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Love and Light from HEALING Creek
Wednesday May 7, 2008
1.
(So that explains it!)
2. Thank goodness there's a name for this disorder!
(This is an accurate description of my typical day!!!)
Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder
This is how it manifests:
I decide to water my garden.
As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mail box earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.
So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my check book off the table, and see that there is only one check left.
My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke I'd been drinking.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over.
The Coke is getting warm, and I decide to put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need water.
I put the Coke on the counter and discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.
I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote.
Someone left it on the kitchen table.
I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I'll be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.
So, I set the remote back on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.
Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.
At the end of the day:
the car isn't washed
the bills aren't paid
there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter
the flowers don't have enough water,
there is still only 1 check in my check book,
I can't find the remote,
I can't find my glasses,
and I don't remember what I did with the car keys.
Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today,
I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all the day long, and I'm really tired.
I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail ...
Do me a favor.
Forward this message to everyone you know, because I don't remember who in the world I've sent it to.
Don't laugh -- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming!
3.
(Another email even had an illustration!)
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Saturday May 3, 2008
OVERHEARD
and SEEN
~ May Flowers Edition ~
ChickenLittles by LilLadyReg
FRONT PAGE
Saturday Night Blog Crawl
starts at
Bella's Gotta Brand New Blog-2 by Bella Lights compliments of Cracker's Place by CrackerWANNA DO THE CRAWL
BUT
DON'T KNOW HOW TO ADD MUSIC TO YOUR BLOG?
Try some of these sites ...
My Tunes Live,
Pure Volume,
Reverbnation,
Music code,
I Sound
(for new and upcoming artists which I've checked out and is embeddable),
Blog Musik (embeddable too),
Odeo,
Project Opus,
Sonific,
Sym Music,
My Flash Fetish,
Noolmusic.com,
Radio blog club,
Batanga, and of course the MTV site for videos!
Life's Lessons Endings & Beginnings by Mouse
THE BLOGGER
INQUIRER
"For Blogging Minds Who Need To Know" ...
Founder: Lucy
Editor: Bookworm
 Interviews 
What about our ordinary people out there making a difference?
You know them, and I know them.
Now they are news-worthy.
They are the heroes of the land!
Against A Crooked Sky by summerrayne
Central Washington University softball team
stunned spectators by carrying Tucholsky around the bases
Saturday so the three-run homer would count -
an act that contributed to their own elimination from the playoffs.
Get the rest of the story at ...
TallPockets For Prez '08 by TallPockets For Prez 2008
POLITICS
Raindrops Make Things Beautiful by Sherry'sCherries
Why is it that I keep rolling off these pearls of wisdom
and the news anchors and politicians do not listen to me?
Well, at least one of the talking heads did.
There was a quote on the Sunday morning show
"Rev. Wright is for Rev. Wright." ...
He is an actor, for God's sake!
Well, not for God's sake, for his own sake.
He gives a self serving sermon and gets applause and money.
We have met the enemy and he is us by sinann
pardon me if I'm wrong...
but didn't that type of thinking get us into all this messin the first place?
As eloquent and entertaining as he is,
Jeremiah Wright still, STILL...
feeds some antiquated craw to point out and revel in
differences in human beings...
instead of
celebrating unity.
The Dog House by Biggie T
Raindrops Make Things Beautiful by Sherry'sCherries
Hillary: "I cannot tell a lie"
Obama: "I don't like that darn preacher anymore"
Wright: "I'll fix that little politician"
McCain: "Vote for me, hey ya'll, Vote for Me"
Hillary: "I'll support McCain if that Obama wins"
Obama: "I don't like that darn Hillary"
Wright: "I know, I'll write a book"
McCain: "Why do I feel like a POW again"
Hillary: "I swear they were sniping me"
Obama: "That darn book is gonna hurt me come November"
Wright: "That book is gonna get him back for quitting my church"
McCain: "Vote for me, hey ya'll Vote for Me"
The end
And The Show Must Go On.......... by Oscar
PEACE
Freedom and democracy are not served by killing and torture.
We need to step away from our violent ways
and
embrace compassion and compromise.
Leave It To Peever by The Peever
Raindrops Make Things Beautiful by Sherry'sCherries
IN THE LIFE
Junebug's Living Large by Junebug
Love is like an ocean
Maps, sextant and compass
Driven by a strong sense of detail
Hopes and dreams on a magical scale.
