TBD2024-03-29T09:26:58Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripleyhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2190218915?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://teebeedee.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=kooner-s-landing&user=3pc3kachksa3y&groupId=1991841%3AGroup%3A1397899&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow to Be Your Own Best Friend When You’re Grievingtag:teebeedee.ning.com,2021-04-20:1991841:Topic:19844882021-04-20T18:08:12.868Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p>I recently lost a friend unexpectedly. At one time, I would have called him a good friend but we had drifted apart after I retired and I was surprised to discover he had been suffering from leukemia for two years. And then I started beating myself up for being out of touch. it didn't help. But we all know that. We've all lost somebody unexpectedly, especially since covid. Here's an article that does help.…</p>
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<p>I recently lost a friend unexpectedly. At one time, I would have called him a good friend but we had drifted apart after I retired and I was surprised to discover he had been suffering from leukemia for two years. And then I started beating myself up for being out of touch. it didn't help. But we all know that. We've all lost somebody unexpectedly, especially since covid. Here's an article that does help.</p>
<p><a href="https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-be-your-own-best-friend-when-youre-grieving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-be-your-own-best-friend-when-youre-grieving/</a> </p> How To Host a Smaller, More Virtual Thanksgivingtag:teebeedee.ning.com,2020-11-17:1991841:Topic:19136232020-11-17T19:24:49.708Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p>Here's a link to a collection of articles with advice on how to do Thanksgiving (or any Holiday) in our covid era.</p>
<p><a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-host-a-smaller-more-virtual-thanksgiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-host-a-smaller-more-virtual-thanksgiving</a></p>
<p>Here's a link to a collection of articles with advice on how to do Thanksgiving (or any Holiday) in our covid era.</p>
<p><a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-host-a-smaller-more-virtual-thanksgiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-host-a-smaller-more-virtual-thanksgiving</a></p> National Dark Poetry Day, October 7tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2020-10-07:1991841:Topic:18862822020-10-07T13:15:34.703Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p>Today, Oct. 7, is National Dark Poetry Day. This date was chosen in order to commemorate the death of Edgar Allan Poe, Oct 7, 1849. Anybody have any favorite dark poems, whether by Poe or anybody else?</p>
<p>Today, Oct. 7, is National Dark Poetry Day. This date was chosen in order to commemorate the death of Edgar Allan Poe, Oct 7, 1849. Anybody have any favorite dark poems, whether by Poe or anybody else?</p> Interesting Web Offeringstag:teebeedee.ning.com,2020-09-16:1991841:Topic:18734862020-09-16T20:01:33.418Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p>I'm starting space for anyone to post anything you find on the internet that you think others might find interesting or useful. Maybe it's something you want to know if anybody else has had any experience with. My post a few days ago asking about Meetup.com would be an example.</p>
<p>I'm starting space for anyone to post anything you find on the internet that you think others might find interesting or useful. Maybe it's something you want to know if anybody else has had any experience with. My post a few days ago asking about Meetup.com would be an example.</p> Home Brewing Craft Beerstag:teebeedee.ning.com,2020-09-13:1991841:Topic:18725452020-09-13T17:48:37.083Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p>I'm moving this topic into its own discussion thread. I'm still hoping for more suggestions on what to brew.</p>
<p>I'm moving this topic into its own discussion thread. I'm still hoping for more suggestions on what to brew.</p> Meetup.comtag:teebeedee.ning.com,2020-09-09:1991841:Topic:18714002020-09-09T20:29:58.417Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p>I have a variety of interests that I like to share with other people. It's usually not hard to find other people online, but sometimes a person just wants to do it in person, even if it's nothing more than going out for dinner or a movie. One of my interests is home brewing and I have no problem finding other local homebrewers, clubs and events. But not all my interests are quite so universal and I end up sharing them online only. </p>
<p>There exists a web service called Meetup, …</p>
<p>I have a variety of interests that I like to share with other people. It's usually not hard to find other people online, but sometimes a person just wants to do it in person, even if it's nothing more than going out for dinner or a movie. One of my interests is home brewing and I have no problem finding other local homebrewers, clubs and events. But not all my interests are quite so universal and I end up sharing them online only. </p>
