Today’s prompt: torture without pain
Considering most young children these days cart their cell phones to all corners of
their universe, interact and play popular video games countless hours, tis hard to
imagine the extreme reactions to loss of a battery charger.
https://lindaghill.com/2020/11/18/one-liner-wednesday-torture-without-pain/
I can’t believe tis nearing noon hour already. I wish night hours flew by at
Nascar speeds.
Ahead lies an issue to resolve: ‘The yearly update of my anti-virus software set on auto-
renew.’
Fee deducted from bank account (check) – confirmation e-mail (check)
The OMG moment . . .
Pressed the download button – looked up – URL address popped up states
‘not a secure site’.
WHAT??
Ah this should be fun since rarely (especially these days) can you be connected to
and converse with an actual human.
It’s been quite an interesting weekend and today the WP Reader keeps jumping thus
no idea what I’ve missed the last 24 hours.
Before I leave and start the resolution process, I thought I’d share the contents of
a text received on a cell phone only a few have the number thereof.
A job offer:
If interested in employment for this state agency please forward a photo copy
of both sides of three different identification cards listed plus a recent picture of
yourself.
Unbelievable!!
“A beautiful surprise – nominated by a fellow blogger for ‘The Blogger Recognition Award‘.
Thank you dear friend for choosing me as one of your nominees.
I consider this nomination to be quite an honor bestowed upon me by a well–penned writer.
The Rules:
Today’s prompt word: ring
Cell phone conversation – fictitious name . . .
Ring – Ring – Ring
Me: ‘Hello’
Crista: ‘Hi, how are you?’
Me: ‘With whom am I speaking?
Crista: ‘It’s your friend, Crista.’
Passing thought = OH!
Me: ‘Sorry I didn’t recognize your voice.’ -‘I’m doing okay.’ – ‘And how are you?’
Crista: ‘My days are so busy.’ – ‘I keep meaning to ring your number then it’s too
late to call.’
Passing thought = REALLY!
A short conversation – my new practice for long overdue callers – 10 minutes max.
Ring – Ring – Ring
Me: ‘Sorry to cut our catching up short – there’s an incoming call on my
other cell phone.’
Crista: ‘Okay, let’s stay in contact.’
Passing thought: I WOULDN’T COUNT ON IT.
The above is how I feel towards the few who were part of my face-to-face life for
25 to 35 years who fail to call then feeling guilty contact me with what I consider
a fake explanation.
You promised you’d be there for me. Remember?? Then you disappeared
from my life.
If I call you I can count on leaving a voice message and if lucky a return call in 3 to 4
days.
There are many sayings to read with regard on how you allow others to treat you.
Interesting though people dislike when you give them a taste of their own
behavior.
No, I haven’t heard from Crista in over two years and I refuse to call her since it was
always I who took the initiative.
I doubt I’m mistaken about the definition of friendship being a two-way street.
I’m certain though there’ll be a Christmas card in my mailbox again this year.
Sorry, the intended recipient will place it unopened in the trash same as year 2019.
It was nice knowing you – how quickly people forget promises to another who fell
on hard times.
https://lindaghill.com/2020/11/13/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-14-2020/
Each morning I access my computer for a short period of time prior to
fixing breakfast.
I pick and choose what to read, often scrolling thru a few paragraphs before
moving onto another selection.
Today an article caught my eye (a fact) it had my name written all over it.
The former joyful gal for many years, amidst periods of turmoil, no longer
likes herself.
And then I read how a woman going through a divorce revealed to her
close friends she can’t be happy for others.
Bingo!!
She stated her true feelings and this admission of truth made her friends feel
uncomfortable.
Yes, I’ve experienced the same feeling.
It was never about self-pity rather hope for a bit of support and understanding.
I learned to never expect anything from another individual.
From the contents of this morning’s article I assumed perhaps it better to lie.
Wow!!
This certainly wouldn’t be a good habit to form this late in life.
I thought what on earth can I do about my own personal predicament.
On the internet I found several responses to my search for the top
10 stressors and a list of things that steal your joy.
Fortunately I was able to print it out since although I don’t suffer from
ADHD my attention span is shorter compared to earlier years.
The critical voice in my head’s purpose, to find fault with everything I do,
appears to be operating in overdrive.
You want to try something new automatically a prediction of failure.
I thought I did something well then thought how it could have been done
better.
Chronic stress is actively turning into anxiety and some degree of depression.
Once upon a time I used to wish I’d never been born followed by the belief
I’d never live past age 21.
It’s amazing how a person’s childhood can affect their thinking for the rest
of their life.
