I didn’t watch the Oscars, but I sure heard about the altercation between Chris Rock and Will Smith afterward and tons of opinions on both sides. Some people believed that Chris Rock was wrong, and others thought that Will Smith was wrong. But this is not a situation of either/or. I think they both wereContinue reading “Chris Rock and Will Smith”
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TMI Tuesday – March 29, 2022: Simple Pleasures
1. Tell us your top two simple pleasures. I can watch as many streaming movies and TV shows as I can cram into my day. And cookies with marshmallows and chocolate. 2. You are being a offered a day of pleasure but you must choose one of the following to do. Which would you choose?Continue reading “TMI Tuesday – March 29, 2022: Simple Pleasures”
Emojis
Bloguarany 12 What emoji(s) do you like to use? Emojis are cute, but I rarely use them. When I do, it’s only on Facebook, and usually only on comments and on messenger, and then just a few. When I use them, it’s usually a heart or a smiling face of some kind. On messenger, IContinue reading “Emojis”
Question from Quora: Kid’s Laundry
My son (13 years old) wants to start doing his own laundry and buying his own detergent. As a parent, what would be your response to this? My response and even better answers to this question: My kids started doing their own laundry when they were 12. They also learned how to properly wash dishes,Continue reading “Question from Quora: Kid’s Laundry”
TMI Tuesday – March 1, 2022: What?
1. Covid dating behavior: – Are you choosier? – Are you less choosey? – Are you more frank and up front about what you want? I haven’t dated in a long time. Nothing has changed. 2. What is stable in your life? Answer Yes or No as in “yes, this is stable” or “no this is not stable”.Continue reading “TMI Tuesday – March 1, 2022: What?”
Quora Question: As a teacher, what was the most inappropriate thing you’ve seen a parent do that is harmful for their child in the long run?
When I was working at a middle school, we had a boy brought into the office because he was bullying and abusing smaller and younger boys. He was told to sit in a chair next to the vice principal’s office while his parents were called. Within 20 minutes, the boy’s father stormed into the officeContinue reading “Quora Question: As a teacher, what was the most inappropriate thing you’ve seen a parent do that is harmful for their child in the long run?”
Boldly
Yes, I know January is over. And yes, I know that it’s almost March. But I like the Bloguarany prompts, so I’m going to sneak them in here and there. Bloguarany 11 What does it mean to live boldly? From the Star Trek franchise: “To boldly go where no one has gone before!” and toContinue reading “Boldly”
Collage of the Day: I Love You Forever
Collage of the Day: Broken
I made this collage several years ago when I was going through a difficult time with depression and anxiety. I had been diagnosed with PTSD after memories of my childhood and teen years surfaced; after burying them for 50 years. Memories of being molested when I was three, raped when I was 14, triggered OCDContinue reading “Collage of the Day: Broken”
Gratitude
Bloguarany 10 What are 5 things you’re grateful for today? I have not gotten Covid 19. So many of the staff members here have had it and they are required to self-isolate for 10 days, which means the amount of staff on duty is greatly reduced and those who are working still stay cheerful andContinue reading “Gratitude”