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It's Thursday. Life is crazy and uncertain. But what is certain is that you are unique, and wonderfully made. Go light your world. It matters, and you matter. πŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ©Άβ€οΈπŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ©·πŸ–€πŸ€πŸ€ŽπŸ©΅

It's kinda getting lonely everywhere. What was I thinking?

Good morning, friends. So much we cannot control in the world, and it can overwhelm us. The person next to you: to them you can be kind. That will still change the world. It matters. You matter. πŸ–€β€οΈπŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ©΅πŸ©ΆπŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ©·πŸ€πŸ€Ž

Happy Tuesday far and wide. Today is a date that is a command: March 4th! Whatever you do, I hope you move forward with purpose, encouragement, hope, and love. Stay safe, and never forget you matter! πŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ©ΆπŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ©·β€οΈπŸ€πŸ€ŽπŸ–€πŸ’šπŸ’œ

So at 2:45 AM my 6 year old crawls into bed with me and lays real close because she's afraid of the thunderstorm. My 6 year old mini Australian shepherd.

Before you fall in love with me, you should know that .... No, we can talk about that later. Maybe. That's the adventure of falling in love, right?

To be sought for good....

Happy Monday, and you know what that means! Actually, it means different things to each of us. But I hope it means smiles, encouragement, and love. Accept those and share those. They matter, and you matter. πŸ€ŽπŸ–€πŸ©·πŸ’šπŸ’œπŸ’™β€οΈπŸ©΅πŸ€πŸ©ΆπŸ’›πŸ§‘

Happy twoth of March! My wish/prayer for you is to find peace and rest and smiles and love today. Give those to others. Accept it from others. It matters. They matter. You matter. πŸ§‘πŸ€ŽπŸ–€πŸ©΅πŸ©·πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’œβ€οΈπŸ€πŸ©ΆπŸ’›

For a globe with 8.2 billion people living on it, sometimes this is a very lonely place.

Happy Saturday. Happy March. May you enjoy the week's end and the month's beginning, making the most of the time and connections. May peace and love be yours today. Remember you matter. πŸ€ŽπŸ©΅πŸ©·πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’œπŸ€πŸ©ΆπŸ’›β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ–€

Someone's post, not directed at me, reminded me that I'm old. So there's that.

I was bad at work today. A customer called, and while I gave her the correct answer, it was not the answer she wanted, and she was mad. When she called back, I asked another staff member to take the call. πŸ₯Ί

How many Pop-Tarts until you start feeling better? Hint: it's not four. Am I going to have go to something stronger, like Hostess fruit pies? Cinnabon?!

How many Pop-Tarts until you start feeling better? Hint: it's not four. Am I going to have go to something stronger, like Hostess fruit pies? Cinnabon?!

Today is my work anniversary in an industry I have no passion for and a job with no future - a sad reminder of my failed pursuit of a dream. I shouldn't complain. Most in the world work only for food on the table and roofs overhead, never the luxury of chasing a dream. Yet....

This may be my new moniker.

I am feeling down today (too long a story to explain) so I am trying to cheer myself by joking with my customers on the phone. Most of my jokes have been falling flat. Can I go home now?

May you have a peaceful Friday, and may you know and believe you matter. πŸ€ŽπŸ©·πŸ’šπŸ’œπŸ€πŸ§‘πŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ©Άβ€οΈπŸ’›πŸ–€

It's 45Β° outside, but it's too clear at night not to be out. So for the first time this year I am sitting in my rocking outdoor chair and looking at the stars.

#Writers and other humans, what, if anything, do you know about #fakelore, the idea that an historical "used to be" is concocted as real for the sake of repeating or building on it?

Working on improving my health. I drink WAY TOO MUCH pop/soda/cold carbonated caffeine. You don't want to know! So I've broken out my 100 oz thermal tumbler and I'm filling it only with ice and water. This is what's keeping me company at work. Day three....

Simple style, with footnotes #turquoise #necktie #books #socksoftheday #ootd

Good morning and good Thursday to you. Plans? Your presence is needed wherever you find yourself, your smile, your thoughts, your help, your hugs, your love. That's what changes the world, slowly but deeply. It matters. They matter. You matter! β€οΈπŸ©ΆπŸ–€πŸ€ŽπŸ€πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ©΅πŸ’™

People can, will, and do argue about absolutely anything and everything! It's a good thing I love people, but you guys (us guys, 'cause I'm a people too) are all messed up!

I'm in a mood where every sound, thought, and experience elicits both a sense of pleasure and sorrow. As is my unfortunate disposition and flaw, it is the sorrow which arrives second, but lingers longest.

Wednesday has faithfully followed Tuesday. That's really a good thing, isn't it, to have key things stable in our crazy lives? Here's another constant: YOU always have value, YOU are unique, YOU are wonderful, and YOU matter. ALWAYS! πŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ©΅β€οΈπŸ©ΆπŸ–€πŸ€ŽπŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ€

Midday wardrobe update #lighthouses #necktie #socksoftheday

It's Tuesday! Not sure it qualifies yet for an "!" as it is just starting for me, but I will cheer it on just as I like to cheer you on. You deserve an "!" - for all you do, and just for who you are. It matters! And you matter! β€οΈπŸ–€πŸ©ΆπŸ€ŽπŸ©·πŸ©΅πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ’š

I don't belong here. I wish I did, but I don't.

I'm seriously considering french toast for lunch. I'm an adult. Only my dogs will judge me, but I can bribe them by sharing....

The 3 PM groggies have decided to show up at 10 AM. In force!

Today I feel like I'm in high school coming up on the group of cool kids whose laughs and chatter grow quieter as approach, and I'm reminded when I comment that someone else already said that. And the awkward lull let's me know....

Good Monday to you. Mine didn't start out the way I'd hoped, but real life doesn't give us mulligans, does it? So whatever your day is, I hope you look for and accept kind words and deeds. Most of us want most of us to succeed in real life. You matter! πŸ€πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ–€πŸ©Άβ€οΈπŸ€ŽπŸ©·πŸ©΅πŸ’œ

Sometimes I think of pouring my heart into writing my books. And then I think of readers considering them mediocre at best, not worth it at worst. And within five years or less they are out of print, and my efforts are no more remembered than dust.

To be more than needed or wanted as just part of the fiber and landscape of the routine....

Enjoy your Saturday good friends of social media land. Make sure to find smiles for yourself and share them with others, hugs too, maybe even snacks ... and genuine love. Remember you matter. So very much! πŸ©·πŸ’œβ€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ–€πŸ©ΆπŸ€ŽπŸ©΅

Lost and disconnected. Oh well....