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A terminal for all blogs coming in or going out. A view into my life. |
Started July 1st 2019 for contests, etc. as other blogs are filling up and have other purposes. ![]() ![]() I'm starting a new blog because
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I've started an appendix (I no longer have one personally) to keep track of my Space Cadet journals for Space Blog. It's a work constantly under construction. Mind the mess.
I needed to start a folder for contests as there are so many deadlines and details to remember.
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At first, I declined to read the responses to this prompt as the idea that we should even consider formulating a conspiracy is not acceptable to me. Now, it is 11/29: *sent* Sandy "Paranoia" ![]() Sonali: "Conspiracy - #30DBC" ![]() Marvilla "A story I’ve been told" ![]() ![]() Kathie "WDC 30 Day Blogging Nov. 20 The Fantastic Voyage" ![]() Mike "Reporting live from New Jersey... [30 DBC entry]" ![]() Sox "November 20, 2021" ![]() ![]() Petra "The Bermuda Triangle excists" ![]() ![]() Jenn: "Invalid Entry" ![]() Sumojo "It’s a conspiracy " ![]() Cappucine "Platonic " ![]() Robert "People Eating Tasty Animals" ![]() Viv "Truth/Lies" ![]() |
30dbc29 *sent* Ray "Shuffling Off the Mortal Coil" ![]() ![]() *sent* Norma Jean "September 29 - 30 DBC - and this was Nov 29th" ![]() ![]() Jenn "Invalid Entry" ![]() Viv "Accomplishments A Legacy" ![]() Sonali "How we remembered Mom - #30DBC" ![]() Marvilla "Life’s accomplishments " ![]() Robert "Future Perfect" ![]() ![]() Sumojo "It’s almost over" ![]() ![]() QP "Satisfaction" ![]() ![]() ![]() Kathie "WDC 30 Day Blogging Nov. 29, 2021" ![]() ![]() Petra "Just continue..." ![]() ![]() Cappucine "moribund" ![]() ![]() Mike "Lebensende [30 DBC entry]" ![]() Sox "November 29, 2021" ![]() |
*sent* Ray: "Well written. Answer? Playing vaguebook*... there are paradigms out there wherein cooperation and a sense of unity with everything and everyone is paramount, and tribalism and consumption (read destruction) are not. Excellent take on yesterday's prompt. You mention 'power' and I think that's part of the equation but there is also a belief in 'magic' in the sense that a sorcerer with a magical wand will take care of it all without any effort on our part, as opposed to the notion that we have answers within our grasp if we seek them and then work on them. *Americanism is not the answer." re "Uncivilization" ![]() ?QP: "It's good to share personal examples to make the intangible seem tangible. ![]() ![]() ?Sonali: "But the voice in my head / Is on full time, my dear! Great insight and hope for a way forward. I was 'spoiled'. No maid... just no insistance that anything get done and little patience to teach the unreachable me. Unfortunately, I'm still that way. With minor editing there's probably a poetry contest for this. ![]() ![]() Viv: "Congratulations on getting through this month (in spite of interruptions and obstacles)." re "Intangible" ![]() Robert: "Yes... I'll be keeping an eye out for your blog about freedom*. (here's a hole for you) *Why do I get the feeling that the definition is not the same as what is bantered about in public discourse? Hmm. " re "Life, The Universe, and Everything" ![]() Sumojo: "Back in the day I watched Project Runway... make an outfit out of car parts? Not a problem for some. " re "It’s magic" ![]() Jenn: "Northern European "Christmas" is mostly pagan imho. The Christian aspect is muted at best. In the West (America) it's just a transplanted cultural holiday that's been commercialized. Seasonal holidays: planting, harvesting, resting, make perfect sense... when they are freely celebrated... instead of 'owned'." re "Invalid Entry" ![]() ?Cappucine: "I may seem deliberate (when I can focus or plan). I'm definitely emotional ... or am I? I may seem creative at times but I don't have great creative talents. Of the 4 skills you mentioned: problem-solving, critical thinking, making connections, finding patterns; I'm especially good at sensing connections and patterns." re "Create Me " ![]() Petra: "Yeah... sounds too much like my reality. ![]() ![]() Marvilla: "It [faith] helps me to keep a better attitude. God blesses me abundantly so that I can give to others. See you after surgery. ![]() ![]() Sandy: "Oh... you are asking far too much! Sleep? That's for the Dead. They have the spare time. I do write down snippets when I'm