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If I remember correctly he said it was porcelain. It's starts out as a cube and material is taken away.
Hola ..
From the "Curmudgeon File" ..
Is it just me or has the Fine Art of Parking taken a nosedive like many other things in Society .. ?? .. People park crooked, take up more than one space, park right on the line, park next to you so their vehicle is so close you can't get in your drivers side door, park in the middle of the parking lot with a giant travel trailer, park with the hood area way to protruding into the drive zone, park in the "Fire Lane" and go shop and more ..
Is it so difficult to try and actually semi-center your vehicle within the parking space .. ??
And what about what seems to be the ever shrinking size of parking spaces .. ?? Not all of us drive a Prius ..
And don't even get me started on those that dump a loaded diaper or other detritus as they pull out .. when in most cases, there is a trashcan somewhere nearby .... oh no, we can't take a minute and actually go to the trashcan .. not while we're checking our Facebook likes on that stupid cat video we posted 30 seconds ago or responding to a "Whatcha Doin' ..?" text ..
Amen to that! One thing though about the crooked parking though. I've had to squeeze into a parking spot due to faulty parking of people on either side of me. It resulted in me having to park crooked and I always wonder if people coming in later will think the parking was my fault! Also, parking lots can be so annoying! So many of them are laid out in very inefficient, stupid ways!
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I somehow don't visualize Willie as a "monk"...
So true, so true! But, I believe he does have some monk qualities!!!
Hola ..
My oh, my, crackin' the Thread open this AM to get caught up since Saturday (some of you may remember I go as much off the "grid" as possible on Sundays) ..
Monk .. ?? Did somebody say Monk .. ?? I had a close friend, he passed a few years back, who's favorite saying was "When I leave this World, all I want to own is a prayer mat and a noodle bowl .." .. as far as me, myself and I, you'd think I had taken a vow of chastity and may as well be a Monk based on the lack of action I get .. ..
Dear @ShowMeTwice
We all very much appreciate you taking the time and effort to "write from the Heart .." .. Allowing us a glimpse into your personal philosophy, History and personality is quite special and you did a wonderful job with it .. It's difficult for me to find the right words to express my personal gratitude for you having Opened Up as much as you did .. this, I think, is a Hallmark of many if not all here that populate our small niche of the Cyberverse .. I personally think some of that comes from the idea that we here reside in a "Safe Place" where there is no Judgement, all of us are, in fact, created equal, and we try to not foist any "Agenda" (although I'll admit I drift that way sometimes) ..
So, let me offer up what I consider to be the "Official Welcome Song" .. I don't always remember to do that when someone joins us, since, you know, the Brain is the second thing to go ..
On a side note, we're getting some snow ::
Snow falling in St. Louis metro
I'm still heading out to Jefferson Barracks to do my annual visit the Vets thing soon .. the roadways should be OK since it was in the 60's yesterday .. later, I'm hitting either Applebee's or Chili's with another couple Vets, if they make it, for the annual Free Meal .. where we'll swap the same stories and laugh at the same anecdotes that we always do .. I'll be having the 3 Cheese Chicken Penne, which I always have along with a shot or 3 of my old friend Jack Daniels .. which will also be raised in a Salute for those no longer with us ..
My oh, my, crackin' the Thread open this AM to get caught up since Saturday (some of you may remember I go as much off the "grid" as possible on Sundays) ..
Monk .. ?? Did somebody say Monk .. ?? I had a close friend, he passed a few years back, who's favorite saying was "When I leave this World, all I want to own is a prayer mat and a noodle bowl .." .. as far as me, myself and I, you'd think I had taken a vow of chastity and may as well be a Monk based on the lack of action I get ..
..Dear @ShowMeTwice
We all very much appreciate you taking the time and effort to "write from the Heart .." .. Allowing us a glimpse into your personal philosophy, History and personality is quite special and you did a wonderful job with it .. It's difficult for me to find the right words to express my personal gratitude for you having Opened Up as much as you did .. this, I think, is a Hallmark of many if not all here that populate our small niche of the Cyberverse .. I personally think some of that comes from the idea that we here reside in a "Safe Place" where there is no Judgement, all of us are, in fact, created equal, and we try to not foist any "Agenda" (although I'll admit I drift that way sometimes) ..
So, let me offer up what I consider to be the "Official Welcome Song" .. I don't always remember to do that when someone joins us, since, you know, the Brain is the second thing to go ..
On a side note, we're getting some snow ::
Snow falling in St. Louis metro
I'm still heading out to Jefferson Barracks to do my annual visit the Vets thing soon .. the roadways should be OK since it was in the 60's yesterday .. later, I'm hitting either Applebee's or Chili's with another couple Vets, if they make it, for the annual Free Meal .. where we'll swap the same stories and laugh at the same anecdotes that we always do .. I'll be having the 3 Cheese Chicken Penne, which I always have along with a shot or 3 of my old friend Jack Daniels .. which will also be raised in a Salute for those no longer with us ..
