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Funny Happenings

There I was walking along with my dog when someone whizzes by on a bike and says ” hi cutey” so I foolishly smile back. After more walking a jogger runs by and says ” hey there good boy.” Again I smile like a buffoon, puzzled that he can’t tell I am a girl. But, when it happens a third time as someone passes by I realize that they are talking to my dog Tessie, and not me.

Can you believe it, there I am at the end of that leash and people hardly notice that there is a human attached. Sometimes when they look up and see me they act surprised.

Now I say to all those people who like to greet my dog that I am really flattered that they are so impressed by her, but don’t forget about me. I need a smile once in awhile. I need to be greeted just as warmly

there’s both my girls

Have you ever noticed how people often just melt and get goofy around a dog, and scowl at a person. I say it is just bad manners on their part.

Now I can take this as an insult from these greeters or I can take it as a message from the universe to treat people as good as you would a dog (most people that is). Sometimes we need to be reminded that it makes others feel good when they are treated well. Even something as simple as a smile can brighten someone’s day.

The next time you are out trekking the hills and dales smile at everyone that passes you as you greet their lovely pet. It will make everyone’s day so much better. You might surprise yourself and feel better as well. So for today have a great day. You and I deserve it.

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Terrible Day!!!

I am having a terrible day. I have tried for five days to get images to load on my blog with no result. I have talked for hours with the techs who are experts in the field, and I must be way below the dos for dummies level, because I can almost feel them pulling out their hair as we speak.

I had a previous blog through a different hosting provider and I never had any issues ever with images. My version of wordpress was older and I loved it. Now this new version is too savvy for me. Every time I accidentally move my mouse I end up screwing things up.

The tech finally said he was going to move my complaint/ difficulty up the chain and I would hear back in twenty four to forty hours. I have already been messing with this for five days. I am pissed and want it to get fixed.

I am sorry I am whining but, I am near tears with the frustration that I am feeling at this moment. The tech offered me some training thing, for a fee, to help with my ignorance. I say I shouldn’t have to take a course in anything to make this work. Should I?

It is amazing how the little things in life can blow us to pieces. I mean I have a headache, my stomach is upset, and I can tell my blood pressure is elevated. Dam it.

Okay, so what do we do when we reach this level of derangement. We breathe. That’s right, I am going to take some deep breaths and turn off this computer. And then I am going to deep breath some more., than take a nap.

I hope when you feel upset that you can do something to relieve your stress as well. After all it is only a computer. I have the power to shut this monster off. Maybe it will be better tomorrow. Have a great today. I will when I get up from my nap.

I am so tired of this.

Oh I did manage to upload one file after three hours, don’t ask me how I did it, so I decided to add it. This was taken July 5th last year. These poor things were out cold up in a tree in my backyard. I thought they were dead. The game warden said they probably ran up the tree in a panic thanks to peoples love of fireworks. I know how they feel. I am ready to throw in the towel too.

Take a nap. See you later.

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We are but a tiny drop in a very large ocean.

Can you imagine how many of us it would take to make this beautiful pool of water if we were each just one drop. All of us mixing together to make one of the loveliest images. Just looking at this picture makes me feel cool and at ease. We can use the things in nature to bring us a sense of peace. In this chaotic world we need that more than anything.

Find something in nature and lose yourself in that moment. Look at all the details. Look at all the things that have come together to bring this moment to you. We can get away from the world around us by being mindful of what surrounds us moment to moment. It takes a lot of little particles to make something as large as a body of water.

Someone somewhere said that there are more universes out in the great beyond then all the grains of sand on all the beaches of the world. We are but a speck, but when we come together, we make great things.

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Short and Sweet

a storm is brewing.

OMG, I know this isn’t a proper introduction, but I have toiled over this dam blog for days. All the promoters make it sound so easy to do a website. They are nuts. I have googled back and forth from tutorials, articles, and every darn thing I can find to help me get this website up and running. My fingers are bruised and bleeding, and I am not going to mention the bald spots that have cropped up.

My site is still in it’s infancy but, I think the birthing process is almost over. As the days progress I am sure with the help of WP learning I should be able to add some pretty pictures.

The message to come out of all this is to not give up. There are many things that come into our lives to challenge us. We can move through them with a little patience toward ourselves or we can throw a fit. We are stronger, and better than we give ourselves credit for. Really!

I will admit there were times when my computer almost went flying. I work nights and it is noon. I should have been in bed long ago. But, I am proud that this baby is ready to go. Have a great day today. And good night.

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Views On Life

Things can always change.

We all have opinions and thoughts about what is occurring from moment to moment. Sometimes we just need to get these thoughts out even if it is only to the clouds above. You are in the clouds, as I am in the whole scheme of blogging.

One of the views I have come to adopt is that I have all that I need right now in this moment. I WANT lots of things. But, I don’t need them.

What seems to push all of us is the desire to have more things. Another television, another car, closets full of clothes, and every electronic gadget sold at Best Buy.

When I was growing up we had a black and white television. It was amazing when color came along later. The channel selector was not a universal remote, but the kid who was closest to the television.

Sometimes I have to admit some of the stress in my life is the desire to have more. Being satisfied with our lives seems almost a sin. Now I am not saying that there aren’t many people out there who really do need “more” But for the rest of us we probably have enough.

If you are feeling stressed look at what you are stressing over. Are there things in your life that you could let go of? What goals are you struggling with, and are they realistic?

Now I could have more if I wanted to work longer hours, never see my family or my pets, and never get enough sleep, but I don’t want to miss those things so I just work one job, and try to count my blessings.

Stress can be toxic, look at what may be poisoning your life. Make sure you have what you need, but get rid of the WANTS. Believe me it will help you feel better. With all that is going on right now we all need a little peace.

Have a great day today, you and I deserve it. See you soon.