I am confused by the prompt. Are there any other kind of elections. I mean, even a dog catcher has politics.
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Long, Long Ago
My wife bought me a laptop computer a while ago. We couldn’t afford it and I really didn’t have a use in the world for it. I remember it well. It had a 486sx processor and a 7 inch screen.
I sat down in front of this mighty midget. I had no Windows operating system but I did have a cheap word processor. So I started it up and started on my first book.
I thought it was great. I had no hopes of a million seller, but I just knew it would do well.
Things don’t always work out the way you hope. Certainly, in this case, it didn’t. What a let down. What a disappointment. What a disaster.
At the time, I was afraid of what people would think of me or about me. I guess I was right. After decades of editing the book, it’s still not so great, though many have read it. Those that have read it like the content, but I am still finding grammar mistakes, simple ones.
Still I am glad I made the decision. Even if I have no million sellers. I found out, I like to write. I mean I really like to write.
And so I continued to write and write. I now have over 35 books that you can read on Amazon. I have a list of them on my home page. I occasionally hand out books to people I meet. who knows, one just might make it to a Hollywood producer. Many have told me they would make good movies.
In the meantime, as long as my mind holds up, I’ll keep turning out words, whether people read them or not. Also, regardless what people think of me.
I Love This Question
Define camping.
One time I went to Lake Elsinore and slept in a tent. I suspect many would not call this camping. I did as tell my sister about the leftover milk. I don’t like wasting food. She laughed and told me not to worry about it. Next morning, it was froze solid. Come to think of it, I was pretty cold too.
Many times we went to Irvine Park. At that time, it was bordering on wilderness. They had nice camp stoves there. I don’t think that qualifies as camping, but it was kinda close.
I suppose it might count when we camped during Marine training, but that was not for enjoyment. It was the first time I found out just how dark a place can get without the sun.
I went to Korea for a week and lived in a tent. I think that was about as cold as I have been in my life. I really have a hard time understanding how people can live there.
Never did go camping in a trailer or motor home. Don’t really consider that camping anyway. Still, I wouldn’t mind trying it out a few times. I’d be happy with something 20-25 feet.
In a somewhat related subject, my drill instructor passed this little bit of wisdom to us. “Never own more than you can carry on your back.” You have no idea how many times I wished I would have paid attention to that.
I’m not saying I should carry all I own on my back, but I think a pickup and camper would have worked. Over time I have realized, the more I got, the more I have to take care of and the more it costs.
Perhaps, in a way, we would all be better off camping throughout our lives. I am sure there are many who’ll quickly disagree with me. However, when we reach a point when our stuff owns us instead of us owning it, maybe we have too much stuff. To be sure, the last few years, I have learned my house owns me. I am pinned to it and I must consider many things before going on a two day trip. No such thing as just going. That grass won’t mow itself. At my age, it is getting more difficult. I will likely soon start paying someone. I won’t be able to ignore it.
Maybe we have reached a point where we would be better off just camping.
Emojis?
Not an emoji person. I can’t recall using any. just call me really old fashioned.
I’m sure that figuratively handicaps me, but I just use words. I have no desire to use picture graphs to explain my emotions and feelings.
Not that it means a thing, but I did find it interesting that the editor on my pad, which I use to write most of my posts, changed the word emoji to emotions. I had to force change it back. It would seem the editor isn’t to keen on emojis either. Even now, it the word is underlined, marked as misspelled.
Sometimes, there are those of us that just resist changes.
Camera Purchase
I saw a used 4 by 5 format camera for a reasonable price that seemed in good condition. I was advised against it for good reasons. The film and processing is expensive.
Yet, I wish I had bought it. For an occasional photo, it would have been great, expensive or not. The large format provides a very high quality image, even when the image is greatly enlarged.
I likely would’ve regretted it, but I would have a few really nice pictures. Maybe a few of them would’ve been of family and friends. A few would have been of the Grand Canyon and the redwoods of Sequoia. I might have a few of Sandia Peak as it reflects the rays of the setting sun.
I do have photos I took with my 35 mm camera, but the 8x10s are a bit grainy.
Daily writing prompt
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
Memphis Drivers
Need I elaborate?
