KDD: Some of my Favorite Things 07.23.06 11;51 a.m

I have been awake since dawn,
Still tired,As I sit here & yawn.

I am sitting here in a slumberous state,
Knowing, today, there is a lot on my plate.

Several Guest to depart,
and arrive today,
Hundreds will stay.

Why, would anyone want to come here ,
In the Summer Time?
To Lodge and Dine?
Don't understand!,
Wouldn't they rather, be near Water and sand?

For me, that would be the case,
The Beech is my Favorite place.
I am " one with the Sea,
Totally at peace,
You see.

I am the Water sign,
The " Fish & a Pisces ,
Also love Autum , Hot apple Cider and an Ocean Breeze

Other things, that appeal to my senses,
Is sitting by a fireplace, on a cold winter night,
Sipping Hot coco,
Playing in the snow,
The smell of Christmas trees and Pine,
These, are some favorite things of mine.

Mentioning this,
Reminds me of the classic,
The Sound of Music,
There is a piece,
That Julie Andrews did Sung,
"My Favorite Things",
smiles, it brung
.
She has a beautiful Voice,
and the Story is True,
its Scary,
what, The Vantrap Family Went Through.
What a frightening time,
There lives, were at risk & really on the line.
They were a Talented Family,
Writing about the Sound of Music,
& my Favorite Things,
I had not intend,
I wasn't even sure,if A Kdd, I could send.!

I thought, I had nothing to say,
Nothing to ad,
Nothing to write today.

Anyway, not sure, why, here, Reservations are made,
I do not particularly like Arizona,
Does not get a high grade.
I haven't yet, made a connection,
and there is way too much sun.!
I would not like, Rain or fog,
and be in the Northwest,
somewhere, in between, would be ideal,
Would be best.

Don't get me wrong,
There are a fewpeople , that I am close with,
& know well,
Its just hot as hell! lol lol

I just prefer, cooler weather, , some rain,
the Change of Seasons,,
That I truly do miss,
Snowfall at Christmas,
cool brisk air , and autom leaves , colorful & crisp!

How are you all?
On this Sunday July twenty-third?
Haven't heard from you,
Haven't heard a word!

Well, Darrell, did hear from you,
Yet, Jeff and Tina, not from you two!

I was thinking about recently,
Why, do I just write to only you three?
I use to write some Poems on my Braille & speak,
Can't retrieve those,
Its dead,
and doesn't make a peep. (:
I never wrote, what we refer as, KDD's
Before, Late February, you see.

There, very personal and my inner most thoughts,
In my mind,
To those I completely trust,
don't have to worry about what I do & say. (:
& brighten my day.

There, are others I do trust and keep in touch,
Yet, not as much.

I know, matter, what I have done or said,
You three, will accept me, I suppose,
Even when, I am not always a good friend,
& come out not smelling like a Rose. lol

I am afraid, I will be rejected,
Or someone, will twist & manipulate,
Things that I done and said,

Perhaps, some day,
I will disclose & reveal,
& write KDD's,
things I truly do feel,
To others whom are important to me,
Yet, for now, its just you three.

The Afternoon is near,
How are you all,
Friends, so dear?

What if anything, do you have to say for yourself,
are you in good spirits and in good health? (:
What is happening there?
Write,if you care to share!
Do take care,
Do stay well,
Stay cool,
Its hot as hell.
Have A Super Sunday!

KDD: Last KDD Single 05.30.06 6;59 a.m

A KDD or News,
Won't be sent your way,
Too much to do today!

The Bank, Osco Drug and Safeway to go,
Lots to take on our trip, you know?

Not just for Boston,
But, San Diego too,
Two packed Suitcases we need to have ready,
Before we leave,
As well, as our rent check for our Landlord Steve.

Today, is my last day single,
On the West Coast,
and 4, on the East,
Looking forward to Friday night's Feast,
A French Restaurant near the Hotel,
I am sure, it wil be very nice,
, all will go very well

Okay my friends, do take care,
If you like, do send a reply,
Later, the computers will be shut down,
So, call to say goodbye.

Tina we will see you, Friday night,
Can't wait!
& Jeff and Keri,
WE will miss you mate! (:

So, sending this on my way,
and you all have a wonderful Tuesday. (:

KDD: Pondering Marriage 04.03.06 2;06 pm

I am not doing too well today,
Our Wedding, is exactly two months away.
The 3rd of June,
It will be here soon.

Though, I am excited,
I am nervous about being Wed.

Darrell, I know, your the one, I want in my life,
Definitely, look forward to being your wife.

Yet, my nerves are a bit frazzled,
Though, I should be dazzled,
Filled with joy, and excitement inside,
My stomach, is taking a roller coaster ride.
Have butterflies & its in knots,
My nerves are actually shot.

I am not sure why, I feel this way,
I have been looking forward to this day,
For a very long time, as I sigh,
But, why?
What is wrong with me?
I love youDarrell ,
Don't you see?

Maybe, because the statistics are so high,
at least 50 %, divorce, say goodbye,
Never be friends, again,
Can never recall, never remember, when,
There, was a time, when they were in love,
When, they had faith in god above,
In each other,
& in their self,

Had more then wealth.
Had faith, dedication, loyalty,
& love in their hearts,
Said, death till us part,

So, what happens,
What goes wrong?

Is it like Don Mcclaines song,
The music only lasts for so long,
The "music dies"?
People aren't always wise.!

I know, we have what it takes,
To make it last,
Put our pasts behind,
Our future, is on my mind.

I need to unwind and relax,
Yet, have things to do,
This is true.

Though, I have not gotten as much done today,
Because, I have felt this way.
and woke up late,
Needed my rest,
That was best!

I have been lagging,
Dragging for days.
I actually, got some decent sleep last night,
So, I should be feeling alright?

Any advice, you can send my way,
So, I can feel better,
Before the Wedding day?

I do need to go,
I need to clean the kitchen well,
It looks like hell,
I need to cleanit & the living room,
Scrub counters, mop and sweep,
Then, pack the junk , we do keep!

Can't get it done all in one day,
Do a little each day.

Tonight, we are going to H & r Block ,
To do our taxes,
We are cutting it close,
But, will meet the deadline,
We, will be fine.

I was not going to write or call,
Was not going to say anything at all!

Already felt crappy,

Did not want to feel worse,

Knew, you would feel sad, not happy!

So, here you are,
Its on your way,
Do take care & have a good day.

KDD: Man landing on the moon,War and Show Theme 07.20.06 12;38 pm

Today, you each received an individual KDD,
to You from me. (:
I wanted to make them personal ized,
Hope, your message,Was a pleasant surprise?

Each, suited your Life and your needs,
Hope, you did read,
& not much mail, you have to weed,
Read or delete,
stay cool,
and get out of this heat!

Hope, there not too many issues, your struggling with today?
Is your hair getting gray?
if you are,Hope you can find,
Some peace of mind,
that your not alone,
You can share,
With those who truly do care.

Its 10;36,
almost noon,
Did you know, 37 years ago today,
Man landed on the moon?

This Event I vaguely recall,
I was only 5 after all !

It frightens me,
What's happening in the Middle East,
Don't you agree?
I think, in the near future,
World War Three, will Occur,
Its bad enough, that we have War on Foreign Land,
Yet, on our Soil,It will be worse, You understand!
I am concerned, When, the U.S Takes action,
What will be done
We perhaps, will have another 9-11,
That, we will have to face
It will be a very scary Time and Place.*

Noone has won on either side,
Already too many have died,
Yet, we are at the point of no return,
Can't go back,
The Terrorists,we will have to attack!

Things are looking Grim,
I wonder, Bin Laiden,
When, will they capture him?

Peace, will never exist,
If others, will continue to be angry and hate
For what another does or believe,
& others do grieve.

Our troops,
Protect us and defend,
Support we all should send.

Not much going on, here today, at Hyatt,
Its very quiet.
That is why I do have time,
to write this,for great friends of mine.

I am trying to find a song,
I need some help,
It is taken too bloody long,
Things may not be what they seem,
I am looking for a show Theme,
Yet, I can not find one,
& this is not much fun
I am trying to find a song Titled " Feel so good",
Assist me,if you would?
If you could?

Something else, I will have to find,
Anything else come to mind?

When, I was googling,!
I tried to search and got frustrated,
sometimes, think, these search engines
Are over rated!

This should be an easy task,
Not too much to ask,
I don't want to download music,
Just a bloody song,
I want to pick! lol

I need a long instrumental list,
That is my only request,
What song is best ?
Jeff, we don't want your theme,
from Mission impossible ,
This is Crazy
This is bull!
I don't want too by Music off the net,
This is annoying me,
Making me upset!

You know, what I discovered though,
Did you know?
Napster again is Free
and there is also a site,
Called Music 123,
Tina, I think you would especially like,
& you should Check it out,
Go over there,
Music123.com,
& see, what it is about!

I have a bad taste in my mouth,
and again feel Cold,
Don't know why,
Maybe, just getting old.
My hands are cold to the touch
& sometimes, I don't think, I know much.

Its now, 11;22,
& better go,
Have work to do
should get on my way,
Going to try & order Groceries,
From Safeway.
Do take care
& have a super day. (:

Today's KDD: Pigtails and Nancy Drew

Its 10;04on Sunday, May six,
Listening to Kim's music mix,
Her Blast from the Past, the year, is 1972,
I was 8,, that was true.

This was a very good year for me,
Finally off the Patterning program you see,
I was in Third Grade
Many strides, I had made.
I could now, skip and run,
Was really able to have fun.

I learned to do much that year; swim, multiplication tables, and to
divide,
And, my two-wheeler bike, I could finally ride,
Felt like I did win,
Succeeded on the Patterning program, and Could finally ride my Schwin,
A purple bike,with a horn, purple flowers on a basket of white,
And also, was in Brownies and began to write.

