeTulane]

Going to visit My Mom today. She has decided to downsize and is selling her house. It was the first time I had seen the for sale signs up. I sat at the bottom of the driveway and realized how a huge chapter of our lives is coming to and end. We were born and raised on that hill. My grandparent's home and property is still there. My house next door where I grew up is still there. Once My Mom moves we will no longer have a reason to go up that hill. There is just a part of Me that has not accepted it all yet. It does indeed make Me sad.

[Blade]

Thinkin about Nannie, she just aint doin to good

[Soft*Silver]

a friend of mine had to put down her newfie boy...he bloated badly and because of his age and his heart condition, nothing could be done to save him...

its so hard to love these big breeds that can have so much wrong with them...but when you favor a breed, you favor them heart and soul and not through your head...

l

[Andrew, Jr.]

Rosie's elderly mother fell. She was taken to the hospital, and they found out that she has water on the brain. She is scheduled for surgery next week. She has some nasty cuts and bruises.

[Gemme]

The more I read about Jesse James' infidelity, the sadder I become. His daughter, Sunny, and Sandra became very close and now she will have no rights to see the child unless Jesse and Sunny's biological mother agree to it which is unlikely since Sandra helped Jesse get custody of the child away from Janine. It's sad when the most stable person in a child's life is going to be ripped away from them because of something so stupid.

[WolfyOne]

The more I read about Jesse James' infidelity, the sadder I become. His daughter, Sunny, and Sandra became very close and now she will have no rights to see the child unless Jesse and Sunny's biological mother agree to it which is unlikely since Sandra helped Jesse get custody of the child away from Janine. It's sad when the most stable person in a child's life is going to be ripped away from them because of something so stupid.


I agree, I read the story.
I still keep asking myself, who in their right mind cheats on Sandra.

[owen4u1904]

Knowing the fact that my sister does not think I should put my paper about trich in the newspaper so more people know about it. She thinks sending it into the paper is going to create gossip.

[Soon]

a family member not owning up to making a hurtful mistake

[Charming Texan]

I realized I am addicted to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

and Bruce Jenner's face creeps me out

will not watch Kourtney & Khloe take Miami...will not!

[Andrew, Jr.]

The brakes are going out in my car (I recently paid $5k to keep her going);

Martina Navratilova has breast cancer;

So many natural disasters taking place lately;

The latest in cyber bullying and teenagers commiting suicide. Proves my point that words hurt;

The pit bull puppy that was being stoned with rocks and bricks by children yesterday;

The loss of civility.

[foxyshaman]

I have tended and lovingly grew a drumming circle for seventeen years. I am down to my last two circles before I hang up my drumming sticks. A way of life is coming to an end. I am having a hard time sorting myself out. I cried today when I sent out one of my last circle update emails.

Ahhh well this day was inevitable.

[Bard]

a facebook picture it was had to see her doing all the tings we had talked about with someone else I always was like hidden but now it is out in the open just someone else in my place was I so bad

[WILDCAT]

...well, some of you will know that I posted about the loss of a father a couple of weeks back.

This was a father to a set of twin boys that I grew up with.

During the funeral (of the father) the one brother was struggling so hard to "hang in there", for he had been fighting against cancer...
__

Well, not just in my heart of hearts... but, after having hung out with the other "twin" bro... we knew it was just going to be a matter of time.



I just found out today. I had been in my cabin for a few days, like usual.

BUT, last I was out... I looked up and said, "oh, Frank died..."
__

Then when I went to visit my parents this afternoon, they confirmed that. My heart... Twin brothers. ANY SIBLINGS. Pain...

I'm SO sorry MIKE.

I'm here Buddy.

I love you BOTH - thanks for the memories!!!!

:rrose:


Jude

[WILDCAT]

NOT to "double down", (or is it DOUBLE UP?)!

BUT, however............

ya, know, I kinda fucking hate writing here. But, this IS my family.

Anyway, I listened to my parents say today: "Frank died"...

And I'm on one side of their living room...

And I "tear up"... I grew up with these twin brothers, and I have a LOT of memories...

THEN, BEV SAYS: And your father fell today...

Let me tell you my heart SANK!!!!!!!!! (Is that a word? Fuck it, if it isn't!!)

I went over and looked at his face and my heart BROKE.

He'll be 81 in ten days. YES, I KNOW I am "lucky" to STILL have him...(!) I have heard this and heard this. It doesn't make the "fear" of losing him any "lighter"....(?!)
__

OK, that is enough from me right now. Ya'll keep on fucking fighting, OK?! And don't NO ONE "use me" in a post! Please... AND DON'T NO ONE GO OFF on me, USING ME IN A POST. I am sick and tired of the fucking bullshit and games!

Thank you. Kindly...

Wildcat

[Mindy]

That I keep looking around expecting to see my little orange tabby cat, Oliver. He died on Thursday of liver failure. I came home last weekend from a trip to find him ill. I took him to the vet, who wasn't very optimistic, but he did what he could. Despite all his efforts, Oliver died. I brought him home and we buried him in my mom's backyard. I miss him. I have two other cats, and even though I love them bunches, all I really want is my slightly slow, special needs kitty. (He had some neurological problems and he was a little off, lol)

[JakeTulane]

Not One Thing.

