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What am I Doing Here?

by Dorianne

Rated: E · Book · Animal · #1209690

This is my first attempt to be a blogger. I hope to type a few items that you will enjoy.

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."

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Jeff

Nov 17, 2025 at 11:10pm
In response to "Movie Character but not Toy Story"

The Wizard of Oz is a great choice (although I think Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are pretty great too

Jeff

Oct 17, 2025 at 8:18pm
In response to "Overthinking"

I've found that, for myself, thinking 1-2 steps ahead isn't difficult; it's the 3+ steps ahead that I started to get overwhelmed with all the possibilities. Which probably explains why I'm not a very good chess player!

Jeff

Aug 15, 2025 at 6:19pm
In response to "Wizard of Oz and Judy"

The Wizard of Oz is great, along with all of the other films you listed!

Jeff

May 20, 2025 at 8:54pm
In response to "What am I Reading"

These all sound like great things to read! I have a couple of Pulitzer winners on my to-read list as well, most notably Trust by Hernan Diaz.

Dorianne

Apr 7, 2025 at 5:33pm
In response to "What to do?"

Happy Birthday to you.
I agree that April is a great month for birthday that is filled with warm weather and lots of friends. It has all the makings for a fun time in which one can go outdoors and visit friends you missed during bad weather time.
Enjoy! Celebrate! Soak in that vitamin D from the sun!

citruspocket

Apr 5, 2025 at 1:28pm
In response to "What to do?"

Sounds like lots of lovely plans for April! It's my birthday month too, I'm biased but I think it's the best month for a birthday

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Dorianne

Mar 31, 2025 at 10:49pm
In response to "Crafts"

Thank you to Soldier Mike for your read and special comments. I like the mention that the acronym is something personal. I would need a little help with X's or Qs. I had a Quincy in my class one time. He wasn't quick or quiet. I knew that he asked a lot of questions so 'Questioning' seemed to fit. He did not mind, and he enjoyed the word. If a person had a short name then I allowed the student to use their last name. I always wanted my students to have a good day.
These Blog writings are thought provoking and fun.
So since it is Spring, let me wish you and your family a nice Springtime. I was glad to see the last snow we had melted. I can take longer walks and go outside to write more.
Take care !

Soldier_Mike

Mar 30, 2025 at 11:40pm
In response to "Crafts"

Presenting an acronym to a friend as a birthday gift is a fine idea for a writer. It's fun for them to read, and it's personalized to boot.

Dorianne

Mar 23, 2025 at 5:24pm
In response to "It's Jean Time"

Soldier Mike
Thank you for your read and response on this blog. I usually keep my t-shirts for a long time. Then when they do not have to good as new look I either use them as undershirts to become a layer in winter or pajama wear. I have shirts that I bought when I went to different cities for the U. S. National Fencing tournaments that I qualified for. The older ones/shirts I keep as a way to remember the where and when I went.
As for the jeans, I seem to have gained a little weight since I retired from my sport. You can't lose it if you don't burn those calories. One cannot fence in jeans. A fencer must wear all white. White jeans are really hard to find. So the blue jeans are part of my travel ensemble.
My jeans are usually blue, elastic waist and not tapered in the legs. I grew up in the country so that style reminds me of home. I did not live on a farm but tried to help with yard work. Weeding flowerbeds in particular. It helped me see nature and find special animals. (baby birds, lizards, snakes, caterpillars, and such.)
Well I have shared enough and thank you for your reaction.
Have a nice day.
Happy Spring time.

Soldier_Mike

Mar 21, 2025 at 11:35pm
In response to "It's Jean Time"

Picking the right clothing can be a challenge, especially if, as you say, your preferred size regularly becomes unavailable. I have enough t-shirts to last the rest of my life (and I've owned some more than half my life), so jeans are my most "frequent" purchase; as I'm no longer part of the rough-and-tumble set, they last quite a while. Color selection's easy: black, tan or basic blue go with anything and support my severely limited fashion sense.

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January 9, 2026 at 4:46pm

#1105599

Fear!

Fear!

Day 4053
The prime word is 'fear.' It's that old shaking in your boots. Getting a dry mouth feeling. And 'frozen', not knowing what to do or where to go.
Yes you could substitute, terror, phobia, and uneasiness. Inside of you or more specifically, you have ice in your veins, or just frazzled. If you have seen any horror movie, maybe Stephen King the master of writing the horror genre, you know that word.
I have been afraid. The situation is too long to explain, but I'm here now and glad the event has passed.
How do I have the means to get past this event, symptoms and all. I bought a ring a few years ago. It was a wrap around your finger kind. It said on the top part, faith, the next part, over, and the last, fear! All together it says, "Faith over fear." And certainly giving the event over to God has been a good, calming thing for me. I think that avoiding these situations is far better than getting into trouble and needing the help I ask for. Maybe there is a story I can write for this prompt but the Almighty has helped many people in wars, impending violent event, or personal struggles. Usually someone gets that queasy feeling that one knows is a small nudge from the above source in which one should listen to. Example:
Someone gets a bad feeling when they are about to step on to an elevator. Yes there was a problem and elevator crashed and everyone died.
A few people did not get on the Titanic and were spared.
A person felt that some noise in their car was strange and when a mechanic checked it, the problem he found would have been fatal.
Maybe this is off the track a little but I would be listening to my inner voice and thankful later.
So that's it. I hope this prompt's response is better than a few before. If you want to comment, please do so nicely.
Have a good day.

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