How did you find JOY today?

Gráinne · 12-31-2024, 10:57 PM

My application to the lineage society "Settlers and Builders of Ohio" was probably accepted! It was "good to go", according to the genealogist I was working with.

A lineage society is a group whose members can trace their ancestry back to a place or event, such as the Mayflower, the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War. Most states have one for early settlers or pioneers, and the one I applied for was for settlers in Ohio by 1850. That's a lot of generations, so it was a lot of documents.

I'm quite proud of this, even if the genealogist offered a lot of suggestions for future attempts at other societies, and can't wait for a conference in May when they give out the new certificates.

easygoingfemme · 01-01-2025, 01:55 PM

A phone call with a very good friend this morning. I picked up the phone and she just said... "Giiiiirrrrrlllll" and we busted out laughing, knowing it was going to be a fun talk.

I painted my bedroom yellow. It's a little more yellow than I thought it would be but that's okay. It's cheery.

cinnamongrrl · 01-03-2025, 06:09 PM

Today I did my orientation for a new, very promising job.

It’s a team that I’m excited to join and I’m looking forward to working this weekend.

I feel like finally everything is falling into place with work, school and returning to a place that feels like home …

Bèsame* · 01-04-2025, 12:22 PM

It's a little chilly so I grabbed a pink hoodie of my Mom's. It brought a smile and maybe a tear, when I found a Kleenex in the pocket. Isn't what Mom's do??

Such Joy!

easygoingfemme · 01-04-2025, 04:49 PM

My bestie and I went to go see the Bob Dylan movie today. It was really good. It absolutely highlighted his talent as a lyricist and musician was real about how he was an ass in his younger years.

About 3/4 of the way through I told my friend I was struggling with the fact that no one goes to the bathroom. There were a lot of scenes of people waking up in the morning and going to light a cigarette, make coffee, write a song, have a conversation. But no one gets up and goes to the bathroom. My friend turned to me and said that she was struggling with the fact that none of the men were waking up with morning wood and then going to the bathroom. I died.

Anyway, it wasn't just about Dylan. It was about Pete Seeger, Woodie Guthrie, Joan Baez and the Newport Folk Fest and ... just smatterings of attention to the civil rights movement of the time. A LOT more could have been done with that. But all around, it was a good watch. In my opinion.

GeorgiaMa'am · 01-04-2025, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

My bestie and I went to go see the Bob Dylan movie . . . was real about how he was an ass in his younger years . . .

I believe he's still known to be an ass. What kind of person doesn't show up to receive their Nobel Prize? Also, last concert a friend attended, Bob reportedly stood as far back from the edge of the stage as he could, a horrified, snobby look on his face, and didn't interact with the audience at all except to sing as short a set as possible.

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How I found JOY today:

After Christmas clearance sales. I got a pair of nude shoes for 80% off! and a blue bra that I really need to match a sweater for 60% off.

easygoingfemme · 01-05-2025, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

I believe he's still known to be an ass. What kind of person doesn't show up to receive their Nobel Prize? Also, last concert a friend attended, Bob reportedly stood as far back from the edge of the stage as he could, a horrified, snobby look on his face, and didn't interact with the audience at all except to sing as short a set as possible.

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How I found JOY today:

After Christmas clearance sales. I got a pair of nude shoes for 80% off! and a blue bra that I really need to match a sweater for 60% off.

I forgot about the Nobel Prize. He really is quite full of himself.

12-31-2024, 10:57 PM	#1
Gráinne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Neither, nada, out of the box Preferred Pronoun?: My name always works Relationship Status: Happy whatever happens Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,864 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,117 Thanked 7,388 Times in 1,457 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	My application to the lineage society "Settlers and Builders of Ohio" was probably accepted! It was "good to go", according to the genealogist I was working with. A lineage society is a group whose members can trace their ancestry back to a place or event, such as the Mayflower, the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War. Most states have one for early settlers or pioneers, and the one I applied for was for settlers in Ohio by 1850. That's a lot of generations, so it was a lot of documents. I'm quite proud of this, even if the genealogist offered a lot of suggestions for future attempts at other societies, and can't wait for a conference in May when they give out the new certificates. __________________ The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one. ~Erma Bombeck

01-03-2025, 06:09 PM	#3
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,661 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,232 Thanked 27,597 Times in 6,955 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Today I did my orientation for a new, very promising job. It’s a team that I’m excited to join and I’m looking forward to working this weekend. I feel like finally everything is falling into place with work, school and returning to a place that feels like home … __________________

01-04-2025, 12:22 PM	#4
Bèsame* Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femm Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: loved by many Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Closer to the waves Posts: 15,391 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,135 Thanked 40,957 Times in 10,741 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	It's a little chilly so I grabbed a pink hoodie of my Mom's. It brought a smile and maybe a tear, when I found a Kleenex in the pocket. Isn't what Mom's do?? Such Joy! __________________ kisses A kiss is a whisper in your mouth. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise to give it back.

01-01-2025, 01:55 PM	#2
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,692 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,023 Thanked 14,975 Times in 3,318 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	A phone call with a very good friend this morning. I picked up the phone and she just said... "Giiiiirrrrrlllll" and we busted out laughing, knowing it was going to be a fun talk. I painted my bedroom yellow. It's a little more yellow than I thought it would be but that's okay. It's cheery.

01-04-2025, 04:49 PM	#5
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,692 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,023 Thanked 14,975 Times in 3,318 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	My bestie and I went to go see the Bob Dylan movie today. It was really good. It absolutely highlighted his talent as a lyricist and musician was real about how he was an ass in his younger years. About 3/4 of the way through I told my friend I was struggling with the fact that no one goes to the bathroom. There were a lot of scenes of people waking up in the morning and going to light a cigarette, make coffee, write a song, have a conversation. But no one gets up and goes to the bathroom. My friend turned to me and said that she was struggling with the fact that none of the men were waking up with morning wood and then going to the bathroom. I died. Anyway, it wasn't just about Dylan. It was about Pete Seeger, Woodie Guthrie, Joan Baez and the Newport Folk Fest and ... just smatterings of attention to the civil rights movement of the time. A LOT more could have been done with that. But all around, it was a good watch. In my opinion.