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Just shooting the poop with Lori |
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He travels the world on the backs of others
Insignificant in his stature and size
His journey carries no mission
Randomly roaming at the will of his host
Sated enough to never question his trek
Life is an open adventure without worry
If the excitement of his dusty trail dulls
Another bus awaits to grant passage
With a furry friend to carry him home
Ah the wonderful life of a flea
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August 16, 2020 at 8:24am
August 16, 2020 at 8:24am
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Written before the pandemic but still quite relevant.
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August 16, 2020 at 8:21am
August 16, 2020 at 8:21am
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| Good morning peeps, it is a bright and sunny Sunday. And most important the coffee tastes fantastic. I am a coffee nut, but there are some mornings that it tastes even better than normal. I am not sure why, but it puts a cheerier start to the day on the plate. Even my dog, who doesn't partake of the brew, was more rambunctious in his Scooby-Doo greeting ritual. His howling hugs lasted a good ten minutes. So here is hoping your day is filled with a bottomless cup of joe and a playful pooch to love you lavishly. |
August 14, 2020 at 8:30am
August 14, 2020 at 8:30am
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Spending time going through my Portfolio and revisiting pieces that mean the most to me. Still think this one could be a song or a children's book.
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August 13, 2020 at 9:29am
August 13, 2020 at 9:29am
August 13, 2020 at 9:14am
August 13, 2020 at 9:14am
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| It was quite the strangest of Birthdays. It wasn't exactly bad, just different. Cheerfully, my family woke up and remembered the day and wished me well in person or by phone calls.The excitement started with my husband calling me from work to tell me that the van had been rear-ended and the driver had left the scene. Thankfully, he was okay but being the wild man that he is, he chased the driver. Luckily, he didn't catch him or as I tried to tell him this could have been a much worse scenario as witnessed on the nightly news. Vehicles are replaceable. Next up, was the rain, an incredible amount poured down quickly. Our town was swamped, with all roads in and out of town flooded. I could not even back out of my driveway without encountering at least 6 inches of flowing waters. Luckily, I live in the middle of the street and at the highest point. People were moving their cars to our house for safety. I originally had plans for lunch with my sisters, but had to cancel. The roads did not start receding until 1 p.m.. WE made the news, the water was so intense. My son and I partied quietly at home by binge-watching one of our favorite shows. It was good spending time with him. Because of the weather, we chose a restaurant in town for our dinner, with my husband in attendance. We called the restaurant for reservations with them telling us they didn't close til 9. But upon arrival @ 7:45, they told us they actually close at 8. We chose a different spot in town but our first choices for food were unavailable. I had my heart set on country-fried steak but apparently there is a shortage. We had our meal and it was quite good just not what I had a craving for. I did get my strawberry daquiri to quench my thirst. As I said it was a strange day, but it didn't matter. Somewhere along the line, yesterday I realized that I had all of the important elements of a good birthday. I had people that care about me reaching out with well wishes. My family was safe and accounted for. I had the freedom to go to a restaurant to celebrate once again.There are small signs that life may sometime soon return to normal.I choose to see the good and kind acts people commit, instead of the hatred that exists My loved ones are happy and healthy. I have two really cute pooches that kiss me endlessly, despite the virus. So as I get older, I choose to make everyday a celebration instead of focusing on just one day. Life is just to short and hurried to do otherwise. |
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| Frustration is the spice of life. I work tonight and usually sleep through the morning and early afternoon in preparation. My husband scheduled a large tree removal in our yard. No doubt, it needs to be tended to but I am off tomorrow and the next day. It would have been much more convenient. There are factors, such as rain, that figure into the mix. It was cancelled last week because of the soft soil. I will survive but boy am I tired and apparently that shall be a trend that continues into the night. Surely, I will sleep long and hard tomorrow. Wish me luck! The tree we are taking out is a 30 ft evergreen pine. When we moved here, it was a two foot Charlie Brown Christmas tree. It has thrived and flourished. My kids grew up climbing its branches and picnicing in its shade. Nostalgia calls to me, but times change. It has grown too close to the house and too wild to maintain.It will be interesting to see the vast difference it makes in my yard. Afraid it will feel like I lost an old friend.If nothing else, the removal will provide Stay@home COVID entertainment for my neighbors and I. |
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I am discussing daisies today! Watching the news today, as every day, has depressed me. It speaks only of murders, COVID, hatred, and chaos. I choose to be happy today. It is a mentally and spiritually chosen necessity.Instead, I want to talk about beauty and sunshine.
