55± Do I have To Live There?

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What is this? Aging no longer gives you respect for what you know and ones ability to teach, live experience life?  There, was a saying  that people shouted in fights or in the movies "Just beat It Out of Him!" Like and old had woven carpet. They just take it outside and beat it. With a tool like a tennis racket. I remember helping my grandmother. Then I remembered hiding in between the tent like carpet to irritating her. It's actually very hard labor. One has to use ones muscles. Upper body strength. Hit it too hard it fibers break, too gentel you accomplish nothing. Lesson learned that summer. Making sure everything is out of the fibers except the fibers and they fall into place. This is what happens when grandparents have a say in raising their grandchildren. They share pieces of their lives that their own children didn't get. They were so important in my life. Are the elderly the unheard population today?

As I look to start over and purchase my first home I have met with several Realtors who keep directing me to the place I should live. With people my own age. Really? I think to myself. These 55 or older communities and the other option is a trailer home? Really? That's it. Is this a form of discrimination? Like my grandmother hiding the vacuum so she could teach a lesson is it really about controlling people in order to force them to act like other people their age? Put me back in school cause I missed the lesson that said I had to behave like others my age. Where does it say that? Really? That's what you expect.

I have plans, dreams, prayers of my own and they don't include yours. I don't enjoy golfing. Balls fly everywhere when I golf. There went the elderly putting green retirement home. I don't enjoy shuffle board meeting an occasional game can be fun. I'd rather be free to choice. I'll drive to the golf course. I'll drive to the duffle board game. I can play cricket anywhere I choose. There are many other things I'd rather be doing. Soccer is a sport I enjoy photographing. Like many other sports. I am past the age of playing it. However, just because I enjoy watching the sport doesn't mean I want to live on the green with those that play.

Nonetheless, each age group has its plus and minuses. The point is in the discovery of what the future has for me. Each person has the right to be an individual and not a cookie mold of someone else. I am not my grandmother or my mother or my sister or my aunts and uncle, family children. However, I am. Why? The shared experiences.

The life, this life we live is difficult enough without forcing the elderly or the young to behave how we want just because we want. I find myself in new experiences I never imagined. Why? I never thought I'd be single woman at this age. What is the rest of my life going to be like? I don't know. I never planned  being flug into where I am today. That what happens when the word Stop! , No! Isn't listen to. Don't try to be my voice for you do not know what it's like.   

Like, subscribe, tell a friend. Disclaimer on contact page. The next time you want to tell me something. If it's that important I need to know, sit down and write me a letter and tell me about it. Maybe, you think better standing up. Either way I prefer you outing it in writing. I can't do anything about age stereotypes or ageism. Your local government can write. Bureau for Better Housing  "ageism, homeless, pregnant teens" This bureau helps with many aspects. Let's see if we can make America Great Again!

Here is My Pexel Time Offering

Hi there, Diamond Glamor Girls;

We each think we have a beautiful life and I am no exception.  My life may not look good to others or perfect by any means. I understand that living and life can mean two different things.

Life as I see it has more meaning than just the way we live. Life is what has a bible attached. It has meaning, purpose, love, understanding, compassion, people.

In a fast world when apps, cameras, tv's, cars, computer and now home appliances are becoming fast. Are we loosing the meaning of life? It's easy to come off "high" and forget the lessons learned. You see Monet famous artist today saw life in pixels. He used brush strokes to explain what he was seeing and people made fun. They didn't understand or want to take the time to explain.

No one believed him and today they still think he had a vision problem. Maybe he was seeing a digital camera? The only thing is he wasn't an inventor and therefore didn't have the knowledge or words to express himself. Would we have thought he was an amazing artist or just made fun of him? Maybe even just want what he wanted? Personal theft?

In all this time of faster, better, more abundance. Do we forget to live? Care? Love? Understand? Express Compassion? When was the last time you invited your neighbor over? Do you even know them?

