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:

Detective

Mar 4, 2026 at 11:36pm
In response to "A Memorable Experience "

As someone who got free lunches for most of her school, and had a lunch lady who refused to take money for lunch after I started working and could pay for lunch myself, that was very sweet of you to make sure your students got lunch.

Soldier_Mike

Mar 3, 2026 at 7:45pm
In response to "A Memorable Experience "

This is a wonderful story of your caring for your fellow students and, later on, your 'kids' and other students who couldn't afford lunch at school. My grandson gets breakfast and lunch, for which his parents and I are thankful.

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.

March 5, 2026 at 11:54pm

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Hotel Experience

Day 4106

Memorable Hotel Experience

I have participated in fencing for 14 years. My joy in this sport is that it a chess like match between two people. In the training, the person gets some excellent exercise for the body. (especially the legs) At the end of the season, there is a tournament to qualify for the U. S. Fencing championships in foil, epee, or sabre. There can be team competition. These winners are awarded points to earn a spot on the U. S. Fencing team. Men do not compete against women.
I have qualified for the championships which are held in different cities for the following years. And as this competition lasts about a week to ten days, one must stay somewhere, so they need a hotel or place close to the competition site. And during one year, someone put on the competition forms a list of the hotels that would offer the fencers a special rate if they registered early. This is what I chose to do. I sent in my registration and received a notice with a confirmation number soon thereafter.

I get nervous when I board the plane.. My fencing bag with all of my equipment cannot be taken on board with me. I worried that something might be broken, or that my bag would not be loaded. I arrived at the city and found my bag. Part one of the trip had been accomplished.
The next part was to find a taxi or hotel bus to get me to my hotel. Part two was accomplished.

When I arrived at the hotel, there was a long line of fencers waiting to be checked in. With my fencing equipment bag, suitcase and purse, I looked like a mess.I was also tired and needed something to eat. When it was my turn to check in, the hotel person told me that they had already given my room away. I gave a look that might mean that he or the hotel might be in for a lot of trouble.

After about 10 minutes, the head person of the desk walked up to me. He informed me that the hotel decided to open up some of the suites for the fencers. There was one catch. I was asked if I could share a room with someone I did not know. I figured that this was better than walking around the city trying to get a room. The head person looked relieved and told another woman that she could share with me. We introduced ourselves and took a lovely elevator to almost the top floor.

When we opened the door, we saw a room that was so beautiful. There were two beds, a small refrigerator, and a big television set. Indeed, this was better than what I had hoped for. The other fencer felt the same way. She took the bed near the window. I obviously took the other one and we unpacked a few things. Our equipment was on a table like seat at the end of the bed.

To cut the story short, we did not have any other problems. And also took time to get to know each other. We fenced. I toured the city. I think it was New York City. And also took time to get to know each other. She was out with her friends while I bought some new weapons and a nicer book on fencing than I had seen before. A friend's father took us around NYC. He was so nice.

So this is the memorable experience with a hotel for me. This was also probably the best hotel I have ever been in. I paid my bill and as I flew home, I said 'Good bye" to the city that my mother grew up in. You know, she never completely lost her New York accent. But that's okay. I have never lost my Southern drawl.

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