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Monday Movie

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I’m a Will Smith fan. He’s currently making a movie sequel, “Bad Boys for Life”, the original not one of my favorites, but I am looking forward to “Suicide Squad 2”. I know what you’re thinking, I am too old to like this type of movie, but seriously, I like humor and action and this has both. “Bright” was also enjoyable. He is a versatile actor and never gets stereotyped into a particular role. This day’s choice is “Enemy of the State” which makes you think twice about using any electronic device. This is the second movie I watched this weekend (also watched “Kill the Messenger” based on a true story, starring Jeremy Renner) that drives you insane with frustration.

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Hilarious

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I am not a fan of commercials. When playing online games I turn the sound off. Online games have tons of them, some disgusting, and I just set the phone down and don’t watch.

Today, one that I had a chuckle over because the product looked like something I could use. I turned the sound on to hear the spiel. I just started smiling because of how many times he said “okay”. And I love listening to accents.

Have you seen it? What do you think?

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SoCS – JuJoJa 19

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$300 can you imagine? And the one channel you “saw” was covered in snowy black and white fuzz. That didn’t stop my dad from watching it, though as the “fights” came on every Saturday night, I think? Being a dairy farmer with 200 acres to maintain, plus a full time machine shop employee, I think this price was probably exorbitant with his salary. The only thing I remember new in our home was a car, every two years or “when the ashtray was full” as he put it. Being a Lucky Strike three pack a day man, I doubt that was true. Of course he smoked in the car, but his passengers did not eat, drink or talk when he drove. Pretty much the rule at dinner also, except for the eating part.

I admired his abilities, farming, working, and all the time and dedication he put into it, just like my mom also worked, constantly in our home. I doubt she ever watched tv.

I tried to find actual salary rates for a machinist in 1950 but failed. I know his shop made casings for bombs etc. because it was scary thinking of it as a child. I did find this:

This is choppy, I apologize. The editor and the website are giving me fits! Have a good weekend!!

The Friday Reminder for #SoCS & #JusJoJan 2019 Daily Prompt – Jan. 19th

JuJoJa 18+3

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The first winter together was affable

With no snow, hardly laughable

The fireplace being empty and cold

The companionship was not as bold

It seems the power of their surroundings

First attraction, got lost and confounding

Thoughts turned on the lovers two

Looked closer to see just who

The other person really was

Being together’s true cause

The short fling had its flaws

They decided to take a pause.

Candles, fires, romantic dreams

Are only temporary seams

Sewing together lasting love

Is not as easy as it seems.

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FOWC with Fandango — Affable

Power – Word of the Day Challenge

Writing Prompts

https://lindaghill.com/2019/01/18/jusjojan-2019-daily-prompt-jan-18th/companionship/

MLMM First Line Friday

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“Well I think it’s funny!”

Amanda eyed her husband with a curious look. “Have you been sitting here all afternoon? I thought we were to meet at eight before he came on.”

“Well sure, I met up with Joe for a couple drinks before he went on at six. . .you know, just to loosen him up before his first set. It’s pretty nerve wracking trying to make a comeback in this business. And it wasn’t his fault his life turned into a crap shoot.”

Jack was right, it wasn’t Joe’s fault. He lost his regular day job while trying to make it as a comedian, probably the toughest gig in show business, but he was good in his day. Now, ten years later, he had lost his wife, kids were away, and he thought maybe he could try again. It was a dream of course, making people laugh. It started out well and then as his life experienced a turn for the worst, the jokes came less easy. Now his act was mostly about how ironic life can be, losing the upbeat persona he was famous for.

Joe and Jack were old friends and they supported each other any way needed. Jack’s wife wasn’t lenient with his time and of course nightclubs and their atmosphere didn’t appeal to her either. She didn’t want her husband going back to the college years he and Joe shared.

“Relax, have a drink, Amie, we’ll just stay for the second set. And try to at least smile, would you? Joe needs our support right now.” Amanda ordered a double.

https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/01/18/first-line-friday-january-18th-2019/

MLMM Tale Weaver #206

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It seems everyone wants to be in control. They may say, “I’ll just let it go, that’s okay, or yes, I need your help,” etc. , but at the core is the wish to be in control. And no matter how you perceive their intentions or their actions, others in the group, afraid to speak up initially, secretly want to lead.

They may not always have control, especially in some onerous situation, where the popular decision, however necessary, was not made. They may be chosen the leader or chairman and think great, now I will have the control I always wanted, but then there’s always one–the “give them an inch and they take a mile” type. Of course they wanted to be in control all along, but didn’t have the gumption to say yes. Instead they attend the discussions, listen and often secretly undermine the decisions made.

This isn’t news. Everyone who deals with others in business, in offices, volunteer organizations, sport teams, or church groups; anywhere one person is chosen to lead, this arises. It is lonely at the top.

https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/01/17/tale-weaver-206-control-january-17th/

FOWC with Fandango — Onerous

#JusJoJan 2019 Daily Prompt – Jan. 17th