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Man, that monkey chow sucks! I'm back to coffee and cookies.
The Mets look awful, everyone else in the NL East looks worse. No one has a winning record in the entire division! Weird.
Writing a little today. Finishing a serious story about drug addiction that I guess is in the Urban Horror genre, then starting a goofier one about death crickets, before I go to the dentist. Wah. My evening: pain pills and baseball.
I have an idea for a story that might be a good fit for another site, but don't want to get sidetracked.
WriterGirl has an excellent first two chapters on the front page, btw.
Cookies and coffee please. And here's a dollar toward the "Sara broke the window" fund.
The Mets look awful, everyone else in the NL East looks worse. No one has a winning record in the entire division! Weird.
Writing a little today. Finishing a serious story about drug addiction that I guess is in the Urban Horror genre, then starting a goofier one about death crickets, before I go to the dentist. Wah. My evening: pain pills and baseball.
I have an idea for a story that might be a good fit for another site, but don't want to get sidetracked.
WriterGirl has an excellent first two chapters on the front page, btw.
Cookies and coffee please. And here's a dollar toward the "Sara broke the window" fund.
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I wrote a eulogy for a friend today. I learned he died this morning. I hope it is appropriate to post here.
https://jeffwood.substack.com/p/kind-of-a-dick
https://jeffwood.substack.com/p/kind-of-a-dick
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Thanks for the shout out Bill. Yes, I have a sci-fi story up on the front page. Check it out if you find the time. I don't live too far from the actual Cheyenne Mountain and NORAD, so I always have conspiracy theories about it swimming around in my head.
Anyway: Ghosts of Cheyenne Mountain is here - https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/science-fiction/-ghosts-of-cheyenne-mountain-.aspx
Thanks as well everyone who gave me encouragement about the novel. I am hitting the brakes a little--I think I got overly jazzed during the writer's conference and was ready to fire up all the jets and take off. But I still need to make more notes. I want to do this right. Maybe in a month or so. Soon. But not yet.
Mets play the BoSox tonight. We are still, bizarrely, in first place. We also have played 5 fewer games than almost anyone else. And Roland, don't get me started about 7 inning games. Grrr.
I think we should take up a collection to pay for the window that someone (Sara...?) broke with the baseball yesterday.
Coffee and a little monkey chow on a cracker please.
Anyway: Ghosts of Cheyenne Mountain is here - https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/science-fiction/-ghosts-of-cheyenne-mountain-.aspx
Thanks as well everyone who gave me encouragement about the novel. I am hitting the brakes a little--I think I got overly jazzed during the writer's conference and was ready to fire up all the jets and take off. But I still need to make more notes. I want to do this right. Maybe in a month or so. Soon. But not yet.
Mets play the BoSox tonight. We are still, bizarrely, in first place. We also have played 5 fewer games than almost anyone else. And Roland, don't get me started about 7 inning games. Grrr.
I think we should take up a collection to pay for the window that someone (Sara...?) broke with the baseball yesterday.
Coffee and a little monkey chow on a cracker please.
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Nice to see you here Kim.
So I have the outline of a novel sitting on big sheets of art paper, mocking me, daring me to start. I'm scared to pull the trigger. I tried writing this a couple years ago and got bogged down a few chapters in, so I'm reluctant to end up with a similar fate this time. But the writer's conference has me all jazzed to give it another try. So we shall see - I've got a couple short stories in the hopper now, but after that....
No Mets baseball tonight. We play the BoSox tomorrow. That Padres-Dodgers series was epic, Larry! Tatis hit FIVE home runs in three games! Did you see his "one eyed" jog around the bases?
Gorgeous, gorgeous day today. Time to write, with a long walk later. Yay!
Coffee and two cookies, please. If that cute lil monkey would like a cookies, please give her one for me too.
Peace.
So I have the outline of a novel sitting on big sheets of art paper, mocking me, daring me to start. I'm scared to pull the trigger. I tried writing this a couple years ago and got bogged down a few chapters in, so I'm reluctant to end up with a similar fate this time. But the writer's conference has me all jazzed to give it another try. So we shall see - I've got a couple short stories in the hopper now, but after that....
