One Step at a Time - August 2017

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Happy Friday. .finally

[Rusty]

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Nora-you blab away all you want. You NEVER blab you goofball!

Liz-enjoy time with your precious little Logan...you lovely and lively Oma. :-) I love my pool time, too!

Glassie dear, are you finally over your horrendous cold?

Hi to Wildflowers, Skendall, Techie, Pauly, Mr. V...Happy AF Friday!

[SKendall]

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Hello everyone, nothing to report the fires and locusts have left me alone. It's still the same ol'. Love to everyone. How are you Techie?

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Hi all and yay it's Friday! The per diem employee showed up this afternoon to train. Two and a half hours wasn't really enough time, but she has been working within the hospital for 2 years and is familiar with some of the computer stuff. I think she will do fine and I am thrilled I don't have to work Monday. Wouldn't it be great if she turned out to be permanent addition to our unit? I can dream.
Mark is booking our airBNB in Zurich for December. We are close to the old town center and Christmas market, so I can entertain myself while the boys are skiing. I am so looking forward to it:welldone:

Skendall, glad things are ok by you.

Pauly, how have you been holding up?

Nora, you've been kinda quiet. I worry about you when you are quiet. Is everything ok?

Rusty, I hope you get to enjoy some pool time. I did enjoy my time with Logan yesterday! Erin and Dan are going to Delaware for the week! I will miss my little man.

Techie and glassie hello, hope all is well with you!

Wishing us all a quiet AF night! Love you all!

[Glass Half Empty]

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I'm glad the employee seems to be working out Liz. And the December vacation sounds dreamy! Even without the markets, I could just take a few good books and read the days away!

I'm looking after the babe for 7 hours today - the longest ever. I have a feeling there won't be any sleeping going on, either. I had nightmares all night that she managed to climb over the balcony while I went to the bathroom - which would make more sense if she could actually walk yet. Or reach the door handles!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Hello - very long week. Wanted to say hello. I'll be back in a bit. I need to update my Mom's blog then I'll be back. I have had enough for the week and I am chilling!

[NoraC]

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Glassie - x-post. I'm with you with the nightmares about the balcony. She's such an amazing child, she might figure it out! :rotlf: You're not going to be able to leave her alone while you go to the bathroom! Have fun with your cutie pie.

[SKendall]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Hi everyone, here comes a rant: With all that the yella fella has managed to do and not do I've been very unsettled since November and for those who don't like to discuss politics, it's not politics just the state of the country, a much bigger issue. The world laughs at us and we hold our head in shame and confusion as to how he got elected in the first damned place. We are back to the 50's in respect to the conservative thinking and racism.

Despite his lying bluster he has achieved very little but almost getting us to World War III. I feel angry and frustrated a lot of the time and out of control. The continuous spin has me jaded, and the spinners have their work cut out for them. This is just a terrible time for this country and it is affecting everyone. I honestly think it's coming to a head. A bill was passed this week that will allow the V.P. (another nutjob) to request the resignation of the President. We have backtracked decades in 7 months. This government does not stand for truth, decency or respect, or accepting responsibility. just a bunch of guys with hollow, weak smiles. For those of us who were raised with these values, it doesn't sit well. Many of the GOP were also raised with these values so must feel twinges of guilt and if any of them still having living mothers, their mothers will smack them upside the head.

I think I mentioned this in another thread but a neighbor invited me to her home last night. I knew her husband slightly and he got to talking about Trump and that stupid n----- Obama. My jaw dropped and I had to leave so I wasn't breathing the same air as this man. His wife walked me home and tried to explain his issue for example when he was in the army a black army person pushed in front of him in the cafeteria. Puleeze, shoot me now. I know I'm currently in TX, but I have met anti Trump people here. In their minds, it isn't about the Conservatives goals or actions, they feel they have to remain republican no matter what.

I know many of you feel this way and we've been walking on eggshells for the ones who disagree with me. I don't give a flying there is so much more here than hurting someone's feelings.

Rant over.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Hi everyone, here comes a rant: With all that the yella fella has managed to do and not do I've been very unsettled since November and for those who don't like to discuss politics, it's not politics just the state of the country, a much bigger issue. The world laughs at us and we hold our head in shame and confusion as to how he got elected in the first damned place. We are back to the 50's in respect to the conservative thinking and racism.

Despite his lying bluster he has achieved very little but almost getting us to World War III. I feel angry and frustrated a lot of the time and out of control. The continuous spin has me jaded, and the spinners have their work cut out for them. This is just a terrible time for this country and it is affecting everyone. I honestly think it's coming to a head. A bill was passed this week that will allow the V.P. (another nutjob) to request the resignation of the President. We have backtracked decades in 7 months. This government does not stand for truth, decency or respect, or accepting responsibility. just a bunch of guys with hollow, weak smiles. For those of us who were raised with these values, it doesn't sit well. Many of the GOP were also raised with these values so must feel twinges of guilt and if any of them still having living mothers, their mothers will smack them upside the head.