not overwhelmed. It helps if I'm depressed or bored. Or inspired. Not much ispiration around here recently." re "Creativity" ![]() Mike: "11th Chapter = Faith Chapter? I listened to both songs. I wasn't raised around either types of music in a very German Lutheran/Catholic town. I'm sure that in our town the Epistle of James was more in style in the 60s with its emphasis on deeds, rather than Twila Paris' sing and dance style of the 90s based on faith-only. My town was old-fashioned. The first song seems to be consistant with what you share about your beliefs." re "Faith [30 DBC entry]" ![]() Sox: "Magic... and the answer is ... the universe may not agree. Also, what seemed magical 50 years ago may be taken for granted today." re "November 28, 2021" ![]() |
GIVEN OUT 30 LAST DAY ![]() ![]() 29 END OF LIFE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 28 INTANGIBLE ![]() ![]() 27 NO-MASK-KARLY ![]() ![]() 26 FREE WRITE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 25 THANKFULLY ![]() ![]() 24 BAD TEACHER ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23 IT's A JOKE ![]() ![]() 22 TALENTED SUPER POWERS ![]() ![]() 21 CONSPIRACY ![]() ![]() 20 REGRESA A MI ![]() ![]() 19 EPIPHANY ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 18 GREAT DISRUPTION ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 17 MURDER, THEY WROTE ![]() ![]() 16 EAT ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 15 TRAVEL: a thrupling we will go ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 14 WHERE WE MEET ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 13 EUNUCHS ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 12 FEAR ![]() ![]() 11 IGOTTAGO ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 10 HEYHAY ![]() ![]() 9 CASTLE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 8 IN A DECADE ![]() ![]() 7 PRAISE/CRITICISM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 6 LOST TIME ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 DONUTS ![]() ![]() 4 MISSING ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 ALIENS ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 MUSEUM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 POSSESSIONS ![]() ![]() I didn't rate the comments as I was reading them but I have now... The bolded/orange items were 4.8; bolded/red 4.9 in my opinion. Of course, most timely entries meet the overall criteria of the challenge, therefore I awarded merit badges based on excellence in writing. Excellence was often overlooked in my high-school growing up and it's my observation that it's overlooked at WdC as well, so I award it here. |
*sent* charlieabney "You said it stronger than I ever could because this happened to you in recent past tense. You were proactive... kudos to you. Shame on the others. " re "Invalid Entry" ![]() My response to Sox: When I was younger I might have let it slide or blown up; but, at this point I'd be tempted to tell my boss, give an ultimatum if necessary (why is Karly at work!), go to the boss' boss, check in with Human Resources, if not satisfied, send an email to the CEO, cc/ corporate lawyer, cc/personal lawyer, cc/union lawyer, cc/department of health (local, regional, state). They can fight among themselves as to who will pay when they're sued. I do feel for Karly, as I don't know what personal issues she's dealing with and what options she may have at her disposal. But, it's up to HR to figure that out. After 2 years of covid they should have protocols in place. If not... they need to be publicly rebuked. ![]() ![]() Sandy: My reality. I mouth breathe because my nose gets blocked; a mask is uncomfortable at times. I manage, others do too. // My opinion. The company has had over a year to implement policies regarding covid. Masks should be mandatory when you are coughing or sneezing. Period. // Does Karly have covid? It doesn't matter. She should not be in the office sick. Everything else is an excuse. "Karly Cooties" ![]() Robert: "Yep. I don't care about why K is sneezing or coughing at this point. Wear a mask or go home. Does she/he want to argue? Go home or you're fired. Companies are assinine if they don't have policies by now." "Go Home" ![]() Cappucine: "Harlow Flick makes a valid point. This prompt may be pointless in other parts of the world where illness and disease are not politicized and individuality isn't a supreme virtue trumping other people's rights. I like your response because 1. it is direct. 