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Day Eight: Three pet peeves
1. Politicians who care only about getting elected, not solving problems (probably=all politicians, but I can dream)
2. Creatures who insist on diving into the linen closet when they know very well that it leads only to being shut away in the dark and then to much meowing
3. Driving all the way out to the prison in cold rainy rush hour traffic only to find that everything's locked down and I can't go in.
1. Politicians who care only about getting elected, not solving problems (probably=all politicians, but I can dream)
2. Creatures who insist on diving into the linen closet when they know very well that it leads only to being shut away in the dark and then to much meowing
3. Driving all the way out to the prison in cold rainy rush hour traffic only to find that everything's locked down and I can't go in.
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What do you do at the
hospitalPRISON?(Where did I come up with "hospital"??)
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What school of Buddhism do you practice? I'm only aware of Zen and Tibetan.
You know, I met my sponsor waaaay back in 1990. And we met once a week for four years. Some weeks we met more than that, but mostly it was that once a week routine. And now, I have this son-like person in my life named Levi. And we have been meeting once a week for about 4 years. And as the time peels by, so do the person's layers.
LJ is the same, only we seem to have less complete ideas of each other from the outset. There is a lot going on in all your layers, is what I think I'm trying to say. I am so glad I found you at that gardening community!!
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Although I have to say that even near the end of his life, my father could still suddenly reveal a whole part of his history I didn't know, so I guess it happens everywhere.
Is your son-like person the one you sponsor now? That seems like such a good kind of relationship to have. The guys at the prison really struggle with addiction, for sure. One has been in and out twice in the five or so years I've been going out there. I'm trying to urge him to get into a residental rehab when he gets out--that really worked for another person I know. But I'm glad that meetings, sponsors, and 12 step works for a lot of people, and really impressed with how long you've been sober.
I don't post on Buddhism too much bc some people just don't like to hear about religion, I think. I'm Tibetan Buddhist--the same kind as His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Gardening! I was wondering where I'd met you! I'm very glad, too!
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My dad had a lot of stories, too. He rarely shared them, though. I think I never really knew him.
No, Levi's not in recovery. Many years ago he was my student. He used to be depressed and at some point he reached out to talk about things...then well, 7 years later here we are. Our friendship has picked up in the last 4 years or so.
I hope your prison dude finds his way into that halfway house -I've heard nothing but good things about them, and they vastly increase the chance that he'll stay clean and also emotionally stable.
I'm happy to hear about religions on people's pages. I think you post about what moves you and it's good.
Yup, gardening community. Funny, since there really isn't much happening there.
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I also have met some others--In Portland! A few years ago I took the train from Vancouver to Oakland and stopped in Portland to see my ex's sister, and while I was there met a couple of online friends. One has drifted, but I still keep up with the other on FB and LJ. I think a big issue is age--keep in mind that "I am 67 going on 70" and that is old lady to some people, especially if they don't have good intergenerational relationships in their family and friends. But I might be on that train again some day, so maybe we can meet!
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For me, age has never been an issue...not now and not when I was younger. I do understand, though, that people tend to dismiss others who occupy either end of the age spectrum. Also, I thought you were my age. I'm 54.
For me, social class has been the issue that can make or break things. I'm something of a Boheme (my father's way of saying it). Some people appreciate that, and others really don't. :)
I think I'll go join that gardening comm.
I would have loved to see your snowy veggies!!! We're doing the kohls around here, too. Good thing I love 'em!!
oh PS...we are all meeting on Hilton Head next year for my mom's 80th birthday. While I'm there I want to rent a car and go see Pearl Fryar. I don't know if he is near you, but if he is, maybe we could have a cuppa joe.
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Social class--I spent my young days in the 60's-70's Berkeley-SF. Now I kind of blend into the environment here, but that's more on the outside than the inside. Would rejoice in your your vie bohéme.
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...and while you're rejoicing in my vie boheme, I will rejoice in your quirkiness. :)
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:(
it's this coming up summer.
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But let's not give up. My typical year pattern is to spend July 4th in SC and go to Chicago in mid July, staying until late August. (Also in Chicago in May and September, but dates are more variable. We'd planned a trip to Lake Superior this year in late July, but might not happen). But it's always possible things can change, and also that I'd be on the Vancouver-Oakland trail again ere long.
It will work, eventually!
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[hugs]
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Hugs, and hope your mid-week is...at least bearable!
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3. Still, better locked out than in.
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Mop picked up fear of thunderstorms from my sister's dog,. so when we're at the beach together in the summer and the booms start, the dog jumps in the bathtub and Mop goes in the dish cabinet. She can get herself out of that one, but only with much banging, not fun in the middle of the night.