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I do what I want when I can with what I have.

It takes a lot of time and effort to write and edit. WdC isn't very useful unless you are at the basic or, better yet, upgrade level. That costs... not much... but some people, especially the young and old, are poor. Writing and traveling are my priorities and passions; but, others need financial support just for a place to sleep or food to eat.

Getting published? It may take 100 submissions, half of them rejections, the other half ignored, to even hope to get published. Connections help. Academic status? MFA? Name recognition (if you are already famous...), nepotism, money... In the end it takes money to edit, submit, promote...

To innerlight (Grace) "August 7 23"  Why don't I submit? It takes more effort and energy than I have to spare. If I had a secretary... then I would.

At my age "I don't have to do anything" but how would that be different than being dead? So... I do what I want when I can with what I have. I can't live someone else's life.

So I write and I travel because I want to and I can.

Ah... grammar! A bane for every writer, especially if they speak a dialect, or use language creatively. Poets are often a target of the grammar police. Essays in English? Don't get me started... .

Rain? I grew up in a damp climate; but, I've lived in dry dusty places. I prefer the rain. Until it floods. I live on the 8th floor.

To tracker "Invalid Entry"  I'ts, very, easy, to, remember, when, to, use, comma's, when, you, use, them, all, th' time. Apostrophe's, not, so, easy... ... ...

After three days of drizzle here... sun. I prefer partly cloudy days with an occasional sprinkle. I'd do well in Ireland.

But it's the south-west Monsoon Season here (I think). Soon it will shift (no promises) and the threat of typhoons, heavy rains and flooding will become an issue.

For me personally? Good drying day for the hung laundry.

I changed shoes. The sandals were perfect for this climate until it rained. Slipping and sliding is great for children but not for those who easily bruise; and with age, broken bones need to be avoided.

I can see a hospital from my balcony; another is within walking distance. I go further to get my hair cut. But, I don't want to pay a visit and learn about the Thai medical system first hand.

To QueenNormaJean maybesnow?! (NormaJean) "A Big Complaint"  0O0O0... Use the spray on the bugs?

Just don't OD... someone may be blocking the way to the ER... just saying...

I'm more careful with my movements now. Age does that. No twisting, turning, jumping... nothing quick or thoughtless. I work out every morning to get out of bed (movement is life) and to maintain what I have left (youth abandoned me decades ago). My mind keeps track of this in my blog... my body in other ways. Some days I swear it mumbles "revenge".

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