by Marilyn M.
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February 14, 2007

Daily Whine & Shine - March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008 09:44 AM EDT
views: 35 | rating: 9.9/10 (16 votes) | comments: 26

Daily Whine & Shine - March 20, 2008

by Marilyn Mackenzie

Whether you agree with the concept or not, everyone needs to be able to vent from time to time.  That's especially true if you're one of the many who suffer from an invisible illness.  We have whines and rants about pains, medical professionals and prescriptions, just to name a few.  Perhaps our families listen; perhaps they don't.  Even if they do, they get tired of our complaining, even if they claim to understand our constant struggles.  Or if they don't get tired of our "negative energy" we think they do or will.

So here you are at the Daily Whine & Shine.  Pull up a chair and sit a spell.  If you have something about which you'd like to rant or vent or throw a tantrum or shout, "Oh shuckie darn!" this is the place.

Hopefully, before you push your chair back into place, before you leave, you'll also share something good that's happening in your life.  If you have a praise report or are ready to yell, "Yippee skippy!" this is the place for that as well.

 

Food for thought:

"There's no reason people who work have to be resigned to situations and endure circumstances when we all possess the power to create better futures."  ~  John Renesch

 

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Comments: 26

Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 9:51am EDT
Don't know if you saw my last post yesterday. Derek and I are a bit far-tshadikt about the fact that Tiff has decided not to come over to see her surprise on Friday. I'm sure her mother had something to do with it. She doesn't like if that Tiff likes coming here. Grrr.
sarah g. Mar 20, 2008, 9:55am EDT
I love this!! Can I rant about my father that lives with us and does nothing to really help around the house?????????? Ugh, I know he's not in the best of health, but he's not knocking on death's door either. I swear sometimes he is as bad as my three kids. Come on, Dad, clean up your stupid toast crumbs!!!!!!!!!AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! **okay, I'm done********
Jack D. Mar 20, 2008, 9:56am EDT
I have nothing to complain about. I was supposed to be a hunk of cold, dead meat on a slab months ago. My missus told me afterr the fact that the doctors were betting on my not surviving the surgery, much less an extended recovery period.
DIANE D. Mar 20, 2008, 9:57am EDT
Good one, I am just going to shine today, sunny and warm here.
Kimber L. Mar 20, 2008, 10:01am EDT
I love the quote!!! LOL
Kimber L. Mar 20, 2008, 10:04am EDT
I have plenty to complain about but I choose instead to say how I am working to fix what is wrong!!! I get to see the doctor tomorrow to follow up on my back pain from the car accident and what type of physical therapy we can do to help me start feeling better and make me more able to move around and get off the meds.

I am looking forward to spring.

thank you for the place to rant!
Larry M. Mar 20, 2008, 10:08am EDT
Way to go, Jack. Show them who's boss. :-)
Jeff R. Mar 20, 2008, 10:08am EDT
Nice quote.
Bert Van Essen Mar 20, 2008, 10:13am EDT
It is ucky cloudy here today. I would rather it snowed or rained. I have been in the pit of despair for at least three months now and frankly I am getting damned tired of it! What really bugs me is I really have it pretty good and I still am depressed and fearful of my future!
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 10:23am EDT
Sarah, you need a list like I have - that I posted for a while on the frig. Marilyn's rules - if you drop it, pick it up. If you sleep in it, make it. If ou open it, close it. If you empty it, fill it. If it's full, empty it. If it rings, answer it. If it barks or meows, love it (or take it outside!). If there's no toilet paper, find a new roll. If you wear it, hang it up (or throw it in the hamper!). Etc. Sounds like you need a list like this posted in a prominent place.
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 10:24am EDT
Rev. Dr. Jack, we're sure glad you're still among us!
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 10:25am EDT
Hi, Diane, Larry & Jeff.
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 10:25am EDT
Kimber, I do hope and pray they find something to help.

Bert, I'm sorry you're struggling this way. What can we do to help?
David W. Mar 20, 2008, 10:29am EDT
For the record today is a Shine day. So far so beautiful.
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 10:29am EDT
Oh boy, I'm doing the "yippee skippy" dance today! I have been trying for months to get enough points (3125) in a month to qualify for getting cash instead of gift cards. Having my old, slow, clunky computer before, it was difficult. Now with my new(er) reconditioned faster one, I will get there. As of 10 a.m. today, I had 3019 points so far in the month of March. Yippee! I AM going to have enough points to qualify for cash option this month!!!
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 10:30am EDT
Hi David! Glad you're shining today.
Dawn V. Mar 20, 2008, 10:48am EDT
Not too much to complain or be excited about yet this morning for me. It does look like I'll have a bit more work today than I did yesterday, which is a good thing. It also looks like I'm going to be working outside of the office for the next week, which could be fun, but it's odd in that no one has actually informed me yet that I'm doing this... it's just rumors at this point!
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 11:16am EDT
Hi, Dawn. Don't you hate when you're the last one to find out things?
Tina W. Mar 20, 2008, 11:21am EDT
Nothing here it is sunny out. I will go back to some of your older stuff and comment on it for you.
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 11:45am EDT
Hi Tina. Thanks for helping me walk the dogs this morning!
Sheila R. Mar 20, 2008, 11:58am EDT
so true! great quote
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 12:45pm EDT
Silly me. I forgot to give the answer to who I quoted yesterday. Here's the quote:

"Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end, and the Lord of life holds all who die and all who mourn."

The answer was...George W. Bush - after 9/11 at the memorial service.
Tina W. Mar 20, 2008, 4:22pm EDT
No problem Zeus was kinda confused though.
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2008, 11:47pm EDT
Did you know my video The battle of the doggies made the front page under "cool member videos"? I wonder if that means I'm a cool member with a video. Or am I a member with a cool video?
Angela A. Mar 21, 2008, 11:34am EDT
I was not here yesterday whn you posted the whine and shine I wasx seeing a specialest about my lungs I will exsplain that in another post later. But wanted to say Marilyn congradulations on your points and on your video making feature.

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