KDD: The Time Travelor's Wife and Network Down 11.27.06 5;53 pm

I know, as I write this KDD,
You it, you may not see,
& until tonight, tomorrow, or the next,
The network is still down, & we are waiting for a tech.

Last night, Darrell watched the SCI FI Channel,Station 50 on the TV,"
Back to the Future, 1,2 & 3",
With Michael J. Fox & Christapher Loydd,
One, might, think, I would avoid,
& not like this Movie & its Sequel alright,
because, of the Event on July 6 of 85, that night,
Within 2 hours, & during the movie, lost my sight.

However, a year or two later, saw it a second and third time,, when I could
then again,see,
& from then,on does not bother me!

While, Darrell was watching the movies in the recliner not the News,
I sat, right beside him in my PJ's & slippers, not work uniform and
loafer
shoes. (:
What do you expect, I love to wear , my favorite things,
Comfort & peace, it brings.

While, was enjoying the Movies, a triple Feature,
He sat & chatted on the phone,
& I read,on my own.

First, he spoke to you Jeff & then Tina, Noone else usually others don't
call much
anyway,
& we ended our day,
By, him watching tv & me a book,
It was not in hard copy Braille, print hard Copy, paperback,or cassette,
& I did not read,on the Net,

I red, from the Bookport I bought for Darrell recently,
We are sharing it,
The book I am reading, think it's a hit,
Probably, on the Best Seller's list,
At stores such as Barnes & Noble & Border's,
& most certainly, cost more then a Quarter.

It is, " the time Travelor's Wife",
Interesting, Indeed,
I am enjoying the reed,

However, not filled with Suspense,
& not yet, intense,
does not keep you on the edge of your seat,
Hanging onto every word,Everything, they say & do, Said and Did,
As an adult & as a Kid.

Yet, it is written in such a way,
That it still captures, your attention, from the start,
& the book, you do not want to part.

Nor is it not a Mystery or Biographical& carefully Entwined of Events &
thoughts in both his & her's mind,

The Wife & her husband, who travels,
From the present,to the past & Into the Future,
Not know, when, the time travel,will occur,
A fascinating,, concept, it were,
It is, Don't you agree??
Wouldn't, that be scary, if that happened to you or me?

Wouldn't it be great,
If, we did not have to wait, to know, what lies ahead, for us all,
To know, what will be,
If, we could see,
What will happen in our life,
Will we have Children, who we will we take as our Husbund or wife?.

I feel like I am a stranger, an outsider looking in
On this Couple & their friends & Family,
That, I am Eves Dropping & do trespass,
But,it does, pass,
& I continue to read.

I am struggling to write, & need a break, so I am through,
Just as well, have work to do,
Darrell and I are doing it together,
& we are having lovely weather. (:

, Its Monday afternoon, almost 2 O'clock,
& in an hour, The desert Café, will rock,
Yet, it wil not be Darrell and I, on the Air ways,
We have not had use of our home computers for a couple days.

We will be replaced by Michael Kapell ,
Not Jeff, Larry, or Rachael.

Not sure, what else to say,
Do hope your all having a good day.

Do wish the teck, will arrive,
Before five,
So, we can have access to the net,
& have our land phone in operation,
& before bed, listen to the ACB R I station.

Take care & stay well,
Hope your alright,
& talk tomorrow,or tonight. (:

KDD: Noone knows their Fate 11.25.06 2;53 pm

I was going to write a wicked long Kdd,
But, did see,
Darrell, you wanted me to write,
To find, out ,if I was alright.

So this,I will quickly try and end,
So, this one, I began, & will soon, send.

Excellent was the book, Husband,
Dean Koontz, are best seller's,They are in high demand.

I, have more to say, about the Novel,
More to tell.
you see.

None,of us, knows, our fate,
How long we live,
, what will happen to us or our mate,
Whether, our days are numbered, or live for years,
What will bring us,fear, laughter,or tears

None of us, will know,when, we will experience, sorrow or joy,
Whether, we will be able to have a baby, girl or a boy,.
will Have twins,or a miscarriage,
Will get divorced, or plan for a marriage.

None,of us, knows, how long, we will be employed
Yet,most of us, know, we will not go paranoid,
&, that, is something, we all do avoid.

None, of us, really knows, what we will do,
Until, we walk a mile, in another person's shoes.
None,of us, knows, how we will react,
Until we, or someone, we love,is suddenly attacked
Even, the Sainest most stable Individual ,
May not put up with any bull,
Under this Circumstance,
Wouldn't give, a murder, a Kidnapper, a chance,
To harm their loved one,
Especially, a Husbund or a wife,
They care too much, about him or her, about their life.,

They would take any risk, action, would do anything, at all,
Would die for them, and take the fall?

What, would you do, if you were,put to the test?
Would I, pin a nail, to my brest,
In my Bra,
Would find, something, to make a claw?
Would I buy a weapon like a gun, or find some tools,
To kill, the slime?, the fools?,
That, had you Darrell?
Would, I find myself, looking down the Barrel?,
Of a gun, would, I load & use it?
Would, I do anything, that I saw fit?,
To protect you & keep you safe, out of harm's reach?

After, the point of no return, I would reache,
Would, I commit, crime, after, crime?
Possibly,do time?,
To save you??
To bring you back, so we are together?
Would, I be able to,storm the whether?
Any climate?
You bet!,
So, I would like to think,
Yet,my heart, may sink,
and do not know, If I could take, hearing explosions or the sightof
blood,
to be able, to go after, the thuds?

Not quite sure,if I could do it alone, without assistance,
Just way too,intense,
Yet, I'd do anything, in my power
no matter what the hour,,
Until, the moment, you did return,
I wouldn't be able to sleep, would be too concerned,
I would be on the phone, with , every family member, , co-worker &
friend,
To help, A hand, they would lend,
Would print out flyer's,
Money, I'd wire,
Would I rob a bank?,
Or steal someone's car?,
Would,I go to war?,
If, I was tested to the core?
& your life, was on the line,?

That, I do not know,
I hope , strength, I'd be able to show,
Courage and tenacity ,
To get back you home with me.

Who knows, what we would do under pressure
When, feelling stressed,
Would, we do any less?
If, we were corned like an animal, feel trapped,
We, would not take, any crap. (:

I don't know what else to say,
How is your day?
Too many thoughts in my head, in my brain,
and I am not feelling as much pain.
I have already said too much, You know?,
So, shall go
now, getting on my way,,
Talk later today.

KDD: Computer Code or Karen mode? 11.02.06 3;24 pm

This KDD was written,after sending a message earlier that
morning and Darrell, you said, you like reading KDd's more then doing
computer code.

some may say, KDD's are more interesting,
& You, they may intrigue,
But, writing any computer program is truly out of my league!

My KDD's you may like,
You appreciate the things I do and say,
However, Computer Code, effects everyone every day!

Whether ,it be on your Job,
Or on your Home PC,
Programming, is very powerful, you see.

For if it was not for all the Programmer's
Out there, writing Code,
& new programs to write,
There would be no Articles to post on your sites,
& These KDd's, I certainly couldn't write! (:

If,it was not only for the mainstream programmers,
Being a team,
Or the programmer's who write screen Reader's,
In the blind Community, there would not be leaders,
Or jobs for the blind,
Unemployed, we would find ,
Ourselves out on the street,
Out in the Cold,
& SSI Checks to collect,
Since, there would be no techs. (:

I could try my hand,
Yet, it would be like Quick Sand,
I think,
I would sink.

I would flounder and flail,
Not like, my KDd's,
I write to only you Three,
Via E-mail.

Notlike a program,
I couldn't compose,
Writing, for me, it just flows,
I would be tossed under,
Programming, many mistakes, many blunders,
Even, before I began,
If time, I had to spent,
Programming, wouldn't be able to pay our rent,
I am not capable of,
Yet, writing, I love! (:

If,I was a chef, a 6 course meal, I could not make,
The code I could not break,
The program, I could not hack,
That ability, I definitely lack,

Some Languages I do recall,
That I do remember,
>From my computer class,
Yet ,I barely did pass,

From so many years gone by,
Even though, its not up my Alley, at least I did try,
Though,many a day, I did cry. (: lollol

I took basic,
In the days of Fortran,
Not Jova script ,HTML, or Python,
Or C,
Don't like any of it, you see.

However,many programs do help us all,on a daily basis,
Every day of the week,
I just write in Karen Speak,
Can not write in any computer language, or write computer games,
&, many don't know my name,
Who I am,or what I am about,
Will never be able to write Code,
Yet, can walk with you through your Journey, down the road,
Help you carry the load,
And with my KDd's,
Make you smile,
Even if its just for a while,
& share with you,
My happenings of my day,
While, code ,you go ahead & write away! (:

Do take care,, hope your day is going well. (: still can't figure out
that riddle! (: lollol..GRRRR!!

KBD: Jeff'sSpecial Birthday Dose (7/26/06, 3:35 PM)

This KDD,or KBD, was written last Summer for Jeff's 40 th Birthday on July
30 th. After only one year,we got to know each other well. I know even
more about him, and he i, now,. Though, at times, we do not get along,even
argue, most of the time, things are great. Jeff, I consider you, one of my
best friends and as you know, you, Keri and the kids are like family.
This was the first Birthday dose I wrote and it was difficult to write. Yet,
I hung in there and was amazed when I saw the finished product. If you
don't know Jeff, well, you may find outmore about him after reading this.
Enjoy.

, In 1966 in Albany New yourk,
On this day,
You did arrive,
& though, your Twin,Bryant
is not alive
& on this earth
Yet, Your Mom, three, she did give Birth,
& though, your twin did not make it through,
He is a part of you. (:

Your Parents, sadness they must have felt,
Yet, when, they saw you all,
Their hearts did melt. (:

, You only weighed a pound,
& just a little thing,
Yet, so much love & joy, you did bring. (:

Then, you were very small,
& now, your 6 feet tall.
You may have been small,
But, you quickly grew like a weed,
Learned to talk, run & reed. (:

You may have worn braces on your legs,
& you couldn't see,
Yet, that did not stop you in the things you did,
You were a normal kid. (:

Your Parents, showed you the way,
Taught you Morals & values,
That you still have today. (:

They taught you lessons,
& what is right & wrong,
& they taught you how to get along.

They allowed you to play,
& to be yourself,
they were there for you,
In sickness & in health. (:

They laughed with you,
& were there, when you were sad,
& punished you , when you were bad.

They protected you & kept you safe, warm & Dry,
They taught you Love, respect & not to lie. (:
They kept you warm, when you felt cold,
& got mad at you,
When, you did not do what you were told.