I don’t wish to participate and ‘spill my guts’ or ‘hang out dirty family
laundry’.
Sad but true is I’ve been privy to the majority of major stressors on those lists.
Life isn’t fair for all.
Although I’ve accepted the truth that ‘bad things happen to good people
people’ it hasn’t exactly made my life easier to endure each day.
I’m a firm believer that no person who hasn’t experienced the same
negative events can actually know how you feel.
Today I’ll end with a note about Friday the 13th, a day dreaded by superstitious
people. This is a true personal experience.
While enjoying an afternoon playing Bingo at the local senior center, a friend
sitting at the table expressed her concern about this date.
I told her, “Don’t worry Dolores, it’s just a day and bad luck can happen any day.”
Once home my affirmation of positivity turned amuck when I opened my mailbox
and found a letter of legal concern, another court appearance unless I agree to
stated terms.
I couldn’t believe the person with whom I’d spent most of my life would be onboard
with the plan to financially destroy me. (Round #4)
Small wonder I learned to distrust family members plus a few certain friends.
Live and learn.
Today’s words: pleasure – envy – dream
American dream
Happiness spouse home children
Motherhood pleasure
Golden years envy couples
Decades remain together
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2020/11/12/three-things-challenge-417/
3:52 a.m.
Awaken
Still tired – bit confused
Dang tenant lacks consideration
Recipient
Life full deceit
Desperately seeks
Winner be versus admission defeat
Words penned
Mini-story begins
Additional notes topic wisdom
Another chapter versed Ageism
I didn’t realize yesterday was ‘National Forget-Me-Not Day’ until I brought up
the page of my favorite senior center early this morn.
The post must have been incoming the latter portion of the day thus I missed it.
No e-cards sent nor received, no special phone calls nor a quite popular way to say
‘I miss you’ – ‘I remember you’ by sending a packet of Forget-Me-Not seeds via mail.
What’s happened to humans? We forget to remember.
Perhaps a calendar of what each day is special for would be a wonderful
holiday gift.
It’s interesting how a bad experience can alter one’s mood.
Yesterday I asked my hometown group a question with regard to vehicle
inspection stickers and extensions.
I was thankful to the intelligent individuals who replied; however, the group
administrator (name foreign to me) commented I should inquire at the RMV.
It’s interesting how a bit of power from someone younger goes straight to
their head.
Early afternoon while still sunny and balmy I proceeded to the mechanic’s
garage and the sticker good for one year is now adhered on my vehicle’s
windshield.
Today – hey I’m blogging about myself – a page from the daily diary.
I did some writing – three people received e-mails from me as I found it’s best
not to procrastinate when the opportunity arises to write them.
Reading news articles, writing mini-letters – I shouldn’t have sat down on the
couch with my notebook. Why?
No lunch rather took an early p.m. nap. Oh, lovely!!
I’m near 100% certain this post is far from what I would have written had I
remained awake earlier today.
Tired I think I’ll close rather than continue to babble out loud. I realize anyone
who reads this can’t actually hear my voice; they can form their opinion though
based on my thoughts typed here.
Silhouettes thru mist
Potential danger awaits
Loch ness monster – T-rex
Warning fail heed felled tree narrows
Approaching chasm walk on water
Out of question – oops – kerplunk
https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/11/09/what-do-you-see-54-2-november-20/
Today’s questions: post-election
Question: Have the results of the US Presidential election left you feeling relieved,
apprehensive, hopeful or some other emotion?
Answer: apprehensive as I read the possibilities that ‘may’ lie ahead for citizens.
Question: Have you been surprised at all by the emotions and reactions of others
regarding the results?
Answer: No, people form their own opinions and if you don’t agree with
them then best you ‘walk on eggshells’ and refrain from the topic of politics.
https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/truthful-tuesday-november-10th-2020/
Today’s prompt: famous quote
“Practice what you preach” – first thought came to mind.
I accessed the internet to find out to whom I should accredit this quote.
To my surprise it was ‘Jesus’ who spoke those words in his teachings about legalism.
Matthew 23:2-3
I’ve been a firm believer my entire life of treating others in the same manner you
wish them to treat you.
To my dismay this thinking doesn’t hold true as many talk the talk only don’t walk
the walk.
No, individuals are first to give instructions to someone on how to behave only
they fail to follow their own words.
This makes them hypocrites and sadly our world is chaulk full of those types.
Word count: 113 to 114 (numbers inclusive)
https://christinebialczak.com/2020/11/10/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-11-10-2020/
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