I've never seen the daffodils bloom so well...reminds me of this poem-
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
By William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Here's the path to the garden yesterday.
Skipping Trade Day this AM. Got everything we need and just hunkering down for awhile. We even cancelled our music session last night. It is suddenly a different world this week.
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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Life is feeling different in a way
like after the triple tower thing
people are pensive and afraid
dancing thru the daffodils
is a gentle thought
thanks
I've never seen the daffodils bloom so well...reminds me of this poem-
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
By William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Here's the path to the garden yesterday.
Skipping Trade Day this AM. Got everything we need and just hunkering down for awhile. We even cancelled our music session last night. It is suddenly a different world this week.
@Lookout
gives me a sense of well-being. Noticed a few people milling about the old hardware this morning, way down traffic wise. Calm, i like calm.
Were i you, i might take the shoes off and dance in those daffodils.
Thanks for the poem and picture of splendid Spring.
I've never seen the daffodils bloom so well...reminds me of this poem-
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
By William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Here's the path to the garden yesterday.
Skipping Trade Day this AM. Got everything we need and just hunkering down for awhile. We even cancelled our music session last night. It is suddenly a different world this week.
I've never seen the daffodils bloom so well...reminds me of this poem-
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
By William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Here's the path to the garden yesterday.
Skipping Trade Day this AM. Got everything we need and just hunkering down for awhile. We even cancelled our music session last night. It is suddenly a different world this week.
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Raining here now, gently for days to come. A month late. I saw a bumble bee out yesterday. Confused as to where the normal stash of flowers are. Looking.
The world is slowing to a halt. Needed certainly. Cosmic hands move in uncharted ways. Hoping for healing, I am for all beings.
May your day be filled with peace.
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Raining here now, gently for days to come. A month late. I saw a bumble bee out yesterday. Confused as to where the normal stash of flowers are. Looking.
The world is slowing to a halt. Needed certainly. Cosmic hands move in uncharted ways. Hoping for healing, I am for all beings.
@magiamma
have been out bouncing around for a couple of days now with honey bees all over the ribes. Further inland, I guess.
have a good one.
Raining here now, gently for days to come. A month late. I saw a bumble bee out yesterday. Confused as to where the normal stash of flowers are. Looking.
The world is slowing to a halt. Needed certainly. Cosmic hands move in uncharted ways. Hoping for healing, I am for all beings.
May your day be filled with peace.
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@magiamma
universal breath of fresh air. A time, as you suggest, to contemplate what it is to be human.
May the hum of bees and special smell of rain soak the senses in delights.
Raining here now, gently for days to come. A month late. I saw a bumble bee out yesterday. Confused as to where the normal stash of flowers are. Looking.
The world is slowing to a halt. Needed certainly. Cosmic hands move in uncharted ways. Hoping for healing, I am for all beings.
The Dawn of a New World
What's that you say,
the world is different today?
The people are hunkering down
of their own accord
to stay safe
from the stealth
that will steal their health
or that of a love.
What's that you say,
a shift has occurred today?
The shift has been coming
but you were too busy to see.
The shift will change our world
and how we are to be.
What's that you say,
an unrecognizable world today?
Feet planted firmly on the ground
with no one uttering a sound
I look around
and see that you've found,
the world is different today
and it is time to adjust
to the new order
of our fellow human
as one.
What's that you say,
the world is different today?
Take my hand and walk with me
as we move through this life becoming
aware of the humanity we have forsaken
for the consumption we have taken
to the grotesque extreme we see.
What's that you say,
you want to make a difference today?
Have a beautiful day and be aware, live aware.
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"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
as we move through this life becoming
aware of the humanity we have forsaken
for the consumption we have taken
to the grotesque extreme we see."
Your words humble me today, simply beautiful and dear, thank you.
The Dawn of a New World
What's that you say,
the world is different today?
The people are hunkering down
of their own accord
to stay safe
from the stealth
that will steal their health
or that of a love.
What's that you say,
a shift has occurred today?
The shift has been coming
but you were too busy to see.
The shift will change our world
and how we are to be.