I had pigtails and two front teeth missing, and loved Nancy Drew,
and the hardy Boys,
Toys, like the Slinky and the Light brite,
Played with an Easy Bake Oven and flew a kite.

And Green was my favorite color,not blue.
I had chores to do,
like clean my room and take out the trash,
And, I was good at the 50 yard dash,
I'd help rake leaves, and after, we would jump in the pile,

I love to whistle and smile.
I loved to sing and play basketball,
And my favorite season, was still fall
And of course, was not very tall

Also, started to listen to music and played Kick the can,
That year, felt like, my life, really began,
Before that, so much of my time,on Patterning, and I could now really
play,
Have no regrets, has had significant impact,on who I am today.

How about you ,
Do you recall, 1972 ?
You were, younger then I , all 3 of you,
Jeff, you were 6 and Tina and Darrell under two.

Right now, She is playing Bred,
Wish, I was in bed,
Love David Gates , well his music does blend.
Once again, Housework, I need to get done,
Maybe, go for awalk in the sun,
And,not sure what else today, enjoy the weekend,
How about you friend.?

KDD: What if, I created cards for Hallmark? 12.20.06 10;21 a.m

Once again, I think a KDD, I cannot Compose,
and I am feelling a little cold,
but not my hands,feet and nose.

It is chilly, but not According to " Tell Me",
It says, its Seventy!
We all know, that is Incorrect,
that, I am not a tech,
and , I can not configure Router's and Program,
Nor Professionally sing and send a telegram,
Nor work for Hallmark,
Or be Dale's Assistant on Cooking in the dark.

I am definitely sentimental & sappy,
I like to write and make people happy,
Write about any Event or occasion
Anywhere, like here,in the Valley of the sun!(

I don't have the ability to professionally Create,
My pieces are,not that great.

I love to make people smile and Laugh,
maybe, I could write Cards, for One's Anniversary,
for someone's Better half?,
Or Maybe, for someone,who wants to break up and say goodbye?,
That,wants to kick their Partner to the curb and make them cry?
, cannot directly, tell them, they need space,
Much rather, give them encouragement and see a smile on one's face.

I'd rather, write a card supporting someone in time of need,
and bring humor, to what they reed,
Would rather, empathize, with one, at a time of grief or loss,
When, one is ill, or need a card for their Boss.

I'd rather, write about someone going through cancer or a terminal
Illness,
Or about someone missing a friend,who had moved out west?
I'd write about any subject or issue,
& probably some, would need a tissue,
to wipe the teers away from their eyes,
Or reflect, on the things I say that are wise?

I do not know about all this?,
This is rubbish & bogus!(:

Don't ask me how I began to write about this subject,
& Tina, hope you don't get intoa wreck,
along the way,
&, I know, your not leaving until later today,
hope the bus trip is smooth & uneventful ,
that you find something to do, like Knit something from wool?,
Something cozy and & warm,
That, all you passenger's, endure the storm,
that you arrive to Your Mom's Tomorrow Thursday,
that Grayhound, does not lose your luggage along the way!

Hope you & your Mom Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the Holiday Season,
& call us, you do not need a reason

Perhaps, I could write messages like Mountain Wings,
Maybe, hope it will bring ?,
Maybe, I could find things to inspire,
Or write a novel, that one, would enjoy reading sitting by a fire,
Leisurely sipping their Coffee, Coco, wine,
or mixed drink,
and help them escape, when, they don't want to think,
After along hard day, or want to Have a little paradise,
Want to get away, from work, or any Mice?
Or anyone, who is not being nice,
Evil and Mean,
Or want to read a thriller on Halloween
.
However, I have done a reality check,
I am, really dealing with a full deck,
Though, I don't always like my hand,
You all understand?,
and I love some shows on TV Land,
love walking on the beach, & wiggle my feet in the sand.
Okay, now, it's the 8 O'clock hour
& you all know, I like to sing in the shower,,
and I have never listened to Steve Bower,
Though, I sometimes like smooth Jaz
and I know, sometimes, I can be a real spaz,
Very spastic,
and I like to analyze and see what makes people tic.
When, I get home from work , I talk a mile a minute,
I like to check E-mail & surf the net
I don't like to talk on the phone,right away,
Since, on days I work,I am on the phone all day,
Though,I like to know, how you all are, how things are with you?
On the Phone or M S N,
Try & connect, before 10. (:
Not many staff, we have here, at the Hotel,
&,its too early, for you to receive your Dell,& we only have 6
Housekeeper's &3 Supervisor's,
& tomorrow night, we are hoping to go to Winter Haven not "Furs",
"Golden Caralle " or Cracker Barrel "
& we will not sing Christmas Carols, but, look at the Lights,
& Have Coco, when, get home at the end of the night,
I will wear my Gloves,
Won't carry Candles or Doves,
and we won't do the Hay ride, but instead walk,
& have fun, stroll and talk. (:

Hoping to borrow the car, from Jeff, your In-laws,
Dougie & Cinda,will go, no booties,on their paws
Hope Keri's Mom has new Tires on the car,
that, one, can see, the beautiful stars,
It would be cool and Hope we all can fit,
In the car, room,for all 6 of us, to sit
Well, this does not include the dogs Cinda and Dougie,
it would be fun, to take a Horse and Buggy,
It would be romantic too,
& this KDD, is almost through!
Tonight

I need to pack things we will take
and also cookies, going to bake.,
I am going to bake regular sugar
some chocolate chip Sugar free
only for , you Jeff,not Darrell, or me.
Not even Keri, David or Brian,
they can have from the regular batch,
Jeff, you get your own special stash,
All will have a wonderful aroma,
and Jeff, I do not want you to go into a diabetic coma
or your blood sugar numbers to go sky high,
& you to die,
for you to stay within a good range, and stay on track,
That you will be able to enjoy our visit and get good rest,
&, that you will not have any problems, when, time, for your blood to
test,
When, you prick your finger,
For any lasting effects of what you ate linger,
When, you use your "one touch",
Want you to stay healthy very much.

Baby, its cold out there,
There,is a chil in the air
I dislike that song, It,I don't like to hear,
& occasionally,, I like wine or a mixed drink,not beer.
Its now, almost 9;30,
& we will take a suitcase that is stirdy,
& one,on wheels,
I am not going to bring, a skirt, dress, Nylons or heels
In addition, to clothes & cookies, will bring Bread,
Will bring, Dougie's toys & food, so he can be fed,
Last week, we got the bread not sure why
& this, can you reply?
It is lonely & slow,
& wish we could get some Christmas snow.

Please, do write,
maybe, we will talk tonight?
Have a little Chat?, Maybe, Dougie, will Bark?,
& tomorrow around, 10;15, meet you at 6 th & Park,
right near the U of A
spend the rest of the day,,
Go to Darrell's Appointment do not know what else we will do
But, that is okay, love spending time,with people like you,
Nothing much we have to do,just time to spend,
With people who are more like family, then friends.

Its now, 9;29,
Not ringing are the phone lines,
Or the radio,
Yet, I am still going to go
This is 4 pages,
and our Christmas Packages, are coming in stages,
Hope, most we get today,, ,Like from " Everything smells,
Or from Mom, my gifts with Bells,
,,
Darrell, your gifts from Mom,Bells,there are None,
and this Kdd,is done. (:

DDD: Screaming Bag of Cats

My name is Darrell Shandrow.  I am Karen's husband.  I help her maintain the Karen's Corner blog.  I and a small group of others have been enjoying Karen's Daily Doses (KDD) she has been sending us via e-mail for more than 14 months now.  I am so glad she decided to post some of them for the entire world to see.  Once in awhile, others in the group have created their own "daily doses".  Mine are, of course, called Darrell's Daily Dose (DDD). 

 

Yesterday, while working, I saw a post from a customer about how troubleshooting a particularly challenging technical issue was like a "screaming bag of cats".  The visual from that was incredibly hillarious!  I decided to get it out of my system by writing a DDD.  You'll see how it has turned into something of a statement concerning the human rights of the blind with respect to our need for equal access to technology.   I welcome all comments to either Karen's or my blog. You may also e-mail me at editor@blindaccessjournal.com. 

 

It is now May 5, 2007,

and we are not in Heaven,

It is after noon at 12:57.

Today the weather is nice,

not too hot but not cold as ice,

Try Serotek System Access that would be my advice.

Yesterday I saw something funny,

While I was working and earning money.

A customer wrote a forum post,

Unintended but comedy he did make the most.

A VPN he was trying to fix,

but he was not running UNIX,

nor was he configuring a Pix,

and I saw his post well before six.

He said troubleshooting a VpN was like a "screaming bag of cats",

not like a squirming box of rats,

nor ten thousand screeching blind bats,

not even like a flying gnat.

This made me laugh,

Caused me to write more than a paragraph.

The visual in my head is absolutely crazy,

It is not at all hazy,

Those screaming cats certainly would not be lazy.

Imagining a bunch of cats in a huge bag,

Tails they would most certainly wag.

But the wagging isn't at all like a dog,

or even like a hog.

No, it is more like a swish made by the cats tail,

If in a bag it would be without fail,

They'd be screaming out of here please due us bail,

We are not the U.S. mail,

we don't want to ride the light rail,

nor on a boat sail,

and we are not whales.

We are independent cats,

Some skinny others fat,

Nor are we hats.

Us you can't just ship,

nor whip,

and this bag we will rip,

and definitely do not give us any lip!

We want out of this bag right now,

If you don't know we will show you how,

You do not have to trade stocks on the Dow.

Louder and louder we scream,

not for ice cream,

and not as a team.

Freedom is what we seek,

and we are not weak,

but we will not stay in this bag for a week,

Into the light we shall one day peak,

for we are not freaks.

Our cat brethren we must rejoin,

not toss a coin,

but maybe some of us do live in Desmoins.

But on we scream and fight,

Truly organize someday we just might,

and we may just bite,

for access to the world and equal participation are our right!

