Aud,
I am going to throw down a line or two while I have time to exhale for my Serenity Sistah!

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Gah. So sorry you have been juggling so much Whapu. Is this the same job your W wanted you to quit last spring?


Yes, this is ther very same one. I can kick myself for not applying in time for the courses for college last spring. Eh, this winter will have to do. I am juggling a lot. My time is swallowed by everyone else and that I figured is why I am kind of bitter. Easy one to resolve though...just revise the old Bacall line "put your lips together and say NO." instead of blow should work. There is much angst at my workplace and I am not the only one ready to bail at a moments notice....we will see...

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I am a little bit fearful that what I'm about to say will sound really dumb, so if you don't like it, you can forget it.

Your fear is unfounded! Aud, the most brilliant messages of life and philosophy are those that sound simple. It is the backbone of AA and really the backbone of ZEN as well. What you wrote is EXACTLY what the approach should be!!! I get lost in action and often lose the moments that I should cherish or at least give it it's due. "NO expectation, No frustration"..
Soooooo...I am thankful that I can still walk, I can still voice my opinion and still hear the music taht inspires me. I also still have a W and children that show the promise of what life has to offer and the lessons I need to learn if I pay attention.

A gentle nod of agreement and thanks....maybe a warm hug in there somewhere as well Aud...

peace