Moments of Introspection: May 2019

May 31, 2019

eCard of the Week #299: Cheesecake and Tacos

Apparently "cheesecake and tacos" wasn't the

answer the interviewer was looking for when

he asked me what my weaknesses are.

May 30, 2019

Snuggle and Nap Time!

Shelby says, “Leave me alone.

I am snuggling in my blanket and want to take a nap!”

May 29, 2019

Wordless Wednesday: Wednesdays Are For Napping

This post is linked up to Wordless Wednesday.

May 28, 2019

Shelby Wants A Bite

Shelby really wants a bite of what the humans are eating.

Shelby got a small bite and was noming it all up!

May 27, 2019

Memorial Day 2019

Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to pay tribute

to those who died serving in the military.

Memorial Day is a day to honor the men, woman

and service animals who died to give us our freedom.

NEVER FORGET, EVER HONOR!

May 26, 2019

Sunday Stealing; Book Questions

This weeks Sunday Stealing is from Books Traveler.

Authors you never get tired of reading: Margaret Mitchell, James Patterson, Lee Child, Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Lucinda Berry, James Viscosi, J.R.R. Tolkien, and several others.

A book you bought for the cover, and discovered it was better than you thought: The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry

A book that made you laugh and cry, and made you depressed: Spilled Milk by K.L. Randis

A book that was a pleasant surprise:I am sure there are several, I just cannot think of any right now.

A book everyone loves that you don’t: The Fifty Shades series.

A book with a great sidekick that you like more than the hero: None that I can think of.

A book that helped you through a difficult time: There are no specific books or genres that help me. Books in general help me through difficult times because reading helps me work through any problems I am dealing with.

A book that taught you something valuable: The Bible. No matter what your opinion is on religion and no matter what you believe or don't believe, the Bible has some very valuable lessons to read about.

A book or series that it took you awhile to get into: The Game of Thrones series

A fictional character you’d love to have to dinner: Scarlet O'Hara from Gone With The Wind

May 25, 2019

Happy Geek Pride Day

Geek Pride Day is an initiative to promote geek culture, celebrated annually on May 25.

The initiative originated in Spain in 2006 as (Spanish: Día del orgullo friki)

and spread around the world via the Internet.

May 24, 2019

Colt, I Miss You.

My heart and soul hurt. I miss my son.

Colt,

I miss you.

Love,

Mom

May 23, 2019

eCard of the Week #298: Count Yourself!

Next time you think of beautiful things....

Don't forget to count yourself!

May 22, 2019

Wordless Wednesday: Shelby Is Watching You

This post is linked up to Wordless Wednesday.

May 21, 2019

Beautiful Wisconsin Sunrise - May 21, 2019

May 20, 2019

Watch Out For the Crazy Dog

Shelby can be a little crazy sometimes! I love her so much!

May 19, 2019

Sunday Stealing: Unconscious Mutterings

This week's Sunday Stealing is from Unconscious Mutterings. There are no right or wrong answers. Don't limit yourself to one word responses; just say everything that pops into your head.

I say ... and you think ... ?

Hurry! :: It seems like most people are always in a hurry. They need to slow down and enjoy life more.

Dumb ::  Sometimes I say dumb things and then feel bad for days afterwards.

Fudge :: My mom made great fudge around Christmas time each year. I have never been able to make it.

Sturdy :: Sturdy walls around my heart helps keep some of the heartache away.

Printing :: Printing things are starting to feel like a thing of the past since most things can be done digitally.

Itch :: I have psoriasis and my skin itches all the time.

Creaks :: The house I live in is almost 100 years old. It has a lot of creaks in it as you walk through.

Paste :: Copy and paste! Best way to get multiple documents done.

Waste of time :: I love plants and flowers but for the most part feel like it is a waste of time planting them. I forget to water them and they die.

Let down :: I have been let down many times in my life so now I just keep my expectations very low.

Cancellation :: I have not had any cancellations lately.

Suspect :: I suspect I will be playing video games after posting this blog post.

Fireplace :: I wish my house had a fireplace. I love sitting in front of the fire, curled up in a blanket, with my dog by my side, while reading a good book.

Spring :: Spring is here finally!

Commute :: My daily commute is only 30-40 minutes to work, depending on the traffic, road construction, and farm equipment in the road.

Places :: Home is the best place to be.

Fraud :: Fraud, Waste and Abuse....be aware of all three!

Adoption :: Adopt! Don't shop!

Election :: Be sure to vote on any election day! Make your voice heard.

Moving day :: I hate packing! lol I will probably stay in the house I live in until the day I die just because I don't want to pack.

May 18, 2019

Armed Forces Day 2019

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May.
It is a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces.
A day for citizens to unite and to honor our military heroes for their patriotic service in support of the United States of America.

Read more:
https://militarybenefits.info/armed-forces-day
https://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month/history-of-armed-forces-day.html

May 17, 2019

eCard of the Week #297: Coffee Chooses Good Or Evil

I'm just waiting to see if my coffee chooses

to use its powers for good or evil today.

May 16, 2019

Toys And Bandannas Make A Good Pillow

Shelby decided to use her toys and bandannas as a pillow.

She looks quite comfortable.

May 15, 2019

World of Warcraft - "Safe Haven"

Varok Saurfang realizes that that if he is to secure a future for the Horde,

he must reach out to the one who led it in the past.