Yet, they loved you ,
All the while,
& often,made you smile. (:

Your mother, was into music,
& played the flute,
& your Dad told Jokes,
& was a hoot. (:

Your Dad, like to tinker,
& see how things tick,
& your Mom was there, when you were sick. (:

Your Mom & you liked to watch Tv,
Little House & Cosby
While you & your Dad,
Fun you had,
Gave each other a hand,
& listened to the HF Band
He Helped you to become a Ham,
& learn a Computer with Ram. (:

You all listened to Country music,
On the road,
& you learned ,
How to write computer code. (:

You were taught, English, History & science,
& common sense,
You also were taught Math,
& they, directed you down the right path. (:

You sometimes , did not get along with your classmates,
& as a teenager,
Did not have many dates.

You were involved in school,
& Though, you were not cool,
& not in the In crowd,
You did well,
& Made your Family proud. (:

You made it through, ASBD,
& I am sure, your glad,
When, you were free. (:

In High School, Many Girls, you did not date,
Yet, you did like to roller skate.
Girls, did not like you,
So, you did think,
Shy, You would just smile & wink,
Play it cool. (:

In the summer, You were up at dawn,
& in the pool,
Until after sunset,
You did not care,if you were cold & soaking wet. (:

When, you were younger, you got along with your Brother John,
You played together,
With Bows & arrows,
& other toys,
Got into your share of trouble,
Typical boys!. (:

& many bones you did break,
& many visits, to the Hospital, St. Mary,,
Many times, your Parents, you, they did bring,
, you should have your own special Wing. (:

& though, you & John ,
Don't have much in common,
As adults, as men,
& have drifted apart,
You love each other
In your heart. (:

After Graduation,
You attended College,
At PCC,
& that, is where, your life did significantly did change,
Your life , it did rearrange,,
This was a turning point for you
& your life, has not been the same,
This is true. (:
,In 85,
You went to the Seeing Eye
& got your first Guide Sunny,,
She was both Inteligent & Funny. (:

In 86, Sunny saw a girl named Keri on the spot,
& later, you thought she was hot! (:
Thought, she was intelligent & friendly,

You hit It off,
& talked a long time, that day,
So, much, to say,
& so connect ed,
Two years later,
You two, did Wed. (:
On October 15 of 88,
You became Husbund & Wife,
Best friends & soul mates. (: ,
& Though, your love is stronger & things are great today,
It was not always that way.

Your Families, did not think, you should be together,
Yet, you made it through, the stormy weather,
Religion, did play a role,
Yet, it did not take a tole,
Your very connected & two hearts as one,
& whole. (:

On Sept 18 of 90,
Your Family, became three,
There was David ,

He is a special Kid.
He does have some special needs,
Developmentally Challenged & Socially shy,
He is a loveableGuy ,
& stays in the mix,
Likes auto mechanics,
Things, he loves to fix. (:

Then, April 29 of 93,
Your family of three,
Now turned to four,
& after that, you did not want, anymore. (:

Brian, is the younger Brother,
He like you,
& David, like his Mother . (:

Brian & you are cut from the same cloth,
& the apple,Does not fall far from the tree,
I am sure , you do agree. :

Brian is smart as well,
& he puts you both through hell.
He has your sense of humor & fast as a whip,
& sometimes, both of them, give you lip.

However, you won't change a thing,
Though, they make you crazy & stressed,
& the house is a mess,
You don't love them any less.
They both Bring you & Keri,
Happiness & Joy,
They, are good Boys,
& wil grow, into Great Men,
Who, will reflect back,
& say, do you remember When? (:

Values you do teach,
& you spend as much time with each as you can,
You are definitely A Family Man. (:

You spend as much time with Keri, your Wife,
You have a lot going onin your life.
Your involved with the Church,
& in the Community,
You devote a great deal of time,
To ACB. (:

& Though, your full-time Job,
Is at the U of A,
You volunteer your time,
In many ways.

Computer programming,is yur Livelyhood,
Yet, elsewhere,
You also, do much good. (:
You assist others on the internet,
Through, your web site,
You, help those of us who are blind,
& do not have sight,
your schedule is very tight.

Not only, do you spend time with at church & your Family,
But, with ACB Radio,
You know,
& this is why,
, you have too much on your plate,
sometimes at the office,
Working late,
Or revising a main menu File,
Or preparing for a show,
Being thorough & diligent,
Is your style.
You work, until each project is done,
& you even, find sometime to have some fun! (:
In the 40 years, you have been alive,
You do strive,
& do your very best. (:
Much you have accomplished,
& TodayWe , send this Birthday Wish,
For many more Birthdays,
From Today,
Your like a Brother to me,
Family You & Keri have come to be. (:
. (:
You are a great & close Friend,,
& Darrell & I Both,
This special message,
We do send.

Second KDD for today: Differences between Men and Women

Obviously, I want to write,

I would not be here again, alright?

Okay, I guess, I am continuing, to send KDD's I suppose,

Here, another one for today, I do compose.

My work week, seemed like two, rolled into one,

And, you, do not know, how very glad, I am about it being done

Not as stressed and exhausted,

Yet, still thinking about what was said,

Things that were told to me by my dear friend,

However, I am on the mend,

And though, the trust is not fully there,

I know, we both still care,

And again, we are speaking and beginning to share.

In fact, last night, the friend, and Darrell, my better half,

For the first time in days, were able to joke and laugh,

However, this person me , sometimes, likes to annoy,

Yet, most of the time, our conversations, we do enjoy,

And my buttons get pushed, in things I say and do

And irritated I do get, but, things are fine, by the time the chat is
through.

And though, this friend, sometimes, gets on my last nerve, by things we do
and say,

I am very glad; they are an important part of my life today.

Last night, Darrell and I benefited from it being our weekend

And sitting here at home, this message I do send.

We stayed up, until 11; 30, not too late,

We watched a movie, called "personally yours"; it was good, but, not great,

It was cute, and it was on lifetime, in DVS, listened in bed,

And now more of Darrell's book, this morning, he red.

This morning, I heard about a good blockbuster Movie, that will Premiere
Friday night PG 13, it does rate,

June 29, is the date,

It is Titled "Evening", think it's a Romantic Comedy,

I think, it, I'd like to see

Anyhow, anyway,

How is your day?

As I stated, earlier in the KDD,

I am looking at me,

And doing some introspection,

It is definitely, not fun,

Seeing your flaws and imperfections,

And wanting to change, but not sure if you can and just be okay, with the
person, you became,

One's style of communication and habits are the same.

One thing I know, it's the same old dance and song,

How do Men and Women get along?,

How do we all connect? Be close friends? Or husbands and Wives?

Allow, the opposite sex, to be part of our lives?

Sometimes, I wonder, how we all can relate.

But, think it's great,

With each other, we can't always identify,

We don't understand, we are so different, that is why,

Yet of course, we do have some things in common, this is true,

But, very different too.

After reflecting about this, I did some googling, some information I
extracted,

Interesting what was said,

Some of it, did not surprise me,

I don't live under a rock you see,

Do have a life,

Have a few close friends that are men, and are Darrell's wife,

As well as have two Brother-in-laws, but, they very well, I do not know,

However, I am aware of how things go,

About the similarities and differences between the sexes, between, women and
men.

Sometimes, I think our differences cause problems and each other we do not
understand especially are mate,

Our thinking process and way, in which we communicate,

And relate to another,

Our friends, siblings, co-workers, our mother,

Is different indeed, not wrong or right,

It's like day and night.

For example, Men, may think if a woman ask how someone is,, that they are
pushing and prying, for them, its hard to take,

But for us women, a connection, we are just trying to make,

We may consider the same thing to be a form of caring,

Just want to be sharing,

Our lives, happenings of our day

That is the Woman's way.

However, men may feel like, it's too much, and that we do intrude,

That we are getting too personal, may even be rude?

All I know is, I like to know how others are, that I care about,

Maybe, I take a unique rout?

Say and ask too much?

The way, I keep in touch?

As you can see, this, I do ponder?

I do wonder?

Is this, Something, I can change about me? so, we all get along?

If, I am doing, something, wrong?

I have been told by my family,

And do agree,

I do repeat myself and do try and get the last word

Those things before I have heard,

Do situations I like to control? On how things go?

That, I don't know.

Also, when, I should communicate I close up, like a clam, a turtle, not
comfortable with its shell,

Expressing myself, during confrontations, I do not behave well

They, I do like to avoid,

I need to fill the void,

And at times, I am not comfortable with myself,

Not good for my mental health.

Furthermore, women love to talk especially about, feelings and their day,

While, Men, on the computer, they would rather play,

Go to a sport event, or with the guys, have a drink,

They, really, don't want to "feel" and think,

Certainly, how they feel,

But, if we want to talk about Feelings, they think we are making a big
deal.

They would rather, talk about Technology, politics, us women, or the news,

Yet, those are not always, subjects we would choose,

And if we did, we wouldn't spend all that time

We much rather, ask, what is new? how are you?, are you fine?

And find, out what you have done with your day,

Think, those things matter more, I do say.

Connecting with others matters most to me,

Not sure, why it is, you see,

Maybe, it's because, I am very much a woman, but perhaps, for years I was
alone, few friends, I had,

I felt I did not belong, and was sad.

I don't know, and answers, I certainly will not have today,

But, found the article helpful, and informative, what they did say,

And I will send it your way,

Will enclose the link,

And, if you like, tell me, what you think,

About your personal thoughts, or about what the person wrote,

If you don't agree, or with me, in the same boat?

I'd like to know,

For now, I do need to go

It's almost noon, and my husband, he, time I want to spend,

We both are off, so take care my friend.

http://www.tagnet.org/adventist.fm/articles/signb.htm

Today's KDD: Feellings of Ambivalence

Its 9; 04 on Monday June Twenty-five,

And I am listening to our XM Radio, Channel 25,

This station, is called the Blend,

And how are you friend?

I have a headache, its allergy related,

It was very nice to stay in bed,

And wake hours after the sun rose,

And here I am, this KDD for you all, I compose

I have been thinking of not posting anymore KDD's to my site,

Yet, I'd still write,

I have been feeling ambivalent about the entire thing,

About, the KDD's I do bring,

Most every day, to my blog, on the net,

And those who may see them, are people, I never met.

Strangers could find themselves here, and come take a look,

If, I feel this way, how can I ever publish a book?

My KDD's, they could review

So, I am not sure, if I am through.

