Yesterday was 85 degrees... warm for April around here. The weatherman said strong storms would pass through my area around 8:00pm and cool things down.

The storm finally passed through at 4:00 am today. 60 degrees for the high.

I can live with that. Just a month ago the highs were in the 30s.

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Middle of the work week and I felt like indulging myself in some violence... Hollywood style. I'm watching: The Purge: Election Year, with the fabulous Elizabeth Mitchell.

Yes, I see the similarities with our current state of affairs in the U.S.A.

No, I wouldn't really want to go out and start murdering people. It's just a little fantasy relief.

I am a bit spoiled.

No, I don't have a lot of money... although my bank account HAS grown considerably since I finally went on Social Security while I'm still working. Making more money and working less hours is wonderful in itself. Being able to pay off a lot of debt while in this position is quite gratifying.

I'm 64 years old and I work afternoons. No, I don't really have a social life. I talk with people at work and at home on the internet. It took me a long time to figure out that I LIKE myself and being alone most of the time is a treat in itself. I've become my own best friend. I really enjoy that freedom to come and go as I please.

I'm now living a life I never thought I would have. I have money, I read what I want when I want and do the same with television and movies. I pick and choose my encounters with others. Although I am young at heart, I know strangers don't see me that way, so I stay out of places where singles hook up. No, I don't have a fulfilling sex life, but I DO have a rich fantasy life. In the end, I am content with the way my life has played out so far, and in another year and a half I'll be fully retired, which will expand my love of travel.

Yes, I am spoiled... and I love it!

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In making a comment on someone else's blog, I got to thinking about the love of my life. We met when I was 22 and parted ways when I was 25.

Of all of the relationships I've had in my 64 years, those were the best years of my life.

Some people find the right one and live happily ever after. Some of us unfortunate ones live past that... and will always wonder what could have been.

Life DOES go on and I have learned to be happy with who I am and what I have.

Enjoy what you have as long as you are lucky enough to have it.

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Edith Piaf, the little sparrow.

A beautiful voice and one of my favorite songs:


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Two days ago, 81 degrees. Today, 57. Ah, springtime in Indiana!

I watched this the other night:


Tragic tale. I've always thought Sienna Miller a beauty, but the pics of the REAL Edith Sedgwick in the credits? WOW!

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... were weird! Hair, clothing, videos - jeeze!

But then, as I say to myself whenever I see styles today:

Remember, old son... people thought YOU were weird having long hair and wearing bell bottoms.

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I'm craving a root beer float.

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Some loser kills someone, then takes the coward's way out and kills himself when caught.

There's an old expression that applies:

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.

Disgusting!