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Month: August 2017
Jiffy Pop Popcorn
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The Daily Post
Aug 13, 2017
DAILY PROMPT
Jiffy
Growing up in the 1960s when we wanted popcorn Mom would bring out the Jiffy Pop, place it on the stove top and rotate it as the kernels popped into delicious fluffiness. There were no microwaves back then and even if they did exist we could not afford one. Mom did almost everything the old fashioned way.
As I was looking for images of Jiffy Pop Popcorn I was surprised to see that it is still sold. Brings back memories of simpler and happier times for Stephen and me.
Congress on Your Corner – Saturday, August 12 with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries had a Meet & Greet Congress on Your Corner – today in front of the Shirley Chisholm Post Office this morning. I made sure that I got up early and I was the 3rd person on the line. I voiced my concerns about the swarms of rats that greet me every night at the Broadway Junction subway station. I work nights so I get off work at 12:30 and usually get to my Brooklyn Broadway Junction stop around 1:30 am. There are literally hordes of rats. Big ones. Larger than my cat Sylvester.
I also asked him about low cost housing for Veterans. I came prepared with my DD 214 Discharge papers. Rent is eating up my budget and I can barely pay my other bills. I explained to Congressman Jeffries that I apply for City Housing on NYC website but since it is a lottery I almost never get called or I get rejected. He informed me that there is another way I can get Veterans housing. His staff took down all my information and his staff will get back to me.
I also explained to him that any housing would need to be cat friendly and that in my case my Cat Sylvester is my therapy cat. Those of you Ladies who have served in the military know the issues that confront women and you don’t always come out the way you went in. That can be said of any male dominated job field. I have Life Long emotional and psychological issues. Therefore I need a therapy pet. Either cat or dog. Sylvester gives stability to my life and helps me cope with my various struggles.
For every American who tells me Thank you for My Service I wonder if they ever try to help any of the Veterans in their city. Keep in mind that many Homeless People are Veterans. I know what it is to get evicted. And just as you pass by, cringe and judge the homeless people on your city streets and subways well one of those could have been me. Instead of verbal Thanks it would be more profitable to volunteer to help Homeless/Disabled Veterans, speak to your Congressperson about increasing Veterans services and programs or at least attempt to inform yourself on the issues and problems confronting Veterans especially Female Veterans. Other than that Keep your Thanks. That does not help us. I cannot eat, live in or pay bills with empty Thanks.
Congressman Jeffries is a man of his word and he has helped me in the past concerning my brother Stephen. Those of you who have been following my blog know what I went through with my job not allowing me time off to see my brother Stephen.
He actually cares about the community. He listened to me. He alerted me to various programs that I did not know existed. Hakeem Jeffries is a good man.
I’m a firm believer in Citizen participation. I could sit here and bemoan my problems or I can do something about them. Nobody is going to do it for me. It’s up to me to change my life. I’m approaching retirement and I do have several health challenges so I’ve got to find solutions now and not wait until a crisis. Being Proactive is the way to go.
Dancing in the Purple Reign
Dancing in the Purple Reign
Finished Product
Not as bright and vibrant as I wanted but I did mix the Ultra Violet with the colors I used earlier this week. Next time I will just use the Ultra Violet alone. Seeking Vibrant colors. ♡♡ ☆ ☆
No Dancing but I celebrated my Color Job with a Soulful Strut Power Walk
Completed a Soulful Strut Power Walk along Rockaway and Atlantic Avenues in Brooklyn. No it’s not a Nature Walk but I still got in my exercise which is very important. Accomplished this goal by starting my walk around 7:00 pm when the sun is beginning to go down thus less heat. Sometimes you must adapt your exercise routine to the weather conditions. I feel so great after doing a Power Walk. You can walk at your own pace. Tonight I was able to keep up a fairly brisk walk. Go Me!!
Shall I be a Unicorn or a Afro-Purple Reign Mermaid? Stayed Tuned for the next Episode of Dancing in the Purple Reign.
Espiritu en Fuego/A Fiery Spirit 