:glasses:

[Andrew, Jr.]

I found out thru my vet, that my feral cats that were living behind my house in the natural habitat, were all put down. I just cannot believe that some people in this world of ours, have no sense of animals or compassion. Those cats gave me so much love and companionship. My loss is just so great. I called to see if I could get their bodies back, and was told no. I then asked if I could have them cremated (I would pay for it), and was also told no. All I have are my memories.

[chefhottie25]

I was working the sautee station tonight at work(which I haven't done for awhile)...and I had 5 orders for lobster. With great sadness, I had to cook the little guys to death. I have been a chef for years, and this makes me sad every time I have to do it.

[Nina]

it made me sad last night when I heard it on the news...and, again this morning...a dead whale was found close enough to land that they towed it close to the shore here and plan to dissect it and see what happened...I know that death is part of the Whole...what makes me sad is that, if the whale was going to die, it didn't happen someplace out in the ocean so he/she could have had some privacy and been dispersed to the ocean in a natural and dignified manner...

yes, I may have projected human feelings on a mammal which is not human being...just strikes me this way, is all...

[Rook]

Juan Antonio Samaranch died Wednesday at the age of 89...
He injected Vitality and Interest into the Olympic Heart..
Nadie puede lograr lo Usted hizó..
Descanse en Paz....

:olympics:
:angel:

[Andrew, Jr.]

A fishing boat sank in the Gulf of Alaska killing only 1 man. 3 people survived wearing their body suits in the fridged water.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Darkness, a deep sadness of loss...just cannot explain it here.

[violaine]

oil and water do not mix. birds and oil do not mix.

- ornithologists discussing oil spill this morning on d.r. show/npr-

[Kenna]

Not being able to do something very special for a very special Friend's birthday today.

Guess I will have to make it up to her?

[Toofrufru]

Waking up to my sisters voice on the phone crying. She lost a friend. I hate that she's so fragile herself I just wanna take her pain away. I love her, best sister.

[Gemme]

Gone are the days of working together toward a common goal, looking out for your neighbor, bartering for goods and enjoying life instead of working to live. No wonder our health as a nation, and most of the world, sucks.

:sigh::blues:

[TickledPink]

The realization of the effects the flood had on this beautiful city I call home.....the lives lost, those not found yet.

[SnackTime]

Hearing the sad voice on the other end of the phone last evening...

[Andrew, Jr.]

I am just devistated over watching the devistation of the flooding in the south, and the results of the oil spill in the waters of the Gulf Coast.

I am not sure if I am understanding why people post that they are not sad when this thread is for those who are sad. I'm confused. It is like a double negative.

[Apocalipstic]

So sad the mess our city is in from the floods.

So many people will be out of work.

Water supply is dangerously low.

Friends who have lost everything.

Just sad.

[Kenna]

Not being able to do something very special for a very special Friend's birthday today.

Guess I will have to make it up to her?

My best friend...who still misses her soul mate and her birthday is today...had plans with her family to have dinner and cake tonight. But for some reason not told to me yet, it got canceled. My heart goes out to her because I know how she felt yesterday and saw her tears and frustration with various things going on. I wanted to make this birthday special, but can't do it today... must wait till this weekend. But by the time all these recent events get her down even further, I'm very worried for her. She does not deserve all the heartache and stress that keeps getting dumped on her. After seeing her in such awful tears yesterday, I asked if she wanted to run away down south with me, to her daughter's place? Things are so tough that she said she's ready to sell everything and cut her losses. My heart is so heavy for her.

I Wuv You Pretty Lady!! YOU ARE AWESOME and the BEST MOST INCREDIBLE FRIEND I could EVER ask for!! I wish I could make YOUR DAY and special one!!

[KayCee]

I feel disillusioned by my family and it hurts.

[Rook]

Not being able to Travel...

[Andrew, Jr.]

I saw on TV today that Kansas country singing star Chely Wright, 39 yo, put a gun in her mouth because she is gay and hated being secretly gay. How horrible.

[diamondrose]

my phone is dying and I can't find my charger .. i am so addicted to texting lol

[always2late]

The truth...finally

[Gemme]

I am just devistated over watching the devistation of the flooding in the south, and the results of the oil spill in the waters of the Gulf Coast.

I am not sure if I am understanding why people post that they are not sad when this thread is for those who are sad. I'm confused. It is like a double negative.


Hello, my friend.

I agree, the flooding has caused tremendous grief to a lot of people. It's very sad and I hope that it recedes soon and that those who are missing are found.

As for the posting, I haven't seen any that is the opposite of what the thread intends, although many do not actually say the words "I am sad" in their post. I went back through the last page after reading what you said and I saw nothing like that. Of course, what is sad for you or I may not be sad for another and vise versa. To each their own, I suppose.

I hope you and Rosie are well.

[JakeTulane]

Losing My Uncle to cancer.

[WingsOnFire]

Knowing that my mother who passed away when I was 19 never met my soul mate... and will not know him when we celebrate our first anniversary on Monday...one day after Mother's Day...

However, knowing that she shines over me every night in that bright star in the sky I am sure if we take a long slow walk Monday night she will be smiling down on me...