2. it is based on your reality." "No Time for Karly" ![]() Sonali: "Yes, I hopefully would do likewise; however, I haven't worked for years. These days I might create quite a ruckus. Only one problem for many... and I know this has arisen in India and Thailand: "no work = no eat". ![]() ![]() Sumojo: "There are reasons why people work while ill. One is "no work = no eat". This became a problem in India and Thailand as well as in USA as the gig-economy collapsed. Artists, especially performing artists, were devastated. That said, Karly should be sent home. No excuses accepted during a pandemic. And maskless? Don't get me started..." "Leave the room" ![]() QP: "We get a lot of colds in the cold cold North. So, it isn't necessarily serious. But... But... I'm not as nice as you are. These days I might just start a ruckus... sick & no mask = attitude I shouldn't have to deal with. Too much is at risk." "Sick Karly" ![]() Jenn: "I so want to be in Thailand. Less covid. Or in Taiwan. Less bad attitude. In February 2020 everyone masked up before they were asked to do so. I was there. For some folks "no work = no eat". My friends in the gig-economy have been desperate. 40+ years ago when I first lived in Kansas people were kind and considerate. Perhaps no longer. People wonder why governments issue mandates; Karly is one of the reasons why. Some people cannot be cajoled; they have to be told. You are right about roads. Glad you can avoid most of the nonsense, not everyone can. ![]() ![]() Viv: Karly is sick. She should wear a mask because coughing and sneezing can make others ill. A mask will not kill her; her germs may kill others. It's called being considerate. She should probably have stayed home because she's sick (even a non-lethal cold is miserable)."Fear Or Lack Of" ![]() Petra: For most of the World masking and staying-home-while-sick is called being considerate. In much of the US you would be personally attacking her freedoms... "Home, immidiately!" ![]() Mike: Yes, there are plenty of people in Montana who would curse you; but, most would tell you to mind your own business. HR and Security gonna have a fun time with Karly. Montana is basically anti-mask and anti-vax, even here in Missoula. Quite anti-science with Q-supporters just north of here running the show. Yep... you better be looking for a new and safer job. "Bless you? Maybe. [30 DBC entry]" ![]() Kat? It amazed me how quickly the government in Taiwan responded to the urgent need for masks as the populace demanded them before any mandate. Sick folks just wear masks... and no one wanted to get sick. But... I suspect that the people are just more compliant, more rational and much better grounded in science. Americans are more argumentative/defiant, emotional and ignorant. "30 day blogging-Nov 27, 2021" ![]() |
*Sonali: "I never quite thought of a maid that way; but, it makes perfect sense to have a maid who also likes flowers, pets, children... anything that needs that extra attention. Our culture tend to depict maids as 'hired help' or 'workers' from the adult perspective of too much to do, too few hands to do it. There is another paradigm which depicts maids as extended family... but never considers that they may have a family of their own. You provide a "child's view" of a maid-as-a-person taking care of you, including the emotional need to connect. There are very few Americans who could share this perspective. Thank you." re "Letting my fingers type - #30DBC" ![]() *Cappucine: "Nicely done. I vote for Josiecat, coffee, a snooze. I love the smell of rain, the sound of rain, the caress of rain on my face. "Tricolons are one of the most powerful rhetorical devices. There is something almost magical about the number three." A quote by someone, from some time, found you-know-where." re "tricolonic " ![]() *Marvilla: "White flag? Only one? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() QP: {c:}"I had no limit on credits ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Viv: {c:}"I do not believe in two gods, so I don't blame everything on the devil-made-me/he/she/it-do-it. Americans have chosen to divide themselves into tribes and attach labels as if Life were a TV show called Survivor with a false-god-like-emperor hired to say 'you're fired'. I'm not being robbed of my freedoms by considering others as important as myself; I'm not being robbed of my community when I choose to avoid them when I'm not feeling well (like this past Monday); I do not consider my fellow human beings as being robbers because they don't look like me, talk like me or call God by another name. In a world where anyone can kill anyone and justify it because 'i was scaired' we all die. But... that's not the world I see out my window nor is it my vision of any world I wish to visit." re "On My Mind" ![]() Sue: {c:}"I should've done... but didn't... so... I had no plans on going out today so I forgot that it's Black Friday. Another (more valid) reason for not venturing out! ![]() ![]() Robert: {c:}"I only use debit card. It does seem to be true that banks don't care if someone steals your money; they're very picky about their own money however. Still, my bank went to bat for me. I may have to get a credit card however. Paying it off every month is an issue because I'm not good at keeping track of anything. " re "Busted" ![]() Petra: {c:}"This. Now I understand why you've been as quiet as a ghost around here. It's as if you have been numbed. I gently offer this as a joke: "Invite SandraLynn Team Florent! over to speak with those Dust Bunnies. She has a way with them, might be able to entice them to move over to her museum by setting up a special exhibit for Dusty Dutch Bunnies." En serio... I have similar issues. Other than reading blogs and commenting I've accomplished very little and barely have stepped outside the whole month of November. But... I have two Thai TV series that came out with new episodes this week and ... *sigh* ..." re "An awful month" ![]() Apondia: {c:}"I love short walks in a blizzard. Good old lake-effect. ![]() ![]() ![]() SandySnow: {c:}"Soooooooo Canadian. Chapeau... I've been wearing my hat-with-flaps every day when it's cold. I have pair of mittens in the coat/jackets/winter-wear. Even a short journey bothers my old hands in ways that it wouldn't have decades ago. I grew up in the snowbelt, usually off of Lake Erie, which pommeled Apondia today, but also Huron and occasionally Ontario. I did love the first snow and we seldom went a November without one. One year we got through to the 30th! Whomp. 18" where I lived, over 2 feet where Fivesixer grew up, clear blue sky golfing weather north of us. Nothing quite like lake effect. ![]() ![]() Sox: {c:}"Well, now we learn a bit more. I do wonder where in the chronology it fits. Early on? Earlier? It does show insight into her character and what is valued on this world: affiliation and reputation." re "November 26, 2021" ![]() Mike: {c:}"Something is always forgotten! ![]() ![]() To Blimprider: I am NOT a judge for the 30dbc... but I decided to comment on all entries. There may be close to 500 by Monday. I recruited (not my job); I cheerleaded (not my job); I cajoled, reminded and even communicated to owners, judges, participants (not my job); I gave out badges (not my job) and need to give out over 40+ merit badges this weekend based on the quality of a particular entry (still NOT my job). I decided to make a difference; whether I have succeeded can be assessed come December. I will make suggestions before January. But on December 1st I can walk away (and keep walking and not look back) if that is my choice. All that said, I will have made someone happy this November and whether that matters to anyone else or not... it matters to me. 5249 |
I'm grateful that it's the 25th and November 30dbc is almost over. Also, that merit badges are half-off. Will give out a bunch. *Cappucine: "My go-to tea is oolong. ![]() ![]() Viv: "Keeping it simple. Everything else is like icing on the cake." re "Thankful List" ![]() Robert: "I do what I want all the time at home, so it was a surprise when our janitor was cleaning at 11 a.m. ... on a Thursday! Holiday hours was all he could say. I did get to take my shower. Whew... Billie Jo and I ate our turkey-provolone sandwiches and lemon-merengue. It's hard living alone with nowhere much to go. Every place is closed. I did like the old poem. " re "Putting the Attitude Back in Gratitude" ![]() Sonali: "I loved the washing machine. I'd settle for a balcony to hang my wash outside. I also like that you point out your privilege. America is deeply divided into tribes with privilege... or with none. Americans will not even acknowledge this. " re "Gratitude - #30DBC" ![]() ?QP: "You are blessed and willing to state that. Blogging allows writers to get to know each other. I see your comments spread around so thanks for building community." re "Thankfulness" ![]() Sue: "Many humans think that they are