JDog's Journal

[Jdog]

Thanks very much, Wattlebird.  I sometimes feel very ashamed of other peoples' disrespect of our shared planet and its resources. 

I am sorry that people routinely trash your area as well.  So disappointing. 

[Hope67]

Hi Jdog,
I think it's your Birthday sometime around now - and I might already have missed it, but I wanted to wish you the best for your Birthday and send you a Birthday hug 
Happy Birthday!   
Hope 

[Jdog]

Thanks, Hope!  Yep - it's tomorrow!

[woodsgnome]

  Happy Birthday Salutations !!! 

[Three Roses]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!   

[Jdog]

Thanks, friends.  60 and going strong....

[sanmagic7]

happy birthday, jdog!  enjoy your day.  hope you also enjoy your 60's - they can be great.



love and hugs, sweetie.

[Jdog]

Thanks, sweet San!  The 60's will be groovilicious!

[Boatsetsailrose]

Hey j dog
Happy birthday to yooooouuuu 😊
Celebrating all.the great things that you are with a kind heart

[Hope67]

 
Groovilicious 60's - Happy Birthday!

Jdog, you are Groovilicious!   

Hope 

[Jdog]

Haha!! Thanks Boats and Hope!! Waiting for my PT for plantar fasciitis right at the moment.  Ah, the fun of aging!! But my mind works just fine, thank you very much. 

[Deep Blue]

Love ya Jdog! Is your plantar fasciitis both feet or just one?  My friend tore hers and it took some recovery but I guess it doesn't come back?

Hope you have a good new crop of kids this semester!

[Jdog]

Its only left foot.  My PT dude is methodical and patient and seems really aware of steps I must take toward full recovery.

Not a new semester for me yet. Also, my course goes for 2 semesters.  Glad I enjoy my students!

[Jdog]

Thanks for the great birthday wishes, BH, and I love that it's today instead of yesterday.  I'm stretching the "aha" feeling of landing safely at 60 for as long as possible.  It's kinda like playing an odd version of a board game, where each square holds new challenges and promises.  I doubt I have enough cash reserves to buy Park Place or add a hotel to one of my holdings, but otherwise am feeling pretty well.  Passed Go, collected $200, and so forth.....

I finally did mail the card to my cousin today because I decided that I am far richer in friends than I often realize and don't feel as vulnerable as I have in the recent past.  If she responds positively, yay.  If she ignores me, ok as well.  Her choice to make.  My chosen family (which also includes my buddies here at OOTS) gives me so much and I am deeply grateful.  As far as actual blood relations.....don't know them very well, and will connect if and when it seems right.

Ha.  The continued federal shutdown will definitely provide we trash collectors a few more opportunities to be the do-gooders we profess to be.  Is that a silver lining? 

[Jdog]

Something positive today - I met a student who just completed his first week at my school, and is transgender.  He came to my school specifically because word on the street is that we are a very good place for folks like him to be.  He was horribly bullied at his last school and says that the week at my school has been an absolute dream.

So great for me to be a small part of keeping us a safe place for all students.