MARVELOUS MAY....Day 15

 

It’s 6:30am; I had a bad nights sleep. Could be because of the day I had yesterday. 

Yesterday was a terrible day. Drama was all I can say for me. 

I was up and about at 6:30. Around 7:50 I left to go out to the store for a few food items.  I first needed to find a place for gas.  Yes I found a place and made sure I’d do that first. After I ran into the store and was actually home by 8:45.  Had breakfast at that time. I had another few things to do. Later I ran to the next store than to the Amvets for my Queen of Hearts tickets. While there I got a call my husband was being taken to the hospital due to possible kidney shut down.  The rehab told me to please don’t rush as he wouldn’t be there for 20 minutes as it was not an life/death emergency but needed to be checked out.  Well I ran out of the Amvets after informing Lisa the bar server what was happening.  Got to the hospital same time as the ambulance.  Got into the ER room.  They did all types of lab work, EKG, ultrasound and a few other things. He was admitted for tests on what is causing or caused the problem. He did have an UTI. Well with him in the hospital I can see him often not like at rehab where I have to make appointments. 

Whew drama indeed. 

My first two pieces are true for my life at the moment. Enough said on that. 

Terry gave us the word PETRO yesterday as our daily UK word. What a good word with what’s going on at the moment. 

The wacky holidays seem to fit together in an odd way. 

It’s Saturday and looks like my day will be full. 

Until tomorrow....drama is my middle name; as always Stay Safe. 

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                   GAS LESS

Early bird gets the worm

But I don’t want worms 

I want gas....items from two different stores

First I’ll head to look for gas

Hopefully someone has it this morning 

Places been gas less for past few days

Hoarders....hoarders....hoarders 

                  PROUD WAC

Proud to have been a WAC

    to have served Uncle Sam

   during the Vietnam War

Proud to have been one of the women 

who served between 1932 to 1978 

 in the corps known as WACS

In a way we were trailblazers for 

  women serving today 

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              NO GAS FOR ME 

Tried to get gas the other day

None to be had at three stations

Yesterday morning fortunate to find 

      a mini mart with some 

Wonder if the UK having petro 

     shortages too 

Probably not 

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WACKY HOLIDAYS MAY 14th

(WACS Birthday; Stars and Stripes 

 Forever Day; National Chicken Dance

 Day and National Biscuits Day)

As a WAC I remember marching to 

   music in basic training 

Stars and Stripes Forever one of the 

   songs 

Can you imagine marching to the chicken dance tune

That’s too funny to think of

The thought had me almost chocking 

    on my buttermilk biscuit 

MARVELOUS MAY....Day 14

 

I love to play trivia. One game my husband and I use to play in bars was NTN Trivia.  You would get a game box from the establishment to play the game shown on the television.    Now a days it’s called TAP TV and you play from your tablet or phone; you need to down load the app. 

I guess I based my first piece on the fact a guy breaks up with a female due to her being smarter than he.  It was fun to write indeed as there were times I’ve beaten my husband on trivia games. Also awhile back after his first mini stroke he was asked my name and he told the doctor it was Smarty.  He was trying to say Scottie but the doctor heard Smarty.  It just sounded that way. 

Yesterday the UK word was CHIPS. 

Of course chips in the UK is fries to us. 

Chips in the UK are called crisps I think. I wrote about having fish and chips and one place no longer around in my area. That place had the best.  Now it’s either Captain D’s or if you find one in your town Long John Silvers; I miss Arthur Treachers. 

The wacky holidays yesterday were food days. I’m not a fan of hummus.  Tasted it but did not like it. 

It’s Friday the day we always wear our RED.  It’s also the day in 1942 the WACS were approved by Congress. 

Until tomorrow....happy Friday and as always Stay Safe. 

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                       SMARTY

Tears fell from my eyes

As I looked at the date

The day he said goodbye 

No reason given

Just it was him....not me he said 

I knew better....it wasn’t him

   But me

Too intelligent for the guy....always beat 

      him at trivia

Smarter now....I don’t play trivia on a 

     date 

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                   LUNCH

Fish and chips with malt vinegar 

 what I’m having for lunch 

Hush puppies and coleslaw

Just can’t wait to munch

Beer bartered fish with seasoned fries

So tasty and yummy my oh my

Unfortunately Arthur Treacher’s no longer in business in my town

So Captain D’s here I come 

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   WACKY HOLIDAYS MAY 13th 

(National Apple Pie Day; National Fruit 

 Cocktail Day; National Crouton Day 

 and National Hummus Day)

Fresh fruit cocktail with my breakfast 

Croutons in my chefs salad at lunch

Apple pie a la mode for dessert

It’s an eating wacky holiday indeed

I’ll pass on hummus thank you 

MARVELOUS MAY....Day 13

 

It was an uneventful day yesterday. I had no idea the garbage man came.  As I slept late I guess they were early and never heard them.  Oh well at least they did not wake me up. 

