tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1202154255720658282024-02-22T03:53:00.672-06:00Sadie's Gathering
A Little Dab of This & A Little Dash of ThatSDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.comBlogger492125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-11206831465063810492023-12-05T10:00:00.001-06:002023-12-05T10:46:38.782-06:00What You CAN do This Holiday Season...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><b> *This was originally posted in 2015 for Thanksgiving. Those days were filled with the "fun" of getting kids to school, on time, keeping them in a good mood, free of drama, (any parent of school age kids, knows what I'm talking about); my car not starting, thanks to evolutionary savvy squirrels; and more. This year, my car of 21 years, quit. Oh vell. As I know, when you're having a tough day, wait for just a bit, and you'll see others having so much worse. So, while we get through tough times, and the craziness this year's entailed, I hope you enjoy this post and pass it on, because of the message. Plus if you're a snow lover like me, I hope the fun picture above brings a smile. 'Cause many will not get a white Christmas! </b></i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i><b> Also, ladies, please check out and consider submitting to </b></i><i><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/p/the-sadie-project.html"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Sadie Project!</span></b></a><b> We'd love to hear your story!</b></i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><i> Now, to the original~</i><br /></b>
<br /> Just a thought, inspired by the cast of <i><b>Sesame Street</b></i>'s performance on the Macy's Parade today. They did a fun song, I'm not sure of the title, (searched extensively for a video of it), but a reoccurring line was, "I'm growing kinder everyday." So... that got me thinking...<br />
<br /> Money may be tight, or even if it's overflowing, here's a suggestion that I am also going to try for this holiday season.<br />
<br /> Speak sincerely, kindly, to "EVERYONE YOU MEET", and if you can add a smile, all the better. You may give someone the gift of <b>HOPE</b>, and <i>that is a powerful thing.<span><a name='more'></a></span></i><br /> As joyful as this season is supposed to be, it also ushers in some negative feelings as well, for many.<br />
<br /> Many have lost loved ones during the holiday season. Even if it's been years, it'll still come to mind and heart. Loved ones who are gone are missed even more during this time of year, since we can no longer share the season with them.<br />
<br /> Many had a hard year. Loss of job, or it didn't turn out like one thought. "Conscious uncoupling"; even though you know it will be better, at some point, it may no be yet. Illnesses. Rape and assaults- you don't get over, and sometimes, it takes a while before you can figure out how to trust in tomorrow. <br />
<br /> During the holidays, it's not always easy to be sparkly and cheery. Sometimes though, if you can muster up a few pleasant greetings, you may end up feeling a bit warmer on the inside. We all need a little help from time to time finding the holiday spirit.<br />
<br /> Now is not the time for the older siblings or anyone else, to share their knowledge of what's real and what's not. <b>BELIEF </b>is something, no one should be robbed of. <br />
<br /> Try to make sure, what you say to all, brings at least a smile, and not a frown. Add the warmth, that only humanity and compassion can.<br />
<br /> Hope you all, somehow, enjoy the season.<br />
<br /> As Chuck Dicken's character, Fred Holliwell said:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>"There are many things from which I might have derived good, </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>by which I have not profited, I dare say, Christmas among the rest.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>when it comes around-apart from the veneration </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>due to its sacred name and origin, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>if anything belonging to it can be apart from that- </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>as a good time; </i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time:</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>when men and women seem by one consent </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>to open up their shut-up hearts freely, </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>and to think of people below them </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>as if they </i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">really were fellow passengers to the grave,</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>and not another race of creatures </i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">bound on other journeys.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>And therefore Uncle, though it has </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>never put a </i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">scrap of gold or silver in my pocket,</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>I believe it <b>has</b> done me good, </i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">and will do me good;</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>and I say, God bless it!"</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Charm; font-size: large;"> Wishing you and yours a joyful season; and hope that you find an abundance to be grateful for!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Charm; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Charm; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Charm; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Quintessential;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span> </span><span>If you donate even $1, Thank you so much!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCFLX3sKNklmWd12N-4rDAY9pMnpEXN5oNPMZhb47S7dxqFnLQ6kb8Z8h2sKwi7ANFae-ElQXHIaHujmikXFeGeC_2pUoL9wtXEhz7jp_xQmtmjIBCK3dFhnzVQ73DI9-m_SkqxGQ8HdA16JWsBuQkD4DpVHGIMFGKyKaJAjR9MhrtJ7e5f3MslPO52tq/s800/IMG_0740-TWINKLE.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCFLX3sKNklmWd12N-4rDAY9pMnpEXN5oNPMZhb47S7dxqFnLQ6kb8Z8h2sKwi7ANFae-ElQXHIaHujmikXFeGeC_2pUoL9wtXEhz7jp_xQmtmjIBCK3dFhnzVQ73DI9-m_SkqxGQ8HdA16JWsBuQkD4DpVHGIMFGKyKaJAjR9MhrtJ7e5f3MslPO52tq/s320/IMG_0740-TWINKLE.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div>
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SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-73329946097971296472023-12-03T12:12:00.002-06:002023-12-03T13:11:48.782-06:00From 40 Years Ago! My Remake of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas"!!!<p> </p><p>All those years ago...😉</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><i>I wrote this in the spring of 1983-9th grade, last year of Jackson Junior High; aka Freshman Year, when I was 15. I was a Pin Pal~ supporter for the Generals Wrestling Team of 1982-1983, Jackson Jr. High, in Vienna, WV. </i></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">I just recently found this in a box with lots of letters, photos, and other fun items of the past. Brings back great memories, that make me smile and laugh.</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Hope it does the same for you!</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><i></i><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">’TWAS THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENTS</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> By: Susan Lowe</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">’Twas the day of the tournaments</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">When all through the school</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The students were psyched</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">For their wrestlers were cool.</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The wrestlers were trained</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">By Coach Rexroad with care</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">And they knew that tonight</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">They’d have nothing to fear. </p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The wrestlers they sat</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">In the classes they dread</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">While visions of victory</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Danced in their head. </p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">“And down Yellowjackets.</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Then they heard the announcer say,</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">As it said with all might,</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">“Good luck to all wrestlers</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">“And to all a good fight.”</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; 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line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><i>I read this on the intercom in Evelyne Moore’s office. Ms. Moore was a school counselor, and I was an assistant along with Kim Goodwin, Angie Emerick and Scott Adams. </i></p><div><i><br /></i></div><div>If you enjoy and donate even $1~ I'd be ever so grateful! </div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, it's been over 40 years that I've been writing... </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Holidays!!!</div>SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-61246669560508915642023-11-24T00:00:00.001-06:002023-11-24T00:00:00.135-06:00Technology vs. Me... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> As you no doubt know by now, I go NUTS dealing with technology. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I even fail to see the benefit of having a huge television. Yet, having to own the latest phone where you can watch the exact same thing, on a <i>teensy-weensy screen</i>... AIE AIE AIE.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I constantly misdial, mistype, or somehow, get to some unintended person or screen, only to let rip a stream of obscenities~ you probably will not see here.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In fact, it is quite common for my husband to walk into a room, only to hear me swearing at an inanimate object, that he doesn't bat an eye; he knows better than to laugh.<br />
<br /> I often say, "for every thing that technology helps; is causes another 2 headaches."<br /><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> There have been many medical advances, as well as other types of progress, that without technology, would only be a dream. I know that. That is why I strive with the finesse of a porcupine in a balloon factory to learn and keep up with the latest kryptonite. <br />
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Writing this blog has been quite an adventure for a non-techie like me. I have a Mac computer with a big ol' monitor that is larger than our family television. Boggling I know, that we only have one tv. However it suits us. I love my Mac, and since beginning to spend more time on it during the last year, I have begun to understand what all the hubbub is about. Still, there are times that I still roll my eyes.<br />
<br /> If you read my post, <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-perks-of-being-fired.html" target="_blank">The Perks of Being Fired</a></b></span>, you'll recognize this picture:<br />
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While I know this contraption is used in many fields, and different professions; I am not a fan. I understand fully the need for it if you are protecting the President or another person of equal stature. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I also get it, that it helps when communicating across a large area, such as a restaurant, sports arena, or stage. However, in these scenarios, where it's not a matter of national security; I think it's important to realize the impression the wired ear pods give, to what are paying guests/customers. Those are who keeps businesses in business. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I humbly suggest to think long and hard, about <i>WHO REALLY NEEDS TO BE WIRED?</i><br />
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There are public service announcements, that are showing with more frequency, about the loss of loved ones due to texting while driving. Pretty sure it's illegal now in most places. Still, it's unnerving how many drivers, I witness doing exactly that; not to mention how many who are obviously "on a call", while driving. Either that, or there's a lot more talking to one's self going on these days.<br />
<br /> Think about all the ways technology has affected us.<br />
<br /> I grew up in a time, when one learned how read body language. When conversing, looking someone in the eye was a sign of respect. With people looking constantly at screens of one kind or another, looking someone in the eye today, makes people uncomfortable. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Last weekend, while dining with a friend at a nice local restaurant, the what I presume was the manager stopped by to check on us. After the initial "good evening," his eyes scanned the room instead of meeting with either of ours, for the remainder of the query. My friend had sent her entree back, and when he stopped we assumed it was due to that, but then he didn't mention it or ask about it. My friend, (who's in sales) and I got a kick out of it. I think we could have told him Martians had landed, and he would have given us the same slick, rehearsed spiel. <br />