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I don't think anyone got that impression, Anise. We've all seen people do that, & it is frustrating. I've even been berated for parking in H/C spots after I drop my Mom off at the door of a store. She is disabled, but walks better than I do & with a walker. She wants to walk it, & needs to do it, & is independent enough to want to go alone. I drop her off & park in HC to wait for her so if she needs me she can call me & I can go in & help her. If able, she walks all the way to the car or I pull around & pick her up. She puts her walker in the car by herself, for which I've also been fussed at. It's all physical therapy for her since she's had a stroke, & does very little at home. She is able to do these things &, better yet, wants to do them. Anything to get her moving around is good for her so every little bit helps her.
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Inspired by most who are here and especially @DavidOck, @Flowersoul, @yiddleboge6, & of course @oldbroad . . .
SO True - So True . . .
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SO True - So True . . .
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@ShowMeTwice . . .
Talk about an "Inspriation" - If Ya' only were a little crazier . . .
However - IMHO - Ya' should fit right in anyway . . . Just Sayin' . . .
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Talk about an "Inspriation" - If Ya' only were a little crazier . . .
However - IMHO - Ya' should fit right in anyway . . . Just Sayin' . . .
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.. as far as me, myself and I, you'd think I had taken a vow of chastity and may as well be a Monk based on the lack of action I get ..
REALLY ? ? ? No I wouldn't . . . AND - as far as "Me" "Myself" & "I" - I'll actually believe that - just like I am and always have been a Very Straight Heterosexual Man then . . .
Just Sayin' . . .
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Welcome! You have indeed found a new family. Thank you for sharing your story with us!Thank you!!!
I read @Uncle Willie 's awesome first post a long time ago. I still remember my first thought after reading it "this guy is a wise Buddhist monk". Funny but true. I have felt like the thread title my whole life and in the best-est way. I wear it with honor. Willie's post is one of the most honest and sincere I've ever read anywhere. I thought here is a man who has opened his heart and mind to all. Thank you Willie!!! I also thought, Wow, what if all people were like That? Hmmm.
So like Uncle Willie did with his first post I will give this an honest shot in the Spirit of your first post.
Damn the torpedoes and let the cards fall as they may!
I'm jumping ... and this will be very improvisational as I had nothing prepared. However I was a musician so improv is a world I find great comfort in. So I might be "all over". I'm 59, born in 1960. Fast Forward. I spent most of my working life in field service repairing large scale computers and networks. Lot's of travel and I am thankful that I was able to see so much on the company dime. It's always best when it's not your cash. Enough of that, let's get to the meat of me and how I roll in life. That's where my truths are found.
I'm doing like many others ... living life the best I know how, always trying to learn more and working to grow each and every day. I like to say I'm always making the better me. I enjoy finding balance, a yin/yang, in all I do. Or walking the red road. I believe life has what I like to call a "flow and balance" to it. For me finding and maintaining that flow is a great journey in and of itself and requires a great deal of self work on my part. I don't fear that kind of work. I embrace it, full bore. It's hard work. I have the utmost respect for those who do the work to find their own true flow and balance in life.
Some may find this ... ummm strange but I believe our thoughts create our reality. I also believe learning to think properly is a key to a successful life. Knowing ones self is very important to me. Those were some of the things a very wise woman taught me decades ago and they resonated and stuck with me. At the time I didn't really understand "all that" for I was too young, a pup. And it wouldn't be until 2018 that "all that" came flooding back. I took a leap. Last year prompted a very deep dive within and ever since it has been magically unfolding in many wonderful ways. At first it was very difficult for me but over time it's become a place of balance/peace for me. More on that later. Left turn, I'm also a big dreamer with the hugest imagination that runs non-stop.
I feel all should be respected and treated with love and kindness. Respect, love and kindness. We all know there is much division, hatred and intolerance in our world. Yet I do believe, and feel strongly in my heart, that we are all more alike, and connected, than not. I do believe that deep within all desire, and want, the same key ingredient in life. Love. Acceptance of all is a biggie with me. I love knowing others and love learning about people and what they dig. It's a blast. I love helping people and giving of my self in a loving and sincere manner.
I don't roll with any political party, D, R or I. I'm free, but do participate. I don't roll with any specific religion though I've studied many. I'm also free there. I am a very spiritual person with deep core beliefs. Those are like a rock and that rock cannot be split or chipped. It's all mine baby. U-turn, I don't like labels or categories. They sow the seeds of division IMHO. I believe we've forgotten how to treat each other with courtesy and respect despite differences. IMO it's our differences that makes each of us special and unique. I think that is a good thing. Last thing I want to see is another me!
I love to be goofy, and to bring the fun and never lost my inner child (and never will). Some of my ECF posts may have rubbed some the wrong way. I never try to do that on purpose, or to irritate or offend. That would be a true waste of my energy. I don't like to waste energy. I've made a zillion flubs in my life, and I will flub-up much more. But so what. That's life. It's ok.