I love you Mom... Happy Mother's Day early...:flowers::rose:

[~Bo]

Losing My Uncle to cancer.




That sucks. I'm really sorry, bro. :(

[Cowboi]

Heard on the news this afternoon that the oil slick is starting to hit some of the Louisiana coast........

[JakeTulane]

That sucks. I'm really sorry, bro. :(


indeed it does Bro. thank you for the kind words.

[WingsOnFire]

Losing My Uncle to cancer.
Jake I am really sorry to hear that... there are just so many sad cancer stories lately... My best friend in Texas just found out that her 13 year old neighbor passed away in her sleep from a brain tumor. She had no signs at all until the night before when she had a headache.. Her mom went to wake her and take her to the dr and found she had passed in the night..

My adopted mother passed away from cancer from smoking.. my mother passed away from a stroke from smoking.. it is so sad... I miss both my mothers..

Hugs to you Jake... You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Becca

[femmedyke]

A very pretty (and terribly sick) kitty at work today.
lots of love and thoughts going out to "Big Girl" tonight.

[SuperFemme]

blood tests.

[redrose]

i miss TROOPER here
:overreaction:

[Gemme]

i miss TROOPER here
:overreaction:

I noticed that Trooper was not posting as much in the 'waking up with a song in your head' thread.

I hope that everything's okay and Trooper comes back. :blink:

[Andrew, Jr.]

I was watching TV, and am devistated over the loss in controlling the oil spill.

Jake, I am sorry for the loss of your Uncle. Grief has no boundaries.

[Legendryder]

I found out this morning a friend of mine, after fighting mental illness for years, finally gave in to her demons, and took her own life. God, I am so angry.

[JakeTulane]

I was watching TV, and am devistated over the loss in controlling the oil spill.

Jake, I am sorry for the loss of your Uncle. Grief has no boundaries.




Thank you Andrew for the kind words and thoughts.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Having someone I know berate me publically. They went off on a tantrum for about 5 minutes. I walked away from them - taking myself out of the situation.

The damage is done. The relationship is overwith basically.

Sad.

[Blade]

The results of Nannie's CAT scan revealed, she has sudden on set dementia. She has been in rapid decline since January both physically and mentally. The saddest thing is she'd flip out if she knew her hair wasn't fixed and her make up wasn't on, she was always quite vain.

They are even having to puree her food and medication, because she isn't chewing her food and gets choked.

[Enchantress]

FvUJ9zCmOIY

[Leigh]

What makes Me sad is knowing how our world judges others based on looks, abilities or being differently abled etc and cant get their heads out of their asses long enough to see the true beauty in life :(

[Andrew, Jr.]

I was given a ton of paperwork to fill out at the hospital. I asked for help to complete it. The woman behind the desk asked me sarcastically what the problem was, and if I couldn't read. I told her as calmly as I could that I was Dyslexic, and suffered from a head injury. She turned 3 shades of red, and apologised time and time again. Damage is done. Typical day for me. I am used to this behavior. I think if people would just take a step back from their busy day, and really see other people as human beings this would never happen. I know in my heart and soul it will happen again. And I know I will face more ignorant people. I have just resigned myself to this.

[apretty]

in the garden, a few dead leaves on the bok choy.

the morning gone, a chance to walk chester forgotten.

mack texting ez in the other room--i bet they're talking about me. who isn't?

my basket of clean laundry--shall i re-wash it to remove the wrinkles?

as i was sneezing, ez yelling, 'bless you' during my sneeze, interrupting my sneeze, probably on purpose.

a distinct lack of cake in my mouth.

[redrose]

am home alone, i just can't help but cry

[apretty]

the new pram, i mean trailer at the shop until wednesday.

[Queerasfck]

Lack of photographic evidence of *someones* new trailer.

It's her fault. I told her to get to it but you know....in one ear.......she has me on mute.

[MsTinkerbelly]

My Mom has taken a turn for the worse, and it may not be enough to amputate her foot. She has a staph infection in the blood from something....so yeah, this made me sad today:watereyes:

[Softly]

minor.

I cleaned the tub and my eyes burn.
and it STILL looks dirty! wtf :crybaby:

[Lillie]

minor.

I cleaned the tub and my eyes burn.
and it STILL looks dirty! wtf :crybaby:


two words for you my sister!

MAGIC ERASER!
:nixon:

[Queerasfck]

in the garden, a few dead leaves on the bok choy.

the morning gone, a chance to walk chester forgotten.

mack texting ez in the other room--i bet they're talking about me. who isn't?

my basket of clean laundry--shall i re-wash it to remove the wrinkles?

as i was sneezing, ez yelling, 'bless you' during my sneeze, interrupting my sneeze, probably on purpose.

a distinct lack of cake in my mouth.

Dirty dishes still in the sink, they aren't going to wash themselves................

Rude people at the gym who think they own the equipment............

The afternoon rushing by, soon it will be time for me to go off to work to make the donuts while everyone else gets to come home to start their weekends or go off to happy hour somewhere................not I....sniffle

Being told by apretty I shouldn't go to Costco or buy huge desserts there...........fine! I'll make my own

Being told by apretty we're supposed to go to a party on Saturday.....MY DAY OFF (anti-party curmudge am I)

apretty wearing those beige and black lace panties I hate..........I will find them later and throw them away..................

