tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post3478301296845997156..comments2024-03-29T01:02:52.493-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Thursday's HappeningsBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-78470272667848460492017-02-18T05:26:15.126-08:002017-02-18T05:26:15.126-08:00Interesting - I have never heard of ants using the...Interesting - I have never heard of ants using the clothes line as a highway! I wouldn't like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-73441901947757467892017-02-18T00:15:02.222-08:002017-02-18T00:15:02.222-08:00I am glad you have found a place that pleases you,...I am glad you have found a place that pleases you, Marylynn. It's important to be happy where one lives among like-minded people.<br /><br />I believe the whole purpose of the Day without Immigrants was to raise awareness of the role immigrants have played and continue to play in the everyday life in this country, from the original Pilgrims on the Mayflower, to the current First Lady, to people such as myself, to maybe the staff at the businesses that closed for the day in your area, at a time when a lot of immigrants are feeling unwelcome. <br /><br />I am not afraid to discuss my beliefs and world view, but, at the same time, I don't feel the need to announce them to all and sundry, either.<br /><br />This blog is my way of sharing some of my daily experiences but not all of them. I am someone who prefers to focus on the positive things in my life, not the negatives. So, I write that I am grateful I've had a safe commute. I don't write about the time I was pulled over by law enforcement and asked if I owned the car I was driving. I don't know why I had been pulled over; I hadn't violated any road rules and yes, I owned the vehicle I was driving, but I was also driving in a city where I didn't look like 99.9% of the population. I will leave you to draw your own conclusion.<br /><br />And I write that I went shopping and found bargains at the grocery store; I don't write about the times I get asked if I am of a certain religion when I am out and about shopping, and this was before I wore a scarf to cover my bald head after my hair fell out due to chemo.<br /> <br />And I write that I bought a new car, but I don't write about how I was required to provide my credit scores, even though I was paying cash for the car (or maybe it was because I was paying cash?) I don't know; I asked them why they needed my credit scores if I wasn't taking out a loan, but they mumbled something about it being a security requirement. Indeed. But I did find it rather amusing to see the man's jaw drop when he did see my credit score. :D<br /><br />I don't think it is a matter of being politically correct; I think it is simply common courtesy. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-53764013228476967092017-02-17T18:48:11.552-08:002017-02-17T18:48:11.552-08:00Even though I am a native Californian and almost a...Even though I am a native Californian and almost all of my family is still there I am glad to live here in Idaho where we have the freedom to openly speak of our political beliefs. Our political beliefs really are nothing more than our world view and it's hard to get into in depth, meaningful conversations without bringing our worldview into it. It doesn't mean we condemn others, it just means we don't have to be afraid. Idaho is a breath of fresh air. I don't get the Day without immigrants thing at all. Here in Idaho, there were businesses that closed without even telling their customers who may have driven quite a while to get there only to find a sign on the door. Most people wouldn't ever go back. What good did that do? I've never been very politically correct. 🙄Marylynn Caldwellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-85579443923697003732017-02-17T18:19:24.829-08:002017-02-17T18:19:24.829-08:00You are welcome and thank you! We are definitely ...You are welcome and thank you! We are definitely not used to all this rain, especially after the last several years of drought!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-23214612953866388632017-02-17T17:57:28.253-08:002017-02-17T17:57:28.253-08:00Hello! Thanks for stopping by my blog so that I c...Hello! Thanks for stopping by my blog so that I could find yours. It's very interesting. Stay dry!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-6085003831386958902017-02-17T15:01:41.271-08:002017-02-17T15:01:41.271-08:00Thank you, Live and Learn. It was a slow rain in ...Thank you, Live and Learn. It was a slow rain in the morning, but it's been coming down in buckets since about noon. A regular rain storm! I've been going to the window to look out anxiously at the eucalyptus tree in my front yard, because the winds are gusting and the tree hasn't been trimmed in a while, but, so far, it seems to be OK. <br /><br />Yes, I am glad I didn't have to go to the office, today. Our freeways become a mess and several intersections in my neighborhood tend to get flooded!<br /><br />Hope your Friday is going well.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-32538240455708068262017-02-17T14:54:32.305-08:002017-02-17T14:54:32.305-08:00Thank you, Sandy.