Living and Dying in 5/4 Time by Captain Morgan
My Soap Opera Life by Secret
When we don't see the larger plan,
no matter how insane the plan,
behavior by those around us loses context.
Without context,
actions and speech becomes nonsense.
aircooled underground by capananda
People are gonna do what people are gonna do.
The White Lodge by John, the Squabbler
Another road winds its way up the hill into mystery.
The White Lodge by John, the Squabbler
I played CSI the next half hour taping the instructions back together.
Whispered Promises by Whispered Promise
MacKenzie's Inner Fire by Mackenzie90
I really haven't changed all that much...
I still want to write
(just not about rocks!)
I still dream of hearing my voice on the radio.
Pretty Rubble: One Woman's Story by Rubble
Exhaling by SammyJo
The baby is asking for chocolate,
and it is too adorable the way he says it.
Sounds like kawklit.
From a Mom's perspective by Palikari
Lou's World by Miss Lou
Check out my new blog with my novel-in-progress!
Collision Course by debbie
Every week I'll be posting another chapter
(as long as there's interest).
Tell me what you think ...
Deb's Diddies... A Wandering Mind by deeej
Haunted Ships and More at ...
Fairweather Lewis by Fairweather Lewis
What I’d rather do, however, is hand you a guitar
and a tall glass of iced tea
as we sit down on the front porch together
and go over some of these old Blues recordings I found
Stream of Consciousness by wayfarer
The Inner Sanctum... by PolarB
Brad and I visited my in-laws in San Diego.
It was a short visit because they complain about us interfering
with their routine;
yet when I told them the dates we'd be staying,
they complained because we were staying such a short time.
I think you call that a no win situation.
My Whackadoodle Life by Robin
Life's Lessons Endings & Beginnings by Mouse
Screw 2008 – give me 68 or 69 or 70 or ...
Ice on the Windshield by -ice-
TENDING OUR GARDENS
Same time next year by Madie
The teenage granddaughter comes downstairs for her date
with this see-through blouse on and no bra.
Her grandmother just has a fit,
telling her not to dare go out like that.
The teenager tells her "Loosen up Grams.
These are modern times.
You gotta let your rosebuds show!" and out she goes.
The next day the teenager comes downstairs,
and the grandmother is sitting there with no top on.
The teenager wants to die.
She explains to her grandmother that she has friends coming over
and that it is just not appropriate.
"Loosen up, sweetie. If you can show off your rosebuds,
then I can display my hanging baskets."
Lou's World by Miss Lou
Bella's Gotta Brand New Blog! by Bella
JUST FOR FUN
With the price of everything going up,
the fact that we females suffer from bloating and
the pressure of being female,
it's to be expected that we got off topic a little.
Actually we got off topic a lot.
Raindrops Make Things Beautiful by Sherry'sCherries
If you are curious ...
... or would like a good laugh:
Bella's Gotta Brand New Blog! by Bella
Know what that means?
No MORE pole dancing until I get this under
control and my dreams of being a MN Roller Derby Doll
may fade too if I can't get it back to good!
Major Danes by Dalpha
I isn't pirfect either. see? I can't even spell it.
Echoes From The Tomb. by Scratch
Cracker and I always said we were going
to do to take a Thelma and Louise!
Can't you just see it now?
and we will do a mobile blog!
Our plan is to come and visit all of yuns!
crash your palaces, spend the night, smoke all your good stuff!
(well I don't know about Cracker)
drink all your great stuff, and raid your refrigerators!
Bella's Gotta Brand New Blog! by Bella
Here's a bit o'news for ya !
I am 99% sure I have convinced Taylor
to run away with me..
to join the circus.
I spoke to her today and she is a bit nervous
about the trapeez but with a little bit of a push from you
she may hop on the wagon trail.
Lucy. by Lucy.
Good gossip, but a little short on details.
Let's have ALL of it!
Pagans don't wear sandals! by joesblog6
Cracker's Place by Cracker
I was thinking that women should put pictures
of
missing husbands
on
beer cans!
Idle Thoughts by Granny
Perhaps your company is actually in the business
of cloning dinosaurs that were loose one weekend
and had a battle royale in this very place?
... Of course,
they would have to be very small dinosaurs.
