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 |  Thoughts, we all have them. What is yours? |
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What is on your mind? I love all type of topics and will talk about almost anything! So, what is happening with you lately? The Huntington Japanese Gardens, photo by Seabreeze |
| I love trees. But, I believe the tree I love the most is the California Pepper Tree. It is an everygreen tree that is of the species Schinus Molle. It is native to the areas of Peruvian Andes to South Brazil. It has such beautiful leaves and red berries when in bloom. It can grow tall but what I remember as a kid, as it branched out, with the branches low, it was easy for us kids to climb the tree. We used the berries for all kind of fun things. We would use them to line out our house area where we played. We used the berries for play food, but of course did not eat them as mom said they were poisonous, which I found out later was not true. The California Pepper drapes beautifully like a Weeping Willow. Some regard it a messy tree, especially if you have sidewalks or driveways where your trees grow. I understand this species has become invasive in Florida and in some places in California. What is fascinating is that the berries are sweet, can be used to make a tea like drink. Also, in past history, the leaves were used in mummification. The plant is very aromatic and you can purchase medicinal oils under the species' name Molle. If you are interested in more information about this tree, there is a short, but informative video: https://youtu.be/MT5-lt016kU?si=OM1vO_o7Vn-Fzrex.  What's your favorite tree? |
| DOGE. Department of Government Efficiency. Don't you just love acronyms? Well, I think DOGE is a wonderful idea. I certainly want to know where my tax dollars are going. And from what I have heard so far, I am not a happy camper. But, I am not surprised either. Anyone with half a brain knows there is waste in the government. So, why all the cry babies? I also do not believe that Elon Musk is a threat. At least not to me as I have nothing he wants that isn't already out there in the big WWW. Ops, another acronym. If any of congress is opposed to Elon's looking into the books, well, they must be afraid as to what he is going to find. Maybe it will be what congress has approved; especially if individual congress personal get found out by their constituency. That won't sit well come re-election day. One item found was: $4.6M contract to coordinate zoom and in-person meetings. I guess they need that for the employees who work from home. Have often do you hear about folks who want to volunteer their time to help discover what is wrong with the Government? Just think of the money that is being saved there. Or, maybe not because Congress has not been doing the job and they still get their paychecks. So, money still out the door. What do you think about DOGE? https://doge.gov/  |
Little Guy is my adorable but strong willed Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix. He loves me so much that it gets to be a problem for me. I love dogs and have had many in my lifetime of 79 years. But nothing compares to the attention this little fellow gives me. He is always at my feet, which can be dangerous for both of us. He gets stepped on and I may trip! The attention he gives me has been somewhat puzzling because he has not always been my dog. Little Guy came with my newly married husband. He was Fred's dog and even Fred's beloved wife who passed away several years ago. I could see that he might be associating me to the female he lost, but they were never really good friends. Well, at least I understand she didn't like him. Little Guy has issues. We think he is about 8 years old and seems to have joint issues. From X-rays taken at the vets, he has previous signs of injury. So, I try to take that in consideration when working with him. However, nothing about this little fellow stops him from playing. He loves to rough house a little, but you must be careful as he has sharp teeth. When he gets excited, he gets the zoomies. He will run around the house two or three time. He is always looking up at me, but what else can he do as he is so close to the floor. He weighs about 7 pounds, pear shape. He is a "kick" to watch. He has an attitude that I am trying to understand. He talks back. Seriously! If you tell him no, or try to correct a bad habit, he talks back with a screeching bark. He is very clever how he does it. He barks and backs up then moves forward and then backs up again. It is hard not to laugh at him. So, I have become such a fan of Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisper. I am trying my best to pickup on his dog and human psychology. Periodically, I will check in and let you know if I make progress. How about you? Do you watch Cesar? |
| If anyone who reads my blog knows the correct way to post a video (see my Stuff entry below), would you share with me. I have tried to find this on the help sites here but sometimes they are not as clear to us folks trying to learn. Yes, my video does like right but I do not believe it is typed in correctly as it does not show the video below. There is so much to learn here and I am willing to do so. But it take awhile and sometimes, like entering a contest, which I did recently, you cannot find an answer as quickly as you need it. I appreciate any suggestions anyone is willing to give me. Seabreeze  |
| I was having some problems the other day and said to myself, self, get it together. I started thinking about all the things we have, keep, collect and thought we are strange creatures. The more I thought about it, my mind brought me back to a skit by George Carlin. If you have never seen Stuff by Carlin, you have not lived. I believe it is the funniest skit I have ever seen! https://youtu.be/MvgN5gCuLac?si=zn1WuRftHJBASe0R |
| I am excited. Tonight me and my hubby will attend an oil painting class. We do have a topic that we will paint. Mine is a lighthouse. My husband got palm trees. I have attempted lighthouses before, in acrylics and in watercolor. It is the rocks that I have the most challenge with. So I have been studying lighthouses and hoping I can turn out something I can live with, ha, ha! Do you paint my fellow reader? Tell me of your experiences. Seabreeze  Europa_Point Lighthouse |
| I am excited! I love art and I will be attending a Paint Night at our park's clubhouse. We will be painting in oils and have been given several topics to pick from. I have decided to do a flamingo! I love their long necks, pink feathers and long legs. It will be a challenge. I do paint in watercolors and have done some studying - especially on the legs of flamingos and spoonbills. Any of you fellow writers paint? Maybe you draw? Sure would love to hear from you. Seabreeze  |
| Got my computer back up and running. My husband's grandson, Jason, saved the day. However, Windows 10 did a few strange things when I loaded it. It wanted me to start logging on with a thumb print, or photo, or ...? I already had a password. I didn't want to do the others. I guess Microsoft knows best. But we got it so that all I do is do what I did before. I am a happy camper! |
| I just ordered something from a Web site, susposedly a health item. But the disappointing part was that after I indicated what I wanted how the site was set-up to have me order more of the same or something else. Also, doing it on my phone, which I try not to, makes it even more difficult. I kept tapping the button as it didn't give me any indication that the first tap went through. Finally, it did and went on to the next item, and next item, and four or five more. All to confusing for me. Finally, getting to the price, I see I have ordered something I don't even know what it is. I finally had to call the people, who were nice put tried to sell me more. I insisted I only want the original order, no extras and please remove the other item. The assistant on the other end of the conversation was very nice, and agreed to remove the other item. He also told me what to expect on my money adjustment and on my shipping. I did get emails indicating that they would follow through and so that was reassuring. But, I sure wish they would not put in all the other items to confuse us when we are trying to order one thing. I was a poorly (or purposely) written Web page! I guess this is my beef of the day!!   |
| I find Writing.com amazing! I mean, not that it is a wonderful place to write and to read other's creations. But all the great things we can learn here to be even more creative. For instance, learning to set up a photo album, which I just did. Now that I have a premium account, I can do so. Before, well, could not do so. To think I can create various things, like photos, Gifs, videos...wonderful fun ahead. Also, my hat off to all those who help here at the site. I did not understand something and I got help for JACE (user:sybaritescribe), Senior Moderator in technical support. He clarified something for me, and there I was getting it done. Thanks again JACE! And then a member came along and give me some hits on creation in the area of GIFs! When I get that download business figured out, I will be in "heaven"!   Seabreeze |
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