Simply Six Minutes

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I know, he’s not an ordinary guy

And some of you are asking why

I have such a need

For this unusual pet, indeed

It was not my original intent

I was having a jaunt under trees and went

Too close to the stream’s wood-strewn edge

And decided to rest on a loggy ledge

The ledge was not a log at all

And suddenly flipped me near a rocky wall

I stood up quickly, looked and found

The log was moving close to my ground

I shrieked of course, who would not

And then the creature came right to my spot

Softly he took that enormous snout

And started stroking my foot on about

I bent down looked in its eyes

They seemed caring and even wise

I know you won’t believe my story

But here’s the proof in all its glory!

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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge:11/12/2024

MLMM Wordle

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Reflective Night

It wasn’t a smart choice—those jalapeño poppers were hot! She discreetly spit it into a napkin and pushed it through a refuse slot. She was in no hurry to meet the bus tonight. It must be a sign, maybe I need some proper clarity on exactly how old I am, the days of hanging out after work with a few people, as I recall, were free of care; being single and if you had one beer too many, a friend was always there to drive you home. The honesty of those times came flooding back as she walked the rest of the way to the bus. I guess I need to prepare myself that now I need a “pop” from the double shot latte at the coffee shop.

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MLMM Monday Wordle #398

Sad News on Veteran’s Day😡

From NPR:

“An NPR investigation revealed that a VA home loan program intended to assist veterans ended up forcing thousands into high-cost mortgages. Documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act indicate that at least 1,300 veterans faced monthly payment increases of over 50%. While a rescue plan being rolled out by the Department of Veterans Affairs is now being implemented, it excludes many who require assistance.”

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SYW 11-11-24

NASA Earth Observatory

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Here are your questions:

1.  If reincarnation exists, would you like to come back as a domestic pet or a wild animal? A wild animal, maybe a wolf.


2. Do you think Zoos are a good idea? 🤷🏼‍♀️🙍🏼‍♀️


3.  Have you ever been to a safari park? Yes in California and Wyoming


4.  Have you visited an oceanarium? Yes, in Boston, MA, CA, TX.

Gratitude: I’m grateful to have family that are helpful and loving.

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Share Your World 11th November 2024

Veteran’s Day

I use this Colorado photo for both Veteran’s and Memorial Day. The graves surrounding my granddaughter are family members who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam era. My husband’s five uncles all served at the same time. My veteran family members are in New England sites. Whether serving now or in the past, we all have a deep appreciation and respect for military service people.

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NTT Past and Present

I hope you like this image, it’s from years gone by.
When kids could play in the streets
and time came easy by.
The sign says 1940, I was a born a few after,
And as a child my life was full of laughter.
My early youth was dreamlike
but nightmares did come later.
Between wars I was born,
too young to notice men forlorn
as more conflict newly worn.
Today this photo is the ideal,
a warm presence and lesser fears.
Only idyllic for some and then all disappeared.
Progress came on many fronts,
women and civil rights were fought…
Finally some equalness to celebrate
then rich and powerful changed our fate.
Today the year is 2024,
we should have freedoms…more
and yet it seems we’re taken back
to times when freedoms were in lack.
I hope the laws put in place
by even-hearted way back in that race
Will stand and we can call ourselves
The human race.

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Thanks again Kevin, many ideas from your images this week!

No Theme Thursday: 11.07.24

MLMM Sunday Confessionals

Apartment living is pretty great
That is until you have to wait
For repairs
Sitting close to my fake electric flames
I have one necessary aim
Getting warm
It seems the heater that provides warmth
To fend off the cold from the north
Is broken
A week ago when it was warmer
Put in a request to fix the former
Nothing done
If barbecues were allowed
Or even candles, I’m not proud
Could use them
Alas, no news when it will be repaired
And I have no long haired
Furry companion
With whom to share
A blanket, flared
Watching the snow fall
In a moonlit glare
No icicles yet formed
On my hair
At least it’s a comfy chair
And soon I’ll repair
To my bedroom lair
And hope it’s fixed tomorrow.

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Sunday Confessionals – Self-portrait