[Mister Bent]

mack texting ez in the other room--i bet they're talking about me. who isn't?


Realizing that mack + ez = http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/mrbent/bfd/02100067148_220x220_a.jpg

[Queerasfck]

Realizing that mack + ez = http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/mrbent/bfd/02100067148_220x220_a.jpg

I'm first! Yeah.

[Peach]

finding out that a friend/coworker, was hit by a car two days ago, has a 1% chance of NOT being paralyzed from the shoulders down. She was crossing the road and got hit by a drunk driver. I'm just sick.

[Peach]

Last I heard, she was able to move her hands, so they thing the paralysis is moving down, that she WILL be paralyzed, most likely now from the waist down, instead of the shoulders down. Thanks for the good thoughts and prayers, and keep them heading her way, I do believe they make a difference.

[Andrew, Jr.]

It is raining today, so I can't work outside in my garden.

How people judge each other.

The sick, the poor, and the needy.

[Gemme]

Hopefully, nothing. :blink:

[Pretty Woman]

Folks being seriously hateful here on this site without taking the time to consider who the other person might be and what they are dealing with.

[Miss Scarlett]

Not being able to talk with my Mom at length about the final LOSt last night.

My boss got on me about taking what she considered to be a long time to draft a document for a client. She thought the client has retained us a couple of days prior to when he actually did (which was late on Thursday). I had begun drafting his complaint then but she asked me to take care of something she promised via email on Thursday to another client. So I stopped one and took care of the other. Late Friday I got the rest of the info I needed from the original client and his complaint was waiting for her review today...that's when she got on me about his complaint taking so long. That totally caught me by surprise because I had been following her directions. Did I mention that she was out of the office Friday afternoon and in court all morning this morning so she would not have seen the document before this afternoon or even tomorrow morning if she had not finished court early today?

I get my work done timely but it is still unsettling when these things happen.

Oh and I am PMSing...where is that darn menopause fairy???

[Andrew, Jr.]

The end of "Law and Order".

[Delish]

Just got a call from my bestie that he just lost his job which was part of the family business because his uncle found out he was gay.

[Andrew, Jr.]

She had to retire after spewing this to the media..."Israelis should get the hell out of Palestine." She proceeds to laugh. Ok, she is 90 yo. But remarks to the media like that are just inexcusable.


:wtf:

[purepisces]

My sweet girl, Dakota, isn’t doing well. I’m scared to death that she isn’t going to pull through this time. Last week she went into liver failure, but the vet was able to stabilize her. They believe that she has Cushing’s, which is treatable; but she’s not back on her feet yet.

I had to take her back in to the vet before work today because I can’t get her to eat; not even grilled chicken breast. I have never seen her turn food down. She just keeps looking at me with her sad, tired, brown eyes. She is exhausted and so am I; I haven’t been able to sleep for the last few days, because I’m so worried.

It makes me sad that I can’t make her feel better.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I am not sure of what is wrong with the incision where my tumor was removed. I have blood/puss and whatnot coming out of it. At night when I take off my shirt it hurts like he** because part of my shirt gets sucked into the incision. If I put a bandaid on it, it falls off. I have been thru 2 boxes already.

It makes me sad how much this hurts.

[Legendryder]

I had to put my older dog Jumper down today. She finally got to the point she couldn't even walk anymore, so it was time for her to go. And then on the way back home, my truck blew up. I think I spun the crank bearings, so it is most likely dead for good. So, that was my crappy day.

[Gemme]

Saying goodbye.

[Passionaria]

:wtf: Some people are just COLD insensitive narcissistic assholes, with no clue what love means or how to respect it. Keep those types away from me, MMMK?

[princessbelle]

An $800.00 air conditioning bill. :seeingstars:

[MrSunshine]

An $800.00 air conditioning bill. :seeingstars:


Wow! That's more of a "what chronically fucking depressed you today" sad just doesn't cover that. Ouch. At least you're cool in one aspect right?

[Delish]

having several "good" days and then u make plans and have a flairup and not feel like going to said plans :(

[Leigh]

I found out that My dad's sister, My aunt Mary, is in the hospital because it is suspected that she had a heart attack :(

[princessbelle]

Wow! That's more of a "what chronically fucking depressed you today" sad just doesn't cover that. Ouch. At least you're cool in one aspect right?

Oops, not my electric bill....it was my bill to fix my AC unit. Sorry bout sending out shock waves. I guess I am pretty much still in shock myself though....even for a freaking new fan motor it was monsterous. OUCH.

And yes, Mr. Sunshine, it is all fixed now and wow i can actually breath in here for the first time in days. Thank goodness!!!!!

[Delish]

Finding out that a "friend" lied to me BIGTIME! I can honestly say I would not have changed ANYTHING I would've done for him but DAMN!!! WTF??? Why lie?? :(

[Andrew, Jr.]

My heart just breaks when I see the oil spill in the Gulf. BP just jokes about it like it's dropping a cup of coffee at a 7-11. And those poor animals. They didn't ask for this. :candle:

[Gemme]

A misfiring spark...or maybe a staticy connection....something's off....

[Liam]

Missing my Dad.

[Femme]

No one (Dad) to celebrate . . .