self-sufficient and that their personal freedom to do what they want when they want to do it is more important than the community's continued existence and welfare. Kudos to Western Australia." re "Grateful " ![]() Petra: "I'm glad he 'takes you out'. I don't get offers like that... " re "My companion" ![]() Sox: "I am grateful I had someone to share lunch with me." re "November 25, 2021" ![]() Sandy: "I have no family close... which is sad... and at the moment no close family... which is sadder." re "Grateful Pickings" ![]() Mike: "Yes, you are blessed with family and great memories. ![]() ![]() Jenn: "Well, I'm thankful that you're here as well! You were missed for a couple days. Maverick as in Mav? Ricky? Rick... or "Verick the Maver" when he grows up to be a goth prince... Neat name. Easy but not common. Covid is still raging here... I will only find out who has died when I emerge from my cocoon. ![]() ![]() 5247 |
Bad *Ray: nordic noir "They showed me how to survive but not how to live. My words exactly. This is a prologue to the genre Nordic Noir. Whether auto-biographical or fictional it's devastating, stark and evocative. Jo Nesbø and Henning Mankell would be proud of you. " re "Another Brick in the Wall" ![]() *Sonali: judged "Yeah, like QP pointed out... I feel my temp rising just reading this. Again, a personal experience and the wisdom to not hate all teachers. When I was in university, I excelled at geology; but, a friend's death just before midterms meant I couldn't focus and I got a C. I can't remember what I said to my prof but he told me that he knew that I knew the material and that he would give me an A if I aced the final. I was the only student, including geology majors, who got an A in that class. ![]() ![]() *QP: bullying by classmates and a teacher "Clear-as-a-bell memory, isn't it? ![]() ![]() ?Robert: personal "Kinda like Old White Men telling Young Black Women that their herstory doesn't matter as much as hisstory. Don't ever think that there aren't White Christian Nationalists and Nativists trying to wipe us out. When White Leaders talk about Legacy Americans... what do you think they're talking about? " re "I Did Nazi That" ![]() Viv: "I think 'meanness' matters as in 'dark-matter'. But kindness overcomes. That said, I wear black to perform poetry. ![]() ![]() Sox: "I think Life and Death play good cop bad cop. Death is the kinder of the two." re "November 24, 2021" ![]() Sue: "Some teachers need to find another profession, but that's true for every job. I could've been a teacher of upper grades or university, never middle-school." re "That’s easy" ![]() Mike: "Yes... at a time when teachers weren't encouraged to know their students I suppose... I wonder how many times I didn't get into trouble because the teacher knew me well." re "Faculty foe [30 DBC entry]" ![]() Cappucine: "Oh... Psalm 137 verse 9. "Blessed is he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks." The OT of the Bible is cruel. I would say that Christians should know better, but many don't. The Wiblins of Lincolnshire go back a long ways (1200?). Hint: they weren't Buddhists. And like many, some came to Australia as convicts." re "Miss Wiblin" ![]() Sandy: "Teachers from hell. I do understand the wife-doppelganger thing; but, the dean should've understood that the problem belonged to the prof, not you." re "No Love Lost" ![]() Petra: "Yes. ![]() ![]() Marvilla: "Well, the good news is that you have the self-control you didn't have growing up. ![]() ![]() Kathie: religious diversity "I ran into both [groups] in small ways that I don't remember. The North was no more open than the South. " re "30 day Blogging-Nov 24, 2021" ![]() Jenn: "Oh... how our younger selves made mistakes, both of commission and omission. ![]() ![]() |
23 noviembre. *Mike: "Gallows humor, but you make your point. In Thai/Lao culture it is mandatory to be polite (rudeness is ungrammatical). In Guatemala one always asks about the family first before business. In some cultures you make jokes about yourself but not about others. Humor like so many things is cultural. Thanks for insight into a world I know nothing about. " re "Testing...testing... [30 DBC entry]" ![]() ?Cappucine: "I did enjoy these. They work best as a quip in normal conversation as there is no narrative. It's prolly Et-wœn Wut-wœn in Thai (d > t at the end of syllables; r > n). The first one is totally unexpected and gross and that's what makes it special. ![]() ![]() Viv: "I don't