Across the generations

Across the Generations

Classic Movies

Some movies that my parents watched became classics. And when I was young, we watched them all together.  Of course as times changed some of the old classic movies became dated both in story and special effects.  Old movies just can't match up to today's standards, so after two generations,  they will face into history.  

Enter the 21st century. Movie magic, sophistication, and over the top special effects will make these movies viable perhaps for three or more generations. Too many to mention,  but one movie collection will certainly be enjoyed for generations to come. 

I totally agree. 

Disappointed

So disappointed...

Just when you thought it would be a good idea

turn some deserving arse into a mouse,

or a pig, or goat... or maybe a slug.

You are reminded that it is forbidden. 
So disappointed. 

Beat yourself up?

Beat yourself up? 

Trying to talk to someone that bases their existence on emotions... Well,  it's pretty much a lost cause. It's easy to walk away from most people.  For those you care about, it's hard to simply walk away. 

So what's the difference?  Absolutely nothing.

The quicker you learn (being older and wiser to lifes experiences) that trying to convince someone of anything beyond their emotional decisions... It's a lost cause. They are destined to learn things the hard way no matter how much you try to help them.  So make your life easier. Offer your opinion just once, given your life experiences, and let it go. Telling them later... "I told you so"... optional. 

Save yourself. 

  

Oh, that's why.

Oh... That's why! 

So, why did they name her Alexa?

Some say a female voice is more pleasing. 
Some say because she hears everything. 
Some say because she knows everything. 
Some say she has an answer for everything. 

When you think about it...

It's all of the above. 

But don't tell her that. 

Ready!

Ready... Yes... We're ready for some football. 

The boys are back

The Boys are back in Town. 

Guess he was right

Einstein... Guess he was right...

Shirt or no shirt

Shirt or no Shirt? 

I'd say that's the question. 

But actually it's a choice. 

Lots of beautiful shirts, 

from a Facebook Instagram vender.

Sorry,  I don't trust any company that

sells via Facebook or Instagram. 

Coffee time.

Coffee time...

Coffee... Not only was you up...

But it can send a message. 

And if the first message wasn't enough...

Good Morning! 

Good news

Good News...

I don't have to start until tomorrow. 

Of course,  if I read this tomorrow, 

Which will now be today,  

then I don't have to start to tomorrow,

which will be the next day. 
I can do this...

And the next day will then be the new today,

which means I don't have to start until the new tomorrow. 
This can truly make you dizzy. 
But I can make this work. 
It's simply a scheduling issue.

It's all about perception. 

Blah... blah...blah.

When someone tells me...

Everything that offends them.

Side effects

Side Effects. There's been much conjecture over the vaccine.  Side effects in the short term vary. Physical negative effects fade away after a few days.  Other effects are clearly lingering much longer. For instance,  I've lost 14 pounds since getting the vaccine.  I feel better,  I look better,  and it doesn't end there. My blood pressure has dropped and I breathe much easier now. The only somewhat negative side effect is memory.  Not a major issue, but certainly noticeable.  In the midst of winter I've found that I have a greater tolerance to the cold. But getting back to the memory thing. I first noticed it while watching Jeopardy... I know that I knew the answers but just couldn't think of it at that moment. Of course that could all just be merely a coincidence. And another odd thing... I find that I forget to eat sometimes.  Wait... Maybe it's all related to a memory issue.  I forget to eat,  so I loose weight. Then again,  this could be nothing at all.  Maybe my only side effect is memory.  Post-a-notes are starting to multiply through out the rv. There's even notes to remind me to look at other notes. Did I mention I've lost weight? Well,  nevertheless,  y'all enjoy today... It's Sunday,  are you ready for some football. This is all... Very interesting.

perspective

​Perspective.

It's funny how people can look at the same thing and each can walk away with a different perspective. Similar yet different. And each can be right, just from a different point of view. Each perspective deserves to be respected... Even if it differs from your own. You can agree or simply agree to disagree and leave it at that. Hearing a different perspective may provide additional information to alter how you view a particular topic. 

So,what's the problem? Generally, most can not hear another perspective without trying to either condemn you or try to convince you that they are right and you are wrong.That's today's society.

My blog espresses different topics from my perspective. Take from to what you will. Believe as you will. I am not trying to change you or your mind... Only you can do that.

Hope got enjoy my posts.

caffine

​Caffeine... I... Must... Have... Coffee.

Stay with Disney?

Starting with Disney... Lots has changed. 

Most of the perks are now gone. 

Needless to say... Prices are up. 
Discounted prices are higher than the old regular price. 

Disney Hotel Rooms. 
The rooms use to be cheerful & colorful. 

Now... Kind of a list down

Economy hotel room.

Even the Special Themed rooms are not quite as magical

How they use to look...

