I’m not really a hippie.
This is not really a cahier . . .
I’m a former English teacher. I do other things now .
The thought does occasionally cross my mind to turn my office into an island because the characters around me are reminiscent of Lord of the Flies, but I probably won’t do that.
A few years ago I came into that place in my life where in most situations I choose to be fascinated and/or amused and only when necessary, just slightly annoyed. Some days that’s easier than others.
From time to time I feel like sharing those things that fascinate and/or amuse and/or annoy me and this is where I do that.
With a demanding day job and three hours a day commuting, I’m not able to keep up with blogging consistently. Sometimes I decide I’m done for good, but then I pop back in, because along with being fascinated and/or amused, I am consistently inconsistent. Please understand if I don’t comment on your posts or respond to comments immediately.
This is my fun place. The real world doesn’t get that sometimes.
My name isn’t really Debbie. That’s a whole other story, one that amuses me.
That’s me in a nutshell.
Also, I’m not really in a nutshell.
***This page was updated 05/2013. All comments that pre-date that are in response to the earlier version.***
I’m not really a hippie. I’m not really a Debbie. But I will always be a dandelion. . .
You do know that the more you deny being a hippie the more curious we get?
Hi there! As luck would have it, I have a story to tell about that. . . .Thanks for coming to the new digs!
I’ve been wondering where you were! So glad that you are back!
Hi! It’s good to see you. I’m headed over for a visit soon. . .
Did you know that Michael Bolton is currently dominating your tag cloud? Thought you should know. Maybe do something about that? Change it to Keanu or something?
Fixed. Many thanks for pointing that out. The Keanu poll is about to make a comeback. Did you see that he has written a book of poetry? Double swoon.
Could you get a tinier photo?
Respectfully,
A guy hiding behind a robot cartoon
I thought that was the right size in case my legions of followers wanted to nominate me for the postage stamp.
Editor’s note: Photo updated with non-postal edition. The glue probably doesn’t adhere to established regulations, either.
I’m with Oma…some of us are over 50, you know…
I also like dangly earrings…
Wendy
Did you have a birthday?! Happy birthday! Have I been missing posts? I feel so lost!
Temporarily replaced the photo with one of me and my distinguished visitor from last fall.
I’m not a hippie either, but I like so much hippie stuff and I’ve been called one so many times, I just own it
And you do it well! Your blog looks like what mine wanted to be if it had grown up.
from one hippie to another, just be proud of who you are. life will be much better that way. if you’re really not a hippie, you should try it out. life is great
There’s a word in french that describes me well “tannante”
This is for you, because it’s funny. Also, I need to know 16.3 things that you would never tell your mother or wear on your head.
A two-fer, if you will: my mother once wore a hat (in a wedding) that I would never wear on my head. I would not have told her that. It was the 70s. Even grown ups made questionnable fashion choices.
Also, Google translate refused to tell me what “tannante” (or “tannant”) means. The closest I could find was http://www.wordreference.com/fren/tannant, which it said is either “tanning” (duh) or “infuriating.” I have not found you infuriating. I cannot say the same about myself.
Bug more than infuriate. ’round these parts it’s almost a term of endearment.
CRUD! I meant to include this:
http://lamentsandlullabies.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/two-fer-award/
Good days and bad days.
Some days are like that, even in Australia – Alexander via Judith Viorst. Here’s wishing you more good than bad. . . .
ROY ROGERS! My favorite Saturday morning Show. now that is a memory I forgot about.. Thanks for bringing it up!
What is your more grown-up role? I am a current English teacher (college) and I feel it’s a little TOO grown up.
I’m considering leaving the profession and would love to hear more about your change. People tell me I will miss the students and the energy every fall and I think they are right.
But…
Wow. Where have I been? You’re unveiled. When did these changes occur? Looks great.
Hey, Stranger! Nice to see you. Thanks — it’s the Diane Sawyer filter. Takes 15 years off! Send me a picture — I’ll Diane it up for you.
nice to meet you
David in Maine USA
Thank you for coming by. Lovely to meet you as well.
So you’re a temporary Debbie? You should really go all the way with it. Spell it Deghbei.
It’s thinking like that that makes me so glad to know you, Chad.
I’m really confused by all this Debbie stuff in my inbox
It was this thing. . . .I sort of tried to explain it up at the top of the About page. I really regret that “Chad” didn’t catch on.
Lovely blog! My domain name is part-french too
Thank you…and I see that French part. Thanks, too, for visiting. I’ll be by soon…
Maybe not a hippie (or a hipster) but definitely inspiring, which is why I’ve nominated you for the Inspiring Blogger Award. Check out the details here: http://thematticuskingdom.wordpress.com/2012/11/01/cloud-nine/
That’s so kind of you, thanks! And, once again, happy baby news!
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I chose you to receive the Liebster Award!
http://aliciabenton.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/the-most-awesome-thing-about-being-awesome-is-the-aura-of-awesomeness-around-you-which-makes-you-feel-more-awesome-kaushal-rupani/
Thanks! Downloaded the questions and hope to work on it this week. I appreciate your kindness.