Dating has changed as well. Gone are the days of the "smolder" or "look of longing". Now, after finding each other through a site, be it Hot Singles, Match.com, or Christian Mingle, I would be surprised if the two individuals in question actually found time to have an actual conversation amid the "tweeting" about the possibilities of their date; who they googled extensively prior to the date to find out all pertinent info.<br />
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On the matter of technology that's less obviously "wired"- remember the good ol' days when <i>you </i>decided when <i>you</i> were finished on the pottie? In the attempt of saving water, most public places now have toilets that flush automatically ... still figuring out what the "cue" is. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Then you move on to washing your hands. There are times I swear, there must be a hidden camera complete with an audience laughing uproariously as I try to find <i>one</i> spigot that will bestow water onto my hands, as well as anticipate what direction the automatic soap dispenser will spurt. Finally, drying your hands: the new dryers- you might as well wipe your hands on a piece of clothing (I suggest<i> your own</i>); or if it is working- be sure to hold on to your hat. Checking the mirror before you leave the restroom might be wise as well.<br />
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Keeping this topical, where would some politicians be without technology? On one hand, (<i>naughty, naughty)</i> without it they may have kept their fantasy lives "closer to the vest". On the other hand, (I admit, I am smirking as I write this) since they are endowed with technology, it's not in the same realm in my opinion, as other polititians who've committed various acts (<i>and what variety!</i>) <i>mano a mano</i>, or <i>au naturel</i>; so to speak.<br />
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Going forward, this old fashioned porcupine will try to walk the fine line/tight rope between being digitally literate, and overwired. However there are some of the old customs that I hope remain, so I vow to continue- <br /> When I meet someone new, look them in the eye, and smile. If the mood strikes, shake hands.<br /> Enjoy and engage in actual conversation.<br /> Remember how fun it is to laugh with another human being.<br /> Because no matter how advanced technology gets, it will never satisfy all the senses. <br />
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Lastly I will still read, <i>books</i>. I love the smell, the history, the je n'sais quoi... that jumps out from my 1911 edition of J.M. Barrie's, <i>Peter and Wendy</i>. It's old, heavy, and lovely. No Nook, nor Kindle, nor whatevah, can hold a candle to that. And I also love the smell of a wood burning fireplace; no flippa switch for me, thank you. <br />
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<i>This post was originally published on 7/31/2013! Ten years ago, yet I still get miffed by technology.</i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i>I have a new post coming that will air my thoughts on AI 😉</i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i>If you enjoy my blog and donate $, I'd be ever so grateful! </i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i>Happy Holidays! <br /></i>
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SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-68478863423327369972023-11-22T10:26:00.001-06:002023-11-22T10:26:00.131-06:00Thankful! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> What I'm thankful for... by no means conclusive... which I'm also thankful for; that this list is ever growing.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"> My family, past, present & future; my friends, past present & future; my jobs that have added countless good times, and friends including the love of my life! Please know </span><span style="font-size: large;">there is no order to these! I am also so incredibly thankful to have one of my dearest friends of 30+ years; who, when I was venting about the woe of losing a job, told me to get off my butt, and start writing! Since creating and starting Sadie's Gathering, I have had amazing online connections with people from around the world, whom otherwise we'd never have had our paths cross!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I wish for all, joy, compassion, understanding and love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a safe, fun, and wonderful Thanksgiving.</span>SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-73139772407407503322023-11-19T10:00:00.008-06:002023-11-19T22:24:52.172-06:00History Be ...¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Danged<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /> What prompted me to start this post was learning about the <a href="http://www.upworthy.com/have-you-ever-heard-of-the-ludlow-massacre-you-might-be-shocked-when-you-see-what-happened?c=upw3"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ludlow Massacre</span></b></a> on <b>UpWorthy</b>.<br />
<br /> Now, granted, it's been several years since I have had a history class. Even longer for a class on American History. Thinking back, I believe I was in 8th grade when I first experienced an American History class. Given that I met my now best bud of 30+ years there... don't think we paid much attention honestly. So, it is possible I missed that chapter, or have just forgotten in my old age. Don't remember a whole lot being taught about the Suffragette Movement, or the people that called this land mass their own before the French, or <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2014/10/did-you-see-this-on-john-oliver.html">Christoper Columbus</a></span></b> showed up, and got a little confused.<br />
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<b> If we are to know and to understand history, in order to avoid repeating our mistakes, wouldn't it be best to pull up the carpet, and know the whole history? Or is that really even possible? </b><br />
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<a name='more'></a><br /> Somewhere along the line you learn that you keep on learning despite being done with formal schooling. You also realize that that principle holds true for all other people too. About then you figure out, that not all people choose to keep learning. Many even hold titles that give the impression that they know more than they actually do; and if you wish to keep learning, you'd better be well versed in recognizing bulsh...<br />
<br /> In Will Hart's "<a href="http://rense.com/general22/br.htm"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Hiding Humanity's True History</span></b></a>," he details several examples where facts, based on research and merit, do not see much light of day if they do not meet with pre-aligned, notions.<br />
<br /> Am I a conspiracy nut theorist? Depends on your definition.<br />
<br /> Are there parts of history that I don't like? Of course: local, city, state, country, and world; <i>still, I want to know.</i><br />
<br /> Do I think there are certain "facts" that are not true? Yes. Why? Attempts at power and control, I strongly suspect. Which leads to my thought of always ask <i>what</i> leads to "perception being reality," and always look at the <i>motives</i> of the "truthsayers".<br />
<br /> In other words, I know it is possible, in some cases even probable; to take a class, in quite an array of subjects, where if the student was to give an answer that they had found to be true through research, but was not "true" according to the conventional or their tenured professor's findings; the student may not receive a passing grade; ie degree, accolades, nor the credentials to be viewed as a mind to be respected.<br />
<br /> Don't forget the less than a story of gratitude, more of chess, history <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/thanksgiving-squanto-tisquantum-true-history_565471e1e4b0d4093a5917bb">behind Thanksgiving</a></i></span></b>.<br />
<br /> If you don't think this is so, allow me to go ahead and tell you that life is always fair; and good always wins over evil. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ <br />
<br /> I know that much is over my head, and I'm okay with that. I also know the difference between believing in something, and knowing something. I watched the following <i><b>UpWorthy</b></i> video about the <a href="http://www.upworthy.com/scientists-mapped-8000-galaxies-surrounding-us-and-found-this-amazing-discovery?c=apstream"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Laniakea Supercluster</span></b></a>, the other day and was blown away.<br />
<br /> Don't forget the story<i> behind, <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56354.Who_Cooked_the_Last_Supper_">Who Cooked The Last Supper?</a></u></b></span></i><br />
There'll be more thoughts on that matter, in the future, you can be sure.<br />
<br /> There are parts of history that cannot be denied. There are beliefs that will never be known. Kind of the point I think. For faith. No matter how may wars are fought, how many people are killed, or how many ways created to kill them; it won't change a thing. <i>We still will not know.</i> Curing diseases, ending homelessness and hunger, <i>are</i> things that we may be able to do,<i> if </i>we quit trying to prove and convince one another of things that are impossible to know. In 50 years, efforts made toward disease and poverty, might actually make a difference.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I believe, no matter shade of skin, gender, we all are born, bleed red, live, and hopefully love, laugh, and learn. When our lives are over, I do not know what happens. I believe we are all entitled to believe what we believe. As we learn, our planet is a marble... all is mind boggling. As I believe I've written before, I learned via my family, that nobody has a promise for tomorrow, so to keep your sense of humor, and do the best you can, on every 24 hours your granted. <br />
<br /> That being said, please understand it is not my intention to belittle the importance of history. <br />
<br /> To the contrary, the importance is ESSENTIAL. I'm still dealing with my anger over not learning, not even hearing about<b> <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/content/katherine-johnson-biography">Katherine Johnson</a></b> in West Virginia History, or American History classes. This black woman was essential in getting John Glenn into space. Which took place in America, when the interest in space was at its peak. Not to mention it was also the same time as fighting for civil rights was at the forefront of America's awareness. How did I not hear about her until <i><b><u><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/">Hidden Figures</a></u></b></i> came out? Talk about a role model for <b><a href="https://www.ed.gov/stem">STEM</a></b>!<br />
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Elections are will be here soon. So, pull up the carpet, look into the candidates, and VOTE.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>After all, today is tomorrow's history. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">*<i>Be sure to check out <b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/p/the-sadie-project.html">The Sadie's Project</a></b> and help in making her-story!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Others you may like:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2014/10/did-you-see-this-on-john-oliver.html">Did You See This On John Oliver?</a></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2015/07/lets-be-clear.html">Let's Be Clear...</a></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2015/10/poor-chris.html">Poor Chris</a></b></i></span><br />
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SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-88852592640052350942023-11-09T11:16:00.001-06:002023-11-09T17:18:27.767-06:00The Man Has A Point<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Probably doesn't come as a shock that I'm a fan of Bill Maher. This post was written 11/9/2015; and along with so many other points I hear Bill Maher make-> If we were to ever sit down, doubt if we'd agree on everything; I'll admit there are times when he says something that seems crass or just <i>out there... but </i>then after I think about it for a bit, I'll be damned- he's gotta point. So, reposting this post, 8 years later.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">¯\_(ツ)_/¯ <br />
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One such instance was during his <span style="font-size: large;">"<b>New Rules"</b></span> segment during his show on October 16th.<br />
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Please don't misunderstand. This is not to make light of the need for new gun laws. I am strongly for rethinking the 2nd Amendment, as mentioned in <b style="font-size: xx-large;">"</b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2015/08/again-what-is-it-going-to-take.html" style="font-size: xx-large; font-weight: bold;">What Is It Going To Take?</a><b style="font-size: xx-large;">" </b>But since the consequence is the continued loss of life; perhaps it's time to think outside the box, of what contributes to the mindset of a mass killer.<br />