Some of you, my KDD's, you enjoy reading,

I am not sure, exactly what I am needing,

And how I can ignore the self critic and just continue posting to this
site,

I know, how much I love to write

Every day, it's quite evident,

In the messages that are sent,

To a select few,

And here to the blog, for you.

For so many years, much of myself, I did not reveal,

Certainly, did not tell others I did not know, what I thought and did feel,

And even those I knew, I found difficult to allow him or her, to get to
know, the real me,

Much of me, for a long time, noone did see.

I felt like I was an outsider looking in, like I was an outcast,

Yet, I think, that all is in the past?

And not how I am today?

There is a part of me, I would love to continue, posting here, Think it's
very cool indeed,

That not only you all can reed

But, I can visit here and return,

See for myself, how my days were spent, and learn,

To grow and gain,

To see what thoughts filled my brain?

And see what I had journaled about, the thoughts I did jot, what I did
say,

This is a very unique way.

I do feel like a Jo et kind of,

This hobby, I always did love.

A Jo Et? You never heard of such a thing?

Well, go back to April, and see the KDD to you all I did bring

Then, you will understand, it all will make more sense,

And I feel like I sit, on the fence,

Not knowing what direction to take,

What changes I should make?

And how I can get passed this? The self critic, I really do need to ignore

I'd some day, would like to have a novel, on the shelves of a book store,

And be a best selling Author,

Yet, much more,

I need to do, to get passed and write, need to edit,

No worries, I won't quit,

But, would like some advice, do you have anything for me?

At this rate, that mystery-romance novel, will never be published

As I wished, if I am still having doubts today?

It would not hurt to just try and I could fail?

Should go beyond just sending mail?

But how? what tips do you have?, what do you say?

This is my thoughts for today.

KDd: AZ Humane Society and Donating Blood

Its Sunday June 24, arrived to work at 6;42,
How are things?, How are you?
This KDD, is not about me and How my week did not go,
Rather, about some information I heard on the radio.

On Sundays, Many stations have PSA's,
Public Service Announcement Programs, People's awareness they want
to raise,
Inform and Educate,
Both nationally, and here in the state.

Often, when I work on a Sunday, rather, listen to music instead,,
I am trying to wake up, and wish, I was still in bed,
I would frequently, surf, and the stations I'd turn,
Yet, this morning, found it interesting, and much I did learn.
I usually find, music, that speaks to me, and catches my attention,
However, this morning, I stay tuned, enjoyed what they
mentioned.
At 6, I listened to " Valley Watch and after, is Valley View,
But, we arrived to work, so, couldn't listen, all the way through.

First, Valley Watch, , was 30 minutes,
This morning, spoke about Strays and Family pets.

Someone from the Arizona Humane Society, was interviewed, seemed
knowledgeable and articulate,
Discussed the process of making a good match, a perfect fit,
And explained what is needed if one wants to adopt a Cat or a dog,
Felt, this information is worthwhile, so sending it, to my blog.

The process and procedure sounds similar, when a child adapting,
They say, one has to be at least 18,
And have a valid Id,
As well as proof of Residency
Whether, you live in a house or Apartment
Whether you are a Home owner or do rent,

They would like to see a couple Bills, like Mortgage, Phone, or
Utility,
Before they agree,
And feel it is a good match and other things they do need, they said
Discussed discipline , training , and if the pet, will have a bed
The owner, needs to have time and a place for the pet to sleep
Respectful of animals ideal to have a fence,
A play area,, this all makes sense.,

Furthermore, Bringing their existing pets and small Children, they do
suggest,
Say, this is best,
It will give the staff a better indication, if it's a good match,
The interaction, they do watch.

They ask specific questions during the interview,
Such as , what would you do,
If, your cat scratched the sofa with its paws,
Would you accept the animals flaws
What compelled you to adapt a pet
What would you do when you travel?, this information they gather,
they do get,
They also ask about lifestyle,
So, as you can see, the interviewee is there awhile,
When bringing children, they look at how they react to their kids,
when they do something wrong or how they play,
Knowing, Parents or owners, will behave much the same way,,
Whether it be with children, a baby or their children.

This lady said some people they deny,
Because, they think they will abuse the animal, that is why
Or not truly interested in having a pet, something, they do lack,
And think, the animal, would wind up back,
In the shelter, looking for a home so, that, they do not want to do,
These people, they put on a terminal no adoption list too.

Moreover, something else, more, me, it did intrigue,

Something only the Arizona Humane Society is doing, they are in their
own league
They, have an AEMT Academy,
People around the nation, go there, you see,
To receive medical training, just like a EMT a Paramedic,
To rescue animals, who are injured or sick.,

And, what is even better, and great,
They are connected with the show Animal Planet Arizona is the only
state
Who is doing this, its called I think, Animal Planet's Hero's,
sounds neat,
The woman says its exciting to watch, suspenseful, on the edge of your
seat,
When, this TV program, you do view,
Watching what the AeMT's do,
When, they go into a home where there is a bad situation,

Honestly, never watched this station,
But, of course, it, I did heard,
They also, provide medical treatment, for animals who are injured.

This is all great, don't you think? It's a wonderful thing,
So, that is why, this KDd, I do bring,
At the end

A link for the Humane Society, I will send.

In addition to this program, I listened to some of Valley view",
Found this one informative too

They did not discuss animal rescue or pet adoption,
But instead, about donating blood, what can be done,
To save a life how rewarding it could be,
How,it could help another, you and me.,

Back in Denver I worked as a reservationist at a Plasma Center,, some
things, I already did know,
So most of the procedures, I knew,how it did go,,
What is needed to accept a donation,, when, blood you do give,
From our donation, many will live
Interesting facts about blood type, on the show, they did share,
Did you know, Type B and even more so, B negative is most rare
Most common is type O,
It's the Universal blood type , that, did you know?,
Often, when, they give a transfusion, type O, they will choose,
When, I had my transfusion, after my arm injury, don't know what,
type, they did use,,
That, was 11 years ago,
Something else did you know?
Type AB is pretty rare too,used mostly,with patients ,who need
plasma,or have burns
And something, you may now learn,
When, we get burned and it forms a blister, we think its water, but
its not,
Its actually plasma, and type AB is chosen,for blood, that does
clot.,

Not only did they provide facts such as this ,other information
About the process,of how to make a donation
One needs to weigh at least 110 pounds,
And they generally take a pint, but two,is equal to 25 pounds,
One pint of blood, can save several lives only takes 5 or 10 minutes
in length,,
And after, give you juice and crackers, to help replenish blood and
gather strength.

This is all I did gather, on the commute,on my way into work today,
And hope, excellent,is your day.

Its now 9 o'clock,
And today, we are going to rock,
It will be wicked busy, around the clock.

The status of Occupancy,has been adjusted
Looking at what I had red,
In the computer, I did see,
Over sold, we will be.
We will begin with occupied rooms 468,and 326 to arrive,and 298 to
depart,
My day is getting off to a good start,
A good one for a change, think, will be a great day,
Andin the morning meeting, again, music, they did play,
Exercised to disco,
Finally no more to say, so, will go.,
Take care and stay well,
Need to run, will be slammed here at the hotel,
After my shift is done,
My weekend, will begun.

http://azhumanesociety.org

Today's KDd: Much reflection and answer,to the Impossible question

I am sitting here, and a Kdd I am attempting to compose,
After, getting home last night, an I. Q I chose,
While, Darrell finished the show preparation,
We listened to Larry on the interactive station

Most of the playlist was complete,
And, for this show, much I did not do, I was beat.

If, the previous KDd's you did read,
You know, I was stressed indeed,
This was one of the worse weeks I have had,that, you can tell,
Most days, close to being sold out, here at the hotel,
Phones ringing off the hook and our Guests had requests , they,we
needed to serve,
And a dear friend, recently struck a nerve,
And it ran deep,
And, because, of all this, found it very difficult to sleep.

After weeks like this, one would be physically and emotionally
stressed,
And in need of more rest,
In reality,less sleep I had at night,
So, that is why, much I did not write.

Much writing I did not do,
Except, to work through
The issues, we had with our friend, resolved online,
Not by a phone call, Or not a meeting in person,
Not at all fun,
Yet, it was the only way it could be done.

E-mail was utilized, like a messenger client,
Numerous messages sent,
Very worth the time that was spent
Dozens of messages sent and rapidly,
Between us three,
The friend, Darrell and me ,

Depending on who it is, and the more you care,
Emotions high, and anger will flair,
You may, think life is unfair,
And that the person, isn't really there,
, Question things, did I,
And as said, at one time, the fur did fly
At one, point, I'd thought I would cry,
But, I did not, I kept my composure and did not fall apart,
Though, sadness, filled my heart.

Things, often have to get worse, before they get better, this is
often true,Why,is that?
Does not matter, what kind of spat
Who it is and the more you care,
Then, noone listens and lends an ear
However, if they are someone who is dear,
And matters, and important in your life, and makes a difference,
No matter, the misunderstanding and how intense
Things get
You will eventually, land in the safety net,,
There, you will fall,
Vanish, will the wall,
Maybe,not immediately,
At least not for me,
But, a little time after,
I can smile, and find laughter
In the humorous things,
And find joy,in what life brings.,

As they say, without conflict, there wouldn't be progress
And, sometimes, it is hard to digest,
What others do say,
The old tapes do play,
And one,may not like, what one sees,
In the mirror, andit may show in entry's
Such as the ones posted to this site,
And dim, seems the light

Despite this fact, eventually, tall you will stand,
And we all have misunderstandings, understand?
Happens, with those closests to us, those who matter the most,
Whether, they live near, or on the other side of the coast,
Its not your foes or acquaintances, you know?
But close friends and Family, are the ones, who help you grow,
The ones, who truly care
Who are reliable and often there,
And our lives we share,
Who invest their energy and time,
Even when, things are not fine,
And may tellus things, we don't want to hear or swallow,
Yet, with us they will follow,
Will be there, today, and tomorrow,
In happy times and sorrow,
In good times andin bad,
Still love us, when they get mad,
Or disappointed in what we do or say,
If, they really care, they will stay,
In our corner they will be, in our court,
Providing a hand and support,
And maybe,not always, but often, our spirit, they will lift
Each of them, family and our friends, they are a gift.,

There,is a purpose for us all on this earth,
We all have worth,
There is a reason,
Those, closests to us, hang in there, through the seasons
Through sun, rain and snow
And strong, the wind may blow
And hard the rain will fall,
If the relationship is good, you will make it through anything at
all

Did not realize, much time was spent on my thoughts on this, the
feelings I just disclosed,
Everything, yesterday,
Thought,I did say,
And how are you all?, how is your day? ,

Obviously, more on this subject I needed to journal about, more I
needed to write,
Before, all could be alright
And time I need to think, and comments made, I need to consider,
Reflect, forgive, so I will not be angry and bitter,
Ponder, the critical remarks, still weigh on my mind
Through all this, eventually, peace I will find

I definitely have forgiven, and the person,a great friend,one of the
best,
But, why, are we put through the test?
Relationships, are like a dance,
And the good ones, I will take a chance.
Three steps forward, two steps back, and feelings, did get bruised,
But, for some reason certain friends, we choose,
And family we do not pick, but friends we do,
And the ones, who are rare and true,
Hang on too,
Life is sweeter and even in bad times, the friendship will mend,
And be there until the end

Its now, 10 o' clock,
And to work I arrived late, at 7;05, pulled into the dock,.
When, I am schedule to start my shift at 7, happy I was not, you
know,
It was not until 6;40, that at our house, the driver did show,
His shift did not begin until 6,, so, how can he get me on
time?,right?
Traffic, we were told,he did fight,
That, he " was on the way",
Certainly,not a good beginning to my day

I began this KDd, writing about preparing for Jeff, your show,
I did digress, happens, so,it goes,
Glad, a Kdd today, I can actually compose.
Anyway,
Yesterday, the entire week was long,
So, I really did not come up with any songs,
But, I found the Impossible question,
And the show was fun.

