@michele-b, Chuck was the friend with the scissors up his nose. I recently Googled him; a lot less hair now (blame that on nature, not me!), same impish smile ... and he now actually wears a coat and tie, instead of those cut-off jeans with his butt hanging out. Chuck now heads a chemistry department at a major university.
Whenever Eddie and I got together, something wacky would often happen -- the kind of thing that would make you laugh so hard that you'd almost choke (or pee in your pants). The funny thing was, that day in the restaurant Eddie and I were trying so hard to pretend nothing had occurred and began conversing about god-knows-what, when that waiter pulled his "cool cat" routine -- at which point, Eddie started gesticulating with a partially-contained, crimson-faced laughter, and I had to rush off to the loo.
Hahahahaha! More Chuck, Eddie and Deetoo stories!
It's all about staying alive and making it to the loo on time! ?
"Stayin' Inside" - Coronavirus Bee Gees Parody
https://youtu.be/nmUXntGlqFI
Lateral violence is a real thing. It is when a coworker treats you with disrespect, meanness, verbal or other abuse. It can get the perpetrator fired. In the nursing world, it was first known as “eating your young”...the older or more powerful nurses undermining or abusing the new nurses.
But I was thinking maybe “lateral violence” applied in that restaurant incident you shared. Kind of a pun, kinda not. ?
Whoa! That's obviously terrible! Usually everything on this thread is light hearted fun to bring those that are down up to higher ground and better energies.
So sorry I had no idea you were talking about something real and awful! Deetoo's restaurant story was accidental without violence just also without empathy. And my stories were a play on words without my knowledge of modern slang phrasing.
Good thing our lounge is an imaginary place of love and kindness!
Blessings to you in abundance!
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I hope it didn’t bring anyone down. Just educating. Pouring myself a nice glass of wine now and tapping my toes as the rooftop party continues!
Having my own little rooftop dance party to late 80s hip hop, pouring the virtual wine and handing out freshly baked chocolate chip cookies to the ethereal gathering. My firstborn is on his way home ... only half an hour left to wait! ... for the first time since the first week of August. Can't wait to love on him and have my whole family together for four days! Anyone up to do a little rump shaking with me while I wait? ;)
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Hey... I should have said ' Have a safe Thanksgiving and a nice little feast ' ....
And want to extend that to everyone here ... ???
Love you guys, and this too (tomorrow) shall pass ....?
Almost forgot the muse, Unk?
This is for you ...
From Arlo Guthrie ~
' Alice's Restaurant '
And how could we forget to spin this ...
Ben E. King ~
' Stand By Me '
( Maybe you can find a minute to do the honors, Unk?)
Around and around we go...?
Chicken story
My mom absent mindedly seved me a chicken breast with such force it went careening off the plate and slid onto my lap.
When I reminded my mom of this she said, "I was very busy when you all were kids."
"Mom," I said, "That was last year!"
A roof top dance party sounds like fun! I amspending the day with my best friend. We have both been tested and are very careful. It will only be the two of us.
To all in our little commnity on here. I hope you all have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. I am grateful to Jeanne and all of you for your support the last four years and look forward to sharing much light in the years to come.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!
Wishing all of the beautiful people up on the roof and in our community a meaningful and Happy Thanksgiving.
@cindy thank you beautifully stated. This year is unbearable for so many and I am acknowledging that. I do want to express my gratitude for all of my blessings. My family and friends, the ability to work, the fact that we made it through another week without anyone becoming sick. I don’t get too far ahead of myself. I work for a church and the things that happen to people and families are devastating. We won’t be with our family, most of our children and grandchildren. We have our daughter home because her campus has closed until January. I am grateful for everything. I am especially thankful for all of you dear people. How many times have you been my life raft? Always there, supporting with light and love. Encouraging and calm helping us to hang in there. What a huge gift. Thank you everyone. I hold you all in my heart. ❤️☮️??
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates it! I am very thankful for all of you on this website and wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving and Let’s also appreciate Native American Heritage Day. Enjoying my Nespresso while reading all these positive and wonderful posts. The air is cold but I’m warm inside knowing that I have such a beautiful community of friends. Last night I bought a boysenberry pie and my husband had some with ice cream, boy was it delicious. Being grateful for the little things and wishing everyone a safe and warm filled day.
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How great is this community! You are such a remarkable group of strong, wise and loving people. Sending you my deepest gratitude for calming my fears, lifting me up, making me laugh, and keeping me sane. I love you all.
and @share ... save me a piece of that boysenberry pie!
On TV like everyone else. I opened the Parade in 2017 as the Taxi Driver with clowns in my taxi. Lol
I’m working today. I have a couple I want to bring to our rooftop party today. They can’t stay long. The wife is my patient and her husband is in the early stages of having to deal with her advancing dementia. We went down to the cafeteria and got them delicious, free Thanksgiving dinners. He’s watching football while we wait for her test results. I’m working on getting them set up with a social worker to help with resources. They have a long road ahead. But today is a good day!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families!