A mixed bag
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Melanie Nathan O-blog-dee-o-blog-daThe Joke’s on Me
Published October 3, 2017 by Nan MykelWow! I came close to losing it tonight. My helper was visiting and I thought it would be funny to have a photo of a crocodile among the several photos on my gravatar. She helped me go ahead and make the crocodile my avatar so (I thought) whenever I had a particular kind of post I could use that one for my avatar.
Later, after that was completed, I happened to look at some of my comments and they ALL — back to the beginning of my blog about two years ago–had my picture as a crocodile! In case you’re wondering, this was almost the photo of me presented to the world with sweet blogs as well as raunchy ones:
So, in over reaction to 
my close call, I’ve at least temporarily changed it to me, in pink, tra la!
From The Onion 10-3-17
Published October 3, 2017 by Nan Mykel
NRA Says Mass Shootings Just The Unfortunate Price Of Protecting People’s Freedom To Commit Mass ShootingsDon’t call yourself pro-life… Reblog
Published October 1, 2017 by Nan MykelGeorge is crystal clear. Who can argue with this?
Don’t even think about calling yourself pro-life if…
- You support taking health insurance away from low income, sick, and disabled people.
- You support abolishing or cutting Medicaid (which covers HALF of all pregnant women and 45 million children).
- You support privatizing or cutting Medicare and Social Security.
- You want to abolish Planned Parenthood, which is NOT an abortion clinic (only 2% of their services are abortion-related) but provides healthcare (including pregnancy care) and birth control information to low income women.
- You’re OK with a president who allowed CHIP (a health insurance program for low income children who do not qualify for Medicaid) to expire, leaving millions of children uninsured.
- You support dismantling public schools.
- You think programs like Meals on Wheels and school lunches are a waste of taxpayer money.
- You think climate change is a hoax.
- You support fracking, drilling, and mining on our public lands.
- You believe in…
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SoCs Dew/do – Reblog
Published September 30, 2017 by Nan MykelWhat a lovely soul you have.
I’m not what you’d call delicious, [Freudian error — Religious!] but…
Published September 30, 2017 by Nan MykelI understand a large part of Trump’s base is evangelical — I’m surprised I haven’t read about any of them concerned that Trump may be the new Antichrist.
Wanting a God of my own understanding – A re-blog by Broken…yet Cherished
Published September 27, 2017 by Nan MykelI hear your honest struggle. A re-blog.
“The woman quietly watches the poodle family, and in her smile all memories are collected, the present and the past, all tenderness, all sorrow and longing. Her smile is without guile or deception, for it does not deny her bitterness and anger at a world without mercy. At a world in which we are executioners to ourselves as well as to others, and our own and others’ salvation as well. She has come home.” Burned Child Seeks the Fire by Cordelia Edvardson
I don’t know where I am in life. I am still in the present AND in the past and the two have not merged in a graceful space. There is no moment where I have accepted the past while looking forward to the future being grateful for the present. I don’t know what I think about God except that I don’t understand Him. I don’t understand what He…
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Ethics Complaint Against Trump Re NFL Kneelers
Published September 24, 2017 by Nan MykelThe Daly Kos reports that an ethics complaint has been filed against Donald Trump with the Office of Civil Ethics for his recommendation to NFL to fire any player who takes a knee.
I’ve always wondered about this photo:
The Gathering for d’Verse
Published September 21, 2017 by Nan MykelThe Gathering for d’Verse
Most of those attending the gathering were Ginko bilobas, the longest living tree species, tracing back millions of years as opposed to the thousands which measure homo sapien as a species. The gathering had been called by the Ginkos, out of concern for the more recent and vulnerable tree species. Ginkos were the hardiest of all.
“We can no longer put up with the desecration of our world,” an ancient one announced. “The cockroaches can stay, but humans must be exterminated at a faster rate. Best to be rid of the deadly human scourge than risk total destruction of our celestial home. All in favor?” Agreement rumbled throughout the forest. Then one spoke up.
“I’ve come to love the children that visit and value my shade. Must we extinguish those also?” It was a young Ginko who questioned. “Are they not innocent?” Silence settled throughout the forest but was soon followed by a bitter Arctic wind.
Lone ant seeks others
Moonlight kisses dead water
What was birdsong like?
What Finding Out My Dog Is Sick Has Taught Me – Re-blog from Being Lydia
Published September 19, 2017 by Nan MykelSo touching and brave not to run from your feelings. I so wish I had followed you example with all of my pets. I can’t help thinking a magszine devoted to pets would love to have this post.
First of all, I apologize for not posting sooner. Life kind of got away from me. I have been down with a cold turned bronchitis and spending time with Violet. Also, this has been a very difficult and emotional piece to write.
Last Saturday we took Violet to the vet. She had a lump in her throat that seemed to be growing, was not eating and had other symptoms that concerned us.
We were quite worried on the half hour drive to the vet. Violet is 13 years old and has several health conditions. We know she won’t live forever, but we also want to make sure she isn’t suffering.
The appointment showed that all of her lymph nodes are swollen and sore. The vet alluded to the fact this is not good and may very well be cancer. He took some samples and on Monday called to say that…
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