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Sandy Supposes....

by SandraLynn

Rated: 18+ · Book · Personal · #2017254

My random thoughts and reactions to my everyday life. The voices like a forum.

I do not know quite what happened or when , but my hubby and I now qualify for seniors' discounts at some venues. This creates a quandary; in order to save money, but not face, we have to admit to our age. HMMMM..... We definitely do not consider ourselves to be old. In this day and age ,when people as a whole are living longer and healthier lives why are 'young seniors', those in their fifties, like moi, considered 'old'?? It's so true that age is just a perception! "Maturity" is very objective/subjective, and I object! Whew, a few years have skittered by since I composed this biography block. Those "fifties" are in the rear view mirror and they are distant, fond memories. Oh, I do not plan to stop writing any time soon.

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Seabreeze

Jan 27, 2025 at 12:16pm
In response to "A Better Place?"

Very nicely written. I am a big communicator and if more people would put forth a better effort, it would be a better place. Little acts of kindness truly goes a long way. You have identified it well. I can feel your sincerity coming through your writing. I would like to see more of the younger crowd helping or being involved with the older folks. I know my day goes better when someone has said hi or gives a waves.

Thanks for writing this piece,

Seabreeze

Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 8, 2024 at 2:14am
In response to "A Better Place?"

I agree. Small actions, anywhere, at any time, matter. Kindness matters.

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 8, 2024 at 2:11am
In response to "I'll Never Tell"

I was raised with secrets. Internalized that keeping secrets was important to my survival. Yes, I have secrets.

I'm a no-one but I've been the object of others' entertainment. Very damaging.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 4, 2024 at 10:57pm
In response to "Significant Indeed"

I don't care for dark British/Dutch humor. Dislike Monty Python as well. Give me a bittersweet French or Japanese movie or a sad Portuguese song. I'm more introspective.

You were very fortunate. I never really fell into anyone's arms.

I need to reassess my needs. My 'romantic' efforts in Thailand had limited success.

🌻 pwheeler ~ love joy peace

Jun 1, 2024 at 9:04pm
In response to "May 31st Jasper, Alta. Day 2"

Sounds like a wild ride! Definitely one I could only do virtually.

Happy June! May was so fun!

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

May 31, 2024 at 4:34pm
In response to "May 31st Jasper, Alta. Day 2"

A washing machine is an accurate descriptive for how your body is pummeled with each wave as you're drawn down and then pushed up again. I've been a dozen times and if my shoulder wasn't like it is I would gladly go again. I'm like you very familiar with canoes and kayaks although my preference is a kayak on lakes. I used to take mine out with a small cooler bag with lunch inside and water. My other bag was a dry bag, it held my camera in addition to whatever book I was reading. If my brain was functioning I had sunscreen, depended on my coffee intake for sure. We must have been fish at one point in our life.

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🌻 pwheeler ~ love joy peace

May 30, 2024 at 5:24pm
In response to "May 30th Jasper, Alberta, Canada"

Wow! The aurora borealis is my kind of nightlife.

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

May 30, 2024 at 4:42pm
In response to "May 30th Jasper, Alberta, Canada"

I agree with you about the aurora borealis, I don't dare blink. They're just so glorious in color and the way the air feels as you stand there awe struck. I'm equally glad these calories don't count, I feel like I've eaten enough for two people maybe three.

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

May 29, 2024 at 9:51pm
In response to "May 29th Puenta Arenas Day 2"

I've wondered the same thing when I read about all the discoveries documented and brought back by ship. Paper that didn't crumble or mold from all the temperature variances.

I'm not as comfortable storing things in the cloud myself, I have external hard drives that I transfer data too and then disconnect from my computer so it is hack proof. Not that I really have data anyone would want but it is personal to me.

But then I think about the close living quarters on a ship how did anyone have room for storage to bring back? Darwin was indeed lucky on the HMS Beagle.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

May 28, 2024 at 11:37pm
In response to "May 28th Puenta Arenas, Chile"

Hard to believe how glorious that view is. I hope man never destroys it as they have in so many other places.

That waterfall is my favorite of all the ones we've seen.

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November 10, 2023 at 2:32pm

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Imagine the Power of Song

Blogging Circle of Friends
DAY 3917 November 10, 2023
Prompt: “Can a mere song change a people's minds? I doubt that it is so. But a song can infiltrate your heart and the heart may change your mind.” ― Elvis Costello Do you agree or disagree with Costello?

In a nut shell, yes, a song has the power to influence people. Over the years, many melodies have contributed to change.

I shall present a few such notable songs.

In 1967 Aretha Franklin belted out a powerful tune, Respect.'

"R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me."

Edwin Starr introduced an anti war protest song in 1970 'War'.

"War what is it good for? Absolutely nothin'."

John Lennon of The Beatles fame released a song in 1971 titled 'Imagine'.

"I hope someday you'll join us / And the world will be as one."

In 1984, Bob Geldorf and Midge Ure co-wrote a song as a response to the Ethiopian famine in an effort to raise relief funds. They titled their tune 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' They arranged to unite several British and Irish singers under the name Band Aid to sing the song in collaboration.

"Feed the world."

These are but a sampling of songs that have built empathy, inspired change, contributed to freedom and Civil Rights awareness.

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