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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." |
 Oh the beauty of Niagra Falls. New York! New York! as sung by the incomparable Frank Sinatra. What a voice. And now my opinion of this prompt? I have been to this tourist attraction in New York. My mother's family lived in near there and wanted to give us the trip that would be unforgettable. The day was windy and a little cloudy. There were plenty of people but we did not see any 63 year old teacher getting into a barrel. I am a teacher, retired and would not do that. I guess I am ahead of my intended answer. But we got wet. And we had a nice time. Our host, my mother's great uncle was all smiles when he saw the look on our faces. Since then I have read that there is a lot of water going down Niagra River that connects the two great lakes. (Lake Erie and Lake Ontario). And no one in their right mind would want to swim there. Actually it is prohibited. More than 5,000 bodies have been found at the bottom. I choose to not be 5001st body. There might be animals in the area but they know what they are doing. I prefer to enjoy the beauty of New York and the company of family. My tour also consisted of a tour of where my mother went to nursing school in Rochester University. As another treat, there is a find program for deaf students, NTID, that I could recommend to students who were in my class. (I worked/taught the hearing impaired.) Do you see how easy it is for me to get off topic. No I am not ashamed of that but must warn you that if you want to read more of my work, I might do it again. So the answer I will not take the plunge in a barrel, waterproof boat, or frog suit. And will I ever go back for another visit? That is for time and luck will decide. And here are a few things I will not do: 1. Jump off the Empire Building with a parachute 2. Go in a mini-sub to look at the Titanic on the ocean floor 3. Ride on a rollercoaster with my eyes open or closed 4. Swim across the English channel 5. Get married again. Once is enough. |
The key to Mr. Rohn's success is the 'YOU' factor. You decide. You plan it. You do it. You change it if the results are not to your liking. (I have not read any of his books so that is a quick guess.) It is easy to listen to a speaker who has been there and done that. He probably did not start out rich. He also probably came from a poor to middle class family. But when the title of his speech or book includes hints of success and riches, the audience was all ears. He gave them hope through his stories or examples. (Sounds like a flim-flam man to me.) "Just buy my book. Only $29.95. Or come to this lecture. $30.00. And then buy my book for half price. " It just takes changing one's mind from negative to positive. It also takes making a decision to take a chance. "The old 'What if I do XYZ?' Easy? Sometimes. It also takes looking at the market for what is needed (supply and demand). I am sure that Mr. Rohn did not intend to do anything but give his fans/admirers a boost in the old confidence department. And when a person does not reach the million dollar figure in their bank account, he-Rohn or someone might shrug his shoulders and reply, "Well maybe you didn't XYZ well enough." Now I am sorry. I think that might cover the 'You run the day,' part, for the day runs you, a person is or was not motivated by anything. The "let's just see what happens" could be disastrous. Fate is indeed fickle. Add in the dependency of others for doing their part might lead to a headache and heartache that could be terminal. One must decide if they will at least be in control or not. At least one can blame fate or the neighbor next door for anything and everything. And where is my money now? What money! I have tried with lottery and working overtime. All I have to show for it is wrinkles and gray hair. That's what happened when I let the day run me. Now I wish that the prompt was "You can ruin the day or the day ruins you." See how one little letter can change things. But it was almost the same thing. I guess I'll keep the first part. I'm hungry now. I'lm going to get dinner and watch an old movie. That shouldn't ruin my day. Take care. Bye! |
| Overthinking Well life can be likened to a chess game sometimes. If I move this piece, then I must check the pieces remaining on the board and see if a capture is possible. For life, if I go to the store will I get what I want, or pay more or even get my purse snatched because the mall has been plagued by violent criminals. Rained on by an unexpected shower. Or Forget to fill my gas tank and run out of gas. Any one of these three scenarios are not pleasant. But do I overthink? Probably not. Have I regretted not thinking in advanced? Not really. My life can be boring at times. But If I have a busy schedule, like I did before retirement, I have regretted not thinking ahead. I used to play chess. It was fun until my brother taught me to think ahead before I moved a piece. We split 50-50 in wins. But he was still a very good player. My advice is to think ahead. Remember the Boy/Girl Scout motto to 'be prepared.' And try to think ahead 1 to 2 steps. It might save you a little anguish or it may give you a headache. Which one do you want? |
