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 |   A terminal for all blogs coming in or going out. A view into my life. |
Started July 1st 2019 for contests, etc. as other blogs are filling up and have other purposes.  I'm starting a new blog because
I'll be linking to
I've started an appendix (I no longer have one personally) to keep track of my Space Cadet journals for Space Blog. It's a work constantly under construction. Mind the mess.
I needed to start a folder for contests as there are so many deadlines and details to remember.
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| It could be cloudy and cool all day with some sprinkles or rain. 64 degrees at 9:50. Since my place will cool down I should work. Not in the mood but I should. Will today be the day I resolve some things? If I had a car... but I don't. 59 degrees. Almost noon. An AQI of 37 (good). The rain is cleansing. I ate an english-muffin with melted cheese. Coffee with chocolate. Response to Stik: ""I" statements asking for clarification or at worse merely stating one's own experience or opinion (experience trumps opinion or speculation imho) are best. "You" doesn't work well in English. It can come off as an attack. I've done NVCC but my brain doesn't fully grasp it so I struggle. Message forums: I've left invitations to read my writings, usually my blog, on posts hoping that maybe someone I'm not normally in contact with may read it. I really would like for newbies to know that blogs exist. We are less important than raffles at WDC...imo. My perception is that what I was writing at WDC was more visible on the internet prior to 2009 before bookface and twatter took over the airwaves. Plus, algorithms now show products and companies ahead of any serious research. Sex isn't the only topic impossible to 'gargle'. The r/r push has lead to fluffy shallow reviews instead of any real help on craft. I mentioned this to Sum1 today. I like blogs because I can read and comment without having to review and rate. Even poetry is easier to read/comment in my opinion. I've mentioned this to Solace.Bring at Express it in Eight but posters seldom provide an entry to a link (maybe they are not upgraded?). Allowing some type of book/blog at the basic membership level might help. It might even help WDC grow... but the mechanics of that are beyond my knowledge. But... y'know... nothing is stopping a black-case one-item author from visiting and commenting on my blogs. I can beg. I can throw water at them. I can't make them wash their face or even throw the water back at me! There's a huge segment of present-day WDC that is afraid of having or, heaven forbid, sharing an opinion. I'm tagging suser:jaybride, suser:dmadison, suser:sum1swriting and suser:elle as we have had bits and pieces of this discussion elsewhere." And on the newsfeed to Stik: "If it's an essay (item) that's open for rate/review than focusing on presentation and writing craft rather than content would help. The opposite rings truer for blog entries that are opinionated and request an opinion, rather than a critique, in return. D/C is only as difficult or controversial as we make it. The French have always scoffed at the British/American inablity to discuss sex for instance. Gender is less of an issue for Native Americans and Thais... but still a hot potato at WDC." https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/hungary-orders-booksellers-to-cover-up-c... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/rep-kim-schrier-slams-madison-cawthorn-over-ab... https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/jane-withers-child-actor-turned-commercial... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYblb7gyZeQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FP6yh9QkgI https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/norwegian-cruise-says-u-s-judge-allows-it-to-a... Felt cool when I went to the store. May be 55 at 11:30. AUGUST 9 53 refreshing degrees at 9 a.m. with a breathable AQI of 30! Expecting semi-cloudy with blue today. Sent money yesterday and mailed two postcards. Re QotD: I think the question is cynical. It isn't necessary nor advisible to be obsessed with the motives of others. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Be kind. Accept kindness. Focus on the kindness. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/china-says-gop-democratic-infighting-caused... https://www.newsweek.com/china-says-gop-democratic-infighting-caused-us-number-o... ""U.S. government suppressed scientists and professional opinions…and subjected them to cyber violence and harassment…even physically threatened them." The report called former President Donald Trump "probably the biggest promotor of COVID-19 misinformation" and said he sparked hyperpartisan fighting, which prevented Democratic and Republican lawmakers from combating the virus spread." 70 pleasant degrees under blue skies with an AQI of 27 (no smoke). It's almost 2 p.m. The sun is overhead (astronomical noon here is around 1:40.) 73 degrees and an AQI of 39 = perfect summer weather.  Fought with WorldRemit and Teledolar over money I sent. It didn't get there. I'm pissed. But... Bryan borrowed money from a friend. So... he won't get kicked out of his place. And the cat got out but didn't go far. Still, I'm pissed. To Robert: "I am a descendent of those that survived the plague that decimated Scandinavia. Whether I am descended from the original inhabitants or those who moved in later I may never know. 99% of a virus or bacteria may die but those that survive are stronger. The "strongest" don't kill off their host. If humans are latter-day-microbes then they will need to learn how to not kill off their host, the Earth, to survive. Even if only 1% continue (90 million) it will be enough for humanity to continue. Civilization? Not as we know it." |
61 degrees and an AQI of 77 at 8:30. Quite dry in spite of 71% humidity. Didn't rain.  Tired. Very tired. 5 comments for today's blog entry. 3 on the entry (Robert, Ned, Mike), 2 on the newsfeed (RavenClaus, Ruwth). Amazing! Made eggs with cheese in the microwave in my microwaveable do-hicky. I should go out... but nowhere to go that's close. Anxiety still elevated. Depression? *sigh* I feel fine as long as I don't move. No severe aches or pains, just no energy... ever. I told Tina: My most favorite place and why... I like places where I feel safe, accepted, welcomed, inspired, relaxed. Safe: Tokyo, Japan. Buzzing city. Absolutely safe. Accepted: Prishtina, Kosovo. Open, passionate but tolerant. Welcomed: Tainan, Taiwan. Wonderfully diverse city of open arms. Inspired: Evora, Portugal. It led to writing vampire stories. Relaxed: Solvorn Norway. Pastoral setting along a fjord. There are only few places on my "did not like" and a few on my "why bother" lists. I need to write that blog, focusing on "why". I wrote Bryan: "There are costs to going public. Dealing with mud-slinging (never assume fellow writers are nice people) and cut-throats. Money! It costs to submit and submit and submit not knowing WTF the editors are looking for (hint: just like here, entries by the famous or their friends). If the entries are being judged by 20 year olds... consider the audience. If by MFA wannabes... consider the audience. If by snooty well-known "writers" of literature... consider the audience. Fortunately, history tells us that some writing will escape the clutches of the gate-keepers, get published, get noticed. Do what is best for you." AUGUST 7 71 degrees at 11 am. 55 AQI. Lowest in long time. Overslept. I'm groggy. Like painted kites Those days and nights, they went flyin' by The world was new Beneath a blue umbrella sky Then softer than a piper man One day, it called to you I lost you, I lost you To the summer wind A breezy but pleasant 85 degrees with an AQI of 61 at 2 pm. The sky is blue-ish and I can see the mountains. The river is clearing up too. No word as to why it was muddy. Saw Margi and Nathan and Chase. Been years. At market. Got sheep curds from Emma, a cherry-almond scone from Irina. Cherries. A spinach pocket from Mohammed. Chatted with Athena and Maria. Celebrated by writing a letter on cork while I downed a cherry-chocolate milkshake. But... didn't have my address book with me. At 6:30 87 degrees but 32 AQI which is in the green 'breathable' zone.  Ivan ZARCO ALVAREZ finishes at 2:44, 35 minutes behind the winner from Kenya, finishing last, #76. But he finished. He's a half-marathoner and a last minute addition to the team from Honduras. There are all types of heroes and they each have a story. 4846 |
