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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 17, 2017 at 6:37pm

#915621

Me And Moi And Our Writing

Motivational Monday! Late comedienne Phyllis Diller, who was born on this day in 1917, once said, "I wanted to become me, totally me. The more me, the better. I instinctively knew this, and I was right." With what piece of writing do you think you've achieved (or come the closest to ) becoming you?

I love Phyllis Diller! Her humour was the best. She had this amazing cackling laughter, too.

I seem to like writing about those near and dear to me. They provide unlimited fodder. I merely observe, and share. Yes, I appreciate the humour, the fun, the laughter in everyday life.

Here, are two of my pieces.....

I Don't Want To Be Married!

(E)
My 5-year old granddaughter experiences her first Girl Guide camp.
#2082936 by SandraLynn

and

Just One Of Many "Christastrophes"

(13+)
A re-vision/ re-write: One of many parenting predicaments....
#2045375 by SandraLynn

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July 17, 2017 at 6:10pm

#915619

Confetti...

Okay, here I am sitting before the keyboard once again... Last night, Sunday to be exact, the blogging Gods were capricious, and cruel. Twice, I typed my blog entry, and twice, poof, it disappeared. Why, oh why? Anyway, I shall attempt yet again to compose and post my blog....so, Here's The Sunday News for July 16th... PROMPT: Not really a news article , but I don't feel great tonight and the news lately is getting old and kinda depresses me, so you get this instead. What would you do with 200 pounds of confetti?

I'm kinda having difficulty picturing this amount. Okay, I mean I know 200 pounds is a lot weight-wise, but what does it look like? Um, would that fit snuggly into a briefcase, or a suitcase, or a steamer trunk? It' s probably larger than a toaster, right? Is this stuff loose, or packed? Do I need a shovel, or a scoop?

Anyway, I thought all of this confetti would have been difficult to create with just one handheld paper-punch. Whoa, that's a great deal of tiny paper pieces!

Since, Norb aka Fivesixer

isn't feeling too chipper, I wish to cheer him up. I propose I find/build a giant 'Thinking of You' card, and stuff it with the entire wad of confetti. If he's not a tad happier after opening and initiating a glorious cascade of shimmery confetti, he'll at least be more aware of his reflexes and his breathing. A good scare surprise never hurt anyone. Hmm, I suppose the mailing fees might be a wee bit extravagant. My local post office clerks weigh everything, and this super greeting would most likely qualify as a parcel. Okay, it's technically a confetti/letter bomb, but I don't relish advertising its contents with a big label, 'Caution, Contents Under Pressure'. Hmmm. I also wonder how big Norb's mailbox might be...

In August, my son is taking the marital plunge with an outdoor park wedding. Imagine the spectacle I could create with a confetti cannon. Just after the relevant parties exchange their sacred vows, I could unleash the dramatic power and glory of this weapon. Oh, the awe it would inspire! I can see the glittering, colourful bombardment of the confetti cloud. It would most definitely be more subdued than a twenty-one gun salute.

Then again, a confetti piñata might be fun at the reception... After drinking, some guests gravitate towards swinging anyway.

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