We must be able to read every last byte!

Now we are listening to the Eighties Vault,

On the show goes without hault.

It is on ACB Radio Interactive,

and we the blind must never be passive.

It is not the end of the world as we know it,

and we must not have a fit,

but never must we quit,

nor do as we are often told and just sit,

No, we must be a big hit.

Sometimes accessibility issues are a "screaming bag of cats",

But on the head we must not accept those pats.

All the same we must get out of our confining bag,

and never let the rest of the world impose a gag,

nor let our rights to equal access lag,

From the challenges we must not sag,

but the bad guys we sometimes must tag.

For the cats and the dogs are fighting more,

The battle for equal access is sometimes an outright war,

Most of the blind are still poor,

and some think accessibility is a bore,

The issues just are not core,

To us many still refuse to open the door,

Access is not just a favor,

and the capabilities of the blind are not folklore.

Equal access we must be granted,

For it sometimes we have ranted,

But we hope the seeds of change are being planted.

Better accessibility can bring us more jobs,

so we can purchase food such as corn cobbs,

and into the office use our key fobs,

and on that radio gear turn those knobs,

and jobs from us inaccessibility sometimes robbs.

So, the challenges ahead of us all are great,

We manage our own fate,

and must show the entire world that we do rate!

If they can't get out of that bag, those screaming cats would certainly dye,

We must listen to their cry,

Never be shy.

A "screaming bag of cats", the accessibility concerns can be,

and our assistive technology comes at such a high fee,

We can't help it we are unable to see,

We must all accept the challenge, you and me.

KDD: The Shower Cast 09.25.06 8;03 a.m

Can't believe, I did A shower cast Man,
Do you all want to hear, how it all began?
Do you wonder?
Time Constraints, we were under.

Saturday night, I was gathering music for Today'sShow,
A partial list, we had,But, bed, we had to go!
Yesterday, we both had to work,
and did not have as much time to plan,right?
Then, we listen to Marlaina,last night.

The program , really touched and moved me,
Did not gather any more music, you see!
The topic, made me cry and tugged at my heart, for two hours long,
So, that is why, did not come up with more songs!

Then, I began at 8,
But, Darrell, was worried,It was getting late!

Songs, we needed about six,
Wanted to play a wonderful mix,
and wanted to record too,
Have a great,presentation, when, we were through!

I wanted, to do more,
, Darrell reminded me, I had to get up at 4,
very early, we had to rise,
& that,is how you got the shower surprise. lollol

So, that,is how it did Evolve,
Problem Solved!

However, it began as a joke,
Did not mean, really, what , I did say,
Can't believe, it, he did play.

We wanted to get to bed within the hour,
Still wanted to record a message,
& needed a shower,
Only 30 seconds, it was supposed to be,
Was not even going to hear me,
The recording was supposed to be of the shower,
& let the water run,
Embarrased!, but now, its done!

As Hall & Oats, say,
Maybe, some things, are better Left Unsaid,
Like Shower Casts, Daily Downloads,
& pillow talk in bed?

I think so!,
What do you think of the show and the shower Cast,
Would like to know?

More information, I would like to find,
ON Marlaina's Guest last night,
The one about, Grief, do you know the web site?
On that Lady Kim, can you provide?
About, the griefing process & loss of a Dog Guide?

Many of us, need support,
to cope with the loss of such a special friend,
So, we can carry on and mend.

If you sit hear & cry, and shed a tear
Did not mean to do that to you,
I am here for you,
& see, you through.

Call or write,
& convey,
Will listen, to anything, you have to say,
On any subject, any time,
Hope, you all are doing fine,
Today,
Enjoyed, the music we did play,
& have a wonderful day!

KDD: Feelling Sentimental 10.04.06 12;45 pm

A KDD you are waiting to appear,
and in your In-box land,
Yet, don't have creativity today,understand?,

The thoughts just can not be found,
Maybe, they are burried in ashes or in the leaves in the ground?
Maybe, they vanished in thin air?,
Doesn't mean, that I don't care!

Perhaps, they vanished into the sky,
Or lying on the Beech?,
My creative thoughts,just can't reach.
They drifted out to sea,
So, that is why, I sent the other messages, you see.

I knew that, when I woke today,
That somehow, they are suppressed,
So, thought sending the Net Hug messages, would be best?
For, If I couldn't create,
Something, of my own,
I can still let my thoughts and feelings be known,
so much better, be said,
Then, the thoughts, in my head!
With much more ease & eloquence ,
Then, anything, I will ever sent
I am a sentimental Fool, some may say,
Yet, hope all these messages, brightened your day,

& diminish stress and your worries for the day?
That, these words, can help just enough,
When, times are tough,
When, your in debt,
Or can't access the net,
Or overloaded with work,
Have a huge pile,
Or can't find a file,
I will walk that mile,
On your side,
When, your computer has died,
Or your Boss has gotten on your case,
Or you lost a message,
That went into cyberspace!

if Children do not do what they are told,
Or you feel miserable, have a cold,
Or have the flu,
Feeling hopeless, don't know what to do,
When, you have a fever & Chills,
Tired of popping Pills,
Struggle to pay the Bills,
When, you can't sleep,
No matter how much you try,
Or if you feel like your going to cry
and noone seems kind,
or you can't seem to unwind,
& relax,
or send a Fax,
Feeling beat,
Too many E-mails, most need to delete,
Place the ones you want to keep,in a folder,
Burdens, try not to shoulder,
Take on what you can handle,
Remember, I light the candle,
it will burn bright.
,When, your in darkness, alright?

Don't always, believe, what you have red,
& don't be angry when you go to bed.

Certain, Net Hugs messages, I did chose,
Much too sentimental, I suppose?,
perhaps, I should not speak my mind,
and my feelings in my heart, should not be on display,
or not write about not being here tomorrow,
Yet, Just live for today!

I don't want you to feel sad and feel sorrow,
Rather, happiness,
& to feel blessed,
To have gratitude for everything,
That Life Brings,
to appreciate,
know, that the bad times will pass,
The good times will last,
and the days, go way too fast!

alone, you are not,
& each day lessons to be taught,
Things to learn,
Money to earn,
Stranger's to helpon the street,
New Friends, to meet,

That,just a smile,
Will last a while,
will Go a long way,
work hard,
But, also do play.

That when you talk on the phone,
Your smile can be heard,
Don't always have to say a word,
Sometimes, its much better,
To listen then talk,
To empathize & support,
To love and comfort ,
To give a helping hand,
When needed ,
I have given to much advice,
& too sentimental,in this message, you do receive,
too much, I did say ?
Hope, I did not ruin your day?

So, I think, I will go,
Before, this is any longer, you know?
Three pages I wrote,
Was supposed to be a little note,
Not sure, why, I am in this frame of mind, this state?
Sorry, this is late.!
Do take care,
& if these messages don't make you smile,
delete the file,
In the trash, okay?
Yet, do hope this & the other's,
Make your day.

Last KDD today: Me,myself and I 09.26.06 12;35 pm

If, I were to write a Book,
It may be titled " PJ's & Slippers",
Won't be writing about the Big Dipper,
Or Floating Obstacles in space,
Or toxic waste,
Or The Green house Effect,
Or even Glen Beck.

If, I would write this book,
One would be able to look,
Have an up close & personal View of me,
Yes, this would be the title of my Autobiography!

Some say, I should write one,
That, it would be an interesting Read,
Not, the life I lead,
Yesterday, or today,
Would not have any thing of value to say,
Not like I am a Celebrity,
Or have achieved Success for myself,
Or acquired any wealth.

Its not like, I was Miss Congeniality,
Or a comedian or an Athlete,
or a farmer, who produced a new healthy kind of wheat.

Its not like, I had friends in school,
Was considered a geek,
Not at all cool.

Never had many friends and did not date,
Until late,
One of those late Bloomer's,
Never gossip or spread Roomer's.
I have only dated, a few Guys,
Before becoming Darrell your wife,
See. Don't lead an interesting life.

There are things, that I have done,
That have been rewarding and fun,
and that others may be proud of,
& think, much I have achieved,
Metals, from U.S.A.B.A I have received,
In races I have run,
But, nothing else , I have won.

I have had to overcome many obstacles,
and its been a rocky Road,
Have had a Heavy load,
Just as you all have had too.

We all, have become stronger, through the process,
Each day, do our best!

What does not kill us, makes us stronger,right?
After being in Darkness, we can see the light.!
find hope,
Even when, we think, we can't cope!

So, If
I ever write ,
Do you think more,
Then, you three, would read ?
and the Life, I had led,
or, stop while I am ahead,
not to even start ,
and ever get this project underway,
Or even send this message, today?

If, I ever write a novel,
I will tell,
Write about my Dreams, my Fears,
My work experience,
Like Working at Sears,
Or at Hyatt,
About being on Dozen's of diet's.

I will write about how to find hope,
how to cope,
When, you think you lost it all,
Or how, I had a ball,
& about the Seasons,
& how I love Fall.

How to take a risk, a chance,
How much I love to sing and dance,
and the Dance Marathons I have been in,
To raise Money,
& How, I met my Honey.

How, I spent most of my life in Jersey,
other places too,
how I grew
and the person I have become today.

How I had to travel Cross the country ,
In January of 95,
and soon after, I did arrive,
Darrell, we did met,
and for the first time, I was on the net.
Learning to use E-mail,
In Modem Speed,
& Braile did learn to read. .
and how, I met you tina Then,
Jeff, you two years ago,
How you all are Family, you know?

I could write, about my Family and 3 Dog Guides,
Wonderful Dial-a-ride,
and,how, now, that I am totally blind,
Love Roller Coaster rides!

How I love Horror movies now,
to read Mysteries,
Music and an Ocean Breeze!

I could write about What makes me laugh,
and chapters , about my Better Half?