That’s a Decade
Generally, I don’t think that far ahead, especially at my age. The fact is I very likely won’t live that long or even half that long.
However, if I should make it that long, I will likely be tottering around some nursing home. At that time, I’ll likely not remember writing this. My memory is already giving me glitches.
The other day, while driving home, I forgot where I was for a few seconds. It was the only time that happened while driving, thankfully. However, I am sure my memory will only get worse. It does seem to be the pattern.
I understand they are getting closer to coming up with a really expensive drug to help with memory problems. If they do, I am sure that those in Congress will be first in line for their share. It seems those in the government always come first, don’t they?
Places not to Be
Truth is, I have been in a number of countries outside the US and I don’t like any of them as good as here. Japan is quite an experience and the people are just as friendly as they can be. But, quite frankly, we don’t speak the same language and it is quite difficult driving on the wrong side of the street.
The Aussies are really friendly and the streets are so clean you can eat off them. They do speak the English language but in a funny way, however I just really don’t like their milkshakes. They are mostly air. By the way, they too, drive on the wrong side of the streets. It’s uneasy, even as a pedestrian. It is very difficult looking to the right as I stepped off the curb.
I met a marine captain going to the Soviet Union once. Asked him why in the world he wanted to go there. I certainly have no desire to go there. The weather is horrible. By the way, they will throw you in prison without a reason. Actually, it is getting to be that way here too.
Would not want to go to China. They like to throw folks in jail too. Worse, the smog makes it difficult to breath. I know. I spent a year in Los Angeles before they cleaned up things out there. It makes your eyes burn and water and causes pain in your lungs as you breathe. From what I’m told, it killed a few in London before they figured out some way to clean up the air there. None the less, I am afraid of their health care system there. I’m afraid they might decide it’s not worth the money to patch up a bloke over 75, that is unless he is a member of parliament.
I don’t parler Français too well, so France is out. It gets too cold in Germany and Switzerland.
I think I’ll just stay in the states. As I said before, don’t like the cold. Arabia is out too. Don’t like the hot.
An Interesting Thought
Actually It spawns a number of thoughts. Consider for a while, what is my favorite movie? That was a prompt a while back.
No, I am not getting off the subject, not at all. You see, one of my favorite movies is “Finian’s Rainbow.” By the way, if my memory serves me, I didn’t list it as I should have.
In the movie, there was a song in which the main line was, “When I’m not near the girl I love, I love the girl l’m near.” If I might digress for a short time longer, it really had a catchy tune and wonderful lyrics. It was really popular for a while. If you haven’t heard it, please look it up.
Now, back to restaurants. When I am in Abbay’s I love it. There are 4 or 5 good things on the menu and it is just almost impossible to find a seat before it’s ready. McDonald’s can’t hold a candle to that fast service.
When I am in McCalister’s, it is my favorite. I love McCalister’s more than all the rest. It has a wide variety to choose from, and it makes so difficult to choose. The wife and I always order their potato soup, regardless of what else we get, unless it is the roast beef on baked potato. Not only is that redundant but too much to eat at one time.
I think there are many people in the area that think Huey’s is the best. They are famous for thehamburgers but I am partial to the shrimp and steak on a stick. If you like your French fries thick and piping hot, you’ll like you’ll like it here. I love the place and my mouth has often been burnt by the fries. You’d think I would learn.
I imagine you have figured it out by now. When I’m not in the restaurant I love, I love the restaurant I’m in. However, you’ll not find me in a McDonald’s anymore. 15 minutes for a lukewarm Big Mac is not my idea of a restaurant I love.
By the way, Dale’s is another of my favorites. They have excellent food at a decent price and pleasant settings. However, Dale’s is one of those fine restaurants that was really hit by the virus. I still guess I will have to call it my favorite. They have hamburger steak covered with gravy, onions and bell peppers… well, it’s beyond description.
Teaching People How to Read
Actually, in a way. I am already doing something without payment. No one is paying me to write these posts, leastwise none that I know of. Actually it is costing me in equipment and fees
However, given the opportunity, I would like to teach people how to read. It doesn’t look like I’ll get the chance though.
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