Laundry and a Movie
@just4him (306266)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
July 9, 2018 6:18pm CST
My son had today off, but that didn't mean he was home. However, he did say I could do laundry today. Turned out it was also my grandson's day off as well, and he helped me do my laundry. My knees were in no shape today to do stairs. I'm certain the weather has something to do with it, since they've been doing good lately.
One thing I found disconcerting was his lack of care regarding my friend who passed last month. Is it only me, who cares about friends and loved ones who pass, and the younger generation just looks as it with a 'everyone is going to die someday, life goes on' attitude? What happened to mourning and grieving? Is it really selfish for those who care to care about those we are fond of and have a lot of history with to mourn those we knew and spent a lot of time with in the past? I don't find it selfish. I think it means I care.
With everything that happened, I started watching the Harry Potter movies yesterday, so I've now seen the first two again - Sorcerer's Stone, and Chamber of Secrets. For me it's helping me get through the grieving stage.
I haven't spent a lot of time on my book, but I have worked on it. With the fact my friend has passed, it has actually helped me with the book as I was able to focus my emotions on the key areas which needed help. Doing so, I've added another 4000 words to the book. I've also gotten the calendar worked out a bit better. It's all coming together the way it should.
That's what I've been doing. Now, that the laundry is done and I'm home, and the movie is over, it's time to get back to myLotting and interacting. I did get some interaction done this morning before I needed to take a nap prior to going to my son's.
As for the pool, the whirlpool is still not working, though hopefully the part came in today and they fixed it so it will be available tomorrow. I also worked out for a few minutes in the fitness center on the elliptical. I'm back to the beginning again with it, and with the weather playing havoc with my knees, five minutes was all I could do.
I also stopped at the store for some necessary produce, particularly bananas. I don't want to cook in this heat, but I do still need to eat, so I got produce that will work for salads.
That has been my day. Now to find out about your day. Thanks for reading.
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
@DianneN They were there when I wrote the first word of Scarred. She's seen different versions of it as I wrote the draft. He always asked me if he knew a published author yet. When I published Scarred, I sent them a signed book with the inscription - Rich, you now know a published author. He was a wonderful person and full of encouragement. He'll be missed.
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@Marilynda1225 (79755)
• United States
10 Jul 18
My condolances on the passing of your friend.
I must have missed your post about your friend
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@Marilynda1225 (79755)
• United States
10 Jul 18
@just4him no matter the circumstances it's never easy dealing with someone dying
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
10 Jul 18
I also observe this trait here, youngsters of today is insensitive to people who die whether it's blood.
They don't take it seriously though it is common for us Filipino's to grieve especially if it has to be from the clan.
Harry Potter is a good movie.
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 18
His father passed away three years ago, so have his grandparents, so he's experienced with it. He also knew the person personally.
@Kasjnak (4492)
• Romania
10 Jul 18
Younger people are caught in a rush, it was like this before, it is now and it will always be like this. It's not that they don't care, they are not allowing themselves to care. It's not a selfish thing to mourn a loved one that passed away, it shows you care and when they go, they take a piece of you with them.
Good choice with Harry Potter, by the way 
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As for my day, I went to work, 9 hours later I got back home, waited for my son to eat, we went shopping and after that we met with some friends at some restaurant. We finally got back home at 22:00 hours, put my son to sleep, watched a little TV, took a shower and now I'm myLotting a little 
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Take care, we'll meet again tomorrow .
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As for my day, I went to work, 9 hours later I got back home, waited for my son to eat, we went shopping and after that we met with some friends at some restaurant. We finally got back home at 22:00 hours, put my son to sleep, watched a little TV, took a shower and now I'm myLotting a little .
Take care, we'll meet again tomorrow .1 person likes this
@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jul 18
I know you're right. I know when I was younger, I didn't think about people dying, and not many people in my family did die when I was younger. My children were little when my first grandparent passed, so we tend to live long in my family. My parents were in their 80's when they passed a couple years ago. I'm sure it would have been different if I had lost people when I was younger.
I'm glad you had a good evening.
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@Kasjnak (4492)
• Romania
11 Jul 18
@just4him thank you. I hope your evenings from now on will be pleasant and fun 
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That's how we work, it means we are just some regular human beings. As time goes by, these events become more and more present and they take more and more from us. Not much we can do . Take care and see you soon .
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That's how we work, it means we are just some regular human beings. As time goes by, these events become more and more present and they take more and more from us. Not much we can do . Take care and see you soon .1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
10 Jul 18
We are busy collecting information so hubby can get help from VA, but yesterday we were having a yearly physical for him, and going to "do battle" over a $4000 bill that neither medicare nor the insurance he was paying for will pay. I liked his doctor visit, it was helpful.
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jul 18
I hope you win this battle and one of those insurances will pay that bill. I'm glad his doctor visit was helpful.
@snowy22315 (169983)
• United States
10 Jul 18
Well it sounds like it has been a mixed bag for you.
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
It was rejuvenating. I get up very early, so a mid morning nap is usually perfect. I'm planning on eating a lot of salads this summer. It looks like it's going to be a very hot summer.
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
10 Jul 18
I'm sorry about your friend. If it were me, I would be very sad.
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jul 18
Thank you. Yes, the whirlpool worked this morning and felt good.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Jul 18
Not the day I wanted but it was okay.
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
We all have off days. Still you got rid of those ants. 
@Tampa_girl7 (48978)
• United States
9 Jul 18
I'm sorry to hear about your friend 
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
I think the set has come down in price. It's sad the younger generation is uncaring. Thank you.
@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Jul 18
I care when people die. And im a younger generation.
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