I could write a page or two,
About, PJ's and Slipper's ,
What makes me chipper,
What I am passionate about,
What I doubt,
What concerns I have after 9-11,
& maybe, do some introspection,
& figure out why I am scared to die & go to heaven?

How, I will miss those ,
I leave Behind,
Other things, on my mind?

Interesting Title,
Wouldn't you say?
Would wear PJ's & Slippers, every day,
All day long,
Not just when,
I was sick,or something, was wrong.!
I would wear them,not just at night,
To work,
Not just when, I had the flu.
I love things, worn and Old,
Love things, warm and dry,
Love how, it feels to the touch,
Love my Family and Friends,
So very much!
This is wicked long,
& did not think I could write anything today,
feelling sick,
& not having the best day.

But, then, I began to type,
and it took on a life of its own,
set the tone,
as it often does,
Once its complete.
Its now 12;32,Feel run down,
Tired and like I have the flu,
How are you?

KDD: SStress and Life a decade ago 05.15.06 12;16 pm

This was a very stressful time for us, for me. When, i wrote this, it was
19 days before the Wedding, Dougie ,my Golden Retriever Guide Dog was still
recovering from Eye Surgery and I also had dermatitis. I got this bad
rash, a few days after, Jeff and Family came down to hang out. I had an
allergic reaction to the lotion, keri gave me, while we were out in the sun,
swimming and all in the pool. This is what I wrote.

This is the second draft of the KDD,
My computer had crashed, you see,
Just as I was leaving to go,
To my Doctor's appointment ,
A message I was going to sent,
and it did crash,
It was dead as a doornail,
So, lost my Kdd,
did not have time to send mail.

I have a headache,
and after I complete this,
A nap I will take.

I have had 4 sleepless nights,
In a row,
Makes one irritable & grumpy you know?

I still have the rash
Really bad,
It is still driving me mad!
I do not notice a significant difference ,
Yet, I have a little relief,
A little less itchy and not as tense.

Anyway, in the last couple days,
I have not said as much,
Haven't wanted to stay in touch,
As much,
Phone or write,
As you know, not feeling right.

Needless-to-say, some things have not been said,
Or mentioned,
Of things I have done.

12 years ago yesterday, I became a College Graduate,
& 9 months later,
Darrell & I did met

Who would have thought a person can change your life,
and in 19 days,
I will become your wife.

Once, I never knew you all existed,
Know you were living & the life you led,
I was on one side of the Country,
Then I moved,
& friends we came to be.

Life is mysterious,
Filled with twist & turns along the way,
You never know, when you will meet a stranger,
Some day,
That impacts your life,
& a connection you make,
Soon, there is a bond there,
& you care.

There are some, you meet who don't change you,
& there are others, you can not relate too ,
By the things they say and do.

Then, there are some who form footprints on your heart,
and know your good friends,
Not a foe,
You know?

Perhaps, a philosopher, I should be,
But, I instead, have a psychology degree.

Yes, I majored in Human Studies,
People I like to watch,
Of course, not in the same way,
As I did when I had partial sight,
Yet, still do it, still today!

The visual aspects I no longer, recognize,
Can see a genuine person,
Someone who is wise.

I can see someone who is troubled ,
Or in a hardship,
Feeling lost,
and having difficulty in relationships.

I am one who likes to listen more then talk,
Will tune in to others,
When on my way to & from work,
Or out on a walk.

Sometimes, I would rather watch a person,
Then, they, ask about me,
Don't find me that interesting.
& I don't like to disclose much,
Until feel comfortable & at ease,
Once I know you,
It's a breeze.

Then, I am a motor mouth,
and yap too much,
Whenever I keep in touch,
If, on the phone, one hears it in my tone,
& even on what I do convey,
In these KDD's,
That I send each day!

It is odd that I am in a sentimental state,
Knowing I don't feel that great!
Perhaps, because I was reflecting on where I was,
A decade ago,
& the effects others have on me, you know?,
In a positive way,
and you all do that each & every day.

Well, enough on that topic,
The clock does tic,
It is now 11:51,
and there are things that do need to be done.

Yet, don't think I will do much today,
Tomorrow, back to work I go,
Want to feel better you know?

Today, it will be hot and reach 105,
Glad, I don't work out in the sun,
That, wouldn't be fun.

I am going to try & get some rest if I can,
Still itch like crazy,
So, yes, I am going to be lazy.

So, that means, for the rest of the week,
A slacker I can not be,
Have lots to do,
Before Darrell & me,
Depart on the 31 st of May,
3 days later, our Wedding Day!
Do take care,
& have a marvelous Monday,
Call or write if you have anything to say.
If not,
Still have a good day.

KDD: Its a small World and Worrying about the Big day 03.16.06 11;22 am

I almost decided not to write,
Yet, then, you would know, something, was not right.
You would wonder if anything was wrong,
and how I was getting along?
I would think the same of you, If the pattern or routine,
Was out of line,
It would be a sign
I too, would ask, If all was fine,
Close friends and Family of mine!
So, here, I am, on this Thursday, writing my Daily Dose of the day
I cannot let you Guys down at all,
put up a wall,
You can read me like a book,
First, one only sees the cover,
and no pages in between.
I don't allow most, to get to know me much,
Except, those who have touched me,
In more ways then one,
who make me laugh and fill my life with sun.

Who are there , in good times and in bad,
& share memories we have had.

share , laughter & tears,
Our dreams and our fears.

This reminds me of,
Its a " A small world after all.
Do you recall ?
This song?

No Worries, it was long ago,
You know!
Anyhow, there is so much to do,
So little time,
Not too many days,
Until the Wedding day!

I am feeling both pressure and excited,
Of the days,
before We Wed!

I still need to finalize my Wedding Gown,
This, I will do, tomorrow in Town,
With a friend,
Also, Invitations, need to send.

Fortunately, my Sister,Mary Beth will do this,
She will complete,
The day, time & where we will all meet.

A play list of music we still need,
To give to the D J,
Would, you Guys mind helping,
What do you say?

In addition to work and these Wedding plans,
Our apartment manager, will be doing some work on our apartment, you see.
They are going to paint, and carpet will shampoo,
Yet, before, we do,
We need to get rid of the clutter and organize the place,
Before, they can clean the space.

This has been a difficult task,
Project to complete, yet, we have no choice,
We have a deadline to meet.

So, this is why, I amin a kind of panic state,
Okay, I did procrastinate,
Yet, its not too late!

So, I need to get on the ball,
Then, a time, will be had by all.On our Wedding day,
Which will be about 72 days from today?
Is this correct, I am not good with Math,
I never took that path!

I, rather, analyze ones mind,
Understand Humankind . (:
Understand, what makes one tic, you see,
Yet, I don't always understand me!

And Men too, cannot always figure you out,
Cannot always live, with you,
but don't want to live without! lol

Right now, your getting more fluff,
Then actual information and stuff?

One of these days, I will have something really profound to say,
Who knows what day,
When, that will be
Yet, I am being real,
This is me!

We still need to do our taxes,
and,I need to have a mammogram,
We need to get our Wedding Bands,
A lot to do, you understand !!

Ah, going crazy, but, it will all get done,
In a couple months, we can have fun

Did you see, the document I sent last night?
I cried a little then,
I might,
Again, on the actual day,
When, I am reciting, my Vows,
Hope, I don't forget, what to say?
I suppose, if I stumble and act like a fool,
It will all be cool?

Because, only Family and friends, will share,
& really wont care ?
& just delighted, that we are there
To finally take that step,
& start our lives,
As Husband & wife.

I do need to get on my way,
Besides, again, too much,
I did say(:

I would like to hear from you all,
Write or give us a call.

Write , a lot, or nothing much,
Yet, do like to stay in touch.
Do, take care,
and hope you enjoy,
The KDD,
Karens Daily Dose of the day,
You see! (:
Take care & talk later. Have a terrific Thursday.

KDD: Pool Party with the Bishop Family 05.07.06 8;33 pm

As you will see, It is exactly a year ago, this weekend, that the Bishop's
were visiting us as well as I wrote a KDD, summerizing our wonderful
weekend. Not only Jeff and Keri came down to hang out, a month before our
Wedding, but to helpus pack all our stuff. Our Apartment Manager was going
to be placing new carpet and paint the place while we were gone in june for
both the Wedding and Honeymoon, so we had to pack all our belongings, just
about everything, before we left on May 31. So, those Guys, offered to help.
We very much appreciate it. You Guys have a heart of Gold. We all had a
great time, despite the fact,we all had bad sunburns by the end of the
weekend.

Friday, was the last time,
I wrote a KDD,
We had a busy weekend, you see.

Early, yesterday morning,
I did rise,
It was not wise,
By last night
I was exhausted ,
The problem was, that I,
Could not stay in bed.

Friday night, we stayed up until one,
and then, I was up before the sun!
At 6, I did wake,
First, thing, Coffee, I did make.
Coffee I had & I read, the news,
While, Darrell and Dougie did snooze.

Yet, yesterday morning, did not have time to write
Because, I had things to do,
More packing, dress and shower,
Before The Bishop's ,
Arrived within a few hours.

They arrived around ten,
The Pantry, Keri & Darrell began to pack,
Things on the rack,
On each shelf,
Tossed things that had expired,
& not good for our health.

We rearranged things in ourcabinets ,
& Keri & I packed some dishes, pots and pans,
tossed away, some expired food cans!

