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Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025

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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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8 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Dorianne

a day ago
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.

Seabreeze

Nov 18, 2024 at 4:07pm
In response to "10 Facts about me"

Wow! That is some list. You have lots to blog about. Can't say I have anything on my list to compare to yours. I am interested in the Olympic sport, what have you done with your degree in audiology (music?)?
Which president did you meet and for how long?

I will go from here over to your bio and see what things you have written. I write mostly poetry and was away for awhile so I have nothing new posted except on my blog. I am hoping to get back in to poetry.

Best wishes to you,

Seabreeze 11.18.24

January 2, 2025 at 11:15pm

#1081881

Gloria's Glory

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Jan.2 words. sixth. sprit. frozen. termination. January. elegance. sense. maneuvers

Gloria was the sweetest child in the family. She waited patiently to reach the sixth grade to be allowed to enter a sport of her choice. She had seen sisters do gymnastics and brothers do basketball. Her little eyes would sparkle at the amazing activities that each had participated in and won trophies and medals. She never complained or lost the spirit of support for her siblings. I was amazed at her patience.
This was her year. Her sisters begged her to do gymnastics. And her brothers suggested that she would make an excellent cheerleader. But I had the sense that she had made a decision that would make us all be proud of her.
Fortunately, we had aunts and uncles who volunteered to take driver’s duty for the clan. Aunt Charlene was single and just loved the opportunity to take a child to a class. Uncle Griffin was a high school basketball standout who could coach the boys in shooting skills.
But when Gloria was ready, she took us all by surprise by announcing that she wanted to do figure skating. She mentioned that classes would start in January so she asked for us to give her skates for Christmas and lessons for making good grades. Ray and I agreed .
We started slowly by letting Gloria take lessons in an indoor rink. My hands and feet were frozen but Gloria loved every minute of skating. She developed movements that showed elegance and beauty. After beginners classes she reached the maneuvers of jumps and spinning. I thought that this might be the termination point since spinning made her dizzy. But she endured.
The night came for the performances. The family made it a point to show Gloria the same support as she had earlier. She checked her skates. She put on her costume that was specially made for her. She was taken to the rink by her father, Ray. He looked as proud of her as he did for every child.
Gloria put on a skating performance that had the family and most of the crowd on their feet at the end of her time. The smile on her face was as much joy and success as we had ever seen. Gloria was a star that night. And added to that, she was asked to go to the next level for competition.
Our little skater had shown that she had the strong work ethic and talent to be one of the best athlete in the family.

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