tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post3211229405146022781..comments2024-02-07T00:26:07.597-08:00Comments on Along The Way: NEW YEAR'S OUTLOOK -- MEMORY MIX-UPJoaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-26378395304519066122021-01-09T10:00:53.065-08:002021-01-09T10:00:53.065-08:00I do find it pleasant to have few scheduled appoin...I do find it pleasant to have few scheduled appointments and obligations so I can do as I please, even do nothing if i’m so inclined on any given day. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-51902218642898989662021-01-09T08:56:02.871-08:002021-01-09T08:56:02.871-08:00I started losing track of time as soon as I retire...I started losing track of time as soon as I retired. One day became pretty much the same as another and every weekend was a long weekend. I highly recommend this state of mind!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-66006274884951060682021-01-07T11:32:55.688-08:002021-01-07T11:32:55.688-08:00Clearly an exploration of security, or lack of, at...Clearly an exploration of security, or lack of, at our Capitol yesterday needs to occur. I believe it will be under President-elect Biden’s nominee as Attorney General, Merrick Garland. I’m glad you were able to tour the Capitol building so any news coverage of what occurred there would have first hand significance given your remembered familiarity of that Washington D.C. experience. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-41384717989714293522021-01-07T05:53:35.886-08:002021-01-07T05:53:35.886-08:00The storming of the Capitol building yesterday was...The storming of the Capitol building yesterday was quite extraordinary. Trump gives a whole new meaning to the term "a bad loser". He'll still be saying the election was fraudulent and he was actually the winner in a decade's time. But I was amazed at the total lack of security at the Capitol during such a vital debate.<br /><br />Incidentally, Jenny and I toured the Capitol nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-80493414369681940302021-01-06T21:42:44.370-08:002021-01-06T21:42:44.370-08:00Covid brain is a good excuse, except I haven't...Covid brain is a good excuse, except I haven't had the virus as far as I know, or since I've never been tested, maybe I have and just didn't know it.Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-44433033883239211232021-01-06T19:23:58.230-08:002021-01-06T19:23:58.230-08:00I've certainly been getting my days mixed up. ...I've certainly been getting my days mixed up. Most recently, I kept thinking I'd visited a dear friend this past Sunday, but it had really been this past Monday. As we're only at 'hump day' now, I'm a bit flabbergasted at my inability to recall recent dates. I think we are calling this sort of thing 'Covid brain'. :) Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-55280732353211096182021-01-03T21:34:05.935-08:002021-01-03T21:34:05.935-08:00When I worked keeping up with the days of the week...When I worked keeping up with the days of the week did become more important so i can appreciate your experience. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-17933727243725473402021-01-03T21:09:35.726-08:002021-01-03T21:09:35.726-08:00Oh gosh, often one of my first thoughts when I wak...Oh gosh, often one of my first thoughts when I wake up, before I open my eyes even, is, ‘what day is it?’ I still work full time, so it does matter as to whether I get to try to go back to sleep or not. Generally though, I am old enough that I can’t go back to sleep and I end up getting up.<br /><br />We had take out for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve both. Delicious.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-3053347213611492292021-01-03T12:02:06.458-08:002021-01-03T12:02:06.458-08:00I guess we need something!I guess we need something!Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-45554663945018816712021-01-03T12:01:15.871-08:002021-01-03T12:01:15.871-08:00Maybe you will be straightened out on days and wee...Maybe you will be straightened out on days and weeks for this new year. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-71611054611999243512021-01-03T11:59:27.701-08:002021-01-03T11:59:27.701-08:00Sounds like you have days under control. Yes, we...Sounds like you have days under control. Yes, we continue to face major issues preserving our democracy and it wont be over any time soon. I, too, am apprehensive about the increased violence having been encouraged by this lame duck president these 4 years. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-68635109067841211102021-01-03T11:54:42.094-08:002021-01-03T11:54:42.094-08:00Those were significant day losses. Now seems ofte...Those were significant day losses. Now seems often it doesn't really matter what day it is. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-41006604749117689252021-01-03T11:52:34.705-08:002021-01-03T11:52:34.705-08:00Good to know so we can be more proactive..Good to know so we can be more proactive..Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-64046685136006073852021-01-03T11:50:53.371-08:002021-01-03T11:50:53.371-08:00I have calendars nearby and on computer, too, i ju...I have calendars nearby and on computer, too, i just hadn't bothered to look at them.Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-26502447440399281062021-01-03T11:49:07.603-08:002021-01-03T11:49:07.603-08:00Thanks, my wish, too.Thanks, my wish, too.Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-37828082845173496192021-01-03T09:03:53.627-08:002021-01-03T09:03:53.627-08:00Can't wait for the lame duck to limp out of th...Can't wait for the lame duck to limp out of the white house and have high hopes for Georgia. <br />Know what you mean about those mix up days. I now keep checking each morning to see where in the week I am and where I need to be. You suppose we could use a secretary? Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-43614775259941891242021-01-03T08:57:35.851-08:002021-01-03T08:57:35.851-08:00I laughed at your comments about 'time loss...I laughed at your comments about 'time loss' or time confusion. There were a few times last year when I wasn't sure which week it was, let alone which day. Even though I'm still working, I work by the weather, so there isn't any set schedule. It leads to a little extra confusion. I'm more than ready to get back to work tomorrow; the week is supposed to be pleasant all the shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-6292559857340138822021-01-03T07:53:50.922-08:002021-01-03T07:53:50.922-08:00I laughed with you on this. I HAVE to have a dayti...I laughed with you on this. I HAVE to have a daytimer and a calendar or I live in the void of meaningless days without name. I put in wee tasks or who to write to (snail mail) or knitting projects. To give the week a bit of meaning. <br /><br />Good luck on what threatens to be civil war down your way. Terrible times compounded by the pandemic. Let's hope Joe gets a grip on it all. I fear forWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-53356985374776144262021-01-03T07:24:56.139-08:002021-01-03T07:24:56.139-08:00Happy that you got your holiday meal re-scheduled ...Happy that you got your holiday meal re-scheduled correctly, Joared.<br /><br />Keeping a calendar was never a strong point for me. I missed two final exams, my first semester of college in 1955, because of my inability to keep it straight. Thirty years later, I missed an interview with my 2nd-level manager on a new job - simply forgetting (at the last minute) that it was scheduled. Those are Cop Carhttps://jelliclecat.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-86531870222547268432021-01-03T07:05:32.572-08:002021-01-03T07:05:32.572-08:00Oh, I am at a terrible loss these days as to what ...Oh, I am at a terrible loss these days as to what day of the week it is. Rick is off, not only due to the holidays, but also because he is waiting to start a new job. Until he gets back on his regular schedule, I'll be lost.<br /><br />I just saw a report on the national news that because of masks and increased handwashing, social distancing, and less interactions, flu is down 98%, and the Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-40525278713820114582021-01-03T05:59:09.866-08:002021-01-03T05:59:09.866-08:00I keep a calendar right beside my desk; so did kno...I keep a calendar right beside my desk; so did know when it and New Years were happening but it still felt strange to me. Those two weeks didn't feel right and maybe won't until we get back to 'natural' weeks.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-87111180386500798702021-01-03T03:40:25.676-08:002021-01-03T03:40:25.676-08:00I do hope that your prediction about Biden inaugur...I do hope that your prediction about Biden inauguration goes off without any hitch. My best wishes for a much better 2021.Ramana Rajgopaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595611334904650281noreply@blogger.com