<p>There exists a web service called Meetup, <a href="https://www.meetup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.meetup.com/</a> that attempts to match people with similar interests in their local districts. When you sign up, you give your location and list your interests and then they periodically email you with a list of relevant meetings and events in your area. I was wondering if anyone else has registered for this and what their experiences have been. If not, would you be willing to give it a try?</p> Mindfulnesstag:teebeedee.ning.com,2018-07-31:1991841:Topic:18186622018-07-31T14:02:16.311Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p class="Normal"><span class="tm5"> I am starting a new thread here mainly for purposes of my own catharsis. It is my intention, at least at this point, to make regular contributions. Of course, if anyone else has anything to add, they are more than welcome. If you have any input, please contribute.</span></p>
<p class="Normal"><span class="tm5"> Over a year ago I decided to deal head-on with my self-diagnosed adult attention disorder, (ADD). The inability to stay…</span></p>
<p class="Normal"><span class="tm5"> I am starting a new thread here mainly for purposes of my own catharsis. It is my intention, at least at this point, to make regular contributions. Of course, if anyone else has anything to add, they are more than welcome. If you have any input, please contribute.</span></p>
<p class="Normal"><span class="tm5"> Over a year ago I decided to deal head-on with my self-diagnosed adult attention disorder, (ADD). The inability to stay focused was becoming too stressful. I found myself sitting around watching the clock tick, yet I couldn’t keep “on task” with any project I started. Nothing was getting done and just starting something was becoming depressing.</span></p>
<p class="Normal"><span class="tm5"> The smart thing to do was probably to get professional help, so instead I decided to try to heal myself, at least as a first try. Cognitive therapy and pharmaceuticals (UGH) might be the approved way to go but I decided to try</span> <em><span class="tm6">meditation</span></em> <span class="tm5">first.</span></p>
<p class="Normal"><span class="tm5"> 18 months and countless self-help books later, I still can’t bring myself to a regular, formal meditation program. But, along the way, I discovered informal mindfulness. Yes, I know it is the “Fad” right now. It is hard to navigate modern social trends without “tripping over” somebody extolling the benefits of mindfulness.</span></p>
<p class="Normal"><span class="tm5"> Let me add my voice to the chorus.</span></p> Texas Crittertag:teebeedee.ning.com,2015-07-12:1991841:Topic:17552972015-07-12T03:51:38.655Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p><strong>Texas! My Texas! I just love living here Y'all.</strong></p>
<p>Here one more reason why you should move here.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610680?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610680?profile=original" width="575"></img></a> <span class="font-size-3"><strong>The giant <span style="color: #ff0000;">Redheaded</span> Centipede</strong></span></p>
<p>It's mostly, harmless to humans. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mostly!</span></p>
<p>"You don't have to be a…</p>
<p><strong>Texas! My Texas! I just love living here Y'all.</strong></p>
<p>Here one more reason why you should move here.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610680?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610680?profile=original" width="575"/></a><span class="font-size-3"><strong>The giant <span style="color: #ff0000;">Redheaded</span> Centipede</strong></span></p>
<p>It's mostly, harmless to humans. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mostly!</span></p>
<p>"You don't have to be a Kardashian to stand out on the Internet — all you need is at least 20 pairs of bright-yellow legs, a gleaming red head and venomous fangs."</p>
<p>See complete Yahoo/Live Science article: <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/giant-redheaded-centipede-photo-goes-viral-horrifies-internet-122611515.html" target="_blank">Giant Redhead</a></p>
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<p>Hey! . . . It could be worst. You could be living in Australia.</p>
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<p>Oh yeah, we even had a <strong>man-eating alligator</strong> in East Texas. That critter was taken out ( killed ) last week.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610645?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610645?profile=original" width="333"/></a><span style="color: #800000;" class="font-size-4"><strong>So y'all come on down to Texas! . . . You hear!!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610909?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610909?profile=original" width="245" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610909?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610909?profile=original" width="245" class="align-full"/></a></p> Humortag:teebeedee.ning.com,2015-04-26:1991841:Topic:17439492015-04-26T22:13:11.498Zofficerripleyhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/officerripley
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610811?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059610811?profile=original" width="373" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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