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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." |
  Day 3751. 2/13/25 Here ye! Here ye! AI has arrived. It is a baby from the work of Alan Turing in the 20th century. The idea is based on his work and as of today can seem to have intellectual processes. I have always enjoyed working on a computer but to have a system that can think as well or better than me is mind boggling. I guess it can be helpful but some words have many connotations. The point is if this is for me or not. I think I would like to be considered the sole designer of anything I hand in. It then would be the real me. I am sure that these days the professors are wondering how a student whose work was average in the past, submitted something that was beyond their past efforts. Their doubts might have to be investigated. I think that there may be appropriate times. That might be very rare. So let’s get this straight: If I had an assignment, the directions or rules must say “No AI,” to be clear. I like doing things myself, not faking it. |
Day 3249. Feb.10 Reading for Fun and Research I see a book and I have to have it. They all sound like something that would enrich my knowledge or entertain my senses. My favorite non-fiction books are the Writer’s Idea Book by Jack Heffron, The Cabin at the End of the Train, by Michael V. Ivanov, Human Lie Detector by Jason Hanson and Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. I read bits and pieces every day. There is one on Kindle I have about the process of grounding mats. What a joy to use my phone for reading. Some restaurants take a long time to bring an order so why not use the time, especially since my spouse is reading on his phone also. I am reading for fiction the very first Pulitzer winning novel that my spouse got for me. I started reading Pulitzer winners when I was in college. I have read about a little more than 50% on the list. They are all worth the time. BTW it is His Family by E. Poole. Reading is fun. What I see for writing my own book, is that the work is not easy but well worth it. So have a good read everyone. |
| Day 3742 February 5, 2025 War Time Romance Part 2 Tilly had a strange feeling in that the dream that she was wanting to come true would have a change. Her mother knew that when her daughter did, something unexpected would soon show up. Tilly tried to shove it out of the way, but with no luck. The crickets stopped chirping. The mosquitoes were not around. And slight wind seemed to have disappeared. Then out of no where, there appeared a private who stopped walking and came to attention in front of Bud. “Private John Ballard, Sir:” he announced with a thin, nasal voice and a dignified salute. “At ease private.” responded Dr. Bud Graham.”What do you want? Is there a patient that needs help?” The private relaxed and gave Bud the message in a while envelope. Bud opened the envelope and read the message. His relaxed happy stance seemed to change into one of irritation. “What is it Bud?” asked Tilly as she gently put her hand on the arm that had the message. Her smile changed to soft concern and curiosity. “I have been ordered to go to Major Sharpe’s office tomorrow at Oh Eight hundred for new orders.” “Yes,” whispered Tilly. “But isn’t he….” “Yes he is the assignment officer. He has the nickname of ‘Hard hat Harold’. He paused. “Wherever one goes, is all work and no play.” “But you do great work here. Why would they send the best doctor to a place that….” “Yes Tillly. I feel that my work is a credit to the unit.” He looked up to the galaxies and stars.” And continued. “And I don’t think that it is the ultimate time to panic.” He looked at her and smiled. “But where in the universe needs a doctor.” She stopped talking to think a minute. “Maybe they might need a nurse or two.” “If they did, the private would have an envelope for you.” He answered with a small movement his head.” Let’s go to that nice seafood restaurant you liked to think this over after we have finished dinner.” “I really don’t think I’m hungry now.” She watched the private go around the corner of the supply building.” “Worrying will not change orders, if this is what it means.” He tried to put his ‘I’ll put you in a good mood soon’ smile on his face but he knew in his heart that the changes would be the first domino to go down in a list of changes he did not expect. To Be Continued |
January Good vs Bad January 30,2025 Num ber 3735 If I could determine January’s thoughts for the year so far,I would use a balance scale. I was a science teacher after all. But as of Wednesday, I would say the positives were: It was a new year We had a light dusting job snow that was lovely 3. My brother’s first grandchild, a beautiful girl, was born and doing well. Thank you very much. My friends in the Houston area were doing very well. And my football team, the Texans were moving along to qualifying for the Super Bowl. Negatiaves: The new year was moving along too fast. The snow was taking forever to melt. I don’t always do to well when there is ice and snow on the ground. My Texans finally lost a game that eliminated them from the Super Bowl contention. Some crazy man ran over many people in New Orleans. His reasons were unbelievable. And yesterday, was the unacceptable plane and helicopter crash-accident. Many people died. Even though there are an equal number of reasons, the negatives outweighed the positive. This month will not get a shoutout from me. But this is only 1/12th of a year so maybe some other month might take over the positive lead. I hope violence or accidents do not dominate the rest of the year. My family seem to be taking cafe of themselves. The weather is not predicable but we have options and safe rooms if it gets dangerous. Well if there is none, I would like to suggest a happy Blog Day for prompts that could make us laugh or smile, or be one that will warm your hearts such as what nice thing a stranger did or said to us. Just a thought. Take care. Cover your sneezes. Enjoy a beautiful day.! |