Day 3974 for October 15th What have I accomplished this year? Not much. Weight loss Neg Reading more books Neg Reviewing and editing my work Neg Walking more That's a draw Organizing my records file Well let's just say, with head bowed, a weak No (sniff) Sewing a gift for my grandniece Oh she might be in high school when my gift is done Finally, improving my foreign language skills: Sign language, German and Spanish, a draw again I look at this list and bemoan my lack of effort and resolve. What happened is pure, um,......laziness and _____________. Fill in the blank if you wish. So take advice from me to work on these with a possible few more for the rest of the year. Print out my list and maybe give it a go for the rest of the year. I am not a complete disaster. Nice prompt. No excuses. I must return to the person who wants more positivity and results. I might even surprise myself. Bye!!! |
Dear Great Pumpkin, I think you are too big. I can't carry you because I might drop you and make you cry. I like your color of orange, but I like blue or purple better. Can you find a way to grow in one of those colors? My brother says if you can, then he would like a red pumpkin. My mother likes to make pumpkin pie. But she was too busy to make one this year so can your Mother cook? She can get one from the store instead of cutting up her children. I think that the story on TV with Charlie Brown and his friends is funny. Did you help Charlie to write it? Can you write another for the Christmas time? If you can't write because you have no arms, then ask some person to help you. That would make me happy. Your friend and Pumpkin love, Dorianne Please write before Thanksgiving. I asked my Mom to make apple pie instead, but she might do pumpkin. |
Day 3959 on October 1, 2025 Favorite Halloween Memory This event did not happen on Halloween Day. It happened when I was a teacher in school before Halloween. We had a new student of about 6 years old. He did not know much about Halloween. The teachers and I wanted to prepare a haunted house to reinforce some of the things the students might see in the neighborhood and learn language/vocabulary. I had a necklace with a blinking eye. The other teachers provided decorations to put in an empty room that had the lights turned off. The only lights used were at the corner of the room. We decided to use dry ice in a bowl with fake or plastic eyeballs in it. In another area we used fake skeletons. Finally we added other things for a special touch. We had approval to do this by our supervisor as long as the students were not traumatized. We let a couple of students enter and walk along the path we had designed. We tried to explain that there was nothing to hurt anyone. But the new student must have never seen a haunted house and slowly walked behind another student. When I pulled out the blinking eye and picked out a fake eyeball, he panicked and ran out. He had also ran so fast, that he ran out of his shoes. When we saw this we immediately went after him and apologized. His homeroom teacher give him a hug and waited until he seemed calm down. The other students were not afraid. But for the new student, it seemed real. Since he was still afraid, we turned on all of the lights and let the new student and anyone who said that they were afraid, walk in the room and stop to look at the fixed up areas. They were impressed and seemed more comfortable with the lights on. When we returned to the classroom, we had an open discussion of this haunted house and what we did. Soon the students were smiling and seemed to be relaxed. They even wanted to draw what they thought were scary masks. Some did a good job. But I learned that young children really need to be prepared before they go into a strange, new place. This was the last year we were allowed to do a haunted house. That was fine with me since I do not like to have students to be afraid of the teachers, school or things that seemed very real. I think that Christmas or Valentine’s Day is better for the students to participate in. |
