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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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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.

🌻 thankful pwheeler nano

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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🌻 thankful pwheeler nano

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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🌻 thankful pwheeler nano

May 28, 2024 at 8:11pm
In response to "May 28th Puenta Arenas, Chile"

Lovely post, Sandy!

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July 5, 2017 at 9:10pm

#914805

Happy = Content

PROMPT: War Chest Wednesday! Is it better to be happy or content? Is there a difference?

I believe this is just semantics. Both happy and content convey satisfaction, delight, and pleasure, They are glad words. Optimism abounds.

Consider the phrase printed on greeting cards, and exchanged at a momentous occasion, 'Happy Birthday'. Who doesn't understand this sentiment? It sounds stilted, or awkward to state, 'Satisfaction Birthday', or 'Delightful Birthday'. 'Contented Birthday'? 'Glad Birthday'?

All of the above synonyms do not fit in the happy birthday song. They throw off the rhythm. My one-year old great-nephew, Nelson, loves the 'Happy Birthday' ditty. I'd go so far as to say he exudes happiness when he hears and sings it. His chubby body sways. He grins from ear to ear. He claps. The best part is when he sings the word 'happy'. He knows he is speaking a common language, and sharing a special moment. Nelson radiates elation and joy. Somehow, I cannot imagine him uttering longer words like satisfaction, or delightful. The poor kid might develop a stutter.

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