| War Time Romance Nurse Tilly Ernier was just finishing her shift in the ward for men who suffered concussions. She promised the head nurse that her report on each patient was fully detailed. She handed in the record of the last man whose vitals were not normal. His duty in the conflict in World War II was intense and very dangerous.. She hoped that he would be sent home soon and could see the family he fought for. She finished and turned to go to her locker to get her purse. Today was the last day of January. It was four months since she met the handsome doctor who was reassigned from Alaska to Texas. Dr. Bud Graham was not only one of the best doctors in camp but handsome as well. He was happy to walk her to her residence. She felt nothing but joy to be with him. And the unspoken love was definitely in the air. With he month of February just a few hours away, Tilly suspected that he might have a surprise for her. And her blue eyes began to look for the tall light brown hair of the man who would put more sparkle in her beautiful blue eyes. As she walked past the dining room, she heard a soft, “Oh nurse. “ She turned to see if a patient was lost. “Yes?” As she spun around. Both people froze. They smiled. And walked slowly towards each other. “Could you help me?” asked the doctor in his uniform. “Of course.” She replied. “What do you need?” As she tiptoed to give the man a kiss. “I think you just did. “ he replied as he held her for a brief moment to look at her. From there, Tilly got her purse and the pair walked to her residence where he proposed with a beautiful ring. Her “Yes” was more beautiful than any music he had heard. “Say it again.” he asked. “Oh yes, Bud.” And from there, for the next few days, the couple could be seen talking, smiling and laughing as they strolled around the camp until…… To Be Continued |
January 25, 2025. day 3730 Snow Here we go. This form of water, is one that is the subject of poems, or beautiful pictures. I just wish that I had camera to capture a snow scene in the country. And of course I would want to take a few pictures of children’s snowmen. I can imagine the hour a child spent to make his/her snowman so lifelike. Snow can be helpful to keep things cool if one’s electricity goes out. In one episode in MASH, the doctors received a new shipment of blood. Their electricity had gone out so Col. Potter knew that it had snowed and that the blood could be stored temporarily in the river with snow on it to keep it from spoiling. But since the doctors were operating on wounded men with frostbite, some men required amputations because of the frozen toes or fingers.No one liked the idea, but it had to be done. I am new to a state that there is a lot of snow. And I have fallen a couple of times because of the slippery nature of the path. Black snow is dangerous.. I guarantee the the bruises I got were a good reminder to be careful and walk in someone’s steps if I had to go somewhere. So I guess that it is how you look at snow. It can be a beautiful part of nature or a part in which accidents can happen. Either, it is something that one must respect and wait until it melts. It would be a good time to do some work inside the house that you have been putting off until a rainy or snowy day. |
| Day 3725 Cookie Time Happiness is a cookie just for me. I eat only two, not just three It may have some chocolate, Not any nuts The cookie can be round And if it has already been cut From a roll that is store bought It is easy to cook And hot fresh cookies Have a professional look Some have sparkles Some have fruit But can I have a cookie Don’t be a silly brute. |
January 17,2025 Day 3722 My new year’s goals are not close to being reached. I do not think weight loss will ever be easy for some people, especially. Me. I think that not having a runaway weight gain is more of a goal that might make sense. Thlen if one can lose slowly, and develop good dieting habits throughout time, something might be possible. (I just love chocolate so much!) Plus sitting to watch TV has not been good. My husband does not like me to stand up at commercials.to move or stretch. He has a good weight figure. |
| Emergency Bug Out January 2025 Los Angeles has been through an experience that no one or no city should have to live through. The scenes shown. On television shows only pictures of after the fire has gone through their community. Everything has been lost. Fire takes no prisoners. We have not discussed our thoughts of a plan but I mentioned the need to have copies of important papers, bank account information, next of kin and other things. More important is the rescuing of our animals who are our family. My cat needs medicine so that is critical to me. My husband has a good memory in the places that hold health certificates, immunizations and others. We are fortunate in the fact that we live about a couple of miles from the nearest relatives. Unless the fire is similar to the Los Angeles kind, we would go to his step son’s house. If the area of fire is larger, since my husband has lived I the area for a while,, we would go to a place that is safe. (Not many trees or flammable items. )This may sound too easy, but we know that there are4 many other people who would be evacuating,, so plan B is to go to his sister’s house which is an hour’s time away. This is all dependent of where the fire is going and how much we can take. I think everyone should make a plan A, B,, and C. WE know that people might be panicking. We need to have an evacuation box or bag. Also needed is all of our medicines since we are old and need them. If possible we need to buy extra charging cords and a few handy clothes. Finally we always want to take good care of our cars or go to a place for gasoline and make sure we have enough gas. I’m sure there might be one or two more ideas, but our survival is important if we complete and remember the basics. |
| My Change from 1-11-25 My Change from 1-11-25 I am always taking about weight, weight, weight. That should be easy to change but my trials have ended with little if not no success. I know that the three important criteria is eating healthy and not much sweets. exercise and finally work with what one has. The main reasons is that I do not want to become a diabetic. I also know that extra weight on the body is bad for the heart. Finally, a person who is overweight is overlooked by men who want a date. Number three is immaterial now since I have a nice husband who is not overweight. He thought I was a nice person who cared for animals and was kind to others. He liked the ‘me’ he saw as opposed the super glamorous girls who only cared about money, going out all the time and flashy clothes. We have talked a lot about our younger years and decided that we have a lot more in common than we thought. We have a lot more to do to be a solid couple but through discussions with important points. Argument that helped us to again share and show we care. And lastly, we take our wedding vows seriously. |
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