We played a variety of music, 3 hours it did run.

Not many listeners we had,not much people did share,
No skype chats, all, knew,Jeff, you were not there,
We did get some participation, from Tina, Jessie and Adrien,
Answers, they did provide,and glad, the show was over at 10,
We had a winner, Jessie, got the I.Q right,
And soon, after the show, I called it a night.

For those of you, who did not listen to the show
And would like to know,
What, the question was,I will give it here,in this Kdd,
Surprised, you may be.,

Surveyed, were 800,000 Women,
Not at all men,
What, was the top dream job? What, would they mostlike to do?
What about you?
What, would you say?
If you could,how would you spend your day?

Many answers tina, did give,,many filled her brain,
And this question and music, us,it did entertain.

The answer to this question I do send,
My friend,
Most Women, dreamed being a best selling author, such as myself,
Not working in mental health,
Not in that Field, or a host of a reality show or a politician
Oran astronaut on a mission,
Not a actress, a computer programmer, or a baker,
Not a singer, Wife or a home maker
Not a Doctor, Lawyer, or a news anchor,
Or a comedian, nurse or a banker.
Not a character on Sesame street or someone famous on television,,
Or a surgeon who makes incisions,
Or anyone working for the EPA,
Not even an artist, who enjoys molding things from clay,

A writer, yes, and that is what I dream of,
This hobby I love.

Speaking of jobs, I must get back to doing mine
Office coordinator, many phone lines
Right now, not many do ring,

Yet, I am sure, it will pick up, we will be in full swing,
Many room moves, and VIP's, and guest request,
And when, get home, I will want to rest.

We have 189 rooms to depart and arrive, 220,
So, work, I will have plenty,
So, better, I go,
You know?
Darrell is working too,
And tomorrow, it will be even busier , you see
And likely, I wil not write a Kdd,

Tomorrow, 307 to depart and the same to arrive, here at the hotel,
It will be a day from hell,
And tomorrow night, my weekend will begin, so,looking forward to it,I
need to relax,,distress,
Catch up on sleep, get some rest.

Do take care and stay well okay?
Have a great day.,

Today's KDd: No longer are the skies Gray and busy is my work day

Today,is Friday, and things are looking up,
except this morning, here at work,burned myself, when pouring coffee into a cup,
I wish, I could say soon will be the weekend,
but, one thing is, I am very glad everything is much better, with the friend,
that, I had the argument with, Monday night,
and though, things are not completely better, I know, all will be alright.

There will be much happier days,
now, my spirits are raised.

It took not only writing the KDD on Wednesday and sending it to the blog,
but, quite intense dialogue,
between, Darrell, me and the friend
Many e-mails, we all did send
and at moments, things got bad, and the situation blown out of proportion,
its now resolved, and all done,
things got out in the open and we all did communicate,
we are all friends, and this is great,
we all made a big deal,
and much better, we all do feel.

and though for me, the trust is not completely there,
it does not change, how i feel,or how much I care,
we will all still share,
and disclose,
and here I am, this message I do compose.

we all again are friends, , close and true,
This we wil get through,
We will do it, together,
get through, the stormy weather,
We are all there in good times and in bad,
and many fun times , we all have had,
we will be there, for more weeks,months and years,
I am sure, we will have much laughter , fun and shed some tears?,,

hopefully more laughter and fun?
now, I can see the sun,

Dark,is not the skies
and soon, here at work, the staff, will exercise,,
Every day, they have a routine,
just like, I always have my caffeine
and this office is very noisy indeed,
Hope. you like this mesage, you now reed?
Many people,, here, and music does play,
and many Guest to stay,
and many VIP's as well,
Will be a happening hotel.

I am just beginning to get some relief,no more, my hand does sting,
and this KDD, I am very glad to bring,

we have 225 to arrive and 162 rooms to depart,
and end at 477, and good , my day did not start
and, I am sure, better, it will be, fine,it will go,
and tonight, looking forward to doing Jeff, your show.,
Unfortunately, I have to work all weekend long,
and tonight, we will play great songs.
Do take care and hope your all alright?
and again, happy I was able to write.
and more importantly, us friends,
made amends,
and the friendship, I cherish and treasure,
and enjoyed writing this, it was my pleasure.

I will also send a friendship poem that I found that expresses the sentiment better then I can do,
Elequently, I can't write,
and jeff, glad, up again,is your site,
Dark,is not the Desert skiesAluminates the sun,
after posting this back to work,much to get done,
In this Desert, there is water, you can drink,
will make you think,
and reflect,
even if your not a teck,
will gain insight about technology, hope,Jeff, you keep it alive,?
Those who visit, will thrive,
gain more knowledge and learn
and, not so bad,right now,is this burn,
still red is my fingers,
and alittle, the pain does linger,,
and, glad I am almost myself again
tonight, we wil be up until at least 10,
playing good music, if you like send Requests
and for now, need to take care of my guests.,,

Today's KDd: TEACH: Time,Traits, Emotions, Attitude ,communication and Halucinations

Its been over a day since I have posted to the blog,
But, I am not doing that great,either was dougie dog.

I thought about writing yesterday, but, it would have just been
filled with cynicism and despair,
And those, things, I really don't want to share.
I try and be as positive as I can and others spirits I like to
raise,
Make them smile and laugh, but can't these days.

Right now, this,I am not capable of,
Feelling out of sorts lacking compassion and love,
At least, I feel the need to be this way,
The music right now, does not play,
Nor does, the sun shine,
Yet, I know, I will be fine.

Recently a very close friend told me some of the bad things about
myself,
After , this makes one, examine more closely oneself
That some introspection is in order and the Mirror, I need to take a
look,
Yet, a bad argument,it took,

For some of these negative traits to be revealed and expressed,
Guess, this is all for the best?

I already knew these things about me,
And do agree,
That,some of my bad traitsare quite annoying and frustrating for those
who know me,
However, thought, those who cared the most, truly accepted me?

the good, the bad and the ugly,that the whole package they
accepted???
I am not sure , after things that were said
Sometimes, the truth really does not come out until, there is a
conflict, an argument,
And though, sometimes, things, could be said, that, were not really
meant,
There are some things that are said, that effect a person deeply and
, that can't be taken back
One begins to think, reflect, on what heor she does lack.
Although, I think I am supportive and can empathize,
I know, I can often over analyze,
Most any situation,

Not only this,there are other things I do,
Guess, I complain too,

This, I don't think I do as much but more , from what people do
say,
This, I will try and change today.

Last, some, don't like my communication style,
that way too much I do write,
Found this out, the other night,
And when , something is wrong,
I write e-mail or I.m and, that takes too long,
And, I am not direct and call on the phone,
Don't easily express myself,let my feelings be known,
And do things their way,
Found this out, too, the other day.

It was not that bad, what was said,
It was the fact, that we did not resolve the issue before bed,
And, the conversation, on good terms,we did not leave,
And though, e-mail to each other,yesterday, we did receive,
I feel like I need to change , that I can not be me,
And, that is what hurtsso much, you see.

I feel like I can not send mail or I.M so,much I wil not send,
At least,not to this friend

It was not so much what was said, that did not sit right,
Was just the way in which,it was all said that does not make me feel
good, that was not right., .
The things were said sarcastically and out of anger, and the truth
disclosed,
And After a day, this KDD I compose
This person, has pushed me away,.
Needless-to-say, feel the need to pull away,
At least, I feel this way,today,
Feel the need to separate my emotions , across the spectrum,
Want to detach and feel knumb,
rather not feel much, Its better then , feelling hurt and pain,
and have these thoughts that occupy my brain.,

Despite the fact, the Person I do forgive and know, at some point,
all will be alright
Monday, I was very upset and had a sleepless night.

We talked things through e-mail, things are okay,but not well,
Only time will tell.

Monday night, I could not sleepa wink,
Too much, I did think,
About what was said,
Found it difficult to relax, go to bed.

Then, it did not help matters, that Dougie woke me up in the middle of
the night
Think, he was sick , had to go out several times, that night.

So, when, I woke yesterday morning,I felt awful, had a headache,, did
not sleep at all,
So, into work,I did call,
Home I did stay,
And tried to , sleep during the day,
But, sleep, I could not, was too upset about the situation,
And later in the day, watched tv and listened to the mainstream
station.

After main menu, tried to go to bed,
Darrell, gave me a sleeping pill, it may help, he said,

Around 8;30 at night,
I began not to feel right.

I began to see puffy white clouds,, and then other things began to
appear,
People and animals all around, in the distance and near,
They were floating and drifting into space,
My thoughts began to race,
I knew, it was not real,
Yet, good,it did not make me feel.

The colors and objects were vibrant and clear as day,
Mind tricks, they did play
Felt like things were surrounding me, wish, all they would go, my
mind, they did deceive,
They would not leave,
I had to take Dougie out, to the bathroom,
And, then I found myself, in the other room,
On the computer, a ding I heard, a message,Jeff,did send,
Our very close friend.

