Tag: life
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globe theatre
In the words of Charlie Brown, “Life is like a snow globe: sometimes you have to shake things up and see what happens!” That clever title and quote comes from my Word Seeks which sits next to my Crossword Puzzles, one of which I daily partake, depending on the quantity and quality of my grey…
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white coat syndrome
With my multiple semi-recent doctor and dentist procedures, you would think I could have quickly figured out what my friend was referring to. Rather than appearing to be illiterate, I nonchalantly turned to my google friend, where I ferreted out the following “white coat syndrome” details: – term for when your blood pressure rises in…
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all about moods
Today I am researching “mood.” It all starts when I run across somebody talking about the emotion ring on their hand. This brings back memories of mood rings created in 1975. This leads to mood lamps, similar to lava lamps of the past. Memories of happy, naïve days. My interest is piqued and thus I…
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uncertainty principle
I’m in reflective mode today, on my patio, among my plants, pondering my life choices. Now giving thanks to Heisenberg and his thought experiment for developing the uncertainty principle, which is shaking me out of this malaise. Very basically stated, from initial conditions, there is a limit to the accuracy with which one can predict…
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half birthdays
Everybody should celebrate their half birthday, especially when it falls on a holiday. In addition to my traditional halving lunch with a friend, 1/2 dozen roses, 1/2 gallon ice cream, watering 1/2 my plants, etc., this year, I am preparing to get myself something special. Finding out Mahjong is very popular here, I thought I…
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becoming a detourist
“Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to just get lost.” So says Amy Oestreicher in Creativity and Gratitude (2021). Interesting concept. Is it possible to “relish life’s detours”? I’m about to find out as I embark on a journey discovering how a ninety degree turn in life can metamorpihize into beautiful, new opportunities,…
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madness
“We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.”“How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice.“You must be,” said the cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.”(Alice in Wonderland) Yes, today’s topic is madness. Perhaps you would like to join me for a trip down the rabbit hole. Just to let you know, this is not…
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knitting blind
Like my mother before me, and my grandmother before her, I come from a long line of knitters. I, however, have added a new, though unwanted twist – visual impairment (due to multiple retina surgeries and complications). Having not attempted (a heretofore relaxing hobby) for over a year, something possessed me to take up my…
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my paragon
That would be Erma Bombeck. I’ve had a desire to emulate her style of writing since experiencing motherhood firsthand. My sister even sent me information to enter the contest held in her honor, but being in the middle of some life crisis or other, it didn’t happen. Hoping to be inspired again, I treated myself…
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monday morning
I’ve been racking my brain, trying to think of something to entertain you. The best I can come up with is a public service announcement: “Take Care of Your Vision.” This will help you avoid some of my experiences, including:– overflowing the water revisor in my Keurig– putting spaghetti into the pot and missing– wearing…
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