One Step at a Time - July 20016

[Rusty]

Good Afternoon, Steppers!

It's the last day of my "staycation" and it's been relaxing, in addition to tackling the non-stop paperwork. I managed a 2.25 mile lakepath walk, workout and a swim today.

Nora:heartbeat:I loved your recount of last night's tickling episode with your mom on your "Nora's Journey Thread." It made me smile and cry at the same time. I can't cry much though...it's too hard on my eyelashes. Hahaha!

Mama and Mr. V-GREAT TO SEE YOU!

I have never been on Effexor although my doctor gave me samples of it once. I was on Lexapro after my dad died but it gave me such horrific diarrhea that I stopped it after 3 weeks. 20 mgs. of Baclofen per day keeps me on an even keel (most of the time).

Big hellos to everyone else!

[NoraC]

SHIT! Just lost my peaceful place. I am so F****G tired of politics and the big mouths that spout it to me.

This old man at work - VERY republican. Always comes in my office & starts spouting off. I have told him on numerous occasions that I don't discuss politics.
He just came in & started it up again. All over Obama, blah, blah, blah. I told him I do not discuss politics. Please stop. He kept going. I asked him again. I finally said - Dave - I do NOT discuss politics. Please stop - if you want to talk about it, go talk to someone else.
Then he said - I've never been so ashamed by my vote that I didn't want to discuss it. I very emphatically told him that I am in no way ashamed of my vote. But that there was no reason to discuss it with him.
He said that is what the problem is that nobody discusses it. I then told him that people don't discuss it, they forcefully give their opinion! Not facts. Plus the fact that the workplace is no place to discuss this.
I was shaking I was so upset. If I nicely ask someone to stop discussing something, they should have the courtesy to stop!

One of my favorite quotes from Home for the Holidays:

Well, opinions are like assholes, honey. Everybody's got one and everybody thinks everybody else's stinks.

[Rusty]

Nora-my closest friends (husband/wife) do not share my political views. The husband loved to make snide comments about my political choices while choosing to ignore the follies of his political party. One time he mouthed off and said to me, "you're only that way because of your family." I barked back at him and now he has much more respect for me and doesn't bring up politics when the three of us go out to dinner. If he does, I just ignore it and that works, too...I don't even respond to his comments. I think you were wise to speak up. That co-worker of yours just either wanted to pick a political fight with you and/or wanted to hear himself talk.

[NoraC]

Sorry for the rant. Guess it was the last straw.

[Rusty]

Nora-you know you can ALWAYS rant here. We don't mind.:hug:

[NoraC]

Thanks Rusty. :hug: I just get so sick of opinionated people that think it's ok to pontificate. He stood right in front of my desk and kept going on & on. I have stood up & left the office before when he has started in on something. I just pick up papers in my hand and get up and act like I have to go do something. Today I decided that I needed this to stop because I didn't want to deal with it for the next 6 months.
But, I do wish that I had dealt with it more calmly because I allowed myself to be upset. It wasn't important enough for me to be upset or even to waste the time writing about it, etc. Sigh.....oh well, baby steps.


I haven't been keeping up very well here. Where is Pauly? Is today only Tuesday? Was it yesterday that she didn't feel well or was it Liz? I'm so confused. :newhere: :rotlf:
Mr V - how are you doing? AG - how's Alaska?

Oh Rusty - I cracked up with your couldn't cry because of your eyelashes remark. :harhar: But, I just felt a whisker in my chin so I must run.

I'll be back.........

[Rusty]

Nora-it's easy to get upset when you're passionate about something and someone like your co-worker shows his incredible ignorance.

You keep up with this thread just fine. I think it was Pauly who didn't feel well.

Hope you're feeling better, Pauly.

I have to watch the whiskers on MY chin and my mother's too, Nora!

So this is what I am doing right now...getting ready to jump in the pool and watching "Batman Forever" for the 4th time this staycation. Love me some Val Kilmer. Oooohhhh....Nora, I think I might let you have Mr. G. :heartbeat: Hahahahahaha!! Just kidding!

[NoraC]

Oh - I swooned for a minute thinking Mr G was mine. Only to find out that you were kidding. :sad:i::nocomment:

[NoraC]

Enjoy your swim. I asked hubby the other day if we do move to Oregon, if he thought it would be possible to put a pool in the rv garage. It's not the same as swimming outdoors but to be able to swim at home daily has always been a dream of mine.

[Lizann]

Late check in again for me. Sorry I haven't had much time to post but I'm keeping busy and it's good for me. Worked today, then Erin and I went to a Night Out block party in the town where I work. It was a lot of fun. Music, all kinds of food sampling, desserts and such. We just walked and ate and chatted. A great way to spend a beautiful summer evening. I love that she has so much time on her hands now and spends more time with us/me.
Nora, I won't discuss politics either. A wise older woman once told me three things you don't discuss are politics, money and religion. If someone starts with me I just become very non committal. It usually works. But I would've told that guy the same thing!
Rusty, glad you enjoyed your stay cation. That seems like it went quick. Is that it for the summer? You had me laughing with the eyelashes.
Mama, 104? Ugh! Why is Effexor and Zoloft was it, so dangerous to take? I may have to google that.
Off to bed as I have an early day tomorrow

[Rusty]

Liz::hug:

A wise older woman once told me three things you don't discuss are politics, money and religion.

And sex.
Thank you for asking about my staycation. No, I will have more time off in August. I have very little work in August, but I am NOT complaining.

Nora-why do you want to move to Oregon? To be closer to your brother?? I LOVE being able to swim every day I am home (or local anyway) in the summer. Now I'm all relaxed and I am ready for bed.

Night night everyone!!

[NoraC]

Oh - my brother is moving to Louisiana to live with his son. We are planning on renting Mom's house. But, we have discussed Scott & I moving up there. I don't think I would want to be that far away from Casey. So, it depends on where they end up moving. But, it's still a dream. A pool right there in my yard.

Liz - that sounds like a fun night. They are supposed to have some type of street night each Friday in August. We might check it out.

Off to read my book and chill..................

[Mr Vervill]

Hi all!
Rant away Nora, I sure understand. I can hardly look at my facebook page anymore, so much vitriol all around. And like you say, it's just opinions, very, very little based on any kind of facts at all. So much misinformation out there.
A swimming pool in an RV garage? Interesting.
I've been feeling really out of sorts today, emotionally, can't really put my finger on it. Hope the funk's gone by tomorrow.
I've got an early dentist appointment, not my fave.
104 in Jacksonville, Mama!? That's crazy, you're not Pheonix! Must be crazy with the humidity.
I don't know about you gals, but I got to shave my chin hairs every damn day.
Later-V

[Glass Half Empty]

Nora I totally understand your frustration.

Next time he tries it, just tell him:

"Hey, your opinion is like your penis.
It's all very well to have one, and it's even fine if you're proud of it, but when you get it out and start waving it in my face - that's when we have a problem!"

:blahblah: :no:


Then turn around and flip him the bird.

[Rusty]

Glassy-:happy2::welldone: Thank you for starting my day off with a huge laugh. I needed it!!! I so love it when I come on here at 4:30AM and you have posted. So grateful for your verve and compassion.

Mr.V!:love: So sorry you are out of sorts. I felt that way many times with my numerous stops and starts when it came to drinking. I hope today is going well and the dentist appt. wasn't too painful.

Must work before work so happy Hump Day, everyone!