How times have changed. Having a cup of coffee with someone no longer means inviting them over. Making the coffee and having a conversation it means. Stopping at Starbucks picking up a cup of coffee and video the drive to where ever or whatever one is doing. Are we pixeling the world? Living our lives in fragments? Like time in a bottle will we put our pixels in a vase and offer them as any glad tithe. Will we place on his table and say that is the best I have. Your will. Will you hide it away? Will He bless them?         

 I honestly don't have an answer. Does fast in the way we (society) does things mean we loose what matters most? The way we believe? I have no answers for you. I don't know what He will say to all your fragments in a vase? Will it just mean money? Is the human body just money? If that is so then I confess I lost the meaning to life and living life. What do you think?

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Encinitas Lifestyle

Hi there, Diamond Glamor Girls;

I often get asked "What is it like to live in Encinitas?" The reply  "What is it like to live in your city?" Most of the time I realize that people don't really know what it is like to live in their own place, city or town. They ask this to make conversation. Most people want to help, they just don't know how to. They want friendship. They just don't know how to be a friend.

It's important to know who you are to before you ask others who they are. There is a point where one can have to much information, therefore not be able to use any of it, others seek it too.

Here are a few photographs I took of Encinitas, CA the place I call home.

The city is located just south of Carlsbad, CA and north of San Diego.

If you enjoy quiet peaceful living then you enjoy my little city of Encinitas, CA. The temperature is between 60-80. Most of the time the people are friendly and kind.

 Once you see the sign you know you have entered iconic Encinitas. With its historical buildings that are protected by the historical society. The La Paloma threatre is such an interesting place. One can read about its glory days. I had the privilege of asking the owner how he was able to keep the place looking so original. He explained when they need to make repairs they have the fabric and other items custom made. It's new, however it looks old.

Mexican skeletons! Need some? Just stop by the trading post! They have thirty stores in one. I'm sure you'll find the right one for you.  You can probably walk the whole town in a day. I'm sure you'll find the hidden historical first school or the two ships that mysteriously appeared on land. There is always a stop here and there for food, music a beer or two.  Don't forget to stop by the Lumberyard, while your there stop at St. Topaz, order a coffee and pastry. If your not into the classic things or cars then move off of 101 and head towards El Camino real.

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Waiting

Hi there, Diamond;

Waiting! Today I posted some words at Instagram.com/mkpde they words that some might call a prayer, others may say is not an or rhythmically grammatically correct words, whiles others might call it a prayer.

When I was writing these words I was recalling all those moments when a bridesmaid would ask me. Question about finding them a man they could marry. They would ask me this while in the middle of another brides wedding. What else could I do, I had to ask their date if they were interested in the girl they were dating in that manner. Wedding after wedding this happened. I began thinking they were actually expecting me to (as a wedding planner force their young man to marry them) that's a conflict of interest. That's the work of a match maker a yentel. In order for a wedding planner to do that you'd have to spend time with the people interested.

No one that I know likes being forced. Beaten into submission dogged into another by force. I believe the laws are written in the United States, it is illegal to force some to purchase your products, goods, or services. Therefore, I asked the question and watched girl after girl be disappointed. Most of the time there is a preacher or officiant I am working alongside of. They don't force couple either.

Both people have to be mature enough to understand this simple statement. Love does not force.

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Shopping

Hi there, Diamond Glamor Girls:

How's 2018 treating you so far? Here is what I have been up to.

1. I didn't make any new years resolutions.
2. I didn't purchase any new technology items.
3. I decided I am doing just fine as being myself.
4. I decided that it is better to be myself than be in the pit with a bunch of snakes.
5. A tag is not a tag until you test what it wants. (Same works for a moleskines).

Most of all I decided I am worth more than those who know me want me to be. I'm not worth it for them. I am worth it for myself. I don't have to be perfect. Perfection is for the movies. When you think of it that type of perfection is the actress or actor at work, doing their craft, something they love. Getting paid very well for it. It is the results of years of studying their craft.

