5/29/2020
What to blog about today was easy for me. You can't open a paper or watch the news channel, to not know about the horrible death of George Floyd. It's apparent from watching countless pictures, that Floyd had done nothing wrong. His only crime, as far as I can see, was that he was a black man.
So, while one officer put his knee on Floyd's neck, even when the police were standing by, and he kept saying he couldn't breath. Mind you, there were three other policemen who just stood by. Why didn't they interfere? That's anybody's guess. I know there are good policemen as well as bad policemen. Police say that they are there to protect and serve. So, what happened that day?
Oh, to be sure, the officers have been put on administrative leave. And, to my thinking, that's taking the least possible action. The officer who had his knee of Floyd's neck, essentially murdered him. (That's just my opinion, so no hate mail).
Statistically, in Minneapolis, black people are killed 13 times greater then they kill white people. To me, and again just my opinion, some police, not just in Minneapolis, but pretty much everywhere, are racially biased. And, in this day and age, that shouldn't be allowed. This sad turn of events, reminds me of the song "Why Can't We Get Along". In some circumstances, it appears that we just can't, or some choose not to do so.
The news channels, play the arrest of Floyd over and over again. One news reporter from CNN was arrested last night. He kept asking the police why he was being arrested, and there was no answer. To make things "right", the Governor of Minnesota, apologized. After watching the riots at night, which reminds me of the riots in Watts neighborhood, which lasted from August 11th to August 16, 1965. Thirty four people died during the course of the riot.
To my mind, it doesn't seem like we've gotten rid of racial bias. Tomorrow, approximately 740 people are going to protest in Cleveland. And, they have the right to do so.
I would never be part of a protest. I guess I'm just too scared, and for the most part, I keep my opinions to myself. If you don't say anything, then you can't get involved in a heated he/she said debate.
My prayers and thoughts go out to the people of Minnesota. And, I hope in time, the riots will ease up or simply stop.
Please stay safe.
P
Friday, May 29, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Just Stuff
5/28/2020
Mother Nature just can't make up her mind. Warm weather, which means"shorty" pants. Don't have a heart attack - I mean shorts that come to my knee. Believe me, old legs, such as mine, are not all that attractive! Just saying.
I start my day, and I shouldn't, watching CNN while I munch on my toast. This, is probably not the best way to start my day. The number of deaths is now over 100,000. How are we going to grip on this virus. Not just me, but lots of other people, miss seeing their loved ones, and getting a hug. I know, or I guess I know, that someday we might return to our "normal" lives. But, my fear is that we may not like what that "normal" is.
I watch on television, the number of people who flocked to the beaches, minus masks, and not participating in social distances. With large crowds of people on the beach, or in a pool, may be a breeding ground for new virus cases. I do understand that if your aim is to get a suntan, then wearing a mask, would make you look like a racoon! Ladies are too vain to even consider wearing a mask. Even if it's a decorated mask, such as below, it's still a mask. By the way, the mask on the bottom sells for $120.00. While I know we're going to be wearing masks for a long time, I'm just not willing to pay for probably an over priced mask. I will admit that both of these masks, are well above the standard of masks, but still.
or:
Since I'm a senior citizen, with some medical issues, I'm wondering if I should wear a face shield. You wear a mask, obviously and then add the shield. Double protection for us older folks. I don't want this virus, to be the end of me. Okay, I don't how I want "to go out", but I'm absolutely sure it's not this way!
Have to go to the store today. Last week, I somehow dropped my reading glasses on the garage floor. Jeff didn't see, and I don't blame him, but he drove over my glasses! Only damage was to the frame. Guess I'm in the market for new frames. And, I had been fairly fine with the broken frame, but today a lens fell out, time to replace.
Wherever you are, please stay safe, and follow the guidelines.
P
Mother Nature just can't make up her mind. Warm weather, which means"shorty" pants. Don't have a heart attack - I mean shorts that come to my knee. Believe me, old legs, such as mine, are not all that attractive! Just saying.
I start my day, and I shouldn't, watching CNN while I munch on my toast. This, is probably not the best way to start my day. The number of deaths is now over 100,000. How are we going to grip on this virus. Not just me, but lots of other people, miss seeing their loved ones, and getting a hug. I know, or I guess I know, that someday we might return to our "normal" lives. But, my fear is that we may not like what that "normal" is.