He wanted us to call, something about Main Menu,
Was not sure,if that is what he wanted us to do,
And told him, we would not make much sense,
That, we both were hallucinating, especially me, that it was intense,

Yet, I said, I would call,
After all,
Several attempts to dial the correct number were made and we were
talking
And somehow, I got to the bedroom, but don't remember walking
I tried not to make it all a big deal,
But scared, confused and dizzy, I did feel

I know, Jeff called last night, but still confused about everything,
that was said,
Know, he wanted me to go to the E.R; chose not too went to bed
instead,
For a long time, the Hallucinations, I still had,
But, they began to slowly go away
Fell asleep, but still woke up with some, today
And by the time I arrived to work around 6; 15,
The hallucinations, no more were seen.

I did not mean to worry anyone, not at all,
And still do not understand all that was said and happened when, we
did call.

And Jeff, do appreciate you calling this morning to see how things
were, for caring, okay?
And do hope you have a good day.

I should go,
Work to do you know?
A High turn we have today,so, will have many guest,
Still not feelling great, wish I could be home, getting rest.

We have 169 to depart and 253 to arrive,
Going to be a long day, will not be leaving until after 5

Not sure what else to say,
Hope you all have a good day,

Sorry for not a positive post, check back another time
I am sure, things will be much better, I will be fine., ,

Last KDD for the day: Communication, or lack thereof?

I just called work, to communicate,

To find, out what my co-worker, Maria is doing, what are her vacation
dates

And while,on the phone found out also the pot luck has been moved to
Thursday instead,

Noone wanted to do it tomorrow, too soon, the staff had said,

It would have been nice, if someone called me here at home, before I made
a huge batch,

Me, they would have been able to catch

I'd answer the phone or they would get voice mail,,

Or could have sent e-mail?

Is, that too much to ask?,no time, it would take,

If, I did not call, a tray of fruit salad, would have been made.

It may not seem like a big deal, changing the day? But, it is when, you can
not drive,

Tomorrow, would have all the stuff, when, to work I do arrive,

Then, realize, ,I'd have to go back to the store

To make more.

This frustrates and annoys me

Not as convenient for me,,

Some of you may say, I am making too much of a fuss?

If, I were to take it on the bus? Or if the store, I had to run back?

Yet, the issue here,is communication people lack,

I would not even know this if, I did not call,

If,I, did not mention it at all

A part of me, does not even want to bring any now, to work for everyone,
for the staff,

Maybe,just will keep it, for my better half?

For Darrell, who will appreciate it?

I don't know, wil decide, as I sit,

And after this , I compose,

The final decision, who knows

And if this isn't enough, her vacation, she does not tell me, the dates

Isn't this great?

Again, I have to be the one to ask, to follow-through,,

Isn't this, an easy thing to do?

I guess so?

Tics me off, you know?

Can you relate? identify?

More ingredients, would you want to buy?

And, find, that, there is not enough coverage in your office, when,
vacation you do go?

That, others, can't keep up with the flow?

Phones ringing off the hook, ,Guests with concerns, don't have a plan of
attack,

And wishing, for you, to return, come back

This is exactly what happened last year when, Darrell and I were away,

When took vacation for our Honeymoon and Wedding day,

Both Maria and I vacation,they had scheduled at the same time,?

It ended up working out fine, just okay,

Had someone work our job, but, did look forward to the day,

When, I was coming back, wanted me there soon

Almost called us,on our Honeymoon,

If, they did, I would have said, going to pay for our plane tickets? And us
be compensated ?

Yet, that was not said

Because, us, they did not call , while we were away,

Yet, found out, my first day,

Back to work, a warm welcome I did get and was told they did miss me,

But, was it me?or, missed the good work I did for them, you see?

Who knows, one will never know and perhaps, I am cynister? Oh,not me?

The thing is, communication is key,

Extremely important, wouldn't you agree?

At least,it is for me.

I know, I am not always the bestat doing this, especially when I am hurt or
angry,

However, I really do try, you see,

To communicate the best I can,with everyone,

Easier, things can get done,

And less likely for misunderstanding , conflict and stress,

This is best.

Its almost 5, and Darrell's work day is almost done,

So, I am going to run,

But, this little KDd, I wanted to compose,

Instead of making fruit salad, will mop the floor and put away clothes.

Take care, enough today,I write,

Take care, talk,later, tomorrow or tonight.

Today's KDD: A P T: Attitudes, Pathways, prognosis and teamwork

Its almost 11 o'clock on the 18 th of June,

Went to The Doctor and to the store, back before noon.

We woke at 7, and things did not begin so great, they were bad,

Some laundry missing, so, I got mad,

When, stuff is misplaced, I always make a big deal

Then, later, very bad I do feel.,

I have always had a high strung and dominant personality,

And things that get to me,

Don't effect Darrell, to him, it does not make sense,

So, as you can see, it sometimes, gets intense

However, as they say, opposites do attract, and am sure every couple has
issues, things like this, they all do face,

One partner reacts, when, items get misplaced,

And the other person thinks looking for the object, they should not bother,
time , they will waste.,

Sometimes, its difficult to compromise and find a middle ground, and we
should sacrifice,

Arguing, we don't like to do, but, it does add spice,

Just would be nice,

If, we did not fight, and fortunately, I don't think, we don't do that
much, that, things are usually fine,

Yet, Darrell's perspective, could be different from mine.

I am not going to say anymore on this subject,

Have things to do, help you techs,

But, there,is nothing more to say

We all have things to do today,

And besides, don't want to beat a dead horse

You have work to do of course,

So, this issue I will put to rest,

That is best,

Put it to bed,

Feel bad, what I had said.

All I can do is make an effort and try and change my style,

My attitude and approach, but, that, could take a while,

And as they say," you can lead a horse to water, but, can't make them
drink",

But, perhaps, adjust their attitude and change, a little how one does
think?

I honestly have hope, and think, this is possible to do,

Do you?

Some may think, its hard" to teach old dogs new tricks", they are set in
their ways?

Numbered are their days?

Somestudies show , the neurons in adult brains have a specific function
and can not be changed,

Can not be refocused and rearranged

That it is much easier for a young child, to alter their brain and for the
neurons to refire,,

But, as we get older, we are already wired,

And that is why learning is more difficult, more time we need,

To learn and comprehend,

Takes longer for the messages to be send,

To adjust our technique and change our ways,

Much easier, in the early days

This is why, I was patterned early in my life, worked the brain cells to
compensate,

So, it wouldn't be too late,.

For the good neurons to refire and find a different function, in another
way,

Enabled me to do the things I can do today,

I would not be who I am, and lead a normal life,

And likely, Darrell,not be your wife.

Okay, on this topic, we all had enough for now,

Darrell's visit, went pretty well, with Dr. Dao,

His cornea looks pretty good, things are stable, back in a month he goes,

As to what his prognosis,what he will see?, who knows?

Its now, 11;26,

And want to help you Guys write an outline, for main menu, tomorrow at 6,

This I will do,

If,it will help you two?

So, your not skipping meals, and running late,

Don't want to procrastinate,

So, rushed you will not be,

Happy, that will make me.

So, that I will do this , today,

And instead of music, we will play,

I will clean house and as I had said,

Will make my fruit salad,

Several batches I will make,

Some for Darrell, and the rest to work I will take

Tomorrow, we are having a pot luck at the office,

And soon, I will end this,

KDD, the dose for the day,

Need to get on my way,

And so do you?

How are things?, How are you?

Do take good care, hope your all alright,

Have a great day, and later more I will write.

Last KDD for Today: More about my Family and Mystery Boxes found

Another KDD today I have chosen to create,

Why wait,

If I have more to say?

Do, I have to only compose one a day?

This is my blog after all, a way to journal and compose what is going on in
my day, or memories I recall

Finally, my Dad I did reach,

As I said, yesterday, he was fishing on the lake, not at the beach,

And today, playing Golf earlier in the day,

My Sister's and their Husbands and kids did stay,

All weekend long,

All are great, noone is ill, and nothing wrong.

Mom and Dad enjoy us all being down, having company,

Not often, us, they don't see

Have fun, despite the clutter and all the noise,

Making extra food and all the toys,

Around the house, enjoy the visit, yet, after, like the peace and quiet

He told me about the snapping turtle and the geese,

The Eggs, the turtle did lie or lay,,

And over 60 fish they caught yesterday.

Of course, the fish, they did not keep, threw them back so, the fishing
will be good another time,

Had fun, casting the line,

And being on the boat, in the water and soaking up the sun.

Chatted about Darrell's eye surgery about how our jobs are going, that I
like working for the Hyatt Corporation,

About Main Menu and our Desert café show on the interactive station,

Mentioned our hot weather,

And commented how we would love it, if we all were together.

Sounds like he is enjoying retirement

Much of his time is spent

Reading books, playing Golf, and investing,

Reading the Wallstreet Journal and good food digesting

They love living in New England New Hampshire, not in New Jersey no more,

And though, they don't live too close to the shore,

Or the mountains, they are not too far away,

They have access to a Lake every day,

And not too far from skiing, don't mind all the snow and the wind-chill,

Being up there is tranquil,

There property is very private, not many Neighbors around,

Not much traffic but Birds, they like the sound,

And so do us,

A beautiful place, but not practical for a couple like us, who can not see.

Its now 5;09,

All is fine,

Darrell and I are enjoying our Sunday,

And right now, music does play,

In the background I hear "one more day"

A wonderful song,

And this Desert Café show, will not be as long,

Only two hours, not the usual 3

Shorter it will be,

Yet, it's the same format, that we do on our Monday afternoon show

From 3 to 6,

However, in today's music mix,

We tried to find music for a tribute for all the Father's out there,

And in my KDd's, things about my Dad, here,I share.

Prior to the show, spent time together,

Despite this hot weather,

Benefited from the time we had,

Chatted with Dad,

And then, sorted boxes out on our patio

And for lunch, Darrell had a burrito.

Many boxes have been sitting there, taking up space, collecting dust,
there, before we got married,,

Obviously, the stuff, we really don't need,

And some things, we could not identify,

Or were concerned about the chemical structure of the cleaning product or
food, that it may explode, into ash,

So, some of it, we tossed in the trash.

We had an entire box, a crate,

Filled with newspaper, a time to wait,

When, I would need to move or pack some of our crap

So, the paper was there, for items to wrap

Did not know, I had a full box of just paper, nothing elllse, nothing at all

Other boxes had radio gear, hardware and software to install

A few other boxes had misilanious stuff,

After an hour or so, had enough.

We will go through some more, and sort it out,

Will be nice, to get the junk out,

Mystery boxes, we did find,

Now, for the rest of the night, we will unwind,

Possibly, go swimming in the pool watch a movie or read another book
tonight,

For now, this is all I write.