[Miss Scarlett]

Driving home from the mountains after spending a wonderful weekend with Shelia...

[waxnrope]

that some peoples' psyche's are so wounded, so twisted, that when they feel hurt, they can not move from the blaming someone/everyone else place to seeing their part in the problem/s. Life is seldom so stupidly selective and "easy." we grow by being introspective and taking a hard look at ourselves ... there is no beauty in narcissism

[Passionaria]

People who lack the ability to ask questions, have in depth dialog, and come to true understandings. Judge, jury and executioner based on assumption and insensitivity. Slander. Some people just have meanness in their hearts.I can't take responsibility for their viewpoints or lack of communications skills. Le sigh, so sad:fart:

[Andrew, Jr.]

Having to leave the beach. I just love the beach. It is my heaven.

[PinkieLee]

What made me sad today...

Seeing pictures of a friend that had recent plastic surgery (a face lift).... and she is only 35. It makes me sad to think that she doesn't cherish each & every one of those laugh lines ~ they are part of her beauty.

[Kobi]

It is noon. It is 85 with a heat index of 93.....so far.

I live on a freakin island off the coast of Mass......we dont do heat.

Mumbles about God roasting the world grumble.

[MsTinkerbelly]

The stress of our upcoming move, and the cleaning out of 70 years of my Mom's stuff is getting to my Kasey. This makes me very sad.......

[Scorp]

Seeing my mom suffer in pain with her illness and there seems to be no led up with other health issues coming in to play. Whenever I think there isn't an ounce of tear drop left in me, it proves me wrong. My heart is heavy...

[Andrew, Jr.]

The heat - it is going to be in the 90*'s to 100*'s this week. The homeless, animals, those w/out ac sure do need our prayers for rain and cooler temperatures.

The people and animals affected/effected by the Gulf Oil Spill.

[Spirit Dancer]

The fact that even in 2010 there's so much discrimination.

Watching someone I love fight for hys life,
while other people try to take their life.

It saddens me very much to see all the bitterness in people.

[SuperFemme]

exclusionary/divisionary rhetoric.

[Cowboi]

Sometimes I hate being home alone...

[lipstixgal]

Sometimes I hate being home alone...

I hate being home alone!! too

[Cowboi]

I hate being home alone!! too

(((((((Lipstixgal)))))))

[Chancie]

I miss Pete. :stillheart:

[ruthie14]

Tried desperately to be understood. Some people refuse to see anything but thier own point of view no matter what you say and how many ways you say it. I was nothing but kind, gentle and compassionate and she thought I was being judgemental. Anyone else who knows me knows this is NOT who I am. I take far too much blame on myself so the other person won't feel bad. Getting a drink! :seeingstars:

[lipstixgal]

Tried desperately to be understood. Some people refuse to see anything but thier own point of view no matter what you say and how many ways you say it. I was nothing but kind, gentle and compassionate and she thought I was being judgemental. Anyone else who knows me knows this is NOT who I am. I take far too much blame on myself so the other person won't feel bad. Getting a drink! :seeingstars:

Ruthie you are far nicer person then this women is. NO matter what she says you are better then her. She is only going to see it her way so there is nothing you can do about it. let it go and have peace in your life!!

[socialjustice_fsu]

...My beautiful cat, Macavity (yes, right out of T. S. Elliot's Cats) is very, very ill. He is 18 years old and he has been my best friend since he came into my life when he was 3 weeks old. He has severe arthritis and an acute onset of cateracts. He has become incontinent of bowel and bladder. As per my wonderful Vet...I can only try and keep him comfortable right now. Kitty hospice, anyone? I have moved him next to my bed. I bought him a nice comfy bed today and have lined it with water absorbent pads. I am feeding him by hand and then we have 'potty time.' I once said in jest...I love my cats more than most of my human family. I know now it was not in jest. Please send comfort and peace to my little man, Macavity. I want his passing to occur with grace, ease and comfort.

[Soft*Silver]

my dog urinated in the house again today, this time, looking right at me as she did it, not a clue on her face that she was doing something wrong.

Her dementia is getting worse. I wont have her much longer. I cannot bear to think of losing her. Its not fair that her body is in such excellent shape but her mind is not. I will stick it out as long as I need to, until it is time for her to leave me. Trust me, it wont be over bathroom accidents. But these accidents tell me the time is coming closer...

[Venus007]

Making a decision in the past that is now effecting my present and future that I made without a full understanding of some very vital and essential information.
It is bringing so much pain and I don't see a good way out.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I really think today that people are strange. So many things have happened to make them so hard. It is all about them first and foremost. It is sad. I get it, Spirit Dancer.

[Gemme]

What made me sad today...

Seeing pictures of a friend that had recent plastic surgery (a face lift).... and she is only 35. It makes me sad to think that she doesn't cherish each & every one of those laugh lines ~ they are part of her beauty.

Try not to be too sad, Pinkie. Maybe she might have higher self-esteem and more confidence from the results of the surgery. Of course, maybe not. But I prefer to give the benefit of the doubt in these cases since I'd have it in a heartbeat if the situation were right for it.

[Andrew, Jr.]

One of my pre-teenage niece's wants to have plastic surgery (think boob job). Oy.

