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 Nothing over exciting has happened in the last 24 hours. I am continuing to read and practice and I'm finding small successes in my areas that I am practicing on my body. Obviously bones cannot be corrected. I really bad problem with my hips and have had for over 50 years I don't expect this to change I do however have less pain by using the hands-on method and the correct exercises. The pain in my neck has gone it does come and go but using hands on yesterday It went away and it hasn't come back yet I will continue to work on that area I am continuing to work on all the other same areas. I have found one thing interesting . I have a CPAP machine and I am pretty much coerced into using it by my spouse if I don't use it I will hear about it forever so I use it for about four hours every night. the last three nights that I have been using reiki before I go to bed on my core body my apnea is have almost tripled so last night I only used Reiki on my neck and above and my a...

 Results are promising. I'm concentrating on the area of my body were there are issues. My hips have been weak and I have had problems standing for more than short periods of time. Reiki has helped and they are slowly improving.  I have problems with the back of my neck. One short session brought immediate releif. 

 I am so close to my 74th birthday that I can feel it's hot air breathing down my neck. Up to now I feel that I have not been the best I can be or given the most that I can give to myself or the world. I have always felt there was something left for me to do. I'm still not sure that I found it, but I keep trying. And probably will keep trying to the day I die. I have fooled around with reflexology over the years. I know that it feels good and it works if you keep up with it. Which I haven't. Like most things in my life. But I keep going back to it so there must be something there. I have also read and looked into and dealt with Buddhism and Reiki and chakras over the years. I like what I've seen. I feel a kinship to Buddhism and follow a lot of their precepts.  within the last week I started reading up on Reiki which is close to all the things Buddhism is about.  I can do this I am going to check into it further, read up and study on it.  Several days ago I am actual...

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I gave up writing a couple years ago. No support or ability to write in quiet time. Every once in awhile I get the urge again. Today it became apparent that I was never so content as when I was able to write. Now what am I going to do about it. Answer; flash fiction. If the urge sticks, I will read, study and make outlines. Time will tell.  

This from the man who calls himself ‘governor of the State of Florida’. Really.... how to you attend church service and stay six feet apart. Anyone take a picture of that, let me know. What are “Essential Activities?” Some of the essential activities that will be permitted during this statewide shutdown include: Attending religious services Going to grocery stores Going to gas stations Going to healthcare facilities Going to pharmacies Going to childcare centers Taking care of pets and caring for or otherwise assisting a loved one or friend

The statistics are gruesome. We feel that this virus will get us, no matter what we do. We ARE doing everything we were told to do. I clan tell you now, if we get it ,it will be a death sentence for us both. Because we are symbiotic if one of us gets it the other one will. The hospitals will finish off the job.   My only consolation is, we will not leave a survivor. We are not afraid to die, but it is not something we are looking forward to. If it is my family who reads this and has survived, please know that I wish you well and much happiness. Keep in mind that the world situation is cyclical. And that each one of us as humans is only a passing piece of dust in the grand scheme of the universe. What is most important thing is how you perceive your reason for being here, and how you spend your time as a participant of the body you occupy.

I am not a Christian or a believer in the fantasy of the Bible so it could be said that I do not believe these times we live in are ‘BIBLICAL’. but I do believe they were foreseen, but ignored. It’s my belief that if you voted for this president, you are no better than he is. Don’t give the excuse that he is a leopard that can he change his spots. He can’t and the signs were all there and you ignored them, and now he is laughing at you. So suck it up and get rid of the disease while we have the chance to repair the damage. Listening to him speak, and that can be painful, the sound of his ignorance and lack of intelligence is obvious/. He was suppose to be the cure, but the illness is destroying us.

My best friend and soul mate tells me her father had many sayings he cherished. One of them being ‘Don’t take life seriously, you won’t get out of it alive.’ I believe too many of us have forgot how to laugh. Especially at ourselves. I have tried for years to find out what I am good at. I have tried many things and succeeded at none. I don’t know what makes me happy. And that is a sad tribute to my 73 years on this earth. I have, however come to terms with my mortality and have been studying the teachings of Buddha and am at peace that I do not have to be a Mother Theresa to have worth. With the time I have left, no matter what that is, I will do everything in my power to laugh and have a good time everyday. If it doesn’t bring me joy, it’s not worth doing it.   It’s called living in the moment.

