I keep trying to figure out why in the world it’s so hard for me to get back on here… I think maybe I’ve developed an allergy to the internet! I say that kind of tongue-in-cheek, but it seems like every time I get on the bloomin’ net all I hear is bad news. It has taken a lot of the joy out of life these days. I’ve become far too serious for my own good! And I find myself seeking out animal stories! They make me smile. LOL
What’ll it be, sailor!
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I know it sounds silly to be too serious, but I think of so many issues these days. I need to stay far away from the news! Here’s an example:
I’m getting ready for an appointment this morning and I found myself thinking about all the refugees coming to the US because they want the possibility of having a better life — or at least a safer one (though THAT’S up for grabs these days). And I found myself wondering what things especially would they be looking for in a life here. My first thought? WATER! Enough to drink, enough to cook with, to bathe in, to wash their clothes in. What a luxury a shower might seem to a lot of people without access to clean water.
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I’m not a person who takes their possessions, their conveniences for granted. There’s not a laundry day goes by that I don’t thank God for my washer and dryer and pray that they keep plugging along. (Our washer is 47-years-old this year!) Maybe I’m way too concerned with material things. I guess that’s why it surprised me when I thought about people not having access to the most basic necessities of life — that I always take for granted…
At any rate, that’s the way my mind works these days. It’s like that constant seriousness crowds out any thoughts of fun or creativity. Perhaps I need an internet intervention?
Btw, what do YOU think YOU would look forward to the most if you were coming to America? (I mean other than getting locked into a cage! Grrr…..)
I really MUST get out more and find some stupid stuff to do!!!
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Picture Sources:
(I apologize for missing addresses, my computer froze…)
Fatigue —
Bar Wench —
Looking for Water —
Drink! —
Catervenion —
There area lot of us who blog much less. I admit, I spend the greatest amount of my free time tracing my ancestors. And I really should do a blog post about it.
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It’s really easy to get absorbed in that, isn’t it? We have a branch of the Mormon genealogical library here in Ogden. I know a few people who spend quite a bit of time there. I don’t seem to have the patience to be able to do that.
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Good to hear from you Cheryl!
It’s good news week!
It’s good news week
Someone’s dropped a bomb somewhere
Contaminating atmosphere
And blackening the sky
It’s good news week
Someone’s found a way to give
The rotting dead a will to live
Go on and never die
Have you heard the news
What did it say?
Who’s won that race?
What’s the weather like today?
It’s good news week
Families shake the need for gold
By stimulating birth control
We’re wanting less to eat
It’s good news week
Doctors finding many ways
Of wrapping brains on metal trays
To keep us from the heat
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So are these YOUR thoughts, Opher? Quite interesting to say the least!
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Living in u.k ???.
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You mean there’s nothing in the UK they would look forward to, Margaret?
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Has its own problems Cheryl
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So I hear. I guess we’re kind of like step-twins? 😀
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I completely understand. So much of what I hear or read makes me angry and sad at the same time. Its draining. I think that’s why I was inspired to work on a fantasy piece of hope. I do appreciate your work though. Wishing you all the best as you get through this. 🤗
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So what, exactly are you working on, Lindi? Remember, I’ve been out of the loop for awhile and am TOTALLY lost in the dark! ;D
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I haven’t written much on my blog. I’ve got bits, pieces and “chapters” of a fantasy about the good in the world and people who’s good will fills the world with hope.
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I’d say we need to be reminded of that right about now! Carry on!
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Hi Calen , how are you going, sincerely hope you you are coping well…
I was in New York and Philadelphia, during April And May, I have the most wonderful time staying with my cousins in Philadelphia…..
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2019/06/08/this-is-what-matters/
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I’m still swooning over this line from your poem: And my friends, saw the liquid joy in my heart… You have such a way with words, my friend.
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Thank you dear Calen, I’m humbled by your lovely praise 😊💛
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Well just keep on writing! ❤
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I’m all for people coming here to improve their life . It ‘is those who come here to take away our life that are the problem and make it difficult for the others.
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And it’s so hard to tell the difference. So what do we do?
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