[Miss Scarlett]

Slumdog Millionaire. Like The Color Purple, it always makes me cry from the opening scenes...

[Strappie]

Waking up at 3:45am for work today :(

[Gemme]

Being a bitch when I went into work. Well, not at first. At first, it felt kinda good. Then I started to think about it once things calmed down and realized I acted kind of like a snitty snot. Then I apologized to the recipients and I felt better. :)

[WingsOnFire]

Looking down at my love sleeping soundly... realizing its 330 am.. I need to go to sleep... we need to check out of the hotel by 11 to head home...

I had such a WONDERFUL time today.. it makes me sad it has to end... BUT... I know it will happen again soon.. we have made this our home away from home I think.. I wonder if there are frequent flier miles for hotels?? :giggle:

[Venus007]

Dealing with other people, being confounded by their behavior, & even though I don't want to join in, feeling like an outsider

Alone I am happy with myself, when with others I see my oddities in stark relief

[Jet]

It's sad to lose family members because I'm gay (well, trans) and because of my PTSD. I thought of them today and wondered how this could happen.

[lipstixgal]

It's sad to lose family members because I'm gay (well, trans) and because of my PTSD. I thought of them today and wondered how this could happen.

Jet I feel for you I too lost family members because I'm Jewish and gay, they don't call or bother with me at all!! Its sad that the holidays come and go and not even a phone call to see how I am doing. Hang in there, they will have there turn!!

[Jet]

Jet I feel for you I too lost family members because I'm Jewish and gay, they don't call or bother with me at all!! Its sad that the holidays come and go and not even a phone call to see how I am doing. Hang in there, they will have there turn!!

Reformed, conservative or orthodox? Keep kosher?

[AtLast]

Hearing news of cancer metastasis about my IG cousin. Shit, we just find each other again and this happens to her. As if she hasn’t gone through enough. But, she does have a great partner which helps me with this quite a bit.

[Blaze]

Never fails. It's a beautiful day, we go to the pet store to get all of our furies food and treats. On the drive back home "and this is about a mile stretch" we encounter a Nutria rat, snapping turtle, raccoon, and armadillo all road kill. That really saddened me. There building so quickly. We use to have lots of trees, ponds and wooded area's in my 3 mile radius and now. Every single unused spot is being plowed, bull dozed, and built on. The animals have nowhere to go, and yet we the intruders complain about all the wild life invading our space. Our space?! Hell it was there's from generation to generation, migration, to migration, who the hell are we to complain??!!! Yet we do... ~Shakes head~ this is tragically sad...

[Gemme]

I had a moment of sadness when an older, long time guest who's developing dementia was on the phone with me and, "So, you'll be there to take care of us, like always?" and I had to tell them no. I heard the pout through the line.

[Jesse]

Watching a show about the murders and rapes of young South African Lesbian women.

[JakeTulane]

People that are just inherently mean.

As the bumper sticker says: Mean people suck.

Let us be thankful we do not reside in their worlds.

[Jesse]

STUFF! :blink::blink::blink::blink:

[Julie]

Watching and selecting video interviews of survivors for Hiroshima Day (August 6th Hiroshima time - 8:15 am)

[MsTinkerbelly]

I wanted to call my Mom so much this morning....I hope the pain isn't always this bad.(w)

[jules5041]

The thought that I might be alone for the rest of my life made me sad today.

~jules

[Mister Bent]

the oak tree and its resurrection fern

[Bob]

My roll being down to .14 on PokerStars!

[ruthie14]

sadness for things I can do nothing to change.
overwhelmed
overworked
wondering if ANYONE that is honest, caring, etc... will ever find me attractive or desirable.

sad that no matter how much I try, or what things I try to do, to change my present circumstances...... somehow... they never work...

[Lady_Wu]

Tonight it really hit home that a loved one is losing himself to dementia. We don't know if it is Alzheimers or some other type, but that doesn't rally really matter. What matters is seeing the rich person he was fade away as he slips further away from us. Where once he used to be a Martial Artist (Soke Roshi Shihan) and a brilliant medical medical researcher and teacher, now he spends most of his days in a state of sleep so deep that it is almost unconsciousness. When he does have a day of wakefulness, he cannot remember how to do the simplest things-use the microwave, compose an email, or even really feed himself. He must be constantly be watched lest he take an overdose of insulin, wander outside, or other behavior dangerous to himself. So sad that sometimes I go into the bathroom just to cry. Mom and I are his only caretakers. We really don't know what we should do. He has left strict instructions that no matter what, he is not to be taken to a hospital. He is frightened of strangers, now even of his own brother. We just do our best and take things one day at a time. Sigh...
Lady_Wu:vigil:

[Glenn]

I think the Coyote ate one of my furkitty's . : (

[Delish]

just finding out that my ex @ 36 has breast cancer. I feel like I have the wind knocked out of me :(

[~Bo]

This is the last season for Little People--Big World. :crybaby:

[ruthie14]

Still sad about my stepsister. Makes me think that life is also passing me by.

A friend of mine lost her father this past week.

My financial situation.

My friend lost her beloved cat last night.... he was 15 or there abouts.

Missing a friend.

2 more rejections from butches on the singles sites that I am on. I give up.

Damn.. just plain sad most of the time anymore.

