The free bird leaps on the back of the win
and floats downstream till the current ends
 and dips his wings in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage
 can seldom see through his bars of rage
 his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
 so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings with fearful trill
 of the things unknown but longed for still
and is tune is heard on the distant hill
for the caged bird sings of freedom.

The free bird thinks of another breeze
 and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
 and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
 and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
 his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
 his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
 so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings with a fearful trill
 of things unknown but longed for still
and his tune is heard on the distant hill
for the caged bird sings of freedom.

author ~Maya Angelou

Are you keeping yourself caged in and your wings clipped? We get complacent in our lives, avoid changes, and become afraid to take risks. Sometimes I feel stale, like day old bread. I always wanted to fly.

Have a good week, bloggers.

In proofing a MT's (Medical Transcriptionists's) report which I did about 65 of today there was a __(blank)___ in a report, so I'm listening and Dr. Sella says...

Ms. Claus (okay not the real name) alleges depression, anxiety depression, and anxiety depression and anxiety.

Is this a multiple choice answer? hahaha!

I kid you not, I heard this with my own ears!!!!

I gave everybody on my work IM a good laugh today! and told the MT that he no doubt was just being redundant and that depression and anxiety would suffice!

and how was yuns day?



new tunes?

Today was a cold (and rain and snow headed here) but memorable day, and lifted a burden off my heart. I feel 10 pounds lighter, however leave it to my teen to point out I had a spare tire? uh...yeah...

The teen was to appear for review in the courts, and the juvenile delinquent (well not truly) was set free today! She stressed about this for months. Her father made it worse. We were not quite the happy divorced family but both of us were there at the courthouse today.  Being around my ex that long made me physically sick and I realized how lucky I was to have divorced his skank evil ass over 10 years ago.  What in the world did I ever see in that man? He certainly never deserved me.  Ick. 

As I stated, she was only up for review over the incidence back in May where she battered me and then called the cops herself with me trying to save her from making a big mistake; all the she wanted was out of my house, she did not want to play by the rules. I sure hope she learned something, and thinks twice before getting involved in the legal system for any wrongdoing or stupidity on her part.  She's happy to be out of the court system, and I'm happy for her. I just dread what lies ahead for her since she seems to be so ADD and impulsive.  Her dad doesn't see it, he just sugar coats her and has for some time obviously, as by the time she got here August 2008 she was a train wreck.  I just want her to graduate high school and move forward with her life.  I think somebody needs to sign her up for a check myself.  I know that's awful to say but...

and speaking of her asshole father we finalized any overdue business between the two of us. I paid him up on his child support till she graduates in June this next year since she lives with him and we are absolutely done! He gets not one more dime, no more shit from him, nada, he finally leaves me alone or else I take his ass to court for harassment! Poor baby, he has nobody to pick on anymore. I call tell you my teen isn't taking any of his crap either by watching their interaction. My lawyer was on hand with the documents for him to sign off on any monies (child support and/or medical/dental) paid or owed to him. What a relief! Joy, joy! both for the teen and for me!

The juvenile court docket started at 9, and there were tons of people. Its come early and sit and wait. We were absolutely the last people on the docket, and being around my ex that long was sickening but worth it to be there for my baby. I left the house at 8:30 a.m., didn't arrive home till 3:30 p.m., and over a thousand bucks poorer, but oh what a joy I feel in my heart! Yes, the teen and I close this chapter in our lives.

btw, bloggers, I do not have a spare tire! I'll have yuns to know.

 

 

Hope you guys are having a good week.

Is there a Holiday Inn with a fireplace?   For me, one of the simple joys of the season is getting to watch those old Christmas movies on TV; I don't know why, but I seem to watch them pretty much year after year.  How many of you still watch the old movies too?  It used to be when my kids were small every year it was Rudolph and all the other classics with Burl Ives, like Frosty the Snowman, and of course lets not forget the Wizard of Oz (not that it was a Christmas movie per se) but you had to watch it every year...and some of us still do despite the kids having left the nest!  I have two grandchildren now who love the old classics, too! 




This video was edited using clips from Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire in Holiday Inn set to the Beef Wellington remix of Happy Holidays. What a fun video!



There are a number of Christmas carols I like, mostly done to the piano and/or choir, but I would have to say my two top favorites are "O Holy Night/What Child Is This" (Medley) and "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear."  If you click the titles you can hear it.  I need to dust my piano off and sit down and play it myself; I used to play it beautifully, probably not so much anymore. I need practice, and my piano needs tuned up as well.

Do you have a favorite holiday song that rings off the season for you? or brings a wonderful memory? Go ahead, tell me.