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Printed from https://www.writing.com/main/books/item_id/1311011-Porthole/day/4-10-2023
Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #1311011
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.

Ferry boat between Solvorn and Ornes across the Lustrafjord i Sogn og Fjordane.




I'm starting a new blog because
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L'aura del Campo  (13+)
Online journal capturing the moment and the memory of moments. A meadow meditation.
#982524 by Kåre Enga in Montana
had over 1,200 entries and that was getting close to full. I don't want to trim it by deletion. I did that once, much to my dismay. Will be used more for poetry.

BOOK
Hoarfrosts from Hell  (GC)
Anything I'm not happy about or that I don't want in my main blog!
#997339 by Kåre Enga in Montana
is still hidden from the public and will remain so. It's more personal and full of angst. Was used for 30DBC for May 2020 and now used for Blogville.

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Enga mellom fjella  (13+)
Enga mellom fjella: where from across the meadow, poems sing from mountains and molehills.
#1317094 by Kåre Enga in Montana
was full... until the number of entries was increased. A mixed blog, mostly stories.

I'll be linking to
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On The Write Path  (13+)
ON THE WRITE PATH: travel journal for Around-the-World in 2015, 16, 18.
#2032403 by Kåre Enga in Montana
as I need to post there about my travels.

 
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O Pinions!  (XGC)
May my opinions gather wind under their wings and fly, perchance to soar.
#1501776 by Kåre Enga in Montana
is for my opinions. *Laugh*

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Nurture your Nature  (13+)
Look around. Let Nature nurture your Soul. I record images I sense and share them here.
#1439094 by Kåre Enga in Montana
was set up for nature observations and musings.

 
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Watt's Gnus  (18+)
On topics and today's gnus. Definitely opinionated. Set to 18+ for a reason.
#1439092 by Kåre Enga in Montana
come out of a need to share interesting stuff I come across. When I was young I did a small newsletter named as such. (or was it column in the newsletter? Been 30 years... I think.)

 
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Flash Fiction  (GC)
Short 300 word, more or less, "stories" .
#2190336 by Kåre Enga in Montana
is where I put my flash fictions. Maybe someday I'll figure it out and have enough good ones to publish. Ratings vary and some are hidden from view.

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.
STATIC
Space Cadet - the never ending journal  (18+)
Journeys of an Alien Space crew.
#2226611 by Kåre Enga in Montana


I needed to start a folder for contests as there are so many deadlines and details to remember.
 
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Conquest ... to keep track of contests  (18+)
A place to keep track of in progress works and up-coming deadlines as well as any awards.
#2233119 by Kåre Enga in Montana
(also very messy!) *Shock2*

 
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Blogville   (XGC)
Where bloggers meet and greet to read and share. No required prompt. Alias: blogville.
#2253938 by Kåre Enga in Montana
is for posting personal blog entries in hope that folks will comment and post their blog entries there as well. I will be commenting on all blog entries posted. It's my effort to rebuild a blogging community.

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Bibimbap 비빔밥   (13+)
Left-overs piled on hot rice and mixed.
#2296648 by Kåre Enga in Montana
an E blog focusing on food and culture. Easily digestible for the Queasy and Questioning.

April 10, 2023 at 10:39am
April 10, 2023 at 10:39am
#1047950
16.april.23

68°F... Ready to do wash today. Didn't know it was so warm. Open up window?

Found my red shorts. I really missed them in Udon.

I'm chilling = getting nothing done.

Wash is done. Window open. Rain moving in?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viBz0ZwHPN0&t=150s

15.april.23

Butterfly Herbs: Nice chat with Joseph. Met up with Liz, Lily. Raven joined us for a moment. Chocolate-lavender milkshake. Now pasta salad.

No lottery winnings in my post office box.

Up early. Sunny now at 1-ish. 11°C in Missoula. Might get down to 26°C this morning in Udon Thani. *Fire*

Still stressed but getting better.

To Tinker: "I used to read at all hours and setting a book down was a last resort imho.

