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hi 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*

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 !😀

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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.

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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!

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hi peeps
A absolutely beautiful day outside
A large iced tea sounds yummy in my tummy

Excited for the spring weather and
BASEBALL TOMORROW

Hi Jeff those sound like FUN plans..
I'm not a mascot but I would sure love a peep or two !

Hi Bill glad to hear the valley of the Sun is a dull roar... Wait til baseball and it will get loud and rowdy I'm sure

Hi Larry the tea is YUMMY! how is the planting coming!

*peeking in the cookie jars * we are in good shape!
*giving the adorable mascots fresh water *
Have a great day everyone!

Sweet, sexy Sara. Coolish and rainy day and supposed to be downright cold for the next couple. If you can do anything to bring back sunny warm weather for baseball season, I'd appreciate it. You know that the Nats opening game tomorrow is against the mighty Mets. And for some reason I read the President is not going to be throwing out the first ball. Which is always does for the Nationals Oh well. Love your cookies so much.

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A sympathetic salute to all Monday Moaners.

For I say unto you, the real challenge is to predict any sports season's big losers. Therefore and for what it's worth, the cracked Inspirations brain trust is proud to unveil...

BASEBALL'S BOTTOM-FEEDERS, 2021 ed.

So here's the deal, for now. Your challenge, whether you choose to accept it or slink off to a more serious thread, is to pick and then post on Inspirations, this year's baseball 'losers' -- that is to say the teams you think will end the regular season with the worst won-loss record in the six MLB divisions.

Later, Inspirators.

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She was an interesting lady, Jessica Walter.

I'll have the coffee out soon, never fear. And there is the hot water for your tea, Scott.

Now I need to check the lineup of stories on the home page.



Oh, by the way, it seems that Ping may be making a reappearance here on SS. The newest member on the site is Ping_Redux.

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I'm getting pretty excited myself about opening day. Juan Soto. Just sayin'. The Nats don't always reach their potential but every year it a new start and new beginning. With fervent hope.

That is what makes baseball so great. The nature of the sport (injuries, trades, inconsistent players through a daily grind of 162 games in approximately 185 days) makes it possible for almost any team to make the play-offs.
By the end of spring training, most players do believe their team could come out on top. Here are my predictions for 2021: {projected wins - projected wins are +/- 3}

NL East - 1st Mets {92}, 2nd Braves {91}, 3rd Nationals {84}, 4th Phillies {81}, 5th Marlins {70}
NL Central - 1st Cubs {88}, 2nd Cardinals {86}, 3rd Reds {83}, 4th Brewers {82}, 5th Pirates {58}
NL West - 1st Dodgers {102}, Padres (92}, 3rd Diamondbacks {76}, 4th Giants {73}, 5th Rockies {63}

AL East - 1st Yankees {95}, 2nd Blue Jays {87} and Rays {87}, 4th Red Sox {79}, 5th Orioles {64}
AL Central - 1st White Sox {91}, 2nd Twins {88}, 3rd Indians {79}, 4th Royals {73}, 5th Tigers {66}
AL West - 1st Athletics {88}, 2nd Astros {87}, 3rd Angels {85}, 4th Mariners {74}, 5th Rangers {66}

Cubs beat the White Sox in 6 games during the World Series! (that is the Cubbie in me speaking, in reality, the White Sox will beat the Dodgers in the World Series)

My gosh... I am such a baseball geek.

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I'm getting pretty excited myself about opening day. Juan Soto. Just sayin'. The Nats don't always reach their potential but every year it a new start and new beginning. With fervent hope.