I watch on television, the number of people who flocked to the beaches, minus masks, and not participating in social distances. With large crowds of people on the beach, or in a pool, may be a breeding ground for new virus cases. I do understand that if your aim is to get a suntan, then wearing a mask, would make you look like a racoon! Ladies are too vain to even consider wearing a mask. Even if it's a decorated mask, such as below, it's still a mask. By the way, the mask on the bottom sells for $120.00. While I know we're going to be wearing masks for a long time, I'm just not willing to pay for probably an over priced mask. I will admit that both of these masks, are well above the standard of masks, but still.
or:
Since I'm a senior citizen, with some medical issues, I'm wondering if I should wear a face shield. You wear a mask, obviously and then add the shield. Double protection for us older folks. I don't want this virus, to be the end of me. Okay, I don't how I want "to go out", but I'm absolutely sure it's not this way!
Have to go to the store today. Last week, I somehow dropped my reading glasses on the garage floor. Jeff didn't see, and I don't blame him, but he drove over my glasses! Only damage was to the frame. Guess I'm in the market for new frames. And, I had been fairly fine with the broken frame, but today a lens fell out, time to replace.
Wherever you are, please stay safe, and follow the guidelines.
P
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Traveling to Maui
5/27/2020
Stacey and I did some communicating yesterday, about hopefully our trip to Hawaii. We (meaning me) want to go on our 50th anniversary. I bought a beautiful candle on our honeymoon, and want to take it with us and light it up.
Since this trip is a few years away, that gives the family more time to plan. Anyone, who doesn't want to go, can stay home. It may end up being an all girl, with the children, vacation.
If Jeff comes, I would like to renew our vows during the time we're there. Last time we went, we only stayed one week. But, in actuality, two weeks would be better. However, there is that little thing about money. Vacationing in Hawaii is expensive, partly because all products and/or food have to be flown or shipped to the islands. Definitely, have to start saving, beginning with just coins! The big bucks come later.
Andrew's been doing quite a bit of traveling, and staying at Marriott hotels. It's possible that he might have enough Marriott points as well as airline miles, perhaps to help with the cost. And, that would be helpful.
There are some things that Stacey would like to do, including visiting a volcano and driving down the Hana Highway. Stacey would be able to take absolutely beautiful pictures of nature. Jeff and I have done the Hana drive, and won't be doing it again. The trip takes a number of hours, and perhaps someone else would like to go on the highway with her. Absolutely, don't take children! Can I say bored?
Stacey's camera will be working overtime. And, her pictures are so beautiful. She will have a good time.
Anyway, it's a long time to dream about a vacation. But, I intend to keep dreaming.
P
Stacey and I did some communicating yesterday, about hopefully our trip to Hawaii. We (meaning me) want to go on our 50th anniversary. I bought a beautiful candle on our honeymoon, and want to take it with us and light it up.
Since this trip is a few years away, that gives the family more time to plan. Anyone, who doesn't want to go, can stay home. It may end up being an all girl, with the children, vacation.
If Jeff comes, I would like to renew our vows during the time we're there. Last time we went, we only stayed one week. But, in actuality, two weeks would be better. However, there is that little thing about money. Vacationing in Hawaii is expensive, partly because all products and/or food have to be flown or shipped to the islands. Definitely, have to start saving, beginning with just coins! The big bucks come later.
Andrew's been doing quite a bit of traveling, and staying at Marriott hotels. It's possible that he might have enough Marriott points as well as airline miles, perhaps to help with the cost. And, that would be helpful.
There are some things that Stacey would like to do, including visiting a volcano and driving down the Hana Highway. Stacey would be able to take absolutely beautiful pictures of nature. Jeff and I have done the Hana drive, and won't be doing it again. The trip takes a number of hours, and perhaps someone else would like to go on the highway with her. Absolutely, don't take children! Can I say bored?
Stacey's camera will be working overtime. And, her pictures are so beautiful. She will have a good time.
Anyway, it's a long time to dream about a vacation. But, I intend to keep dreaming.
P
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
sunny Day in the Neighborhood
5/26/2020
It's a bright, sunshiny day in my neighborhood. We have several days of rain coming our way, and that only means not riding with the top down. If it's warm outside, Bella lays on the floor of the backseat. As people, we don't seem to suffer from the heat. And, the only downside is ending up with a farmers tan - basically just the forearm.
As I watched all the people everywhere playing in pools and going to the beach, there were several problems. One, social distancing was not being practiced, and obviously no masks. If you did wear your mask while playing in the sun and water, you would basically end up looking like a racoon! Not a good look for anyone. Snarky thought - the President must be using a tanning bed, because the area around his eyes is white. (No hate mail please - this is just an opinion - mine).
