“I have the greatest stuff and you know what? I love golf. But if I were in the White House, I don’t think I’d ever see Turnberry again. I don’t think I’d ever see Doral again. I own 
Doral in Miami. I don’t think I’d ever see many of the places I have. I don’t think I’d ever see anything, I just want to stay in the White House and work my ass off and make great deals, right? Who’s gonna leave?”
A mixed bag
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Step outside – Reblogged poem
Published December 27, 2017 by Nan MykelWow and wow! Superior!
The doctor
who is 47 and wears a baseball cap
she doesn’t look her age, even her hands are unlined
but she knows her stuff, telling me, it’s a virus
got into you, maybe by the loosest thread and working its way up
attacked your spleen like, a well placed fist will split even hard skin
opening up secrets, spilling them like spaghetti squash, reveals its jewel
thumbing through test results, her eyes raised imperceptably
we both joked at the irony of finding a virus, good news
by then I had, a long list of debtors, thinner wrists, curled with many knots, my mouth was parched from staying open
who knew I’d learned so well, the art of begging and beseachment
and the phone, if it were not disconnected, would not have rung because I’d found out
those who stand in faded ink on birth certificate, are not interested in…
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Not Vulnerable!?
Published December 27, 2017 by Nan MykelThe Trump administration is prohibiting officials at the nation’s top public health agency from using a list of seven words or phrases — including “fetus” and “transgender” — in official documents being prepared for next year’s budget.
Policy analysts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta were told of the list of forbidden words at a meeting Thursday with senior CDC officials who oversee the budget, according to an analyst who took part in the 90-minute briefing. The forbidden words are “vulnerable,” “entitlement,” “diversity,” “transgender,” “fetus,” “evidence-based” and “science-based.”
In some instances, the analysts were given alternative phrases. Instead of “science-based” or “evidence-based,” the suggested phrase is “CDC bases its recommendations on science in consideration with community standards and wishes,” the person said. In other cases, no replacement words were immediately offered. (My emphases).
Source By Lena H. Sun and Juliet Eilperince in Washington Post
So now we’re going to use science, considering community WISHES?
Restaurant Etiquette
Published December 27, 2017 by Nan MykelNew info to me!
FIX YOUR OWN HAMBURGER!
Published December 27, 2017 by Nan Mykel
I didn’t know until I looked it up that a federal law allows waitpersons to be paid only half the minimum wage. The restaurant owners must have a powerful lobby, because The Trump Labor Department now wants to give control of waitpersons’ tips to their bosses. It’s one of Trump’s vengeful moves to undo Obama’s safeguards. Oh wait–Trump owns restaurants too, doesn’t he.
So, What Now? (A reblog)
Published December 26, 2017 by Nan MykelIt requires a lifetime of re-education, I fear, Good question and observations.
I have mulled over this topic for the past couple of weeks, as one man (and few women) after another has lost his job, credibility, and respect with accusations and admissions of sexual harassment and assault. My first thought through all this has been “They are really lucky I am not their mother!!!!”
My husband used to assess low and moderate risk convicted sex offenders, usually those who had committed crimes against children, for their suitability for treatment. We know from research that the sooner those folks are integrated back in the community and have jobs and stability, along with ongoing therapy and careful monitoring by their probation officers, the less likely they are to re-offend.
What do we do now with the Al Frankens, Roy Moores, and John Conyers of this country? How do we heal, and promote inclusivity for all our citizens? I wonder if the model of Truth…
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DIALOGUE WITH MY SHADOW
Published December 26, 2017 by Nan MykelN: I don’t understand this shadow thing so well, even tho I may write about it.
S: I think I’ve caught up with you. I’ve gobbled you up.
N: You mean like, I’m 75% shadow now?
S: More like 90%.
N: No, wait…You get rid of your shadow by claiming/owning up to it.
S: You admit that the shadow part is you.
N: But…I have some excuses…
S: You can’t recast your whole life at–how old did you say you were?
N: Maybe there’s reincarnation. I’ll have a chance to do better…
S: You’e pitiful.
N: Is feeling sorry for myself me or you?
S: Remember; same thing.
N: Oh alright. I feel sorry for myself for being me.
S: You got it!
Poetry: a reblog by Bethany
Published December 26, 2017 by Nan MykelHonesty and wisdom reblogged:
The Danger of ‘Survival of the Fittest’ in Society-reblog
Published December 22, 2017 by Nan MykelRight on target, well-crafted and presented. A good shot in the arm!
Tony’s Interview Feature
Published December 22, 2017 by Nan MykelExcellent.
If there is one thing that I have learned while writing interview features on my blog is that in every walk of life for someone dealing with a mental illness, the story is different. Our stories are what define us, and hopefully, make us better people in the end.
I always imagined telling the story of someone much like myself, and in truth, I have a real affinity for stories. It was amazing the number of people willing to have me share their story.
When I first met Tony, it was on my blog, and over the course of just a short time, he shared pieces of his experience within my blog posts. When the opportunity came to share the major parts of his story, Tony jumped at the chance to be featured on The Bipolar Writer. Here is the story of one human being and his journey from…
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