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Memory Loss...
It's a new year and I typically reflect on the past year as well as previous years.
My goal is not to repeat mistakes leading to failures. It's something on the lines of an Einstein quote about insanity of doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.
I joined CS about 3-1/2 years ago and have seen some familiar faces and met many new faces. Usually, I hang in blog section daily and visit the forums a few times a week.
When I surf CS on my cellphone is get lots of popup ads and though I've installed a few browser ad blockers they don't do much as It's like land mines and I back arrow to maneuver around them.
In life, I'm expected to remember many things... passwords used to be simple but now I've got about 20 of them and to my surprise need a 'cheat sheet' to get them right. Birthdays and anniversaries aren't much of a priority, they often get missed. My ex-wife has been help on reminders. Dentist and doctor appointments were easy but since COVID, they are booked weeks in advance and often get rescheduled. I rarely miss an appointment... any appointment.
What works for me is a simple calendar on a sheet of paper. I print a weeks schedule and it doesn't fail me. It's easy to flip back a few weeks to review things. Previously, I had a calendar on my phone that wasn't reliable. In business, I'm using Google as my office monitors and can book appointments on my behalf. I check that calendar often.
I knew a guy (on another site) who had a fear of losing his memory. Beyond forgetfulness, he was afraid of dementia or Alzheimer's. I worked with an interior designer who's husband was in an advanced stage of Alzheimer's and became abusive If he didn't recognize someone. He was too dangerous to be in the house and she was trying to get him into a facility who could handle him when he was enraged. She was bruised from one of those episodes. I never saw her again and wondered what the outcome was.
Checking memory, I recall a few of my blogs disappearing. How many and which ones I'm not sure of, with an exception of 2 that were predictions. One was about global warming and the rise in the oceans. Living in Florida, it's a concern as 5 feet above what we have now will put most of the coastline under water. NASA on Cape Canaveral will be forced to move or else they will be forced to shoot rockets from a barge. The other prediction was about an attempt to block the presidential election process.
My memory hasn't forgotten the blog from a CS moderator stating their position on political and virus blogs. A few weeks ago they made a sweep by knocking off a few members and pulling a few blogs.
Some members here have a memory loss about the wishes of CS administration... or maybe it's a case of 'I'll do what I want' where I equate that to urinating in the public pool and ignoring the signs.
I also hand write my 'do list' if not noted on my written calendar. it's quick and easy to scratch in little notes than trying with an online, digital version. Maybe this year I'll try to go digital again... that is if I can remember!
My goal is not to repeat mistakes leading to failures. It's something on the lines of an Einstein quote about insanity of doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.
I joined CS about 3-1/2 years ago and have seen some familiar faces and met many new faces. Usually, I hang in blog section daily and visit the forums a few times a week.
When I surf CS on my cellphone is get lots of popup ads and though I've installed a few browser ad blockers they don't do much as It's like land mines and I back arrow to maneuver around them.
In life, I'm expected to remember many things... passwords used to be simple but now I've got about 20 of them and to my surprise need a 'cheat sheet' to get them right. Birthdays and anniversaries aren't much of a priority, they often get missed. My ex-wife has been help on reminders. Dentist and doctor appointments were easy but since COVID, they are booked weeks in advance and often get rescheduled. I rarely miss an appointment... any appointment.
What works for me is a simple calendar on a sheet of paper. I print a weeks schedule and it doesn't fail me. It's easy to flip back a few weeks to review things. Previously, I had a calendar on my phone that wasn't reliable. In business, I'm using Google as my office monitors and can book appointments on my behalf. I check that calendar often.
I knew a guy (on another site) who had a fear of losing his memory. Beyond forgetfulness, he was afraid of dementia or Alzheimer's. I worked with an interior designer who's husband was in an advanced stage of Alzheimer's and became abusive If he didn't recognize someone. He was too dangerous to be in the house and she was trying to get him into a facility who could handle him when he was enraged. She was bruised from one of those episodes. I never saw her again and wondered what the outcome was.
Checking memory, I recall a few of my blogs disappearing. How many and which ones I'm not sure of, with an exception of 2 that were predictions. One was about global warming and the rise in the oceans. Living in Florida, it's a concern as 5 feet above what we have now will put most of the coastline under water. NASA on Cape Canaveral will be forced to move or else they will be forced to shoot rockets from a barge. The other prediction was about an attempt to block the presidential election process.
My memory hasn't forgotten the blog from a CS moderator stating their position on political and virus blogs. A few weeks ago they made a sweep by knocking off a few members and pulling a few blogs.
Some members here have a memory loss about the wishes of CS administration... or maybe it's a case of 'I'll do what I want' where I equate that to urinating in the public pool and ignoring the signs.