Daisies have white feathery petals in abundance cast against a backdrop of golden goodness. Without effort, the simple flower brings a smile to the faces of every person that encounters the loveliness There is a gentle grace in the purity of the greenery. It is reminiscent of simpler days and our once loving ways. The dance of the hardy daisy in a field of breezes portrays the resilience of humanity and the renewal of life.The flower is soothing to the psyche and uplifting to the soul. So lift up your daisy high and remember that goodness remains, as it is woven into the fabric of humanity. We must seek it out and plant the seeds in the soil that we tread. If we refuse to let the floral goodness be hidden, it will flourish. I like daisies! |
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| Been off for awhile, or at least off the blog, which explains my absence for it has been a grueling work schedule of late. I am so very tired of the whole pandemic that I want to scream. Hospital rules change from minute to minute and are truly enforced if staff allows, which is mind blowing to me. Bringing back all the furloughed people to help would be a step in the right direction. As the hospital opened up to (limited)visitors once again, nurses were expected to escort them through the hospital to keep them from wandering through COVID floors.I made 4 trips personally to the other side of the hospital in one night to escort people. This is madness, I am much more valuable doing the tasks needed at bedside. This has now changed and visitors wander aimlessly about the hospital. We are supposed to have our temperatures taken at the entrance before each shift, with the last 3 shifts having a thermometer left for us to check our own and a note stating we should report any fevers. However they have limited the entrances to one door, requiring us to park in the back and walk around the entire building to get in. This should prove very dicey in the winter months, and currently in the 95+ degree heat after walking a mile many people read with low grade temps the first time. We have one person taking care of employee health services. She cannot possibly keep up with all of the possible exposures, leaving staff unaware of patients they have been in contact with until 2-3 weeks later. Think of all the ways this can impact patient care. There also is a secrecy surrounding staff exposure. It has to do with HIPPA but our rights should be accounted for as well. The only way we become aware is if a collegue is scratched off the schedule or we receive a personal e-mail.One worker was told that she is fine to work if asymptomatic but should eat lunches alone for the next 10 days and refrain from sitting near coworkers. What a lonely road for her to travel. The virus is still out there, but the paranoia, stupidity, and insanity has become the greatest infectious manipulator of our lives. We have too many chiefs and too few Indians dealing with the issues that plague us. |
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| Why does life seem to be a circuit of tumultuous wires that threaten to choke us? I like smoothness, no drama, no highly inflated expectations, or fancy gimmicks. Simplicity is joyous, to my way of thinking. i buy simply, I live simply, and love simply. I have no need for overpriced baubles. But when one thing after another needs replacing and you start to see an open hand waiting for money at every turn, it roughs up the smoothness of life and it gives me a headache. |
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Happy Fourth of July. May your day be filled with the bang and pops of celebration.May your joy be filled with family, fun, and friends. Over indulge in love, happiness, and camaraderie, we have seen a long Lenten season of restraint. Wear a mask and follow the guidelines, but take a moment to celebrate life in all the craziness of today. Laugh well and laugh hardy, our souls have gone without for too long. Seek out the joy, share the kindness, and imbibe in the beauty of nature. Remember that we are free, we are strong, and we are all Americans, first and foremost. Allow no hatred to dwell in your heart, for it only subtracts from the power we possess in unity.
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