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What is on your mind? I love all type of topics and will talk about almost anything! So, what is happening with you lately? The Huntington Japanese Gardens, photo by Seabreeze |
| September 26, 2019 This week is Banned Books Week, an annual awareness campaign and a way to celebrate the freedom to read. And, if there is any group of folks who need to be aware of what is still going on in the book banning disgrace, it is us, here at Writing.com! Think about it! Authors put a lot of time, their being into a story not only to write it but to get it out into the market only for some group to say that your story should be banned! It breaks my hearts just thinking about the ugliness of these people who want to judge creativity as they are doing! There is a new "stupid" among these folks who have the power to do this dirty work. I mean, you know things are bad when Charlotte's Web is on the "hit" list! WTF?? The best I could find on this is that, in Charlotte's Web the story deals with death, the powers to be believe that children under the age of 10 cannot handle processing what death is. I say that an emotionally health child can handle the concept of death and should if they are going to function properly in society! It is part of the life process. Another child's book I noticed that was attacked is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. According to Google (if I can trust it anymore), the picture book was banned from a public library in Colorado in 1988 because it was interpreted as being sexist. If you know of the story (it is a cute story with pictures), you say WHY, HOW? Google's explanations continues that some readers believe that the boy takes from the female tree, without giving anything in return. Take about a stretch in over thinking! So, for those who may want to know more, I have added a few links below for your perusal: https://bannedbooksweek.org/ http://www.ala.org/advocacy/books https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_banned_by_governments Personally, I think it is part of the dumbing down of our children when you banned children's stories. It seems to be okay to have a drag queen read why Johnny has two daddies and no mommy or try to push alternative life styles on kindergarten children, all for the betterment of the children??? I think not. Why say you?? Seabreeze |
| September 22, 2019 I am amazed in how fall has jumped right in and, on top of that, September is almost gone. This year especially seems to be moving away fast. I believe it may be due to my age...74. However, 73 and 72 didn't seem to come in so fast! Why, I wonder? So, I have made a decision that I am going to weed out some of the less enjoyed or less participated crafts that are not getting my attention anymore and make sure I put my time into those that I want to contribute to more. I feel, if I get rid of those that take up space or just haunt me (saying, when will you get to me?), I will feel better about my time spent! I have decided to get rid of crochet...all my completed and uncompleted items (might keep a few), books, needles and yarn. One reason is that, last time I crochet a scarf, I had cramping in my hands; not fun and I just don't enjoy it anymore. My eyes get tired quicker and then I don't feel like reading, which is one of my favorite pastimes. My major items that I want to pursue more, give more attention to is writing! So, I plan to be spending more time here. I want to spend more time in reviews. I am truly amazed at the number of reviews some members have completed since they have joined...puts me to shame. Secondly, I want to spend more time in painting. I recently took up oils. I have done some painting in watercolors, acrylics; oils has a new mystique about it; so more time I truly plan to give to it. And, in my reading, I want to do more study in the Bible. I have enjoyed reading and then doing independent study of the gift our Creator has given us; His Word! What have you decided to do for yourself lately?? Go for it! Seabreeze |
| September 18, 2019 Painting I am having fun painting, especially trying oils. I usually paint in watercolors (still hard for me), and have done some acrylics. Just for fun, I am going to post a few of the things I have done. I am not an artist (still striving toward the goal), but it is by far one of the best therapeutic ways to treat yourself! I do not draw well and this is another thing I have been working on. I want to paint my granddaughters so i have been practicing in that area. I find people a hard study! However, it is my own fault. When I was a kid, I did pretty good when it came to horses, but never kept it up. So, it is there; I just need to pull it out, ha, ha! I guess to make a point - even if you do not think you have any talent, you do. Just go find it! Seabreeze |
| September 17, 2019 Big Boy is coming to a town near you? No, not the hamburger chain. Guess again. If you are a train enthusiast, you will know who Big Boy is. Big Boy is one of Union Pacific's twenty-five steam engines built around the 1940s. These bad boys were build to handle the steep terrain the engines faced when pulling loads between Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ogden, Utah. Today, Union Pacific is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad's completion and Big Boy #4014 is making runs in October thru parts of Utah, Nevada, Los Angeles, Arizona and Texas. I have always been fascinated with the immensity of these giant machines since I was a kid; guess I am still a kid. I plan on being in Provo, Utah to see the "boy" in October. So, if you are into trains, you can go on line and check the schedule to see if Big Boy is coming to your town. Below, I have posted a couple links for those who would like to check the schedule or just reminisce on some history of Big Boys and more! https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm https://www.up.com/media/releases/ https://twitter.com/up_steam ENJOY, Seabreeze |
| Wow, I have an anniversary coming up, September 29. Holy cow, 8 years here at Writing.com. It has been exciting and fun. Once I did step away for several months due to personal problems, but I hope I will not do that again. Lost a little ground while I was gone. I do have concerns today about making it, financially. And, every time I hear the politicians wanting more tax money, I want to run for the hills. I live with my divorced son, who supports an X-wife and two children. My son is trying to pay for a mortgage (I help) and keep his contractors business going. He doesn't mind the child support but the alimony is over the top. The divorce was not his idea and so supporting two households was not his idea either. That is why I suggested we combined our resources and share one household instead of two. So far it has worked out but expenses are hard to meet. So, whenever a politician wants to talk "Green New Deal" - I know that is going to cost the country why over the top! The government has enough trouble spending money wisely let alone wanting more to spend unwisely. I do feel President Trump has done a better job compared to the last two Presidents we had in office. The economy is up and I do appreciate that Trump has finely done something about US trade. Also, he is trying to educate people about "political correctness" and how dangerous it is for our freedom of speech! What say you?? Seabreeze |
| I just got 2 Zucchini's given to me and do you know there are over 25 ways to use them! Wow, I only knew of 3: soup, bread and in a skillet! My son said "no way"! But he will change his mind when I bring out the Zucchini bread. The source of goodies in a Zucchini is amazing: potassium, vitamins C and A not to mention it is low in calories. What is there not to like? I am going to try one I never thought of before: making peels like ribbon for salad. Also, making chunks and cooking in a red sauce. How many ways do you know how to prepare Zucchini? Would you share? |
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