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Nov 17, 2018
the ronnie republic: Joan Hamburg's Ritz Cracker Stuffing
the ronnie republic: Joan Hamburg's Ritz Cracker Stuffing: Red onion slices (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) English: Kentucky Fried Chicken soup in Indonesia. Chicken pieces and vegetables in chick...
Nov 16, 2018
102 and what to do: Living with the narcissist
But you don't even like your mother.........
My son quickly reminded me as I suggested he call her on her birthday.
Yes, all of it is true--but what do you do when someone is 102 and insisting the facility will be having a real big celebration in her honor.
Yes, they did take her picture in preparation for the day but fearing there was not really an event scheduled my cousin kindly suggested we make our own celebration.
Okay, what does that mean?
Made a cake, cupcakes, her favorite, German Chocolate with traditional Coconut Pecan Frosting.
Yes, they were delicious and like last year no one ate a bite including the birthday girl, however, the picture was taken.
Balloons--Balloons equal celebration. Right?
Mother voiced her disapproval often when one of the other residents had balloons tied to their eating area. "Why are those balloons there, they've been there for over a week?"
Transparency comes with age.....
Not accepting the birthday explanation and repeating the same question endlessly, like all of our conversations, one could interpret balloons may be a success for the lady in question as evidence of a special mark on that day.
Word Search Puzzle Book, a good selection of fluorescent highlighter pens, a real nice card expressing a somewhat truthful sentiment--the card was real pretty and expensive--and balloons tied to a plant with sparkly bows to sit at the table by her chair created the festive atmosphere. The facility had tied more balloons to her walker and many big wigs came by to wish her a special day.
Off to the cafeteria for lunch and forced to leave my dog outside at the window by our table. (I wanted to eat outside with the dog as it was a nice day but mother and my cousin had created a plan in advance--it was a gang-up.)
It's always better to have a pit bull at your side when one is with mother.
Yes, we did have a nice lunch and I went out often to give Coco bread, as an avid ACoAer I'm proud to admit I have a co-dependent relationship with a dog. It's who I am and not open for discussion.
(When mother first saw my beloved and perfect Ronnie she said "Gee, I don't think I could just walk into your house without knocking," and later reasoned that dog would give up his life for you.)
(After faltering in memory and falling she wanted me to put Ronnie down in order to stay with her. I was horrified--like I would just put my kid down to accommodate her wishes.)
The grandson called as we were eating and being loud in the cafeteria mother kept repeating who is this? The name was shouted she exclaimed I can't believe I'm 200.
In conclusion the day turned out well with only a slight amount of resentment retained.
Readers, when my kids were small and going on about how to celebrate Christmas on a budget mother suggested just not telling them it was Christmas and they would not know the difference. Just skip it.
You know what mother, that's really not why I had kids.
Hypochondria, allergies and nervous breakdowns have been conquered by time and lack of memory--one cannot stand to do the dishes when they have the combo of heart disease and swollen ankles,
The one guy said in ACOA, the group leader, it's your story and your reality.
Saddled with the person so over concerned with their own dilemmas and handily using illness as a manipulative tool she could not be bothered or interested with the activities of kid fun things.
"Oh, don't you remember your birthday party when you were 8 years old and I had a heart attack?
My son quickly reminded me as I suggested he call her on her birthday.
Yes, all of it is true--but what do you do when someone is 102 and insisting the facility will be having a real big celebration in her honor.
Yes, they did take her picture in preparation for the day but fearing there was not really an event scheduled my cousin kindly suggested we make our own celebration.
Okay, what does that mean?
Made a cake, cupcakes, her favorite, German Chocolate with traditional Coconut Pecan Frosting.
Yes, they were delicious and like last year no one ate a bite including the birthday girl, however, the picture was taken.
Balloons--Balloons equal celebration. Right?
Mother voiced her disapproval often when one of the other residents had balloons tied to their eating area. "Why are those balloons there, they've been there for over a week?"
Transparency comes with age.....
Not accepting the birthday explanation and repeating the same question endlessly, like all of our conversations, one could interpret balloons may be a success for the lady in question as evidence of a special mark on that day.
Word Search Puzzle Book, a good selection of fluorescent highlighter pens, a real nice card expressing a somewhat truthful sentiment--the card was real pretty and expensive--and balloons tied to a plant with sparkly bows to sit at the table by her chair created the festive atmosphere. The facility had tied more balloons to her walker and many big wigs came by to wish her a special day.
Off to the cafeteria for lunch and forced to leave my dog outside at the window by our table. (I wanted to eat outside with the dog as it was a nice day but mother and my cousin had created a plan in advance--it was a gang-up.)