No Mets baseball tonight. We play the BoSox tomorrow. That Padres-Dodgers series was epic, Larry! Tatis hit FIVE home runs in three games! Did you see his "one eyed" jog around the bases?
Gorgeous, gorgeous day today. Time to write, with a long walk later. Yay!
Coffee and two cookies, please. If that cute lil monkey would like a cookies, please give her one for me too.
Peace.
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Welcome to our little cafe, WriterGirl. Please to make yer acquaintance.
After a lovely day yesterday in which we got a ton of yardwork done, today is chilly and blustery. Spring in Ontario. Gotta love it. (Or move to BC where things are bit less variable)
I see verbal hasn't been in to help the monkey finish off the cookies so I'll just grab a couple to have with my afternoon green tea.
Me and the monkey thank you for the remaining cookies, Sara (and for Scott for leaving us some)!
Fun baseball weekend, and it's so cool that we have this place to talk about baseball! DeGrom pitched a gem of a game on Friday, though the Nats humiliated the Mets the next day. Tatis, of Larry's Padres, hit two home runs against the Dodgers on the anniversary of his Dad hitting two grand slams against the Dodgers. Dodgers/Padres is gonna be a massive rivalry this year, a knock down, drag out fight for the division. Bill's D-Backs are beating up on Sara's Braves as I type this. What a great game.
Attending a video writers conference this weekend. It's pretty good - last session is imminent. I have a novel all plotted out on paper BUT I am scared to type out that first word and begin the journey.
I hope everyone had an excellent weekend.
Iced tea and one little cookie please.
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Quote by elizabethblackQuote by verbal
Bill, your comments about the Yankees being in last place reminded me of the old Senators slogan: First in war, first in peace, last in the American League.
Oh dear. Did the Senators really have that for a slogan. Must have been before my time.
I am already feeling sorry for the Mets coming up against the mighty Nats tomorrow. I hope it's not too ugly. The Nationals have been laying back to surprise the silly Mets with their first meet of the season.
Oh, it's likely to be ugly Elizabeth. We committed 5 errors in one inning against the Cubs this week, and got swept, seemingly effortlessly.
If we win one game this weekend it'll be a miracle. They are playing so poorly.
Not much else going on. It's Talia's birthday! I've been trying to get her to pop her head in here. Perhaps soon.
There's a virtual writing conference here this weekend - it was live before and will be live again, but this year it's virtual. I expect to learn a lot - it's my first one.
Coffee and a cookie please. I'll be here writing and petting the monkey (not a euphemism).
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Bill, your comments about the Yankees being in last place reminded me of the old Senators slogan: First in war, first in peace, last in the American League.
Roland, the Mets getting BEAT DOWN by the Cubs last night was almost certainly due to all those errors, which I agree are due to weather, and the inability of the Mets to play several days in a row and get into a rhythm. They are, shockingly, still in first place, ut the Cubbies go for the sweep tonight.
I did a Youtube reading last night that went really well. Lots of good writers, appreciative audience. I love how writing brings people together, and helps them understand the world they live in. That why places like this site, and other writing sites, and readings are so important, and so life-affirming.
God Bless Writing.
And Coffee.
Yes, I'd love a cup.
Roland, the Mets getting BEAT DOWN by the Cubs last night was almost certainly due to all those errors, which I agree are due to weather, and the inability of the Mets to play several days in a row and get into a rhythm. They are, shockingly, still in first place, ut the Cubbies go for the sweep tonight.
I did a Youtube reading last night that went really well. Lots of good writers, appreciative audience. I love how writing brings people together, and helps them understand the world they live in. That why places like this site, and other writing sites, and readings are so important, and so life-affirming.
God Bless Writing.
And Coffee.
Yes, I'd love a cup.
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Gill, I adore you, but your love of Peeps is disturbed and wrong. 
I'm glad things are working out with your parents. That was such a long road for all of you.
And hey, Larry, I just now saw the 500 stories thing! Congrats. I'll wander over to that thread next.
