Search where?

This Portfolio (mrswhatsit)

All of Writing.Com

◄ February ► 2018
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28
Archive				RSS

Offsite Blogs

· Debi's Offsite Blog

Create New Item

Read & Review

Community

Browse By Type

Browse By Genre

Writing Resources

Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2024

11:50am EDT

Members: 959

Guests: 2,285

Total Online: 3,244

What's up with Whatsit

by Mrs. Whatsit

Rated: ASR · Book · Biographical · #1469467

Welcome to Whatsit's Wild World.

Sometimes I think we're all tightrope walkers suspended on a wire two thousand feet in the air, and so long as we never look down we're okay, but some of us lose momentum and look down for a second and are never quite the same again: we know.

~Dorothy Gilman
The Tightrope Walker

Show Recent Comments

10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Scarlett

Feb 12, 2019 at 12:16pm
In response to "Another blog with 5 items"

Good to see the list of five is still alive and well.

I can't believe you reached adulthood without any teeth problems, though I do know America has always been far out in front as regards dental treatment.

Animals are such sneaky creatures when it comes to food. I need a degree to work out my cat's preferences which seem to change on a daily basis. Hope your pooches continue to like the new food.

I was really impressed by the ice cream choices in the US and wish we had more variety here. Pretty ordinary flavours, but I still eat it and won't share.

Soccer is far easier to watch and understand than football

I could do with one of those ironing boards as I have little storage space. I hate ironing too, but seem to have to do all the family's now.

Scarlett

Feb 6, 2019 at 12:22pm
In response to "List of 5"

I love the sound of that dress. Wearing any dress would be quite a novelty after such a long winter.

It must be lovely to have such musical talent in the family. Glad Fluff is feeling better too.

My glass collection is terrible. I keep meaning to buy some new ones, but other things come along and take priority and any spare funds. When I win the Lottery...

Eric Wharton

Feb 4, 2019 at 9:08am
In response to "List of 5"

Sounds like you have some real songbirds in your family. Where'd they get the talent, from you or hubby? I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket, but I love to sing. Debi is the same way, but we make a joyful noise together.

Scarlett

Feb 2, 2019 at 11:18am
In response to "Miss Fluff"

I hope Fluff will be feeling better with the right medication. Arthritis is common, but very painful for we oldies.

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Jan 24, 2019 at 7:26pm
In response to "Birthday"

16 candles and undecided... I'm 50 years older and still undecided!

Eric Wharton

Jan 23, 2019 at 12:28am
In response to "Birthday"

Sonys, Sonys, always Sonys. Every time we pass through the Jackson area, we have to stop at Sonys in Brandon. Once, when we were visiting my brother in Orlando FL, Debi found out there was one in the area. Not being familiar with the area, it took us an hour to find it. But by golly we ate at Sonys. As we were walking out we agreed it was not as good as the one in Brandon.

Happy Birthday to Matt. Gosh, 16! Growing up so fast. Seems like only yesterday they were toddlers knocking over the displays in Bass Pro Shop.

Scarlett

Jan 9, 2019 at 1:27pm
In response to "Poor me"

I think everyone in England has a cough right now. It's reassuring in a way as my own has been lingering for weeks, though it is the aftermath of a very debilitating cold. I hope yours doesn't develop into anything nasty.

I don't think cough and cold medicines are much use, but like you I take quite a few supplements when I remember. Echinacea seems to ward off colds in general.
A good diet and rest should hopefully get rid of any lurking bugs, though this time of year there seem to be more about than at other times.

Scarlett

Jan 4, 2019 at 1:17pm
In response to "This and that"

My whole life is based on lists of 5 so welcome to the club.

Last winter I seemed to get soaked every time I went out. I'm hoping it will be a drier winter, but like you I shall attempt to stay indoors if precipitation threatens. My cat doesn't like being wet, but often can't resist going out then demanding warm towels on return.

I used to read Reader's Digest many years ago and didn't realise it was still going. I wonder how much it has changed.

Good service by the pizza place. I hope you all enjoyed it. I'm on a diet...again...tomorrow...soon.

Scarlett

Dec 29, 2018 at 9:42am
In response to "My today"

I do find Apple excellent at customer service so hope they get your phone sorted soon despite the wait. Also your car. It's a nightmare when things go wrong at this time go year and of course that's when they do.

I don't think I know what Diet Mountain Dew is, but I do love a cup of tea. Hot not iced, but I do love iced coffee when it's ever warm enough here for such indulgence. I feel I was created to be drawn to alcohol, but must limit it as part of another weight loss effort.

Teenagers cleaning their rooms?

Well, it is the time of miracles I guess.

Scarlett

Dec 27, 2018 at 1:22pm
In response to "Cemetery"

I know the feeling as regards blogging gaps. Life speeds up as we age I swear.

My Mum also used to visit the cemetery every Christmas morning. I treasure the memories of those lovely morning walks now as it wasn't as far away as yours.

It's not easy to discuss these things, but I know from experience it's important people know what we want once we're gone. I'm glad you discussed it with your Mum.

February 4, 2018 at 3:16pm

#928373

Addiction is a strange thing

I have been addicted to several things over the years. I have the tendency toward addiction, you understand. I got lucky that I never started on any of the typical substances people usually think of in connection with addiction because I'd probably be dead by now. Once I get addicted to something I tend to stay addicted to it. Of course, what I get addicted to, there aren't any twelve step programs for.

I've been addicted to Diet Mountain Dew for about 30 years. I think I started drinking it the year it came out, but I'm not positive of that. I "get off" Diet Mountain Dew periodically. I just spent about a year drinking only about one or two a month, but right now I have a refrigerator full and I am almost wallowing in the pleasure of drinking them again.

Chow mein noodles are a weird thing to be addicted to but I went through that phase. I confess that this was more of pregnancy thing when I was expecting Anna Claire, who is 16 now. I actually got tired of them before it was over with and it's been a while since I had any. The texture was what I had a problem with, but I couldn't quit! After AC was born, this one went away, thank goodness.

Chocolate! Need a say more? It has kept me out of jail for murder many many times.

I say all that to say this: my most recent addiction is in the form of cashews. My husband is diabetic and he is always trying out new things that he can actually eat that won't elevate his blood sugar, and nuts wound up being something he liked. He went through a big almond period and then got tired of them and kind of went through all the nuts. I went through them with him so I could add my opinion and see if I found anything I liked. They say you are supposed to add nuts and seeds to your diet.

Well, my friends, cashews have really struck my fancy. I had no idea they were so good. I think there must be some nutrient in cashews that my body needs because I just can't quit eating them. I have googled this and it seems that they do have a lot of nutrients in them and prevent cancer. So I just keep right on being addicted to them. So there!

Cashews. Who knew?

Like • Comment • View 1 comment

© Copyright 2019 Mrs. Whatsit (UN: mrswhatsit at Writing.Com). All rights reserved.
Mrs. Whatsit has granted Writing.Com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.

Printed from https://www.writing.com/main/books/item_id/1469467-Whats-up-with-Whatsit/day/2-4-2018

Site Links:

Resources:

Need help?

Please post questions in
our support forum.

Places of Interest: Unique Wedding Invitations for unique wedding needs. Color Copiers found here.
Baby Names can be hard to pick. Hands-free hygenic toilet seats covers. Dramatic Music rocks.
Vampires are people too. Write Poetry here. Try this Stock Market quiz.
Teaching is a noble job. Get info on Tax Refunds.

All Writing.Com images are copyrighted and may not be copied / modified in any way.
All other brand names & trademarks are owned by their respective companies.

Generated in 0.30 seconds at 11:50am on Apr 23, 2024 via server web1.