Living in the "moment" or being in the moment, or the Now, is how I like to roll. The past is gone and the future doesn't exist. Not the same as planning for the future, which I do lol. I only have now so I like to live to the fullest, now. And who knows, any moment may be my last and I can't stand the thought that it wasn't lived fully. I love to learn and learn and learn some more. Serious right turn, I don't do social media. Just not my thing. ECF is, I guess, what I would call my social media. I've made many fantastic friends, and friendships, here. I've been on many other non-vaping forums and you just don't see what we have here. There IS something special here on ECF. The people.
I still find great wonder in life, in our world and universe, and wonder in people, and see things that amaze me each day. I can sit and stare at clouds, or watch birds and critters, or just Be within nature for hours on end and be perfectly calm and at total peace. I enjoy the stillness within my daily hour of meditation. That place is very very special for me. I find the little things in life are some of the most meaningful and precious. Maybe the most. I am thankful for this life of mine, appreciative and grateful too and I wouldn't change a thing (even if I could). My truth.
I never fear putting myself, and how I feel, out there. I feel let the chips fall as they may. I'm an open book and never fearful of those pages being seen by any. I share me. I am who I am.
We're all on this awesome journey of life together so why not make it the best we can ... together. Crap, my wild 21 year old self would not know, or recognize, my current self. That amuses me to no end. I try my best to take life with a grain of sand. Now honestly it doesn't always work that way for me but I consciously work on that. Daily. Life has served some very serious curveballs my way and I do my best to deal with those the best I can in a very healthy and honest way. I think that's much like most.
Since my wife passed away last year I've made it my life mission to honestly know myself and to be the best me. That may sound simplistic. And it's not that I wasn't a good me before. That change just changed me in ways I'm still discovering and likely will continue to until my time comes. Her passing rocked my world to the max. We knew each other since we were young. I am ok with her passing as I know within that her suffering has ended and she is in a better place. And ever since then I've done a lot of deep dive within type of work. At times that is not easy work as it requires me to be downright and brutally honest with myself. I question everything until I am satisfied and then I question some more. For me that is an ongoing and lifelong journey and one I am super happy to be on.
So that's me in a nutshell. I am hopeful I kept the Spirit of your initial post alive Uncle Willie.
Cue Wild Horses...
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Hola ..
My oh, my, crackin' the Thread open this AM to get caught up since Saturday (some of you may remember I go as much off the "grid" as possible on Sundays) ..
Monk .. ?? Did somebody say Monk .. ?? I had a close friend, he passed a few years back, who's favorite saying was "When I leave this World, all I want to own is a prayer mat and a noodle bowl .." .. as far as me, myself and I, you'd think I had taken a vow of chastity and may as well be a Monk based on the lack of action I get ..
Dear @ShowMeTwice
We all very much appreciate you taking the time and effort to "write from the Heart .." .. Allowing us a glimpse into your personal philosophy, History and personality is quite special and you did a wonderful job with it .. It's difficult for me to find the right words to express my personal gratitude for you having Opened Up as much as you did .. this, I think, is a Hallmark of many if not all here that populate our small niche of the Cyberverse .. I personally think some of that comes from the idea that we here reside in a "Safe Place" where there is no Judgement, all of us are, in fact, created equal, and we try to not foist any "Agenda" (although I'll admit I drift that way sometimes) ..
So, let me offer up what I consider to be the "Official Welcome Song" .. I don't always remember to do that when someone joins us, since, you know, the Brain is the second thing to go ..
On a side note, we're getting some snow ::
Snow falling in St. Louis metro
I'm still heading out to Jefferson Barracks to do my annual visit the Vets thing soon .. the roadways should be OK since it was in the 60's yesterday .. later, I'm hitting either Applebee's or Chili's with another couple Vets, if they make it, for the annual Free Meal .. where we'll swap the same stories and laugh at the same anecdotes that we always do .. I'll be having the 3 Cheese Chicken Penne, which I always have along with a shot or 3 of my old friend Jack Daniels .. which will also be raised in a Salute for those no longer with us ..
Thank you for your very kind words and warm welcome Willie! You rock.
The munchkins!!! Awesome.
60's??? I would take that weather in a heartbeat. In Milwaukee we have single digit wind chills and got ~3 inches of the white fluffy stuff. Brrrrr .... but it was fun shoveling and throwing snowballs at my dog. She loves trying to catch them.
Thank you Veteran's !!!
I was in the USN for approximately 1 month in 1977. Down in basic, Orlando, they found my right eye didn't meet their minimum requirements. For some mysterious reason they didn't catch that locally. That doesn't qualify me as a fully fledged vet but I did get a 4f honorable discharge.
The eye dr. in basic, who was a captain, told me I wouldn't be able to see a bullet coming at me.
I am not kidding. Could anyone? I asked him if he could see a bullet fired at him. And how many bullets get fired at you on a ship out in the middle of an ocean. He got real p*ssed at my questions. That ticked me off, my Dad was in the USN during WWII, as was my Grandpa in WWI, and I wanted to serve dang it. You know, tradition. Oh well, their loss I figured. It was just dumb! Similar threads