Mets lost a boring game yesterday, to the Cubs. Still have a tenuous hold on first place, but come on boys! Score some runs!
I'll avoid being political, but I will say that lately, when things looked dark in the US, it was the courts who pulled us through, as they did with the verdict yesterday. Democracy lives for another day. God bless America.
Coffee please. And a cookie. And whatever that cute lil monkey wants!
I'm glad things are working out with your parents. That was such a long road for all of you.And hey, Larry, I just now saw the 500 stories thing! Congrats. I'll wander over to that thread next.
Mets lost a boring game yesterday, to the Cubs. Still have a tenuous hold on first place, but come on boys! Score some runs!
I'll avoid being political, but I will say that lately, when things looked dark in the US, it was the courts who pulled us through, as they did with the verdict yesterday. Democracy lives for another day. God bless America.
Coffee please. And a cookie. And whatever that cute lil monkey wants!
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Hi everyone!
Every day is a new challenge, good and bad. My youngest grandson, Gabriel, had a fun dinner sneaking two pieces of bacon off my plate. He did not know I saw him as he gobbled them down, and he was so happy. Gabriel loves bacon. He is like me with daily challenges; he has severe non-verbal autism. He is the joy of my life. Happy with life with intermingling fits of frustration.
Sara's Mets played the Cubs this weekend in an explosive set of games. Saturday, the Cubs smashed the Metros 13-4, but on Sunday, the Mets came right back, pummeling the Cubs 13-4. It was a symmetrical weekend. Larry's Padres may have lost the series to the Dodgers but showed how talented the team is. They could win the central division, but unfortunately, the only team better than them is the Dodgers. I think the Padres are the favorite to be the NL wildcard team. If you want to watch a young, exciting team, the Whitesox are just what you need. They are where the Cubs were in 2015 with better pitching.
Jeff, did your cookies have pictures of pitchers? It would fit in with your love of baseball and your talent at wordplay.
Sara, I am so glad to hear about your improvement.
BTW peeps are not the tasty chick treat, are they? If so, I will eat them all up. I am almost addicted to those little buggers. <rubbing hands together hungrily>
Getting my cuppa and lounging as I read stories on SS.
(edit) Happy Birthday to AriesDragon #45.
Thanks for the compliment of being talented at wordplay, but I am not talented at anything art related. I'm sure Molly is better at drawing than I am. I just sploosh frosting on top and move on. Very cool to hear about Gabriel, the joy of your life, and his love of bacon. Good on you, Roland.
Snow on the ground, yet again.
Mets game tonight, if it doesn't get snowed out. We have a tenuous hold on first place, entering today.
I'd love a coffee and a delicious cookie. I bought Molly a healthy can of monkey chow, so she doesn't spoil her health with all these cookies.
I DO see several stories to read here. I'll get to them shortly.
Time to write.
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Molly the monkey and I have brought cookies!
She felt bad about stealing them. I mostly felt bad because of the ensuing tummy ache. But whether due to high morals or gastrointestinal distress, we decided to give back to the coffee shop that greets us each morning.
We aren't as gifted as Sara, so only made simple sugar cookies with icing. But the icing is in all sorts of groovy colors, and we drew pictures!
That was a good series Larry. The Dodgers are gonna be a monster this year, and the Dads made that series close. Mets didn't do to poorly either.
Okay, time to write.
Coffee and a cookie would make my day.
She felt bad about stealing them. I mostly felt bad because of the ensuing tummy ache. But whether due to high morals or gastrointestinal distress, we decided to give back to the coffee shop that greets us each morning.
We aren't as gifted as Sara, so only made simple sugar cookies with icing. But the icing is in all sorts of groovy colors, and we drew pictures!
That was a good series Larry. The Dodgers are gonna be a monster this year, and the Dads made that series close. Mets didn't do to poorly either.
Okay, time to write.
Coffee and a cookie would make my day.
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Hey everyone!
Good job making the coffee Bill. And Henrietta, always a delight to see you in here.
