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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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Jeff is Gru in #2343485

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 is Gru in #2343485

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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Wordsmitty ✍️

Jan 20, 2025 at 11:44pm
In response to "Cookie Time "

YES!

Dorianne

Jan 5, 2025 at 11:42pm
In response to "A Party with Class"

Thank you for your read and like comment. I hope to be ready to work at writing good and entertaining blogs. Have a nice week.

August 15, 2025 at 6:01pm

#1095352

Wizard of Oz and Judy

Day 3925
This prompt can have many people stand up and comment, "No. I like ______ (you fill in) better. I have enjoyed The Wizard of Oz since I was young many years ago. Yes it has imagination, suspense, and outstanding, memorable characters. Dorothy, the heroine, aka Judy Garland, sang the most lovely song, (Over the Rainbow)
It was well done. Maybe people liked it so much that it took them out of the worries and real world that they were trying to forget, just for a while.
Give credit where credit is due. It was and still is popular. I hope the children will sit still through this classical movie. It was and still is a classic.
But on the list that I looked up, the others were:
1. Titanic
2. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
3.The Wizard of Oz
4. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
5. The Lord of the Rings
6. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
7. Terminator 2: Judgement Day
8. The Lion King
9. The Godfather
10. The Jesus Film.

Note that some movies are more for adults than children. So one must decide to rent and watch or wait until their children grow up. Since my house is completely adult filled, we have no problems with that.
Now for the Oz movie favorite character, it would be Dorothy, aka Judy Garland. At that time Judy or Miss Frances Gumm was very talented but had a tragic life. Look it up for yourself. As Dorothy, she portrayed a child who lived with an aunt and uncle and just did things her way. (Almost sounds like me.) But as a performer, she won awards and acted with others like Mickey Rooney.
Here's to the little Dorothy who wanted to go home, wore those beautiful red slippers and even killed a witch by throwing water on her. What a girl! What a dream! What a movie!!!

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