Some things you never forget....

This week's Writers Workshop courtesy of Mama Kat

The prompt I chose: Why won't you forget? List six true sentences that begin with the words 'I'll never forget...' Then use all six of your sentences in a paragraph, poem, or longer descriptive piece.


I will never forget the day I knew you would come, 2 purple lines can really change someone.

I will never forget when you became real, galloping horses playing in my ear.

I will never forget the first time you touched me, gentle and swift like a sweet little breeze.

I will never forget the first time you scared me, too early to come stay in little one.

I will never forget the day you entered my life, black hair and eyes bathed in heaven's white light.

I will never forget when you first called my name, nothing so sweet as 'Momma' from the mouth of a babe

I will never forget your sweet angel face, God's precious gift, proof of his grace.

Writers Workshop: SAHM Job Description

So I decided to do Mama Kat's writers workshop the prompt I chose: What is your role in the household?

What isn't my role? I am a mostly SAHM, I work while my son is at preschool. But onto my role IN the house.....

Wife, Mother, Chef, Accountant, Housekeeper, Laundry Specialist, Stain Remover General, Story Teller, Psychologist, Nurse, Doctor, Technical Support, Event Organizer, Teacher, Warden, Massage Therapist, Boo Boo kisser, Private Investigator, Finder Of All Things Lost, Fixer of Broken Toys, Fixer of Broken Ego's, Etiquette Coach, Motivational Speaker, Translator, Disciplinarian, Negotiator, Baker, Taste Tester, Discount Finder, Coupon Clipper, Meal Planner, Craft Queen, Frog Keeper, Personal Trainer, Personal Assistant, Movie Critic, DVD Repair Specialist, Replacer of Batteries, Replacer of Light Bulbs, Shoe Lace Tieing Master, TV Guard, Family Memory Keeper, List Maker, not to mention, Lover, Friend, and Photographer.

I think I got it all, but you never know, there are likely tons of things that I do that I can't find or create a name for. I wouldn't trade a second of it or a single job for any other life. There is nothing better than being all of these things to my husband and son. It was fun to think of everything I do, maybe I should show this list to my husband the next time he tells me I don't need a new pair of shoes.

PAY ME OR NO DOCTOR FOR YOU!

Today I get a call from my Sleep Apnea Dr to remind me of my appointment tomorrow. At the end of the call the receptionist tells me that if I don't contact the hospital billing office about a balance, which I do not know anything about, I can not be seen tomorrow. So I dutifully call the billing department and the woman I spoke to rattles off about some charges from back in 2001, which I have no idea about or where they came from. She doesn't give me much information and wants to set up a payment arrangement. I decline to set up the arrangement and demand that she send me documentation of the supposed charges I or my insurance have not paid. She then tells me it might be too confusing for me to understand and I should come in and meet wtih a patient advocate. I told her send the documents and I will call back or see a patient advocate about any questions I have. So she says she will send it and then says when you get them just call back so we can set up a payment arrangement. Again I remind her that I am not agreeing to pay any amount or set up any payment arrangements until I know what the charges are and if they are valid. I ask her what is going to happen with my appointment tomorrow, and she says she will make a note of our conversation and it will not be a problem. Then this afternoon my Dr's office calls again and tells me that I can be seen tomorrow but they will not be able to set up any follow up appointments, not only that but I have to pay with cash or credit card, which in itself is not a big deal. I don't know how legally they can refuse me service when they are contracted through my insurance, and I don't have alternatives. I call billing back and ask to talk to a supervisor, and they are all conveniently in a meeting. So I leave a message and here I sit waiting for someone to call me back. It is a good thing I didn't hold my breath!

Can the IPod be the answer for world peace?

Yesterday our President gave Queen Elizabeth an IPod filled with show tunes. This got me thinking if every one had an IPod could we finally achieve world peace? I think maybe. Wouldn't we all be happier, calmer, more peaceful if we walked around listening to a soundtrack of our favorite songs? If we all had our own soundtracks as we navigated through our day wouldn't we focus more, be more patient, and think before we act. Could it cure laziness too? When you are stressed push a button to hear your best destress song. Bummed out, your best pick me up song. Tired, something to perk you up. Working, the song or songs that help you think, work your mind without distracting you. Unmotivated, something to get you focused. Would life not be much happier or more managable if your could create your own play list and have it with you at all times. And on those days that you are not feeling any of your music, you could listen to the radio. You could keep up on the news, the world would be in your ear buds. Perhaps we should try it out. Maybe in the next stimulus package congress can include an IPod for every man woman and child.