Most of the clinics and doctors...Thank you, Sandy.<br /><br />Most of the clinics and doctors' offices I go to these days charge for parking. A couple of places do partially validate, but you still have to pay the difference. Most places charge you based on time; generally it is $1 for every 15 or 20 minutes for the 1st hour or two, and anything over that is a flat rate. <br /><br />Glad you are having nice weather and could dry your towels and bath mat outside. Line dried laundry is the best, I think. Unless one has allergies or a bird decides to make a deposit! Or what I used to find when I had a clothes line - the ants use the clothes line to travel without getting their feet burned on the hot soil and I end up with ants on my dried laundry! These days, I air dry everything inside the house. <br /><br />As for here, it's raining! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-2171829577623418782017-02-17T14:38:56.247-08:002017-02-17T14:38:56.247-08:00Suzanne, it was a day of protest over the plans to...Suzanne, it was a day of protest over the plans to deport those who are here without legal authorization to be here and a show of support for all immigrants in general; organizers spread the news over social media.<br /><br />I tend to be rather private about my political opinions and keep it low key, for the most part. I don't normally join protest rallies, for example, but I do vote and I will not shop at certain places. Not that I am a big spender, but even if it is two cents, it's "my two cents", as my blog says. ;)<br /><br />Oh, you'd feel right at home here, today, Suzanne, with all the rain we are getting! I am ready for tea and crumpets, except I don't have any crumpets and haven't made any! I'll have to settle for buttered toast, I guess. :D<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful weekend and that all is well with you and the family. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-16475276105064851242017-02-17T14:25:07.759-08:002017-02-17T14:25:07.759-08:00I hope the rain today doesn't cause you too ma...I hope the rain today doesn't cause you too many problems. I glad you get to work from home.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-66359978231196740632017-02-17T13:19:02.203-08:002017-02-17T13:19:02.203-08:00Thank you, Sharon. Yes, I know from reading your ...Thank you, Sharon. Yes, I know from reading your blog that you are an immigrant, too. I think you'd feel right at home, here, in So. Cal. today, with all the rain we are having! ;)<br /><br />Hope you, too, have a lovely weekend.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-27434993613486257052017-02-17T11:40:05.555-08:002017-02-17T11:40:05.555-08:00Pleased to hear that your Thursday went well and y...Pleased to hear that your Thursday went well and you are working safely from home today.<br /><br />Do you always have to pay for parking when you visit the doctor? It is uncommon here. When my husband needed tests at one of the large hospitals in St. Louis we had to pay for parking but at a reduced rate as the receptionist provided us with a token to reduce the rate which was based on time.<br /><br />Our weather is all over the place. We started the day on the chilly side but currently 70F sunny and blue sky. I put my bath mat and towels outside to dry. First time this year. It makes me happy. Nothing like a fresh air smell. My friend Nancy says "provided by God for free"<br /><br />SandyExpatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-19427686371434753132017-02-17T10:28:51.264-08:002017-02-17T10:28:51.264-08:00We hear a lot about President Trump and the USA ov...We hear a lot about President Trump and the USA over here lately but I haven't heard anything about immigrants staying away from work, unless I missed it. Had to smile that you have participated by coincidence. <br /><br />I'm also a good listener and have the sort of face where people tend to tell me things. I consider it a blessing. If people feel better for talking about things and need an ear then I'm happy to sit and listen.<br /><br />Glad you didn't have to travel in the storm and I hope the weather hasn't been too bad where you are. <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend. xxEveryday life at Number 38https://www.blogger.com/profile/12945846951398052455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-75426765420639150622017-02-17T10:03:00.629-08:002017-02-17T10:03:00.629-08:00Glad your appointment went well! I'm an immigr...Glad your appointment went well! I'm an immigrant too. Hope you have a good weekend. Take care!