Day Three

Superpower Day. If you had a superpower – what would it be? How would you use it?

I would be strong. I would be super strong and my back would not ache. I could do anything, for anyone and not rely on others anymore. I could lift my large cast iron skillet when it is full.

I could lift a vehicle that was trapping someone.

I could deal with a dog who weighs as much as me.

I would be such a help for my elderly neighours. I would fell and pile brush. I could remove tree roots. Even all those long dandelion roots.

I would go on a frenzy.

I would catch up on as many things at home, such as moving boxes, to get caught up and organized. If I'm only strong for today I will wash all the linens as well.

Best of all I would be able to bend, lift and all pain free. If only.

Now it's garbage night and off I go to bend and lift all the various things for distribution. Recycling can be a PITA.

The quote; from Mark Twain.

She was not quite what you would call refined. She was not quite what you would call unrefined. She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot.
(Following the Equator; Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar)

I have a parrot. She's bright green - an Amazon. (DYHA) Finding that quote endeared it to me. I would fit that description so well. I was raised British and know my basic manners. I have problems keeping myself in check. The world has such a totally weird way of behaving.

Well, so do I. I shock some people, amuse others. Some draw away while others ignore me. The world is a rude place I think at times.

Happily there is my husband who listens and puts up with me. I have a darling Social Worker of many years, Jane. We can talk eagerly and freely. What a joy to have someone like her.

It's a blessing to have someone you can speak the truth to.

Or the truth as you perceive it. Between Aspergers and Bipolar I will always have difficulty understanding the things most people take for granted in social interactions.

I live with the understanding I was branded toxic by my daughter. I can even understand such. It doesn't make the alienation any easier.

I try to make allowance for other people I meet who I see struggling with even less resources and success than I.

At least I had higher education and a professional career that I loved.

(I still didn't quite fit in.)

So I am the lady somewhat lacking in refinement. Yet not yet totally unrefined. I exist in the lacuna and try to understand.

Having a parrot helps with many issues in life. Really.

Day one

The challenge begins with knowledge.