May 14, 2019

What Is A Dog To Do When....

What is a dog to do when she is sleepy and wants to snuggle?

She steals her Daddy's sweater, snuggles up in it and takes a nap!

May 13, 2019

Traffic and People Watching

The other day, Shelby and I were hanging out in the Jeep while her Daddy was in the store.

Shelby calmly watched people walk by and all the traffic around town.

She is such a good doggie. I love her to the moon and back!!

Photos taken on May 11, 2019

May 12, 2019

Happy Mother's Day 2019

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

The last Happy Mother's Day I received from my son....

I miss him more than words can express.

May 11, 2019

Sunday Stealing: Ask Anything

1. Do you own your things or do your things own you? I own my things, except for my dog....she owns me.

2. Would you rather lose all of your old memories or never be able to make new ones? I would rather keep the memories I have and never make new ones.

3. How do you deal with someone in a position of power who wants you to fail? I face them with a smile on my face and kindness in my heart.

4. What do you have that you cannot live without? My dog, my vehicle and my job.

5. When you close your eyes what do you see? The dark

6. What sustains you on a daily basis? Coffee

7. What are your top five personal values? Kindness, honesty, truthfulness, open mindedness and compassion.

8. Why must you love someone enough to let them go? Because they are no longer here.

9. Do you ever celebrate the green lights? I celebrate any green light that life offers.

10. What personal prisons have you built out of fears? My fear of death keeps me in a panic attack filled prison.

11. What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? I want to visit Ireland.

12. Why are you, you? I am me because I choose to be me.

13. If you haven’t achieved it yet what do you have to lose? I don't have the time or money to do it.

14. What three words would you use to describe the last three months of your life? Sad, lonely, busy.

15. Is it ever right to do the wrong thing? Is it ever wrong to do the right thing? It is never wrong to do the right thing.

16. How would you describe ‘freedom’ in your own words? Waking up in the morning in my own house. Driving a vehicle I earned through hard work. Being able to sleep at night or take a nap without fear of being hurt or taken advantage of. Not being told what to do or how to do it. Not being suppressed or abused.

17. What is the most important thing you could do right now in your personal life? Work through my depression better.

18. If you could ask one person, alive or dead, only one question, who would you ask and what would you ask? I cannot think of any thing.

19. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich? Nothing I can think of.

May 10, 2019

Do Not Judge The Bereaved Mother

"Do not judge the bereaved mother, she comes in many forms.

She is breathing, but she is dying.

She may look young, but inside she has become ancient.

She smiles, but her heart sobs.

She walks, she talks, she cooks, she cleans, she works,

She IS, but she IS NOT, all at once.

She is here, but part of her is elsewhere for eternity."

-Author Unknown

May 9, 2019

eCard of the Week #296: This Day Can....

This shitshow of a day can go fuck itself!

http://www.bluntcard.com/

May 8, 2019

Wordless Wednesday: Balls Are For Sitting On!

Photos Taken on May 7, 2019

May 6, 2019

Beautiful, Happy Girl That Likes To Hang Out In The Bathroom

I love my Shelby to the moon and back and love seeing her smile.

She is such a happy dog.

Earlier today she hanging out in the bathroom so I took a few photos of her.

I asked her why she was hanging out in the bathroom.

She tried her best to explain it to me.

May 5, 2019

International Bereaved Mother's Day 2019

Today is International Bereaved Mother's Day.
International Bereaved Mother’s Day is observed the Sunday
before Mother’s Day in the United States. A special day to
have our children, and our never-ending grief, acknowledged.

When you lose a child, you lose an entire lifetime of dreams, hopes, wishes and plans.

I miss my son all day, every day. I think of him every day. I go to sleep thinking about him.

I dream about him and I wake up thinking about him.

I love you, Richard Colt Hazlett.

I do not need a special day to bring Colt to my mind.

The days I do not think of him are very hard to find.

Each morning when I awake I know that he is gone.

And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you Colt, no one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.

In life I loved you dearly; in death I love you still.

May 4, 2019

Sunday Stealing: One Direction Asks

1. Name three things you love about yourself. My ability to be kind even to people that do not deserve it; my height and my smile.

2. What’s the bravest thing you ever did? I brought two children into this world.

3. Talk about the craziest night of your life. The night my son died.

4. Name three things you want in life. Happiness, peace and love

5. Who’s your biggest celebrity crush? Ryan Reynolds

6. What’s your most common mistake? Thinking everyone has compassion, and kindness in them.

7. Which three things would you save if there was a fire? My son's ashes, my dog and my other dog's ashes.

8. What’s your favorite sport? Football

9. Talk about something good that recently happened to you. I got a good job appraisal at work.

10. Which fictional world would you want to live in if you could? The Firefly world.

11. What’s one thing you can never say no to? Giving my dog extra treats.

12. Talk about a childhood memory. My Mom's parents lived next door to us. I remember many days/nights sitting on Grandma & Grandpa's front porch listening to them talk about the good old days.

13. Name five things you find attractive in others. Personality, eyes, intelligence, compassion and honesty,

14. Are you good at making final decisions or do you easily change your mind? At work I am good at making final decisions. At home I sometimes have a hard time making decisions and change my mind often.

15. Name three guilty pleasures of yours. Chocolate, praline pecans and ice cream.