After all that, we had a ton of trash,
Then, the Kids,
Brian and David, did dash,
Out by the pool,
did have fun,
& soon, after, we were done,
We ordered subs from Silvermine for lunches ,
Instead of listening to KEZ,

We had the XM radio on,,
we all went outside too,
We did play a while,
We all have our own style,
Actually there is a gender difference,
The boys and Men , just jump in , full force,
the Girls and Women we ease our way, in of course. lol

They do not mind the shock to their body,
and well, we do not agree.
They do not understand,
This way,is best,
For the wicked cold water,
Is very sensitive , to our chest,

WE played Marco Polo,
They splashed me & made me scream a lot,
Strong lungs, I do got lol

We packed some more after,
Then, ordered Dominos,
Pleasant chat and laughter,
Keri & I worked on the kitchen before bed,
The Guys Said
Much was complete,
Chatted a little more,
Before they got off their feet,

And the Bishop clan,
attempted to fix our bed,
after, I said hey man,
we need the bed moved so we can clean,
Yet, it was seen,
That we needed the bed to be repaired,
That we should not lie in it,
If we dare.

Did not have the tools,
So, we had to get them at Ace Hardware.
Yet, it was too late,
and we could not wait,
bed, we did need to get,
So, the mattress,
We had on the floor,
and the next morning,
we planned on going to the store.

Yet, before, they did leave,
So, apart, it was taken,
It was after 10,
When,, we did part,
We were not up too late,
Wanted to get a good start,
On Sunday,
Today.

The Bishops, woke up at 5,
While, we, were dead,
Not alive,
Jeff called us
& I put up a little of a fuss,
because, he called at 7, & I was not completely dressed
Things were a mess,
and I needed my coffee,
which I did not have yet,
So, was a little upset.

Soon they did show
At our apartment,
& Keri & I did went,
To the safeway and to ace Hardware,
While Darrell and Jeff,

Did share,
Spent some time
Jeff, on the computer of mine,
Hung out,
and do whatever Men do,
While us, Women took care of things,
Tools and groceries, back,
We did bring.

It made the Men and boys pleased,
the Guys,
continue to tease,
Keri and I,
I attempted to get Jeff Back,
I did try!,

I will get Jeff, you back!
Creativity and persistence,
I do not lack,
If, there, is a will,
There, is a way,
I will get you , back, Some day! (: lol

So, after we got back before noon,
We soon,
Repaired the bed
It is good as new
Better then before,
Minus the headboard,
That Darrell & Jeff took out the door,
Its out of our way,
& does not make noise,
When we lay.

Then, we had subs from Subway,
& again went in the pool today.
What, can I say
They got me to scream and yell,
If you did not know,
Could not tell,
I was having fun
A stranger, may be scared,
Yet, they are doing it, because, they care.
and even though , at the time,
I do not enjoy it,
Scream and have a fit,
I am actually having fun,
plotting in my head,
what I will do,
and thinking , their dead!
a great time was had by all
and a good portion of the packing was done,
though, there is more to do,
Its not so overwhelming,
This is true,
Thanks to you,,
Good friends of ours,
Not too many,
Would spend hours,
& help us do a task like this,
for Darrell and Me,
we, do agree,
your like Family.

and Tina, you, we can not forget,
So, don't be upset,
This KDD is for you too,
Won't go without mentioning you,
If, you were here in town too,
We know, you would be here with us as well
and go through hell,
to help us,
you would take a plane or a bus.
Yet, you are there,
and we know you care,
we will see you very soon,
it will not be long,
you will witness us reciting our vows,
& dancing to our song.

And then, I will be a Shandrow,
you know?

well, its 8;09,
and I have to get this body of mine,
to bed,
So, I can work,
& have a clear head. (:

Dougie had a good time with Jascinda ,
They have fun together,
and did pretty well, in the weather,
They played in the water a little bit,
Jascinda, did not have a fit.
Which is very good,
We all thought she would

I have nothing more to say,
it has been a very long day.
So, I will end this here

this I do share,
to my friends, who are closest to me,
and those, I can trust,
Who would notmake fun of me.
accept me for me.

Thanks, your all the best.
have a good night

. (:

KDD: 9/11 Tribute on the Desert Skies, etc. 09.10.06 11:18 am

After a long day,
Went home,
& the Desert Skies show did play,
Jeff worked out the glitches and blunders,
Played great tunes,
One of which was " Down Under "

He also played ,
Two wonderful pieces,
That did make me cry,
To commemorate 9-11,
and the people who innocently, did die,
to help us not forget,
and recall,
Where we all were,
When, the Terrorists attacks, did occur!

He did play,
A song,
To wish the Astronauts,
Good luck and all,
& also, took Skype Calls,
Throughout the show,
Its 1-866-404-Jeff,
An easy one and even too,
Don't like Odd numbers,
That, is true. lol

I am not sure, why, I,
I feel this way,
Could it be,
Because, I was born,on a totally even day?
I was born on 02.22.64,
This was my birth,
it will be interesting,
To see what day, I leave this earth,

Anyhow, the music really did flow,
Audio quality, great,
A fantastic show!

Afterwords, We watched Star Trek,
On T.V Land,
Yet,no Marathon,
Maybe, it was Canned ?

Because, at midnight,
There was No SCI FI,
and This Morning,
Benson & Happy Days was Seen.
So, was " Cheers ",
Where Everyone knows your name,
and I think, this Kdd is really Lame.!

You all know, my Name,
& maybe, too much,
about me,
what I like and makes me tic,
What I hate, and makes me sick,
What I think is cool and groovey,
and a hit,
and What makesme have a fit.

A good night sleep,

We both did get,
After we were up, went on the net,
Took some time, to get out of bed,

Always does, we are sleepy heads,

and I saw my motion picture Camera,
So,it did seem,
Means, that I woke, but, still,In the middle of a dream!

So, we lie there,
Shnuggling, taking our sweet time,
To start our day
Woke, got some coffee,
and music, I did play!

WE are being Lazy,
still not dressed,
and the house is a mess.

Also, need to prepare,
For our Monday show,
On the Desert Café,
Bright & early ,on monday!
From 13 to 15 UTC,
Won't be listening,
will be at work, you see.

Yet, will be there in spirit,
and say a silent prayer,
to recall, & show that I care.

I will even, bring in a flag,
To show my support
and reflect back then,
to think about the Women, Children, and Men,
who lost their lives that day,
or whom were injured,
as the rest of us,
Heard,
In shock, & could not say a word,

I have already said,
Written about 9-11,
In another Kdd,
To you three,
Not going to write,
Just listen to our show, alright?

Its now Sonday morning,
Sept 10,
How are you?,
How have you been,

How is your weekend,
My friend?

Yesterday, we did not do much,
Except for the show,
But, soon, will clean house,
Mop the floor with Mop & glow,
Clean, the bathroom,
The shower, sink and toilet ,
Listen, later on the net,
To Jeff, Hosting Marlaina's show,
Which begins at 6,
and maybe, Listen to Jonathon's Music mix,
Probably not, watch Little House,
At 8,
and after , spend more time with my mate,
Hope we are not up late,

Right now, Listening to Kim's ,
" Blast from the Past",
focusing on 1976,
I was 12 years old,
Living in Canada, where its very cold,
& snow, we would get 3 feet,
did not like most, we would meet,

Right now, She is playing
Afternoon delight",
as, this, KDd, I write.

Darrell is editing, one of our recordings,
For the show,
Having problems, With the plug in chainer , thing,
Frustration, it does bring,
So, he saved what he did edit,
& went on to prepare, some more,
on our recording, that we did together,
and make it more polished, ,
for tomorrow's show!

Jeff is busy working away,
Interviewing for main Menu,
& for the show later today,
Tina, what are you, doing today?

Well, I have things to do,
Nowhere to go,
No people to see,
Just stay home, Dougie , Darrell & me!

Do take care,
Know, this Kdd,isn't great,
and very late,
you did not get one yesterday,
Sorry, for this,
Hope you understand,
& give me a break,
& tomorrow you will listen to ,
Darrell ,on the Desert Café,
All 9-11 music, he will play,
Talk later?
Maybe, today,
Or tonight,
Whatever, you do, Take care, alright?

Imagine!

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Braille.

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doing their job, using Braille. Mysteriously they have learned the language
overnight. Only you, it seems, were overlooked. For some unknown reason, you
are permanently and totally Braille challenged.

Imagine: you dash for the door hoping the rest of the world has not gone mad. It has. In the elevator, you're not sure which button to press for the lobby. Someone has to help you. They stare at you as if you are stupid. Pausing at the news stand, you are unable to tell one magazine from another.
You can't stand it, you need to go home and collect your thoughts. But at the bus stop, there's no way of telling which coach is yours. You back away, not wanting anyone to know, and you decide you'll call a cab. Of course, you only brought bus fare and lunch money, not nearly enough for the taxi. Remembering your bank card, you pull it out as you run back into the lobby. There, at the access machine, you stop short. The card has turned to Braille, and so have all of the instructions on the machine. You'll have to call home and ask for help. Funny, you never paid much attention to the telephone dial and now, in your growing state of confusion, you don't recall which number goes where. You are so alone, so frightened, you actually begin to weep.

Imagine: you have always seen yourself as a leader, a visionary, a problem-solver. You will not run from this challenge. You shall succeed. You have a large mortgage. Once you have recovered from the great shock, you begin looking for ways to survive.

Imagine: you have finally made arrangements, through your employer, to hire a Braille reader, a process so complex and painful you plan to patent it and use it to torture Terrorists. Now you sit in your chair going quietly mad listening to the drone of your reader's voice, taking hours of time to cover what you once scanned in minutes, while others whip about you efficiently communicating among themselves via Braille-FAX and E-B-mail. You begin to feel the "ice" in isolation.

Imagine: you learn you are not alone. You are a member of a very small minority of Braille-Challenged people. There is, in fact, a Brailleless Culture; a history far too long and complex to discuss here. So, you become a member of the Brailleless Association of America. (BAA) At the BAA meetings you find out about a number of small companies manufacturing adaptive equipment which enables Brailleless persons to access all of the Braille computers, FAX machines, Braille scanners and Braillers. The expense is far more than you can afford, so you seek assistance from your employer. Your request is turned down. There are no requirements that your employer accommodate your disability.