Since Jay has heart issues and we are both over 70, there was no other alternative than to hibernate. Most people are, even though our idiot governor won’t make it mandatory. I am sure he does not want to rile the president, since they are such good buddies. We are doing well. There is a full pantry and freezer. Starting to run out of fresh fruits and veggies, but we are managing nicely. Decided we would start some of our summer projects. It’s a great time for reflecting on life. Where we have been and what lies ahead.

I don't know if there is such a thing as a spirit guide or guardian angel. Call it what you want. I do believe there is a right time for everything and this must be my time to right my novel. The work is progressing nicely and I have the groundwork laid. I feel good about where I am and look forward to passing along progress reports. I had all these thoughts about what would happen when I went public on FB with my anthology.  How ironic that only two people acknowledged my post and only one downloaded the ebook.  That being my niece. It will be interesting to see if she actually reads it and had feedback for me.

I made some major choices in the last several days. The first being to republish my anthology of short stories called "The Cat's Dowry and Other Short Srories" and all the social media updates that goes with it, including this blog. Next, I decided not to do another revision of rhat anthology. It is done and now the future is mine to explore, and I choose to work on something new. I have four projects in the works, but one is futher along than the others, so, I will put that one on top of the stack and rekindle my affair. It is called "Escape Is An Illusion" and I will be posting chapters on Wattpad for reviews. Who knows, it started as a short story, but I can see it becoming a novel. Scary.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/373129 This the link to my published work.

This is all I have to give. This is all I have ever wanted to do. My promise to myself is to pursue my dream, and not stop. I will share my work, since writing it is only the beginning. I will charge a nominal fee because I am worth it. I do hope the rest of the world sees it also.

I have found the inspiration I needed to get back to my writing. It’s not easy when the path is a solitary one. Everything I read tells me it can’t be done, but I will not accept that. Stay tuned.

I made several decisions as far as my future in writing. First, I have to finish what I've  started. And that is in reference to my short stories. I am going to edit and revise my anthology and put it up on Amazon. This will be done before the 24th of this month. I will then concentrate on my novel which is tentatively Called "Government of the Doomed" but that will probably change. I'm on a wave and I will need to stay there with positive thoughts and feedback.

and then.....the scene advances to another angle. I love writing and just got temporarily stopped by doubt.  I had made up my mind I was done. For unexplained reasons, or maybe not, I  decided I  am not done. I have a renewed sense of purpose and plan to use this blog as my journal of the trip. I have a plan, so look out world, here I come.

When a person is looking for a life partner one of the things that will come up is whether one of the potential partners is Type A or Type B.  A type A person would be someone who insists on having the toilet seat cover closed at all times when not in use and the Type B person doesn't care. This of course is just an example. Most of the time the differences are minor and often overlooked during courtship.  If more emphasis were placed on these minor details during the infancy of a relationship, more relationships would find it difficult to continue.  It's probably a good thing that they aren't. It is only through a period of living together and time that these differences become acute.  I am married to an engineer who spent time in the Army.  I on the other hand am an artist.  So to follow are some of the subjects I had to adjust  to over the years, and I must say it has not always been easy. Close the Door and Drawers: Throw back from the Army:...

.....don't  find out until you are in your sixties. My sister is two years older than me and while growing up we fought all the time. It wasn't a happy household. My father never wanted children. I learned  as an adult that he picked on her and she picked on me. We were total opposite personalities she the introvert got married right out of school to get out of the house. I moved out and started a life of my own. I moved to another state and we each had and raised a family, then one day I  thought it would be nice if we could finally get close. Without any warning or explanation she told me to stay out of her life.  It wasn't until then that I realized she had always resented me and we were NEVER sisterly. I got over it but it took a long time.

"Transient Global Amnesia is a sudden, temporary episode of memory loss that can't be attributed to a more common neurological condition, such as epilepsy or stroke." The Mayo Clinic It was a normal morning for the two of us. Both retired, one of our biggest enjoyments, it having our coffee and reading or playing on our computers and not rushing until we have been up for a couple hours. Then we have breakfast and plan our day. My partner/spouse of then twenty-three years and I, ages 73 and 68 respectively are both in good health. I still have all my pieces parts and only take statins for prescription medication. We both love to challenge our minds with mind games and both love to read. April 1st (yes April fool's Day) 2014. I walked out to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. What is to transpire next is an account from my spouse and the The following is a blog/journal that I kept, partially to convince myself that I still had some sanity left. Except for...