Girl and Dog in the City by Night Bug
Major Danes by Dalpha
BLOGSTREAMERS IN 2030
Read Bry-M's Predictions at ...
THIS SIDE OF 40: Life With BryM by Bry_M
I would think I would be the person to colonize
the Moon
as the hubby is always saying
I am going to send you to the moon.
He started that many yrs ago and
I am still awaiting my ticket there..
Bits and Pieces by gjwlegs
Lou's World by Miss Lou
If a talking (insert your name here) doll were made,
what phrases would it say?
INSIDE THE FLAME by ^BELLE^
HELL'S BELLS
DO TELL
OH, MY, GOD
ELMO IS THE DEVIL
GET OVER ASS HOLE
(UTTERED TO GEORGIA DRIVERS ON I-20 WHO CAMP OUT IN THE PASSING LANE.)
YANKEE
DAMN YANKEE
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT
ROLL TIDE, ROLL!
INSIDE THE FLAME by ^BELLE^
I'll still respect you in the morning.
It's a sight.
LINEMAN FOR THE COUNTY by BamaMan
The OOPS Doll
"That wasn't suppose to happen"
"I didn't do it"
"The dog did it"
"Pull my finger"
"I don't know how that got like that"
"Ut Oh, I'm late..."
"I didn't mean to take off that much"
"It was an accident! I swear!"
The Inner Sanctum... by PolarB
Holy Cow!
WTF?
Don't Even..
OMG...you're kidding
4allthewrongreasons by Sybil
Ya think?!?
My Soap Opera Life by Secret
You are so funny!
That is the truth.
Oh my goodness!
You got to be kidding.
Hey, have you seen my ____Variety of items_______?
Whispered Promises by Whispered Promise
Wait... what?
Yay!
Strange Phrase Indeed by Kristin
Would you ever spend a naked day at a
Nudest Colony?
Life After The Hollow by Randy
what does it pay?
Mad Yankee Ranting by BigChris
Nope
radicaldiscipleship by AZRON
Where did you say this was??????
A Jesus' Alien on Earth by Praywithhope
No
INSIDE THE FLAME by ^BELLE^
It would depend on the "scenery"!
THIS SIDE OF 40: Life With BryM by Bry_M
I once went to one of our clothing optional beaches
(purely for research purposes),
and after viewing many of those bodies,
all I can say is
I am thankful for clothing.
Whit's Whittlings by Whit's Whittlings
And risk scaring everyone off? Nope!
My Soap Opera Life by Secret
I can't get over the idea of everyone's juices falling out, dripping, leaking
Pretty Rubble: One Woman's Story by Rubble
Maybe, Heck,why not!! you only live once
Junebug's Living Large by Junebug
Nope, don't want to be em, don't wanna see em!
Whispered Promises by Whispered Promise
Do you like fruit smoothies
and what is your preferred flavor?
The Inner Sanctum... by PolarB
Banana
The Inner Sanctum... by PolarB
Strawberry Banana
Ghost Bride by Ghost Bride
mango
Trivia Why's by Trivia Why's Guy
As much as I LOVE fruit ... I just don't do smoothies
4allthewrongreasons by Sybil
WATERMELON/KIWI
INSIDE THE FLAME by ^BELLE^
I live in Wisconsin and about the only drink here is beer!
To Go Beyond by Celtic Mist
No.. I like my fruit in solid form
Strange Phrase Indeed by Kristin
Strawberry/Banana mmmmmm
My Soap Opera Life by Secret
Love them!!!
Restless Souls Congregate by Sacred
my fave is tropical...pineapple, orange, banana
Daily Changes by HeatherScot
Strawberry
ChickenLittles by LilLadyReg
and
Idle Thoughts by Granny
Everyone needs a little stress relief.
Go to this site:
therightfoot.net/mystuff/whatever/swf/bubblewrap.swf
Lou's World by Miss Lou
WAYS TO HANDLE STRESS
1.
Jam 39 tiny marshmallows up your nose
and try to sneeze them out.
2.
Use your MasterCard to pay your Visa.
3.
Pop some popcorn without putting the lid on.
4.
When someone says, "Have a nice day,"
say you have other plans.
5.
Make a list of things to do
that you've already done.
6.
Dance naked in front of your pets.
7.
Retaliate for tax woes by filling out your tax forms
with Roman Numerals.