Imagine: BAA, along with many other disability groups, battle in Congress for the passage of a Bill, guaranteeing you equal treatment under the Law. The bill passes and, despite subtle messages from your fiscal officer, money is, "found" for your accommodation. After considerable time and effort, the technician from the Department of Services for the Brailleless, has you on-line. Now you are able to scan Braille text and convert the little dots into letters, and through a very complex process, the Braille display on your computer is transformed into print. Finally, you are again up to speed, being your old efficient self, feeling good about your work.

Imagine: you are humming and smiling and cranking along in high gear. Suddenly, a message flashes on your screen and drives terror through your heart. New breakthroughs in technology have produced equipment so superior to the ancient junk--at least four years old-- presently in use, that your organization is upgrading the entire communications system. The BAA technicians have already informed you that your adaptive equipment is not compatible with it. You go to the "Powers-That-Be" in your organization, and request a meeting to discuss this concern. You are told that your fears are groundless. You will not be forgotten. Following this meeting, A rumor goes around hinting that you are trying to sabotage the new system, and your associates begin to whisper behind your back. They want the new system. It's far superior, more compact, ten times faster, and it's cool looking. They are sick of your "whining and constant complaining". You feel the "ice" settling in again.

Imagine: you have been forgotten. The new system is in place. Everybody loves it. You've been told not to worry, someone will be around to do what is necessary to put you back on-line. The "someone" they had in mind is the same technician who told you the system would not work. Despite your concerns, no one bothered to investigate before the equipment was installed. Once again you sit, going quietly mad while your reader plows line by line through the piles of Braille.

Imagine: you know you are close to losing your mind or your job--probably both. You must find other employment, but you do not want your associates to know you are finally beaten. You try to figure out a way to do a quiet job search when all information is only accessible in Braille. One day you hear that your State has developed a central information center, called a, "kiosk". These information centers are being set up in easily accessible locations. The plan is for these kiosks to make government information and services available quickly and conveniently to the public. Sort of a "one stop shopping center". You learn that lists of job openings are among the many services offered. This is perfect. This is exactly what you need. you discover your town recently placed a kiosk in the Mall. You go there on Saturday afternoon. There it stands, costing the tax payers hundreds of thousands of dollars to create, but well worth it. In its ultimate form, the kiosks will bring virtually all State services right into your local neighborhood. You are thrilled as you step up to the controls. An automated voice welcomes you and brags about the wonders of this system. Breathlessly, you wait for your instructions... Then, the Braille display appears.

Imagine: they are dragging you away, shrieking at the top of your voice. Onlookers are amazed. They do not know how you managed to rip the iron bench from the floor of the Mall. None of them dared to try to stop you as you swung it over your head, again and again, smashing the kiosk into pieces of broken plastic, glass and twisted metal. None of them understand why you kept screaming the same words over and over. "I pay taxes, too! I pay taxes, too! I pay taxes, too!......."

KDD: Tips for a great Nap

Do you ask, why, I am writing about Naps?
Rather, then, about Controversial issues or , you Chaps?
Maybe, about Being productive or stories in the News?
things I lothe or about fashion and clothes?
I think, this, may be worth someone's while,
and if so, mentally file.

We all live in such a fast pace Society,
You and me.
There, are a million and one things to do in a day, 7 days a week,
and too many Americans, more sleep, they seek,
Most of us are accustomed to burning the candle from both ends,
so, here, are some tips on how to make the best of a nap, my friend.

Many, may perceive , napping as a form of laziness,
yet, it may help one, achieve success,
and longer, one will live,
so, here, are some tips, I do give.

Researchers do tell,
if at night, your going to sleep well,
do not take a nap 3 hours before bed,
and this,is what they said.

The best time for a nap, so you can win,
is between 1 and 3 pm, When Melatonin,
this Hormone does rise,,
and your energy, takes a dip and dives .

They say,
if you sleep in the day,
you need darkness and quiet,
wear sleep shades or an eye pillow, not my e-mail pillow,,it, I need to lose,
in order to snooze,
so, there are no distractions, do not cook,
, turn off the tv and take the phone off the hook,
do not give the television or the computer screen a look,
or put the phone on ignore,
and here,is more.

They recommend ,
only 20 to 30 minutes, to nap, so, you will be on the mend,
feell energized and refreshed,
This length of time is best.

Research shows, that it only takes 10 minutes each for stage 1 and 2
This is what to do,
do not sleep more,
for,if you continue sleeping, and go into stage 3 and 4,
you will feel worse,not alert,only a short nap, take.
findings, have seen,
as well, if you take caffeine,
right before a nap help,it will,
so, maybe,no need for that sleeping pill?

also, set an alarm if you need,
Other studies, do not suggest , you read,
at least not on the computer , but a book is fine,
and we all, know, good,is not wine ,
Music is okay,
if soft,it does play,
Yet,in this particular study for a effective nap, have dark and silence,
This all makes sense.

Moreover, In Japan, Studies indicate ,
Those, who drink caffeine, and do not wait,
and take a nap Immediately,
will have the highest success rate , feel great,
and most productivity,
you see,
after 10 to 20 minutes, the Caffeine kicks in and one is energized,
ready to rise.,

Furthermore, this study found, that, those who washed their face after taking anap during the day,
as well as, they did say,
or are exposed to bright lights, after they wake,
that, these subjects, not as effective nap, they did take.

it is after 2, a nap, I cannot take,
I am awake,
just came back from lunch so, I can get through the rest of my day,
but,on my day off, I may do, as they say,
and see, if it helps me,
and right now, having Green tea,
this is very good for you too, and not bad, better , then, I did think,
and wish, I was home, catching up on winks,
Yet, need to go, work to do,,,need to run,
so, this, KDd is now done.

http://longevity.about.com/od/sleep/a/napping_tips.htm?terms=Tips+for%20a%20great%20Nap

KDD: Motivation to exercise and to obtain Goals 07.25.06 3;07 pm

For days now, A KDD has not been sent,
Don't know where, my creativity Went?
It seemed to dematerialize,
and instead,
Have been motivated to Exercise!

This has much to do with,
Listening yesterday to ACB,
Actually, A recorded File, of three,
Jeff, Marlaina And Don,
They are the ones,
Who inspired me!

They are the ones,
whom motivated me,
To get back in the Game,
If, I exercise regularly,
I won't feel the same,
I will feel energized and invigorated,
If I lose focus,
I am the only one to blame!

I hate to exercise,
This is true,
Yet, I need to find an activity to do.

One that I enjoy,
and will have fun,
One, that I feel good,
After the work-out is done.

One, that will burn calories ,
One that is somewhat of a challenge,
Not just a breeze!

One that will help lose fat,
One, that I can keep track.
One that will enable me,
To gain muscle,
I better hurry up,
and hustle!

I need to get into the groove,
Sit on my butt less,
and move.

If I burned calories,
For every word I wrote,
I would not be in this boat! lol lol

I could write a book,
Years, it took,
For me to get here,
To be at this weight,
It's not too late,
Maybe, one day, I will look great?

Maybe, some day,
I will have all the curves
In the right place,
I am starting my race.

Maybe, my figure will be the shape of an hour glass,
I would not have such a high BMI,
Hope, I will live long,
& early I won't die.

This is so much easier said and done,
& for me,
Exercise is no fun!

I need to take it one day at a time,
One meal too,
If, I am going to make it through.

I need to journal,
and my progress, I need to record,
have variety, in my diet and work -out,
If, I am not going to get bored.

Motivation, I sometimes need,
From Family & friends,
Not just the things I reed.

Please, help me obtain my Goal,
Enable me, to reach it,
and once again, become fit?

Don't allow me to go astray ,
Help me,
To stay on task each day?

We can be there,
and help one another out,
That, is what Friendship is all about.

When, your feeling lost & not very strong,
Know, you can carry on,
I am here, all along,
With you,
To help you achieve your goal,
To help you strive,
To make sure,We stay alive ,
and stay in the race,
Because, life without you,
and others I love,
Won't be such a nice place,
The smile, will vanish from my face
and Sunshine,
There will be no more,
If your not all in my life, anymore.

We won't head down that road,
Just know, you don't have to carry the load,
All the time,
You're a very close friend of mine,
Your family,
You see.

I will help you ,,
We will make it together,
Help either through,
The stormy weather,
and the sun will be warm & bright,
and you won't be in the dark,
, There will be light
Down the road you will travel,
on this earth,
you will contribute,
see your worth,
and the joy & happiness,
You do bring.
Thanks for given me strength,
and showing me the way,
Thanks for being there, every day.

Your all great friends.
Take care.

Today's KDD: Common Folk and Printer Broke

Today, is May 3,
Almost one year for Darrell and me,
Eleven months ago, we recited our Vows and said, I do,
How are things?, How are you?
However, have been together for 8 years,
Do not care, don't want to be Julia Robert or Britney Spears,
Britney's life especially, bores me to tears.

We had both our Ceremony and Reception on the Oddysey and took a
Cruise,
Unlike, the Celebs, we did not make the news ,
Or rented a private Jet,
Though, we did record and a podcast we did Post some of it on the
net,
On Darrell's site,
And now, here I write,

Its 3 hours before nine,
And its perfectly fine
That, we did not make the headlines or were seen on the network
stations,
We wanted an intimate occasion
and a private location ,,
to Celebrate,
and June 3 is the date.

Its now, 6;30 on this day,
And later, tonight, music, we will play,
Covering for Tunehead,
And wish, I was still in bed.

A playlist we did not compile,
And hope, this message makes you smile?

Darrell, hoping, your still sleeping away,
And Jeff, you should already be up for the day,
And on your way to the office , hope your not, fighting traffic?,
This is the rush hour, the crush hour for most ,
Today, I hope I coast,
And get through this day, we are over sold,
From what the House Count does say,
And today,is my Friday.

I amoff for the next 4 days, makes me happy indeed,
And hope you like this KdD, that you do read?

