The Bag Lady

loneliness not seen

my ideal of heavenly

my sanctuary

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https://new2writing.wordpress.com/2022/07/28/writephoto-solitude/

https://bushboy.blog/2022/08/01/last-on-the-card-july-2022/

From IAVA:

“Since 41 Senators turned their backs on our community last week and voted against the Honoring Our PACT Act, veterans have been keeping vigil, 24/7, on the Capitol steps to show support for the bill and we are committed to staying until it passes.We’ve been here through rain and heat, and now we’ve been told that we can’t sit down…veterans who have been exposed to the worst toxic fumes imaginable, some of whom are now disabled, many with back and breathing issues, are standing and keeping the watch until the PACT Act passes.”

What? Can sit down? Where are the freedoms they have fought for? Write your “representatives”!

https://rugby843.blog

“This is my comfort zone”, the Seal thought as he greedily slipped the trace of wintergreen chaw between his lip and gum. Before an op he always smiled, remembering his pledge, starting with the words: “I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own…”

As they crouched down to survey the forest ahead, his own body started to relax, no longer the initial high of the hunt, but a longer lasting determination to find the disturbed men responsible for the chaos.

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https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2022/08/01/wordle-281/

The PACT Act – Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021

The bill — like many issues related to veterans’ health — had amassed deep bipartisan support, and easily passed the Senate by an 84-14 vote in June. But a technical error required another vote, and this time, more than two dozen Republicans switched sides. The final tally was 55-42 (with three senators abstaining), falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.

Republicans 1–Veterans 0😡

http://fivedotoh.com/2022/07/31/who-won-the-week-07-31-22/

“Who am I to argue”, I said with my enraptured smile,

Knowing well she would not bore with her look of guile

Of course, there’d be no fun if she just said “I agree”

But then I’d miss adventures of what I was to see

Her ability to amuse and pique my curiosity

Is the best thing I love about her—the constant mystery .

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https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2022/07/30/opposing-forces-saturday-mix-30-july-2022/

Republicans who voted for it last month only to abruptly change their stance. They are: Sens. John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, Roy Blunt, Mike Braun, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Ted Cruz, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Bill Hagerty, Josh Hawley, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Jim Inhofe, Ron Johnson, John Kennedy, Roger Marshall, Mitch McConnell, Rob Portman, Ben Sasse, Tim Scott, Rick Scott, Dan Sullivan and Todd Young. Sens. Additionally, Sens. Steve Daines and Roger Wicker voted against the bill after not voting in June.

“Every single one has pictures with veterans on their Facebook pages, on their websites,” said Susan Zeier, Heath Robinson’s mother-in-law, outside the Capitol as her 9-year-old granddaughter wept nearby. “Well, screw that, they don’t support veterans. If you won’t vote on this bill, you do not support veterans.”

A sad turn of events to not support our Veterans who have supported us as a nation.

https://rugby843.blog

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https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/07/30/three-things-challenge-m40/

“Everyone is getting super excited!” Marley screamed, overflowing with unbridled excitement. ​Being a freshman, new to social events, she was talking with a friend about going to her first jamboree.

Marley had heard about them; dancing, singing, everyone eating what her family called “trash food” and raucous entertainment she had never seen. Dancing was forbidden by her parents, and her diet was strictly homegrown only.

Unknown to her parents, Marley secretly accepted an invitation to the event, and used the age old—I’m visiting a friend overnight.

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https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/07/30/weekend-writing-prompt-270-jamboree/

Wash away your troubles

Let the view set you free

Awash in fresh perspective

Bathe in the liberty of trees.

http://lindaghill.com/2022/07/29/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-30-2022/