Talie and I just got back from spending the night in Denver with friends. The Mets were in town too, for a double header, but we just watched the games at a bar because it was WAY too cold to go to the actual game in person. We split the games: lost one, won one.
Got another story rejected. Wah. Haven't published a damn thing in 2021.
But Talia is making supper, and after that I will kick back and watch the rubber game of the series through the magic of archived games on MLB.TV, so all ie well in the world.
I'd love an iced tea and... *steals ALL the cookies and sits in the corner with Molly the monkey, eating them*
Good job making the coffee Bill. And Henrietta, always a delight to see you in here.
Talie and I just got back from spending the night in Denver with friends. The Mets were in town too, for a double header, but we just watched the games at a bar because it was WAY too cold to go to the actual game in person. We split the games: lost one, won one.
Got another story rejected. Wah. Haven't published a damn thing in 2021.
But Talia is making supper, and after that I will kick back and watch the rubber game of the series through the magic of archived games on MLB.TV, so all ie well in the world.
I'd love an iced tea and... *steals ALL the cookies and sits in the corner with Molly the monkey, eating them*
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Talia and I and a good friend of ours all just got our first shots! Second shot on May 7th!
And here's a shocker: the Mets were rained out yesterday, and are snowed out today. That's SEVEN postponed games so far this season.
Oh well, they are in first place, so I'll quit complaining. At least there will be a double header tomorrow. Weirdly, they will play with the DH. Not sure why - worried aout injuries to pitchers I assume.
Coffee and a Phizer chaser please. No cookie today (oh, okay, fine, I'll have one).
And here's a shocker: the Mets were rained out yesterday, and are snowed out today. That's SEVEN postponed games so far this season.
Oh well, they are in first place, so I'll quit complaining. At least there will be a double header tomorrow. Weirdly, they will play with the DH. Not sure why - worried aout injuries to pitchers I assume.
Coffee and a Phizer chaser please. No cookie today (oh, okay, fine, I'll have one).
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Quote by MendallaQuote by verbal
In more other news: I am FINALLY off to see Godzilla vs. Kong today with my daughter. Talia would rather watch paint dry.
Tell ya what, if I ever get out there and we meet up, you and I can watch kaiju movies and our partners can go off and do something together. Mine would rather watch paint dry, too. Unfortunately, my son took after her in the end. Started off well, watching the Star Wars series and reading a lot of YA s-f and fantasy (Hunger Games, Harry Potter) but then kind of switched to being more like his mother.
Works for me. Destroy All Monsters is all queued up.
GvKK was REALLY good. They understand the genre: you need a movie that doesn't take itself seriously, but pretends to take itself seriously. Plus, a hollow earth AND a throwback to one of the old school monsters, and I was hooked. Maybe the success of GvKK will jumpstart the monsterverse. Hint: Ghidorah dies in the last movie, but THEY KEPT HIS DNA!!!!
It was also a fun father-daughter outing. And I came home to watch another Mets win! 5-3 on the young season, with Elizabeth's Gnat's and Sara's Bravos hot on our heels. Larry, I do not envy you playing the Dodgers.
Finished another story yesterday. Dark one. Second draft begins today.
Hey there, Penmant. Nice to meet you. Pull up a chair. Submit a story!
Cold and oddly dark here. Coffee would rock. And a monkey shaped cookie (oops, I bit the monkey by mistake!).
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Verbal posted some less than positive thoughts on some new MLB rules changes. Which brings up the obvious question of whether old buddy Jeff and any other baseball fans has ever had a positive thought about any rules changes? ;
Later, Inspirators..
I liked adding the first Wild Card spot for the playoffs. The larger bases thing, which hasn't happened yet, is to make baserunning easier, which I agree would be a good thing. And I actually LIKE the shift, because it results in a lot more strategy, both offensively and defensively.
In other news: I got an appointment for my first shot on Friday!
In more other news: I am FINALLY off to see Godzilla vs. Kong today with my daughter. Talia would rather watch paint dry.
