As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group is for us to check in at to let people know we are alive, doing OK, and not affected by such things as heat, blizzards, floods, wild fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, earthquakes, or other such things that could keep us off DKos. It's also so we can find other Kossacks nearby for in-person checks when other methods of communication fail - a buddy system. Members come here to check in. If you're not here, or anywhere else on DKos, and there are adverse conditions in your area (floods, heatwaves, hurricanes, earthquakes etc.), we and your buddy are going to check up on you. If you are going to be away from your computer for a day or a week, let us know here. We care!
IAN is a great group to join, and a good place to learn to write diaries. Drop one of us a PM to be added to the Itzl Alert Network anytime! We all share the publishing duties, and we welcome everyone who reads IAN to write diaries for the group! Every member is an editor, so anyone can take a turn when they have something to say, photos and music to share, a cause to promote or news!
Ok, we do have a diary schedule. But, when you are ready to write that diary, either post in thread or send FloridaSNMOM a Kosmail with the date. If you need someone to fill in, ditto. FloridaSNMOM is here on and off through the day usually from around 9:30 or 10 am eastern to around 11 pm eastern.
Monday:
BadKitties
Tuesday:
ejoanna
Wednesday:
Caedy
Thursday:
art ah zen
Friday:
FloridaSNMOM
Saturday:
Most Awesome Nana
Sunday:
loggersbrat
I like living alone because I can:
...stay in my pajamas all day
...never have to watch a tv show I don't like
...listen to my music
...eat when and what I want
...vacuum at 2 a.m. if so inclined (usually because the smoke alarm battery died and woke me up and I can't get back to sleep)
...sing - and not just in the shower (if you were to hear me "sing," you would know why this is important)
...read all day and all night without stopping for anything except to take care of Gus
...sleep alone
...sleep with my furbabies
...never have to fight for the blankets
...make all the decisions - my way
Of course, all of this is out the window when the kids and/or grandkids are staying with me. Then life is a continuous round of travel, activities, and chatter. Which is also a wonderful life, just completely different. Luckily, I can have it both ways! Vouloir le beurre et l'argent du beurre.
Now for the totally gratuitous picture of the week.
My son, taken in the 80's. He is too young to be having that beer. He shouldn't have the cigarette, either. One of his "friends" sent me this a few days ago. Son and I had a good laugh. I have no idea how he turned out so well!
Sorry, but I won't be around to host. Going away Friday afternoon and not back to late Saturday. Have a great weekend everyone!
What is happening in your world?