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PORCH PONDERINGS

by QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham

Rated: 13+ · Book · Biographical · #2198921

Norma's Wanderings around a small section of Montana

Well, hey there!
Welcome to Roundup, Montana! If it's a nice day, we'll sit a spell on my porch and talk awhile.

"All the resources we need are in the mind.” Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President of the United States of America.

Another quote I find interesting: "Creativity is intelligence having fun." Albert Einstein

What's on your mind today?

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Schnujo is Late to Lannister

Apr 28, 2024 at 7:30am
In response to "Oscar and Tony and Grammy winner !!!"

I know carpal tunnel can be really bad. My friend's son has it really bad. At only 21, his hands were already numb because his dad wouldn't let him learn to drive so he couldn't go to the doctor and his dad wouldn't take him. He's finally moved out and learned to drive. His hands are better after he got a different job, but he's still got issues.

Have you tried learning to do speech-to-text? I hear it's quite a difficult transition for some folks, but once you get it, everything is a breeze after that. I keep meaning to take a series try at it. I did a few sentences one day, just to test it out, but didn't get too far. I need to really buckle down. It seems slower because the words don't appear on the screen as fast as when I type. But in the end, I can talk faster than I can type and I don't have to wait for it to catch up after ever sentence. lol I do need to figure out how much I can talk before it loses the thread, though.

But then, when writing fiction, I have to stop and think a lot, so it will probably be fine. lol I just need to do it enough that I feel comfortable not watching the screen anymore. I hear that's the real sticky point -- watching the words slowly appear as you are talking can be really distracting, so they recommend you don't do that. I will for a bit, just to get a feel for things and to satisfy my curiosity. But hopefully, if I take this seriously, I can let go of that need with practice and really get going.

Hmmm...I know I talk a lot. And I can talk while doing things I can't do when typing like getting dressed or making dinner or whatever. I wonder if I could actually finish a project through speech-to-text or if being bored sitting there typing isn't the real problem.

It's something to ponder and play with. Thank you! As usual, you've helped me with my writing YET AGAIN!

You're the best!

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QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham

Apr 28, 2024 at 1:37am
In response to "Oscar and Tony and Grammy winner !!!"

schunujo I don't worry about NaNo or OctoPrep. I think that event is far enough in the future. I am bummed that I cannot garden this year. I've been typing and writing all this time with just one hand and three fingers so...

I am excited to get the pain level lessened. Then I found out from my daughter the other day that she suffers from carpal tunnel as well, but as is typical for her, she won't get it treated. The problem with that syndrome is if it gets too severe, you could actually lose total function of your hand. Now that is the worst case scenario of course. I am scared enough by that prospect, I'll endure a few more months of recovery pain to heal the problem.

QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham

Apr 28, 2024 at 1:32am
In response to "Oscar and Tony and Grammy winner !!!"

Kåre Enga going to Montana

When are you arriving back in Montana? And which airport? I'll be tied up for a few days after surgery. But I think once my husband goes back east to get our car, perhaps sometime in May we pray, I could make a road trip.

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Schnujo is Late to Lannister

Apr 25, 2024 at 7:13pm
In response to "Oscar and Tony and Grammy winner !!!"

Wow! You have so much going on!

I'm really sorry all of this is happening at the same time.

But I am super glad the doctor thinks he can fix you, even if you won't be good as new. But new things are too expensive anyway.

I'm certainly glad you'll be in much less (hopefully no) pain in the (hopefully not too distant) future!

I've also had times when a specialist told me I should have seen him sooner. Well, maybe if I hadn't been required to get a referral...

The surgery timing sounds pretty good with a 6-month recovery time. You'll be pushing it for NaNo, but I think you can do it. After all, I need my best cheerleader out there!

In truth, you have a big impact on my success in NaNo, but I could probably do it without you if I had to. Most importantly, I want YOU to be okay -- happy, healthy, and pain-free! If that means you miss a year of NaNo, so be it. YOU are more important.

QPdoll

Apr 25, 2024 at 6:00am
In response to "Oscar and Tony and Grammy winner !!!"

QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham

and Kåre Enga going to Montana

I hope you both can find transportation on Monday! Good luck to you!

Norma, it's good you have your surgery scheduled. I think you'll feel so much better with pain relief. My husband had carpal tunnel surgery and he is happy that his fingers don't go numb anymore.

Safe travels to you both!

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Kåre Enga going to Montana

Apr 25, 2024 at 2:42am
In response to "Oscar and Tony and Grammy winner !!!"

I don't have to explain my trip back to Montana as you get the picture.

I've been stressed for so long...

I can relax at the hostel and in Seoul airport.

Need to arrange a ride home though...

I assume you'll not be available.

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QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham

Apr 25, 2024 at 2:05am
In response to "Drama"

Elycia Lee ☮

Try cutting back your plants. Then try dusting them gently. They breathe through the surface of the leaves.
I found this on Google about rubber plants:
Water when the soil is almost completely dry. ...
Spray with a mister every few days, they like to keep their leaves moist.
Place in a bright room, but keep away from super sunny windows to avoid sunburn Between 15°C to 25°C is their optimum temperature.

Kåre Enga going to Montana

Apr 20, 2024 at 11:50am
In response to "Drama"

I should be in Missoula May 1st. Chance of 20° or 70° ... sun, rain, snow, tornadoes, earthquake, Yellowstone blowing up?