Andrew et al, sent me a color changing orb which has a remote, so that you can change colors, and a little wooden stand. Jeff hooked it up yesterday, and I'm having a lot of fun going through the colors! It doesn't take much to please me. Right now the globe is a light shade of red. It's beautiful. I think it's purpose is to calm me, particularly because of the situation we are currently in.
I'm hoping that we don't have to have a virtual Christmas, because that would really suck.
The new scale Jeff bought for me, since I've become a weigh twice a day person, gives you your weight. But, once you get off, you either get a red light (you gained) or green light (you've lost pounds). So far, happy to
I'm report that I'm just getting green lights. I have a maximum number for my weight, that I won't go past. You know you're in trouble when you have to keep adding those "x" sizes to your clothes. Purple Heart loves me, because the last time I donated, I gave them all my "fat" clothes. My rationale is that if you don't own any larger size clothes, then you have to stay on some kind of diet - high protein (which is what I used) or simply white knuckling your way to weight loss. For me, the high protein diet, seldom leaves you hungry, and the number on the scales consistently moves to the left. I've lost approximately 44 pounds - and I'm super proud of me.
I'm waiting for several items from Amazon that Jeff and I can use now, and if needed, later in the year. Of course, everything comes from China, and it's a very slow boat!
I have two items that I want to make for Wendy and Stacey for Christmas. I know, hold your breath, until I'm finished! Hopefully, these items will look good.
Enjoy your "logically" Monday.
Stay safe.
P
It's a bright, sunshiny day in my neighborhood. We have several days of rain coming our way, and that only means not riding with the top down. If it's warm outside, Bella lays on the floor of the backseat. As people, we don't seem to suffer from the heat. And, the only downside is ending up with a farmers tan - basically just the forearm.
As I watched all the people everywhere playing in pools and going to the beach, there were several problems. One, social distancing was not being practiced, and obviously no masks. If you did wear your mask while playing in the sun and water, you would basically end up looking like a racoon! Not a good look for anyone. Snarky thought - the President must be using a tanning bed, because the area around his eyes is white. (No hate mail please - this is just an opinion - mine).
Andrew et al, sent me a color changing orb which has a remote, so that you can change colors, and a little wooden stand. Jeff hooked it up yesterday, and I'm having a lot of fun going through the colors! It doesn't take much to please me. Right now the globe is a light shade of red. It's beautiful. I think it's purpose is to calm me, particularly because of the situation we are currently in.
I'm hoping that we don't have to have a virtual Christmas, because that would really suck.
The new scale Jeff bought for me, since I've become a weigh twice a day person, gives you your weight. But, once you get off, you either get a red light (you gained) or green light (you've lost pounds). So far, happy to
I'm report that I'm just getting green lights. I have a maximum number for my weight, that I won't go past. You know you're in trouble when you have to keep adding those "x" sizes to your clothes. Purple Heart loves me, because the last time I donated, I gave them all my "fat" clothes. My rationale is that if you don't own any larger size clothes, then you have to stay on some kind of diet - high protein (which is what I used) or simply white knuckling your way to weight loss. For me, the high protein diet, seldom leaves you hungry, and the number on the scales consistently moves to the left. I've lost approximately 44 pounds - and I'm super proud of me.
I'm waiting for several items from Amazon that Jeff and I can use now, and if needed, later in the year. Of course, everything comes from China, and it's a very slow boat!
I have two items that I want to make for Wendy and Stacey for Christmas. I know, hold your breath, until I'm finished! Hopefully, these items will look good.
Enjoy your "logically" Monday.
Stay safe.
P
Monday, May 25, 2020
Happy Memorial Day
5/25/2020
For all of you who are still working, and most of my friends and family still are. When I was working, I really looked forward to a three day weekend. In my thinking, at the time, was: a day for chores, and grocery shopping. I forget what I did on the second day, but I know that on the third day, it was all about R&R - rest and relaxation. Possibly, not the best use of my time, but it worked for me back then.
This morning, Jeff and I had breakfast (duh), and then found a couple of episodes of "Expedition Unknown". While I know in my head, that these episodes are taped, for their "ah" moments. But, in my heart, I know that these episodes are staged, at some point or another. But, because I am seldom critical of television shows, I watch, partially because - well it's just fun for me.
We recorded last night's concert, and we'll probably watch it today. Sometimes, ah, most times, I can be watching a show, and fall dead asleep. I particularly do this after breakfast every morning. I mean laundry and dishes can wait, they were dirty before, so no harm or foul if I don't get to them today.