Today's KDD: My Dad and My Sunday afternoon

Its 10 o'clock on Sunday, the 17 Th of June,
Today, woke up 3 hours before noon,
Today, I will not be a lazy bum like yesterday, did nothing much at all,
And, again, My Dad, I did try and call,

When, I called, this morning, again, he was not there, everything is fine,
Yet, he has been out before 9,
Which would be 6 our time,
Went to play Golf with my Brother-in-law Bob, and Bobby, his son
Dad's Grandson,
Will call when they get back, when they're done.

On Sunday mornings when I am home,
Don't have to work, far, I don't roam,
We often listen to Kim's" Blast from the Past", today, featuring music from
82,
How is your day?,
How are you?
Are you spending it with your Dad or a male mentor?, or someone you love a
bunch?
Taking him to Brunch?
Or having a cookout,
Spending time with him, letting him know, you care, that, is what it is
about.

Unfortunately, mine,is thousands of miles away , in person, we can't be,,
Still love him and think of him, you see.
For me and my Sister's he was tough, his expectations high,
He loves us, wants the best, this is why,
It did not matter, that I was blind, the same things I had to do,
As my Sisters Mary Beth and Tara,too,
I had chores to do and had to do my best in School, had to achieve,
Was punished if he and Mom, we did deceive ,
Despite the fact, he worked all day, he'd be up late,
In the early years, the schedule he would coordinate,
All the volunteers that would come to " Pattern" me,
He was very organized, a success, the program,he wanted it to be.
He had hope for me to be a well child ,as much as possible, anormal life to
lead,
Helped me walk, talk, swim , ride a bike,and learned to read,
Add, subtract and to write,
Would sing me songs at night.
Of Course, Mom would do some of these things too ,
Yet, some subjects, easier for Dad, this is true.
Much frustration, we both did feel, experience,
Conversations, study times, were long and intense,
His method of doing Math, I did not understand, much sense, it did not make,
Yet, appreciate, the time, he did take.
Did not always have patience, yet, did teach,
And we also had fun on the beach,
Up in Maine, in Kennebunkport,
Played basketball, for me, he put in a court,
In our driveway,
So, B-ball, I could play,
On any day,
Play twenty-one, at night,
Play hide and seek or have pillow fights,
If we went to the zoo, describe the sights,
And played Games to improve our education,
Would watch the Wild life station,
We would play scrabble or monopoly ,
Things got more difficult as I got older, during Adolescence
Then,my Sister's and I did not make much sense,
We were becoming Women, and now, had a mind of our own,
Began to make our opinions known,
And he was concerned about us, a good College; he wanted us to go and to
excel,
In those days, the relationship did not go so well.
I thought he was too tough, and not fair,
Yet, I always, knew, he did care.
Sometimes, he hurt me by the things he would say, over the years,
I'd shut down and be in tears,
So much, I did not communicate,
However, Today, I think he is great,,
He, I have forgiven, the things he had said and did do,
Much, we have been through,
And he is human too.,
He did not always say, he was proud of me,
Or that he loves me
Those are things that are hard for us two, to say,
As I became an adult, I could, and do feel today.
Although, times, he made me sad,
Fun times, we also had,
He made me laugh and had fun,
I love him a ton.
Very glad, he is my Dad
And though, still today, he sometimes, makes me mad,
And we may not agree with each other's views,
Keep in touch now and then tell him news,
On what is happening with Darrell and me, us out here,
My Dad, love him dear.

The Safeway delivery Guy just did show,
So, have to go,
Put the groceries away,
And have things to do,
Still listening to Kim, playing great tunes from 82, not 84,
Guess, Safeway, did not bring everything from the store,
That we requested, that would be another Kdd, for another day, another time
for the site,
Just wish they would get it right,
Is that too much to ask, to expect, whoever is shopping for the groceries,
the items, we chose?
Guess so, I suppose.

Housework I will do,
Go through some boxes that have been sitting on our patio too,
Later, will tell you my thoughts about Nickie your book last night, all of
it, I did read,
It was a good one indeed.

All the songs Kim is playing I recall, Elton-John, Fleetwood Mac and Chicago
Journey, Survivor and the Go-go's,
Many others too, fun, you may agree,
Always were good two movies,
That I remember that year, E. T and Tootsie,
Funny Dustan Hoffman was and E.T, Cute made me cry,
Also recall, red much American Literature, perhaps, "Catcher in the Rye"?
Maybe Hemingway? Poetry too? Poe?
So long ago, you know?

Well this is pages 3,
This is a long KDd,
So, will go and also don't have much to say,
So, take care and have a great day.

Today's KDd: My Family and Aspirations to be a writer

Its 3 o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday,
Music on the XM radio does play,

Listen to 80's, channel 8,
And this morning, I woke up very late.

I said, in the KDD, last night, that I'd be up before 9,
Yet, I was exhausted,not feelling fine,
Totally wiped out , slept an hour passed ten

Got out of bed, when Jeff called, that was when,

Did wake shortly after 8 , took care of Dougie, but went back to bed,
Slept more, While Darrell red,

A Dean Koontz Novel," light of the moon"
Began completing the grocery order at noon.

When, I first turned on the XMRadio, Played, " Eyes without a face" by
Billy Idol,
And at this moment, do not have a title,
For this KDD,
Never know, what it will be,
Until the end,
Just before it, I do send.

I finally finished the grocery order around two,
Then, called my Family, to see how they are, what is new,
And to wish my Dad a happy Father's day,have not spoken to them,in a long
time,
Wondered how they were,if they were fine.
When, I called my folks house, , in New Hampshire, answered the phone was
Bob,
Later this evening, they all were having a cook out, steaks, maybe, corn on
the Kobb?
Dad was not there, fishing in the boat,on the lake,
Joanna, our 12 year old Niece, he did take,
She loves fishing, , skiing climbing trees and plays the Clarinet,
While her 14 year old Brother Bobby, likes sports, Science and playing on
the net,
In the fall, he will start High school and play Football and music
lessons, he is taking, Guitar,
In a couple years, will be driving a car,
He too played the Clarinet and the trombone,
Also, spoke to my two Sister's, Mary Beth and Tara and Mom on the phone.
Katie, Tara and Bob's Youngest,
Has learned to Crochet, said, she will make me a blanket ,maybe for
Christmas?
She will be in the 4th grade, reading she enjoys,
She was not on the phone long, Marin, was making noise,
Marin, or Maren, is almost two,, she was jamming the Harp and the
xylophone and the Piano,
She is walking, talking and fast she does grow,,
Will catch up to her big sister Emma, who is almost 4 and will be in
pre-school again in the fall,
They think, Marin will be more tall,
Than Emma and she is tough and headstrong,
Maybe, she will write songs, ?
Be an artist or a writer?
She is a tomboy, a little fighter.
Right now, she is teething, biting everything in sight
Mom said, Dad will call, talk tomorrow, or later tonight.
They were getting ready to have a barbecue, so had to go,
Told them, we would be home for Christmas, hope their will be snow.
Dreaming of a white Christmas and, visiting the Family for the Holiday,
Will be nice to get away,
About 5 days we will stay,
Takes two days to travel ,the flights are usually 6 hours, and often very
crowded ,
One's personal space is invaded
Never can sleep, get know winks,
The flight attendants serve no food but do drinks,
I will read books or listen to music on our cd player or Bookport,
Wish the flights were short
Like they are, when, we go to San Diego
Sometime this summer, there, we will go,,
Miss my family, you know?

However, with my arm injury, its not really conducive me to live there
The bitter cold weather, I could not bare,
I have nerve damage, and pain just about every day,
Now and then, they ask, are you going to move back, I don't know, we say
Would love to, it would be great
But struggle every day, since the date
I had the arm injury one year after in 95,
Since, I fell 6 feet off a ledge, took a dive
Lucky to be alive,
Have perminant nerve damage and lack some range of motion,
If lived there, have more inflammation, but do miss them and the ocean
So, part of us, would love to move back East, but think,its best,
That, at least for now, stay here, in the southwest
Yet, it is so very hot , so don't like the Heat, like fall, somewhere in
between
Who knows, it remains to be seen,,
Don't know, at this date,
None of us knows our fate
Our Destiny,
Who knows whether a book will be published by me?
We all will just have to wait and see.

Speaking of books,
Soon, I will take a look
Nicki, your book, we will buy,
We are interested that is why,
And, you inspire me, maybe, I could publish a book as well?
Would a novel I write sell
Would one have be written, and on the list of top 10?
Would it, be placed on your bookshelves in your living room? Or den??
Would you read it, when your on vacation?or on a cold windy night?
Or, tell me, maybe, I don't have the ability to write?
Some of you say, a KDD book I should create?
But, think none of my KDd's, are that great
And be of interest to anyone?,
Sometimes, I wonder if they should be sent now, after they are done,
But, then, its too late, they are already sent your way
Then, I hope, they make your day.
Some I do like, and think are halfway decent, interesting, funny and
filled with whit, ,
But, a book, could it be a hit
This,is in my list of things to do,
Not go to space,like youDarrell or Jeff, that frightens me,
But I aspire to be an author, that I'd like to be.
That would be very cool,
And later this evening, will go swimming in the pool,
Its already 4;30, the day is slipping away,
Gone is the day
Should go,
Want to spend time with Darrell, you know?
we are doing a Desert Café special show tomorrow then, not on Monday, are
usual time,instead
want to relax on Monday, read and make my fruit salad, has no lime,
has pudding cool whip,and fruit, pears, bananas and fruit cocktail,,
want to get caught up on mail,
as well as sort through boxes sitting on our patio,
and a doctor's appointment, Darrell has to go.
Going,I should do,
Besides, have no more to say, so, guess, this is through,
You all take good care and have a wonderful weekend,
And keep in touch my friend.

Today's KDD: Phones ringing off the hook and Nickie's book

Its 11 o'clock Friday night,

And now the KDD I write,

It was way too busy at work today, to even think in creative mode,

And by the end of the day, my brain was on overload,

My brain was solid,

Or what we called, fried as a kid,

It was not the "bomb",not cool,

There, were no crashers, at the pool,

Don't know, about that,

Or if they had people on the yoga matts,

Or if anyone drank blended drinks at the juice bar,

Or if Valet,lost a guests car,

Don't think anything like that occurred,

At least nothing, I had heard.

I was slammed with calls, every line,

As well as receiving e-mails from my boss, of issues, that were not fine,

Shhhe wanted me to follow through,

So, I had lots to do.

