I am happy it's Friday. It surely has been a busy week. The last group of kids is back from the beach. I am going to enjoy this evening on our boat, cook a good dinner, and sleep in tomorrow.
Next week is not as crazy busy as this one has been. So it looks like I will be out on our boat for the weekend and Monday too. The Civil War re-enactment will be going on this weekend on the island near where we anchor. It's a big event for the Sesquicentennial celebration. I think there is a big difference in commemorating such things and celebrating them. Wars aren't a cause for celebrating, rather trying to figure out how not to repeat tragedies.
We are so divided in this country at the moment that I wonder what the outcome will be. Shutting down all non-essential services in government seems drastic. What is preventing us from getting along and reaching middle ground? I don't understand how bickering over Planned Parenthood or green house gas emissions can bring us to a halt.
My goal Is to Live and Let Live. I do my best to not dictate to others what they need to do. Having an opinion on something is good but cramming it down everyone's throat is not. I hope that we can avert tragedy by softening our rhetoric and views. My edges that were sharp and cutting have been smoothed by recovery. I am grateful for that.
sleeping in is a good thing.I hope that you and C have a fantanstic weekend my freind.
ReplyDeleteMe edges have been smoothed by age. I am not proud of that but it is what it is.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Syd!
Happy weekend, Syd.
ReplyDeleteugh its been a day here...sunday is my only weekend so looking forward to that...i dont know what is going on in our country right now...the news just kills me to watch...
ReplyDeleteI think all gov officials and law enforcement officers, should be *required* to go to 12 step meetings for 6 months to learn the principles. And yes, I do understand that "requiring" them to attend is "a bit" of an oxymoron....but I am at a loss. All of these people who are supposedly the great minds of America and its all a big fumbling mess. They need to get a good multi-tasking housewife in there...she would shape things up within a week! ;o)
ReplyDeleteSyd, you deserve a rest and I hope you get it. I hope you enjoy your weekend and the event of the sesquicentennial celebration. A wonderful way to celebrate our country during these difficult times.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to stir the pot, but I know I can't spend money I don't have without consequences. Why does the government think it can spend money it doesn't have? PP is a social program that costs $$$. Maybe it costs $$$ for something the majority of the peeps in govt don't like. Just sayin. If my husband wants to spend $$$ on ice cream and me and my son are on a diet and don't want ice cream, maybe my husband shouldn't spend the $$$ we can't afford to spend. Sorry for the rant, but that's what I think.
had a rough go just now, i really handled it well though. i am really grateful for therapy today it helped me handle a situation wonderfully
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteLiving in recovery is smoothing the sharp edges of my psyche too Syd. I am also grateful.
ReplyDeleteI too, am grateful for having had my edges smoothed in Al-Anon. I'm willing to let everyone have their own opinion, without editorial comment from me.
ReplyDeleteAmen to cutting back on the rhetoric. I am forever grateful that we don't talk politics in the rooms of AA. I am in a very conservative, right-wing area and it drives me crazy ... so it's a great respite to spend an hour on nothing but recovery !!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Excellent experience shared! :) Thanks Syd! Hope the weekend has been awesome!
ReplyDeleteMy goal Is to Live and Let Live. I do my best to not dictate to others what they need to do. Having an opinion on something is good but cramming it down everyone's throat is not.
ReplyDeleteAmen, brother. Amen.
I hope so too! Hope you had a great weekend.
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