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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

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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Wordsmitty ✍️

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

YES!

Dorianne

Jan 5, 2025 at 11:42pm
In response to "A Party with Class"

Thank you for your read and like comment. I hope to be ready to work at writing good and entertaining blogs. Have a nice week.

Dorianne

Jan 5, 2025 at 11:39pm
In response to "Rainbow Bridge"

I accidentally clicked on liked. So the like comment should be only 1. I will try to find the way to correct it.
Thank you for the like. I try to write about something special to me. I like doing something unique. These prompts are good and comment worthy. Have a nice week.

July 6, 2025 at 6:41pm

#1092949

Great Flood in the Hillcountry, Texas

Day 3885. July 3, 2025

Now that I know what has happened in my home state of Texas, I shudder to think what life would be like if I was in the Kerrville area during the flood that has happened.
Let me be clear, that I am so saddened beyond any picture my mind could create, that the place I have visited with school students could have been turned into a literal nightmare. (I do not know if the 'h' word would have been allowed.) The amount of rain that fell and flooded that area was from one of Steven King's novels. The scene of a night time emergency was like his novel. The screaming of young innocent children would stay in my memory without pause. The confusion of adults trying to interpret the alarms that were blaring could not be scripted. And the ensuing action was instinct for survival that did not result in a happy ending..

I went to church today. I still have one question in my mind. WHY? An answer some theologians would come up with is "The devil was busy." or "It was God's will". To me that is not an answer. Either one is an incredible copout. (Even though I have heard that one does not question God.)

There were alarm systems. There were adults there to supervise. The children were mostly girls who might have had this as their first camping trip from home. And no one, but NO ONE could guess there would be that much water. And unbelievably, more rain was predicted today.

Maybe the experts were keeping their eye on the storm Chantel at the east coast, to be more attention-worthy. The east coast has had problems with tropical storms. They are recovering from recent storms. And mainly the adults were keeping their eyes on weather reports and other warnings.

I heard that the owner of this place died trying to rescue some girls.Many first responders via heliocopters worked without rest to find just one more person. The community is trying to do anything to help. Other states are sending aid. Our President gave the Texas governor any requested help. Life depended on split second action not delays. And as of July 6, at 5:30 CST two more girls were plucked out of a tree and will sleep at home in their own beds within the next 24 hours.

What can I say about this? I am numb. I will never think anything is 'easy peasy.' Life is not always perfect. And when God calls, you cannot say "No."
I will see those smiling faces from pictures on TV, in my dreams or maybe nightmare. I pray for and then cry for those lost. And then I might tell someone, "That is not fair."
What do you think?

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