The Drop in Centre

[Mikiesboy]

2 minutes ago, kbois said:

I absolutely agree. There is no such thing as social distancing in any type of close contact sport. Many (but not all) of the college conferences have canceled their fall season, hoping that it might resume in the spring. Most others have reduced their schedules. Regardless of precautions, school age kids, especially high school and college are not mentally or emotionally mature enough to adhere to the protocols in place to try to keep them safe. I see it in my own kid and damn the consequences to me for being a nagging bitch of a mom,  I ride his ass to wear a mask when he goes out. 

The Univ of N. Carolina has already shuttered the dorms and transitioned to online classes after -surprise!- several cluster outbreaks in dorms. This was after a mere two weeks. 

I am really grateful that this is the year that I finally don't  have a child in the school system.  My oldest has one semester left, two courses, both of which are being held online. As much as I will miss the atmosphere and excitement of seeing a game and listening to him and the band get the crowd going, I'm happy he decided not to participate this year. 

Article in the paper today about a healthy normal 19 year old who caught covid and was dead in a week. No underlying issues or anything.  So, the thinking kids don't die from it isn't the case. Do you want your kid to be that rare one that does? I do not understand people who refuse to wear masks or think contact sports for their kids is a good idea.

[Fae Briona]

Brother called.  We have a meeting at 1pm tomorrow w. the neurologist. Things do not look good. Summary report he game my brother is that mom had a "cardiac episode" and that lead to a stroke, resulting in "severe damage to multiple areas" of her brain.

[Mikiesboy]

24 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

Brother called.  We have a meeting at 1pm tomorrow w. the neurologist. Things do not look good. Summary report he game my brother is that mom had a "cardiac episode" and that lead to a stroke, resulting in "severe damage to multiple areas" of her brain.

i'm so sorry to hear that, Fae. 

My grandmother went through a similar thing ... you'll know more tomorrow.  xo

[MichaelS36]

28 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

Brother called.  We have a meeting at 1pm tomorrow w. the neurologist. Things do not look good. Summary report he game my brother is that mom had a "cardiac episode" and that lead to a stroke, resulting in "severe damage to multiple areas" of her brain.

I'm sorry you have to go through this, my friend.  Lean on each other. 

[Reader1810]

2 hours ago, MichaelS36 said:

THIS... is profound... 

 

Sometimes meanings are clear, sometimes they are not. People who want to write what they think  a poem means,  can, but i've written what i feel or see. Because it is mine to do that with.  Once it's posted and you read it ... it is yours. That you see or feel differently to me, or other readers doesn't make my work less.. in fact it is more and that is the beauty of art.

- tim landon 

I found that reasoning to be liberating.   Poetry ceased being a chore to read, because it didn’t matter that I didn’t get it “right” because I thought one thing while the poet - according to some scholar - thought something else entirely. 

And, this is how it should be. I’d even go as far as saying with surety more people would like poetry if this were so. 

[Reader1810]

41 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

Brother called.  We have a meeting at 1pm tomorrow w. the neurologist. Things do not look good. Summary report he game my brother is that mom had a "cardiac episode" and that lead to a stroke, resulting in "severe damage to multiple areas" of her brain.

 So sorry, Fae. I know this wasn’t the news you were hoping for. 

[kbois]

48 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

Brother called.  We have a meeting at 1pm tomorrow w. the neurologist. Things do not look good. Summary report he game my brother is that mom had a "cardiac episode" and that lead to a stroke, resulting in "severe damage to multiple areas" of her brain.

Seeing someone you love slip away is one of the hardest things to go through. It doesn't matter if it's physical, mental or emotional, it still hurts. I'm sorry you have to go through this Fae. 

[mollyhousemouse]

10 hours ago, rickproehl said:

DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and say Good Morning.

So how is your day? 

it's been OK so far
work was busy, but good
my "To Do" list won't have any overdue items on it come Monday
 

[kbois]

14 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

 

And, this is how it should be. I’d even go as far as saying with surety more people would like poetry if this were so. 

Entirely true in my case. I tend to be quite literal sometimes in interpreting what I read. Probably why I always had difficulty with poetry. That and the fact that I also don't like to be told what to read. Being forced to read and interpret poetry in school turned me off. 

Having the choice and the curiosity (plus the 'wisdom' of age) to explore tim's writings allowed me to actually 'get' something from it and that made all the difference. 

Apparently you can teach an old dog a new trick.

[mollyhousemouse]

1 hour ago, Fae Briona said:

Brother called.  We have a meeting at 1pm tomorrow w. the neurologist. Things do not look good. Summary report he game my brother is that mom had a "cardiac episode" and that lead to a stroke, resulting in "severe damage to multiple areas" of her brain.

sending good thoughts your way Fae

been on your side of these conversations too many times this year

Edited August 22, 2020 by mollyhousemouse

[mollyhousemouse]

3 hours ago, MichaelS36 said:

THIS... is profound... 

 

Sometimes meanings are clear, sometimes they are not. People who want to write what they think  a poem means,  can, but i've written what i feel or see. Because it is mine to do that with.  Once it's posted and you read it ... it is yours. That you see or feel differently to me, or other readers doesn't make my work less.. in fact it is more and that is the beauty of art.