That is what makes baseball so great. The nature of the sport (injuries, trades, inconsistent players through a daily grind of 162 games in approximately 185 days) makes it possible for almost any team to make the play-offs.
By the end of spring training, most players do believe their team could come out on top. Here are my predictions for 2021: {projected wins - projected wins are +/- 3}

NL East - 1st Mets {92}, 2nd Braves {91}, 3rd Nationals {84}, 4th Phillies {81}, 5th Marlins {70}
NL Central - 1st Cubs {88}, 2nd Cardinals {86}, 3rd Reds {83}, 4th Brewers {82}, 5th Pirates {58}
NL West - 1st Dodgers {102}, Padres (92}, 3rd Diamondbacks {76}, 4th Giants {73}, 5th Rockies {63}

AL East - 1st Yankees {95}, 2nd Blue Jays {87} and Rays {87}, 4th Red Sox {79}, 5th Orioles {64}
AL Central - 1st White Sox {91}, 2nd Twins {88}, 3rd Indians {79}, 4th Royals {73}, 5th Tigers {66}
AL West - 1st Athletics {88}, 2nd Astros {87}, 3rd Angels {85}, 4th Mariners {74}, 5th Rangers {66}

Cubs beat the White Sox in 6 games during the World Series! (that is the Cubbie in me speaking, in reality, the White Sox will beat the Dodgers in the World Series)

My gosh... I am such a baseball geek.

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The little one is feeling a lot better and she's trying to climb into my lap to see what I'm doing on this laptop. I managed to get 1,000 words written in a story that turned out to be a Christmas story, but I'm still going to finish it. I'm the boss at work for the next week while my manager is on vacation, more like a staycation. I hope the pandemic is lifted and once it is, I'm hitting up Las Vegas hard.

I am so glad your little one is feeling better. I am impressed you got any writing done. I remember those days and I also remember getting little done. I loved my babies but I am happy they are grown now. I am hoping for grandchildren soon though.

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hi everyone
*peeks in the cookie jars * we are in good shape
where are the cookie bandits?

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It's good to start the day with some hot coffee. So that has been done. The brew is ready in the pot now and hot water awaits anyone who needs it.

My CT scan was so good that my oncologist has changed the schedule. I will get my next CT scan in four months instead of three. We are quite pleased with how well the immunotherapy has done for me and the radiation therapy seems to have cut the tumor in the adrenal gland in half. So I must say my doctor thinks I am doing much better than a lot of less fortunate folks do. I don't have to worry about it again until July.

Since my wife and I have both had the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine we can do things differently now. In about two weeks she will start doing some volunteer work at the community theater. I'll see how I feel and whether I can do any theater work as well.

It's good to see some folks getting back to a semblance of normal.

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Hello all!

Jeff, sorry to see that your back is giving you so much trouble. Liz has had disc surgery twice. I know that back pain is terrible because it affects everything, and any movement is awful. We are both hoping you are feeling better soon.

Sharon, it is so good to see you here. I like your website, and I am looking forward to any new pieces on SS. Your work is always great.

I got a significant 35% military discount as a retiree on my MLB.com subscription this year. That saved me $44.50 on the price. Since my monthly allowance is $50, that is great. Now I can watch every MLB baseball game for the season.
I had to wait until our stimulus check of $1,400 came in Friday to get it this year. Has anyone else got the stimulus money yet from the Covid relief bill that passed?

After having a below-average weekend, I a feeling much better today. I will peruse the cookies for my sugar high and have some herbal tea.

It is so nice to spend time with friends.

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Happy first day of spring! It's a sunny day but a bit chilly here. The daffodils are all up and blooming, my tulips aren't far behind.

My husband and I are on the waiting list for a shot. Since we have both had Covid I am not as concerned about when we get the shot. NIH does some interesting studies. One shows that people who have had Covid can have a more robust response to the first shot. I am hoping that is not the case. I've had enough of Covid symptoms to last a lifetime. I still cannot smell or taste properly and the fatigue still hanging on is upsetting at times.

I am thankful my parents have been vaccinated and we can now visit more regularly. I have a lot to be thankful for. My youngest son is settling nicely in Vancouver. His girlfriend is working and studying for her master's degree in Germany for now. She will be joining him in the late summer or fall.

I am looking forward to when we can travel again. I miss visiting my husband's family in Newfoundland and we would love to go see our son in Vancouver as well. Hopefully, we can do both of those in the not-so-distant future.

Today is bread baking day. We are making raisin molasses bread and I am attempting brioche bread for the first time.

I'll take a couple of cookies to keep up my energy.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Hey everyone. I've known about this place for a while, but I don't believe I've ever actually popped in to say hi. I need to start making mental notes to visit this site more often.

How are we all?