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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WDC how do I love thee? Okay, professing love for a writing site might be a tad over the top and melodramatic. I can and will admit that I like WDC. There are attractions and incentives here. Other like-minded individuals make me feel accepted and validated. I am free and often encouraged to participate as much or as little as I want. There exists a plethora of writing opportunities to entice me, to intrigue me, to challenge me. There's no pressure. If I write, I write. Who doesn't smile and whoop when another writer not only takes the time to read their combination of words, but also crafts a thoughtful review. This is why we play with story lines, descriptions, character development and mold them into our creations. We want to share.We want a connection. We crave validation. I believe most word weavers are also avid readers. We marvel at what others think. It is amazing to discover other points of view. There is no end to imagination. We all are limited by the words that exist, yet we manage to reconfigure them in so many unique ways. I have never been dismissed or disrespected here at WDC. I do not expect my writing to appeal to everyone and as such not every member will endeavor to explore my portfolio. When I am so inclined I enter contests without the expectation of winning necessarily.Win or lose at least I pushed myself to take a chance. Not everything I compose represents my absolute best and not everything translates well, but it is never ignored or denigrated. Writing is an effort to communicate. What I attempt to convey , rightly or wrongly, is my voice. Here, I amWow safe to read and write. WDC nurtures community. Via the Newsfeed members banter and encourage. Post, reply,cheer, commiserate, comment. Support each other. Wow, WDC is 24. When I was twenty-four this site did not exist. It is still maturing. That word contains so many connotations, doesn't it? WDC has a personality, a purpose, a platform. As a young entity it glows with infinite possibilities. 349 words
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