The key word is CHOICE. I like to use a thesaurus with certain projects and it show alternative words for listed under noun, adjective, etc...others if available. For the noun, I liked the word alternative. For the adjective, I linked the word appropriate or best. So what is a choice? When it is love is a choice, it is as like Shakespeare puts it, "To love or not to love, that is the question. " Can we really handle that kind of choice? And who could bring me the most happiness. Who would respect me the most? With food, it could be quite easy. I I love tomato soup with a salad. It is gone in just minutes. That shows my optimism in a choice . The choice for which kind of food can be What is appropriate for me to eat? A plain salad instead of a salty taco would take the heavy salt out of what I am going to eat. I combine giving and kindness. To give to animal shelters who were abandoned really makes me feel good. Giving to homeless people is a kindness that I need no thank you for. The final word of attitude is for people who hurt others lowers my attitude of their nature and inner thinking. I would choose to not associate with them in the future. I feel the this is like the computer reasoning of "o" versus "1". Do I feel comfortable with that choice or can I sleep well with it. I am only trying to satisfy myself, and no other. My parents tried to teach or explain the good versus bad in some thinking. They always followed the advice with, "It's your choice." Well 30 to 40 years later, is it? I always wanted to make them proud of me. I hope that I have. Well now it is your choice to decide if you liked my writing or explanation. Maybe you might think of the word in another way. Feel free to write. "It is your choice." Bye! |
Day 3947 September 18, 2025 Let’s Talk Music Call me crazy but I have only heard of the name. I recognized JH when I heard the announcement that he had died. What a shame and waste of talent. But that was his choice to either experiment or use drugs to heighten his life and skills. I would call this the wild-child effect. Yes he was popular and sent his crowd of admirers into frenzies. His playing was admired and adored. But again Drugs? So bad and so sad. For the kind of guitar music, there are others. I am a fan of classical music. I have not listened to much lately. I think if the music was played with an orchestra to accompany it, then I get the fullness of the music. Classical Gas is one that is one of my favorites. Mason Williams is very talented and unique in his creativity. I even play it when I work out. That even might give you a hint at how old I am. (Don’t ask!) So I encourage others to listen to music that soothes the soul and feeds the mind. Let the music carry you into the past or make today a little more tolerable. Music is poetry and sensory pleasure in the same package. Go enjoy! |
Day 3943 9-13-25 Violence ! Brutalityl ! Savage responses ! Is on the uprise as never before. Why can’t a person or group use Calmness. Not unconcern. Not detachness. You can only imagine that if you put heat near gun powder, something is going to happen. If you throw a punch in a bar, many somethings might happen. So is there an answer? We are about to find out. When a political activist was killed by assassination, the technique of choice was a bullet to the body, ie the throat, a message was sent. “I don’t like you or your ideas!” “Shut up because you are lying.” “I’ve heard enough!” But what does the Bible say? “Turn the other cheek.” It even gives everyone who believes the man who died for us, 10 rules that might have made society better, like, “Thou shalt not KIll” And that means even if you do not like the particular person you are hating, just walk away. The man who died this last week, even stated that if the opposing person wanted to debate, that he would debate. I do not know all of the ground rules, but I am sure there were some. But now the gauntlet has been thrown down to the assassin’s side. There were a few more people who did not like the murdered person. Tempers have been flaring. Accusations have been made. And the sides are being drawn up. This is not a sudden “Oh I want to kill so and so.” It has been brewing for a while. Earlier in the year someone wanted to kill the leader of our country. He did not succeed. And that is just one thing. What is going to happen next could lead to a civil war or blood bath that will make our country so weak that other countries who are licking their chops will subdue us without mercy. They are smiling at this discord in their war rooms. And we might be conquered without firing a single shot in defense. And one side will blame the other. (As if the other side isn’t a bunch of whiners after the new man at the top isn’t being blamed for everything.) So is revenge the answer. My answer is “NO!” But could it happen. Well, if the leaders don’t call off the raging beasts in their membership, then the percentage will go up. The question is: Do you really love America? Or are you doing things for personal reasons? We cannot bring back the dearly loved man who was trying to do good things for the country. He would want the country, and all people to use the good rules that God gave us and common sense. He would ask for unity and all of us working together. He would give advice and hope to a place where his wife and two children can live is without seeing more ugly violence. |
Time There's a time for tears And a time to smile Make your day count As you make it worthwhile Put your heart in it dearly Whatever you try You might just show people You will reach for the sky Every day is not perfect Every time you can't win But the results will soon show You have strength from within. |
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