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Sandy Supposes....

by Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

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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bobaturn

Sep 7, 2025 at 11:29pm
In response to "Aliens"

Didn't ICE find the illegal aliens who had secretly landed in our trailer parks and ICE shipped them to an El Salvadorian prison? I thought many of the trailer park inhabitants who resisted will be vacationing at the prison, er renamed Cultural Exchange Theme Park, soon?

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 7, 2025 at 9:50pm
In response to "Aliens"

Or they warn... there be dragons here... TURN AROUND!

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 7, 2025 at 9:48pm
In response to "Caffeine Ecstasy"

When the toe heels it may be time for specially fitted shoes. Broken bones, no matter how small, can create or exacerbate other health issues as one ages.

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Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

Sep 5, 2025 at 1:16pm
In response to "Caffeine Ecstasy"

A Warped Witch I Be

Yes, I have family nearby. The lake is also across the road. Water is kinda important, eh? A spoonful of coffee grounds just isn't the same without it. Thanks for commiserating with me.

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A Warped Witch I Be

Sep 5, 2025 at 1:07pm
In response to "Caffeine Ecstasy"

I'm so sorry to hear you're having such a terrible week. I've gone through the float valve thing at my old house in Maine, it felt like forever before they got it replaced. I bought gallons of water to keep my coffee supply steady. I refilled empty jugs for the toilet from the lake. We were lucky it happened in the summer because bathing was at the lake. I can't imagine doing it in the fall with the temperatures dropping. I never asked if your family lives nearby? Hopefully, you can take care of the essentials there.

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Dawn Embers

Sep 5, 2025 at 12:36pm
In response to "Caffeine Ecstasy"

I love caffeine too but it might also be why I have headaches often. Oh well.

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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.

March 19, 2018 at 8:29pm

#931019

Writing

Motivational Monday! Author Philip Roth , born on this day in 1933, once said "I think I write and publish as often as I do because I can't bear being without a book to work on... I don't feel I have this to say or that to say or this story to tell, but I know I want to be occupied with the writing process while I'm living." What do you think? What gets you through the end of one thing and the start of another?

I can certainly understand Roth's reasoning re the process of writing. I don't always have a burning reason, or motive, or message, but I like writing. Stories usually evolve from an idea, a spark, a memory, or a prompt. Sometimes, I have a sense of where the story is going, but more often than not the words carry it along.

I like the challenge of writing. There are so many words and combinations thereof to mix/mingle/unite. Scenery, action, and characters may be described/portrayed in endless ways. Anything may be altered and re-configured. Seemingly random unconnected words may be woven into a tale that has flow.

A few of my stories are motivated by actual events and people. I am drawn to preserving/sharing this. Oftentimes, I attempt to provoke laughter. We have our foibles, and our triumphs.

I'm certain I will continue to discover more fodder for my writing.

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