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The fact still remains that the killer's chosen messenger of the manifestos isn't a knife, chainsaw, or bomb, but a gun. <span style="font-size: x-large;">An up close and personal, FINAL delivery of their message. </span><br />
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Consider though, what Mr. Maher humorously tried to point out. <br />
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I know, from being a mom of a pre-teen; and remembering my own awkwardness during <i>those</i> years, that it's not going to be easy. Changing from a child, "gay, innocent and heartless,"(J.M. Barrie's description in <b><i><a href="http://genius.com/J-m-barrie-peter-pan-chapter-17-annotated">Peter and Wendy</a></i></b>) to an adult <i>is not for the faint of heart</i>. The current generation of parents, are much like their parents and are unable to openly, frankly talk with their kids about the changes in their bodies, sex, drugs, and all that goes with it. When you have folks who can't even utter the word "masturbation", YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. <br />
To prove my point; when I was making notes for this post on my phone, the intuitive software or whatever you want to call it, that pops up word possibilities, based on letters that have already been typed; NEVER OFFERED "MASTURBATION"- EVEN WITH THE SECOND ATTEMPT! Not even up to the final "n".<br />
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That's just silly.<br />
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Do you think for a moment that the US Navy and the US Marine Corps would ever entrust a multimillion dollar jet to one of their Blue Angels if that pilot didn't prove to know every nuance to operating that aircraft?<br />
Why do we shrug off the implicit responsibility we have raising the next generation all because of what? Awkwardness?<br />
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Here's a suggestion, practice in front of a mirror if that's the case. Too tough? Head to the closet then, and repeat the word, "masturbation", and any and all other pertinent facts about the human body until you are comfortable with them and discussing them. Then, do it in front of a mirror, if it suits you. <br />
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Keep in mind though, <i>these are your kids. </i>Keep in mind, how they got here in the first place, and that hopefully they are among the most important people in your life. Maybe the more that they see you being a tad flustered, but still communicating important facts, will get the message across that <i>you are human</i>, and sometimes life is like that, and that's okay. <br />
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Madison Avenue has no problem talking to your kids. We really need to be just as persistent and informative, if we are ever to be as persuasive.<br />
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To get across that even though life is often awkward, crazy, flustering, maddening, it's still the best thing going. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i> This is a post that I try to share every year for Halloween. Although, the first time was right before the 2016 Presidential election. No matter, witches will always have my utmost admiration and respect. Happy Halloween! </i></span><br />
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<i>10/22/2016 <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Here we are again. In a little over 2 weeks, we will have elected a new president.</span></i><br />
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<i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> "<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If Hillary Clinton is a witch, I want her in my coven! All the rest, (especially 'The Donald') are just flying monkeys."</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Here's a great site, to check out for some of History's Witches: </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://historywitch.com/">History Witch</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Right now it's 231 hours till Halloween's Trick or Treating time. Just ask my daughters.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> For the most part, this is one of my posts that goes up every year in honor of a holiday or whathaveyou. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> However, this year I've added a little treat, a great recipe for all those pumpkin seeds you collect! You'll find it after #13!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now to, "13 Reasons Witches Rock!" </span></i><br />
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Thought it would be a good time to write a bit about my admiration and obsession, with <i>witches</i>.<br />
Not sure when it began. May have been with Margaret Hamilton's portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in <b><i>The Wizard of Oz</i></b>. Even though she scared the daylights out of me, there was something about her that piqued my curiosity and wonder. What were witches? Why was she mad? Most of all, where could I learn to ride a broom?! Can we all agree, that this talent would be way cool? As a little girl, I would dream from time to time of actually being a witch. I could move things with my mind (would be very helpful nowadays); and of course it was always a thrill to ride a broom, albeit disappointing to wake up to reality.<br />
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So, just a little backstory, then my-> "<i>13 Reasons Witches Rock</i>!"<br />
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Witches have been around for <i>a long</i> time. Scholars of witchcraft believe that it dates back 30,000+ years, the Paleolithic period. When I tried to find out when was the first reported witch, all I could find online was about the earliest witch trials. The earliest were in the 1400's with the majority happening between 1560-1693. In Scotland alone, more than 2000 trials are archived. Think about that. 2000. As we know now, most trials were due to hearsay of a person in power, distorted memories, or even a child's imagination. To read about them is not for the faint of heart. It is estimated by some studies that as many as 100,000 people, predominantly women have been executed throughout history for witchcraft. On the low end, some claim 50,000. Their executions were heinous. Almost all were tortured into confessions, by some unspeakable methods.<br />
Still, despite centuries of persecution, they have endured. <br />
Everyone has different images come to mind when the word "witch" is mentioned. Witches by one definition are the practitioners of the neopagan religion, Wicca. While I am a Christian, there are aspects of Wicca that I like. Wicca is an Earth based religion, with celebrations coinciding with the changing seasons. Very green; in practice, not skin color. The Wiccan Rede, is pretty much their statement of morality: "Do what you will, so long as you harm none." Always good. I also have read that they believe that one does not wish misfortune on anyone, less they desire misfortune come back to them three fold. Kinda does away with that whole <i>wicked witch</i> idea. Gives you something to think about.<br />
Over the years in literature, children's classics, and Hollywood, there are too many witches to relate, although for me, despite her crankiness, no one can hold a candle to her:<br />
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To add to my fascination, over the years I have collected several witch dolls. A kitchen witch, one to pay homage to Italy's <i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.swide.com/art-culture/history-of-witches-and-witchcraft-in-italy-part-one/2014/10/31">Streganana</a></span></b></i>, and then a few to honor the women of <a href="http://www.pendlewitches.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Pendle Witch Trials</span></b></a>. If you'd like to one to adorn your abode, check out <a href="http://moonstruckgiftshop.com/spchha.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Moonstruck Gifts</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.higherheart.com/section.php/Witches-of-Pendle/119/0/5dba92b1e5696fb156ec69ea1e2ae153" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Higher Heart</span></b></a>.<br />
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These are meant to be fun and good spirited; it is not my intention to start any political, religious, or historical debate. Just for fun; hope they bring a smile.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>1. Witches conjure up imaginings of flights of fanciful journeys where the only destination is wonder.</i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>4. Witches know how to make an entrance. Broom, hat, maybe a wand... enough said.</i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>5. Witches are the ultimate femini<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">sts. Don't even THINK<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> abou<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">t trying to rationalize <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">inequality <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">to them~ </span> </span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">in any shap<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">e or form. </span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Lest you enjoying dining on flies.</span></span></span></span></span></i></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>7. Witches persevere. Great at improvising. Bless them. </i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>8. Witches have an amazing sense of style; <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">i</span>t's</span> the hats.</i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>10. Witches are the original renaissance women. If you want something done proper, ask a witch- NICELY. Also<span style="font-size: large;">, <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">they're kind <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">to <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Earth.</span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br />
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SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-23250366131642980062023-09-03T14:02:00.009-05:002023-09-03T18:42:52.361-05:00For Labor Day: Tallywackers UPDATE! Originally Written in '15, Now Closed ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tallywackers opened May 30th, and looks to have enjoyed a fun and successful summer. So, after reading some of the reviews, don't think Mr. Duke will have to worry about changing the name anytime soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> All in all though, think it's about what I expected. They do seem to be having fun, and there's nothing wrong with that. </span><br />
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<i> I wrote this in 1986 when I was graduating high school. I don't think I finished it till the summer, so I don't think I had the opportunity to share it with many friends. I loved high school during the last semester; and I remember being sad, about leaving and nervous about starting the next chapter of life. The uncertainty of what would happen when close friends who had seen me through so much, scattered. I am blessed to be able to say that I am still in touch with many of them.</i><br />
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When we leave this little town of ours</div>
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Both tears and laughter we have shared</div>
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To see the wonder of the sunrise</div>
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Have your heart beat the rhythm of the rain</div>
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To have a day that brings to you</div>
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Tears of joy not pain.</div>
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To see the twinkle in the stars at night</div>
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To feel the happiness of being the child</div>
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That will always be inside of you.</div>
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To find the freedom to be yourself</div>
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To snooze beneath the shade of trees,</div>
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With only the whistling of the birds above</div>
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And the gentle whisper of a summer's breeze.</div>
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To feel the magic of a moonlit sky</div>
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To find a lover in a friend</div>
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And to find your happiness along the way</div>
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And just not at the rainbow's end.</div>
