No Strings Attached

Posted By Kathleen David on October 5, 2020

After all that happened the past week both on the world stage, the US stage, and here at home, I really feel the need to step back and get off the Internet for a while.

To step away from the twenty-four hours news cycle for a bit. Anything critical, I am sure that Peter will inform me.

It has become overwhelming to the point of being oppressive. I get anxiety every time I get a news notification over my phone wondering what new disaster happened or who died.

And that tells me I need to step back.

I need to focus on things outside of my various screens other than writing.

My need to be an introvert for a bit is strong.

Part of this might come from starting a new job and having other people to interact with so I will not be as dependent on the Internet for social interaction.

I can’t place one thing that is making me feel this way.

I am going to try to keep up things here so this is where to find out what I am doing.

I am grateful for realizing what I needed to do for me.

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Posted By Kathleen David on October 4, 2020

Meliorism-(n) the belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment

I do believe that. I have believed that my entire life.

Even when we seem to be living in a dystopian hellscape there is hope and people helping people and unselfishness.

I have a number of friends who are beekeepers. They learned the skill because they are concerned about the bee population and the world’s eco system. They encourage others to plant flowers that are bee friendly. Funny thing is that with COVID and the shutdown, the bees are doing better than they have in years.

Recycling is something I have been doing most of my life. 

In the 1970s there was a shift from one and done and toss into a landfill to recycling what we could. Reusable bags became a thing. We took a hard look at our carbon footprint and decided to do something about it rather than foisting it off onto the next generation to solve.

Sometimes it is a simple compliment that improves someone’s day that makes the world a little brighter. Or picking up some litter and dispose of it properly.

My sister has been working on clearing weeds at a local labyrinth. She does it as a form of meditation and she wants to improve the look of the area for others. She doesn’t expect thanks or praise. It is something that has meaning to her and she want to maintain it.

We use reusable water bottles and refill them as needed. That does keep our footprint down. We have reusable lunch bags we use along with reusable ice packs. We reuse things a lot.

I recycle things into my puppetry. I use things in my costumes and dolls that I find. Some of the best prop parts I have found are recycled objects.

I think about my planet and what I can do to help it heal and continue with us on it.

We can and want to make the world better. This is our planet and we love it.

I am grateful for those who work towards helping Earth.

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Posted By Kathleen David on October 3, 2020

It feels like fall finally. 

I am betting we will get one more set of warm weather before we start moving to the cold of winter.

Today I am going to make myself a couple more masks for work. I have a type that I like and have some cool fabric to use.

Lost a thought here. Cats decided to be cute and distract me.

I am grateful for this sort of weather.

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Posted By Kathleen David on October 2, 2020

This morning when I woke up, I looked out the window and the trees looked red as the light of the sun reflected off of them. It was an amazing sight. Right now, the light outside is odd. There is a bit of red in it making everything a little spooky.

After the cloud cover burns off, it will be a lovely day.

Today we have some errands to run but most of the day is ours to do with what we will. Caroline has schoolwork to do. I have some Friday chores to do. Peter has writing to do. 

I have started Drawlloween and plan to post my work on my Instagram and Tumblr. Maybe Facebook but I have not decided that. 

Tomorrow I am going into the city with Caroline and her friends. I am hoping to see some friends from a distance. It will be my first trip into the city since January. I have my PPE all ready to go.

Sunday is sewing lesson and creative day.

I have no idea if I will be keeping up with this once I am working but I do plan to try.

I am grateful for the colors that I saw this morning.

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Posted By Kathleen David on October 1, 2020

Yesterday I started working at Michaels. 

This is after two years of trying to find a job. 

I know I am one of the lucky ones that I did find a job.

I am working in receiving and replenishment. Basically, I get to restock shelves and rotate the inventory and whatever else they need me for. 

The hours are mostly before the store opens so I go in at 5am and get out at 9:30. Which gives me the rest of the day to do what I want. Also, with few exceptions, it is a Monday through Friday job which I am fine with.

I like all the people I have met there. It feels like a good fit.

I am looking forward to my next shift. 

I am grateful to have a job.

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