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-14800619099771118342017-02-17T10:00:01.268-08:002017-02-17T10:00:01.268-08:00Thank you, Judy. Yes, I am grateful everything we...Thank you, Judy. Yes, I am grateful everything went well, yesterday.<br /><br />I am sorry to hear about the death of a member in your church family, but I'm sure his loved ones will appreciate you being there for them. On Saturday, I'll be attending my friend's memorial service and dinner, afterwards. <br /><br />Yes, I am planning to get some cleaning done, today, myself. My dust bunnies are morphing into jackalopes! :D Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-52510553016576802652017-02-17T09:48:58.851-08:002017-02-17T09:48:58.851-08:00Anne, I can't keep up! I read that today (Fri...Anne, I can't keep up! I read that today (Friday) is supposed to be a general strike day! Well, I am working from home, so I guess I won't be participating in today's events. I am grateful to have my job. It has been a good job and I enjoy doing what I do. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-90169057472123826932017-02-17T09:39:01.127-08:002017-02-17T09:39:01.127-08:00Hi Nathalie, yes, I was thinking I will plant the ...Hi Nathalie, yes, I was thinking I will plant the sweet potato and see what happens! But I'll wait until the rain ceases, otherwise the poor potato might drown! Hope you are having a lovely day, today.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-84002929123185178272017-02-17T09:36:17.329-08:002017-02-17T09:36:17.329-08:00Sue, lovely to hear from you! I've been a lon...Sue, lovely to hear from you! I've been a long-time reader and occasional commenter on your blog! Yes, it's wonderful to be able to pick oranges and lemons from my garden. Hope you and your husband have a good weekend, too (and all is going well with his health). Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-43563092267160485032017-02-17T09:31:00.661-08:002017-02-17T09:31:00.661-08:00Hello, Siobhan! Lovely of you to stop by and say ...Hello, Siobhan! Lovely of you to stop by and say hello. It has been raining since early this morning, but so far not too heavily. I am in Southern California and we have had a more than 4 year drought; but this year, we've had more rain since December than we normally get in a year! So, everyone is talking about the weather (a welcome change from one of the other topics you mentioned, in my opinion!) By the way, there's actually something called Calexit that's being floated around in these parts, these days!<br /><br />Thank you for reading my blog and look forward to hearing from you, again.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-28202736560462382162017-02-17T07:09:39.986-08:002017-02-17T07:09:39.986-08:00SO proud your doctor's appointment went well.....SO proud your doctor's appointment went well.. And you also , missed the heavy traffic .. Such blessings.<br />The food you made sounded really good.<br />We have a funeral to attend on Saturday [so not a very good weekend planned]. One of the men in our church died. No other plans made.. Today, I hope to mop and clean the living room.. Need to dust too.<br />Hope you have a nice weekend.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-78439177002609330172017-02-17T06:42:16.764-08:002017-02-17T06:42:16.764-08:00Have a great day participating (even accidentally)...Have a great day participating (even accidentally) in the No Immigrants day! Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-3624770583111219522017-02-17T04:18:57.224-08:002017-02-17T04:18:57.224-08:00Yikes, stay safely at home today! Maybe you shoul...Yikes, stay safely at home today! Maybe you should plant that sweet potato, with all the rain you're getting, it's bound to sprout a vine or two :) Take care, Bless.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654610295436446555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-86832540026816289102017-02-17T02:54:33.865-08:002017-02-17T02:54:33.865-08:00How wonderful to be able to say - I picked an oran...How wonderful to be able to say - I picked an orange from my tree!<br />Have a good weekendSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-11268942864126485052017-02-17T02:20:18.979-08:002017-02-17T02:20:18.979-08:00Hello
I have just found your blog and am really en...Hello<br />I have just found your blog and am really enjoying reading it. I hope you manage to stay dry....the poor weather in the USA has been featured in the weather reports last night and again this morning in the UK......made a bit of a change from hearing about your President and Brexit!<br />Hope you stay dry😊<br />SiobhanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com