- tim landon 

tim's work is often profound, quite regularly it leaves me speechless so this bit of wisdom doesn't surprise me at all
thanks for sharing it with a wider audience Sir

[Reader1810]

23 minutes ago, kbois said:

Entirely true in my case. I tend to be quite literal sometimes in interpreting what I read. Probably why I always had difficulty with poetry. That and the fact that I also don't like to be told what to read. Being forced to read and interpret poetry in school turned me off. 

Having the choice and the curiosity (plus the 'wisdom' of age) to explore tim's writings allowed me to actually 'get' something from it and that made all the difference. 

Apparently you can teach an old dog a new trick.

I didn’t like having to find the meaning of something, and stressing would I get it right or would I get it wrong. Frankly, it was pure drudgery in those days. 

It’s much nicer to read it now. Even if a meaning alludes me, I can still find satisfaction in appreciating the skill of the poet. 

[Renee Stevens]

1 hour ago, Fae Briona said:

Brother called.  We have a meeting at 1pm tomorrow w. the neurologist. Things do not look good. Summary report he game my brother is that mom had a "cardiac episode" and that lead to a stroke, resulting in "severe damage to multiple areas" of her brain.

i'm sorry you have to go through this, Fae. 

2 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Wow ... i cannot believe the difference. Most parents here want more info before letting their kids back. Many wont send them and they have the option to not do so. There will be online learning. 

Get your flu shot as soon as you can.  Michael and i will be getting them asap.

They have the option here too. In-school, online learning, or homeschooling. This entire mess is part of why i'm so glad baby J has another year before preschool starts.

[MichaelS36]

1 hour ago, Renee Stevens said:

i'm sorry you have to go through this, Fae. 

They have the option here too. In-school, online learning, or homeschooling. This entire mess is part of why i'm so glad baby J has another year before preschool starts.

I'm sure you are not this way, but many parents see to think all 'teaching' should be done by the school. While parents have huge opportunities to teach at least the basics ... colours, counting, alphabet and reading. 

[Mikiesboy]

Good night, friends xo

[mollyhousemouse]

3 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Good night, friends xo

good night sweetie
love and hugs
xoxo

[Renee Stevens]

4 minutes ago, MichaelS36 said:

I'm sure you are not this way, but many parents see to think all 'teaching' should be done by the school. While parents have huge opportunities to teach at least the basics ... colours, counting, alphabet and reading. 

i agree, Sir. So many missed opportunities if one only counts on the school system. Main reason he will go next year is the social aspect as he's mainly with me or his Daddy. While he doesn't say the color or shape yet, he can match colors and shapes and also knows all the body parts that are a part of the heads, shoulder, knees and toes song. We're just starting on the alphabet, numbers, and more animals. He's smart and i'd be failing him if i didn't work to expand what he knows.

[mollyhousemouse]

7 minutes ago, MichaelS36 said:

I'm sure you are not this way, but many parents see to think all 'teaching' should be done by the school. While parents have huge opportunities to teach at least the basics ... colours, counting, alphabet and reading. 

my friend has withdrawn her daughter from school, period. she's purchased a nice home school curriculum for her daughter. they asked me to be the language arts tutor
my sister is in her 28th (?) year as a second grade teacher, she's not sure how this is all going to work, but she knows it's going to be better than having all those kids with runny noses, etc. all jammed in to one room

[Renee Stevens]

9 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Good night, friends xo

Good night, tim.  Sweet dreams!

[Reader1810]

10 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Good night, friends xo

Good night tim...sweet dreamz tonight and always xoxo 

[mollyhousemouse]

good night Sirs
good night friends

[mollyhousemouse]

🌩🌨🌧there's been thunderstorms seemingly parked right over the house for about the last hour & a half... had to let one of the dogs into the room... but it's my watering day so i won't have to water the lawn this morning 🤪

 

[kbois]

3 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said:

🌩🌨🌧there's been thunderstorms seemingly parked right over the house for about the last hour & a half... had to let one of the dogs into the room... but it's my watering day so i won't have to water the lawn this morning 🤪

 

That was us last night. Big dog finally emerged from the closet about 5 minutes ago but is still afraid to go out. Had to push him out the door. He's such a wimp!

More storms forecast for the next several days. Rainy season...ugh. 

I'm hoping that Laura stays off the coast far enough, otherwise we're gonna get soaked. 

Have a good day!

[rickproehl]

13 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said:

🌩🌨🌧there's been thunderstorms seemingly parked right over the house for about the last hour & a half... had to let one of the dogs into the room... but it's my watering day so i won't have to water the lawn this morning 🤪

 

molly so will either of those hurricanes hit your area this week? was looking at the weather reports and the southern US will get a double hit. so take care

[mollyhousemouse]

16 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

molly so will either of those hurricanes hit your area this week? was looking at the weather reports and the southern US will get a double hit. so take care

yesterday they were saying we could see something by Wednesday, but i haven't checked the weather yet today, i was enjoying the dark & quiet in the house listening to the storm with my coffee