This is one of my favorite backgrounds. Looking at your HA makes me feel cooler. You can't change it. LOL

Abigail is doing well, mine brother is on vacation zo they're getting some time before its back to the grind.

Mine may try to post an updated shot, show how she's come.

Mine may need to look into what other courses can add to mine credentials. Mine have been studyimg for an Associate in Automotive Technology.

That's nice. :D

2 brand new grandbabies, one more overdue.... GULP I need ONE last item for the shark achievement but I have never won from fishing and doubt I will now...

(Yay that you won the potion lottery. I need a lottery win here, the upcoming wedding is very very ummm "share"). I hear ya about worrying about people. I listen to Bette Midler's song "from a Distance" and cry and cry.

I hope your studies will be enjoyable.

Wish subeta were a physical place and we could come here and have a meet up.

Ummm, no, pearl_is_me won.

❤ HUGS

HOLY HECK, those fish got expensive!!

Mine will, the extra final exam is something mine have done before, a diagram of a car's engine control management. Mine can get a head start with the material from a previous class, an maybe do the extra credit assignment for fun.

The nest week will be laden with updates on mine current outlook, this goin be fun!

On a lighter note, mine would want to wash up before sitting at that inviting place, auto shop be a dirty business.

What a week! This last week of "vacation" (from work at school, but not at the group home) my dog Hunny died 😭, same day as was my oldest sister's birthday (who is no longer with us), my nail lady said I need to let my nails alone as they are looking bad from gel (and I so wanted some cheer after Hunny....) BUT same day before midnight my daughter called to tell me she had a baby boy (I thought it was going to be a girl) in the ambulance! Trying so HARD for that attitude of gratitude.....

So sorry about Hunny, but congratulations on that new grandson! I hope everything is ok with them (mom and baby).

Mine have to make great efforts to remember the "little things" that can be eclipsed by the big blows in Life.

Our efforts value more than the result, so mine is taught.

Well, , are you resting or getting even more ahead in your studies this Labor Day?

Yes, mine spent the afternoon with JAG installing a new radiator to his Dodge minivan. This after taking a share of cactus fruit to a cousin, and buying some tools at Harbor Freight.

Tomorrow mine heading out to resolve the schedule conflict for this semester.

Mine almost missed today altogether doing both...

thank you both for your attention I am hurting and going back to work full time is so not where I want to be right now. ugh

aww no. Your deep loss I hope will not be tootoo long the first months of the hardest bits. talked me through my loss of Biscuit n talked me into getting another pup..Benny.looks just like biscuit.i would have never wanted another furbaby so that I would never feel that loss again. My Lil yorkiepoo is a ball of love. I wish you well my friend and congrats on your new grand!!!

Thank you dear

The Power of the Dog

A poem by Rudyard Kipling

The Power of the Dog

There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie – Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumor, or fits, And the vet’s unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find – it’s your own affair – But … you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!); When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone – wherever it goes – for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give you heart to a dog to tear.

Hello all.

, you're welcome here.

Shame on mine if overlooked again! Mine Purple Shoyru Plushie, Ahmos Makita Tangent, turns 21 today!

Mine can have a drink mit the closest mine can have to a son irl...he's older than mine oldest niece! Only the original quartet from Neo is older still, by one year.

Mine suppose this is what parenting can feel like, a certain pride in those you care for. How mine miss a certain character, mine wish she could still be here, in mine little world.

I was very touched by your poem. Thank you.

working is okay. Coming home is hard. Sleeping through the night is hard, I wake up 2-3. Times listening for her nails clicking on the floor… I just got back from 2.5 days at work. Sad she is not here.

RIP, James Earl Jones. 😢

helloooo. That name is familiar..what was he in?