Mikiesboy

ewww ... kissed very few people before i met Michael but He has always looked after His teeth etc.

Right? My teeth are one of the banes of my existence. We are going to a new dentist now. First visit he looks in there.. you've got a lot of dental work done here. "Yes, I know" The one I've just had out was a root canal, then the crown had to be removed, then it was replaced by a resin tooth which was anchored and cemented to the next-door tooth. It was fine for a few years and then got infected, and this new guy said: It has to go. So now i still have a hole in my head.. if it wasn't right at the front, i wouldn't get it replaced. He took impressions the other day and said I'm a good candidate for the Maryland Bridge because, luckily, my bottom teeth won't bang into it. I'm sick of them all, frankly. I floss and brush them, now i use a water flosser along with the string, and when i went last for cleaning, she said, oh, add this Proxabrush .. seriously i need to go to bed 20 minutes earlier just to do all this crap. So, i don't blame you for asking for that. License to print money, sure we can fix that tooth at least 3 to 4 times! Think of the profits I'll make!

Work only for the most part. i have at least two stories that i am still trying to finish. One is at ch 22, with at least one more to go ...the other is a shorter one at about 6 chapters.. just need to finish it off. It might work for the leap of faith anthology.. see if i can get it finished and edited by then. No more dental appointments until sept 5th..so still have a hole in my head. August has a long weekend and a family reunion and then my last day will be Aug 31.

That's poetry right there, you need to feel it.

You're correct of course. Writing is the best way to improve. i think i'd better get started! i'd add reading to that as well. Read a lot. Thanks for another great article.

What a horror show to have to go through. As i read and you explained what you do with your LinkedIn profile, i asked myself the same... why didn't 'they' create their own? Maybe you're just a number of people this has been done to. Maybe 'they' are just sadistic. Sorry you had this happen.

Thank you, chris. It's sad honestly. i think if i was new and reading these i'm not so sure i'd want to post anything. Like we do this for free.. too often no one leaves a comment or even a like.. i sure dont have 87000 of them on Changes! LOL i appreciate readers like you ... i like writing and sharing.. a bit of feedback is nice .. we dont get book sales, and money to tell us how we did. all we have is you clicking like, commenting and or reviewing and readers get the benefit of our efforts and our teams' as well, sorry if that's too much to ask. Not you chris, gosh you get the prize for most faithful reader i think. There are better writers than me, i know that, it's cool. But i think i still manage to tell a good tale. That's how everyone should feel.. not be afraid to post their work.

Wow. That's incredible. i can relate re my job and entitled idiots. Sometimes the bank will pay for a debit on the cust account rather than return the item. The cust moans about the $5 handling fee. I explain it's $5 or $48 for returning. They still want the $5 back. If they ask more than once i tell them to go to the branch, where they'll get a slap in the hed and a boot out the door. Sick of these miserly, miserable people who think you owe them something. You're so right Kitt. i hope she loses your phone number and she looks at herself good and hard.. I know that's unlikely.

There were some great stories. Different levels of quality for sure. But this place isn't for professional authors. It's for everyone. i'm not directing this at you kbois, just saying generally. Some of the comments about the writer's immaturity and style etc., bothered me. If you want free online work, you can read, be quiet. If you want a professionally edited, polished publication, then put your money where your mouth is. Or maybe reach out with some generosity and offer decent, thoughtful feedback. Not sure how i feel about picking a 'winner'. i don't think that's necessary. i think it's just fun to try and figure out who wrote what, though i'm crap at it. LOL Maybe they thought they'd get more people to join in if there was a prize. But whatever, I'll be happy for whoever wins.

Hope you had a good day.. mine was yet another reminder why quitting my job cannot happen too soon.

LOL.. that's a good one, thanks for sharing!

i like blueberries, but you could use what you like.. strawberries, peaches ... whatever fruit you want, or no fruit. oh, the pastelitos (and sound) delish... i hope you find some, or make some. Frozen puff pastry is good and easy to use.

Use sasha's oat base for the lemon bars .. that would work, just bake it a bit more before adding the cheese filling.

i am gonna make us this ... Maybe for Michael's birthday in September.. it looks amazing and the crust sounds delicious.. https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-blueberry-jamboree/

He could be using turmeric for its health benefits. Lemon and turmeric are good for your liver. Some folks add a bit of turmeric to nearly everything they eat. But if you are on blood thinners or aspirin.. and you're thinking of doing that.. talk to your doc or pharmacist first cuz it can mess with some drugs. It's so humid i wish it would snow!! LOL I've just been frying a ton falafel.. i'm hot now.

Just checking the weather and noticed this:

i've tried writing my story and i can't, not in story form because it's not a story, it's my life. Was my life. i did write some of my experiences in short pieces. They are here on GA. i think i am still trying to write it because that guy appears in some shape or form in everything i write. Another interesting article. Thank you.

That's a challenge, rick. i'm sorry. you hang in there. i know you can do this. And don't be afraid to come here and rant or yell or just say how you're feeling. You can do that if it helps, we all hope you know that. xoxox

Thanks, chris. My last day will be August 31, only work doesn't know it yet! Wow that is insanely long in order to see a doctor. It's very easy to see dentists here, no waiting really maybe a few days. The government doesn't cover dentists at all, except (and i'm not positive) if you end up in hospital and need to see one on an emergency basis. It can be very expensive if you don't have private health insurance or insurance at work. i am looking forward to not doing my job anymore. Though it's weird because i'm so used to doing it. i think the first month, I'll just do nothing really. Maybe think about what i will do with my time going forward. i have a feeling the house is gonna be pretty clean! lol Anyhow, thanks Chris. You and your guy look after yourselves.

Doctors... Michael called to make an appointment cuz he needs his meds. He called, the recording said, please leave a message and we'll try to get back to you in the next 48 hours. GP's as are as scarce as hen's teeth around here. i can usually get in to see my HIV guy without much problem but forget the GP. i hope you can find a ride.

well happy friday.. nothing like a good dental cleaning to get the day started! Then we went to the grocery store and came home $180 poorer. omg.. groceries are an insane price. We didn't buy anything much.. and no processed stuff, only baked stuff was bread, no sweets or pop. We just drink tea, iced tea (unsweetened) and water/soda water and the occasional decaf coffee. Tomorrow i am making spinach pie, hummus, and falafel (with homegrown parsley), we'll have that with sweet peppers and tomatos and pita. Should be good. I made a dentist appointment for a Tuesday in October .. my first 'i'm retired and can go when i want' appointment. LOL

We came in a little while ago, didn't see anything. Usually you have to be more north than we are. But those folks who are are lucky!