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Nice to see a couple of

artappraiser — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 06:15:16 +0000

In reply to I know what you mean, Oxy.

Nice to see a couple of fellow fans of 100-watt incandescent light.

(Another fan once pointed out to me that one doesn't often see the phrase "he/she had a florescent personality".)

Too often, it seems, we

barefooted — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 02:44:52 +0000

In reply to Well, Barefooted, I think you

Too often, it seems, we convince ourselves that not having a clear, focused direction is a bad thing. Daily life requires that we stay on track just to keep up with it; if we take our eye off the ball we might drop something important. But you know what happens then? We forget how magical it is to just wander off for awhile ... the less direction, the better.

I don't know why the first thing we push out of the way is ourselves. It's not selfish to appreciate who you are, or what you have to give. Quite the contrary, really. Creative people, especially, get kinda cranky when they're ordinary. And it shows. That's what I tell people when I'm less than wonderful, anyway. A friend of mine has a motto - do something nice for yourself every day. Why not?

You're the heart of this place, Ramona. I've missed you.

Thanks, Ramona, you have just

Oxy Mora — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:49:17 +0000

In reply to I know what you mean, Oxy.

Thanks, Ramona, you have just expanded my world of motel survival techniques. Damn, electric blanket---what a great idea.

I know what you mean, Oxy.

Ramona — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:19:11 +0000

In reply to Ramona, sorry to hear you've

I know what you mean, Oxy. We have an "Emergency Box" that goes with us. It includes 100-watt bulbs, nightlights, disinfectant wipes and spray, flashlight, cups, bowls, etc. Oh, and chocolate, of course.

My husband is on Coumadin, a blood thinner, and he's always cold so we keep an extra electric blanket in the trunk, too. Otherwise, I would die in a fiery room.

Didn't know about the coffee grounds. I'll have to try that. Some hotels/motels have ozone machines that they'll run for about a 1/2 hour before we go in if they don't have non-smoking rooms, but any hotel or motel becomes the pits after too many days.

Ramona, sorry to hear you've

Oxy Mora — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:49:54 +0000

In reply to Well, Barefooted, I think you

Ramona, sorry to hear you've been under the weather. I miss your writing and usually positive view points, so look forward to a regenerated body and soul.

Motels are absolute killers for me. If I absolutely must stay in one I have a survival packet---assuming I'm driving. A floor fan for white noise and to help manage ambient air. Packets of coffee grounds---in the event the last available room is a smoking room, several open packets will help kill the smell. My own pillow---which I usually forget. A pair of wire cutters to kill the coke machine and ice maker which are always next to my room. Duck tape for sealing the door. And last but not least, regular light bulbs to replace the flourescents.

Up and at em, Ramona.

Well, Barefooted, I think you

Ramona — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:22:40 +0000

In reply to Just For Me

Well, Barefooted, I think you just got me out of my funk. I've been sick with a damned cold that won't stop hanging on, I've been to the ER with my damned leg (no clots, that's the main thing), I've been on the road, staying in motels for days on end, and, other than a few comments on Facebook, I've stopped writing completely.

What the heck?

I come here and lurk for a few minutes and the discussions are so overwhelming, so depressing, I can't wait to get out again. I haven't even stopped long enough to keep up with the headlines. (Sorry, Michael. Feeling a little better today so I'll catch up.)

But writing for me is a joy and I can't stay away for very long before I miss it and have to get back to it. I don't know what direction it will take but this was a tonic I needed. I hope.

Thank you.

:) Thanks barefooted. I'll

Michael Wolraich — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:18:48 +0000

In reply to You've already got your

:) Thanks barefooted. I'll see what I can do. Love your last line.

Right, when grocery shopping

Oxy Mora — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:05:12 +0000

In reply to Oxy I have been doing that

Right, when grocery shopping is your social outlet, it time for a review meeting.

Recently at Home Depot I was in line buying some 2X4's and up ahead was a young woman with some sheet rock. She was in full vampire dress. I was about to remark to the guy behind me, like---get a load of that outfit, when I got a phone call. As I looked up the guy had moved over to the woman and was giving her his credit card.

So, you never know who you're talking to when you make the odd remark.

Oxy I have been doing that

trkingmomoe — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 06:46:42 +0000

In reply to I think it means "wha?"

Oxy I have been doing that for years. My problem was the only conversations I was having was saying "no," "tie your shoes," shut the door"and "stay out of the refrigerator." You can get pretty needed for grown up conversation, also going grocery shopping felt like a vacation.

You've already got your

barefooted — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 06:35:27 +0000

In reply to Hi barefooted, I'm so sorry

You've already got your answer. Writing isn't just a great way to spend time with yourself, it's really the clearest way to talk to yourself.

What you said here is your heart trying to tell you something. You wrote what was on your mind ... without excess deliberation or second thoughts. What you're missing isn't gone, it's waiting. For you to be ready again.

Write something stupid. Outrageously absurd. LOL funny. Snark like you've never snarked before. Go for it! You'll know when you're through - but don't stop 'til you are. Then read it to yourself, chuckle at its silliness, take a deep breath and delete the hell out of it.

Maybe it's time for Michael Wolraich to let Genghis come out to play.