The Bag Lady

Traveling the Texas panhandle, the overview was bleak. Looking forward to seeing my Colorado home again, the driver took it upon himself in an egregious effort to maintain his fake driving superiority. Trying to impress my daughter with his prowess at map reading, went off the planned route and we found ourselves lost.

We were driving straight through from Houston to Montrose, Colorado supposedly on our well used route, but ended up in Oklahoma. Since I was the previous driver I was napping in the back when this idiot took the wheel. Even though it added hours to the trip, he defended his route was better in a boisterous manner. The temporary boyfriend relationship ended next morning. He was way too old for my daughter anyway.

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dangerous fiddle

playing a mournful refrain—

“I’m staying around”

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MLMM Sunday Writing Prompt – Love Flowers 7-2-17

It seems so simple at the start. A chance meeting on a social site, a play of words between two lonely people. It is disguised as a fun interlude, passing the time to dispel the humdrum of the necessary parts of life.  

This is the intent, starting out with flirtatious innuendos, nervous laughter, and then it happens. The more serious side, being needy and expressing thoughts and hopes of a deeper connection. Almost an addiction results. Love poems, flowers, more secretive meetings, all in the name of love.

It seems safe at the start. Anything can be written or said if not actually face to face. Is this the problem or the saving grace for two people who think they are in love?

Poems, stories, books, cinema, plays, all the greatest authors have written volumes about it. Psychologists and philosophers think and teach and even preach about it. Does anyone really understand it?  

What makes two people who never see each other, never really meet, fall in what they think is love? Is it possible to meet a soulmate through a screen, or phone? If the answer is clear, why isn’t there a book written on this phenomenon, a guide book instructing people on how to act or what to say or what not to do? Is it because everyone no matter who they are or where, what their situation is, crave love, and seek it, even remotely? There are no clear answers.

https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2017/07/02/sunday-writing-prompt-july-2-2017-love-flowers/

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I always get a laugh out of the complex’s yearly private pool rule warnings. Why even go there? You would think small children were going to stir up a cauldron of mischief and adults would not have a prayer of enjoying themselves in the cool water. Of course no one is allowed to have a cocktail such as a cosmopolitan while watching their children play – all to allay any fun at all, so why bother? It would be more fun to set up a baby pool on your “spacious” 8×8’ patio —oh I forgot, that’s not allowed either.🙄😅

JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Some Important Dates to Remember

Residents, Please remember when addressing any member of our staff, your neighbors or members of the community to conduct yourself in a respectful manner. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Reminder!
Cheyenne Frontier Days is only a few weeks away which means many people will be coming into town, both good and bad. Because crime rates tend to increase around Frontier Days, please be sure to lock your vehicles and apartments and do not leave any valuables unattended. Please keep your eyes out for any suspicious activity and report it to the Cheyenne Police Department’s non-emergency line at 307-637-6524.

Pool Rules
 No persons under the age of 16 are allowed in the pool area without an adult
 No children under the age of 5 are allowed in the spa
 No persons under the age of 16 are allowed in the Fitness Center or Indoor Spa
 Absolutely NO FOOD, NO ALCOHOL, NO GLASS, NO PETS & NO BBQ GRILLS are allowed in
the pool area. Clear plastic bottles ONLY.
 Appropriate swimwear must be worn. No thongs, cheeky bottoms, cut off shorts, street clothing or diapers.
 You may have two (2) guests per apartment join you; however, you must be with them AT ALL TIMES. If the pool is too crowded for residents, guests must leave
 Keep the gate closed. Do not open the gate for anyone even if you may think they are a resident. All residents must access the gate with their amenity card for safety and security reasons
 No diving/flipping, spitting, spouting water or boisterous play in the pool. No throwing balls back and forth, no splashing, no foul language and no yelling or screaming
 Any violation of our rules and policies may result in loss of privileges and/or eviction

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Stepping into the street, Sara found it an eerily calm place. Cars all parked, no one walking their dog or kids playing. It was all too quiet for a summer evening. Suddenly a voice yelled out, “what, are you nuts? It’s 110 degrees out there! Get off the pavement before your sneakers melt! Honestly, young people these days. . .mutter mutter mutter.”

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His ego continues to furnish fuel pregnant with resentment, hate, and falsehoods.

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Gotta love ’em🥰 Made my day!

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