Elycia Lee ☮

Apr 20, 2024 at 11:02am
In response to "Drama"

I never overwater them, but I think I'm underwatering them. The leaves are curling. When I put them out, their leaves burn. When I wipe them, lines appear on them... I really wanna start over, but I don't know how to... My rubber plants bottom stem leaves have dropped. Only the top is growing. For one of them, their baby leaf hasn't been growing for over 6 months now... Sounds like you've got quite the green finger there.

QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham

Apr 20, 2024 at 11:00am
In response to "Drama"

QPdoll

It was good to be out and work in the garden. We were both tired after, but that's okay. Digging in dirt always helps. There is always dirt in our lives. We have to dig up through it to get to the shining world on the other side.

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March 28, 2020 at 5:58pm

#979509

Chaotic Times

Are you writing? This is the perfect time to start something big. Think of it. Large chunks of time given to us. yes - there are chores, and children, and spouses, and meals, and laundry. But what about the other hours?

And with all the politicians falling over themselves to help people in this time of need, not to mention the talking heads analyzing said politicians, and then all the people at home watching this soap opera developing in front of us, well, you just can't write this stuff! Fact is indeed stranger than fiction.

There have been many authors that have attempted the great apocalypse novel. But few have actually lived in the universe they created. We are now living in that weird universe. Who knew this would happen back on January 1?

So keep on truckin'. Keep cranking' out those ideas. They're there. You just have to find them amidst all the chaos.

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March 24, 2020 at 10:10pm

#979089

After the Contest

I am just about a day away from completing a marathon contest. The Wonderland contest is almost done for me. What a lot of fun this has been. We have explored the books of 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass' by Lewis Carroll. The creative exercises have been helped quite a bit as I've been sequestered here in my house.

But you know, I am retired. I am sequestered here at home most days. So what is new here? Not much. Hubby and I have done a bit more around the house, though. We've cleaned up a bit. We've cleared out a closet or two. But we are planning to remodel a bedroom, so that was on the schedule anyway.

We don't go out to eat much, so cooking our meals is not unusual. We didn't go out and stock up on food, we have enough. We didn't go out and buy a truck-load of anything. We live far enough way from shopping that we always have spares of everything non-perishable. So the only thing I need to buy when we go to town in a day or so is fresh food. The selection here in town is not ideal. If there is anything left after the locust hoard, that is.

SO - I pray for everyone out there expending so much energy trying to get through this crisis. We'll get through this. We have had crises before and we will have more in the future. Put your hand on the wheel, keep your eyes on the stars and steady as you go.

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March 23, 2020 at 7:24pm

#978962

Viral Info

So on the local store door I saw a note. "If you are not feeling well or sick, please make other arrangements to get your liquor. We don't want you coming into the store."

Well, I got to thinking about this. Seems to me that you shouldn't really be drinking liquor of any sort when you are sick. Of course, I am biased since I am a teetotaler. There are some that think a hot-toddy will keep the germs away. There are some that think 'What the heck!' and drink no matter what. But if their liver is already shot, the virus is the least of their worries.

So 60% antibacterial protection is alright, but I don't think the CDC had liquid alcohol for human consumption as part of that recommendation,

Keep safe out there my friends. I am sticking with the hand-washing protocol.

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March 14, 2020 at 11:30am

#978091

Tempest in a Teapot

So is everyone sheltered in place? is everyone supplied with toilet paper? Medicine? Food? Water?

But more importantly for those of us on this writing site, are you supplied with ideas? And what a fortune this is turning out to be. Just think of the stories that may come from all this. SciFi, romance, true life, crime, mystery, any number of genre. Your hero/heroine can solve the crisis and create the vaccine or not. Your hero/heroine could steal the vaccine or not. There could be a crisis on the scope of the Black Plague of the Dark Ages or not.

Or this could a 'Tempest in a Teapot' as my husband puts it. Everyone just take a chill pill and settle down, will you!

I have food, shelter, books, games, water, and more importantly an imagination. I think I'll be fine,. And yes, I do have some extra t.p. on hand.

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March 11, 2020 at 5:07pm

#977807

Toilet Paper Apocalypse

So as we were shopping at CostCo today, the checker of receipts told us the other day they sold 71,000 rolls of T.P. in 4 hours. We did a little calculation when we got home. That comes to 2,366.67 cases in 4 hours. Astounding! That means cases per minute were 9.86. Okay, we're getting pretty geeky here.

And folks, we're all getting a little weird about this Corona virus. Not to make light of it or anything, you understand. But at least toilet paper won't go bad. Unlike all the bread and eggs and milk we are urged to buy. French toast for all!

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March 3, 2020 at 5:20pm

#977003

March Winds are Blowing

March here in my part of Montana has sure come in like a Lion. Remember that saying? In like a Lion - out like a Lamb?

Holy cow - the barometer has been up and down, and the wind has been up and down as well. Today we have a Red Flag warning. That means we have high winds, up to 60 MPH, and low humidity. It is also prime wildfire weather. We've also had an 'open winter' with very little moisture here in the plains. It will only take a spark in this wind and all will go up in flames.

I wanted to hang some clothes outside on the clothesline. Nix on that. My clothes would end up in the next county the moment I turned my back.So I put laundry on the back burner for a day or so.

I walked to the post office and just about got pushed backward when I crossed the street. Amazing.

I stopped and talked to a contractor who was replacing windows in a neighbor's house. I asked him if he was going to do the picture window today. I don't think I would, all that glass! "Yeah, probably" was his reply. More power to you. If I hear a big crash, I'll know what that was all about.

So - hang onto your hats fellow Montanans. It looks like a bumpy ride tonight. I'm just glad I got a new roof last year.

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