Unfortunately, everything is basically a gamble. When one opens their own business, they don't know if it's going to work out, but they keep hope, stay optimistic and work hard to make it successful.
In relationships, people hope for the best, but never really know what will result. I've known couples that were long time high school sweethearts. As soon as they got married, everything fell apart.
We get ourselves into situations, buying a house, a car, thinking we have a very steady job, marriage, all such things, but nothing is ever 100% guaranteed.. as they say.. the only guarantees are death and taxes.
Yet, we embrace the trials and challenges in life, and when we succeed, it's fun.
I heard about a lady who got a free roll of toilet paper just for showing some guy her chest. I don't know how that relates to your wooden chest, but anyways.
but on Blogland, lot of people avoid my blogs, and and some of the internet ladies flirt with me, then drop me like a hot potato right away, and soon as they find a young buck guy like Johnny.
I guess I'll just with the squirrels and my dog outside and get blasted.
Correct me if I'm wrong.. are you related to, or named after the actress that starred in 'Gone With The Wind?" Her name was Vivien Leigh.
As for Lockdown? Here in Central California, most people are going to grocery stores, some to other places, some have jobs that help to get food and electricity and other things going for those at home.
Nobody stops and asks where we are going. People riding bikes. People can go outside and jog, walk, so on. People do distance themselves. Some of the stores ration how much you can buy of certain items. Doctors appointments are over the phone for some, others are not. The Walmarts are now only allowing so many shoppers in the store at one time.
Of course, many businesses are closed, but many restaurants have take out, drive thru and delivery available.
I do feel for those businesses and employees who are in businesses that cannot be open at this time.
I wish you the best, stay safe, but never stop smiling outside and inside.
I don't have debts, other than rent. And of course, no one ever really owns a car or a house. You still gotta pay property taxes and car license every year.
I thought a Stimulus check was meant for people to go out and get stimulated.
I might use a bit of mine, and save the rest for when places open up. I can go buy me some new clothes and shoes at yard sales and swap meets. Cool, huh?
I don't know about stenciled. Is that like a pencil?
Anyways, I hear they're selling Iron On pics of you with nothing on but Speedo Shorts, at the adult stores, so ladies can iron them onto their shirts, sheets or whatever.
Not only a Halloween Contest and popularity with the ladies, he is also not able to sleep flat on his stomach at night. He either has to sleep on his side, with a kick stand, or on his back.
RE: Time for a cultural interlude
Nice poem. More! More!