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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

Nov 17, 2025 at 11:10pm
In response to "Movie Character but not Toy Story"

The Wizard of Oz is a great choice (although I think Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are pretty great too

Jeff

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

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

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 !

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.

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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December 23, 2025 at 4:44pm

#1104284

Plans are Worth it.

Day 4038

OOPS! Are you looking for a confession? Do you really think that time is the culprit? Or yes,.....What is really going on?

Now that we have got the guilt trip added into the record.

Time is the same for everyone. Agreed and acknowledged.
What went wrong is that the person did not think through the matter and prepare a plan.
Some "You want to be a writer?" book says that one must write at a specific time every day. Now if someone has a job or a relative that he/she must give care to, then that removes a few hours from time available to use. Taking and picking up children from school? Cut out maybe one more hour. Got a meeting with the boss? Time to attend church? Cleaning house? Well there you go. More time has been eliminated. And maybe the list goes on and on.
But wait!!!! Are you alone or is there a spouse or partner who lives in the same house? Is the work equally divided? Do you sit down every now and then to discuss the projects and who does what? Maybe you should.
Please don't give me "That's a man's job. Or "Women are supposed to do that!" Pish posh!
Making a list of all the things to do for a week, may show that person/s what they do and must prioritize. Kids and caregiving is important. Playing tennis or golf is not a life's must. Good work is team work. And any gender should know how to wash clothes, shop for food or get gas for the car.
And yes there may be days in which the schedule or daily calendar gets filled. An emergency, that requires a doctor or hospital visit is not a time stealer but a time user. And well spent too if it saves a life or limb.
I have run out of time myself. "Where did the time go?" "Did I for see this interruption?" "Did my co-worker run out because of stress or just laziness?" Now lazy people are another story or prompt. Especially when the boss walks in and says "This is due tomorrow morning." and the time clock says 5:00 PM to you. And you will never get your lost time back while the lazy person is at home playing with kids or taking a nap.
I believe that check lists help, especially when a person does check off things done. Looking at those little check marks show accountability, and work. Maybe at the end of a week or month, you can give yourself a treat. Why not! You have earned it. And if that treat is extra time to do something that will put a smile on your face, then Wooo-whoooo! Welcome to the 'most productive person club.' But, "shhhhh! Don't tell anyone because some winey person might beg you to do some of his or her work which is their responsibility. Time to relax or finish writing your story was earned legitimately. By planning and sticking to that plan is a golden plan.
Are you ready for more time?
Then:
ONE!
TWO!
THREE! Go for it. Plan and then enjoy!

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