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Day to Day happenings in my life

by Sumojo

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #2186156

The simplicity of my day to day.

This is where I write my thoughts, feelings and my daily trials, tribulations and happy things

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace

about 9 hours ago
In response to "Literature "

You're so brave!

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💙 Carly

about 16 hours ago
In response to "Literature "

I appreciated you personal journey as well.

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Lyn's a sly fox

about 17 hours ago
In response to "Literature "

Change occurs when we least it expect it. I know for me seeing the world again through my children's lives helped me grow as I'm sure it did you. Thank you for sharing your personal journey.

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Lyn's a sly fox

a day ago
In response to "Tricky words"

It's no different than my four children, politics are better not mentioned.

We had a nuclear power plant in Maine, the alarms would go off and it felt like death every time it happened. My first husband worked there quite often as a machinist and there were too many incidences where he had absorbed to much radiation and would have to wear special suits and walk for hours to sweat out the excess. Sometimes it would take over a week that he and co-workers were kept in isolation rooms until they were safe. Nuclear power plants come with more risks than they tell people.
The one in Maine had to be closed and sealed because of the reactor cracking. So many families in that area had cancer afterwards, it's terrifying what lies ahead.

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Joy

a day ago
In response to "Tricky words"

Maybe Australia is luckier than we are here in the USA. Mining and exporting uranium is something, but the danger of it when put to use is another. As you said, "I’ve found it’s best to not get into political discussions with anyone." Imagine me with two sons who are the exact opposites of each other in every sense of the word. I always walk on eggshells.

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Lyn's a sly fox

May 2, 2024 at 10:02pm
In response to "Niagara Falls"

Exactly where our group virtual continent hopping is heading next Australia.

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🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace

May 2, 2024 at 8:54pm
In response to "Niagara Falls"

I hope you get to go in person someday! It's still possible.

Though I hear there are amazing waterfalls in Australia.

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Lyn's a sly fox

May 2, 2024 at 3:44pm
In response to "Niagara Falls"

I agree with SandraLynn Team Florent!

Niagara in the winter is spectacular. I went in February, we stayed at the Embassy Suites and our windows overlooked the falls. I saw it at night from the hotel and in the day did the stroll down to see it closer. The boat wasn't going when we were there. My husband wasn't thrilled about the temperatures but the sight was incredible. There's also a butterfly house not far from the falls that is so worth seeing. I couldn't believe how many butterflies surrounded us while we there.

I hope you find a way to get there, you won't be disappointed.

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SandraLynn Team Florent!

May 2, 2024 at 3:01pm
In response to "Bad Poetry"

Oh, I agree. Crutches are not for the faint of heart. I've tripped other unsuspecting, innocent people with them. I've tumbled down stairs attempting to walk with them. They are the closest I'll ever get to stilts. "I'll pick up my sticks and shuffle." Yep, that's all you can do.

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SandraLynn Team Florent!

May 2, 2024 at 2:56pm
In response to "Niagara Falls"

I have been lucky enough to visit Niagara Falls many times and it is always a breathtaking thrill. I've been tossed about in a boat and blessed by the spray/mist. It is really spectacular in our winter with the snow and ice as a sparkling backdrop. I'm sorry this dream has never been a reality for you.

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February 6, 2023 at 8:48am

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All adrift

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This image of a stick at the mercy of the wind and tide reminds me of a childhood game. My brothers and I would drop sticks over a bridge and race to the other side to watch the progress. Some would get stuck in a whirlpool or on a rock whilst another would race to an invisible finishing line. The owner of the winning stick would be delighted and would declare victory. I wonder if children still play this simple game these days.
Being cast adrift has so many meanings. There have been many times throughout my life when I have felt aimless, with no direction, much like those sticks twisting and twirling attempting to gain some sort of traction or control.
When one loses health and vitality and at the mercy of doctors, medications and other medical professionals one can feel adrift, powerless. My health is compromised at the moment and the word adrift is as good as any to describe how I’m feeling.
It’s similar to being on a boat which has lost all power and all on board are searching for land amongs miles of ocean, Sometimes a glimpse of land can be enough to give hope that all will be well.

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