And how they look now...

And there are other issues...

Even at the Grand Floridian

(and at those prices)

What people are saying...

And,  to mention a few, 

there are others changes too. 

Magical Express - discontinued

Parking at the Hotels - $25 per night.

Changes in Extra Magic hours

Changes in Genie Lightening Lanes

( the old fast pass system)

Longer wait time for the bus transports.

There is no Disney dining plan for hotel guests. 

Our next visit... staying off property.

If you have a choice, check out what attractions 

and rides,  and restaurants are closed for your visit.

If you visited frequently at Disney

Lots of things have changed from what you were 

use to on previous visits. 

Some new attractions, 

Some closed for refurbishment. 
Some new ones not yet open. 
Some restaurants are still not open. 

And be prepared get reservations for the parks, 

Restaurants,  and attractions via passes. 
It's all very regimented now...

No more freedom to be spontaneous. 
You will need to be on their scheduled for most things. 

Personally I enjoyed the old ways,  

No schedule,  do what you want, when  you want. 

Life

Life... Your life is in your hands. 

 

Control

Government Controls...

What do they require us to do. 

PAY TAXES... For the greater good of everyone 

GET A LICENSE TO DRIVE... for identification & certify ones ability.

VEHICLE INSURANCE... protection, like any insurance. 
VEHICLE REGISTRATION... for identification and tags

FILE INCOME TAXES... For the greater good of everyone 

PAY SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES... personal income after retirement. 
VACCINATIONS CHILDHOOD... For personal safety and that of others. 
SPEED LIMITS... For everyone's safety

CAN NOT DRINK AND DRIVE... For everyone's safety. 
CAN NOT SMOKE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS... For safety of others. 
WEAR SEAT BELTS... For personal safety. 

CAN NOT TEXT WHILE DRIVING... For everyone's safety. 
OBEY GENERAL TRAFFIC LAWS... For everyone's safety. 
GUN LAWS... For everyone's safety.  ( some what )

DRUG LAWS... Personal safety and safety of others. 

And the list goes on and on...

So how is it,  that once all the less than scientific reasons for not getting vaccinated or wearing masks comes down to the final argument of not wanting the government to tell you what to do. So if this is the final argument, how does this differ from every other government law... Telling you what to do,  or what not to do? 

Wish my religious convictions could say I shouldn't have to pay taxes...  or follow any other government ( Federal or State) laws. 

Then there's the argument of what goes into you body... Like the vaccine. Well... Don't even think about what goes into your body in food additives, in the water,  of what's in the air we all breathe. 

But to each their own.  I'm sure everyone has a different perspective based on the emotional beliefs. Of maybe it's all just one more thing to be offended by.  

So who is shouting the most about masks... offended by being told to wear masks. The same ones that are offended by just about everything else.  

Of course... It could be all made up...

Silence

Silence

Little is thought about silence. 

But there's much to be said about science. 

The drama of the world fades away. 

Inner peace is but a moment away. 

Shhhhh... Silence. 

Time to recenter your emotions & thoughts.

Timer to find and enjoy peace. 

Magical

Magical...

All Magic comes with a Price. 

So what's worse?

So what's worse? 

Covid Isolation?

or

Winter Isolation? 

Answer...

Covid plus Winter Isolation Together.

Did I mention the cold? 

Made you look

Made you look...

Then made you stare. 

Shortages

​Shortages... and so it begins...

or perhaps we should say...

Bad and getting worse.

The past several months has seen sporadic shortages from time to time, but things are certainly getting worse day by day. More categories are having more extensive shortages and out of stocks and more categories are having more extensive shortages and out of stocks on many items. Ran into the local Walmart to get a few things. 12 items to be exact. 7 of the 12 items were out of stock. And as we walked the aisles it was surprising how many out of stocks there were throughout the store. 

A much needed prescription was our of stock... Several days later it was in stock but on limited quanties, so my medication was being rationed.

Things certainly seem to be getting worse.

Want to be happy?

Everyone wants to be happy... Or at least I think so. 

Comes under the category of...

Good advice that some simply can't take. 

Control

Control of emotions...

This is a lost concept in today's society. The past 10-15 years every thing has changed in the social climate. Fueled by politics, the news media, and especially social media, everyone is conditioned to not only be offended by everything,  but encouraged to voice, argue, and protest anything that doesn't conform to their way of thinking. Encouraged to believe that individual personal freedoms outweigh the safety and needs of society as a whole. The biggest issue lately revolves around the Covid pandemic. 

Masks... Vaccinations... Passports.

Emotions are out of control. 

And as everything comes to a head, most of the emotions are being shouted by those for individual freedom and against masks,  the vaccine,  and vaccine passports. 

