Monday Musings: July 25, 2011

Lately, I've been dreaming of elderly woman in need of some help or assistance. Last night I was carrying a particular lady, suffering from dementia, in order to keep her safe in the mechanics shop. Whenever I set her down, the ink would flow, staining the linoleum.

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Dear Bonus Room,

Thank you for complying to my wishes. I am pleased with my private space and hope to finally get serious about my writing and my art.

A grateful 5th

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Dear Heat and Humidity,

I have training to do if I'm ever going to be ready for the Primal Challenge in September. You are hindering my efforts and I'm politely asking you to leave now. So long. Bye bye. Adios.

A wilted 5th

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I have discovered that the key to unlocking the door to serenity is acceptance. I can accept people and situations for what they are. I have no control over them. What I do have control over is the way in which I respond. Those doormat days are over. And I am stronger because of that.

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I have also discovered that, in a pinch, I can cut hair to buy some time until I can get Munchie Boy to the barber. Poor shaggy boy...he couldn't see because his hair was blocking his vision. He couldn't hear because his hair covered his ears.

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Dear Harry, Hermione, Ron, et all,

Thank you for the hours of entertainment you brought to my family. The books and the movies were an absolute delight. The classic tale of Good vs. Evil with good triumphing is a welcome escape from the reality of the ugliness, wickedness, corruption, and perversity that can be found in many corners of today's world.

Your muggle friend,

A non-magical 5th

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Dear Daisy,

Come on. The morning walk wasn't THAT bad. Okay...so I pushed your limits. You'll thank me for that later.

Your mama 5th

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Oh dear, look at the time. I'm getting off to a very late start today. Gotta go as it is a typical Monday filled with appointments and many chores. Have a terrific week one and all!

Tuesday's Tidbits: July 12, 2011

I'm not sure if there is any worse place to be than stuck behind a manure truck, in a traffic jam, on the hottest day of the year. 

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Let's see...Code Orange with a heat index of 110. What was I thinking when I volunteered to help load a truck at high noon? 

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It's so steamy and oppressive out that I can hardly breathe. I cannot imagine being asthmatic or suffering from a chronic lung condition in this weather.

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Bethany, I'm sorry about guilting you into a morning run with me...your subsequent asthma attack scared even me! I don't think I've ever ran so fast (at an end of a run) to bring the car (and inhaler) to you! I'm grateful you are feeling better.

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Wishing there was a pool in the backyard for some respite...think I'll go nap instead.

Monday Musings: July 26, 2010

Unfortunately I do not have the time to muse about much today. My work schedule is a bit different this week as today is actually my Sunday and yesterday was my next Saturday. You see, I am taking next weekend off to go do some fun stuff. More on that in a future post.

However, if I were to muse, I would be complaining about this vicious heat wave (where it is just too dangerous to be outdoors in the middle of the day). Or maybe about this massive cleaning binge I've been on. Possibly I'd write about Munchie Boy's entrepreneurial spirit where he made a whopping $13 on his iced tea stand this past weekend. I could, and probably would, tell you how I am really looking forward to meeting my pals Joann and Joanna after work for dinner. I might even have shared a strange dream or two. But alas, there is no time to do so as I must be getting ready for work.

Have a terrific Monday and stay safe in this heat!

Monday Musings: June 14, 2010

Dear Weekend,

Could you have been any more hectic?

Still recovering,
A frazzled 5th

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Dear Swim Meet Host Facility,

As always, you picked the hottest weekend of the year to host this annual outdoor meet. I am surprised we didn't melt away into unrecognizable puddles!  Oh and thanks for allowing us to set up our tent! Don't know what we would have done if we didn't have shade!

A sweaty and dehydrated 5th

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Dear Coaches and Officials,

Please watch more closely the swimmers at the start of the individual heats...especially for swimmers who are out of place and take over heats/lanes that don't belong to them. Unfortunately, because this happened my Munch, who was ready to swim his heat, had to swim in a later heat with swimmers who were more experienced and quite a bit faster than him all because a misinformed swimmer insisted it was his event. Kind of discouraging to a kid, even though he improved his time, to finish in the back of the pack.

Keeping a close watch,
A concerned 5th

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Dear Munchie Boy,

We are very proud of your results at this 2 day meet. Despite one disqualified heat (his goggles fell off causing an illegal stroke as he tried to adjust them) you were able to improve your time in every single event! I am most proud of the 20 seconds you shaved off of your 100 meter backstroke. Way to go!

Sleep in this morning...you deserve it!

With love,
Mama 5th

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Dear Bethany,

You may drive this week. I am tired of  being on the road over 6 hours to and from the Hickory swim meet. Yeah, I thought you'd appreciate this!

What am I thinking?
A travel weary 5th

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Dear Cast and Crew of Wicked,

Bravo! It was a wonderful performance! We all enjoyed ourselves immensely. Standing O!

In defiance of gravity,
A captivated 5th

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Dear Mother Nature,

You can stop with the hot and steamy any time now. Seriously. Don't you think a nice little cool front is called for? Please? Well, at least think about it.

With the utmost respect,
An overheated 5th

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I am off to slay the laundry beast...have a wonderful Monday my friends!