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Happy Graduation to the Class of 2023!</div>
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Wishing you every happiness as you embark on the next chapter. </div>
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May your future be bright!</div>
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SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-76432100556748382422023-03-10T13:54:00.011-06:002023-03-10T13:57:04.508-06:00Yay! You're on Sadie's Gathering!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjXxo3fZ_yAk4ScWlmto-vDSjppMytD9oaEupsrdZtjloPMw6gjTXCsaiSiCAwp65WSBjTEWnp-Gd-pQQRtDHN_RwFvX8H2lLDmYIYxVnYRjJgHcFXhTSCy-66X1lqtUzJuqrYHhAeYFEdNcwniRb5F-cW50W99YtHottHukjQRJySwnJZtDq1Cobdw/s1076/DSCN9461.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1076" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjXxo3fZ_yAk4ScWlmto-vDSjppMytD9oaEupsrdZtjloPMw6gjTXCsaiSiCAwp65WSBjTEWnp-Gd-pQQRtDHN_RwFvX8H2lLDmYIYxVnYRjJgHcFXhTSCy-66X1lqtUzJuqrYHhAeYFEdNcwniRb5F-cW50W99YtHottHukjQRJySwnJZtDq1Cobdw/w640-h389/DSCN9461.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Welcome to Sadie's Gathering. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Or, </i>welcome back, to Sadie's Gathering. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I had a photo I'd taken of a branch with snow and ice, that served as the background photo to my title and description:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Sadie's Gathering</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A Dab of This & A Dash of That...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">then I decided to switch to a photo I'd taken in Ireland, in honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">However, for some reason, when I deleted the former photo, my blog title, Sadie's Gathering and the description were deleted. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'll admit, I'm not as tech savvy as I should be. Or as I've stated before, (</span><a href="https://www.sadiesgathering.com/2013/07/technology-vs-me.html">Technology vs. Me</a>) <span style="font-size: large;">technology and I do not get along. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till I figure things out, I'd include my title in any new post, or reposting older posts. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till then, have a great madness of March, and greatly appreciate any donations!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you.</span></p>SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-71895077281967970442023-02-16T07:00:00.036-06:002023-02-16T18:19:37.445-06:00Joys of Winter (Cassoulet Recipe)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since it's snowing, thought it was time to take a break and enjoy time with family, and just do a little writing. Hope you enjoy!</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Posted this the first time in October of 2015! <br />
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The first fire of the season.<br />
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A nice glass of red wine.<br />
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Raking up crunchy leaves, only to have them scattered again and again by laughing kids.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Now, it's 2023... </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Got a senior and a freshman in high school. Still are often laughing kids, so that is wonderful. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Along with a nice glass of red wine...<br />
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Cassoulet is one of those wonderful old world dishes that really sticks to your ribs, so best to enjoy it when there is a nip in the air. Also, it requires a bit of time, so best to make a big batch, and put some in the freezer to enjoy later. What I am enjoying now, I made this past January. There are a lot of recipes out there, but I tend to adjust here and there according to what's on hand. I usually make it after the holidays. At some point during the holidays we usually have a roast bird or two of some sort, so I have stock, fat, and left over meat to work into usually a gumbo, and cassoulet. <br />
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This recipe is adapted from <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Cassoulet-1000068227" target="_blank">Saveur's Cassoulet Recipe</a>, but as mentioned before, I usually adjust here and there. "Season with your senses," as Jean Georges Vongerichten would say, to give credit where credit is due. So, be sure to check Saveur's recipe out as well and then have a little wine and go with the spirit of it.<br />
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You will need 2 - 6 quart pots and 1 skillet for the stove top cooking, and then a <span style="font-size: large;">large</span> baking dish, at least 4 quarts. Because I go a little more on all the ingredients I usually use 2-3 Corning dishes to bake.<br />
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-1 pound of white beans, soaked in 8 cups of water overnight.<br />
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-2 large sweet onions chopped<br />
-2 carrots chopped- (usually use about 20 precleaned miniature carrots that I put in kids' lunches)<br />
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-1 lb. pork shoulder cut into cubes<br />
-1/2 lb. pancetta cubed- (if you can't find, use bacon and it'll be great as well)<br />
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-4 sprigs thyme (or 1/2-1 tsp of dried)<br />
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-1 28oz. can of tomatoes -low sodium, whole or diced<br />
-1 cup (or so) of dry white wine- I usually use Sauvignon Blanc <br />
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-4 <a href="http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/08/14/what-duck-confit" target="_blank">*<b>Duck legs Confit</b></a><b> </b>(buy at a specialty market or click and you'll be directed to a great recipe for duck confit at Food Republic OR if in a pinch, and you want to do a quick version click -> <b><a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/easy_duck_confit/">Simply Recipes, Easy Duck Confit Recipe (2 hrs instead of 2 days)</a></b> ) <br />
-1 lb. of pork sausage- go mild or spicy according to your liking. I usually use Andouille.<br />
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In first large pot, use 2-3 TBLS of bird fat to saute <u>half</u> of the garlic, onions and carrots till tender, about 10 minutes. Add ham hocks, beans and soaking water to pot, bring to boil then lower heat to simmer for 1 1/2 hours. After, this pull out ham hocks and allow to cool. Once cooled, chop meat, discarding the skin, gristle and fat.<br />
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In the next large pot, use 2-3 TBLS of bird fat over medium heat to cook chopped pork shoulder, (10 minutes) then add pancetta or bacon, and cook until cooked through and slightly crisp. To this add the remainder of garlic, onions, and carrots; cook until veggies slightly brown. Add herbs. If you are using the sprigs, tie 'em up with kitchen twine, or cheesecloth. Add undrained tomatoes. Cook about 15 minutes till all seems slightly melded and thickened. Add wine. Cook for 15 to allow to reduce, concentrating the flavors. Add broth, and boil, then reduce to medium low, and cook for 1 hour, uncovered. If you strung up your herbs, discard them, or if not just remove the 3 bay leaves at this point. <br />
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Next, the duck legs; they are already cooked but just to add to the flavor you will sear them in 1/4 cup (4 TBLS) of bird fat in the large skillet for 8 minutes. If sausages are links, slice into 1/2 inch slices. Remove duck legs from skillet and fry sausage slices in same pan with the remaining fat in the pan, another 5-8 minutes, till slices are slightly browned and cooked through. Pull duck meat from bones. Add duck meat, sausages, and fat into pork stew, (2nd pot).<br />
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Heat oven to 300 F. Combine pots. I find it easiest to pour 1st pot into 2nd and mix thoroughly, if you have room. If by chance you have used smaller pots, and are cooking in the oven in more than one baking vessel, no problem, just ladle back and forth from pots into baking dishes so that each baking dish has a half of bean mixture and half pork and duck stew.<br />
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Cover with bread crumbs so that you have a nice crust; drizzle remaining bird fat over bread crumbs.<br />
Bake for 3 hours. Raise heat to 500F and bake for 5 minutes to brown bread crumb crust.<br />
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If you do not have access to duck, use turkey or even chicken legs and the respective fat. For chicken, I'd use at least 6 chicken leg quarters. Just cook before starting and then as with duck, sear in fat again. Especially with chicken, it will not be as rich of a dish, but will still be great.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Happy Late Groundhog Day!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>It's now 2023. I started Sadie's Gathering 10 years ago! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>So, Phil saw his shadow... or whatevah this year... so we have six weeks more, of winter. To me, (whatevah you wanna call the PTB (Power That Be) It is Mother Nature's decision... so who knows what the daisies the weather will be like ...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Hope you have a great year, regardless of the weather. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>If I ever made $ with Sadie's Gathering, I'd write a lot more on here... </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>So, if you spend time here, enjoy the eclectic posts, photos, recipes, or whatevah... please contribute/pay, a bit... I've had a friend pay $5, which I was so pleased with... then I had one that I admire greatly... (even before they contributed to my blog) give $150!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Needless to say, after that I hoped to not have to find another job to pay my bills. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Yet I did. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I still keep my hopes going. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I'll do all I can to keep as many hopes for as many I can, going! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Happy 2023! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Turns out, this post applies in 2021 as well... well if we're just talking weather... there's new posts to come... but for now, enjoy quarantining with your loved ones!!! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Good ol' Phil saw his shadow this morning, so six more weeks of winter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">No he's not a meteorologist. But heck, after the lack of, well, <i>snow</i>, for New York's <b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://nypost.com/2015/01/27/politicians-went-overboard-with-snowmageddon-precautions/">Snowmageddon</a>; </b>and yesterday, one site described our area precipitation as "light snow". Chicago got around 19 inches. Figure Phil has as much chance of being in the ballpark, when it comes to predicting the weather, as anyone else.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There's been times that I've thought of encouraging my kids to pursue a career of meteorology. Other than a pro baseball player, it's the only job I know of where one can get it wrong most of the time and still have a job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oh; <a href="http://www.springtrainingonline.com/reporting-dates/"><b>Pitchers and Catchers report in 2 weeks, and 3 days. Go Cubs!</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Did you see that Craigslist enjoyed an upswing, as some NewYorkers prepared for the anticipated snowstorm by posting ads for "<b><a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/new-yorkers-looking-for-blizzard-boyfriends-on-craigslist-in-prep-of-snowmageddon-2015261">Blizzard Buddies</a></b>"? Made me think of my father-in-law. After I pointed out that there were a lot of October birthdays in our families, he replied, "January and February are cold."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you're hankering for movies, <b><i><a href="http://entertainthis.usatoday.com/2015/02/02/7-best-moments-from-groundhog-day-bill-murray/">Groundhog Day</a></i></b>, <b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115639/">Beautiful Girls</a></i></b>, <b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105415/?ref_=nv_sr_5">Singles</a></i></b>, <b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134618/">Mystery Alaska</a></i></b>, or any <b><i><a href="http://www.007.com/">James Bond</a></i></b> are my goto's. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here's a curious thought:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Why is it that men who try to forecast the weather are <i>weathermen</i>, and women weather casters are called, <i>weathergirls</i>? What's more, where is the list of good looking weathermen? No offense to <a href="http://www.today.com/allday/willard-scott-weather-reporter-centenarian-birthday-greeter-6C10109545">Willard</a> and <a href="http://alroker.com/">Al</a>. There are <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=meterologist&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#rls=en&q=weather+woman">3 lists for beautiful weather casters who are women.