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Keep eyes on the stars
Mind what may be possible
Don’t forget to hope
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Image: unsplash
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Keep eyes on the stars
Mind what may be possible
Don’t forget to hope
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Up or down, across or sideways
Life offers some a ton of possibilities.
It’s the daring, the need to achieve, explore and adventure
If you see an interesting path, take it–
The first step in whatever direction you choose.
That’s the important part, the very first step.
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/12/23/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-46/#like-39196
https://dailyaddictions542855004.wordpress.com/2019/12/23/daily-addictions-ton/#like-712
If you love dogs, watch “Togo” available on Disney + with a free introduction to this new streaming media. Make sure to watch the credits.


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Whether I’m fat or whether I’m thin
Just love me for the skin that I’m in
And as for brains and how mine works
Sometimes it balks and then it jerks.
One time it came loose from its screws
I ended up spouting vicious views
Most times I’m forgiving and nice
Sometimes tired, asking more than twice.
Monsters we be in different forms
But who wants to be considered the norm?
Of course I may have to prove that now and then
But after that I’m pretty tolerable again.
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/12/22/sunday-writing-prompt-quote/#like-19154
It took Cyranny to point out the cause of my lack of Christmas spirit – no tinsel on my tree. I knew it was something, just couldn’t put my finger on it.

Image: Pinterest.com
https://cyranny.com/2019/12/21/tinsel-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-51117
I chose a photo that fits the winter season. My dad and his twin sister and their personalities shown well I think.

https://aroused.blog/2019/12/22/friday-fun-family-portrait/#like-9492

Memories are tangling up my present.

Ingle, now there’s an ending
Suppose it rhymes with chimes that dingle
Or Kris Kringle
I’ll join shoppers in the madness mingle
Or stay at home reading news, maybe not,
My spirit’s dwindling, not in the right spot
Even with all the decorations I’ve got
Maybe watch “White Christmas”with a drink that’s hot
And wait to hear some sleigh bells jingle.
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https://lindaghill.com/2019/12/20/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-dec-21-19/
It happened today, a lot of short stop shopping at various stores and since my wheelchair is not working, took the scooter. This is very much a pain for anyone who drives me anywhere. I only had two places to go but accompanied my driver on some of his jaunts and sat in the car at a couple of spots when he ran in.
Culminating in WalMart for a prescription, scooter dead so used the one at WM. It was busy, and there were employees stocking things everywhere blocking of course, the items I needed. After a while I became unhinged, at least my companion probably thought so, as I’m trying to see behind the stocker who seems oblivious to shoppers around him. Then someone behind me got impatient and I let slip a very bad word, shocking my driver. I said, why don’t they realize the aisle is full and move this f—thing?The thing was a ladder shelf thing, empty, so not needed in the middle of the aisle. π€― I must add it was removed immediately.π³π₯Ίπ In my defense, I never say anything like that, in fact I usually joke around with the stockers. It was just a very bad day.
I went down to the end of the aisle, not being able to get the needed items, out of the way of the person behind me. My companion said I was in their way. Full temper steam ahead, I replied, it’s not my problem to move when I’m trying to reach something through a f—ladder! He was embarrassed, I embarrassed myself and after a heated exchange, I ended up taking a taxi home by myself.
Did I ever mention I have a temper? It rarely shows itself, but no sleep, and disappointing news this morning that we’re not having dinner together here Christmas Day was all it took.
I’ve since apologized to my driver and after a cold wait for two taxis since the first one decided I couldn’t get into his vehicle easily, left and sent another, settled down to think, I should have not let it get to me. I should be calm in those situations, and normally I am and say nothing. I’ve had a hard time the last few years with Christmas.
I’m home now, I’m still embarrassed and decided I’m not going out shopping again no matter what. No spirit here, it’s a Bah Humbug night. I looked in the mirror and saw this:

https://fivedotoh.com/2019/12/20/fowc-with-fandango-unhinged/
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