This year I decided I am worth every penny I spend on myself. Every breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, soda, vegan, non-vegan, (you understand what I mean) food I purchase for myself is acceptable I am worth much more to myself.  I am blessed with the belief it  people who love me and don't want anymore harm coming to me. I've had some really sad things happen the last few years. They know I tell them just about everything I do. I trust them. They know who they are.

It is when one expenses the good and bad of life. One realizes the importance of oneself. You see if you can't be honest with yourself. You can't be honest in relationships. I have personally been through things others don't want. That was God doing His thing. I still love. Good, bad ugly, through it I did my best. It wasn't great or big. It didn't bring fame or money. It brought truth of myself and the desire and nature of man. What helps with that? A book I read have read every day.

This my organization is simple. Clean. Quiet. Plain and beautiful it is truth. My truth is not your truth and my organizer doesn't have fancy to do list, budget pages, goals, wish list or funnel systems. I find it like a breath of clean air or a drink of clean water. It has times, dates, months, year. I just write in what I need to do in the time slot and do it. I see if I really need more thought the year.
There is such a need between need and want. I am blessed to know the difference. That's what I treaded myself too this year. Organization.



Hope you are blessed too.

The Art of Love

Hi there, Diamond Glamor Girls,

Writing
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Have you ever really thought to yourself what is Love and how should Love be expressed?

In poetry books, and in times. It was an art form. Everyone shared it. Few had it, even less expressed it. What is love. That books talk about man's desire for it. The eyes list. Her bussom called him. Yet, he couldn't go near her for he would fall into pieces. Burst with desire? Sounds like list? Why is it forbidden in some ot the books in the Bible? What is the difference between love, must, romance?

It doesn't Matter Where One Writes
Just Practices. Right?

I loved reading the bible when I was a child. (Still do.) It has everything in it. Action, mystery,  adventure, fighting, romance, love, lust and more. Read this and compare it to today's political books, poetry books,  or just a good mystery. You might even compare it to video games, or movies. What is it saying. Listen. Do what is right for you! I was once asked why do you enjoy blogging? That's why.

Love is an art. Like a diamond in the sand. It's beauty is greater than our ability to posses it. We try, in many ways mistreatment just kills it and it leaves you stuck in the muck of it. Learn how to treat it. Hold it. Uphold it and you'll understand how rare it is.

What is LOVE to you and how does it define you? Love such a simple word, such complex emotions. Without understanding what love is and isn't (which the bible clearly states) you won't understand what is truth in your life. I've read and been told

Write down how love defines you.

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People Complain

Hi there, Diamond Glamour Girls,

When I was a child, I rested as a child now that I am a child I put away childish things. This doesn't mean we forget them. It doesn't mean we don't have our inner child. Who needs to be nurtured, loved, touched. It means we don't respond the same way to things, people place.

For example: when you're in your teens and twenties, a male or female looks at you and one thinks several things. "Yes, I'm cute. No I'm not yours. Look but don't touch. I got it together. Is there something wrong, out of place. Do I have something on me to make you stare?" Depending on the circumstances one can think lots of different things.

As one matures the responses change. " What does he / she want. Don't touch this. Stop staring I have nothing for you. That's stupid. Ugly. Get away from me. I don't have to carry you or want to." Yes, the older one gets the less the price we want to pay. We paid the price for the success we had. It's a matter of understanding the persons pin sarrow and reality of what it cost them.

A placesetting is like that. Some of my clients can afford placesettings of gold, silver or copper. Others can not. Who am I to judge who's plcesetting is better? The simplest placesetting might be the richest. The sincerity of their heart is more beautiful than gold or silver. Yet, the client with all the money he everything for their guest. They assume the money can purchase whatever they want. Richest are deceptive or are they? It depends on the one holding it.

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