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What am I Doing Here?

by Dorianne

Rated: E · Book · Animal · #1209690

This is my first attempt to be a blogger. I hope to type a few items that you will enjoy.

I do not know where to begin with this description. The time period is from 0 to now. Please don't ask how long that is. I am sure with certain clues, you will be able to figure that out.
I am writing this on my favorite old computer at home. I have a computer room that doubles as a retreat for a few of my pets when they want to be alone.
I will cover mostly current thoughts. I hope to add some pictures as I have seen in a blog. I think that to do this sharing will take a lot of work, but the pictures I have seen are well worth it.
Occasionally, I might review a flashback in mylife. I have times when I just roll that special even around in my mind until it has every possible facet examined. Usually this time is to try to figure out a "what if" scenario.
If some of my items have no zest to it feel free to say so. I think that after I have some a few trial runs, then the real me will be out for all of the world to see. Luck you! As the saying goes, "Come with me and the best is yet to be."

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Jeff-o'-lantern 🎃

Oct 17, 2025 at 8:18pm
In response to "Overthinking"

I've found that, for myself, thinking 1-2 steps ahead isn't difficult; it's the 3+ steps ahead that I started to get overwhelmed with all the possibilities. Which probably explains why I'm not a very good chess player!

Jeff-o'-lantern 🎃

Aug 15, 2025 at 6:19pm
In response to "Wizard of Oz and Judy"

The Wizard of Oz is great, along with all of the other films you listed!

Jeff-o'-lantern 🎃

May 20, 2025 at 8:54pm
In response to "What am I Reading"

These all sound like great things to read! I have a couple of Pulitzer winners on my to-read list as well, most notably Trust by Hernan Diaz.

Dorianne

Apr 7, 2025 at 5:33pm
In response to "What to do?"

Happy Birthday to you.
I agree that April is a great month for birthday that is filled with warm weather and lots of friends. It has all the makings for a fun time in which one can go outdoors and visit friends you missed during bad weather time.
Enjoy! Celebrate! Soak in that vitamin D from the sun!

citruspocket

Apr 5, 2025 at 1:28pm
In response to "What to do?"

Sounds like lots of lovely plans for April! It's my birthday month too, I'm biased but I think it's the best month for a birthday

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Dorianne

Mar 31, 2025 at 10:49pm
In response to "Crafts"

Thank you to Soldier Mike for your read and special comments. I like the mention that the acronym is something personal. I would need a little help with X's or Qs. I had a Quincy in my class one time. He wasn't quick or quiet. I knew that he asked a lot of questions so 'Questioning' seemed to fit. He did not mind, and he enjoyed the word. If a person had a short name then I allowed the student to use their last name. I always wanted my students to have a good day.
These Blog writings are thought provoking and fun.
So since it is Spring, let me wish you and your family a nice Springtime. I was glad to see the last snow we had melted. I can take longer walks and go outside to write more.
Take care !

Scary_Soldier_Mike

Mar 30, 2025 at 11:40pm
In response to "Crafts"

Presenting an acronym to a friend as a birthday gift is a fine idea for a writer. It's fun for them to read, and it's personalized to boot.

Dorianne

Mar 23, 2025 at 5:24pm
In response to "It's Jean Time"

Soldier Mike
Thank you for your read and response on this blog. I usually keep my t-shirts for a long time. Then when they do not have to good as new look I either use them as undershirts to become a layer in winter or pajama wear. I have shirts that I bought when I went to different cities for the U. S. National Fencing tournaments that I qualified for. The older ones/shirts I keep as a way to remember the where and when I went.
As for the jeans, I seem to have gained a little weight since I retired from my sport. You can't lose it if you don't burn those calories. One cannot fence in jeans. A fencer must wear all white. White jeans are really hard to find. So the blue jeans are part of my travel ensemble.
My jeans are usually blue, elastic waist and not tapered in the legs. I grew up in the country so that style reminds me of home. I did not live on a farm but tried to help with yard work. Weeding flowerbeds in particular. It helped me see nature and find special animals. (baby birds, lizards, snakes, caterpillars, and such.)
Well I have shared enough and thank you for your reaction.
Have a nice day.
Happy Spring time.

Scary_Soldier_Mike

Mar 21, 2025 at 11:35pm
In response to "It's Jean Time"

Picking the right clothing can be a challenge, especially if, as you say, your preferred size regularly becomes unavailable. I have enough t-shirts to last the rest of my life (and I've owned some more than half my life), so jeans are my most "frequent" purchase; as I'm no longer part of the rough-and-tumble set, they last quite a while. Color selection's easy: black, tan or basic blue go with anything and support my severely limited fashion sense.

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Wordsmitty ✍️

Jan 20, 2025 at 11:44pm
In response to "Cookie Time "

YES!

October 23, 2025 at 5:21pm

#1099943

Success a la Rohn

The key to Mr. Rohn's success is the 'YOU' factor. You decide. You plan it. You do it. You change it if the results are not to your liking. (I have not read any of his books so that is a quick guess.)
It is easy to listen to a speaker who has been there and done that. He probably did not start out rich. He also probably came from a poor to middle class family. But when the title of his speech or book includes hints of success and riches, the audience was all ears. He gave them hope through his stories or examples. (Sounds like a flim-flam man to me.) "Just buy my book. Only $29.95. Or come to this lecture. $30.00. And then buy my book for half price. " It just takes changing one's mind from negative to positive. It also takes making a decision to take a chance. "The old 'What if I do XYZ?' Easy? Sometimes. It also takes looking at the market for what is needed (supply and demand).
I am sure that Mr. Rohn did not intend to do anything but give his fans/admirers a boost in the old confidence department. And when a person does not reach the million dollar figure in their bank account, he-Rohn or someone might shrug his shoulders and reply, "Well maybe you didn't XYZ well enough."
Now I am sorry. I think that might cover the 'You run the day,' part, for the day runs you, a person is or was not motivated by anything. The "let's just see what happens" could be disastrous. Fate is indeed fickle. Add in the dependency of others for doing their part might lead to a headache and heartache that could be terminal. One must decide if they will at least be in control or not. At least one can blame fate or the neighbor next door for anything and everything. And where is my money now? What money! I have tried with lottery and working overtime. All I have to show for it is wrinkles and gray hair. That's what happened when I let the day run me.

Now I wish that the prompt was "You can ruin the day or the day ruins you." See how one little letter can change things. But it was almost the same thing. I guess I'll keep the first part. I'm hungry now. I'lm going to get dinner and watch an old movie. That shouldn't ruin my day.
Take care. Bye!

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