Yesterday was National Limerick Day. I wrote a few; two I used names of friends. The other just one on random using one of the daily words. 

The daily word yesterday was BUM BAG.  Such a funny word but rather use that word than fanny pack. 

I took the wacky holidays and wrote limerick with it. 

It was a crazy day yesterday.  I decided to be productive for the Amvets and write up their ads and postings for next week.  I realize it takes a few hours to do so.  Finally came to the conclusion that doing all in one day best than doing them one at a time. 

I’ve gotten over writers block.  I’m struggling with a FtS chapter as I’m trying to decide Dani’s outcome; as well as how to show how two other characters came together.  I keep changing it around. I’ll type the scene up with dialogue and such; reread then change my mind.  I think I have it all worked out but deciding how the one character will respond. I guess I could write two different scenarios then pick which would fit better. 

Today I have a visit with my husband. 

Until tomorrow....have a good day and as always Stay Safe. 

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                 LIMERICK I

                 (For Fran)

There once was a woman name Fran

Was so irresistible to many a man

All thought her a red headed bomb

But she had eyes only for Tom

 Married him and became part of his 

       clan 

               LIMERICK II 

                (For Bill)

There once was a fellow name Bill

Some thought him a big boring pill

Many surprised that he did not care 

Until they found he wouldn’t 

   share

The final product produced from his 

     still

    

              LIMERICK III 

There was a great little lady

Always said yes to help others not

 maybe

But she would get very unhappy

When having to change a dirty nappy

Of her neighbor’s little newborn baby

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                 WALK READY

Ready to take a walk in the park

I put my bum bag around my waist

Keys, cellphone, money and identification inside

Not sure what else I need

Maybe a tissue or two

                SHOPPING 

Fanny pack or bum bag

Doesn’t matter what it’s called

Wearing mine I head out to the store

Not carrying my purse leaves my hands 

  free

to carry home my purchases

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      WACKY HOLIDAYS MAY 12th

(National Odometer Day; National Nutty 

  Fudge Day; National Receptionist Day 

   and National Limerick Day)

My odometer must be wrong

did not drive that far to the candy shop

for the nutty fudge for the receptionist 

  last day on the job 

Should have just written her a personal

   limerick instead

There once was a lady who answered 

   the phone

In her office all day she sat all alone

Then one day when she went out to eat 

      lunch

Found a better job where all day

  numbers she’ll crunch 

No longer will she feel like a drone 

MARVELOUS MAY....Day 12

 

It’s 3am and I’m awake. Deciding whether to type or not. 

I decided to try to fall asleep. I’ll type this later when I finally get up for the day.  I was reading Terry’s book that she finished writing.  It was indeed an interesting story line and kept my interest on what would happen next.  As with many items I’ve read that people I know composed I’ll give this a second reading. 

Yesterday again I visited my husband. I get depressed after I leave him. I need to not do so but I can’t help it. I guess enough said. 

This is definitely a short read today. 

Yesterday the daily UK word was SKIP. Too funny as I had to take my skip to the curb last night.  I feel so British using these words indeed.  I hope she continues with fun words in June. Hint hint if you’re reading this how about words associated with June.  

It’s Wednesday and hope you have a great day. 

I’ve come to the conclusion, no up past midnight reading anymore. 

Until tomorrow....enjoy the day and as always Stay Safe. 

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                   MORNING 

The sun has awoken

and my Mr. Coffee has spoken

     Drip....drip....drip

  the sound as coffee fills the pot

Outside birds tweet and chirp 

Telling me another day has begun

Tweet....tweet....tweet

Get up....get up....get up

I translate their chirps

Just a few more minutes 

  I was up late reading

Chirp....chirp....chirp

No now....no now....no now

Nature’s alarm clock has no

  snooze button

The aroma of coffee enticing

  glad I set it on a timer

Crawling out of bed 

  I greet the day 

   and what will come my way

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              BEING BRIT AGAIN 

