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Useless Saloon
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Useless Saloon |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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I headed into the Useless Saloon and got wasted on endless shots of useless thoughts. I was tanked to the gills on guilt and wicked smashed on worry and what if. You could not have told me then, I was out of my mind about nothing. I was loaded on pain and pity. They were so important at the time. They gave me definition and purpose. So I headed out feeling low as dirt. Agitation arose and took over, I grew bolder in my discontent. I gravitated toward bad decisions to make my point. My points made a point of becoming bad habits. Still the pointlessness of my mentality had yet to dawn on me. Things I couldn’t change didn’t keep me from trying. I felt helpless to change the things I could. It was a crap shoot to tell the difference. Needless to say my useless thoughts got me nowhere I wanted to be. Once I finally sobered up A moment of clarity came to me. Guilt won’t change the past or improve the future. Worry won’t change an outcome, just make me lose my mind. And what if’s are only good for seeking solutions and driving me mad with speculation. LGR(C)1/29/18 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Very well written. I've lived many moments you spoke of in this memorable write, my friend. I find that these days I am much more easy concerning myself. I honestly have found profound happiness, I hope the same will come to you. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Yeah Jerry, I think the more I mellow with age the less things bother me and overall I'm happier. I'm glad you liked this one and commented. I appreciate it. Take care of yourself. ~L |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I think this fits a LOT OF THE SENIOR CLASS, my friend . . . but as long as we can still "girl dog" as we get out of bed . . . well, my gosh!, it's a beautiful day. Enjoyed this . . . j. |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
quote:Me either, Miss Lori...Me either.  ...just bein' Bluesy |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jimmy, always good to hear from you. Since having the carcinoma removed from my nose, I have had the feeling that things could be so much worse. Dennis has a clean bill of health now so we have both dodged that bullet. Now I have to focus on my Diabetes, I fell off the wagon hard when Dennis got sick. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Bluesy, Took me a long time to figure out you can't change people and idiots are a waste of breath. ~L |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
Great message in this Lori Lou I just love the way you express yourself!! Always a pleasure to read you |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Pinkymypleasure, Love hearing from you! Your comments always make me feel so good! Hugs! ~L |
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