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turtlerescue1

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14. There's not much I haven't laughed at.
Sun Aug 12, 2012, 11:40 PM
Aug 2012

Its a long long list over 62 years. The "title" didn't say it was easy. A friend called it"resiliency" I call it "No choice". Had so much of Murphy's Law, wrote wanted to change my last name to Murphy, next letter came addressed to "..... Murphy-...."
Know about the next shoe dropping, after my mate died for two years it felt like being locked in Imelda Marcos' closet with her 600 pairs of shoes, dropping one at a time.
One Christmas had to tell everyone I care about "Unless you believe in Santa Claus, don't plan on a gift from me this year."
Yesterday was at a "free" canoe race with a concert after, being a volunteer got in free. I smoke, but have this thing about not tossing butts on the ground. If I don't find a used pop can, the butts show up in the washer. So was bent over looking in a trash can last night for a butt can, crowd of outtatowners around. The friends I was with said "OH you don't have to dig in the trash can to get something to eat..." I replied "Yes I do, am on Social Security now." Later another friend said " You should have played it, someone would've pulled out a quarter or a dollar."
When my mate died, the day of his service family had come out of State, and on the way to the basement(you know we Lutherans always have to have a meal), nephew gets a phone call "the first pup" was born. Yep, I never needed, wanted or dreamed of having a Pitt/Boxer/English Bulldog mix..but -so named him after my mate. When my mate died he wanted to be cremated, so got the little silver hearshaped necklace with a dab of him. About three months later had to go see my favorite neurologist, he was on staff in the same ward as my mate. He asked what was new, so I told him about the new puppy and the necklace. He replied "Well I can't see that much has changed, he's still on a leash and around you neck as well."
When gas went so high, I was doing a 40 mile a day commute, no place left to cut. The ladies at the lunchroom told me they make their own laundry soap. For less than $10 here I get 10 gallons, non allergenic, decent smell and decent clean. Been doing it for just about 18 months, costs is $2 a month. AND folks around me who are finding out about the bottom of the barrel are also doing this.
Do you have a friend who can cut your hair?
A friend and I don't get together much, but when we do we always come prepared with our bitch/whine lists. We went to lunch one day, and after we sat down, she said "Did you bring your bitch list?" Well yeah, at which time she took out a roll of adding machine tape and tossed it across the floor. Yep, she had her's.

No, this isn't finding you a job, but hopefully it makes you smile. And that is all you can do until this ends.

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I'll bet you don't look like shit, and I think things will get better. NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #1
You have great kids. rug Aug 2012 #2
Sending good thoughts.. Best thing to do is not lose hope or confidence. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #3
I have a lot of experience and skills Robyn66 Aug 2012 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Aug 2012 #4
I have Robyn66 Aug 2012 #8
Sending positive vibes your way susanr516 Aug 2012 #5
He IS entitled to partial SS at 61. turtlerescue1 Aug 2012 #11
Thanks! susanr516 Aug 2012 #15
Stay strong. grantcart Aug 2012 #6
Thank you :) Robyn66 Aug 2012 #9
My heart goes out to you. RebelOne Aug 2012 #10
do you need to have both cars registered at htis time? Kali Aug 2012 #13
I'm wishing for you. sendero Aug 2012 #7
Look through the telephone book and get the phone numbers of places where you want to work. applegrove Aug 2012 #12
There's not much I haven't laughed at. turtlerescue1 Aug 2012 #14
You did make me smile Robyn66 Aug 2012 #17
sending some good vibes. Joe Shlabotnik Aug 2012 #16
I Can Help with Website Misskittycat Aug 2012 #18
thank you soooo much!!! Robyn66 Aug 2012 #32
Oh Robyn, I'm sorry... Aristus Aug 2012 #19
I have heard of this Robyn66 Aug 2012 #30
How what works? Aristus Aug 2012 #35
I have a friend who makes extra cash by selling jewelry online at etsy.com Tunkamerica Aug 2012 #20
Robyn, I am so sorry! I can tell you that thrift shops and GoodWill stores are our saving grace when GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #21
I just cut my own hait the other day :) Robyn66 Aug 2012 #29
Way to go on the hair! I used to be able to do my bangs, but I don't dare try the back. LOL Yes, the GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #34
The reference to Brigham and Women's tells me you're in Mass. KamaAina Aug 2012 #22
My brother lives in Mass Robyn66 Aug 2012 #26
I'm not familiar with how thisngs work in Massachusetts, hedgehog Aug 2012 #23
(((hug))) WilliamPitt Aug 2012 #24
Thanks Will Robyn66 Aug 2012 #27
Lounge vibes,Robyn. Swede Aug 2012 #25
Thank you! Robyn66 Aug 2012 #28
Robyn I'm sending Strong Woman vibes. You'll get through this. nolabear Aug 2012 #33
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