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Down the Rabbit Hole

by MD Maurice

Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing · #1197218

Reflections and ruminations from a modern day Alice - Life is Wonderland

Reflections and ruminations from a modern day Alice - Life is Wonderland

Welcome to the place were I chronicle my own falls down dark holes and adventures chasing white rabbits! Come on In, Take a Bite, You Never Know What You May Find...

"Curiouser and curiouser." Alice in Wonderland

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 28, 2025 at 12:08pm
In response to "April Showers and CG Jung "

Where do you live again, I've forgotten. I love the slow awakening of Spring too!

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 24, 2025 at 11:22pm
In response to "Finding Solitude and Exercising with Word play"

Interesting use of the required words.

I agree that solitude isn't just for females. I see setting is important for both of us. This evening before the sun set, there were 6 cactus wrens playing in the birdbaths happily chattering and 2 hummingbirds buzzing around. It was so relaxing watching them.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Apr 24, 2025 at 4:23pm
In response to "Finding Solitude and Exercising with Word play"

I need solitude. I need connection.

In Montana I live alone. Too much ALONE. I am sitting at the Senior Center after lunch, after having connected; but, I need connection to everyday people of all ages and this is not enough.

When I travel I usually stay in hostels for the connection. If I need solitude I take a walk. Alleyways, parks, gardens... anything.

Basically, I can find both or tolerate either for a short period of time. A cruise would probably be too much. A cabin in the woods, too little.

Soldier_Mike

Apr 23, 2025 at 10:27pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

The thought of all those people being plunged into freezing waters hundreds and hundreds of miles from land is just horrible.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 22, 2025 at 11:00pm
In response to "The Courage of a Teacher's Advice "

That's so cool your teacher's book made Oprah's list. Writing what we know makes us stronger.

"I think it you are boasting about how brave you are, you are likely trying to convince yourself more than others." So true!

Joy

Apr 22, 2025 at 2:09pm
In response to "The Courage of a Teacher's Advice "

Very nice entry and so smart!
"I think it you are boasting about how brave you are, you are likely trying to convince yourself more than others."
Yup, you said it!

Dorianne

Apr 21, 2025 at 6:16pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

To the writer about the Titanic. I think that your observation of things that impresses you was right on. Of all the people who got passage on that ship, they became similar in that they all died. That was sad. But then there were heroes who gave up their places to unfortunate ones to go on in life and touching other parts of history.
I wonder if I would give up my place. I will never know. I also have a newspaper clipping of the 4 chaplains who gave their life jackets to a military man when a ship was sunk during a war. These men were of different religions but showed their feelings and love of God by this act. Not too many people know of that.
There are probably mention of other acts of courage and sacrifice that will never be mentioned. I just know that people do strange and unexpected things when the time comes. The Titanic might be considered one of those.
Thank you for sharing.

Apondia

Apr 11, 2025 at 3:39pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

Don't like the Titanic. Have an irrational dislike because it was described as an unsinkable ship and sunk on its' first voyage. Upset by the amount of people who died on an unsinkable vessel. Told you it was irrational dislike.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 10, 2025 at 11:47pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

I remember how sad I felt seeing the quarters for the less fortunate versus the wealthy in the movie because like you reading about it didn't impact me. I don't think the history books really paint the picture as vividly as they should.
I agree with you about human arrogance, nothing is invincible.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 9, 2025 at 10:40pm
In response to "Oceans and Overcorrections "

It's good to see you blogging again.

Like your friend, I'm very concerned about human rights, finances, healthcare and my grandchildren's future. I'm not getting around enough yet with the knee, but I am bombarding my representatives with phone calls, and letters.
I hope to be at the next protest on April 19th. (I had knee replacement)

May 20, 2025 at 12:50pm

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Her Safest Space & For the Sake of Audience

"Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise"
Day 2557 May 20, 2025
Prompt:
Do you know people who are terrible at doing just about anything, but they are convinced they're extremely talented? What are they like and would you tell them the truth about themselves?

I am not sure I know a person who fits this prompt exactly. I do however, know people who always need an audience. I know people who believe their actions, especially those actions that constitute charity, need to be witnessed by the masses for those actions to "count". I find them to be some of the more exhausting acquaintances I have. Thankfully I know more people who are naturally altruistic. They are charitable and extend themselves often anonymously to the causes of others, and often without residual praise. In my experience, the people who need audience approval and praise, also tend to be narcissistic. I don't think it would matter if you told a narcissist the truth or not.

"Blogging Circle of Friends "
Day 384b2 May 20
Describe your favorite room.

When I was expecting my daughter, her nursery was my favorite room. It had peach-colored walls and a padded rocker where I'd sit dreaming about holding her. The bedding in the white crib was a soft green, covered with jungle babies that looked as if they climbed out of a richly illustrated children's book. The jungle babies and crib gave way to a toddler bed and life size wall stickers of Cinderella, Snow white and Tinkerbell. The last version of her bedroom was just before we moved. She was getting older and she helped me decorate. We painted the walls a sky blue. We appointed the walls with oversized flowers and a flock of 3-D butteries that looked so real. The new peel and stick banner above her bed read, "Be Your Own Beautiful". I loved her room in all those early renditions.

In the new house, my daughter's room is more spacious. There are fewer decorations and no real theme. The floor is strewn with sneakers and volleyball gear. The closet is overstuffed with sweatshirts. The vanity is overflowing with a wide array of products in colorful bottles and jars. This room, even though its missing its Princesses and butterflies, has played host to team sleepovers, from where I've heard ceaseless giggles and laughter. Its been the space where her friends gathered to get ready for dances and homecomings. Its the place where I find her diligently working on homework at her desk, and where she cuddles in bed with her dog. Its the room where she is too quickly growing and becoming more herself every day. It is her safest space. I think perhaps that's why it is my absolute favorite room.

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