watch American TV and when I watch programs from other countries I avoid mere juvenile silliness because I don't find it funny. So, I don't tell jokes. However, I do appreciate wit and anything that will make me smile. And there is plenty to smile about. ![]() ![]() Robert: "Did not know the word gelotology, so I learned something. And audience... totally in agreement. I don't have the same sense of humor as most folks at WDC so it should be no surprise that I don't care for these types of jokes." re "Gelotology" ![]() Sonali: "Re HP emoticons/merit badges I suspect that there might be copyright issues but I would like to see one of each house. ![]() ![]() Sue: "Hmm... I find many young women here dismissive. So... it's funny to a point. Beyond that? It borders on hurtful mockery." re "Hilarious " ![]() QP: "Deer in headlights... very common. There will be another interview. ![]() ![]() Petra: " ![]() ![]() Sox: "I travel... some things really aren't clear. But when in Barcelona ... learn a few words of Catalan." re "November 23, 2021" ![]() Sandy: "I grew up with those kind of jokes... which is why I'm not fond of jokes. Carrie collecting blond jokes sounds like fun fun though. Did she ever do the hair flip while telling them?" re "Just Kidding" ![]() Marvilla: "I have little sense of American humor. I don't tell jokes. ![]() ![]() Ray: "Can you please hold my hand... ![]() ![]() |
Talented...again. We've seen this prompt before. *Sue: "That look... hypnotic or not. ![]() ![]() ![]() ?Sandy: "I do think you're on to something here. My prob? Apparently 20 year old Gen Z are having the same communication problems as teenagers. Not to forget their older siblings who won't speak to you unless you have an appointment and permission. And their parents? Too busy to just chat with anyone unless you're 'someone', have $$$, willing to buy whatever they're selling or are old friends from grade school. And old geezers like me? Paranoid of strangers. Terrified of immigrants. So... breaking through barriers is a great gift, an awesome super-power. ![]() ![]() ![]() ?Robert: "I remember hurt and pain but not necessarily anything useful. In high school over 50 years ago I walked home with Jim Schwartz. We lived 4 houses apart. He said something along the lines of, "You're a nice guy, but..." Stik's comment reminded me of that. Well written. Nice blend of facts, myths and experience." re "Powered Up" ![]() ?Cappucine: "Funny. I had to look it up. The answer is 'yes' for a very small group of people. Flexibility, arm length and, apparently most importantly, the length of your tongue make this super-power possible. " re "Drum Roll " ![]() Apondia: "I remember comics and comic books but I seldom had access to comic books. I read encyclopedia. Ah... what childhood didn't teach me. " re "I Wonder" ![]() Kathie: "I don't think that the divisions will heal as long as folks don't believe in conversation. Many are fearful of what they don't understand and won't take the time to talk about it. One thing about the former president... he knew how to manipulate fears for political gain. Same with race and religion. Lots of fear. Tucker Carlson's "Legacy Americans" and Flynn's "Christian America" would be great topics but... better turkey on the plate than spit and anger." re "WDC 30 Day Blogging Nov. 22, 2021" ![]() Viv: "Even a kind word or hug can be a super power. ![]() ![]() Sonali: "Ah... a descendant or disciple of that Great Hufflepuff, Scamander? I do think the animals protecting you is a nice idea. " re "Animals - #30DBC" ![]() Mike: "Well, at least it's doable and you have fun doing it. Can you twist "qoph" ... because the only not-a-word I can come up with is an alternative spelling of a WDC taboo word... just saying. ![]() ![]() Sox: "I liked this but the ending was jarring. It ended with "it took me a little while to realize anger wasn't reliable." What followed could be on the next page where Raen works on her mind moving 'things' without the anger. As always, I'm intrigued." re "November 22, 2021" ![]() QP: "Being able to read people is a great gift. In Costa Rica I had to learn how to read faces, especially eyes because verbal responses weren't sufficient. Especially useful in the workplace." re "A Fictional Special Ability" ![]() Marvilla: "A smiling empath... a great combination. People prolly listen to your advice. I immediately thought of a Thai Buddhist monk who exhibits that in a TV series." re "Drum Roll " ![]() ![]() |