What's that you say,
an unrecognizable world today?
Feet planted firmly on the ground
with no one uttering a sound
I look around
and see that you've found,
the world is different today
and it is time to adjust
to the new order
of our fellow human
as one.
What's that you say,
the world is different today?
Take my hand and walk with me
as we move through this life becoming
aware of the humanity we have forsaken
for the consumption we have taken
to the grotesque extreme we see.
What's that you say,
you want to make a difference today?
market for spuds, carrots, broccoli, shrooms and, if we're lucky, maybe beets. We'll also pick up our weekly chunk of fresh caught local salmon. It's open air, and if the patrons maintain adequate interpersonal separation, should be low risk. Things change, but also stay the same, one must carry on, as they say. Bread making day today too - all these little rituals of life isolate one from the shocks to some extent, but also entail a small community that goes along all the same no matter.
Take care of yourself extra well these days.
Have a good one.
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@enhydra lutris
I went out to do the regular Sat. morning shopping to find some store shelves empty and very very biggly long long checkout lines at grocery stores around 8:30AM today. Only certain things were wiped out fresh milk, paper towels and toilet paper among the sold out items. I bought some shelf stable milk, rice and dried beans just in case of supply chain breakdown. I'm pretty sure NY is the state with the most cases in the US at this time
People around here are freaked out mostly due to a big local news push about a Mom and her school kid testing positive in one of the local middle schools. I guess she (the Mom) works at the school. So now the entire school needs testing but many will have to wait for it. Just about all the local school districts have canceled classes for a while. They are now trying to figure out if there is some way to do distance learning.
market for spuds, carrots, broccoli, shrooms and, if we're lucky, maybe beets. We'll also pick up our weekly chunk of fresh caught local salmon. It's open air, and if the patrons maintain adequate interpersonal separation, should be low risk. Things change, but also stay the same, one must carry on, as they say. Bread making day today too - all these little rituals of life isolate one from the shocks to some extent, but also entail a small community that goes along all the same no matter.
@jbob
always have around. Rice too. Very cosmopolitan culture out here so beans and rice are both very popular, especially arborio rice.
have a good one,
#5 I went out to do the regular Sat. morning shopping to find some store shelves empty and very very biggly long long checkout lines at grocery stores around 8:30AM today. Only certain things were wiped out fresh milk, paper towels and toilet paper among the sold out items. I bought some shelf stable milk, rice and dried beans just in case of supply chain breakdown. I'm pretty sure NY is the state with the most cases in the US at this time
People around here are freaked out mostly due to a big local news push about a Mom and her school kid testing positive in one of the local middle schools. I guess she (the Mom) works at the school. So now the entire school needs testing but many will have to wait for it. Just about all the local school districts have canceled classes for a while. They are now trying to figure out if there is some way to do distance learning.
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That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
a bonus in having a good market to enjoy and reading your list, i am compelled to ask, what time is dinner?
Ran into a cabbage bargain, .33/pound. So i've some shredding and chopping to do. Find myself having it Al dente with butter, of late and as usual, i'll make sauerkraut.
'Times, they are a changin'
Stocked up here, and have a few n95 masks a friend gifted me last summer, he works for 3M. Used one yesterday down the mountain in Aldi's supermarket, i was the only one in costume, but received no glaring stares or funny looks, save one from a teenager. Put it on car dashboard, figure the sun's rays should keep it clean.
You two take good care as well and have a lovely weekend.
market for spuds, carrots, broccoli, shrooms and, if we're lucky, maybe beets. We'll also pick up our weekly chunk of fresh caught local salmon. It's open air, and if the patrons maintain adequate interpersonal separation, should be low risk. Things change, but also stay the same, one must carry on, as they say. Bread making day today too - all these little rituals of life isolate one from the shocks to some extent, but also entail a small community that goes along all the same no matter.
a bonus in having a good market to enjoy and reading your list, i am compelled to ask, what time is dinner?
Ran into a cabbage bargain, .33/pound. So i've some shredding and chopping to do. Find myself having it Al dente with butter, of late and as usual, i'll make sauerkraut.
