Month: March 2023

Posted in 2023, Writing

I Can’t Do It!

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When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was five I don’t think there was a thought in my brain as to what I wanted to be when I grew up!

I knew what I wanted to DO when I was 5…I wanted to learn to tie my shoes and show my teacher so I could get the award she gave out! She has them for everything! Knowing your address, phone number, line leader, milk distributor and they were so cute written out in her teacher printing.

But boy did I have trouble! I remember my mom teaching me and my twin. The problem for me was they were both right handers and I’m a leftie! I just couldn’t get it. My dad’s a leftie, but I don’t remember any help from him!

Finally, we had to resort to the Bunny Ears method. Two loops and put one over the other. It was acceptable, and I received my reward.

Posted in 2023, family, friends, Writing

Falling Leaves and Chill In The Air

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What is your favorite type of weather?

I love fall in New England because it brings about the weather that brings back memories.

It brings me memories of Columbus Day off from school where the weather started out chilly but it would warm up quickly. It was our first holiday off in the school year. Six of us would borrow as many bikes as needed and ride out across town to a dairy restaurant for ice cream. it was a thrill to get from the town to the farm area and feel the heat off the road and the wind in my hair.

It bring me memories of sunny Sunday afternoon Pop Warner football games when our town had enough pre-teens to field enough football teams to play against each other. Warm enough still for no jacket in the afternoon, but “you might want one just in case”. My dad would bring us, either on bikes or walking, to the park where they played and see them out of the classroom and in their “other lives”.

It brings me memories of blue sky so bright it hurts your eyes on a warmer than normal Saturday afternoon. If you pause, you can feel the chill lurking behind the warmth. Those days were spent on the sidelines cheering on my high school football game. Loudly encouraging the fans to cheer and the team to score. There was excitement and anticipation in the air as you looked for friends in the stands waiting for the teams to play.

It brings the memories of the nighttime chill with a drop of heat of the Indian Summer still lingering. I would think, “I just have to be outside”. I would put on my heaviest sweater and just walk, look at the stars and feeling so alive. Feel like I could do anything, that there were so my opportunities coming.

I love fall for it’s memories.

Posted in 2023, life, Writing

On the path to my career I met….

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Daily writing prompt
Who was your most influential teacher? Why?

I always enjoyed typing, in fact, I taught myself to type on my aunt’s portable typewriter typing out poems while sitting on the floor in my room probably in my very early teens.

I took my first typing class my sophomore year of high school and that is when I met Mrs. Shirley Shadish. She was young-ish and I thing her husband also taught in my high school. Taking typing, I realized I was really good at something. I moved on to the continuing classes and also took shorthand with Mrs. Shadish in my junior and senior year. I think she liked me because I was eager to learn and in turn she encouraged me to keep it up.

This was in the 1970s when there were actually 2 year secretarial degrees! I went to college and received my degree. I never used shorthand after I graduated from college but I still love typing and I put that to good use over the 40 years I have worked in businesses – others and my own.

Posted in 2023, Books

My Bathroom Book

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Don’t we all have one? That book that remains in the bathroom to pass the time while your <ahem> “contemplating life”?

This is mine.

It has a wide collection of books – classics, old, recent, obscure, and popular. They are short entries that tell where the author got their inspiration.

I every time I read from it I think, “I need to make a list of the books I want to read.” But then I put it down and don’t remember until I pick it back up again!

Posted in 2023, Tattoos, Writing

This Is Scheduled!

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Daily writing prompt
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?

This is going on my side next Thursday! I have a variety of tattoos in various places on my body. I have a wonderful tattoo artist and her talent (she did this one), just makes me want to get more!

As a Taurus, I’m an earth sign and this just brings that to me. I can’t wait!

Posted in 2023, life, Writing

It’s Why I Don’t Need Cards

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What was the best compliment you’ve received?

My husband is the person who gives me the best compliments. I have a hard time saying what I really feel, but he has no problem with it.

The best compliment I received was when he told me I was a wonderful wife and an even better mother. It was just the other day so maybe that’s why it’s fresh in my mind but it struck me as so kind and loving.

Posted in 2023, Goals, Writing

I’m Hopping on a Bike…..

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You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?

I don’t care how old I am, my dream has always been to do a long-distance bike ride. Cross-country? Sure!

I’ve always loved riding my bike. I love being outside and riding a bike is faster than walking!

Sign me up!

Posted in 2023, life, Writing

I Feel Pretty Darn Confident!

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How would you rate your confidence level?

I would rate my confidence at 9 to 9.5. I would never declare myself perfect!

After 23 years, I’m very comfortable with my knowledge of my occupation and I think people trust me when I talk about a project. People in my professional group appreciate the information I share with them, which boosts my confidence in myself and my work even more.

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I Love Technology

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What activities do you lose yourself in?

It was love at first sight when I saw my first computer in 1984. I was assigned to the new IBM word processor and in the same room was an IBM computer. Black screen, and green characters, and it was so much fun to put in the code and create things. I didn’t really understand they worked though!

As the years went by I had my own. The first was put together by “a computer guy”, another was a Gateway (remember them?), and my final desktop was a Mac bought in 2008! Unable to update to the latest operating system, but still kicking!

Not only is it the hardware, but the programs and information available to me, keep me connected. I love to work on my Ancestry account, sorting pictures, and working on my posts. Time just flies by while I’m creating or researching.

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I Cannot Live Without….

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What are three objects you couldn’t live without?

First and most important would be my husband! He has been my Ride or Die for 35 years and is the Ying to my Yang. Sometimes I’m the Ying to his Yang. One always brings the other up when it’s needed or gives them a smackdown when that’s needed too. I don’t mind when he goes away for a weekend and I’m sure he feels the same but I couldn’t bear any more time without him.

The second would be my Peloton Bike+. I have never loved riding a bike so much in my life and the number of workouts available to me is amazing! I’m learning so much about my strengths in so many forms using my bike.

The third would be my Mac laptop that I bought after longing for one for a few years. It has everything I need and I’m finally learning where everything is and how to access things from all my devices and my work computer! It just puts everything I need at my fingertips!

Love to my son and daughter-in-law and family – I’d be lost without ALL of you!