Another Day, Another Dollar?

Hello out there... I cannot recall who first said this phrase, Another Day, Another Dollar, but it seems to be stuck in my head at the moment.  Probably because I have not been as productive as I could have, or maybe because it just popped into my head from my memory.

So, does this mean I should have paid more attention to time going by today?  I don't know, but I do feel that sometimes you need to slow down and forget about the hours of the day... it is hard to do, but it is also a means of taking a look around you... a carpe diem moment can happen that way.

Meds helping me out more today, but a ways off from feeling okay.  Mostly, I am feeling a little bit trapped inside and not able to enjoy outdoors weather.  Thankful for the day none the less.  It is always a good thing to be thankful for the day, even when it may not have been what you set out for, planned, etc.  Another phrase comes to mind... life can spin on a dime.  So what helps is to be flexible, let things go, and hope for a good ending.

With that in mind, I should say goodnight.

Hope you had a carpe diem moment today.  If not, seek it tomorrow.

Why voting matters to me...

I grew up in a labor union family with both parents in different unions but both clearly thankful for what that meant in the 60s and 70s for a family of 8.  It was because of the wages that were, at that time, decent and in line with the cost of living that it was easy to be part of the the middle class - at least the lower end of it.  

I remember my father's health, which was in poor condition, and his work offering him a supervision position.  My father would not think of leaving a good union position that held a sense of security and fairness.  During this era in time, the CEOs were more aware of the need to keep a good relationship with employees that lead to employer loyalty which meant less turnaround time.  Funny how the costs associated with turnaround hiring and training have little meaning these days.  Not so funny how it is considered okay for the massive wage gap between CEO and workers, which stands at an obscene ratio.

So what has changed?  Enter Capitalism and greed.  Loss of Compassion and thoughts of helping the other guy as you have been helped along the way.  Paying it forward - is this still true?

Random thoughts for today

Hello out there.  It is mostly  a sunny day here on the farm...

In pursuit of living out my life in the spirit of Carpe Diem, I have a few things to share about today.

Sunshine is good for the soul and also for crops starting to grow in the ground.  So today is a day to acknowledge the sun the Good Lord has provided and to enjoy the feel of warmth on my skin.  It has been a day of dr appointments. and prescription getting, and hopefully getting over this illness that is seriously hurting my ear, noise, and throat canals...ugh.

So what can I say that also sums up a Carpe Diem day....
A walk around the yard to take in the spring season blooming all around, with birds and all creatures busy at their tasks.  Our dog, Sassy, seems to be enjoying her day today, part of which involved a few naps at her usual locations next to the house.  I have learned to leave room for her and not plant in her "spots" as it is a waste of my time and money.

Assisting a student that is completing a course from spring semester - yes, I am helping for a hopeful success instead of failure so that to me is the spirit of Carpe Diem.

Carpe Diem... It really is about thinking of others, too.  Maybe it is mostly about that.

Thank you for a day of sunshine, Lord.

Wishing you a Carpe Diem moment each day.