I do not know quite what happened or when , but my hubby and I now qualify for seniors' discounts at some venues. This creates a quandary; in order to save money, but not face, we have to admit to our age. HMMMM..... We definitely do not consider ourselves to be old. In this day and age ,when people as a whole are living longer and healthier lives why are 'young seniors', those in their fifties, like moi, considered 'old'?? It's so true that age is just a perception! "Maturity" is very objective/subjective, and I object! Whew, a few years have skittered by since I composed this biography block. Those "fifties" are in the rear view mirror and they are distant, fond memories. Oh, I do not plan to stop writing any time soon.
I would've never guessed you to be an adrenaline junkie, Sandra. Way to go girl. I agree swallowing salt water isn't refreshing. As a child I loved swimming in the ocean, as an adult I think about all the stuff dumped it in.
You have lovely memories of your library. You must have lived close enough to go on your own. I loved my local library too. I went on Saturday morning with my dad.My favourite books were Little Women, What Katy did, Heidi, and any Dickens books.
Happy 10th WDC Anniversary, SandraLynn Team Florent!! I'm sorry I can't battle alongside with you, dear Florent. Go forth and go well! You are doing excellent!
WWAD-what would Andre do! Maybe he could get a 3D-printer, make bracelets with WWAD on them and sell them on the side.
We get our dogs braided rope toys to chew on and use dental sticks to help clean their teeth. Perhaps Andre would enjoy a nice braided chew rope, and if someone would make a banana flavored dental stick, he could use it for a swizzle stick in his drink and chew on after he downs it.
My grandgiggles now ask if I'm wearing bubble wrap when I venture forth for a meander/walk/stroll. I thought a clumsy monkey could be conceivable and that he'd be told the same thing I am. Be careful. What is that? Accidents happen, to me any way.
QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham You win! I've never been shot at, well, not directly. I once experienced the back window of my car being shot out as I drove along a highway. I believe it was a hunter's errant bullet. I wrote about us accident prone people. I refer to it as O.U.C.H. I believe I intended that to mean Our Unique Clumsiness Hurts. We create our own writing material.
Oh come on - I've had so many weird accidents - last one I swear I tripped on a feather. Broke 2 bones in my hand, cast for 4 weeks and now I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow. Cannot move the blasted hand at all.
Car accidents, been shot at, blew my knee getting into a truck. falling down drunk and waking up looking like a prize fighter when I had to go to a family funeral. I've had a few good ones.
May 24th Prompt: Write about a movie or t.v. show you watched recently that blew you away. What lessons can you learn from the show and incorporate into your own writing? Hmmm... I've not been viewing much lately. When I do watch something I do not do so to critique the writing, the presentation, the character arcs, the storyline, or whatever. Often, I am just killing time and craving a bit of entertainment. I don't consider the how. I do remember an Australian movie that I would never have chosen to view based upon its title. It had an innocuous title, The Dressmaker. Never would I watch anything I assumed would, or could be about a seamstress, or a tailor. Sewing doesn't pique my curiosity. Meh, someone is making a dress, or two? So, they cut material and join it together with thread? Netflix teased me with a hint of a synopsis and a brief action clip. I took the plunge. Am I happy that I did this? In a word, yes. This gem of a movie is about far more than a person who creates clothing. The script delves into labels and misconceptions that dog a person's life. Redemption is showcased as a meal best served cold. Is vengeance possible ? Is it attainable in a life well-lived? The dressmaker of the movie returns as an adult to her hometown and she brings her considerable skill and flair. She carries a haunting repressed memory that the townspeople have not forgiven. As a child she was blamed for an unfortunate death. Despite her accomplishments she cannot escape the crushing condemnation that mars her return. I shall not mention more 'cause that would reveal the entire plot and the dramatic ending. I suppose it's the brilliant characterizations that remain vivid. Every person in this tale has their own back story and a tale that describes their relationship with each other. In other words, everyone is flawed. No one has the right to judge the dressmaker, but they do so anyway. Their judgements unite them as they shun the young woman who has dared to show her face again. They soon make it clear that they cannot forget the child she was, or the lies that they have perpetuated. All the players are lifelike and far from flat. They are uncompromisingly complex. What did I learn? Characters in a story are so much more than their physical descriptors. Their psychological profiles drive their actions and determine the plot.
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