A few guests were not happy with the service they, did receive,

As well as some Guests, behind, stuff, they did leave,

Some guests had lost items, that they did bring,

And the frontdesk , was in full swing,

We had a high turn, over 200 arrivals & 200 to depart,

, staff, amenities, towels and sheets,filled their carts,

luggaged being carried by bell,

Many VIP's were here at the hotel,

And room moves, and Guests with allergies

And fortunately, noone got stung by scorpions or bees,

And probably, some guests staying, were from over seas,

As well as the renovations did continue,

For the restaurants,not the Vu,

But, the Squash, and the Sondolo,not the café,

Nor, the camp, where, kids do play.

So tired,my work day was over 10 hours long,

Very happy to hear party songs,

Ones that were fun, funky and one could dance,

And maybe, filled with a little romance?

Jeff's playlist included this,

And I, the I.Q,I did miss,

Which surprised me,

Because sometimes, too tired to think, you see,

After a long day,

Can't always play.

He mentioned tech news, like how go Daddy hasCAPTCHA , but not on their
entire site,

And also mentioned Nicki's book tonight.

She was on the air,

And some of her book, she did share,

Told us, what it is about and it, where to go to get it,

And jeff, played 3 hits,

From , Enrico Ingleses, the Insomniac album, most are great.

He told us the state,

The trouble with Nasa, the shuttle and complications,

He was listening to the station,

Chatted about the issues their having up in space,

And off the air,

Some of us, talked about body parts and rearranging a face,

Losing one's marbles and where, they can be found,

And, how I sometimes, make a loud sound,

When, I sneeze or yawn,

And I am so very happy, I don't have to get up before dawn,

For the next 3 days, can sleep-in to 11,

Think, that,is heaven,

Will not sleep that late,

Probably to 9, or get up earlier, at 8,

Should go, was going to go and read,

But, sleep, is what I really need,

Will read another book tomorrow and Kdd's I will compose,

And as to what else? Who knows,

Its getting late, time to hit the sack,

And glad, my creativity is back,

Even if it is for a little while,

And more importantly, makes your day, you smile.

Today's KDD: Free Association and Fluff

I got more sleep then usual, last night,
So, you think, I'd be able to write?,
That a KDD, I could create?
Something, I'd be able to compose?
Today,I can't write so easily, not think on my toes,
Most often, the thoughts just fall onto the Paige,
Perhaps, its old age?
Maybe, I am beginning to become Senile?
That, I lost my style?
That, it was never really there?
Yet, every day, I'd still share,
What you all have come to know as a KDD,, a daily dose that is
written,
Words, that rhyme and are fitten
In this word document,
Somehow, something I write and is sent,,
Fitten is not really a word ,just like funner, stressure and
automagically,
Guess, anything, can be writtenin a KDd?
Just, as long as the reader does understand, the message , I do
convey,
And, the KDd, makes your day?
This is the purpose of this,
And I know lately doses you have missed,
Not many I have written in days,
Let's hope, this is a phase?
Part of it, I have been reading books, for pleasure,,
On my vacation, so, I suppose, I should not measure?
And keep track?
Of how many sent to the blog? Or if creativity I do lack?
Here,is my perfectionist side speaking,,making a mental note in my
mind,
Should not be critical of myself, be more kind?
You all don't care, Maybe, I should not too?
Howare you this morning?, How are you?
I just wrote a bunchof fluff, some filler,not muchof anything,
Hoping, through this process, something, I will bring?
Some value to this message, something with substance? And worth your
time?
Hope all is fine?,
Trying to make this worth reading,
Knowing you have work to do, and that your weeding,
Through , hundreds of e-mails deleting most and the best,in folders
you place,
Hope, this and other KDd's are not a waste
That even though, I don't have much to say,
Hope, my messages brighten your day??
Just a little bit?
Trying to wake up here, as I sit,
Two more days, then, it's the weekend again,isn't that cool?
Will begin "shadow Fires" , sleep and swim in the pool,

Benefit from having the time off together,
Hot will be the weather,
Around 109, will have
A heat wave,
And this message, likely, you wil not save,
Its now, after 8 o'clock,
And the staff, again, music did rock,
Exercise they did, stretch, so, they can be more flexible and agile,
get through the day,
Not sure, what they thinkof the music the managers do play?
Again,many guest will stay,
About 446,
Hope, I get home around 6.

Very happy to see, ACB and Radio Shack are accommodating the blind
and visually impaired,
The Message last night,with you all I shared,
And Darrell, it you posted to your blog,
And Dougie,is a sleepy puppydog,,
Near my desk, he lay,
And I feel much better today,

Main menu, we need to plan,
I will helpif I can,
If you would like, will assist in any way,
Yet, we need to call our guests later today,
Tomorrow is Friday,
And Jeff, hope tomorrow night, music you will play?
That, you will do your show?
Soon, I have to go,
And that too, you have some good News?
I know, great music you will choose,,
I know, we all have things to do,
So, this message is through,
Our printer , well, it still does not run,
And this KDd is done,
Hope your all alright, more then just fine and okay?
Have a terrific day. J

Today's KTDD: Summary of Special Weekend

This is a colaborative daily dose written by Karen, Tina and Darrell summarizing the special weekend we all had with all seven of us, Karen, Darrell, Tina, Jeff, Keri, Dougie and Jascinda. Tina is leaving for Greeley tomorrow morning on the bus, Darrell is returning to work in the morning and Karen returns to work on Wednesday morning. A great time was had by all!

Today,is june 11 and the time,11:31,

We all are having fun,

Tina, Jeff and Keri all came down for the weekend,

So, that is why, no KDD I did send,

busy and good time, had by us all , including the puppies,

wonderful company , and great food, such as Applebees and the cook out,
Burgers with cheese,

Stayed one night at the Comfort Suites and another night at the Hyatt,

And first time, Tina,Jeff and Keri met

Had interesting discussions and debates,

As well as celebrate the date,

Last year, that Darrell and I got Married, as well as Tina's Birthday,

And Dougie and Cinda, they did play,

The comfort Suites did have hot tubs, so, all of us, except for Jeff, took
advantage of,

Most of us, do love,

How relaxing they are, for your body and mind,

Aleviate stress and help you unwind,

Had adult conversation

All weekend long,

And right now, Darrell and Tina are choosing songs,

To play on the show in about 3 hours,

We benefited from the weekend together,

But,unfortunately, it was too bloody hot, to hang out in this weather,

Yet, hung out,

And Dougie, was Jealous and did pout,

Because, Jascinda I gave her attention,

And Keri, had herbal tea, to relieve some tension,

Darrell and Jeff, played on the computers some, but not a lot,

And at this moment, have a beef dish, cooking in the crockpot, ,

While, The Guys stayed at the Apartment,

And did chat, the Women, to Safeway, we went,

And picked up the food and munchies for the gang,

And, no songs in the shower, I sang,

Last night, we watched A DVS video, called eight Below,

And did not want Jeff and Keri to go,

And Tina,is leaving tomorrow, back to Colorado,

Wish, they all could stay longer, always,have a great time, you know,

Wonderful friends, more like family,

Of Darrell and me.

The Movie was very good, but a little sad, and the story true,

And, how are you?

This movie I'd recommend, its Family safe no matter the age,

And not using saige,

Or Rosemary and Thyme,

Or lemon or lime,

In my crockpot meal,

And no matter,if we all act a little grumpy or get mad, does not change
how we feel,

Still care about eachother and do love , give ,

We do share,

Are there, when we are well and in not in such good health,

Can be our self,

Don't have much else to say,

So, hope your having a good day.

I am sitting here again, its now after two,

Tina, had written her portion of the dose, she was almost through,

When, Jaws suddenly did not speak, the computer did die, it just quit,

Darrell and Tina somehow, recovered most of it,

At least mine,, at least my part,

Yet now, Tina, now, over, she has to start,

At this moment, she and Darrell, are having meatloaf sandwhich's and chips,
not potatoes,

maybe, Again, Tina will recompose,

By then, it will be time for the show

From 3 to 6,

Darrell has created an unusual music mix,

From what he said,

And late last night, we three, got to bed,

After, Jeff and Keri left, we took a nap, and the movie we did see,, up
until after one,

And think, soon, this KDD is done,

Nope it's not, you're all in for another sittin,

Now, this is Tina, and I'm rethinking what I'd written,

Since Jaws had a braincrash, and maybe her computer has been bitten?

A terrific weekend was indeed enjoyed by all,

myself, Karen, Darrell, Jeff and Keri, we had a ball!

Of course the puppies, Dougie and Jacinda, enjoyed themselves, too, but they
didn't run up and down the hall.

On Saturday on the floor, Karen was petting both Jacinda and Dougie at the
same time,

But Dougie was shocked, dismayed, and pouted something awful like Karen had
committed some major crime!

For a couple of hours Dougie was in Karen ignore mode, until we had all
taken naps and dozed.

Then, once again, Dougie was all happy and waggy tailed, and cold wet nosed.

At the Hyatt and Comfort Suites overnight we all stayed,

Sometimes discussion was lively, we were noisy and at times crude,

Other times very very quiet, and in individual hottubs some of us were in
the, well, I won't say that, for it'd be rude!

The individual Comfort Inn Jacuzzi's were a heck of a duzy,

and we were each able to completely relax and unwind,

No one sang in the showers, or stayed up 'til all hours,

But if Tina sang and splashed around in her Jacuzzi, out no one will ever
find!!

Yet, Tina, was across the hall from us,in room 124,

And Saturday night, knocked on her door,

In the Jacuzzi she probably was sitting,

Or on her bed knitting?

Or playing her flute, or with her Braille lite,

And here again, I write,

Adding to this dose, don't know how this will all end or how long it
will be?

Just know,it will be an unusual Kdd?

However, me, my knock on the door, she did not hear,

you Guys, all of you,love you dear,

very glad, you were all here,

Darrell,just played, Louie , Louie and now, Twist and shout, a Beattles
triple play ,

Now, listening to a little Help from our friends better they make your
day,

Remember, Mathew Broderick , starring in "Ferrace Bueller's day off,"
one of the best 80's movies,, that was long ago, many years,

This next one, brings tears,

And a smile too,

Does, it to you?

Its" my Life"Noone compares to you,

Think of love as something new,

Never lose affection for people and things that came before,

Remember them often, but love you more,

Love lyrics, like this,

Old friends, that I don't keep in touch with, sometimes do miss

Wish, I did not lose track of you know?,

Yet, most friends come and go.