Personally, I have no problem with individual freedoms.  And that would be fine if their decisions not to mask or vaccine only affected them. Most of the reasons sited for not getting the vaccines have been rendered invalid by medical science.  So what's left?  The overall argument that they don't want the government telling them what they can do to their body. Okay...  Question... Were these the same people that oppose abortion and want the government to mandate what an individual can do with their body?   Wait... They want the government to tell people what to do on the abortion issue... but not tell people what to do on the Covid issue? 

Regardless... Control of emotions is a concept lost in the era of  " it's all about me"  and  " my personal freedoms outweigh the needs of society as a whole".

Personally...  I have an issue with the unvaccinsted clogging the hospitals, and others that have life threatening conditions are not getting the care that they normally would.  And needed surgeries like getting knee and hip replacements are posponed indefinitely due to hospital resources. So, the unvaccinated are affecting the health care of others. If the unvaccinated only affected themselves... No problem. 

Of course some have said that the spread of the virus is being sustained by the unvaccinated. And as a result of this,  so many people are being affected, creating worker shortages, affecting the distribution of goods and services... and intimately causing shortages in food stores... creating supply verses demand issues resulting in the worse inflation in 40 years. Another issue is the distribution of medications... resulting in out if stocks and rationing of needed medications. 

Lots to consider... When do individual freedoms take precedence over the needs of society as a whole? 

Well... That's something to thing about. 
Think as you will. 
Believe as you will. 

Hope we all survive this turmoil.

 

The Playoffs

NFL Playoffs...

Wow... What a weekend of football.

First 3 games were decided in the last 

seconds with a game winning field goal.

 All 1 point wins. 

The last game had 3 touchdowns and a field goal

in the last 2 - 1/2 minutes.

Each for lead changes. 
Sending the game into over time. 

Then the Chiefs went right down the field

Footer a touchdown to win the game. 

WOW... WHAT A WEEKEND OF GAMES.  

Funny thing...

Funny thing...

I thought it might be funny if there

was a town named  "Donut".

Why? Several reasons. 

So,  what would be on the police cars? 

Sorry... There isn't. 

But... I found this. 

Sometimes

​Sometimes you just want something...

Sometimes you need it...

Certainly...

​Certainly I'm listening?

Google

I can Google that...

Weight loss

Weight loss... past time to loose weight.

How am I succeeding?

It's NOT a diet.

It's all about changing eating habits. 
It's all about eating healthier.

It's not about denial of favorite foods. 
It is all about limits.

August 19th 2021.
Changed my eating habits.
Changed my mind set. 
Beginning weight 255.5

44 waist getting tight. 
Headed to 46 size pants

STOP... NOT HAPPENING.

Key objectives to be successful. 

 

Daily log of everything eaten... With assigned calories. I use a spiral notebook... But there are apps if you prefer. Everything is measured. Created a reference log of items, measures & calories for favorite foods. Added up throughout the day to stay within targets. Original target was 1800-2000 calories per day. Daily averages have been 1600 per day. Some days higher, some a bit lower.  Originality was logging calories,  carbs,  and sugars.  Quickly found out that calorie limits controlled the carbs and the sugars substantially below target limits... So changed to only logging calories. It's a the tedious in the beginning, but as you compile the reference log,  it becomes less cumbersome. 
August 2021 to January 2022... lost 14 pounds and am back into 42 waist pants ( they were in my hopeful closet). 
Still pretty much eat everything I like,  just in limited quanitues and less frequently... like pizza 1-2 times a month.  Ice cream, cake, chocolate, etc... Don't deny yourself items of your favorite things even they may be high calorie content. If you want chocolate have apiece, but stay within you daily budget for calories. I usually have a glass of milk in the evening,  8oz = 100 calories,  and a York peppermint party (50 callories). 
My reference calorie sheets... One for each meal... breakfast items, lunch items,  dinner items,  and snack items.  It gives you a quick easy reference when logging your daily foods.  
Once you get the mind set for eating healthier it gets easy very quickly. 
Note: foods that can help fill you up with lesser calories are a big help.  Fresh celery is a favorite snack, very low in calories,  add 2 tbsp of dip, 90 calories. Fresh tomatoes are very low.  Pickles are near zero.  And the new zero calorie sodas are to bad either. Of course nothing is better than a thermal flask with ice water. 
So that's about it.  Once you change your mind set,  log everything you eat,  and are thinking about calories... It's much easier.  Much better than random diets that deny you your favorite foods of snacks.  Yes,  snacks... Get lifetime bowl,  and measures or count out the snack to control why dart you are eating.  Never eat our of the bag.

Well,  that's what's working for me.

Maybe a good plan for you to. 
  

Time

The Concept of Time. 

The Perception of Time.