Blogger Recognition Award

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Thank you to https://ortensia72.com for nominating me for this award! Please be sure to check out her blog!

Rules:

If you want to share this award please follow the rules below.

Thank the nominator, and publish a post on your blog about receiving the Blogger Recognition Award.  Make sure to provide a link to the nominator’s blog in your post.

• Give a brief story of how your blog started.

• Give two pieces of advice to new bloggers.

• Nominate 10-15 other bloggers for this award, and inform them of their nomination.

 

My blog started in 2008 when I had become a grandmother for the first time! I wanted an outlet, for therapeutic purposes more than anything else. A lot happened in that first several years that I needed to get off my chest. I didn’t share my blog with anyone, I just wrote. A few years ago, I started to share and to interact with other bloggers, and I gained a few followers. I’ve made some great friends here!

My advice to new bloggers would be 1) Write what you know and 2) Don’t forget to interact with other bloggers!

My Nominations:

https://clevergirlwrites.com/

https://buginyourear.blog/

https://lauraspoonie.blog/

https://thehuntress915.wordpress.com/

https://mainepaperpusher.wordpress.com/

https://kelleysdiy.com/

https://haphazardhomemaker.com

https://racquelwrites.com

https://waywardsparkles.com

https://janicejohnson.wordpress.com

Sunshine Blogger Award Nomination

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I’ve been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by my fellow blogger and friend The Huntress 915! Thank you, friend! Please check out her blog here.

Rules:

Thank the Blogger that nominated you.

List 5 random facts about yourself.

Nominate new blogs to receive the award and ask them to list some random facts about themselves.

List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award in your post/or blog.

Notify the nominees about it by commenting on their blog post.

 

I’ve been asked to tell 5 random facts about myself. So, here we go!

  1. I have a terrible fear of deep water. If I can’t see the bottom or if my feet don’t touch the bottom, forget about it!
  2. I have a thing for Scottish men. It’s that accent, dang it!
  3. I despise Romantic Comedies, Super Hero, and Horror movies.
  4. I punched a girl in the face once when I was in high school for talking smack. After that, she and her stupid friends stayed away from me, which was the desired result.
  5. I love Scandinavian films. Among my favorites is The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy.

 

Below are 5 blogs I nominate for this award. Please be sure to check them out!

https://racquelwrites.com

https://haphazardhomemaker.com

https://kelleysdiy.com/

https://ortensia72.com/

https://mainepaperpusher.wordpress.com/

 

ViewPoint Intro

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I spent most of my childhood (and into my teens) being stifled by my mother. She always made me feel that I had no voice. I was told that since I was a child, I was to be seen and not heard. I was taught from a very young age that my opinions didn’t matter. Even when I was a teenager, I was chastised for having even an informed opinion. I was told that I didn’t know what I was talking about because I had no life experience. Ok, perhaps in some cases a young person (me included) wouldn’t know certain things for that reason, but does that mean a person can’t have or shouldn’t have an opinion? Apparently, that’s what my mother thought.

As an adult, my ex did the same thing to me but he did it in a sly manipulative way, being the narcissist he was. I felt like no matter what I said he’d have to correct me or question me in order to make me look like the dumb one. I had no voice of my own.

The internet has caused some major problems in that area as well. Every single time I share my opinion about something, someone always feels the need to inform me or use name calling while they tell me how wrong I am. I tend to get defensive! Can you blame me? Why can’t I just state my opinion and let it go at that? I have been told in the past that I’m “one of those people who need to be hanged” by someone who didn’t even know me. Even worse things have been said to me all because I had a different opinion!

The reason I’m writing this today is because I’m sure there are others who have felt the same or maybe feel this way right now. I have an idea that I’m working on that will allow people to state their opinion on certain subjects with the understanding that everyone will be respectful.

This blog series will be called “ViewPoint.” I’m still working out the details but once a week I’ll post a question regarding current events and I’ll share my opinion. Everyone will have the opportunity to share their opinion as well. There will be rules. The posts will be moderated, for obvious reasons. I want to create a safe place for people to use their voice!!! There will be no arguing, no name calling, no disrespect.

I’d like to know what you think, provided you’re respectful about it. So please be sure to comment below your thoughts! You can also use the Contact page to send me a private message. I look forward to your input!

Thought For The Week

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Maturity is realizing how many things don’t require your opinion.

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In my experience, nothing is gained from giving people your opinion, unless of course, they ask for that opinion directly.

People form their own opinions based on their experiences, their own perception, and the information they have acquired. They will not change their opinions based on the opinions of others, especially when they didn’t ask for it.

It is not necessary to give your opinion just because you have one or because you think yours is right. Opinions aren’t right or wrong.

Sunday Night Musings

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It’s been a very wet and rainy day today…and noisy. Thunder had the cats under the bed all day. At dinner time things had settled down a bit so they’re a little happier but it’s still wet outside and Jack keeps whining at me like it’s my fault.

Sammy hasn’t been around in over a week. Last weekend I bought him a (15-25 lb) doghouse so that he has a shelter when it rains. He doesn’t even know he has a place to sleep! I paid $60 for it so he’d better get his butt “home.” I just can’t imagine him getting better food somewhere else, even if he has a home. I feed him well. I’ve put Frontline on him because he was covered with ticks and that stuff is expensive! Now the doghouse. I do hope nothing has happened to him.

The past few nights we’ve had some visitors. One night Jack came running in the cat door as if something was after him. His tail was all puffed up and he hid between Dad’s chair and the end table. He looked scared to death. I knew something was up so I went to investigate. There were 2 beautiful red foxes just outside the catio. Of course, I didn’t bring my phone out with me so I didn’t get a close-up photo. I did eventually get some video and a few photos but I hope to do better soon. Here’s the video; I hope it works. I’ve made my Facebook post public so you could all see it if you’d like.

 

In case you can’t make out the convo, the poor little guy is favoring his upper right leg or paw. I just love the wildlife here. In fact, I love animals more than I like most people, but that’s a post for another day.

Have a great week, peeps!

Aunt Debbie