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Sunday, October 6th
We had a lovely service at church this morning for this World Communion Sunday. I was taken with the artwork on the bulletin (you can see it here). My cousin pointed out the cat at the table and that made me smile.
Monday, October 7th
I don’t know why I let things get this close. Well, I do know why - I’m a procrastinator. I just hope Dr. M or my dad are understanding when I finally push it too far & have to call them to rescue me.
Dr M.’s 5th Great Grandparents, John and Margaret Hoyle. John fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain, in 1780. Me being me, I can’t stop thinking about how the gravestones look like cute little ghosts. Yes, I know I am terrible.
Tuesday, October 8th
I went out during my lunch hour to see if the bridge on my usual route to work had been fixed after the flooding. Nope. I need to find a more efficient method of checking on this (will I remember to look into it after I finish writing this post? Magic Eight Ball says Not Likely Based on Prior Experience.)
Wednesday, October 9th
I thought I was cute today but on my way to work I looked down at my watch band in horror (trust me, the color clashing was more startling in person). Nothing I could do about it, but I did fix the “off white socks that look like white socks” situation during lunch. Hey, I needed new socks anyway!
And because you’re getting two photos of me this week, here is an adorable picture of Dr. M looking all pleased with himself after changing the battery in his dad’s truck and getting it inspected.
Thursday, October 10th
No photo.
Friday, October 11th
Irony: I opened the door for a service worker this morning & he said, “Thank you sweetie!” And I said without even thinking, “I am NOT your sweetie!” While wearing my Down Syndrome awareness t-shirt that says In a World Where You Can Be Anything, BE KIND.
Saturday, October 12th
Dr. M says that it’s time for the Changing of the Beans! Ah, one of my favorite seasons.
I have an idea for an AMAZING dinner! An open faced fried bologna & fried egg sandwich smothered in peas! Who’s with me? (I posted this on the socials and got NO TAKERS. Cowards.)
I’ve been faithfully working on my postcards. It’s definitely a labor of love for me because of my ornery thumb. But I want your opinion. I’m using one of the provided scripts, but I’ve changed some of the wording.
Original: Who you vote for is private, but whether you vote is public record.
My version: Whether you vote is public record, but who you vote for is private.
I feel like the original version is vaguely threatening. What do you think? I’m overthinking it, aren’t I? Because overthinking is my middle name: Danabugly Overthinking It Rhyne.
I agree that the wording seems sort of threatening and unfriendly. I don't even use it. I write my own script and include "I never let an opportunity go by to make my voice heard, especially when other people are making decisions that affect my life. And my family's."
ReplyDeleteIf you decide to use your rephrase, please write this: "Whether OR NOT you vote...". It's more grammatically correct. 😘
Ooo - I like your version. I might try that.
Deletewell, they 'do' look like little ghosts.
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable!
DeleteI agree. They do look like ghosts.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one!
DeleteIf that card arrived in my mail, I suspect my first thought would be, "Would you people stop nagging me!?" Then, I'd toss it. Nothing against the project, but I'm so sick of campaign texts, phone calls, and emails, another unsolicited message suggesting I'm either too stupid, too lazy, or too inattentive to have already registered would probably be received less than gratefully. That's not to say that get out the vote efforts aren't important. They are. That's just my grumpy response to way too much effort coming my way. And honestly? I feel like both versions are slightly threatening. Despite the disclaimer, the very use of the phrase "public record" is... well, something. (End of old woman yelling at cloud!)
ReplyDeleteYes - and I'm the third postcard they're getting! I think I'm switching to the script Nance uses above, or a more simple one that just says to remember to make a plan to vote. Hopefully they're all like you & saying I'M VOTING I'M VOTING QUIT HASSELING ME! Ha!
DeleteI think you're right -- the first phrase seems to suggest, "We're watching you!" But the second seems to emphasize the privacy.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the watchband and blouse look bad together! The gray socks are definitely a step up over the white ones. :)
I don't know much about the Battle of King's Mountain but I think my relatives were in the Carolinas at that time. I wonder if they participated?
And I'm glad you mentioned the cat because otherwise I would never have seen it!
I totally switched up my script - sometimes using what Nance said, & other times something a lot shorter (to save my thumb), but now I'm going to try something different. I still have about 80 more cards to write & I'm getting a little punchy with it. Ha!
DeleteI hadn't noticed the cat either - it made me laugh when my cousin pointed it out.