Jeff, you have been awfully quiet, don't seem like yourself,
Are you slammed at work?, how is your health?
Is everyone there, alright?
Sent you mail, but for almost 3 days, me, you did not write,
Do hope, all is okay, that all is fine,
And if not, hang in there, take one day at a time,
Remember, the message, I sent on stress,
To stop for awhile,and not carry the burden, wait awhile,is best,
Take a load off and get your rest.

Tina, we know, your on your way to Fort Collins today,
The other day,
You did say,
You wil be helping your Friend, with her computer and her office
organize,
And you, probably have not yet rise,
Rose,
And glad, this KDD flows.

Still a sleep a power nap your still taking,
And over here, I am still waking,
Sipping my coffee , not coke,
And our printer here, is broke,
Sounds like windshield wipers, , friction on the feed,
And definitely, a new one we do need,
Daily Reports we need to complete to get done,
And wish, the darn thing, would properly run,
And the thing is slow,
And soon, I will have to go,
Ten minutes my shift starts my friend,
So, soon, this I will have to end,
Yet, more I will post to my site,
And, do hope, you all are alright,
More KDD's from the past,on the blog, you will see,
And, a wonderful day for all, it will be.
May not talk today,
And Darrell , good luck at your Retina appointment later today,
Well, I hope, it does go,
And tonight, you and I will do the show,
From 8 to 10,
Is When,
We will be on the air,
And this KDD I do share,
Take care and stay well and have a great day.

Very Final KDD: Continued Reflections of the news of the day 10.18.06 12;50 pm

When, I began the Kdd today,
Thought, much I did not have to say,
About myself and or the News,
,About anything of the day!
When, I first began
It was difficult to write,
But, guess,it did turn out alright?. (:

You like the KDd, you red,
The thoughts in my head?,
What I did convey,
What I had to say?,
Soon, the ideas began to flow,
Stream of consciousness did show,
With each line, and paragraph,
This one, did not make you laugh,
& made you think,
hope,it did not stink?
& I do truly understand the Media's strategy,
You see,
There, methodof madness,
Would like to see less,
Screw, the Neilson Ratings, polls &surv ays,,
Would like to see more human interest stories of the day.
You say, I am a idealist,
The boat, I did miss?
A reality check, I need?
That the stuff I want to see,
We won't read?
Maybe, a story or two,
Just to give us a glimmer of hope,
& to carry on each day,
to have faith & believe,
Yet, boost the ratings,in the News we receive.
Does not matter, what communication one does utilize,
What paper one does buy,
Or what the Demographics,
Or articles, one picks,
Or what culture,
Or Gender or age,
No matter what ,Paige,Or byline,
Or while you reed when you dine,
At work or at home,
Same,is the tone,
Its all the same,
Different are the names,
& the location,
The station,
But, consists of folks like you and me,
Around the world
& in this nation.
It does not matter what language,, , format,
Whether it is day or night,
Via a paper, a phone or web site.

It does not matter, how much money you have in the bank,
Where, you rank,
Whether you are on the Cover, of Fortune Magazine,
Or In Newsweek,
Whenever you take a peek,
Any time of the week,
Its all the same,
The stories , that are told,
It all unfolds
Before our eyes,
In our life,
We hear them say,
Each day,
The same old dance,
Same old song,
Its Getting old,
Going on way, too long!
At least, in my book,
At least, how, I perceive things,
& I am stating,
I know, low, would be my ratings,
& though, I do care,
I'd be kicked off the air,
& off the site,
not seen again,
for a second night!
It is true, I can write about anything,
That most days,
Somehow, a KDD, I bring!
It does not matter , what subject,
Topic,
Whether, I am well,or sick,
I can somehow, write,
& have something to say,
something to add,
That will make you happy,
& feel better,if ,
your feeling bad,
or feeling stressed,
I do my best,
I do try,
Because, it makes your day,
That,is why. (:
I wonder, if you had said,
Write about, whatever,
What kind of thoughts in my head?
Its 12;09,
I am feeling fine,
How about you?
What is new?
Darrell , saw, you have two meetings tonight,
That is okay,
What else is going on with your day?

Jeff & Tina, quiet you are,
Have not heard a word,
Hope your doing great,
do not Have too much on your plate?
I am going to lunch very soon,
Rooms meeting at one,
& well, this KDD,is done! (:

Final KDD for Today: My reflections on the News 10.18.06 9;50 am

Good morning! (:
I did not write about me, myself,
nor, have I obtained any wealth
I did not have much to say,
Except about the News of the day!
Hope this won't take you long to read,
less, then minutes 3.05,
& at 6, I did arrive. (:
Do take care & have a great day,
Hope its more then alright,
Talk later tonight?
So, read on what I wrote,
What I had to say,
about the News I saw today! (: Here you are , look below. (:

Why does it seem
That 8 out of 10 News articles are filled with negativity violence &
despair,
That so many people are cruel & do not care?

Why does it seem,
That all we hear about are,
Murders, shootings Natural disaster's & how our nation is diteriating,
It is discouraging & irritating!

I'd rather reed about how,
Someone rescues another,
Saved a Life,
Instead stabbing one with a knife
Or how someone Broke into someone's house,
Abused his spouse
Or about how many more are divorced,
Or Killed in Iraq,
Or how much intelligence, Arizona lacks!

I would rather hear about the kids,
Who are achieving in School ,
& doing well,
Then, how many drugs they sell,
Or how all these piercings are causing infections,
& Teens to die,
or about severe flooding & rain,,
Where two kids,
Were killed, flushed down a drain.!

Why can't we all respect our neighbor ,
& have law & order,
Not, these Imigration issues, at the border.

I rather, read about how a citizen did a good deed,
Then, the things we reed,
Each day.

That we read in the paper,
How Police have solved a caper,
and crime is under control,
not about Autotheft,
and all the cars, someone has stole.,
Paige aftr paige,
About crime, Road Raige,
and how one was run off the road,
How many on the street,
How many homeless folks starving,
Have nothing to eat.

Why not tell us, the good, people do,
How to succeed,
Instead of those being selfish and filled with greed?
Not always reed about the Wealthy,
What about, what makes us healthy,
And How to live long,
not just about, all the things that,can & do go wrong!

What about reading,
About, other's we respect,
Not about the dozens of wrecks,
Or those Apprehended and put in Jail,
Or how someone hacked into your e-mail,
Or all the kids, who do fail,

What about hearing about one's dreams,
& aspirations,
& not about blind people with guns,
or weapons of mass distruction,
or about all this construction.

I do agree, that the News, they need to report,
It, they do distort,
& can truly effect ones state of mind,
more positive headlines, we need to find,
Yet, could you imagine,
How many paiges,
How many articles in your RSS Feeds,
How much time, it would take to read?
On our Computers, Pac mates, Braille Displays?
Just like the length of a song,
One, does not want to read for long,
Wants to read in a snap,
For, we all have things on tap,
For the day,
& projects to get underway,
Don't want to be hear all day,
Reading the News,
Yet, don't want to make one blue
Like everything, it needs to be fair and balanced ,
Not so pessimistic & intense,
Yet, all in moderation,
& this includes, the News,
Of what we reed about, the World & our nation!(:

Last KDD for today: Digest the Apple , Take a bite

Its 6;30 a.m on May Two,,
How are you?
I am wicked tired,
Not sure, today, If I will feel inspired,
Having feelings of exhaustion
Take Caution,
Not sure, where, this KDD wil lead,
What kind of KDD you will read?,
What the finished product will be,What direction this will go?,
AT least, the creativity today , easier does flow. ,

Yesterday, I was in a Perfectionistic frame of mind,
Nothing, I could find,
Post and present,
None, could be sent,
I was in that kind of state,
Where, none of my KDD's were great,
Could not be posted Maybe, I should have sent the News?
Or maybe, just send some KDD's and let you, the reader choose,
Which ones, make you smile, you like the most?
So, I am here again, and wil try and post.

I am not sure, if my creativity is back?
And last night Gordon Smith, presented the Mac.
Now, many will want to purchase one, have their Mac today,
An apple today,
Will keep Microsoft away,
So, take your leap, take your bite,
And a strange, KDD, today I write? Lol

We all know, about the Ipod, but Jeff, you came up with a new
invention,
An I dot, you did mention,
Think, it got everyone's attention,
And it does sound cute,
And the mac, very cool, that speech one can hear, when one does
reboot,

People would want a Mac or an I dot, more then my e-mail pillow, you
think?
But, wouldn't it be cool, if you can get work done, while you catch
some winks?
It would not be possible, not,
Maybe, the I Dot,
Could be a new gadget
Maybe, we will see it,on the net?,
And something others will search for?
It will be one of Apple's Core,
Products on display,
Maybe, one of these days
When, it is invented and on sale,
WE will hear about it, in our mail.
Or on another Main Menu Show ,
And soon I need to go,
Maybe, will hear about it, on Marlaina's Program,
It is not spam,
Or will not go to your filter, but, will receive in your box,
For now, the mac, does Rock,
Much information,last night, listener's did digest,
And wish, I was at home, in bed, getting more rest.

Last night, I got more sleep,
not sure, If I did dream,
And, do, tune in , to ACB World Stream,.
Use the tutor,if it does not make sense,
And next week on Main Menu, will be an demonstration of Voice Sense.

Right now,my right eye is hurting, the pain is pretty intense,
Not sure why but, I will be okay,
And only 400 Guest will stay.
Only about 200 to arrive here, at the Hotel,
Wish, I was feelling well,
How are things?
This is the KDd, today, sorry, yesterday, one to you, I did not
bring,

Right now, do not have much else to say,
Do have a great day.