Jeff and I haven't been tested for the virus yet. We've only been out of the house 3 or 4 times since the stay at home order was put in place. And, of course, you know that entails a visit to WalMart. We don't shop. We have a list, grab those items and get out of Dodge as soon as we can. We wear masks and try to keep the appropriate social distancing. And, then once home, wash our hands and Jeff's beard right away.
We don't seem to be very interested in dinner at the moment. A bowl of cereal suits me fine (Sugar Smacks) of course. I now have an abundance of bananas, which normally go into the cereal bowl. Since, I can't use them all up, today I'm going to mash up bananas and put them in the freezer. Then, when I need bananas for some baking project, I can pull them out and defrost them. Easy.
Yesterday, I was keen on making banana bread. But, every recipe on line called for more products than I was willing to mess with. Actually, Jeff does the cooking and baking now. I guess with my somewhat limited skill set now, I seem to always forget something, or put in more than I should. Stuff like that.
I am, however allowed to use the remote control! Heady stuff.
Enjoy your day. Stay safe everyone.
P
For all of you who are still working, and most of my friends and family still are. When I was working, I really looked forward to a three day weekend. In my thinking, at the time, was: a day for chores, and grocery shopping. I forget what I did on the second day, but I know that on the third day, it was all about R&R - rest and relaxation. Possibly, not the best use of my time, but it worked for me back then.
This morning, Jeff and I had breakfast (duh), and then found a couple of episodes of "Expedition Unknown". While I know in my head, that these episodes are taped, for their "ah" moments. But, in my heart, I know that these episodes are staged, at some point or another. But, because I am seldom critical of television shows, I watch, partially because - well it's just fun for me.
We recorded last night's concert, and we'll probably watch it today. Sometimes, ah, most times, I can be watching a show, and fall dead asleep. I particularly do this after breakfast every morning. I mean laundry and dishes can wait, they were dirty before, so no harm or foul if I don't get to them today.
Jeff and I haven't been tested for the virus yet. We've only been out of the house 3 or 4 times since the stay at home order was put in place. And, of course, you know that entails a visit to WalMart. We don't shop. We have a list, grab those items and get out of Dodge as soon as we can. We wear masks and try to keep the appropriate social distancing. And, then once home, wash our hands and Jeff's beard right away.
We don't seem to be very interested in dinner at the moment. A bowl of cereal suits me fine (Sugar Smacks) of course. I now have an abundance of bananas, which normally go into the cereal bowl. Since, I can't use them all up, today I'm going to mash up bananas and put them in the freezer. Then, when I need bananas for some baking project, I can pull them out and defrost them. Easy.
Yesterday, I was keen on making banana bread. But, every recipe on line called for more products than I was willing to mess with. Actually, Jeff does the cooking and baking now. I guess with my somewhat limited skill set now, I seem to always forget something, or put in more than I should. Stuff like that.
I am, however allowed to use the remote control! Heady stuff.
Enjoy your day. Stay safe everyone.
P
Friday, May 22, 2020
Weather for Ducks!
5/22/2020
I guess because I don't really look at the calendar much anymore, I didn't realize that Memorial Day was this weekend. But, for the "few" people who are still working, it's a three day weekend! And, when I was working, I always enjoyed a long weekend. Bad part about a long weekend, I used to dread having to go back to work!
With the girls there is no such thing as sleeping in. Their internal clocks go off generally at 7:30. Oh, we sometimes do get an additional few minutes, but it's not worth staying in bed. The girls begin to move around, Daisy, in particular, gets in Jeff's face. Of course, one they've been fed, both dogs return to their beds for a morning nap!
I have to confess, that after my breakfast, I become really sleepy, so I take a quick snooze as well.
It's raining today, which is good for the grass and ducks. But, for us meek humans, and I'm certainly one of them, I don't like getting wet when I go outside. Showers don't count - warm water!
I checked with the weather folks to see what's going to happen this summer. They predict there will be 13-19 named storms and 6-10 hurricanes. Hurricanes, like tornadoes do a lot of damage when pounding a city. My memory is sketchy (ya think), but I can't remember if any of the real nasty storms have landed on our doorstep.
While we would both like to own property at the beach, that will never come to fruition. Jeff and I are at this point in our lives, where to fix a beach house, possibly over and over, is no longer our "thing". We both like our simple life. Mind you, there's no real excitement, at least not at the moment.
And, when a lot of rain is predicted for out area, I'm glad we live at the top of the hill! Mind you, our backyard becomes a swamp. When the girls come back inside, I can tell if they've been outside because their paws will be wet. Sam, our terrier, would come inside and allow me to put his paws, one at a time in a warm bucket of water. Pretty sure that while Bella would be okay with dunking her paws, Daisy would not.