[Blade]

A grown adult tattle tale. WOW I hope the reward was what you have lost.

[weatherboi]

Dinner!!!!!!!!

[Julie]

Dinner!!!!!!!!

I feel your pain (oh yes i do).

[RockOn]

My friend, Kelley, called just before 5:00 today, left a message to call her. She is very upset. She asked me if it is time to have her eldest dog euthanized. I gave her my opinion, told her it was past time and she would be doing a great thing for Sweet Pea. I love that little mix terrier. A couple of years ago, Kelley and I were volunteers for recovery service work in a city nearby. One night a week in the evenings we would take meetings to the hospital treatment facility. We would ride together and if Kelley was driving, she always had her three dogs with her in her SUV. (she still does that) Sweet Pea would insist on sitting in my lap - such a sweet, dear little soul.

The last few months when I have seen Sweet Pea, I have been thinking it is time. Not only is she blind, on three different kinds of medication and stumbling around but I am certain she has dementia too - she seemed confused. I told Kelley I would accompany her to her veteranarian's office when she needed me. Gosh, this is such a difficult decision to make and then carry through with it but you do it out of love for your pet.

[Soft*Silver]

my friend K had eye surgery and she is in incredible pain. The skin from her brow line to her eye lashes has sunken into her eye socket and the surgery for this is far more painful than any of the ones I have had on my eyes. She and I are growing old together and I listen to her as she grieves the lives we once had, strong powerful bodied women who hauled hay and broke horses and tilled our own soil and birthed foals. Who would believe that now of us, as we are now? I am saddened for her, and a bit for me. But this is our season and this is how it must be....

[Abigail Crabby]

Not being able to sleep because of this headache :seeingstars:

[~Bo]

Not being able to sleep because of this headache :seeingstars:




Maybe I should play for you. :drummer:

[Abigail Crabby]

Maybe I should play for you. :drummer:




You're too good to me Bo - lmao

[~Bo]

You're too good to me Bo - lmao




I knew my playing would help your headache. :cheesy:

[SnackTime]

The death of legendary Chicago Cubs player and radio broadcaster, Ron Santo!

He passed away last night after complications with bladder cancer and diabetes

RIP Ron Santo

[JakeTulane]

Talking to My friend Christie and finding out that her Grandmother passed away yesterday. .. and it just weighs so heavily given she just lost her Mom unexpectedly two weeks ago. Sometimes, I just do not understand the why of it all.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Learning that Aretha Franklin has pancreatic cancer.

My own illness.

Rosie's family.

Finding a dead songbird in the backyard. I buried it. It was beautiful.

[katsarecool]

Oh no! So sad about Arethra!!!

[fiercegrrl]

my favorite little kitty has gone missing. he must have scooted out a door when someone was coming or going. it's supposed to be 19 degrees tonight. i'm so worried about him and my poor heart is breaking.

[Miss Scarlett]

Very sad about Aretha. That's the same ugly stuff that killed my Mom.

(((((fiercegrrl))))) I hope your baby comes home. Sending protection and warmth to your baby and peace to you tonight. Perhaps someone will do for him what I did for the little kitty that came my way over the weekend - a little food and shelter for a couple of very cold nights & days.

[afixer]

she was the last one of 2010

A rookie Arlington police officer responding to a domestic violence (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7358042.html)

she was the first one of 2011

Deputy shot and killed, officer wounded... (http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/officer-possibly-shot-at-enon-beach)



St. Michael's Prayer for Police Officers

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables,
look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers,
polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God,
your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people.

Amen.

[durrrrrrrr]

this was actually yesterday.

what made me sad, saying good-bye for my family. I told them it was more of a "see ya later" vs. good-bye's. I hate good-bye's

[storyofmylife]

Leaving my so ever loving parents house to go back home

[Gemme]

My called a few hours ago to tell me that he was able to obtain the poster from Radio Shack.

:thumbsup::cheesy::thumbsup:

It is a Livestrong/Team RadioShack poster (I cannot remember exactly what it looks like since I have not seen it since first part of November). I have been waiting for Radio Shack to take said poster down!

And that made you sad?

[PinkieLee]

What made me sad today...

Seeing a friend's pictures on facebook. She had her lips & eyeliner tattooed on. Her already gorgeous 28 year old face is swollen & bruised... all so she can "look pretty even when she wakes up". Such drastic measures for vanity.

[SnackTime]

And that made you sad?

No...put it in the wrong thread...lol

[lipstixgal]

What made me sad today...

Seeing a friend's pictures on facebook. She had her lips & eyeliner tattooed on. Her already gorgeous 28 year old face is swollen & bruised... all so she can "look pretty even when she wakes up". Such drastic measures for vanity.

Ouch that's gotta hurt my neighbor has her eyeliner tatooed on and yes it does swell up your face bad...

[Sparkle]

"detroit in ruins" photograph collection

http://gu.com/p/2m5bv

[Soon]

someone not having my back at work

[Sam]

3 close friends returned to work this morning and received pink slips. what a way to start 2011, unemployed.

[Gemme]

3 close friends returned to work this morning and received pink slips. what a way to start 2011, unemployed.

This sucks beyond belief. I hope they can find something else quickly.