</a> Note that one of these lists in on the <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/top-10-most-beautiful-weather-women-united-states-552179" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">International Business Times</a><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>site.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Makes me wonder if Phil has ever been a Philomena. Don't know about that, but <a href="http://www.courant.com/community/manchester/hc-manchester-chuckles-0202-20150130-story.html"><b>Chuckles,</b> Phil's Conneticut competitor, is a female</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Any ol'hoo, here are links for a little more Groundhog Day fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/02/150201-groundhog-day-punxsutawney-pennsylvania-phil-holiday-winter/">Groundhogs Aren't Looking For Their Shadow...</a></b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.susannahill.com/punxsutawneyphyllis.html"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Punxsutawney Phyllis</i></b> by Susanna Leonard Hill</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/national-view/3669274-national-view-punxsutawney-phil-peta-protests-pointless">An interview with Phil, concerning PETA's allegations</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://www.stormfax.com/ghogday.htm">Stormfax Weather Almanac</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://www.groundhog.org/phils-club/join-the-club/">Join the Groundhog Club</a>!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Have a good one.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Well, here we are again. It's the holidays, it's 2022 and all the craziness has ensued. This is a post, I post every year and I pick a funny holiday photo and include it in the post. This year, I found this on the internet:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R277Zt2Gejw/X-IdiPdJlKI/AAAAAAAAEfQ/XHdM9n6kIyEs8OSLh4J9uvmLHFZVM2CTQCLcBGAsYHQ/images.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R277Zt2Gejw/X-IdiPdJlKI/AAAAAAAAEfQ/XHdM9n6kIyEs8OSLh4J9uvmLHFZVM2CTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/images.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;">Since we added chaos to chaos this year, by getting a puppy, this photo made me laugh... mainly wondering if this photo was photoshopped, or is this dog actually wearing the jingle bell collar and Santa hat. I suspect not. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> The next photo is one I posted a few years back, but still makes me smile. Hope the post brings a few laughs.</span></span></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Call me Scrooge. I have <b><a href="http://sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-elves-me.html"><i>a few</i> <i>issues </i>(click here for the history)</a><i> </i></b>with the Elf On The Shelf. In a nutshell I don't have time to come up with the crazy antics or clean up after a little spy's shenanigans. Also, Santa has always come through; <i>years before the elves showed up.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Then it dawned on me: <i>Aren't elves supposed to be helpful? </i>Didn't they once save the business of a shoemaker and his wife?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> So, after thinking about it, and another hectic, crazy ass day, of the holiday season; it has occurred to me: <i>I</i> could use an elf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Naturally, the elf must be able to follow a few rules and meet the following requirements:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*No sitting on a shelf. It's the holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*You're the ELF. It is your job to make my holiday time easier and funner; not the other way around.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Must have and know ones own name already. Please realize there are days, after repeatedly being called "<i>Mommeee</i>...", that to recall even my own is a task not for the faint of heart.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Must dress appropriately. A skin tight red unitard with a dainty collar and matching beanie may be fine for flittin' 'round the North Pole, but here in the Midwestern suburbs, we dress a tad more classic. Tasteful layers is always a good way to go. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Thou shalt clean up after oneself after working in the kitchen, or any other room of the house. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*No <i><b><a href="http://www.babble.com/mom/elves-gone-wild-more-hilarious-photos-of-elf-on-the-shelf/">frolicking</a></b> </i>with Barbie and friends. Same goes fo<i>r</i> any other doll, action figure, or stuffed animal. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*No <a href="http://sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/2014/08/wait-minute-pedometer-for-what.html"><b>gadgets</b></a>. Seriously. After seeing some of the ways these imps get their jollies, can't help but wonder, how many kids have had their eyes "opened"- when a distracted parent forgot... Well let's just blame the elf because he forgot he was supposed to be there <i>for the kids enjoyment- not his</i>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*If you have time to sit on that shelf, you have time to dust that shelf.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*There's no "I" in <i>Elf on the Shelf</i>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Mess with <i><a href="http://sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/2013/10/13-reasons-witches-rock.html"><b>the witches</b></a></i>, and you're toast. Or a frog.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*No tattling. In this house, you tattle; you're in trouble too. My attempt to get sisters to work together, to whatever means, rather than work against one another. However, <i>this </i>is another problem I have with the elves. They leave Santa and all, during the busiest time of year, to enjoy Spring Break like behavior, under the guise of being a spy. If I was a reindeer, or a fellow elf that had to stay put at the Arctic workshop and work my tush-n-tail off during the last days before the global flight, while some got to go lounge on shelves and hoop it up... I wouldn't be best pleased. Much less jolly and merry. But that's just me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Master Bedroom is off limits.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Stay out of my booze. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*If an elf could manage to do nothing more than help me find my keys most days, <i>I would be grateful</i>.</span></span><br />
<b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">*Fail to comply with any of these, and <i>I'll</i> be the one reporting back to Santa. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>*Wishing everyone a safe and magical holiday!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Originally posted on 12/17/2015</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>To read about my history with the elves, check out these posts:</i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><b><a href="https://www.sadiesgathering.com/2013/12/the-elves-me.html">The Elves & Me</a></b></i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2013/12/natales-wedding.html">Natale's Wedding</a></b></i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2013/08/latest-news-from-elves.html">Latest News From The Elves</a></b></i></span></div>
SDJayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296533306910336907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120215425572065828.post-77972216986670669412022-12-20T11:45:00.001-06:002022-12-20T21:10:59.915-06:00Holiday Pet Peeves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">I considered putting a Santa hat on a <a href="http://sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/p/liste.html">Peeve</a>, till I saw this! A photo of a loved one Michael, who has since passed. So grateful to have known him.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>This is a repost from 2015; considering how crazy 2022's been; I've tried to keep seeing the silver lining of all the </i></span><span><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><i>unprecedented chaos... yet, some things never change...</i></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">❅❅❅</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not to be a Scrooge... but... I'm human, and during the hustle and bustle of this time of year, I find there are a few things extra, that grind my nerves...</span></span><br />
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</b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Shopping Carts</b></i>. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> From my list of <b><a href="http://sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/p/liste.html">Pet Peeves</a></b>. I know everyone is a little bit crazy during this time of year, still if they've gone aisle after aisle in the store filling it; is a few feet to the nearest corral that difficult? Nothing can turn St. Nick into Scrooge quicker than a stray cart carried by the North Wind right into his new Jaguar.</span></span><br />
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</b><i><b>People who force their kids to see Santa</b>. </i> </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Much less, sit on his lap. And to have it all captured by photo. Not sure where this tradition came from. Dr. Boogie has the moxy to suggest that it derived from an <b><a href="http://www.i-mockery.com/shorts/xmas-history2/">Al Capone torture method</a>.</b> <i> Nice.</i></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> As parents, we spend the majority of the other 11 months in the year educating our kids on stranger danger- no touching and never accept candy from a stranger. Then come December, and the hope to capture something(?)- we throw caution to the wind. At least we'll have the photos to show our child's future therapists. </span></span><br />
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<i><b>People who bring their kids shopping after 7pm.</b> </i></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Kids are tired by sundown, sometimes earlier, and Lord Almighty they'll let the whole store and everyone know it. I know sometimes there's no other way. But during the night in our house, while one parent struggles with bedtime, the other heads out to tackle the crowds, traffic, and to search high and low to find <b><a href="http://sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/2013/06/todays-toys-kids-dream-parents-nightmare.html">sugarplums</a></b> for our little angels. Even so there is a tad of relief to be out of the house. Short lived when I hear someone else's bundle of joy being less than joyful. And I can't win. If the parent is losing it, I think,"Awe...what did you expect?" If the kids is waling like a banshee, I think, "How long till you get your brat out of here?!" I know; nobody will ever mistake me for Mary Poppins or Mother Theresa.<i> </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, <b><i><a href="http://sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-elves-me.html">THE ELVES</a></i></b>.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> I am not anti-elf. Hats or antlers off to those who find time to come up with the energy and holiday cheer to endure the little imps' shenanigans and clean up after them. However they do offend my pet peeve of UBIQUITY. Click </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://1967187.r.msn.com/?ld=d3w6VPE8Fb1_PkoOTvB6dqEDVUCUzYO7Qgd0N6-yqzq0f8gy20D2l6bfphFvrwmyauqPe9EFmOdKhuFnZQkcWy13UL4F8zbE4ABFTUOdiRlnJ2JvlRc6rIqQfedNzjztdvDpW4TwpYP923cscgu3EZ39uHsVKJcjaRU3gLMQZEQ6XchBOF&u=www.compare99.com%2fcompare.html%3fq%3delf-on-shelf%26ort%3dElf-On-The-Shelf-Sale%26adid%3diaCkp56nz5dfgs%252BPt5mXYLTKyJ2YWdDNoHaemY6x0V6Gm8aPtpmXn8eI1m6ZlNbViZSalNOfyA%253D%253D%26baa%3dE%26utm_source%3dbing%26utm_medium%3dcpc%26utm_campaign%3dE_3%26utm_term%3d%2bElf%2520%2bOn%2520%2bThe%2520%2bShelf">HERE</a></b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> if you need further explanation.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Fruitcakes</b>. <b>Literal and other. </b></i></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I don't care what <b><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/free-range-fruitcake-recipe.html">Alton Brown</a></b> says, I've never tasted one that I wanted a second bite of. Waste of good liquor.<i> </i>In Colorado<i>, <b><a href="http://www.colorado-for-free.com/FreeThingsToDoColorado/FruitcakeToss.htm"> there's a special day for folks to hurl these in competition</a>.</b> </i>Saw somewhere: <i>NEVER HURL AT SOMEONE, (such as a family member). </i>Good tip.<i> </i></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As for <i>the other</i> fruitcakes, allow me to quote <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxzWwrSSQb0">Jack</a></b>, <i>"Go sell crazy somewhere else; we're all stocked up here."