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Quote by DenimAngelQuote by verbalQuote by DenimAngelhi peeps
A large iced coffee sounds good
A beautiful day here .enjoying the sunshine.
Birdies are chirping .
I so need to play catch up with my inbox.
Good to see everyone here .
Hope everyone is having a great day
*Peeking in the cookie jars* still in good shape...where are the cookie bandits?
*Giving the adorable mascots fresh water and treats*
*Moseying over to the corner and climbing up in my favorite chair*
The cookie bandit is...RIGHT HERE!!! *steals all the cookies and sits down with that cute lil monkey to eat them*
You are gonna get a tummyache you two ..
Hey, my tummy hurts! I wonder why?
The Mets finally played a game! Two in fact, and we won them both! So nice to have baseball back. The only downside is that the first game showed off two of my most hated rule changes (Bil and Roland will, i think, agree): the 7 inning game during a double header, and (be still my heart, how I hate this new rule) any extra innings begin with a runner on second each half inning. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Takes all the magic out of extra innings.
But I digress.
I try to fling a story out there very soon.
Coffee and just one little cookie please.
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Quote by DenimAngel
A large iced coffee sounds good
A beautiful day here .enjoying the sunshine.
Birdies are chirping .
I so need to play catch up with my inbox.
Good to see everyone here .
Hope everyone is having a great day
*Peeking in the cookie jars* still in good shape...where are the cookie bandits?
*Giving the adorable mascots fresh water and treats*
*Moseying over to the corner and climbing up in my favorite chair*
The cookie bandit is...RIGHT HERE!!! *steals all the cookies and sits down with that cute lil monkey to eat them*
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Just so y'all know, this is the last day I'll be pimping my new micro story, 'How I Broke My Nose Playing Chess at Church Summer Camp', probably.
https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/micro-fiction/-how-i-broke-my-nose-while-playing.aspx
While comments are the only things that really matter, I'd like to have it reach ten votes so there can be at least one story on the SS 'Top Story' list
Later, Inspirators.
I haven't mentioned it anywhere but it is rather disturbing that no one can seem to make it onto the 'all pick's list' anymore. I used to be on it consistently because I so often had stories for my readers to comment on and score. But, for some reason, I've not had any pieces on the list for something like over a month now. And it is not just me. No one seems to be able to get the scores needed to get onto the list.
Anyway, Bill, you had a great piece. I was happy to score it.
Time for another cuppa java before Victor needs to go out on his noon walk.
My story Grandma's House was a story pick for a month. I assumed the criteria was 10 votes, and that the story is only there for a month.
The Mets are allegedly playing today. A double header. I'll believe it when I see it.
Coffee would make all my dreams come true. Or at least my dream of drinking coffee.
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Finally, you give us a taste of your pen once again, Bill. That little story is exactly why I started avoiding Vacation Bible School back in the day. Well, at least one reason. Nicely written my friend.
The coffee today is worth drinking. Now I have to get my mind working on stories. I need one more story here on Stories Space to make it to 500. I am also working on a story for a contest elsewhere on the web.
Ah. The phrase "Vacation Bible School" triggers so many (mostly boring) memories. I'll be sure to read the story Bill.
Mets were rained out yesterday. Padres are doing well but have to contend with being in the same division as the Dodgers. I smell the Wild Card for your Padres, Larry.
Sorry Elizabeth, for the Gnats slow start.
Submitting a story today. Wish me luck.
Coffee and a cookie shaped like a baseball, please
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Good morning, folks. The coffee is all hot and ready, So is the teakettle.
One of the great things about the no-hitter that Joe Musgrove threw was that the Padres were the team he grew up watching and rooting for. He for born in El Cajon, a suburb of San Diego but only got to play for the Padres since he was traded in January with a 30-38 record.
My mother and her family had a greenhouse in El Cajon back in the war years. Then in the 50s my mom and dad moved us from Arkansas out to San Diego. I lived in Chula Vista and National City but we left before the city got its team.
Now, happily, the Friars have only one record to break in MLB. They still need to win the World Series. They've won two pennants but no series. It would be cool if Musgrove, a rather mediocre pitcher, could help the team make it to the series again this year. One can hope.