Tina, the above KDD, you did respond to,
see, that, the message flew, for you,
You said, you liked, that ,it was great,
Yet, the Apple, did you ate?
Hope you all are having a super day,
and, this,is what, I have to say,

Glad, my KDD, made you smile,
and hope the creativity lasts awhile,
right now, I do have the juice, having fun,
and yeah, I made a punn,
the part about the apple core,
My reader's, I do not want to bore,
and the Macintosh , would you, want to Nosh?
or is it to dry?
Would, you like to buy?
or is it sweet?
seems very neat?

is the mac, cute and compact?
take it out of the box,
and it will rock,
music , you could play,
so , can ,it, you swallow?
will its built in screen reader? give you directions to follow?
can this Apple, you digest?
if you want more information, contact Gordon,, that would be
best,
He lives in the UK,
or somewhere, like that, where, Hello, mate,
they say,
with a much more interesting dialect ,
and you Guys, are the tecks,
not I,
and does, this message fly?
Nosh or nash,
tasty or trash?
So if information you need,
do read,
Jeff or Darrell's Blog,
their site, will likely have Gordon's Contact information,
or again, listen to the mainstream station,
on demand,
understand,
or on replay,
for now, Have a Magnificent day.

KDD: The Night , the music almost died 01.20.07 2;09 pm

Its now, 12;48,
On Saturday, & both Darrell & I don't feel great.

Both of us have off today,
and we are choosing music to play,
for Monday's show,
Some of which you may not know.
Some, are new hits on the charts, top 40 and maybe country,
No Jazz or R & B.

My work week was very long and not a very good one,
Difficult and not fun,
Yet, that is why its called work, paid to perform a service,
off today, trying to get some rest.

Yesterday, was especially rough, hectic & like a Zoo,
and how are you?

Last night, came home, all psyched up to listen to you Jeff, do your show
soon, after, it was not a go,
The signal strength was por & sound quality was failing,
and halfway into it, you thought about bailing,

Server ports , you and Darrell did switch,
and the music, you wanted to pitch
But, us, listeners, you did not ditch,
You hung in, did not throw in the towel and all was alright,
things, got better, later in the night. lol

Halfway through the show, worse, got my head ache,
So, an aspirin I did take,
It wasn't a migraine,
Later, we may get rain,

Listening to music,
So, much better, I feel after.
and definitely, cures & has similar results as laughter.

This morning we were going to go out for awhile,
Get up early and take Dial,,
We were going to have Breakfast at the Village Inn and then go to Target,
Instead, we did sleep in, talk on the phone & played on the net.

Jeff, you could not be reached, so we called Monte,
You know him, his Show, Random acts of music,
Well, he helped Darrell and I test, using the squid Mics,

Then, later Jeff, you and I were writing I.M, & I accidentally did call
you,
and you helped us, do some testing too,
and we all had lots of fun,
we got a good laugh, by the time it was all done.

We were laughing so hard it hurt to breathe and talk,
now, we are listening, to Desiree , 80's music rock.

Now, you Guys,are attempting to find a resolution,
My headaches there are solutions
me, you were teasing,
you & I, earlier had such a good laugh, were weezing,
not hacking and sneezing.

Now, an hour has gone by,
Since, I began today's KDd, wow, the time does fly.
& later today, Darrell,going to make your Shepard's Pie,
think you will like, your stomach will agree,
and maybe, we can find a good movie,on Tv?,

Need some water, to feel awake and alive,
Help you through the day, revive
On days off,We all benefit, ,
& are you two, adjusting the bit,
The bit rate?
What adjustments are you making?,
and no, not going to do any baking,
But, later, we will cook,
and maybe, I will read a book. (:

and now, its 2;06,
listening, to Smooth operator " not Styx,
Don't like that song, & this KDD is length pages 3,
& right now, don't have more to say,
so, better, start going, have a good day,
& tomorrow I work all day,
But,off, Monday and Tuesday,
do not recall, how many departures, Tomorrow,Guests to leave,
Hope this is an interesting read, a KDd, you receive?
&, well, time , this to end,
Do take care, my friend.

KDD: Belated Christmas Celebration and Animals in rainbow Heaven 01.14.07 10;54 a.m

Today, is Sunday, & its 9;37,
& Kim is playing the hits of 77,
On ACB
& the Windchill factor is 23.

Our Weather here, today is not much different, then back East,
& last night, we went out to dinner, & had a Feast.

After work yesterday my co-worker Alice, came & met us,
We all went out & Celebrated Christmas.

Dougie was quivering with excitement,
&, he had to calm down before we went.

He was garking wiggling allover & jumpie,
And , then, we drove to Ruby Tuesday's, us three.

It was frigid cold last evening,
, I did not order anything, healthy, lowcarb and no meat lean,

I had a delicious pasta jumbo shrimp with Parmesan Cheese,
A salad, not brussell sprouts or peas,
No food Thai ,
Alice had the same thing as I,
Minus the salad,

And Darrell, had half a rack of Babyback ribs and fries, & us all garlic bread.

No dessert we had, but I had Bailley's Irish cream in my coffee,

Wanted wine, but, instead of that, needed something hot, you see.

Then around 10, came home & exchanged gifts,

Did not head for the Hospital for a face lift,

Or have liposuction,

Or a breast reduction,

None of that, I need or desire,

Yet, during this weather, would love to sit by a fire,

While Alice was here,
She did not have a beer,
We had coco instead,
and she helped me, put together Dougie's new bed.

The last bed, he did get, it did break,
this one, assembly, it did take.

It looks like a crib, & one, that he won't tare,
certainly,not big enough for a bear,,
and in Spanish, Crib is a Coona
I love Tuna,
with apple , onion and mayo,

And later today, We will be on the Marlaina show,
Again Hosted by you Jeff,
Marlaina & Garry, still on their Cruise,
and for once, there are actually a few good stories in the News,
Marlaina & Garry are in Mexico
and I wonder how the second Hour of Marlaina will go?

It will be interesting to hear what Tim and Cheryl Have to say,
Yet, not sure,if others would want to hear my story later today?

Don't really feel like I have led an interesting life,
Jeff, your going to ask, How, Darrell you proposed, and some things about me,
way before I became your wife.

Marian called earlier today,
We were interested in what she had to say,
The other day, Friday, January 12, she had surgery, to remove the breast
Tumor,
She is feelling good, in excellent spirits and still has her sense of
humor.

The surgery went well,
and from what the Doctor's, did tell,
She will not need any treatment,
Very glad, to hear, so well,it went.

Right now, she will not need Chemo or radiation,
and we are still listening to Kim's Blast from the Past,on the ACB R I
Station.

Also, the other day,
On the 12 th, Would have been Topper's, 20 th Birthday,
He was Born on January 12 th , 1987,
since 2002, he has been in heaven.

Rainbow Heaven is where he is at,
Along with my Little Chanel, Jeff, your Sunny & Tani , & Linda's, Hannah,
the cat,
Along, with Odell , a Shepard we raised for Seeing Eye, as A kid,
Not a dog or cat Named Sid,
Will not forget
Reilly, a Shepard Husky, our first pet

Later , Finnigan, Zelda and Fitzgerold that, we had when older & did
raise,
and for good behavior, received much Praise.

I miss them All, but, especially Topper He,, is a little extra special to
me,
I got him, at a very difficult time in my life, you see,
and thus, couldn't talk to others much,
he lowered my anxiety, Just by his touch,
gave me unconditional love,
I think of him, often from heaven above.

Well, its now, 10;38,
its getting late,
and I do not want to be writing all day,
Besides, Don't have really anything else to say,
Do take care keep warm & shnuggle up tight,
We are going to relax, watch tv, and read, and talk tonight,
Or later today,
That, is fine too,
& how are you?,
What is new?

I am Going to end here,
Sitting in PJ's & slippers and get more coffee,not beer,
and maybe read In our comfy, laizyboy recliner,
laugh, not cry & be a whiner,
even in my own Kdd,
can't easily, say goodbye, you see. lol
Yet I am going to scram,
Not install anymore ram
Or eat some spam,
and we all will talk in awhile,
hope, this Kdd, makes you smile?

Finally, getting on my way,
So long, have a very good day.

KDD: Friends

do not , think, my KDD's are sometimes worth reading,
and yes, moral support I sometimes am needing,
when, I am feelling discouraged and looking for the sunshine,
I always, get support from you, friends of mine. :)
You Guys, always know what to say,
to make my day,
If, I feel like I can not compose,
or do not like the life I have chose,
or when, things are wrong,
they will sing me a song,
Give me strength, for my goals to continue to reach,
special are each
all my Family and Friends,
And this I do send.:),

TDD: Words of Encouragement :)

On days, when I am feelling tired,
feelling ill or not inspired,
Darrell, Jeff and Tina, may create,
knowing, that, I am not doing great,
and cannot compose any KDD's for the day,
One or all of them will send one my way.

Today,is one of those days
When, I think its more then a phase,
and creative juices would not flow,
in mail, A TTD, did show,
at work, it did arrive here,
and, me,it did cheer. :)

Look below at What Tina wrote: a TDD:

Hey there, Karen,

Just peachy, huh? Sorry you're not having a very good day over there.

Though today you don't feel you can adequately compose,
Please do remember that you're still innately creative, everyone
knows.
It's just hiding from you this afternoon
and it will come back soon.
Not necessarily at a time when you might want it to, like when you're
tired,
but at some point when you're not focused and thinking about writing,
you'll suddenly be inspired.
At a thought or a word, at an emotion, or even music that's absurd,
something will flip that creative switch in your head,
and it might even be late at night when you're in bed.
Just be patient, though that's hard to do,
and your creative juices will unexpectedly brew.
I think that's just how writing is,
and I'm certainly no whiz,
but even when you think that your creative thoughts have dried up and
blown away,
you still manage to come up with something just about every day.
Amazing, it really is indeed,
but maybe it's just continued moral support you need.
Who knows where your creative spark might eventually lead.
and then on itself your creative writing will feed,
Now since I can't come up with much else to write here, I suppose you
can consider yourself officially TD Deed!

LOL LOL!

Tina