It's always better to have a pit bull at your side when one is with mother.
Yes, we did have a nice lunch and I went out often to give Coco bread, as an avid ACoAer I'm proud to admit I have a co-dependent relationship with a dog. It's who I am and not open for discussion.
(When mother first saw my beloved and perfect Ronnie she said "Gee, I don't think I could just walk into your house without knocking," and later reasoned that dog would give up his life for you.)
(After faltering in memory and falling she wanted me to put Ronnie down in order to stay with her. I was horrified--like I would just put my kid down to accommodate her wishes.)
The grandson called as we were eating and being loud in the cafeteria mother kept repeating who is this? The name was shouted she exclaimed I can't believe I'm 200.
In conclusion the day turned out well with only a slight amount of resentment retained.
Readers, when my kids were small and going on about how to celebrate Christmas on a budget mother suggested just not telling them it was Christmas and they would not know the difference. Just skip it.
You know what mother, that's really not why I had kids.
Hypochondria, allergies and nervous breakdowns have been conquered by time and lack of memory--one cannot stand to do the dishes when they have the combo of heart disease and swollen ankles,
The one guy said in ACOA, the group leader, it's your story and your reality.
Saddled with the person so over concerned with their own dilemmas and handily using illness as a manipulative tool she could not be bothered or interested with the activities of kid fun things.
"Oh, don't you remember your birthday party when you were 8 years old and I had a heart attack?
Nov 9, 2018
Nov 1, 2018
kids Love Building at The Nature Exploration Area in Balboa Park
The Nature Exploration Area at Balboa Park in San Diego is very popular with kids that love to build.
It is located right next to the Dog Park at Morley Field and right behind the Tennis Courts at the Morley Field Sports Complex.
A particularly beautiful evening:
Check out the velodrome in the background.
More pics on google photos:
Oct 6, 2018
Panera Bread: Read the add carefully before getting in the car........
Sherry, buy lunch today, get free breakfast tomorrow.
Here's the thing..... I went to Panera yesterday to take advantage of this offer but after driving in traffic for half of an hour the store did not have any idea about this promotion. I bought lunch anyway. It was good even though it was expensive. The chairback cushion on the wicker benches outside kept falling forward on my back. If I would have known this in advance I could have saved time gas and money and gone to the taco truck by my house with equally as good of food and only spent less than 3 dollars for two delicious fish tacos. Why not be more specific about this offer. The person that waited on me and the manager knew nothing about it and said some Paneras are different in the way they are a franchise or affiliated with the parent company. It was just an odd situation and it would have been nice to have all of the info in the e-mail that was sent. Buy lunch today, get free breakfast tomorrow........
I woner why the Panera closed in Hillcrest--it was so lovely.
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Sep 30, 2018
Sep 28, 2018
Fighting Kavanaugh on The Bill Press Show on @TheRonnieRe- September 28, 2018
Kavanaugh, the quintessential entitled white man cannot even answer questions honestly about his past behavior.
It is always the rough neck abusers of women that also want to curtail the reproductive rights of women.
Let's talk donald trump and bill o'reily as examples.
Boys, we're not having it that way in this day and age.
Sep 15, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 11, 2018
#LovePalestine The Bill Press Show - September 11, 2018
Bill and Peter talk about Palestine today.
Trying to tell everyone about the dogs of Palestine.
Do you have any ideas about getting the word out on this important issue.
The dogs could really use a helping hand.....there are so many of them that are on their own.
https://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/saving-dogs-in-palestine-by-diana-babish.html
#LovePalestine
Sep 7, 2018
The Bill Press Show - September 7, 2018
Deputy Editor at CQ Roll Jason Dick (FRIEND OF BILL) @jasonjdick talks White House intrigue with Bill. Will John LeCarre give us any clues about what is really going on with the anon op ed in the NYT.
Good show today.
Aug 30, 2018
Saving Dogs in Palestine by Diana Babish
I share with you our daily work for saving dogs in Bethlehem, Palestine. The situation of stray animals in the West Bank is dramatic and most people don't respect their life at all there. Animals are victims of unbelievable cruelty and tortures. Additionally the municipality wants to close our shelter. Despite of challenges we keep on working for saving as many dogs and animals as possible. At the moment we need adoptions, money and simply, food. #shelter #bethlehemshelter #bethlehem #palestine #adoptdontshop #adoptme #adoptdogs #adoptstrays #adoptiondays #dogs #straydogs #animals #foster #foreverhomes #donate #donations #pleasehelp #pleaseshare
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