Too cool, Larry. The Mets only have one no hitter. I was in an airport when it happened so never got to see it. The pitcher (Santana) blew out his arm in the outing, in typical Mets fashion, and never really pitched effectively again.
Scott, Godzilla, King of the Monsters is my fave of all the modern ones (STILL haven't seen G vs KK yet). Enjoy it, Gill. We're now loking at going on Tuesday. I REALLY want to see it in a theater.
Mets game postponed due to rain. They wasted innings of shutout ball and 14 strikeouts by DeGrom on Saturday, by not being able to score a single run. Meet the new boss. Just like the old boss.
Coffee would be swell. No cookies today. I'll have 2 tomorrow.
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Quote by DenimAngelQuote by elizabethblack
Hope the movie was wonderful.
After being so hyped on the Nats first win against the Braves, they managed to squeak by on both of the double header today. But, Sara, you do have some really great players there. And lots are pretty good looking too, Grin.
But don't worry, Saturday we will crush the L.A. team. Yep. Sure of it.
Giggles yep the braves have some good looking players !😀
Baseball needs some good looking women baseball players.
Mets put together a bases-loaded, walk-off hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the 9th inning to win the game! Great game!
Cookies for the house, on me (and by me I mean Ping).
Speaking of, any new members with oddly Ping-adjacent names that may or may not be coded messages from beyond?
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Morning, Inspirators. Mucho thankos to Larry (aka Friend of Vic) for this morning's setup.
With the Padres and D-backs both losing late games , yesterday became a day that shall live in infamy, a calamitous disaster erupting from a catastrophy, at least for Inspiration baseball fans; for best I can tell, everybody's team(s) lost. note: I added the (s) to teams since I've also been following the Yankees since the days of Mickey Mantle.
Time to grab a mug of coffee, some of Sarah's cookies and go sit outside and feel sorry for me and my teams. ;)
Later, Inspirators.
Mantle was my Dad's favorite player, even though he was a hated Yankee.
Wish he was here to watch the game today (my Dad, not Micky Mantle). Met's first pitch for their home opener is in a couple minutes. So cool to hear a cheering baseball crowd again!
Let's go Mets. A cup of coffee please. I hope everyone's team does well today.
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Mets are 1 and 1. I'll take it. What a thrill to finally watch a Mets win. They play at 2 today, I will probably watch it late tonight, if I can keep from seeing to score til then - no easy feat.
I need to delay watching the game so I can...wait for it...GO SEE GODZILLA VS. KONG IN THE THEATER THIS AFTERNOON!
Sorry for yelling.
Congrats on your Padres, Larry (we call them the Dads). Glad your D-backs are clawing their way back to responsibility, Bill. Sara, your Braves are off to a rough start - sorry. Things will turn around on a team with that much talent. And Elizabeth - your Nats have their first win of 2021!
Anyway. Time to get a few words in before the movie.
Coffee and a cookie would be swell.
I need to delay watching the game so I can...wait for it...GO SEE GODZILLA VS. KONG IN THE THEATER THIS AFTERNOON!
Sorry for yelling.
Congrats on your Padres, Larry (we call them the Dads). Glad your D-backs are clawing their way back to responsibility, Bill. Sara, your Braves are off to a rough start - sorry. Things will turn around on a team with that much talent. And Elizabeth - your Nats have their first win of 2021!
Anyway. Time to get a few words in before the movie.
Coffee and a cookie would be swell.
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Well, the Mets finally played, and the bullpen wasted a phenomenal effort by DeGrom and coughed up the game. Sigh. New York papers are already calling for the manager to be fired.
161 games to go. 1 game does not a season make.
Anyway. Just finished up tele-therapy. Time to write, and give all these neuroses some room to grow.
Coffee and a cookie for the win!
161 games to go. 1 game does not a season make.
Anyway. Just finished up tele-therapy. Time to write, and give all these neuroses some room to grow.
Coffee and a cookie for the win!
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More cookies, yeah!