I can hope that all of you have a wonderful Memorial Day holiday. I'm thinking cook-outs, and homemade ice cream! Yum.
Stay safe everyone.
P
I guess because I don't really look at the calendar much anymore, I didn't realize that Memorial Day was this weekend. But, for the "few" people who are still working, it's a three day weekend! And, when I was working, I always enjoyed a long weekend. Bad part about a long weekend, I used to dread having to go back to work!
With the girls there is no such thing as sleeping in. Their internal clocks go off generally at 7:30. Oh, we sometimes do get an additional few minutes, but it's not worth staying in bed. The girls begin to move around, Daisy, in particular, gets in Jeff's face. Of course, one they've been fed, both dogs return to their beds for a morning nap!
I have to confess, that after my breakfast, I become really sleepy, so I take a quick snooze as well.
It's raining today, which is good for the grass and ducks. But, for us meek humans, and I'm certainly one of them, I don't like getting wet when I go outside. Showers don't count - warm water!
I checked with the weather folks to see what's going to happen this summer. They predict there will be 13-19 named storms and 6-10 hurricanes. Hurricanes, like tornadoes do a lot of damage when pounding a city. My memory is sketchy (ya think), but I can't remember if any of the real nasty storms have landed on our doorstep.
While we would both like to own property at the beach, that will never come to fruition. Jeff and I are at this point in our lives, where to fix a beach house, possibly over and over, is no longer our "thing". We both like our simple life. Mind you, there's no real excitement, at least not at the moment.
And, when a lot of rain is predicted for out area, I'm glad we live at the top of the hill! Mind you, our backyard becomes a swamp. When the girls come back inside, I can tell if they've been outside because their paws will be wet. Sam, our terrier, would come inside and allow me to put his paws, one at a time in a warm bucket of water. Pretty sure that while Bella would be okay with dunking her paws, Daisy would not.
I can hope that all of you have a wonderful Memorial Day holiday. I'm thinking cook-outs, and homemade ice cream! Yum.
Stay safe everyone.
P
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Titanic
5/21/2020
I have had an interest in all things Titanic for years. I have read books, obviously saw the movie, etc.
In today's paper, there is an expedition of divers going to the wreckage site of the Titanic. Their goal? To retrieve the Marconia telegraph machine. Oh, how I would love to be there. Wouldn't you? Imagine if you will, that you could some how "float" around the ship, and it's interior. Well, that's just a pipe dream, but that's what dreams are all about!
This is a picture of what the telegraph room would have looked like on the Titanic.
After all these years, the Titanic, obviously is deteriorating right before our eyes. The ship has been underwater, since 1912. That's over a hundred years sitting in salt water. And, time has not been the Titanic's friend. The ship has severe decay caused by salt corrosion and metal eating bacteria.
Many personal items of both the crew and the passengers have been found over time. Three hundred and forty bodies have been recovered. While,1,160 bodies have never been found.
And even though many years have passed since 1912. In my opinion, as well as doing research, the Titanic shipwreck remains the most famous.
The last survivor of the shipwreck, was a woman who was 97. She was two months old, when the ship went down.
That's all the news I want to write about. Writing about our virus, just gets me too emotional right now.
Stay safe.
P
I have had an interest in all things Titanic for years. I have read books, obviously saw the movie, etc.
In today's paper, there is an expedition of divers going to the wreckage site of the Titanic. Their goal? To retrieve the Marconia telegraph machine. Oh, how I would love to be there. Wouldn't you? Imagine if you will, that you could some how "float" around the ship, and it's interior. Well, that's just a pipe dream, but that's what dreams are all about!
This is a picture of what the telegraph room would have looked like on the Titanic.
After all these years, the Titanic, obviously is deteriorating right before our eyes. The ship has been underwater, since 1912. That's over a hundred years sitting in salt water. And, time has not been the Titanic's friend. The ship has severe decay caused by salt corrosion and metal eating bacteria.
Many personal items of both the crew and the passengers have been found over time. Three hundred and forty bodies have been recovered. While,1,160 bodies have never been found.
And even though many years have passed since 1912. In my opinion, as well as doing research, the Titanic shipwreck remains the most famous.
The last survivor of the shipwreck, was a woman who was 97. She was two months old, when the ship went down.
That's all the news I want to write about. Writing about our virus, just gets me too emotional right now.
Stay safe.
P
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