These days I'm giving away books. Only 5 yesterday. Over 100 to go. I can't take them with me to Thailand or beyond. They need to find new homes."

14.april.23

Very tired early yesterday. Lay down for a nap and then forced myself to sleep through the night.

Up 9-ish. Dark gloomy day. 35 degrees. May warm up to 50.

105 forecast in Udon Thani.

Pannya still not home. *Worry*

Sat with Jean, Merry, Dalton. Chatted with Dirk.

My anxiety is still high.

13.april.23

Still overwhelmed. Up by 06:ish.

Texted Pannya... he seems a bit better. Sent him a photo of when I was 22.

Saw Kathi, Willie, Monte and David.

Lee and Ben helped me at the bank. I now have an orange atm card.

I can get checks made for my bank here. $2/4. I do use checks... not often.

"It's very hard to ask for help, especially when I don't know what to say.

I want some peace and connection. I want some control over my own life; but, we-all live in assorted communities.

Living in Thailand won't solve my problems; but, it's more peaceful in general; and, personally I feel less threatened in a tolerant culture.

I've fought all my life to keep from drowning in depression and despair. I no longer wish to reside in the Confederate State of Oppression.
"

I took a nap but woke up in time to chat with Angie. More concerns about Billie Jo.

12.april.23

Totally overwhelmed when I think of Thailand. I need some room to breathe.

Tik-tok: Unity with shit stains... Growth is divisive? Hmm.

I continue to meet lots of people I know.

Chromebook issues; Michael helped. Meatloaf at Sr. Ctr. I didn't get much done.

11.april.23

05:22 I can't fall back to sleep so I may as well get up.

I need to find a flight to Thailand. I hope to come back before May or in early May. I need to talk to my banks. I need to talk to my landlord and pay rent.

8: Howl caught a cold. Grunts and coughs, barely a whisper. What can a wind do if it doesn't blow? Caress a child's cheek, lift and warm the spirits, redirect Spring's clouds. But the howl caught a cold. And now it could barely whisper.

Chat with Pan... I'm a bit upset and worried; but, I have to focus on my own situation. I can't afford to be overwhelmed, shaking due to anxiety, or unable to move due to depression.

My ability to contribute here may be limited.

Met with Merry, Kirk, Birgit and Travis. Saw other folks. Took afternoon nap.

นิยายวาย = ni-yai-wai = BL series

10.april.23

Talked to Bry. Texted Pan. Up too early... around 6. I'm a time-zone zombie.

Commented in "Andre The Blog Monkey's Blog Prompt #3

"I've met good cops; but, imho, when many seem to be hired to be thugs. So, I'll blame the city's and town's hiring practices.

Because of corruption I've been warned to never speak to cops in Thailand.

Also, police reflect the mores of whichever community is in power. Usually that isn't women nor people-of-color."

Listened to Buttigieg speak. Did we reach the extent of our inclusiveness? Are we regressing? Unfortunately I agree.

Weekly objectives:
1. Wash clothes this Sunday. *Checko*
2. Repack for going back. [came across a couple items I neglected last time, but see above]
3. Talk to my banks. *Checko*
4. Get rid of books. [only 5 taken to Sr.Ctr.]
5. Clean. A. old refrigerator. B. table. C. vacuum/sweep/mop. [nope]

Finances:
A. I have enough baht to get to hostel, pay for two nights and a trip back to Udon.
B. I have enough to pay rent until the end of 2023.
C. I have enough to deposit in a bank in Thailand for a visa.

*BurstB* At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen
*BurstO* I Dream of Yellow Kites by Retta Bono

Of kites and flames

At the water's edge
I dream of yellow kites,
and that green umbrella,
keeping me from getting burnt.

I'll burn regardless,
consumed by your flames,
hotter than the sun,
turning water into steam.

[180.15]

Edited in "Of yellow kites and your green umbrella [180.15]

Mushroom chai with Jay.

The mystery of the missing items may need some diplomacy... or letting go.

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