( just sharing the smiles )
INSPIRATION
A Jesus' Alien on Earth by Praywithhope
When we feel we know our purpose, we are happier.
Thoughts Cafe by seeingpeople
everything that happens in our lives can be a learning moment
Texas and Beyond by RoieVanBib
Sometimes we just take things for granted,
when we really need to be sharing what we know...
Bipolar Rollar Coaster by ~*~RED~*~
I'm just hoping God grades on the curve.
Idle Thoughts by Granny
I promise not to turn down any pay increases or free chocolate
Strange Phrase Indeed by Kristin
SO LONG - FAREWELL - AUF WEIDERSEHEN - ADIEU
(This Week's Parting Thoughts)
Every week, I link to 65-70 bloggers on OVERHEARD.
If you want to be included but we haven't met,
don't wait for me to find you,
INTRODUCE YOURSELF !!!
If you want to add to this week's OVERHEARD,
let me know!
If you have a birthday or anniversary,
let me know!
I do OVERHEARD every week
because I hope ...
I hope that introducing you to other bloggers
will reinforce a sense of community
and your feeling of belonging,
no matter who you are!
Lately, I have heard a lot of fretting about all the negativity
on the Stream.
I didn't come here to be negative.
I bet most of you didn't either.
If we were all inner tubing down a real Stream,
what would you bring with you
on a perfectly sunny day?
That's what I'm talking about!!!
Bring it!
Bring your laughter. Bring your smiles.
Bring your life experiences.
Bring your wisdom.
Heck yeah! I wanna see your pictures!
Of course, you can bring your famous potato salad.
They'll go perfect with the burgers!
You wanna paint what on your inner tube?!!
Okay! Go ahead,
but don't blame me if people look at you funny!
Come as you are!
Be who you be!
This is supposed to be a place where we enjoy
a meeting of the minds,
a friendly debate once in a while,
even jokes and humor ...
Remember your sense of humor?
I don't know where you left it ...
Look under your socks.
What about next to your car keys?
Bring it!
Blogstream Birthdays !!!
If you get a chance, follow the links to make someone's day!
Belated Birthday Greeting Are Okay Too!
May 1 ~ My Photos by Baygirl
Let me know !!!
More reasons to celebrate !!!
Special Thanks To The Sweet Moms
Of The Healing Creek Pink Ladies.
They did a wonderful job of performing
at today's celebration.
A round of applause and oxygen, Please?
(Did they make you smile?)
Hope so!
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Friday May 2, 2008
It would be hard not to miss the dark places on the Stream these days.
John the Squabbler said today that, "People will do what they will do."
John's right. I can remember dark times in my own life too. I didn't feel like I was in control of my life. I felt like the brakes weren't working, I was picking up speed and going downhill fast! It was really scary!
But somewhere in the middle of a runaway life and a free fall heart ... it came to me that there just has to be something better. Maybe, you are already thinking that too?
I will not be amazed or confused if I see you standing in the dark. I know that this is just a chance for you to grow ... to transform into the real you.
I wrote this a few years ago ...
Emerging from the shadowsLike a butterfly
Leaving the dark cocoon
to discover a new world
Full of flight and brightly colored flowers
Answered prayers
And
Realized Dreams
Did the butterfly know
That all that time in the dark ...
They were growing wings?
Did you know
That all the time you were in the dark ...
Your spirit was growing wings too?
Life did not end for us
When we were hurt.
That's when our new lives began!
That's where we found
A deeper hope,
A stronger faith,
And a kinder way to lead a more
Compassionate life.
The pretty little butterfly
Has a message for us all ...
Don't be afraid of the dark
When the dark comes.
That's the place
Where
Spirits grow wings.
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Thursday May 1, 2008
The TRUTH about SEARCH ENGINES
If you could make a huge difference in a blogger's business,
Would you?
It's easy!
Let me explain. One of the way Google Search works is that the more websites (blogs count) that link to a store site, the more it forces the site to the TOP of the search engine.
That means if each of us - some of us - all of us link to Heliotrope ...
We directly increase the number of people who will see
Biggie T and Marc's store
and the more people that see it ...
The more people that will shop there ...
and they have some
GREAT Mother's Day Gift ideas ...
So what do you say?
Let's make their day!
Simply copy this post and paste it to your blog.
Feel free to shop too!
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