WHO is on your Mind ... Why?

RockOn · 11-03-2010, 05:25 PM

Tim is on my mind today. He is a good man and a good friend, very sweet person. He has had a hip problem for about the last year or so and in severe pain. He had hip replacement surgery a few months back and at first, the surgery seemed to help him but now the pain is as bad as ever. He works and had to get a different vehicle to haul his wheel chair. I saw him the other night and asked him how he is doing. An involuntary tear fell from his eye and as he looked away seemingly embarrassed about the teardrop, he told me he is depressed. I hugged him, kissed his cheek and told him I loved him.

Some people sure have it rough.

T D · 11-03-2010, 05:34 PM

Diva - cause she gave me something to think about yesterday, and I have been thinking about it..... Perhaps there is still hope, just gotta shake the negative (store it away for reference), and get on with the good stuff

I'll work on that.... yes I will.

AtLast · 11-03-2010, 08:28 PM

My Dad. I know he is on my mind (and was) because of the mid-term elections. Although I am down about what happened yesterday, there is this part of me that remembers my Dad was very much like the people in what is being called the Heart Land that have lost jobs in huge numbers and will never see them return. Steel industry kinds of jobs, skilled labor jobs, car manufacturing jobs. Jobs that are hard but did pay well for a long time in the US that have been lost because of cheaper production costs in other countries.

My Dad wasn't educated, immigrated here, and would do any kind of work he had to make a living. He also supported labor unions back in the day because he saw child labor and sweat shops first hand. My Mom, too.

He became a business owner later in life (garbage collection), and had a good head for it, but was the kind of person that ran it out of his front pocket like so many of that generation. And he kept his word which was given with a hand shake. Honor. He'd give anyone a chance with a job and he always said that you had to pay people good wages and benefits were not a burden for an employer, it was just the right thing to do.

There were huge numbers of voters yesterday in the Heart Land that voted Obama in 2008, but did not now. Made me mad, but I also get it. How many are unemployed now, lost homes, had their retirement taken away? How many can re-train? fear was a big part of yesterday's elections.

I think my Dad would have been scared, too. The business he left behind remains in my family (my son and nephews run it today, 3 generations) and although lay offs have been avoided, how long will that be true? These are real people with real families from administrative, college educated types of positions to unskilled labor. Truck drivers, computer techs and a programmer, garbage collectors, recycling/Green workers and advisors, office workers, bookkeepers, managers, and mechanics. Real people!

Since my dad lived during the Great Depression, I think he would have done everything (as is being done) to not lay people off. But, if things don’t change soon, who knows! It would have troubled him deeply to let people go.

People like him in business do exist and I am tired of them getting lumped into the same categories as the huge mega-billion dollar corporations. Small independent businesses are not the same.

Maybe it's better my dad isn't alive. Damn, I miss him! I miss his horse sense and his honestly and reliability. And his giving a damn about people. I miss his integrity about an honest days work for an honest wage and being responsible for his obligations.

Queerasfck · 11-03-2010, 08:57 PM

Just waiting for Squeaks to get home. Been thinking about her allllllllllll day.

Kelt · 11-03-2010, 09:04 PM

Who I used to be.

I need to find that person again.

Leigh · 11-03-2010, 09:08 PM

A beautiful soul, and the sweetness she possesses

justkim · 11-03-2010, 09:20 PM

Have you checked in your mirror?
I believe Peter Pan found himself when he looked into the pond...
Perhaps more happy thoughts are in order...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelt

Who I used to be.

I need to find that person again.

Tcountry · 11-03-2010, 09:23 PM

Grandma (dad's mom)...At least she Finally made a decision....guess it helps when your choices are dialysis or hospice...

Kenna · 11-03-2010, 10:06 PM

My nieces....
wish I could live closer to them

sweetfemme247 · 11-03-2010, 10:07 PM

someone I have known for along time, and have missed deeply, and new friends I have met and i am enjoying life

Leigh · 11-03-2010, 10:36 PM

The one girl who has held My heart since we began talking ~ four years later and though we've been through alot, she still has My heart

sweetfemme247 · 11-03-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

The one girl who has held My heart since we began talking ~ four years later and though we've been through alot, she still has My heart

and you have mine, i just wish we would of realized it along time ago

Leigh · 11-03-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by browneyedgirl

and you have mine, i just wish we would of realized it along time ago

Things happen baby love, but we know it now and that to Me is all that matters

Kenna · 11-09-2010, 09:07 PM

My other best friend from PA and her big galoot of a doggy.... she has such a bubbly, fun spirit and we always have so much fun. We especially loved watching her galoot and my half pint wrestle and romp so hard that our laughter hurt our ribs. Her galoot nearly broke my glass dishware once by getting stuck under my dinner table. We had so much fun that night; my half pint even tried to hide his "gator" under my bed to keep the galoot from chomping on it. It was too funny to watch half pint "think about" how to hide that darn gator. Hearing my friend's belly laugh just washed away so much stress from that hard week.

I loved chatting with her today; she makes me smile and think of good times.

Wish I had a good picture of her galoot....this is as good as I can find...

Ravin · 11-10-2010, 09:59 AM

Today I am missing my Uncle..

The one year anniversary has come and gone of his death..

Abigail Crabby · 11-10-2010, 10:17 AM

Today I am missing hand rolled

from California....