'Times, they are a changin'
Stocked up here, and have a few n95 masks a friend gifted me last summer, he works for 3M. Used one yesterday down the mountain in Aldi's supermarket, i was the only one in costume, but received no glaring stares or funny looks, save one from a teenager. Put it on car dashboard, figure the sun's rays should keep it clean.
You two take good care as well and have a lovely weekend.
@studentofearth
we just don't have room to store too much of the 3 kinds we use.
Have a good one
Going to take time to enjoy the spring bloom this year. No need to run off to town. If I need something, will improvise.
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That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
@studentofearth
in Vancouver,Wa. Did some lite tilling yesterday getting ready to move some bean and snow pea starts outside. Already harvesting lettuce and cilantro.
Then woke up this morn to a surprise.
Going to take time to enjoy the spring bloom this year. No need to run off to town. If I need something, will improvise.
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Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
#7.2 hey Rome wasn't built in a day, working on the Bible stand first, ok?
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That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Being Saturday, i imagine you'll be swamped again at work; hope things calm down soon and folks don't go ballistic over empty shelves and take their frustration out on you.
Thanks for being here, thinking of you.
Just wanted to check in and let you know I’m ok. On my way to work now. Be well everyone.
Have had some Shen Yun tickets for April 8th.
Just got an email from them saying because of the virus emergency they are re-scheduling it five days later to April 12th.
Not sure how that even helps.
Wait and see.
$450 tickets though.
Whup, snowing again.
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Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
Love snow peas, a long time favorite especially fresh ones. Brilliant purple against the snow in your photo seems to say melt snow we've dancing to do.
Speaking of dancing, in his book The Empty Space,1968, Peter Brook forecast the extreme tickets prices we see today.
Hope the timing change doesn't impact your ability to go, Shen Yun should be an experience to remember.
Saw blossoms down the mtn. yesterday, but we normally get big heavy snow storms in March.
Hoping you've a wonderful weekend.
Have had some Shen Yun tickets for April 8th.
Just got an email from them saying because of the virus emergency they are re-scheduling it five days later to April 12th.
Not sure how that even helps.
Wait and see.
$450 tickets though.
Whup, snowing again.
Hope your Chapel Hill appointment went well, Smiley. Take good care.
Be well, All . . .
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Mollie
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”
~~Will Rogers, Actor & Social Commentator
“Love makes you stronger, so that you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone.”
~~Author Unknown, Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) Website
“In a world where you can be anything–be kind.”
~~Author Unknown
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”
~~Gilda Radner, Comedienne
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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Kinda worn a little today as well. Cancelled my trip to the hill, grew afraid that the system hasn't worked out, nor does the public yet understand, the best ways to separate patients with the virus from the rest of the patient population and i would be walking in sort of blind. Interesting, after i cancelled, i received a new update from UNC hospitals and they were just beginning a triage program with protocols.
I'm just not comfortable being around health-care settings now. I stopped going to local physical therapy as it's located in a hospital campus as well. Have another mature friend who also stopped his daily visits.
I know you two share the same concerns. I did stock up on medicines this week and should be okay on that front for a while.
Hey, i've a new grand-dog, a black and tan mutt. But she's causing trouble at my son's in-laws, attacking Bruno, their dog, and growling at people and other critters on leash. So, it's a day-today situation now to see if she will adapt.
No name as of yesterday.
Thanks for the video and you always bring cheer to me by being here.
you could see was Stella’s waging tail! Such joy! Thank you sd.
Kinda worn a little today as well. Cancelled my trip to the hill, grew afraid that the system hasn't worked out, nor does the public yet understand, the best ways to separate patients with the virus from the rest of the patient population and i would be walking in sort of blind. Interesting, after i cancelled, i received a new update from UNC hospitals and they were just beginning a triage program with protocols.
I'm just not comfortable being around health-care settings now. I stopped going to local physical therapy as it's located in a hospital campus as well. Have another mature friend who also stopped his daily visits.
I know you two share the same concerns. I did stock up on medicines this week and should be okay on that front for a while.