It was a beautiful day here, sunny and about 70. The best part was having my parents come for Easter dinner. Since they have both been fully vaccinated and my husband and I have had Covid and our first shot we felt comfortable having them over. We were still careful and did not have anyone else. My mother said it was the first time she has felt normal in a year and cried. Their retirement community is over 90 percent vaccinated so they are resuming some in-person social events. It has made such a difference in my father's mood and thus my mother is less stressed. I am thankful for all of that.
I hope everyone had a good weekend.
I'll have a lemonade and a few cookies to go.
Cheers!
Such excellent news Gill. You struggled with your parents for such a long time; it's s nice to see things appear to have turned the corner. The "the first time she has felt normal in a year and cried" got me a little choked up too.
Mets finally play today. Hopefully. I think Elizabeth's Nats might have to wait even longer for her team to emerge from quarantine. EDIT: Oooh, just looked, and Sara's Braves have three days off too, because they're playing the Nats! I hope the ripples are contained by Thursday!
Regardless: baseball tonight! I've got writer's critique group and a scary phone call play thing first, then I can kick back and watch.
Coffee would be swell.
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Oooh, tough weekend, Sara. Swept by the Phillies. I actually listened to most of that last game - a heartbreaker! Of course, the Phillies face the Mets tomorrow, so now they'll get some real competition.
HAPPY EASTER!
Tough weekend for you too Bill. Larry's Padres fared well against you!
Spectacularly lazy weekend, but that's not a bad thing. Wrote and critiqued and listened to a few games. No GODzilla (happy Scott?), but my daughter REALLY wants to see it this week, in the theater.
We have a ticket to the scary phone call thing tomorrow. I don't know if I've mentioned it here or not, but at 8 tomorrow we are supposed to be in a dark room with a phone. Someone will call, and it will be scary. It's called "claws." That's all I know. They even provided a safe word for if we get too scared. We're supposed to be on headphones, but we are cheating and doing it on speakerphone, cuz tickets are $35!!!
And, AFTER the call, I will finally sit down and watch my first Mets game of the year, pre-recorded.
Enjoy the end of the weekend everyone. I'll have a bunny butt cookie please.
HAPPY EASTER!
Tough weekend for you too Bill. Larry's Padres fared well against you!
Spectacularly lazy weekend, but that's not a bad thing. Wrote and critiqued and listened to a few games. No GODzilla (happy Scott?), but my daughter REALLY wants to see it this week, in the theater.
We have a ticket to the scary phone call thing tomorrow. I don't know if I've mentioned it here or not, but at 8 tomorrow we are supposed to be in a dark room with a phone. Someone will call, and it will be scary. It's called "claws." That's all I know. They even provided a safe word for if we get too scared. We're supposed to be on headphones, but we are cheating and doing it on speakerphone, cuz tickets are $35!!!
And, AFTER the call, I will finally sit down and watch my first Mets game of the year, pre-recorded.
Enjoy the end of the weekend everyone. I'll have a bunny butt cookie please.
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Congrats on the Pares 2-0 start Larry. And sorry for the 0-2 D-Back start Bill.
As for the Mets, we are undefeated! Because we haven't played. And I have writer's critique on Monday, so even though the season started Thursday, I won't be able to watch a game until Tuesday. Grrr.
Still. It's a lovely day here. So perhaps we'll replace our sports bar afternoon outing with a walk around the neighborhood. And Zilla-Kong still calls out from the movie theater!
Anyway. Everyone enjoy their weekend. I think I have room for one more cup of coffee. And a cookie!
If Ping ever shows up, get him a coffee on me.
As for the Mets, we are undefeated! Because we haven't played. And I have writer's critique on Monday, so even though the season started Thursday, I won't be able to watch a game until Tuesday. Grrr.
Still. It's a lovely day here. So perhaps we'll replace our sports bar afternoon outing with a walk around the neighborhood. And Zilla-Kong still calls out from the movie theater!
Anyway. Everyone enjoy their weekend. I think I have room for one more cup of coffee. And a cookie!
If Ping ever shows up, get him a coffee on me.