Acting as if I’m a Brit today 

 Donning a fancy dress and hat 

Having high tea about six 

Later have a cocktail about half past 

     seven

After I roll my skip to the curb 

  then skip back towards the house 

           OBSERVATION 

Skip to the curb 

People watch from passing cars

No not doing a light bouncy step

I’m putting out my trash bin

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   WACKY HOLIDAYS MAY 11th

(National Twilight Zone Day; National 

  Eat What You Want Day; National     

    Foam Rolling Day and National 

        Hostess Cupcake Day)

Imagine if you will

Having pizza and tacos with no guilt 

Then having Hostess cupcakes for dessert

You relax by foam rolling to ease

  your tension

It’s happening as you’ve 

entered the Twilight Zone

  of weird holidays today 

MARVELOUS MAY....Day 11

 

Yesterday was indeed the weirdest day ever.  The piece CRAZY DAY is truth. I had to put gas in the rental I had.  Well the place was sure crowded at 8:15am. Next traffic going through Lake Wales and Winter Haven terrible.  It seemed the snowbirds never migrated north.  The car rental just as busy and so was my mechanic when trying to pick up my car.  Let’s not even discuss traffic on US 17 in Winter Haven.   CVS Pharmacy had a big crowd as well as the post office.  I couldn’t wait to get home.  

I had a meeting at the Amvets.  I’m so amazed that people are so hooked on watching game shows.  They sit at the bar watching them.  Now I like game shows, but don’t flock to a bar to watch.  I think it’s funny they are addicted to them.  Perhaps they don’t get the game show channel at home why they watch at the club.  Now there is I e customer and as soon as he comes in around 11:30 each morning the Game Show channel better be in for him to watch Deal or No Deal at noon. No kidding here.  

I saw the funniest cartoon about Charles Dickens having writers block and how he breaks through.  He goes to a bar asks for a martini. The bartender say olive or twist. I thought would it work for me.  No it did not. Oh well. 

Yesterday the UK word was NAPPY.  Now to me a nappy is a cute way of saying nap or even napkin. Oh no! A nappy is a diaper.  I did two funny pieces on this word. I used a few other UK words I researched referring to babies. 

Well my mind did kick in as I began another episode part of FtS (Fairmount to Starkley).  It all popped into my head as I sat waiting for my meeting to begin. A big thanks to all the people I heard talking away about nothing. You also triggered a piece to write.  

Well it’s Tuesday or as of my one Facebook friend says “Monday’s Ugly Sister”.  

Until tomorrow....have a good day and as always Stay Safe.  

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                  CRAZY DAY

My day has been crazy 

 from the very start

Woke up feeling as if I did not sleep at all

Traffic....crowded places....traffic 

     everywhere I went

I thought the snowbirds migrated back 

  home

or maybe everyone happen to be out

  and about today

 

                 THE CARTOON 

 Saw a  cartoon about Charles Dickens

He had writers block

At a bar he orders a martini

Not sure up straight or on the rocks

All I know is that it was funny

What the bartender did ask him 

   gave Dickens idea for

  another story

Why can’t this happen to me?

All I was asked if I wanted a cup of ice

with my bottle of water 

Don’t see a story from that question 

Guess I’ll keep trying to find inspiration 

             BORING....I YAWN

Finding inspiration on what to write

Not easy when your mind whirls and 

       whirls

 Thoughts twist and turn in my brain 

Glancing around at people 

Listening to their conversation 

No one saying anything of importance

Gibberish....gobbledegook....

   codswallop 

Same old stories they tell but different audience

Yawn....yawn everyone is a bore today 

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               BABY’S STROLL 

Changing baby’s nappy 

  dressing the nipper in

a yellow baby grow suit 

Taking the little one out in the pram

  for a stroll in the fresh air 

A jumper and bonnet 

   are called for

  the weather a tad chilly today 

Can’t forget the dummy 

  

                BABYSITTING 

I need to do it snappy

to change the nipper’s nappy

That kid sure can go through 

 the diapers

Happens every time I babysit  

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     WACKY HOLIDAYS MAY 10th

(National Shrimp Day; National Golf  

   Day; National Hamster Day and Clean

   Your Room Day)

Sometimes I feel like a hamster on a wheel

 spinning no where 

It nice to see a few out playing golf today 

I’m stuck inside cleaning my room

and making shrimp scampi for dinner 

MARVELOUS MAY....Day 10

 

Short read today. 

Monday has reared its ugly head again. 