I also hand write my 'do list' if not noted on my written calendar. it's quick and easy to scratch in little notes than trying with an online, digital version. Maybe this year I'll try to go digital again... that is if I can remember!
Making New Years resolutions
Many people try to avoid making New Years resolutions for whatever their reason may be. However, I for one actually enjoys making at least one to start the new year off. Sadly, many of the ones I have made over the years had failed to stick. 
That's not going to stop me again this year. Have always thought making resolutions were fun, and trying to improve oneself. That's how I look at it.
Have you made any resolutions over the years, and was it a success, or bust?
Plan on making one for the upcoming year, and if so, care to share?
That's not going to stop me again this year. Have always thought making resolutions were fun, and trying to improve oneself. That's how I look at it.
Have you made any resolutions over the years, and was it a success, or bust?
Plan on making one for the upcoming year, and if so, care to share?
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You can't wait... can you!
2021 was a terrible year for many. While I pretended to be semi-retired making less money than previous years, I didn't 'fall into a hole' financially. With a dental issue that popped up and is being resolved, my overall health has been okay.
I skirted COVID at least 6 times as people around me (coworkers and friends) were directly affected.
So what's to complain about?
Nothing really.
Retailers are still pushing with extended black Friday sales and sale-a-thons up the ying-yang.
(that's the first time I used ying-yang in a blog)
Anyway, 2 days after Christmas, I was in Walmart and the normal New Years party items are in the front of the store. To my surprise, they had Valentines displays out too!
Ya can't wait... can ya!
A box of chocolates for a buck. That's got to be an amazing price.
I skirted COVID at least 6 times as people around me (coworkers and friends) were directly affected.
So what's to complain about?
Nothing really.
Retailers are still pushing with extended black Friday sales and sale-a-thons up the ying-yang.
(that's the first time I used ying-yang in a blog)
Anyway, 2 days after Christmas, I was in Walmart and the normal New Years party items are in the front of the store. To my surprise, they had Valentines displays out too!
Ya can't wait... can ya!
A box of chocolates for a buck. That's got to be an amazing price.
Christmas day ride
There have been rare occasions when the weather permitted taking a ride on Christmas day in Kansas. This year was one of those years. I met with some family for breakfast. Went to my brothers for a few hours of fun, and talk. I took off on the trike at about 1pm, didn't get back home until after 7pm.
There are time I wish I lived in a place that was warmer all year long, but then it wouldn't make the rare warm Christmasses quite as special.
There are time I wish I lived in a place that was warmer all year long, but then it wouldn't make the rare warm Christmasses quite as special.
Who are we?
Who are we? Without feedback from others? Without a job that we have made business owners money for.
Who are we?
What do you think? Who are you?
Who are we?
What do you think? Who are you?
'this the season to be jolly
Every year, as soon as Thanksgiving dinner leftovers are wrapped up, most people's attention immediately turns to the next major holiday on the calendar: Christmas. 'Tis the season, right? A marathon of eating, drinking, and socializing — what's not to like? If you need a little nudge to get into the holiday spirit.
Damsel in distress
Got up at 7.30 in order to leave home at 9.15 and the garage at 9.30, so that 100 km later I could catch the 11.00 ferry and then get into a kayak and paddle into the greyness of Scandinavian December looking for seals. Everything went smoothly, until it didn’t: some 20 min into the trip the car began to sound funny and shake violently. Well, it’s an old thing and I’m used to some noise and tremor, but this time it was too much even for me. Turned and stopped and called road assistance.
Which came eventually, lifted the car on its platform and transported it to the mechanical facility. (One of the rear tyres was totally busted: twisted and almost off the wheel; could end ugly, I’s told.) And taxi came too and transported me home. Event free.
When back at home at 12.30, opened a moderate box of Ferrero Rocher and consumed it with a large cup of warm milk. Will take a glass of red with the evening meal. Also large.
Totally boring.
Haven’t paddled for 3 weeks, was awaiting this day with longing and anticipation, now am stranded on the couch. Sure, there’s always something to wash, clean and tidy up. Goodbye manicure :/
Which came eventually, lifted the car on its platform and transported it to the mechanical facility. (One of the rear tyres was totally busted: twisted and almost off the wheel; could end ugly, I’s told.) And taxi came too and transported me home. Event free.
When back at home at 12.30, opened a moderate box of Ferrero Rocher and consumed it with a large cup of warm milk. Will take a glass of red with the evening meal. Also large.
Totally boring.
Haven’t paddled for 3 weeks, was awaiting this day with longing and anticipation, now am stranded on the couch. Sure, there’s always something to wash, clean and tidy up. Goodbye manicure :/
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