Darrell is now playing John Cougar Mellencamp and its about 4:30,

And later, we will wash clothes dirty,

And not squirt anyone whether they are fully clothed or partially,, ,

Certainly, Naked, they, will not be,

Yet, perhaps, we will splash? By the pool? Tonight?

And how long is this KDd, that we did write?

Just checked, its pages 3,

So maybe just a little bit longer it'll be.

I'm back, yes it's Tina again,

Writing in here every now and then.

I can't believe how this whole weekend really just flew,

And before I know it, I'll be riding along in a Greyhound bus, yes it's
true.

Soon enough, back in Colorado I'll be,

And this weekend will then be a really enjoyable memory.

Safely tucked away in my happy and contented mind,

Karen and Darrell are true friends who are indeed very very kind.

My life would not be quite the same without them around,

even if communication is often phone or electronic, internet-bound.

Well, so by now, I bet you all might be tired of reading,

So I'll finally end this, I think, and to that I'll be heeding.

So adieu and goodnight,

And soon again we'll collaboratively write.

So bye bye and later we you will see,

For another amusing and eventful CKTDDD!

It isn't quite over,

But we are not in Dover.

It is Darrell,

I am not in a barrel.

This entire weekend has been great,

There has been all love and no hate,

Though sometimes each other we do frustrate,

And sometimes we slept in benefitially late,

Each time it was worth the wait.

This weekend I will never forget,

But it has gone like a jet,

I'm glad Jeff and Keri Tina finally met,

And we all didn't spend too much time on the net.

Alas, I am not feeling too creative right now,

Writing, my brain just doesn't currently allow,

Sometimes, I just don't seem to know how.

So, it is time for me to go,

Tina is leaving tomorrow.

See you all later,

But I won't get bitten by an alegator.

After awhile,

Crockadile.

Late KDD today: Extended Anniversarry Celebration and the Marlaina Program

Yesterday late afternoon went to Outback to Celebrate,
Wanted to go early,not eat late,
Had our usual, Victoria Filet,
There was no special of the day,
both of us had a variation of that dish,
We began with appetizers Grilled Shrimp for me,
And for Darrell,wings on the barbi,

I had a fuzzy naval and Darrell ice tea,
Darrell had potato soup and Garden salad for me,

I had the 7 ounce steak and ordered fries, but did not eat ,
Nor had dessert, something sweet,

Darrell had my fries along with the 9 ounce steak and Garlic mashed
potatoes, , both of us, hot fresh bread,
Sat and Reminisced
About being Wed,

One year ago , , about that special Event,
How fast the time went,
And how are love is stronger every day,
How nice,Visiting with family, friends, good food and the music, that the
dj did play,

Hoping, we will be together for another forty, or forty-five,
As long as I wil be alive ,
Has been a great year, for the most part,
Cherish him and love him with all my heart.

Had no dessert , but coffee, decalf,
Cream and sugar,not half, and half,
Went home and listened to the Marlaina program, from 6 to 8,
Afterwords, finished our date.

Jeff, had nancy on the first hour, from the Friends and Art showcase, and
Lynn too,
And Both, explained, all that they do,
Everything that is involved in planning that night,
As well as the board meetings, workshops and their web site,
The visual arts display and the CD's sold,,
How, that week, the days unfold,
About the audition process,
And, how during convention week, they get little rest ,
How much fun they all have, Jamming and hanging around,
And, how some have lost equipment, some, of it never was found,
How , they would travel many miles ,
And, how the showcase,made everyone smile.

They always would try and have variety,, singers , pianists , Poems one
would recite,
Was a wonderful ending to a Tuesday night.

Nancy had recalled, how someone had sculpt something,, another individual,
thought it was great,
So, he or she, a poem, they did create

Then, a musician took that poem, and composed a piece of music, , 3 types
of art were expressed,
Music and the visual arts I love best,

Yet, not good at none,
Though, have lots of fun,
Writing, dancing, singing ,ceramics, when, it is all done,
Feel very good, and those are some of my hobbies,
Are, writing KDD's?

I think not,
Though, I enjoy all a lot.

In the second hour, Dee was his Guest, from the Diabetes affiliate,
Spoke about what it is about, how to stay healthy and fit,
And what they do, and how important it is, for us all to understand this
condition ,
What is their mission,
For all diabetics,, good menu choices and equipment they need,
Along with the newsletter to read,
And how, they can attend meetings, with friends and family, provide
support and encouragement,
How the resources are spent,

All and all, it was a good show,
And soon, I will go,
Its now, 9 o'clock, but I still have more to say,
Have not yet, told you a little about today.

This morning we again slept in,until about 7;30,
Did not have time to get flirty,
However, after writing this and like last night,
We will end the day, right,
The orchestra will play,
A beautiful symphony,
For Darrell and me.

Anyhow, anyway,
We began our day,
With a massage, we each had one,
Had lunch after we were done.

That was my gift to Darrell, and his for me, will be here soon,
In about 3 weeks, and the massages were over about noon,
Neither of us, had a Sweedish one, but, a deep Tissue massage, after all,
Is quite painful for me, since, had my accident, since I did fall,
And for Darrell, it is not always pleasant,
Yet, the time and money, worth it, to be spent,

So, glad we did go,
Went to sub factory and then prepared for the show,
Finished my grocery order, during the desert café,
Played our usual mix, as well as the Ceremony, we did play,
Along with a few of our special songs, that have special meaning , to
us,
Like The Shanniah Twain songs " at this Moment" and " Still the one " and
Solid as a rock,
The show ended at 6, and then spoke to Keri until about 8 o'clock,
While, Darrell, spoke to Militsa, or as Jaws says, Millica, for at least an
hour , while, I with Keri, and made a pizza pie,
Now, Darrell is watching his Monday night show, enterprise, and I this KDD,
I do send,
To you all friend,
Would like to extend our Anniversarry some more tonight,
So, going to go, alright?

Do take care mate,
And sorry, this KDd,is so late.

Today's KDD: Remembering our Wedding and Celebrating our one year Anniversarry

Today is June three,

Our one year Anniversary,

Exactly one year ago, we walked down the Aisle,

Me, in my satin and lace, Darrell in his Tux and we did smile,

Earlier that morning I had a headache and thoroughly exhausted,

Worried about messing up, saying our vows, but happy to be wed.

Little we did that day, relaxed and visited with family,

And Friends of both Darrell and me,

To be there for our special event,

And money was spent,

Room service was ordered, a snack

Cheese & crackers, wings and coffee black,

It was good and curbed our appetite,

Until we ate later that night,

We had planned to be on the boat around 5,

Yet, more like 5; 30 or 6, we did arrive,

Longer, it took for us all to get ready, get dressed and go,

Witch delayed, for everyone to show,

So, much time on the boat, we did not have, no Rehearsal and we were not
oriented,

All would be alright, the family had said,

And it was, in the long run,

We all had fun,

Wish so early, it was not done,

And fast it did end,

We all enjoyed The Wedding Cruise,

The Ceremony went well, had great food and was fancy free in my dancing
shoes,

I was nervous when I said my vows, but Darrell was confident,

And fast the time went,

Exchanged Rings, a symbol, of our love and commitment,

Almost lost my Vail, the wind blew,

And, in 20 minutes, the ceremony was through.

It was raining, so could not have the Ceremony up on deck,

And Darrell and DJ Jim, set up the Tech,

Gear,

While, the Odyssey Staff, set up the tables, chairs, the bar, for wine and
beer,

Other mixed drinks, and the menu items that we all selected,

The Menu, Mom Red,

There was Chicken salmon or steak,

And of course wedding cake,

, Salads, potatoes, chocolate covered strawberries,

Crackers and cheese

, shrimp cocktail,

At 7, the boat did sail,

Out and toured the Harbor, but did not go as far because of the weather,

yet, we all enjoyed our time together,

They also had a chocolate Fountain,

And am sure, some had wine or gin,

, Great conversations were had, and Dad and Uncle Richie, German songs they
sang enthusiastically,

While some, sat chatted and had cake and tea,

And I, a fuzzy Naval with dinner and with dessert Coffee, Bailley's Irish
Cream, not beer

Yet, much, it, I did not drink, because music I did here,

Wanted to go boogie on the floor,

Knew, the reception, was only hours four,

Yet, wanted to mingle with everyone with all had a chance,

But also wanted to dance,

Celebrate,

It was all so wonderful and great,

From Elizabeth, the JP, DJ Jim and the Odyssey staff,

They made it special, we cried and laughed,

My sister Tara and Husband Bob made it even more special too, helped with
everything,

Wonderful memories, it does bring,

We will not forget,

And we have some photos and Audio of this Event

That we have as a keepsake,

And, we did not want to feed each other cake,

Get it allover the place,

My hair, his face,

His Tux, my dress,

Oh, what a mess,

That would be?

Though,others,might have wanted to see?

My Friend from College, Lynda, sung to songs, The Wedding Song and the
Rose,

Those are ones I chose

For her to do,

Beautiful, they, she did perform,

And, we did not have much of a storm,

Glad , it did rain, a welcome change from the Phoenix heat,

And, very happy , some Family and friends, Darrell got to meet,

Can't believe it has been a year, the time did fly,, for the most part it
has been great,

And later today, going out to celebrate,

I got an Outback gift card from Tara and Bob for my birthday,

Did not use it then, but will today,

Did not do muchof anything, began my vacation,

And listened to the interactive station,

Listened to Kim, played music from 1967, then, I was 3, was small,

Not much, I did recall,

Did have my first memories, that year,

Attacked by our neighbors dog, from then on, they I do fear,

But not all,

Other things, I do recall,

One positive one, meeting my Friend Ruthie, who lives in San Diego,

Met her then, long ago,

She was 17, and I was 3,

She was one of the volunteers on the patterning program you see,

She was in High School and wanted to major in Special Ed

Was there for me, first day of Kindergarten, College Graduation and when
Darrell and I did wed,

Began as my teacher, then babysitter ,big Sister and friend,

Much time, we did spend,

Have known her ever since I could remember,, one of the Family,

Very special to me.

The Patterning program really effected me, some, altered my brain,

And also in 67, first year went to Maine,

Kennebunkport, love the beach just about every summer we did go,

My favorite place, that did you know?

Its now, 1;38,

And getting late,

Still In my PJ's and slippers, need to get dressed,

That, would be best,

If, I want to look presentable for our date, and the kitchen I need to
clean before we go,

Then, come home,

And listen to you Jeff, host Marlaina's Program and prepare for our show,

Which will be tomorrow from 3 to 6,

Play our usual mix,

And some songs from our Wedding, we will play,

And hope you all have a great day.