It was a very uneventful day yesterday. I did not leave the house. Just felt sorry for myself.  I’m in a state of depression at times due to my husband in rehab. I know I need not get depressed but I do. I had NO desire to watch TV, write or read.  But decided I needed to get on with things; ended up reading and listening to music.  Today is going to be busy, very busy. That means I can’t feel sorry for myself.  

It’s 4:30 and I need a few more hours sleep before a 10am appointment which will take me an hour to drive. 

The Daily Observation true indeed. I watched the gecko yesterday.  It is funny to watch vas they climb upon things outside.  One time I actually had one hanging for dear life on my windshield wiper.  I noticed it as I was driving down US 27.  We were on our way to the Amvets for a flag raising service that day. Ended up with the gecko all the way there.  It somehow got off the car after we parked.  It found a new home about five miles away from where it once lived. 

Yesterday the UK word was CRACKERS. Funny that it is not only savory or water biscuits in the UK but something used at Christmas; described like I stated.  It makes some type of popping noise when pulled apart. Strange I think. 

Until tomorrow....have a good day and Stay Safe. 

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                    NO MILK 

The rain hits gently on the roof

Outside puddles form on the street

I sit looking out into the world

Wondering why I did not go to

  the store earlier

Guess no milk for my cereal tomorrow 

   it’ll be dry Cheerios 

            DAILY OBSERVATION 

A gecko sits statuesque on the trash      

    bin lid 

Do I disturb it or wait to throw out

  my trash

Such a dilemma at eight in the morning

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                    CRACKERS 

Looking at my grocery list

I head to the shop 

Picking up a few tins of soup

Water biscuits for crumbling in the soup

I asked for crackers the last time

They gave me a cardboard tube wrapped in brightly colored paper

Found out it’s an item used during 

  Christmas 

Who knew? 

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       WACKY HOLIDAYS MAY 8th 

(Mother’s Day; National Butterscotch     

 Brownie Day; National Moscato Day

  and Lost Sock Memorial Day)

Looking for the lost sock futile

It’s Mother’s Day so I’ll try again       

     tomorrow 

Will have a butterscotch brownie 

  and glass of Moscato to celebrate the

   day 

  

MARVELOUS MAY....Day 9

 

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the mothers.  Hope you have a wonderful day. 

I decided to write two acrostics yesterday for the day.  The job of a mother is never done.  She is everything: a nurse, cook/chef, chauffeur, maid, laundress, tailor, bookkeeper and much more. If there are more than one child she is a referee also. I’ve always felt one day a year she should be treated like a Queen. Be waited on hand and foot by everyone. 

Yesterday the daily word was BISCUITS.  I’ve read quite a few books taken place in the United Kingdom and knew biscuits were cookies.  Of course I’m a bit uncertain if I’d like a digestive biscuit.  The wording reminds me of something to do with using anti acids. 

Visited yesterday with my husband. Nice visit as always. I get depressed when I leave. I actually sit in the car and cry. 

Until tomorrow....hope everyone has a great Sunday and as always Stay Safe. 

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                    MOTHER 

Many a hat does she wear for all the 

   jobs she performs

Only one day a year she is honored,

    and given the thanks she deserves

The woman who gave you life; who 

    cares twenty-four seven, 

         three sixty-five

However old you maybe, you will 

    always be that little girl or boy to her 

Everyone knows her love is      

     unconditional; never stops worrying 

         about you 

Remember today she is queen and a 

    tiara her only headpiece

           

                       MOM

Mothers have many jobs to perform

Often doing more than one at a time

Moms are indestructible or so we think

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                  STRESS RELIEF 

After a stressful afternoon

a cuppa tea sounds great

  with a few biscuits 

     shortbread or chocolate fingers

The type doesn’t matter 

Although if given my druthers

I’d take a tall glass of milk

 and a few chocolate chips to dunk

              OBSERVATION 

I’d never make it in the United Kingdom

Asking for biscuits and gravy 

I’d end up with thick meat sauce over 

  pink wafers or jammie dodgers 

Doesn’t sound tasty nor look appetizing 

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       WACKY HOLIDAYS MAY 8th

(VE DAY; NO SOCKS DAY; NATIONAL 

  TRAIN DAY and NATIONAL 

   MINIATURE GOLF DAY)

           DAILY REFLECTION 

Hurray for VE Day

  a big THANK YOU to our

World War II veterans for their service

in making VE Day possible

            NOT TODAY

No socks today 

  wearing flip flops

This would be a nice day to take the       

   AMTRACK to Miami

but too much to do

Can’t even think about a round of

     mini golf 

 Maybe next week I won’t be busy