Hey, i've a new grand-dog, a black and tan mutt. But she's causing trouble at my son's in-laws, attacking Bruno, their dog, and growling at people and other critters on leash. So, it's a day-today situation now to see if she will adapt.
No name as of yesterday.
Thanks for the video and you always bring cheer to me by being here.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
Kinda worn a little today as well. Cancelled my trip to the hill, grew afraid that the system hasn't worked out, nor does the public yet understand, the best ways to separate patients with the virus from the rest of the patient population and i would be walking in sort of blind. Interesting, after i cancelled, i received a new update from UNC hospitals and they were just beginning a triage program with protocols.
I'm just not comfortable being around health-care settings now. I stopped going to local physical therapy as it's located in a hospital campus as well. Have another mature friend who also stopped his daily visits.
I know you two share the same concerns. I did stock up on medicines this week and should be okay on that front for a while.
Hey, i've a new grand-dog, a black and tan mutt. But she's causing trouble at my son's in-laws, attacking Bruno, their dog, and growling at people and other critters on leash. So, it's a day-today situation now to see if she will adapt.
No name as of yesterday.
Thanks for the video and you always bring cheer to me by being here.
it gave my spirits a big lift. (not to mention, more than a few chuckles! )
Apologize took so long to reply. I twisted my ankle going down steps, and, have been a bit discombobulated, not to mention pretty uncomfortable. Treated injury, ourselves, with an ace bandage. Seems to be doing the job. Have crutches and a walker--and, a boot--from previous ankle fractures, if it gets worse. Too concerned about contagions, to risk a Dr's visit. I know what a fracture feels and sounds like--have had a straight-line, and a spiral ankle fracture, so, feel certain just pulled/strained ligament.
Hey, take good care of yourself. Glad you got the appropriate face mask. Hope you can avoid all but most pressing medical appointments. Gotta weigh the risks. We're in the same boat.
Saw a FDA bulletin warning about a flea prevention med for dogs (just bought Kaity several doses. Pet Meds will allow me to return it, so, that's good.) Will post here today, or maybe later in the week. Involves at least '4' major brands of this product--popular one, IOW.
BTW, best of luck to your Son and Family with new Grand Dog--hopefully, she'll settle down, soon, and, work out. Sometimes they come to us, pretty traumatized. Of course, can't allow her to injure other pets, or, obviously, people.
You may recall that 'Mr B' was extremely dog/animal aggressive (a total sweetheart with humans). Probably, partly due to his over-the-top anxiety which caused him to suffer from one of the worst cases of separation anxiety that our Vets had ever seen. During the last couple years (when we still had 'Biggun'--she passed in 2012) he had to be separated from her much of the time--unless, I could very closely supervise them. Of course, he was adopted by us at approximately age 18-24 months, so, no inkling of his history. Actually, that 'age' was just an educated guess. Vet said it was 'possible' that he was 3 or 4 years old when he came to us. (but, no older)
Arthritis in two fingers (right hand) finally catching up with me. Expect not to be able to blog much longer--unless, I'm willing to adopt pigeon English style. IOW, I'll have to be much less long-winded than I naturally tend to be.
Take care, and be well, my Friend.
Mollie
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”
~~Will Rogers, Actor & Social Commentator
“Love makes you stronger, so that you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone.”
~~Author Unknown, Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) Website
“In a world where you can be anything–be kind.”
~~Author Unknown
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”
~~Gilda Radner, Comedienne
Kinda worn a little today as well. Cancelled my trip to the hill, grew afraid that the system hasn't worked out, nor does the public yet understand, the best ways to separate patients with the virus from the rest of the patient population and i would be walking in sort of blind. Interesting, after i cancelled, i received a new update from UNC hospitals and they were just beginning a triage program with protocols.
I'm just not comfortable being around health-care settings now. I stopped going to local physical therapy as it's located in a hospital campus as well. Have another mature friend who also stopped his daily visits.
I know you two share the same concerns. I did stock up on medicines this week and should be okay on that front for a while.