I think I mentioned this in another thread but a neighbor invited me to her home last night. I knew her husband slightly and he got to talking about Trump and that stupid n----- Obama. My jaw dropped and I had to leave so I wasn't breathing the same air as this man. His wife walked me home and tried to explain his issue for example when he was in the army a black army person pushed in front of him in the cafeteria. Puleeze, shoot me now. I know I'm currently in TX, but I have met anti Trump people here. In their minds, it isn't about the Conservatives goals or actions, they feel they have to remain republican no matter what.

I know many of you feel this way and we've been walking on eggshells for the ones who disagree with me. I don't give a flying there is so much more here than hurting someone's feelings.

Rant over.

I'm upset too SK

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Well - SK.....I keep going back & forth - ignore your post or comment.

I have made no secret of how I feel. I am extremely saddened by what is going on the world.

With that being said, I do have to say that I think it's wrong to call names. Period. I don't think it is necessary to call him 'Yella fella'. Just as I don't appreciate the comments aimed at Obama. The way he belittles and ridicules people is something I detest in Trump. I do not appreciate that coming from anyone on either sides.

I choose to promote peace & love in my life. These horrible things are happening. What can I as a simple normal person do? I make an effort to smile at people. I say hello. I speak of gratitude. I try to make my world around me a better place for everyone. In addition, I sign petitions, I contact my representatives. I am doing what I can to make this world a better place.
Yes, very simplistic attitude. But, I think it is a healthy one. I feel very strongly in my beliefs. But, I also think there is a time and a place.

I do not see the purpose of bringing this topic up on this thread. This thread should be a safe place. Bringing up politics on this thread where you already know that people are not in agreement makes no sense to me. We are not going to solve these problems by arguing about them here. I am saddened by the state of the world.

Now, it's my turn to say rant over :heartbeat:

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Hi all,well said Nora I think SK just got caught up in the frustration of having what's going on in the country/world hit her in her personal life and I tell you it hits hard! I posted on abs about a customer who kept going on and he just made me so angry my blood was boiling! Its a hard line cuz its like ignoring a pink elephant in the room by not being able to post about it but then peeps do have different opinion on it,I'm with you on just wanting peace doggone it! Wishing everyone a Happy AF Saturday

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

I do not see the purpose of bringing this topic up on this thread. This thread should be a safe place. Bringing up politics on this thread where you already know that people are not in agreement makes no sense to me. We are not going to solve these problems by arguing about them here. I am saddened by the state of the world.

Thank you, Nora. Well said and I could not agree with you more.

[ToMyHealth]

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Hi guys. Came to c/i which admittedly do not do much but was not happy about your post, SK. Thought well. I certainly do not belong here. Thank you, Nora, for saying this is not the place. We all have strong feelings one way or the other. And I respect that as long as you are not wasting time protesting, doing damage, and leaving trash all over for someone else to p/u.
3rd trip to MN this year. Happy occasion this time. Son remarried last night and reception/country picnic at Hobby Farm this afternoon. They are now a family of 9! We are babysitting grandsons over weekend. They are 13 and 12 so not a lot of work. Actually, fun!

And after clouds and rain all week the sun came out at 3:00 yest and today is gorgeous. Going to be 80 and bright sunshine. Life is good!

As an aside, my son and new DIL are teetotalers. Last night after ceremony there was cake & coffee. People came up and asked me about today as in any alcohol. Went right to my son. With a smile he said they would not be providing any but had no objection if people wanted to bring their own. IMO, healthy attitude. My Canadian family really wanted to know as all 3 kids are of drinking age so they just wanted to know if it was ok to bring a cooler with some beer.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

TMH

P.S. All my cancer detection tests turned out clear. Was able to make this trip with a grateful heart and feeling of well being.

[Glass Half Empty]

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Hi TMH - I’m so glad all your tests were clear.

Well the baby sitting all went well until the last minute when the little one suddenly got upset and nothing I did could calm her. She wouldn’t even let me hold her while her dad was packing up her stuff. But, it was a long day so hopefully whatever i did to offend her, she's forgotten it by today.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2017

Just want to clarify something. SK - I am not upset. I was just stating my opinion.
This is not MY thread - it is OUR thread. But, I do feel very strongly that there should be a 'safe place'. Like this is our blankie fort. We all know very well what is out there and if we choose to discuss it, there are other threads where it is discussed. :love: