Today Is Friday, April 4 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

The local share group came together twice a month. Usually the firstTuesday and the third one. What genre to call the group has been greatly debated. For a while it was an intellectual one. But that term made people uneasy. So they tired the term discussion and some felt they could yell at shovel there view down every one throat.

They want to have a wide variety of people with different point of view. So to this day it consider a share group. This was it reach large section of the community. It seem to work and they're harmony at the gathering. Even they don't see eye to eye. Plus no report of afterward issues.

The coffee can was sitting on side table. But it was wrapped in wall paper. The same pattern that Linda and her husband Dave redone there guest room in. Small delicate violets. Guess it looks better than looking at Folgers coffee can.

The can is full of suggestion. At this point no subject has been cancel out. So last time Mary drew out of the can. And so Merve reached her hand in to the can. And pulled out a piece of paper and start to read. “Other than sex, what kind of things are you attracted to” No new people came to this gathering so they had a great and deep discussion.

Build a story on these words. GREAT-HARMONY- ATTRACTION-REACH -SUBJECT- DELICATE. For more info please click HERE

I decided to have Chat GPT look into the story.

Your story carries a quiet symbolic layer that’s actually richer than it first appears. It’s less about the discussion itself and more about how people learn to exist together. Here are some of the key symbols and what they suggest:

1. The Group (the “share group”)
This represents a kind of ideal community—a space people are still trying to define. The struggle over names (intellectual, discussion, share) symbolizes how we try to label identity and control behavior. In the end, “share” wins because it’s softer, more open. Symbolically, it reflects a shift from ego → connection.

2. The Coffee Can (wrapped in wallpaper)
This is one of your strongest symbols. A plain Folgers can—ordinary, even disposable—is transformed by delicate wallpaper.

• Outer layer: beauty, intention, care

• Inner content: raw, unfiltered thoughts (suggestions)
  It suggests that meaningful conversation often comes from humble, everyday places—but is made safe and inviting through care.

3. The Wallpaper (violets, delicate pattern)
Violets traditionally symbolize modesty, humility, and quiet affection. The delicate pattern mirrors the group dynamic: nothing loud or overpowering, but together forming something whole. It’s a visual metaphor for harmony without sameness.

4. The Act of Drawing a Topic
Reaching into the can symbolizes entering the unknown—the unconscious, even. No one controls the topic, which removes dominance and invites honesty. It’s almost ritualistic, like drawing lots or pulling a tarot card.

5. The Question About Attraction
By excluding sex, the question redirects attention to deeper human connection. Symbolically, it asks: What draws us to one another beyond instinct?
This becomes the emotional center of the story—shifting from surface-level interaction to inner truth.

6. Harmony Without Agreement
The group doesn’t “solve” differences. Instead, harmony exists alongside disagreement. Symbolically, this challenges the idea that unity requires sameness. It suggests a more mature form of community.

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Overall Meaning
Your story symbolizes a movement from control → openness, from labels → lived experience, from noise → listening.

At its core, it asks a quiet but powerful question:
What happens when people stop trying to win—and start trying to understand?

If you’d like, I can also look at this through a psychological lens (like archetypes or Jungian ideas), which would fit your style really well.

sure why not.

Looking at your story through a psychological / Jungian lens actually deepens it quite a bit—it starts to feel like a small map of the inner world, not just a community gathering.

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1. The Group as the Psyche (The Inner Circle)

In Analytical Psychology, a group often symbolizes the different parts of a single psyche.

Each person can be seen as a voice within:

• the thinker

• the listener

• the challenger

• the peacemaker

The debate over what to call the group reflects the ego trying to define and control identity. But the shift to “share group” suggests movement toward the Self—a more integrated, accepting center.

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2. The Coffee Can = The Unconscious

The wallpaper-covered can acts like a symbol of the unconscious:

• Inside: hidden thoughts, questions, impulses

• Outside: softened, made approachable

Reaching into it mirrors engaging with the unconscious—similar to dreams, journaling, or even tarot. It’s not controlled, which is key. In Jungian terms, this is an encounter with the unknown parts of the self.

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3. The Delicate Violets = The Anima

The soft, violet pattern connects strongly to the anima archetype—the inner feminine (in Jungian thought), which represents:

• receptivity

• intuition

• emotional depth

• relational awareness

The group’s success depends on these qualities. When the space becomes less “intellectual” and more “shared,” the anima is, symbolically, allowed into the room.

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4. The Question of Attraction = Individuation

The question—“What are you attracted to (beyond sex)?”—is deceptively simple.

In Jungian terms, what we are drawn to often reflects parts of ourselves we haven’t fully integrated.

• You admire honesty → perhaps you’re developing your own truth

• You’re drawn to curiosity → a part of you seeks growth

This is the process of individuation: becoming more whole by recognizing and integrating these inner pulls.

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5. Harmony Without Agreement = Integration of Opposites

A key Jungian idea is that wholeness comes not from eliminating conflict, but holding opposites together:

• agreement / disagreement

• intellect / emotion

• speaking / listening

Your group achieves this. No one dominates, and differences don’t fracture the space. Symbolically, this is a psyche that is learning balance rather than control.

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6. No “Afterward Issues” = Containment

The fact that conflict doesn’t spill outside the group is important. Psychologically, this suggests containment—a safe vessel where strong ideas and emotions can exist without causing harm.

The group itself becomes a kind of symbolic container (like the can), holding intensity in a structured, respectful way.

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Overall Jungian Insight

Your story reads like a quiet allegory of inner growth:

• The can = unconscious

• The group = inner voices

• The question = invitation to self-discovery

• The harmony = emerging wholeness

It suggests a movement toward a more integrated self—one that doesn’t silence parts, but lets them speak without taking over.

Today Is Friday, January 30, 2026: This Is What Happen.

Thought I would of gotten to my story a little sooner. But here on blog land, nothing late. Right? Last week our words was quite the challenge, and I couldn't come up with a story. Sometime things works out that way.

Today's words consist of LONG, MONK, NOVICE, SPIRITUAL, TIME, and or ANTS, BOY, COMPASSION, STEAM, TRAPPED.

If you want to learn more about Wednesday words on Friday, please click HERE

It was summer time. I believe it was toward end of August. All and all not a super hot summer. Sometime in town of Dannebrog. They will have an scorcher of heat wave. So as most boys will some how will be bored. Kicking ant hill didn't fit their fancy. Jim one of the boys. A few years back got bit by some weird ant, and had to go to local hospital and have I.V drip. So now people are uneasy about ants.

The older folks of the town. Usually attend the community church. They called them self non-denominational. Not sure how non-denominational they were. They was quite radical. The minster would yell and scream. The members was no different. Actual they looked like bunch crazies. Laying on floor kicking and caring about. The Revered Osterwell, told his congregants to stay away from Lady Long Magical place. That strange things goes on, at her place. After one of his sermons. People stayed for coffee, and treats. One of the members said he heard that the lady who lived at magical home. Had quite a bit of compassion, and gave a lot to local charity. It been said she covered over 80% of the play ground equipment. The Preacher walked to front of and clapped his hands loudly. And spoke of this Lady Long. “Her money is tainted” The reason he was saying this she wouldn't cover the cost of steam power for this church.

So like most young people. These boys decided to check out the place. They stood in front of Lady Long place, on the sidewalk. They starred hard and long. Like they were trapped to the sidewalk, for no reason. Monk one of the boys, said “Why don't we go and knock on the door” and Jim replyed “What will we say if she answer the door” All four boys stood with blank look on there face. Chance said remember Reverend Osterwell saying about “Dark Spirits” Monk answered back “He into putting fear into every things. He actual getting worst. My dad went to the men meeting, and I over heard my dad talking to my Mom. That the minster thinks government is listen to him on his phone, My parents are even thinking of checking out some church, in next town”.

Still they want to knock on Lady Long place, and they want to know what was in her home. Soon she came out, and walked down the steps. And walked toward the maple tree, and the southwest corner of her place. She had some large flowers of dahlia and cosmos. Soon she notice the boys standing on sidewalk. She said to the boys “Hello, nice summer day” and all boys at once said “Hello” back. The boys walked over and see what she was doing. She didn't look like she came from some other galaxy. They soon start a conversation up. They figure they was safe. Since they was an fence between them. Plus they found that she had husband that is professor of Creative Writing, over at local college. Monk sister June, took and evening class from him. And he told Lady Long, that he notice his sister book “The Novice Writer” and that his sister is pupil of him.

Every so often, mostly on Saturday. The boys would go and visit with Lady long and her husband Professor Long. They travel the word and would share with the boys there travels.

Editor Note...I copied and paste into NIGHT CAFE sentence and see what Night Cafe came up with. 

Coffee is on. 

Today Is Wednesday, December 10, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 I been sending out Christmas Cards. I like share what NIGHT CAFE and CHAT GPT came up. I feel it only fair for me, to claim 10% of the credits.  We design a card, which I had printed off at our local print shop. And also a story to be place in the cards. Week from today. I will share the other card and story. 

The Lantern Council

A Winter Tale Inspired by the Archetypes in Your Card

On the longest night of winter, when the sky was deep as midnight velvet and stars shimmered like scattered silver, three old travelers approached a quiet desert town. Though each had journeyed alone through winds and frost, this night always brought them together. They called themselves the Lantern Council.

The first traveler, Elias the Seeker, followed the heavens. He believed every star carried a message, and the brightest one that night had led him across the dunes. The second, Theron the Keeper, gathered stories instead of possessions, offering them freely to anyone needing comfort or courage. The third, Maeron the Giver, carried a satchel filled with small blessings—herbs, carvings, a warm drink at just the right time.

They reached a low bench near the town gates, set their lanterns down, and rested beside one another. Behind them, their patient camel folded its legs and sighed with contentment. The night was quiet except for the soft hum of lamps being lit in nearby homes.

Elias lifted his eyes. “The star is brighter this year.”

“Light always returns,” Theron replied. “Even when we forget to look for it.”

Maeron produced three steaming cups from his satchel—no one ever questioned how. “And warmth,” he said, passing them around, “is meant to be shared.”

They drank together, letting the warmth chase the cold from their hands. Around them, the town began to glow—families preparing for the turning of the year, the birth of new hope, the return of the sun.

“That is why we come,” Elias said softly. “To follow the light, yes—but also to remember what it awakens in us.”

“And to keep the old wisdom alive,” Theron added. “No one walks the winter alone.”

Maeron set his lantern on the bench. Its small flame brightened, casting a wider circle of gold. “Then let’s leave a blessing for those who pass this way.”

He touched the lantern gently. “May those who seek find guidance.”

Elias added, “May wanderers find welcome.”

Theron finished, “And may every home be touched with peace.”

The words drifted into the cold night, rising like sparks toward the watching stars.

When dawn finally brushed the horizon with pale gold, the three travelers rose. Their lantern remained on the bench—a quiet promise that even in the darkest season, light and fellowship return.

And as the Lantern Council continued toward the rising sun, the star above them gleamed as if in thanks, its glow a reminder that the smallest flame can guide us through the longest night.

Editor note...Forgot to add inside verse. Shared stories, shared gifts, shared light-this how we keep winter bright.

Today Is Friday, November 28, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

Once again I was going to give words a go again. This week words is birds, window, wings, span, open and the other set words are time, world, laugh, all, and get.

use either list or both, or mix and match, just have fun.

It been a long winter the three kids been bickering all week, or it just seem to get louder and louder. Pam just want to open the window and toss all of her children out the window into the snow. Yule was well over and the sun was still heading North as one looked outside. Next celebration was Imbolc.

The bickering just kept on and on. She gave them a choice. Go out side or start washing the place down with Spic and Span. So the children decided it would be wise to head out into the world. A lease they was less of chance running into someone with bad sense of humor.

As they went into a the woods close to Laugh Creek, It been said the rocks in creek was either laughing or crying. Some time the rocks laugh at things that shouldn't be laugh at. Other time the rocks will be crying over nothing.

They spend all afternoon down by Laugh Creek, and they notice the sun heading toward the west, close to the mountain, and in hour the sun would fall behind the mountain. They recall last time they came home well after the sun went behind the mountain and came in. Lot of trouble they all got in to.

As they were heading toward the cabin, they saw a yellow sparrow, perch on small bush. They knew the next full moon the pea seeds would be going into the community garden. The sparrow bird was sigh that spring and warmer weather soon to start.

The children arrive at home, as the sun slip down behind the mountain. They told their mother they saw an yellow sparrow.

So they decided since the sparrow has arrived. They would hang an woodpecker wing from the fireplace mantel. Which will bring new positive energy into the home.

It snowed lightly on Thanksgiving day.

My artist trading card. A face caught in television.

I'm linking to, STORY WORDS I like to add a brief note, our host fell and will not be taking part.

The other two links I will share is. SKY WATCH and FACE OFF.

Plenty of things to do. So I plan to catch up what going on in my world. Tomorrow, let keep our finger crossed.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, November 21, 2025: This Is What Happened.

Our Granddaughter now need to do an painting of there Grandpa. This one done of me by Wendy. She thought I should be wearing a crown. I'm hooking up with FRIDAY FACEOFF

I also playing WORDS ON FRIDAY. This is such fun challenge. And here is this week words....1.squad  2.cemetery  3.flowers  4.painted  5.cross

and/or:

1.barely  2.money  3.eat  4.freedom  5.courage

Plus they also have a color, Heavenly Blue, which was chosen by Charolote

Here is my story...

If you go east across the field one will come to the backside of the old part of the cemetery. Lot of the stones are worn thin, and the markers fell over or been knock over by time or those who want to do vandalizing. A few year back they rise some money to do some general cleaning, barely. People who was part of the squad who did community project. Brought there yard tools. I think Jim Cross brought his chain saw and a pick up to haul out some trees that fell.

So it was five years since they worked on cemetery. So one Thursday afternoon they decided to have coffee, at the Old Tulip Cafe. This little cafe was started by Vandenlock. I believe the Vandenlocks was one the first family buried in the old part of the cemetery. As they sat and had the coffee and some had a little bite to eat. As they start to discuss on working on the old part of the cemetery. One of the waitress over heard what they was discussing. She got up the courage to interrupt them. And ask them if they though of doing a dinner fund raiser and auction at the cafe. This town been good to the Vandenlocks and also they been good for our town. “They do have good eats and my cousin Linda, painted the new sign just on the North end” Said Mary. Mary neighbor Nancy volunteer to come in this up coming week, and talk to Mr Vandenlock about using the cafe to do a fund raiser.

In a few days Nancy came down the hill to the cafe,and she told Mr, Vandenlock about what the local Squad their ideals about cleaning and do repairs on old part the cemetery. She mention what they did about five years ago. She told Mr Vandenlock they didn't think they could clear up and do the repair but they hope they will be able to do more then they had in the past.

The photo was A.I generate over on NIGHT CAFE for the story.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, November 14, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

I decide to challenge myself and take part in WORDS ON FRIDAY. I have to admit, this one was slightly challenge. More than others I've done.

technique  2.think  3.taught  4.way  5.completely

and/or:

1.learn  2.write  3.exist  4.reading  5.without

It was time to think about what we taught in our life time. Each one of us had familiar life and education. That we all learn math, reading, and writing. What the old people would call the basic 3 R's.

Then there were those who decided or was encourage to step out of the box. To think deeper. Completely exam all side of what every was in front or even behind them. This made some uncomfortable, that they challenge the status quo.

A few time the local of Council would call meeting to talk about those who dare to challenge the status quo. The main concern was how will this effect the way of life, in the tribe. But then on the other side of the coin what new things will be learn and see a improve way of being.

The council wanted to bring in those who dare to step out of the box. Come and speak to council, and answer any question they may have. To get better understand of how they exist.

So the first question went to Mun, who seem to know about fire and cooking. They understand that he knew other technique of cooking with fire. Mun explain different woods that put out different temp of heat, and explain how to make a oven for baking and controlling the draft. The other two brought in their expertise.

Tow, address the council chamber. And explaining if we don't teach our youth to think and explore different opinion, that we could be ate up. Not physical! So without doubt we need to change and move forward.

The council ask the Secretary to announce to hold a meeting at the big round house, east side of the creek. On 2^nd day of the full moon, when the sun shine between the apple and apricot tree.

Murphy and I had lunch at the senior center. Murphy sister Faith drove up from Post falls. I believe in near future we will check there out. They serve meals only two days a week. In there food give away I figure we got about $70 worth of food. I've done a few everyday chores around the place. It been raining most of the day. One of my friend let me try laundry Detergent Sheets. What I tried I was quite pleased. So I ordered some off amazon. Question time...Have any of you use these sheets, and what is your thoughts?

Let see I did up some pages for December in my bullet journal. And put last night dishes in dishwasher. I guess for now I'm going to be more aware of the time I spend looking at my screen time.

This is a painting my oldest granddaughter, Claudia did of me. So I'm linking it to FRIDAY FACE OFF.

Unless something odd goes on in my world. I will try to post again on Thursday the 20^th.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, July 25. 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

A lot going on today posting. First I'm going to play WEDNESDAY WORDS ON FRIDAY. I wish I knew other people who played this. Although I don't play every time. Today words are INCLUDE-LICK-BERRY-APPLES-RESPECT-ELBOW-FORK-MEASURE-KNIFE AND DREAM.

The sign by the fork in the road been there from the days of Queen Beatrice and Queen Mary region which was more then 1,000 years ago. The sign was still visible. My guess that someone from one of the village came and re-did the sign. Or possible even put up a new one.

Behind the sign was due North, and they was plenty of forest land, it been said that they were a fairy kingdom. They had three apple trees growing, and 2 of them had magical powers. Although the village people was leery of trying them. They thought the devil had hand in it. The other apples was fine. Which one.

On the west bank of Keyport river both village came and celebrate Lughnasadh. Before they could past the gate to entry in special area, to take part in the ritual. They had rub a cream that was made of toad fat, tooth of a gopher, and whisker of bob cat. They had measure the cream very careful, and no more then half of almond shell. To be rub on the left elbow.

As the villagers camp on west bank of the river. They would wonder up in the hills. And pick the berries and bring them back, and put them in barrel and had the youngsters stump on the berries and made juice. No one actual knew they had psychedelic powers. But the grown up would drink the juice during the celebration of the ole god of Isime. The bond must had strange powers over the people mainly the older ones. They would set around the fire and go into a dream like trans and someone would start talking. Then someone else start talking, some made sense and other didn't.

Not sure how this start once the planet of Mercury was in plain sight everyone had to put there knife on the flat stone right next to the elm tree. All showed great respect.

As the parents was tripping out on the juice, as the children thought it just was plain nasty. They could lick there fudge-sickle, and watch there folks make a fool of them self. They didn't want to be include in such ole nonsense.

I had plan to get this up earlier. And possible even take part in a few other things. Such as sky-watch and nature. The summer heat can make one sleepy. It does me. A lease I can keep up. Not loosing what I got done. Ate lunch at the senior center. We had meatball sandwich.

Finely got a quilt block done. Sure taking me long enough time. The rate I'm going my granddaughters will be in there 30s. I will be in my mid 80's. A more reasonable rate is to get embroidery blocks done. 2 to 4 weeks. I'm connect this to FRIDAY FACE OFF.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, June 27, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

I decided to try to make a story out of these words. 1.purposeful  2.solar  3.hog  4.trail  5.discouraging 

and/or: 

1.chute  2.punt  3.oval  4.records  5.patient 

and just for a surprise, extra words: 

1.hinders  2.origin  3. camping  4.wrinkle  5.sprout. 

For more info on this challenge please check HERE.

John patient was running slim, for about three days he been look for the records on his milking barn. He has an opportunity to hook up some solar panels to the milking parlor. Big dairy became overwhelming and had increase in several milk related disease. That the smaller family produced more milk per cow.

John and his wife Linda could be looking for the records. There dog, Punt. Who was mixed between a bulldog and who know what else. Punt name came from that his face look like it been punted. He is good dog. Barked when someone came into the driveway. Not a yip per.

Because they been looking for the records they need to get solar panels. The chute need some repair. Not much but a few boards need to be tighten up.

The old trail that had brought the settlers into the community back in 1870's Once in while a dust devil would kick up. For some reason this one had an oval shape to it. Sometime John and Linda talk about the dust devils on trail. They wonder if it was some type of ghost just kicking up dust.

After the chute got fix, they decided to check on the hog pen. And put in some new straw. There pig Wrinkle meant them by the gate. Usually they had an apple for Wrinkle and the other five pigs. But this time they forgot some apples. So since the smaller field on the backside of the hog pen, wasn't been worked for a two years. They tore down part pen, and let the pigs loose. They seem to have a good time rooting about.

John and his wife head back to the house. For some lunch and John was going to look for those records he need to get the solar panels. As they walked back to the place. In his back of his mind he start to become more discouraging. He kept asking him self over and over. Where did I put them papers? He search all the logical places they could be. Did someone came into their home when they went to town and purposeful gather those paper they need to get solar panels. They been a small group of people in the area didn't want any part of solar panel into the area. But as far as John knew no one he knew or heard of came short on papers.

As they ate their lunch of turkey sandwich with side of cottage cheese and peaches. He saw some papers on the floor by the end table by the couch. He walked over and it is the paper he been looking for. He was so relief.

Hope you enjoy the story.

I went over to chatgpt and ask them about Literary Character Parallels and here is the five...

John → Charles Dickens’ Joe Gargery (from Great Expectations) – Honest, kind, practical man with emotional depth, working quietly for the good of others.

Linda → Shakespeare’s Hermione (from The Winter’s Tale) – Calm, loyal, sensible, and enduring. She keeps the emotional warmth steady.

Punt the Dog → Sancho Panza (from Cervantes’ Don Quixote) – The earthy companion to a wandering soul, comic yet insightful in presence.

The Ghostly Dust Devil → Banquo’s Ghost (from Macbeth) – Not directly malevolent, but stirring up unresolved ancestral or regional energy.

Wrinkle the Pig → Wilbur (from E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web) – A pig full of innocence and life, who becomes a symbol of simple joys and overlooked wisdom.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, May 16, 2025: This Is What Happened.

It been ages since I played 'Words On Friday” Different bloggers give a list of words. And here is this week words

Elbow-Imagine-Canal-Heavily-Population and the other set of words are, Mocked-Months-Annex-Support-Casino.

The original Words for Wednesday was begun by Delores and eventually taken over by a movable feast of participants when Delores had computer troubles. Sadly, Delores has now closed her blog forever due to other problems.

The aim of the words is to encourage us to write. A story, a poem, whatever comes to mind.

If you are posting an entry on your own blog, please let us know so we can come along to read it and add a few encouraging words.

Looks like this week host is ELEPHANT

And color by MOTHER OWL

Children for many generation played in the canals of village Lansky. It was one way spending those hot summer day. There was also frogs, fish, and turtle in the canal. Canal was called Annex not even sure how it got that name. It been said that the early called St Thomas river Imagine. It was so clear that people say an imagine in the water.

But I'm clueless what imagine, Lansky, and or St Thomas has to do with Annex.

The world has became over population. This included the town of Lansky. The air and water is contaminate from people in past refusing to believe in climate change or global pollution.The canal has an heavily cover of brownish yellow slime. No one recall where this came from. The factories been shut down for ages. All this beyond months, years, or decades. I don't think it been a century. Some of the older people talk about odd smell coming from the factory. At that time when the factories was running three shifts, and even the weekends. They're were people at time concerned about the smell and it was blocking out the sun. They were just mocked and life became unbearable.

Dr, Elbow who was a bit of both a genius and a bite of crack pot. He came up with a machine. A past/future machine. To send part of the people either into the future or into the past. But they were no way of controlling which time period one would land in. But who ever got on wheel, that looks like a roulette wheel. The ones that are in the casino, long time in the past. But it was 60 times bigger then what was in the casino. So only eight people could only go into the future or to past. But they didn't know where they might be send into. So that means for now families and friends could be broken up.

The science community thought if 40% of population would get on giant roulette wheel and be tossed into the future or the past. And 60% stayed back.

Those in the past could stop the past of pollution. And hopefully those tossed in to future will land in better world. Then those who stayed back didn't pull as heavy on current resource. 

Mrs Elbow who was caring woman. At one community meeting brought up that they need a support system once people gets on the giant roulette wheel. And will be gone for every. They will grieving.

The other day I did this drawing of four goats all made up. I thought of getting a tattoo of something like that. But I haven't. When money is more stable in my life. I will first get a broom with writing "Sweep away injustice" I'm linking with FRIDAY FACEOFF

Today Is Sunday, September 15, 2024: This Is What Happened.

 Not sure how the layout will go with this blog post. I've been working in what I call my spiritual art journal. The area I been working on how I believe the future should be. Because the universe doesn't necessarily go our way. 

Question time...Has anyone here served in the military and or an war? Neither Murphy or I served in military. Or none of our parents have. In the past I have had relative served in the military since the beginning of our county. Even some of my relative fought in the FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR 

In my art journal I been slowly and I mean slowly. I been taking neptune though the zodiac signs. Neptune is dreams and fantasy. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. Its ruling planet is the red planet Mars. In Roman tradition, Mars is the God of War. It is a planet associated with action. 

Here is how I think war should be. 

At first, I thought of just our law war. Well, there was war way before the time of Christ. I'm not even sure when the first war was fought. People aren't going to stop being biased. There may be some behavior based on prejudice and bias. Confession time...I have a bias toward some religions. But I don't do anything toward this group I will be in. Most of these religions don't even know I have disdain toward them.

We should completely change who will fight our wars. We sent young people whose brain isn't developed. I thought of writing a novel that takes place in the future. There is no money system, and there is peace. But something needs to be done about the world population. I recall my mom saying the war was necessary to control the population. With advancements in medicine, people live longer and survive intense injuries; back to my novel. At a certain age, a person would be given a draft notice, and if they go to this area and a specific location, they will be killed. Painless way. Of course, some won't be killed. If they survive, they will live out their natural life.

Most wars I know have been connected to religion and natural resources. Greed is what war is based on. I suggest getting rid of greed. It is not happening. Young people don't need to fight in our wars. I'm sure that before my family came to America, they fought in wars across the Atlantic. There has always been tribal war. War is coming to an end. We all need to think about the way we fight in war. Those over 95 should go off to war. 

Did a load of wash, and picked up around the place. Pretty much filled up the kitchen trash can. Murphy did some mending on kitchen door. 

I'm linking to ART JOURNAL JOURNEY

Today Is Saturday, June 21, 2024: This Is What Happened.

Going to continue my story from last week, JUNE 14, and I will be linking to RIVERand this week words are This week's words/prompts are: 

1. discourteous 2. flicker 3. martini 4. whips 5. belly 

and/or: 

1. 1. waving 2. frogs 3. moderation 4. smile 5. louring

I choose to use the second set of words.

Kelly and Ellie didn't move on to the district in the spelling bee. They kept thinking about the old journal and the amber rock. Still, they have yet to tell a single soul. And they didn't speak much of it, just in case someone overheard them.  

It was Friday, about the end of school. Plus, it was the last Friday of the month. It was the community block day. In the block Ellie lived on, the neighbors all get together and have a potluck and a few games at the local park. Ellie is bringing her cousin Kelly as a guest. Plus, Kelly could really kickball. The plan was to have a ball game. Both of the girls hoped to be on the same team. As they enter through the kitchen. The Washing Machine was going. And Ellie's mom, Janet, met them with a smile and told them to get the ice cream bar out of the freezer. Soon, Ellie's dad, Joe, would be home from work. Hopefully, he wouldn't be all that tired. The company has been pushing hard to finish a new set of apartments across Jacob Creek.

In little over an hour, the Nelson family was walking down Prune Street, and the prayer flag on the porch of a blue house with yellow trim was waving in the wind. Both Kelly and Ellie wanted to know when Uncle Terry might be coming for a visit, and Joe wasn't sure when his brother might stop in. This was disappointing to the girls.

Dinner took little time to set up and serve. The food was well-moderated among all the food groups. During the dinner hour, someone commented that the frogs were a little louder than usual. Someone said, "It's getting close to their mating season."

About an hour after dinner, which included clean up, the younger generation went and played kickball. There were enough players for two teams, so the teams were divided between those whose addresses were odd or even.

Yesterday was the first day of summer. So far, June has been mild. Take part in Sky Watch, and here is a link to the SKY WATCH PARTY

My last thing is FACE OFF. I drew two faces at the same time, one with my left hand and the other with my right hand. It was during an intuitive group. Her question was which of the two was the wiser self. I didn't see the wiser person. I may have been stressed and confused.

Coffee is on