[Sam]

This sucks beyond belief. I hope they can find something else quickly.

So do I gemme. i just cant believe people are so insensitive

[Leigh]

Knowing I couldnt be there for her when she needed Me, for various reasons :(

[dixie]

The 5 hour drive that took me back home and away from her...those drives home always suck in LDRs. :(

[katsarecool]

3 close friends returned to work this morning and received pink slips. what a way to start 2011, unemployed.That is so nasty!!! Laying them off the first day back after the holidays!!!!

A word to Corporate America! The stock market has way surpassed the beginning of the recession point. Many have recuped their losses and then some. CA is sitting on over 2 Trillion dollars. Quit being so freaking stingy and mean and start hiring again. So disallusioned with Corportate America and their unbelievable greed!

Unemployment in Ga keeps going up despite the gains on the NYSE and others. It is now 10.4% and climbing. If karma is biting GA in the ass for being a Red State please lay off.

I am retired, secure with income and health care insurance but that does not stop me from worrying and being concerned for those who have lost their jobs.

[Abigail Crabby]

My blackberry bit the dust

My internet has been down most of the evening

Miscommunication -

[afixer]

I lost an old friend yesterday. he wasn't too much older than me.

I was driving home a few weeks ago and heard him doing the thing he loved to do.
he did local talk radio and had bounced in and out of the market depending on where he was in life.
hearing him again made me smile. he had suffered with some mental problems off and on over the years I'd known him and seemed to be on the way back up.
when I learned yesterday that he was found dead alone in his apartment it made me sad.
when I learned that his estranged wife had left him two years ago with the child they shared and did not allow my friend to see his only son it broke my heart.
he had gotten a order to see his boy on Jan 6 and who knows if the mother was going to co-operate with the order or not.
sad for sure.

[Glenn]

Seeing Jane Fonda on a talk show with all that fake looking plastic surgery and clown make-up :(

[sylvie]

sad for a friend, dealing with loss.. </3

[Leigh]

Watching My poor sister cry this afternoon because she missed My parents while they were at work ~ did My best to comfort her

[Miss Scarlett]

Having to ask this question: "So after he kills you and goes to prison, who will raise your daughter?"

I hate having to do this to someone when their life is in genuinely in danger and they are indecisive.

[WingsOnFire]

My blackberry keeps crapping out on me... and I cant afford to replace it yet. Sigh...

[Soft*Silver]

I took down all my Christmas decor and so now Christmas is officially over....

[sylvie]

- a young girl who lives in my building passed away a few days ago.. i just found out yesterday, i had no idea.. she was a single mom of a 5 year old boy, and only 25 years old.. she went to the hospital with a bladder infection, and passed away the same day.. not sure if it was an infection gone really bad, or other causes.. but so very sad for her little boy & the family..

she really struggled in life, but was so hopeful & dreamed SO big.. she loved her son more than anything.. may she rest with the angels now.. =(

[StillettoDoll]

Just Found out Yesterday that a friend of mine that I work with sometimes . House burned down Sunday night Around 10:30 pm . She lost two of her dogs . They think it started with a space heater. They didnt have insurance on the home, which sucks cause they dont have alot of money. and they are seniors. This is there house
http://www.click2houston.com/2011/0124/26593244_640X360.jpg

[sylvie]

Just Found out Yesterday that a friend of mine that I work with sometimes . House burned down Sunday night Around 10:30 pm . She lost two of her dogs . They think it started with a space heater. They didnt have insurance on the home, which sucks cause they dont have alot of money. and they are seniors. This is there house
http://www.click2houston.com/2011/0124/26593244_640X360.jpg

oh gosh how horrible =( and to lose their dogs must be so heartbreaking, let alone the home - sending them lots of positive thoughts their way.. so happy they're okay though & were able to get out..

[sylvie]

- thinking that i am nowhere near where i wanted to be by this age..
feeling like i let so much time pass, in life and not living each day to the fullest.. dwelling too much on things that don't deserve dwelling, and spending too many days trying to make certain people happy and forgetting i needed happiness too.. that it took me my 37 years to get to where i am today, and finally ready to make that change...

now it's all about chasing the dreams, wishing on stars, appreciating the small things and stopping to smell the roses.. life is as beautiful as i let it be.. the beauty is already all around me, i just needed to see that!

i guess in a sense, this isn't so much sad.. it 'was' something that made me sad, now i'm thrilled that my views are changing..

[Andrew, Jr.]

Someone killed the turtle I found about 2-3 years ago. I put whiteout on the back of the shell so I can identify the animals I rescue. The person who did it was pure evil.

[StillettoDoll]

My best friend 's, 15 yr old poodle died in her sleep peacefully last night . Her name was Missy
Got the text this morning from him.
sad

[Pixie]

Knowing I have to settle on the job front....

[Blade]

The news that Ritchie died this afternoon

[Cowboi]

Missing my Momma. Today is her Birthday.

[wimsiclegirl]

Missing my Momma. Today is her Birthday.


Cowboi,
Days like today are such a mix of emotions...Time makes the pain of loss tollerable but it never goes away.. I will celebrate my mom's birthday soon and I miss her too....

I wish you happy memories and a special peace tonight...as you celebrate someone who meant so much to you. *Gentle Hug*