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It's endoscopy/colonoscopy prep day, I've only been up for an hour and already I'm "hangry". It doesn't help that I'll have to do the cleanse at sister's place since she will be my driver tomorrow. I. Hate. This.
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Gershwin, I agree about dating. Yikes!
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Good news Golden!
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Becky I couldn't imagine dating again. If I ever find myself single again (God forbid) I'll stay that way. I shudder even thinking about the alternative.
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golden: That's good news.
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Becky - agreed, life is less complicated when you are on your own.
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Golden I don’t think I want to say yes. Easier to stay home.
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glad - what a horrible group to work for! Yes you want other employees to know of exposure!!! I think it is their right

becky - next time do you really want to say "Yes"?

DD had her biopsy today. The dr did the biopsy of the lymph node lump and said "This doesn't look like anything." I am going to believe he knows what he is doing and thank God for answered prayers. That's two down (dgs and one of dds) and one to go. Continued prayers appreciated. We are feeling encouraged.
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My husband died well over a year ago. I stay fairly busy with various activities and some family things. I’ve wondered what I would do if a man asked me out. Well someone did this evening. My response was to freeze and stammer that I had plans Saturday evening. A lie, but a relief.
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One of the items I was accused of doing is telling others about a positive Covid test of one of my assistants, a HIPPA violation. Thank you Verify, a spot on the news, employers are not subject to HIPPA restrictions. In fact, thinking about it you want other employees to know of exposure so they watch for symptoms. In fact, after this employee finally told me, I let one of the other departments know of the result, the head of that department scolded me for having this employee going into other departments.

The bosses may have adopted another policy to keep it all private, just another irresponsible action by this group.

Transparency which is paramount to these crazies? 😅😅
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ITTR: That's a good one. I can relate as my sibling was like that as it related to caregiving.
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I saw the best bumper sticker on a policeman's personal vehicle.

I battle the evil
You want to pretend
Doesn't exist

Made me think of all the caregivers that are taking care of difficult parents and being told by drop in siblings that the parent is just fine.

I battle the decline
You want to pretend
Doesn't exist

Just a shout out to all of you that face the battle daily, with your elder loved one(s) and the knot heads that pretend all is well. You are all heros in my book!
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Gershun, I know you are right,, it's just hard to do it again. I was of course happy they even thought to send her a card,, at her age so many were gone.
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glad - I am shocked at the uncaring and ignorant, not to say unsafe, attitude of your bosses. IMO you are well out of there. That's a large number of deaths for a small community. As of Sept 30, 2021 we have had only 30 deaths for the whole time of covid and our population is around 75,000.

Ignoring law enforcement is crazy!!!

How wonderful to pick up where your mum left off. She was so talented and I know you are too. Good luck!!! New adventure, indeed!

.Strange coincidence I have had a feeling I am moving into a new life too. I had a dream where I was in a house ready to step out the door into wide open spaces.
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I have decided to avoid the knee jerk reaction, sit back, relax for awhile. For now I am retired from public service. Nothing worse than having a panel of bosses, three of them. Two of which do not want me to do my job nor are they at all concerned about employee safety. And funny thing, I just got a new phone and the default ring tone is named "New Adventure".

On Friday, my last day, there was a murder in town. The killers initially escaped. About 2:00 p.m. some employees in my building got a shelter in place order from law enforcement. The killers were hold up in a house about a block away from my building. HR director, always the bearer of news like this said the commissioners do not perceive this as a threat. Operations as usual. This is not the only time something like this has occurred.

Covid was and still is a real struggle here and the commissioners determine d it was not a threat either. Did nothing about implementing mask policy or distancing, nothing. Over the course of the last 20 months we had 98 deaths. Over the past 30 days we have had 12 deaths. That is 10% of the total in just 30 days. It does not sound like a large number, but we are a very small community.

I inherited my mom's business and will see what I can do with it. She didn't start it until she was my age, so if she did it, in can do it too.
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pamz: Edit - sorry that you *had* to notify that person of your mother's death again.
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pamz: I am sorry that you to tell that person AGAIN that your mom had passed. I think some people may not think about what they're doing - or not doing.
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Pam, I think a lot of people just live their lives on auto pilot. They look at things and listen to people with half their brains not even realizing that they aren't retaining anything.

I have been trying harder to be in the moment otherwise a whole day goes by and if I'm in my head too much I miss most of it.

So those "friends" are probably guilty of what I just said. Just a thought.
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I know when mom passed in Jan, I went through her list and let all her friends know she had passed, I kept a record. So today the first Christmas card to her came.. with a letter. I had to again send out a card,, with the details.. It never ends does it? I know people just have names on a spreadsheet,, but this tears it open again.
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Checking the news this morning left me wanting to crawl back into bed and pull the covers over my head 😟😞.
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Something new in the New Year for you, Glad!
Lots of changes.

Wishing you many choices and happy opportunities coming your way!
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Sorry Glad that you lost your job. Doesn't sound like you are too upset though which is good at least.

You are a warrior though so I'm sure another even greater door will open for you (if that's what you want)
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Glad: I am so sorry that your position was terminated. Years ago at my job of over 30 years, the company eliminated one position (same as mine). So yes, one person (myself) was forced to do the work of two. I was also made to work extraordinary hours on the salary pay. So talk about corrupt - I knew it. But I stuck it out to beat the system. Not the same as your situation, but I still wanted to share as maybe it will make you feel better. Hugs.
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Gershun: Thank you very much.
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Thank you, glad. So sorry your position was terminated. The college did that sometimes when I was there. It must have been very hard working with that corruption. I know you are a survivor and something better will workout for you ((((((hugs)))))
Hope the trapped people are rescued soon
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ITTR: Thank you. My friend does have a strong faith.
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PB: Thank you. It is very difficult for my friend to lose her daughter while she is physically ill.
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golden: Thank you so much. You're very welcome for the prayers.
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Golden what a relief with grandson. Best wishes for a positive outcome for your daughter.

Well, today my position was terminated. Can a position be terminated? I think a major error.

I am really ok. Was sick and tired of the corruption in this local government. Most recently the county paying the county attorney for services to clear up property problems for a former commissioner. And I told them so. The group of them so terribly unethical.

But, what now? Maybe somewhere snowier?😉

Major tornado in St Louis partial collapse of Amazon warehouse many people trapped.
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Llama, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and to your friend.
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