Just thinking
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During the final days at the House, Kadie (or is it Katie?) pulled me in for an exit interview. She wanted to know how I felt the programming, staff, and activities where helpful – what I thought was so ‘great’ about the House. Really, it was just a self-serving BS interview. One of those “tell me what Read more
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Phone conversations are not my favorite. Texting, writing, e-mails – sure. I can write thoughts and feelings down, edit for clarity, and feel completely embarrassed that there are words I still cannot spell – but Spell Check can. Speaking is an uncouth cousin by comparison. Once a word is said, it’s cannot be undone. It Read more
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Yesterday, which was some 2.5 hours ago, was really kind of difficult… but it started surprising well. I had three (yes three) doctor appointments. I did it this way intentionally – best to knock how several in a single day then spread it out over a week. I simply detest having one — appointment per Read more
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Some fruit of my not-so-polite college inquiries has yielded fruit. I will be an online .. still adunct of course… of a Comp II course. Positives: – Money – Something to do – Keeps the resume free of half a year work absences – I don’t have to drive in the snow, since it’s an online Read more
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What I think most people don’t realize is “Cinderella” is not the name of the character. Snow White – is – a name. It’s based upon circumstances of the weather rather than have any historical or societal reason. Regardless, it is a name. Sleeping Beauty’s name is Aurora. Like Snow White, Aurora’s name is based upon her Read more
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I would have never picked “Here comes the sun” from the 1969 Beatles album – which is what played during my roughly three week old House commencement. Trina, my illness absent primary therapist, chose it for me. Kadie had to guide the ceremony – but there really wasn’t any need to – the elder clients were well-skilled Read more
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While perusing my G+ page, I came across the above – and it seemed to hit home with the three ring circus – known fondly as the Road to the White House. Just to get this out – I think Hilary is going to win. No, I don’t support her. I don’t like her. Yes, Read more
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1984 is a wonderful novel penned by Orwell somewhere in the late 1940s. (1949, I think.) If you’re unfamiliar, the novel, set roughly 30 years before the date it was supposed to happen, is the birth of the Thought Police, Big Brother, and thoughtcrime, and other words that have (oddly and easily) become part of Read more
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For some reason, the tale of Snow White has always held a special fascination for me. Sure, there’s a lot of psychological thought in the tale – so much that Freud would be proud. Beyond that, however, the character seems to be a bit one-sided, but maybe with the potential for growth. It’s the potential Read more
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Yesterday, Indiana started early voting for the quickly approaching November elections. This is a blessing – and a curse. Blessing – voters, such as those with busy schedules, physical concerns, or who are elderly, can conveniently chose s time, location, and will, hopefully avoid standing in long lines. Early voting encourages participation. Curse – the Read more
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