Jet · 12-14-2010, 07:44 PM

Today, I thought about Leslie, a girl I met at Stephens College. She was a freshman and my pal Pat and me went to Stephens for a visit on the invite of another friend from high school. I haven't thought about Leslie for more than 30 years I guess, but O my God was she hot. I wanted her the minute I saw her, I thought she was the sexiest woman I ever saw. Wonder where she is now? She was from Texas.

nicetgurl_30 · 12-14-2010, 08:13 PM

I was thinking of this older lady I met when I started my internship. She would take me to fancy resteraunts and talk. And I would just drool over how smart and beautiful she was.(look like chick from wht not to wear)
I need to give her a call, what do u think? Maybe take her out to lunch.

bigbutchmistie · 12-14-2010, 08:50 PM

My mom.. As she always is during the Holidays.. Reminscing the holidays that Im so grateful to spend with her when she was alive.. And how those memories dont make me feel so alone during this time of the year.

little_ms_sunshyne · 12-14-2010, 08:52 PM

I will never ADMIT to it!

11-03-2010, 05:34 PM	#2
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Queerasfck Senior Member How Do You Identify?: still ballin' Relationship Status: Triple X Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west side Posts: 2,544 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,716 Thanked 6,488 Times in 1,638 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Just waiting for Squeaks to get home. Been thinking about her allllllllllll day. __________________ http://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk...28750fb328.jpg

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11-03-2010, 05:25 PM	#1
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,304 Times in 2,610 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Tim is on my mind today. He is a good man and a good friend, very sweet person. He has had a hip problem for about the last year or so and in severe pain. He had hip replacement surgery a few months back and at first, the surgery seemed to help him but now the pain is as bad as ever. He works and had to get a different vehicle to haul his wheel chair. I saw him the other night and asked him how he is doing. An involuntary tear fell from his eye and as he looked away seemingly embarrassed about the teardrop, he told me he is depressed. I hugged him, kissed his cheek and told him I loved him. Some people sure have it rough.

11-03-2010, 08:28 PM	#3
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	My Dad. I know he is on my mind (and was) because of the mid-term elections. Although I am down about what happened yesterday, there is this part of me that remembers my Dad was very much like the people in what is being called the Heart Land that have lost jobs in huge numbers and will never see them return. Steel industry kinds of jobs, skilled labor jobs, car manufacturing jobs. Jobs that are hard but did pay well for a long time in the US that have been lost because of cheaper production costs in other countries. My Dad wasn't educated, immigrated here, and would do any kind of work he had to make a living. He also supported labor unions back in the day because he saw child labor and sweat shops first hand. My Mom, too. He became a business owner later in life (garbage collection), and had a good head for it, but was the kind of person that ran it out of his front pocket like so many of that generation. And he kept his word which was given with a hand shake. Honor. He'd give anyone a chance with a job and he always said that you had to pay people good wages and benefits were not a burden for an employer, it was just the right thing to do. There were huge numbers of voters yesterday in the Heart Land that voted Obama in 2008, but did not now. Made me mad, but I also get it. How many are unemployed now, lost homes, had their retirement taken away? How many can re-train? fear was a big part of yesterday's elections. I think my Dad would have been scared, too. The business he left behind remains in my family (my son and nephews run it today, 3 generations) and although lay offs have been avoided, how long will that be true? These are real people with real families from administrative, college educated types of positions to unskilled labor. Truck drivers, computer techs and a programmer, garbage collectors, recycling/Green workers and advisors, office workers, bookkeepers, managers, and mechanics. Real people! Since my dad lived during the Great Depression, I think he would have done everything (as is being done) to not lay people off. But, if things don’t change soon, who knows! It would have troubled him deeply to let people go. People like him in business do exist and I am tired of them getting lumped into the same categories as the huge mega-billion dollar corporations. Small independent businesses are not the same. Maybe it's better my dad isn't alive. Damn, I miss him! I miss his horse sense and his honestly and reliability. And his giving a damn about people. I miss his integrity about an honest days work for an honest wage and being responsible for his obligations.

11-03-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
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11-09-2010, 09:07 PM	#14
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,806 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,624 Thanked 12,194 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	My other best friend from PA and her big galoot of a doggy.... she has such a bubbly, fun spirit and we always have so much fun. We especially loved watching her galoot and my half pint wrestle and romp so hard that our laughter hurt our ribs. Her galoot nearly broke my glass dishware once by getting stuck under my dinner table. We had so much fun that night; my half pint even tried to hide his "gator" under my bed to keep the galoot from chomping on it. It was too funny to watch half pint "think about" how to hide that darn gator. Hearing my friend's belly laugh just washed away so much stress from that hard week. I loved chatting with her today; she makes me smile and think of good times. Wish I had a good picture of her galoot....this is as good as I can find...

11-10-2010, 09:59 AM	#15
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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	Today, I thought about Leslie, a girl I met at Stephens College. She was a freshman and my pal Pat and me went to Stephens for a visit on the invite of another friend from high school. I haven't thought about Leslie for more than 30 years I guess, but O my God was she hot. I wanted her the minute I saw her, I thought she was the sexiest woman I ever saw. Wonder where she is now? She was from Texas.

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12-14-2010, 08:52 PM	#20
little_ms_sunshyne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: . Posts: 3,312 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,339 Thanked 12,241 Times in 2,541 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I will never ADMIT to it!