MY REAL BLOG ENTRIES ARE LISTED HERE: "Blogville "  This is just my journal of stray thoughts. Hmm... quiet before the storm or a relaxing lull? To Robert: "I do agree that Puritanism is a huge factor [lingering bruise] in American society. The "be-perfect" or "go-to-hell" black/white false dichotomy has lead to both hedonism and outrageous cruelty. Something I should blog about someday. I mean, 'Why should anyone be reasonable or strive to be nice if they are just going to hell?'" 144 AQI, hazy, 72 degrees. Still very bad at 9:22 a.m. I grew up with smokey ashy days growing up. This constant pall isn't healthy. I have a microwave egg-holder. Used it today. Ate both eggs on a bun. 90 degrees and AQI 129 at 2 p.m. I'm fine as long as I don't move and don't go out. KE to Whata: Every comment left removes a nail from my coffin. Y'know, I like all types of ice-cream, even a good french vanilla; but, some folks come off as if they are Milli Vanilli [sic]. Fortunately, I know they aren't. Everyone here has issues and insight. I just wish they were able and willing to share them. 93 degrees and 88 AQI at 6:34! I might be able to venture out later if the AQI continues to fall. I don't go to the grocery store during rush-hour because of crowds and covid. "Cooling" at 9:30. 82 degrees with an AQI of 85. I posted a card to Lyn. I bought a few things including chocolate milk, buns and boneless chicken. I also bought $100 worth of gps. So I'm set for this year when I renew before the end of August. AUGUST 5 81 degrees and 69 AQI at 1:40. The AQI this morning was cool enough to visit friends, check my mail (nothing) and buy a sticky bun. On covid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C23NPgeZ6vA I need to make up a list of prompts: 1. The anti-gay Reagan years. 2. The "War on the Poor" in the 1980s. 3. The criminalization of People-of-Color. 4. White Identity... I'm a traitor to their cause. 5. Tribalism in the OT. 6. Pauline doctrine... pros and cons. 7. Hospitality around the world. 8. The Death of Kindness. 9. The criminalization of an unsolicitated "Hello". 10. The proper distance. Latin versus Scandinavian. 11. No Thai (or Taiwanese) ever stands alone. 12. Family is the only thing that matters. (CR) 13. No one matters. The Lonely North American. 14. False Freedom. 15. Vaxxed and the delusion of choice. 16. Body Integrity. 17. Monetization of Art. 18. Blind spots and how to get rid of them. OPPOV. 19. Writers and a lack of communication. 20. The Comfort Zone. 21. Making Time. 22. Cash is anonymous; a credit card is not. 23. What I learn from watching foreign film. 24. Slowing down to see what we see. 25. Assume: making an 'ass' out of 'u' and 'me'. 26. Senses and setting. 27. What we cannot express in English. 28. How we know a word is a word. 29. McDonalds versus the World. 30. The generational gaps. 31. Basic skills (a lesson from 1000 Stars) 32. That extra day in the month... 33. An old man learning new tricks. 70 degrees at 10:40 and an AQI of 77... but I still wish it would rain. |
| 77 countries have won medals at the Olympics, some countries for the first time. If you are from one of those countries you know the sense of pride and how important it is. And then there's the USA. Obsessed with what the Russians did or did not do. Debating a gymnast's mental state, unimpressed unless they win gold and sweep the podium. Yeah, pure Soap Opera. 67 cloudy degrees at 8:28 and the AQI not so bad. We could've used more rain imho. Coffee is not a good diet. 4 pm. and I cooking up rice. 75°F with an AQI of 83 at 4. I ventured out today to sit with Jean and talk about Taiwan and Thailand. 78 degrees with an AQI of 102 at 7. Smokier = more dangerous. I reheated chicken broth/fat and threw in some lemon pepper, salt and rice. Very tasty. Reminded me of avgolemono. August 3 Fog? 68 degrees and AQI of 104. 26° with haze and 111 AQI... wrong direction. Connections issues are "fun"... aren't they? Not. Today I threw in chicken with the rice. Creative me? I told NormaJean: "Here we were under a flash flood warning but all we got was sprinkles. It helped a bit with the smoke. But it's back. 92 degrees with a toxic haze. AQI of 151 = I don't dare go out. We might have a bit of a break in temps this weekend but without a good soaking rain we choke." Made a tuna fish sandwich. A tad too toasty to cook. I would like to go out. AQI of 155 stops me. It's also 86 degrees. At least I got my "A Gold of Her Own" posted and remembered that it was the 3rd and time to pay rent. 74 hazy degrees and 155 AQI at 10:30? When will this crap end? |
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