</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i> Hope you enjoy these holiday cartoons from my husband, Davis Jaye's archives. In addition to cartoons here at <b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/p/about-cartoonist.html">Sadie's Gathering</a></b>, he has an online cartoon blog, <b><a href="http://www.thesquirrelsnestcartoons.com/">The Squirrel's Nest</a></b>. If you'd like to donate anything to his site, or mine, we'd greatly appreciate it!!! Happy Holidays!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>And</i> they get to design a <b>gingerbread house </b>on an iPad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">No, they don't get to keep the iPad. Nor do they get to sample the building supplies or get the consequential tasty sticky fingers, as <i>WHEN BUILDING AN ACTUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE</i>. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the bright side, at least you won't have a sugary, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">tantalizing, invitation sitting </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">around on your mantle all December, just beckoning a visit from </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/santa-mouse-michael-brown/1029347952"><span id="goog_2105183481"></span>Santa Mouse<span id="goog_2105183482"></span></a></b></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Keep in mind it is still November. Santa Mouse's relations may very well swing by for an early visit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Here, they flicked on the downtown holiday lights a few days after Halloween and the radio stations switched to their holiday reels last week. Starbuck's kicked off the month, with a melodrama <i>over the design of</i> <i>its cups</i>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good ol' </span><a href="http://www.cc.com/video-clips/1jcake/comedy-central-presents-long-christmas" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lewis Black</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> says it well.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>For more fun cartoons, check out, <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thesquirrelsnestcartoons.com/">The Squirrel's Nest Cartoons</a></span></i></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> Originally posted this post 8/21/2015. </i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> Life happens, and with everything else going on in the world, other things grab our attention. However, some nutty, less serious shtuff, such as this still goes on. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> It's a little nuts around here, as I know it is in many families' homes this time of year. So, I hope this brings some smiles, and maybe a few laughs. I hope you enjoy a lighter side to end the week.</i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Have a great rest of your week and weekend. Give $1 or two if you enjoy...</i></span><br /><br />
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Last holiday season, I was looking online to make up my Christmas list.<br />
Just as looking up the <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2013/06/todays-toys-kids-dream-parents-nightmare.html">toys</a></span></b> on my daughters' lists, it didn't take long for me to get irritated.<br />
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When looking through different clothing sites, I kept coming across the term <i>Boyfriend. </i>It is used to describe a style of women's clothing. <i> </i>Sounds innocuous enough<i>. </i><span style="font-size: large;">T</span>here are: Boyfriend Blazers; Boyfriend Sweaters; Boyfriend Sweats; and Boyfriend Jeans.<br />
I suspect this term refers to the time in a young woman's life, when after spending a night with a "boyfriend"; she does not wish to go out to breakfast, (or lunch) in the previous night's ensemble. The obliging beau du jour lends <i>(wink wink) </i>her a pair of jeans. Usually these are a pair that have been broken in over at least a couple of years of wear. They have larger waists, with the same measurement throughout the hips. Men's jeans are generally not made to "hug curves," because men don't have curves. At least not the <i>same curves </i>that women have. So often, when a woman puts on a pair of an amour's jeans, they're a little slouchy. If they are so big that they might drop in mid street, an oxford, sweatshirt and or sweater, may also be required.<br />
<i> These,</i> by definition are boyfriend's clothing. Or at least the previous night's hook-up's clothes. For some, this is a none too subtle way of letting all know, who's with whom. At the very least, nothing shouts out what's been goin' on, quite as clear as a coed sitting across from a boy at the local diner, wearing a 3 sizes too big sweatshirt from his Alma Mater.<br />
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Nordstrom carries a<b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mural-slouchy-boyfriend-blazer/3709039"> Mural Slouchy Boyfriend Blazer for $79</a></b>: <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now those are some nice blazers. They're all from <b><a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=46474266&cp=1760781.35256186&ab=ln_men_cs_sportcoats">Ralph Lauren</a>.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wouldn't you know, Victoria Secret has <b><a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/pink/apparel-sweats/boyfriend-pant-pink?cm_sp=&ProductID=237462&CatalogueType=OLS">Boyfriend Sweats</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last of all my fav, (in that it doesn't make one lick of sense) the <i>Boyfriend Jeans</i>.</span><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-denim/4122597620010.jsp#/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Anthropologie</span></a> </b>did have Boyfriend Jeans for $279. Think if a boyfriend could afford nearly <i>$300</i> for a pair of jeans, he'd buy them without holes. However, a boyfriend that can afford to throw money around- it should be no biggie to borrow a pair. Even permanently. <br />
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Go get a measuring tape and make a circle that's 31 inches. Uh huh. Guess they're not made for football players. Or any woman that eats. At least there's not as many holes.<br />
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I admit, I'm an old fuddy duddy prude, and it's never made sense to me to pay for jeans with holes already in them. It always seems: <span style="font-size: x-large;">more holes=higher price</span>.<br />
Then it dawned on me; <i>THE HIGHER PRICE IS FOR THE LABOR OF CUTTING AND MAKING THE HOLES LOOK COOL!</i><br />
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If you so desire a pair of Boyfriend Jeans, then buy a pair of men's jeans.<br />
They'll be 100% cotton. For some reason women's tend to be cotton with lycra or polyurethane. <i>Why</i>, I haven't a clue. No matter what brand, they'll cost less than women's "Boyfriend Jeans", and pretty much any other pair of jeans made for women.<br />
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This goes for Boyfriend's Sweaters; Boyfriend's Sweats; and Boyfriend Blazers as well.<br />
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Tell everyone they're from that old beau- and the <i>jeans</i> were the best thing about him- and now they're yours.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Here we go on what I mean and what got me thinking about this. This is meant in a fun, light, mildly thought provoking way. Rest assure, there are future posts coming that won't be this light; that will delve deeper into issues. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> For now, it's spring, and if you look around, you'll see the trees and flowers starting to bud, new grass starting to sprout, and I even saw ducks on the river, pairing off as if on dates. Even saw a duck giving a drake what for; about what, we can only guess. Did he not share the morning meal? Was he checking out another hen? Maybe he didn't suit her, and she was trying to rid herself of him.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> If you're interested, check out this very interesting article about <b><a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/2009/01/09/duck-mating-sex-lives-ducks">DUCK MATING</a>. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Note:</i> Perhaps, this is <b><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/todd-akin-abortion-legitimate-rape_n_1807381.html">where Todd Akin got his idiotic notion</a></b>. They were just talking about DUCKS DUMBASS! Ahem. Sorry. Back to my post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then I saw this video: (<i>Please click on bold letters to be taken to the links.)</i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.upworthy.com/truth-time-anyone-whos-against-abortion-really-should-be-all-for-this?c=ufb1">"Truth time —..." </a></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"> Once upon a time, there was the "Just Say No" campaign. Initially it was about drugs. But I think it also came to refer to sex; in an attempt </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>to lower teen pregnancy and curb premarital relations.</b></span></div>
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<i>This post was published two years ago. Sadly, it's time to post again. </i><br />
Extreme? Hmmm...<br />
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If you don't know what stilettos have to do with crushing testicles,<span style="color: magenta; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2017/02/where-flip-to-begin.html"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> READ HERE.</span> </span></a> </span>Or<span style="color: magenta; font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2017/03/please-read-consider.html"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: magenta;">HERE.</span></span></a></span><br />
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But really, it's not extreme when you consider, that in this day and age, the fact that <span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs241/en/"><b><span style="color: magenta;">200 MILLION</span></b></a> WOMEN AND GIRLS </span>have endured the horrors of <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>FEMALE GENITALIA MUTILATION WORLD WIDE. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>IN CASE YOU'RE NOT A MATH MAJOR... </b></span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Given that our population is roughly 7.5 Billion, so roughly 3.75 billion of them are female...</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THAT MEANS 1 IN 18 FEMALES HAVE BEEN SLASHED.</b></span><br />
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If that fact is not enough to make you shudder, regardless of your gender, let me put it another way.<br />
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Let's say, that every one of those 200 million women and girls lived in the United States of America.<br />
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The current <b><a href="http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/us-population/"><span style="color: magenta;">U.S Population is 326,419,187. </span></a></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> So, that means if genders, female/male, are roughly 50/50; <i>either the United States could not house all the females that have had their clitorises and vaginas mutilated; females would account for more than two thirds of the population; or the population would be 25% more people. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> Imagine, a country where half the population had no chance EVER, throughout their existence in this life, on this planet, of sexual physical pleasure. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Because make no mistake; <i><b>that is what genitalia mutilation does</b></i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> MEN: Imagine NEVER getting/having an orgasm. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not as a boy or a man masturbating. Not as a man having sexual relations with a female, male, or by yourself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> This post is not about female genitalia mutilation. Nothing else dispels the notion that we're all more or less considered equal, quite as starkly. To show, that even if it's not next door, it still affects us. <b>We know too much, to turn an apathetic eye on what we know is wrong. </b> What this post is, is yet another plea, for <b>everyone to think about everyone else, in compassionate, empathetic, enlightened terms</b>. In terms as if a situation, was their own situation. </span><br />
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If you still find the title offensive, or it still seems extreme, consider, how women would feel if they had no choice. <br />
No choice to protect their bodies from disease. <br />
No choice in deciding when they turn their body into a host. <br />
No choice, to when to best coordinate when to take time away from a money paying job, or a career they are building to ensure a comfortable lifestyle for themselves and their loved ones.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">LIKE IT OR NOT; WOMEN ARE HALF THE POPULATION. </span><br />
And just like the other half of the population, (men) we are individuals who are varied in our looks, our likes, our thoughts, our beliefs; and the list goes on.<br />