Hey, i've a new grand-dog, a black and tan mutt. But she's causing trouble at my son's in-laws, attacking Bruno, their dog, and growling at people and other critters on leash. So, it's a day-today situation now to see if she will adapt.
No name as of yesterday.
Thanks for the video and you always bring cheer to me by being here.
Thank you for your inspiration and dedication to building love, comfort and awareness. And thank you all here for the beauty of your comments and poetry.
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Good morning VN
birds are awakening
singing spring songs
signaling with one another
in the joy of this new dawn
question everything
A complimentary morning back-at-you, QMS,
sweet melodies.
Spring sure is unfolding beautifully here
I've never seen the daffodils bloom so well...reminds me of this poem-
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
By William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Here's the path to the garden yesterday.
Skipping Trade Day this AM. Got everything we need and just hunkering down for awhile. We even cancelled our music session last night. It is suddenly a different world this week.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
It is so here too
Life is feeling different in a way
like after the triple tower thing
people are pensive and afraid
dancing thru the daffodils
is a gentle thought
thanks
question everything
Your photo, so fresh and beautiful, Lookout,
gives me a sense of well-being. Noticed a few people milling about the old hardware this morning, way down traffic wise. Calm, i like calm.
Were i you, i might take the shoes off and dance in those daffodils.
Thanks for the poem and picture of splendid Spring.
Lucky! The daffodils are long over here. My
hyacinths are in full bloom.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
Morning smiley
Raining here now, gently for days to come. A month late. I saw a bumble bee out yesterday. Confused as to where the normal stash of flowers are. Looking.
The world is slowing to a halt. Needed certainly. Cosmic hands move in uncharted ways. Hoping for healing, I am for all beings.
May your day be filled with peace.
Stop Climate Change Silence - Start the Conversation
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may peace find you too
nice sentiment
thanks
question everything
Morning magi. Rain hasn't started here yet and the bumblers
have been out bouncing around for a couple of days now with honey bees all over the ribes. Further inland, I guess.
have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Perhaps, mother earth gets a reprieve, magi, a sorely needed
universal breath of fresh air. A time, as you suggest, to contemplate what it is to be human.
May the hum of bees and special smell of rain soak the senses in delights.
Good morning, smiley ~~
The Dawn of a New World
What's that you say,
the world is different today?
The people are hunkering down
of their own accord
to stay safe
from the stealth
that will steal their health
or that of a love.
What's that you say,
a shift has occurred today?
The shift has been coming
but you were too busy to see.
The shift will change our world
and how we are to be.
What's that you say,
an unrecognizable world today?
Feet planted firmly on the ground
with no one uttering a sound
I look around
and see that you've found,
the world is different today
and it is time to adjust
to the new order
of our fellow human
as one.
What's that you say,
the world is different today?
Take my hand and walk with me
as we move through this life becoming
aware of the humanity we have forsaken
for the consumption we have taken
to the grotesque extreme we see.
What's that you say,
you want to make a difference today?
Have a beautiful day and be aware, live aware.
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Oah RA, "Take my hand and walk with me
as we move through this life becoming
aware of the humanity we have forsaken
for the consumption we have taken
to the grotesque extreme we see."
Your words humble me today, simply beautiful and dear, thank you.
Good morning smiley. We're venturing out today, farmers'
market for spuds, carrots, broccoli, shrooms and, if we're lucky, maybe beets. We'll also pick up our weekly chunk of fresh caught local salmon. It's open air, and if the patrons maintain adequate interpersonal separation, should be low risk. Things change, but also stay the same, one must carry on, as they say. Bread making day today too - all these little rituals of life isolate one from the shocks to some extent, but also entail a small community that goes along all the same no matter.
Take care of yourself extra well these days.
Have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
panic buying at supermarkets in Albany NY area this morning
I went out to do the regular Sat. morning shopping to find some store shelves empty and very very biggly long long checkout lines at grocery stores around 8:30AM today. Only certain things were wiped out fresh milk, paper towels and toilet paper among the sold out items. I bought some shelf stable milk, rice and dried beans just in case of supply chain breakdown. I'm pretty sure NY is the state with the most cases in the US at this time
People around here are freaked out mostly due to a big local news push about a Mom and her school kid testing positive in one of the local middle schools. I guess she (the Mom) works at the school. So now the entire school needs testing but many will have to wait for it. Just about all the local school districts have canceled classes for a while. They are now trying to figure out if there is some way to do distance learning.
We stocked up on dried beans a week ago, on top of what we
always have around. Rice too. Very cosmopolitan culture out here so beans and rice are both very popular, especially arborio rice.
have a good one,
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Happy shopping, el,
a bonus in having a good market to enjoy and reading your list, i am compelled to ask, what time is dinner?
Ran into a cabbage bargain, .33/pound. So i've some shredding and chopping to do. Find myself having it Al dente with butter, of late and as usual, i'll make sauerkraut.
'Times, they are a changin'
Stocked up here, and have a few n95 masks a friend gifted me last summer, he works for 3M. Used one yesterday down the mountain in Aldi's supermarket, i was the only one in costume, but received no glaring stares or funny looks, save one from a teenager. Put it on car dashboard, figure the sun's rays should keep it clean.
You two take good care as well and have a lovely weekend.
That's the answer ...
Let the light shine!
Crocus and Snow Glories peaking through the snow
Going to take time to enjoy the spring bloom this year. No need to run off to town. If I need something, will improvise.
Still yourself, deep water can absorb many disturbances with minimal reaction.
--When the opening appears release yourself.
Biggest concern here is maybe running out of flour, but
we just don't have room to store too much of the 3 kinds we use.
Have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Jerry-rigging, a second nature of farm life, SoE, one just
makes do without a fret, i understand.
Recalled for a moment Spring in Ashland, especially in the park with toddling son.
Spring is struggling here
in Vancouver,Wa. Did some lite tilling yesterday getting ready to move some bean and snow pea starts outside. Already harvesting lettuce and cilantro.
Then woke up this morn to a surprise.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
Finished at last
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I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
Big laugh, ggersh, in case you run out,
i could point out the better leaves, if necessary.
Belly rolling, i thank you for this good cheer. Have a good one.
One has to stay positive now don't we
no worries, glad you enjoyed it
I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
I dunno. Where’s the gun rack?
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
Where's the gun rack? You ask
hey Rome wasn't built in a day, working on the Bible stand first, ok?
I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
Makes one giddy :)
To replace the Sears catalogue, or what?
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Indeed
To replace the sears catalogue. Heh
Stop Climate Change Silence - Start the Conversation
Hot Air Website, Twitter, Facebook
Uh no, my Playboy reading material
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I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
becoming aware of the humanity
such a sweet harmony
of words, thoughts and feelings
taking it on my bike ride over to say
hello to the sheep and horses
people too
many thanks
question everything
gun racks in the bat room
shoot or get offa the pot
question everything
Good Morning Smiley
Just wanted to check in and let you know I’m ok. On my way to work now. Be well everyone.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Hi Anja,
Being Saturday, i imagine you'll be swamped again at work; hope things calm down soon and folks don't go ballistic over empty shelves and take their frustration out on you.
Thanks for being here, thinking of you.
no worries mate
question everything
A good Saturday to you Smiley
Have had some Shen Yun tickets for April 8th.
Just got an email from them saying because of the virus emergency they are re-scheduling it five days later to April 12th.
Not sure how that even helps.
Wait and see.
$450 tickets though.
Whup, snowing again.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
'ello earthling1,
Love snow peas, a long time favorite especially fresh ones. Brilliant purple against the snow in your photo seems to say melt snow we've dancing to do.
Speaking of dancing, in his book The Empty Space,1968, Peter Brook forecast the extreme tickets prices we see today.
Hope the timing change doesn't impact your ability to go, Shen Yun should be an experience to remember.
Saw blossoms down the mtn. yesterday, but we normally get big heavy snow storms in March.
Hoping you've a wonderful weekend.
Tired, and very discouraged, today--maybe this John & Yoko
video will cheer up folks a bit (as it did me).
Hope your Chapel Hill appointment went well, Smiley. Take good care.
Be well, All . . .
[YouTube Video Attribution: Imagine - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (w the Flux Fiddlers) official music video HD long v Dec 18, 2016]
Mollie
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”
~~Will Rogers, Actor & Social Commentator
“Love makes you stronger, so that you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone.”
~~Author Unknown, Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) Website
“In a world where you can be anything–be kind.”
~~Author Unknown
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”
~~Gilda Radner, Comedienne
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Hi Molly,
Kinda worn a little today as well. Cancelled my trip to the hill, grew afraid that the system hasn't worked out, nor does the public yet understand, the best ways to separate patients with the virus from the rest of the patient population and i would be walking in sort of blind. Interesting, after i cancelled, i received a new update from UNC hospitals and they were just beginning a triage program with protocols.
I'm just not comfortable being around health-care settings now. I stopped going to local physical therapy as it's located in a hospital campus as well. Have another mature friend who also stopped his daily visits.
I know you two share the same concerns. I did stock up on medicines this week and should be okay on that front for a while.
Hey, i've a new grand-dog, a black and tan mutt. But she's causing trouble at my son's in-laws, attacking Bruno, their dog, and growling at people and other critters on leash. So, it's a day-today situation now to see if she will adapt.
No name as of yesterday.
Thanks for the video and you always bring cheer to me by being here.
Have a wonderful evening and week.
And this:
ROFLMAO! I loved the shots where all
you could see was Stella’s waging tail! Such joy! Thank you sd.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
The perfect playground! n/t
Thanks, Smiley! 'Stella' was adorable--and, yes,
it gave my spirits a big lift. (not to mention, more than a few chuckles!
)
Apologize took so long to reply. I twisted my ankle going down steps, and, have been a bit discombobulated, not to mention pretty uncomfortable. Treated injury, ourselves, with an ace bandage. Seems to be doing the job. Have crutches and a walker--and, a boot--from previous ankle fractures, if it gets worse. Too concerned about contagions, to risk a Dr's visit. I know what a fracture feels and sounds like--have had a straight-line, and a spiral ankle fracture, so, feel certain just pulled/strained ligament.
Hey, take good care of yourself. Glad you got the appropriate face mask. Hope you can avoid all but most pressing medical appointments. Gotta weigh the risks. We're in the same boat.
Saw a FDA bulletin warning about a flea prevention med for dogs (just bought Kaity several doses. Pet Meds will allow me to return it, so, that's good.) Will post here today, or maybe later in the week. Involves at least '4' major brands of this product--popular one, IOW.
BTW, best of luck to your Son and Family with new Grand Dog--hopefully, she'll settle down, soon, and, work out. Sometimes they come to us, pretty traumatized. Of course, can't allow her to injure other pets, or, obviously, people.
You may recall that 'Mr B' was extremely dog/animal aggressive (a total sweetheart with humans). Probably, partly due to his over-the-top anxiety which caused him to suffer from one of the worst cases of separation anxiety that our Vets had ever seen. During the last couple years (when we still had 'Biggun'--she passed in 2012) he had to be separated from her much of the time--unless, I could very closely supervise them. Of course, he was adopted by us at approximately age 18-24 months, so, no inkling of his history. Actually, that 'age' was just an educated guess. Vet said it was 'possible' that he was 3 or 4 years old when he came to us. (but, no older)
Arthritis in two fingers (right hand) finally catching up with me. Expect not to be able to blog much longer--unless, I'm willing to adopt pigeon English style. IOW, I'll have to be much less long-winded than I naturally tend to be.
Take care, and be well, my Friend.
Mollie
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”
~~Will Rogers, Actor & Social Commentator
“Love makes you stronger, so that you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone.”
~~Author Unknown, Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) Website
“In a world where you can be anything–be kind.”
~~Author Unknown
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”
~~Gilda Radner, Comedienne
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Hi smiley,
Thank you for your inspiration and dedication to building love, comfort and awareness. And thank you all here for the beauty of your comments and poetry.
I hope your Saturday is winding down comfortably.
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