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<a href="http://www.journal-news.com/news/abortion-bill-draws-costumed-protesters-ohio-statehouse/SwFMxKUWQUi948eeNxehqL/?ecmp=journalnews_social_facebook_2014_sfp"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Women in Ohio, recently got dramatic. </span></b></a><br />
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You do not need to be "pro abortion", to comprehend what would happen to our economy if we were to eradicate the procedure, or make it difficult to obtain. Abortion, needs to be safe, legal, available and private as many other medical procedures. "Pro-abortion" is a phrase conjured up to paint with a gargantuan brush a scenario that is complex and varied as the individuals that desire or require the relatively simple medical procedure.<br />
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Half the population of humans deserve more respect.<br />
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A lot more.<br />
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To focus on abortion is to not acknowledge that half the population have brains, and are capable of making decisions for themselves.<br />
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What if we started "pro vasectomy"? After all a vasectomy is reversible. So why not require males of a certain age, say 15 years, to get vasectomies? Why should we trust that their parents are going to educate them about preventing babies? That way, "boys can be boys," without making babies. Of course general diseases... not so much, but no matter... When they marry, thus, prove they are serious about commitment, and mature; and are prepared to bring about the the next generation and can raise the next generation in <i>that ideal scenario</i>. Whatever that is.<br />
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What if some senator started that idea, and worked on legislation to bring about that? Wouldn't that be better than not educating kids about their bodies and not providing birth control? Each state could have a maturity judging board, to decide upon the reversal procedure.<br />
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Just a thought.<br />
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With the roll out of the laughable, cringe worthy proposed AHCA; if passed, there are going to have to be some changes in ways that many may have not considered. <br />
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As a mother of daughters, I need to think of their futures. <br />
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So, I'm starting with making sure my daughters know well, the simple fact that <span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2016/10/dicks-are-trouble.html">DICKS ARE THE TROUBLE. </a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> In the blockbuster film <b><i><a href="http://wonderwomanfilm.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">Wonder Woman</span></a></i></b> there is a scene where Diana tells Steve that she's "<a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/WonderWoman2017"><span style="color: magenta;">read all 12 volumes of Cleo's treatises on body and pleasure.</span></a>" and points out the fact, that while "<b>the male is required for procreation; HE IS NOT AT ALL NECESSARY FOR PHYSICAL PLEASURE."</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Now, while much of the film is fiction, and that little bit of</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> human physiology </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">is not regularly acknowledged by society</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">, it <i>is fact</i></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">. You can look it up, if you don't believe me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i style="font-size: x-large;">Side note: <b>I've always found the notion of a "man 'giving' a woman an orgasm,"</b></i><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <i>laughable. </i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'll say it yet again: Yes, <b>I am happily married and I love men.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And just so we're clear, it's not just men, or Republicans, who underestimate the importance of choice for women. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>But to take away a woman's options is nothing more that an attempt to control her. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've known women, who are Democrats, who always want to clarify that they disagree with abortion. They know of a woman who:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> -had multiple abortions prior to graduating high school/college/turning any age before 21. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> -had an abortion, and regretted the decision. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> While I sympathize with anyone who's experienced any of these scenarios; I do not see that as justification to take away the option. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> For a young woman, perhaps her parents, and the parents of the boy that was involved, should have taught their children more explicitly about the human body. Perhaps the parents should have acknowledged that the heightened hormone levels of adolescence do not always meet with good judgment. Perhaps condoms should have been provided to both boy and girl just like vitamins and deodorant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Regardless if all these precautions were met, and a pregnancy resulted, doesn't change the fact that babies having babies, are much more likely to live a life in poverty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <b><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/09/pf/cost-of-raising-a-child-2015/index.html">FACT that it costs <i>on average</i> $233,610, to raise 1 child from birth to 18. (No, that does not include college or hospital costs of delivery.) </a> leads me to what I see as plain as the nose on my face:</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> If a woman is forced to have an expense of a quarter of a million dollars, THAT IMPACTS THE ECONOMY OF EVERYONE. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Think about it. </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"> </span>In the best situations, when there is a loving couple, and they have a child, it still costs more than just the two of them. Housing, food, clothes, entertainment, medical expense, etc. etc. Even when there are two parents, to balance careers, and home life is a struggle. There's still only 24 hours a day. There's never enough time, time goes fast, and priorities are set. Every decision impacts the money, the money impacts every decision. The money that's saved; the money that's spent.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So, if women are forced to a decision that will impact their (and their spouse's) educational options, their jobs options, etc. how can that not impact the entire economy?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> To put it plainly, if half the population does not have </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">autonomy when the other half does; equality does not exist. Nor can it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b> I know I'm not the only one to acknowledge this truth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b>Journalist<b> <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.rebeccatraister.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">Rebecca Traister</span></a>,</span> </b>expressed it in her article<b>, </b><i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.thecut.com/2017/04/bernie-sanders-and-tom-perez-must-not-abandon-womens-rights.html">Will We Abandon Women's Rights in the Name of Progressive Politics?</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> You cannot call yourself a Democrat, and certainly not a Progressive if you do not see the simple fact that having a child impacts the economy in many different ways. That is doesn't end with just the child or the woman that birthed that child. To deny, or just to glaze over or not acknowledge that fact is like leaving out one factor of a math equation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> We will never have our optimum economy, and certainly not economic equality, or any kind of equality for that matter, <b>if we constrain half of the population. </b> By whatever means. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Don't worry, I'm not out to crush anyone's privates or impart rules over them. I just ask why my gender does not deserve the same consideration.</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's Friday...so time for some fun!</span></b></i></div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here, for-></span></i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eva-the-first-truly-wearable-couples-vibrator#/story"><span style="color: blue;">Eva</span></a> </span><span style="font-size: large;">to find out more about the little gem, pictured above.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">For more, go to -></span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><i> <a href="http://www.dameproducts.com/shop/"><span style="color: blue;">Dame Products</span></a></i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Considering how many posts that I've done concerning products for men; (<b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2014/07/galactic-cap-another-look.html"><span style="color: blue;">Galactic Cap</span></a></b>; <b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2014/08/wait-minute-pedometer-for-what.html"><span style="color: blue;">Sex Fit</span></a></b>; <b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2014/01/google-glasss-new-app.html"><span style="color: blue;">Google Glance</span></a></b>; and of course <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2015/03/why-4-hours.html"><span style="color: blue;">Why 4 Hours</span></a>?</b></span>) when I saw EVA, "The First Hands-free, Strap-free, Non-Instrusive Couples' Vibrator", knew I had to write about it. I do not have any first hand experience with Eva, just as I don't with any of the other aforementioned products; there are <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://middlesexy.com/2015/05/21/product-review-eva-dame-products/"><span style="color: blue;">those who do</span></a>, </span></b>and seem to be very happy with it. I just wanted to let women know about a product for them; especially after recent news of the FDA approving a "<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/tarahaelle/2015/08/24/female-viagra-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-sex-drug-flibanserin-but-were-afraid-ask/"><b><span style="color: blue;">Female Viagra</span></b></a>". More on that in a moment, but first:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">WOOHOO!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> YIPPEE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> "<i>Do a little dance, make a little love, GET DOWN TONIGHT."</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Not so fast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Where to start?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Well, if governments succeed in some of their plans, it's going to be damned difficult to get birth control. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">At the risk of insulting anyone's intelligence, "penis in vagina" is how you make babies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Also, it may come to a point that getting an abortion is not an easy, legal, safe, private option.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So, this is what that means to women everywhere. If you want to have the kind of sex that involves a penis in the vagina, because you want to be close to a man, <i>in that way</i>, you'd better be prepared to be a mommy. Of course, he could always don a condom. Actually he better damn well. Fella's, if you're a </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.cc.com/video-clips/d0x9un/daniel-tosh--happy-thoughts-best-in-show"><span style="color: blue;">Dan Tosh</span></a>, or <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/comment/standup-comedian-jim-jefferies-misogynist-jokes-fall-flat-20150401-1mciqq.html"><span style="color: blue;">Jim Jeffries</span></a></b> type; GROW UP.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Yes, Mr. Tosh and Mr. Jeffries, I know this is just part of your stand up routines. I'll see you're cavalier attitude, and raise you an <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nhBKbmpGi4"><span style="color: blue;">Amy Schumer</span></a></span></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span>and <a href="http://www.cc.com/comedians/natasha-leggero"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>Natasha Leggero.</b></span> </a> Thank you ladies.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here's some good news though, the penis in the vagina, is the only way to create life, (without enlisting some very expensive experts). However, you can have loads of fun without the penis in the vagina type of sex. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">PLEASE READ: <a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2015/03/should-we-re-invent-sex.html">... RE-INVENT SEX</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Even more to the point, it is difficult for some women to have orgasm through penis in the vagina type sex.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But not other types of sex.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Of course there's that G Spot. <b><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/g-spot-does-not-exist_n_1215822.html">Or maybe not. </a> <- 9="" i="">Link to HuffPost Article)</-></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Honestly? I suspect it may be a conspiracy to encourage women to engage in the penis in vagina sex. Because low and behold you've heard how toe curling, body quaking, earth shattering orgasm you'll get with a G Spot orgasm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Uh huh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">One problem: Do women have it or not? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Yes, yes, I've heard "Yes, you just gotta really look for it, and what fun that exploration can be!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Really? Men and directions? </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Or, "Some do and some don't; but let's not put pressure on the woman to have a Gspot orgasm, when not everyone has one."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Is that supposed to sound supportive?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To: "Studies are not conclusive as to whether or not The G Spot actually exists." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Gee thanks.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Bullshit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>We're not looking for life on Mars. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We're talking about the human body of more than half the world's population. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If orgasm is the name of the game, and why should't it be? <b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><i><span id="goog_261003872"></span>Thank you Nicki Minaj</i></span><span id="goog_261003873"></span></a></b>. If you tell me you're one that is content with just being close, and intimate, and blah, blah, blah; I'll say "fine". I'll also say you've probably never had an orgasm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If that's the case, then it's <i>time for you to get to know you</i>. Life is short, have fun. If you don't like the word "masturbation," scrap it, and call it whatever <i>you like</i>. Because in this case,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>it is all about you</i>.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As far as that little pink pill goes... </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Saw that it was turned down twice by the FDA and before that, it was turned down as an anti-depressant. You must take it every day, and every day you must <i>abstain from all alcohol</i>. Lest you want to make a habit of passing out. Then maybe, just maybe in 6 months, you'll notice a change in your libido. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For our friends at the FDA, please take this in the nicest way possible: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Then here's an article and video about <i>that little pink pill</i>:</span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I find it interesting that Eva was created by women for women; where as the only doctor I saw talking about flibanserin, (the techie name for the little pink pill) was a man. Why did they make a pill to work on a woman's brain; when all the little blue pills work on a man's penis? Why not make a pill that increases blood flow to the women's vulva and clitoris? Why not one for the man's brain? Huhhhh?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Also note, that Eva's Indiegogo Campaign surpassed its fundraising goal by more than 1000%. Galactic Cap, had to extend their fund raising time from one to two months, and then only managed to raise 101% of their goal. If that's not a great lesson on supply and demand; I don't know what is. Oh, and an update as of January 2016, Galactic Cap, has had do a complete makeover. It's really not even a cap anymore; it's more like a <i><b><a href="http://galacticcap.com/">bandaid with a reservoir</a></b></i>. Yeah, have fun removing that from your nether region boys.</span><br />
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I am still in awe over the photographer, <b><a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31711446">Martin Le-May's ability to capture this image</a></b>.<br />
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You learn after reading a bit that this wasn't a case of mismatched pals on a joy flight; the weasel was attacking the woodpecker, hoping for a meal. The quoted wildlife expert explained, "the female weasel weighs less than a <i>Mars Bar</i>, but is ferocious as a lion." <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">From the Woodpecker's perspective:</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">~Never underestimate the element of surprise.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">~ Cute and cuddly (as is "pretty" or "handsome") are descriptions of the physical; not the character.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">~When in doubt, go for the loop de loop. Weasel vomit washes off.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">~Do whatever it takes to fly another day.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>~Hold onto your dreams.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>~ When you make friends, you gain another point of view. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>~You're never too old to say,"WHEEEEEEE!"</i></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even though I posted this 2 years ago, I still think it's a funny meme. Great image. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even though we're getting through COVID time, (so sorry for so many losses); I think this is still important to: </div> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> Enjoy, wine o'clock, beer o'clock, pot o'clock... too... Just ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK!</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY/HUMPDAY! 😂😂😂</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carry on to read the original-><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> A friend sent me this photo a week or so ago. Think it's just a meme. </div>
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That's okay, as I wrote a few years ago, in <b><a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.com/2013/06/todays-toys-kids-dream-parents-nightmare.html">TODAY's TOYS: KIDS' DREAM; PARENTS' NIGHTMARE, </a> </b>there are enough dolls in this house. </div>
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For more funny memes, check this out <b><a href="https://www.wearethemighty.com/MIGHTY-SURVIVAL/covid-19-memes-april-20?rebelltitem=7#rebelltitem7">MIGHTY SURVIVAL APRIL 20, 2020</a>.</b></div>
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So, when I first saw the Barbie doll, I thought, <i>I don't need anymore dolls... but wouldn't mind finding that sweatshirt.</i></div>
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<i> </i>Truth be told, I have enough sweatshirts too, but in case you're interested, there are several sites selling t-shirts and sweatshirts, with that idea in mind. </div>
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I'll try to do more posts in the future, but in the time being, have a great weekend, and as ever, go forth with gratitude and grace!<br />
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Enjoy, wine o'clock, beer o'clock, pot o'clock... too... Just ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK!</div>
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School is ending for the year, and summer is on its way. For the graduates of school, or any other change of life where you're starting a "new chapter", if you haven't already be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.sadiesgathering.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-graduation-poem.html" target="_blank">Graduation Poem</a>. It's a poem I wrote in 1986 as I graduated highschool, and prepared to embark on college. Yep, all you math majors out there, you now can figure out how old I am. Congratulations.<br />
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For Memorial Day, I am tooting my own horn, and sharing a couple of quiche recipes that I came up with. One of my close friends and her family will soon be moving to Texas, so we are trying to get together as often as we can before that time arrives. They ventured out to "the burbs" to see us on Saturday, and rather than trying to find a restaurant, where with 4 kids between us would in all likelihood be less than ideal, I decided to whip up a nice brunch so we could enjoy our time together. <br />
All agreed, this was ideal and worked beautifully.<br />
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I had never made quiche or it has been so long, I don't remember making one. When planning for the brunch, I knew that I would do a French Toast Souffle, which is a huge hit with kids, but thought that if I could find a quiche recipe, that would be a nice addition. There's gobs of quiche recipes out there, so keeping with the main benefit of a quiche and the idea of KISS (the acronym- <u>K</u>eep <u>I</u>t <u>S</u>imple <u>S</u>weetheart,<i> not</i> the rock band), this post will be short and sweet.<br />
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You need:<br />
1. A Crust- you can make one- really easy; or buy one- even easier. Pre bake at 375 F for 7 minutes.<br />
2. What ever filling you want - more on this in a moment<br />
3. The Custard- 3 eggs + 1 1/2 cups of half and half, good pinch of salt, and pepper.<br />
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Take your crust, line with filling; top with custard, then bake for 30-40 minutes at 375F. That is it.<br />
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Now for my contribution.<br />
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First, <i>Mornin' Nawlins'</i> - I lined the crust with andouille sausage, 1 can of crab, some left over shrimp, that had been cooked with Old Bay, and topped with Queso Fresco. <br />
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Next- <i>The ABC Quiche-</i> I crumpled cooked bacon, (got you now don't I?) then chopped peeled apple, that I had tossed with a wee bit of sugar and cinnamon, then topped them with 10yr aged sharp cheddar.<br />
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These flavor combos got wows all around, so I thought I'd share.<br />
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Now just a note about the crust and the custard. If you "<i>go the distance</i>" you will be richly rewarded. Meaning: the more you put in, the more you get out of it. Bought crusts are actually pretty good these days, but pie crusts and pate brisee are really easy to make and don't take that much time. Also, as with all food, <i>you know what's in there.</i><br />
For the custard, I used 1 cup of half and half and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. I had the heavy cream left over from making whipped cream, so I figured, "might as well use it up". <i> </i>The quiche came out great. I have had other quiche that were "grainy and watery" and I figure this is due to lower fat options being used. Here's my reason for using the higher fat options: it's better. It's called <i>custard</i> for a reason. Also, a 1 inch wedge of each of these is filling. So, "lighten' up Francis and indulge."<br />
Lastly, in keeping with spirit of Memorial Day, where we acknowledge and remember those who have given us so much, so that we may enjoy life; allow me to suggest <i>you</i> catch the joie de vie spirit by coming up with your own crazy wonderful ideas for a quiche.<br />
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Just to note, my old roomie and I are married to a couple of "real men"; and they <i>do</i> <i>in fact</i> eat and enjoy quiche. So there! Mr. Feirstein.<br />
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Don't know if I will get to it today, but these along with the French Toast Souffle recipes will soon be added to my Recipe page. Haven't figured out how to do a drop down yet. Instead, I will be listing all the recipes at the top of the page, so if you go there, you'll look through the titles of the dishes at the top, and if you don't see one that piques your interest, there'll be no need to look further.<br />
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I have posts that will be poppin' up later this week. One. "Let's Chat About Rudeness"- this is <u>not </u>a "How To" article; rather a vent about how rudeness is almost celebrated today, and a few other thoughts about it. Next, "Today's Toys: Kids' Dream, Parents' Nightmare". Just an observation about today's toys, and how a lot of times they cause me to go "aaaaahhhhhhhhhh". Hope you check in to read. Of course there may be others that will come to mind. <br />
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Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend.<br />
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