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Posted by duck on April 16, 2004, at 23:09:26
I think this is the Psycho Social Babble board---that at least is where I intend to post---I like to read nonfiction, am of Catholic faith, a convert from the Protestant faith, and love classical music & also ragtime music. I play classical piano (am not a virtuoso---I am a 5th grade level piano student---piano 5th grade, not a school 5th grade (I've been out of college for 30 years!). Anyone out there share these interests?
Posted by fayeroe on April 17, 2004, at 9:55:28
In reply to Just saying hello!, posted by duck on April 16, 2004, at 23:09:26
Welcome, duck~~~~~~~love your name....I enjoy classical music very much. Not so much ragtime.
One of my all time favorite gifts was a boxed set of classical music CDs. I also like to read non-fiction but due to my depression haven't been able to read much lately. Been working crossword puzzles out of newspaper...I'm near your age...have two lovely granddaughters and dogs and cats.......Obviously I have children or I wouldn't get grandchildren, would I? I am a photographer/therapist/jeweler........Pat
Posted by pegasus on April 17, 2004, at 14:16:39
In reply to Just saying hello!, posted by duck on April 16, 2004, at 23:09:26
Hi duck, and welcome. Is that duck as in the bird, or "duck!" as in something's flying toward you?
I was raised Catholic, and it's a big part of my self definition (to the extent that I have one). I'm not practicing anymore, but I still love going to mass and all that Catholic *stuff*. I also enjoy classical music to some extent, but I'll admit that I'm more of a folk rock afficianado.
All tastes, beliefs, ages, and abilities are welcome here, of course. I look forward to hearing more from you.
pegasus
Posted by duck on April 17, 2004, at 15:08:06
In reply to Re: Just saying hello!, posted by pegasus on April 17, 2004, at 14:16:39
I am still new to this posting, and I'll do the best I can. I love classical music. Also, ragtime & Catholic religious music. I also tolerate others' beliefs, but as a convert to Catholicism, I admit to being partial to it. I am a practising Catholic, though of course I am not perfect!
I also play the piano---am taking lessons at the 5th grade level--can play some easier classical pieces. I am not gifted.
I retired in August 2003, for several reasons: changes to be made in retiree's benefits, hostile work environment (not my fault), and medical reasons. I am starting a 4 week temporary job Monday the 19th. I am not good at getting up early in morning, so we'll see how this goes!---duck
ps---Duck, as in the fowl. I like ducks, i have little duck figurines (used to have a lot more, gave many away), duck pictures, a duck bathroom rug, towels with ducks on them...---DUCK
Posted by duck on April 17, 2004, at 15:16:21
In reply to Re: Just saying hello! » duck, posted by fayeroe on April 17, 2004, at 9:55:28
Thanks, Fayeroe, for your message---I have never married & have no children. There's a saying, "If I'd known that grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!" Of course, that is impossible, but it is funny!
I play piano, read nonfiction, take walks, do devotions, etc. I am retired from my clerical job I had with State government, and am going to start a temporary job next week.
When I do a follow up to your message, before I can post, I must "select all" & "delete" your message from posting window. And, I find this whole site a pain to get around in. But I'll keep figuring it out.
I am sorry you are afflicted with depression. I too am depressed, though probably not as much as you are. I am not taking meds. I was hospitalized in 1970's & took the phenothiazines (like, Mellaril) and tricyclics (like, Elavil & NOrpramin) & the meds got me kind of "well", but I'll never in this life be 100%. I accept that. But I don't use my illness to excuse any wrong behavior. I try to do the best that I can.---Duck
Posted by karen_kay on April 17, 2004, at 17:19:44
In reply to Just saying hello!, posted by duck on April 16, 2004, at 23:09:26
Hiya ducky.. can i call you ducky? my name is karen. you can call me kk, or karen, or karen kay, or kari, or what ever you like, as long as it's civil. you can also call me uncivil things if you like, but mr. bob doesn't like that and it would most likely result in a pbc (also referred to as a 'please be civil'). those aren't nice to receive. so, perhaps you should stick with calling me karen, or kk, or karen kay, or kari, or anything you like, as long as it's civil.
about me.... you can ask me whatever you want to know, as long as it's civli. please refer to above.
i don't really listen to classical music. i should, i know i should. i really know i should. alas, i don't. i'm sorry. i'll try very hard to. anything you would suggest?
about being catholic. i'm not. i was raised baptist. i don't practice any religious denomination now. perhaps i should get back into that as well? perhaps another day. i prefer to think that i have my own sort of religion (uh oh!!) that just practices kindness. but, one day i'll yearn for religion and seek one that teaches the morals i believe in. just not today.
about piano. oh wowsa! i love it. i wish i could play piano. my old man (my boyfriend for future knowledge) tired to teach me once and i played 'mary had a little lamb' but that's about as far as i could get. i do have long fingers, so i suppose i could learn. but alas, i have no rhythm. perhaps one day i could learn to play piano as well? oh no! i'm already making so many promises that i may or may not keep! ducky, what i have gotten myself into with you? :)
about nonfiction...what particular authors do you like? there's a wonderful board on here where we discuss books and authors that we really enjoy. it's babble (oh no, now i've forgotten what it's called) but, if you look around, you'll find it. but, you can post there and find all kinds of new authors and books to discuss and read. it's wonderful the discussions we have..
so ducky, i think you'll fit in just fine. in fact, i think you are a wonderful addition to the group. thank you for joining us and we are absolutely THRILLED!!! to have you here... i look forward to learning more about you and possibly taking up piano lessons???? perhaps you can get on me and remind me after finals that i said i would? but, remind me gently... :)
thank you again for joining. we just love to see new faces. especially those with great names! Welcome ducky, glad you got to meet me...and i'm thrilled to meet you.
Posted by duck on April 18, 2004, at 11:53:12
In reply to Wowsa, i got a lot to say to you :) » duck, posted by karen_kay on April 17, 2004, at 17:19:44
I'll call you Karen. or kk--if I'm too lazy to type full names that day. I always try to be civil--only way to be.
I'm tolerant of others' religions or lack thereof--if someone's beliefs are way different from mine (like, Hindu) I then stay away from the topic. RE; classical music--Again, I tolerate all tastes in music, I'm not into making others be just like me. Can't be done, anyways. If you are serious about asking for a suggestion, my favorites are Mozart & Haydn.
It would be nice if you could learn piano---although it does require some sense of rhythm--the long fingers are certainly an advantage. My fingers are not long, therefore, there are pieces that I cannot learn to play, or at least, won't play properly, cuz my fingers are short You mentioned finals---are you in college? "Finals" means "final examinations" to me. An indication that you are in either high school or college or grad school. or trade school, or nurses' training, or computer school...whatever.
I am a former mental patient---I realize that some of the people on this site are therapists or students or psychologists. I guess the site is whatever one makes of it.
Posted by Karen_kay on April 21, 2004, at 18:36:15
In reply to Nice hearing from Karen, posted by duck on April 18, 2004, at 11:53:12
hello again. i am in college. a telecommunications major. sorry it took a while to get back, i'm severly short on time (and thoughts, and typing proficieincy as well.. not to mention my spelling, which you should pick up on very soon). and finals are in 3, count them 3 weeks. egads, winston, i'm really dreading that. usually finals week i don't sleep at all. in fact, i recall i did sleep once during finals week, which amounted to me sleeping through a final. so, i learned not to sleep dring finals and postpone sleeping altogether until after finals are through. ah ha, i learned alright.
i had a feeling you'd be civil. i too am civil. very civil in fact. or so i think. please, no one argue. i try to be at least. i don't purposely post anything that i think would hurt anyone's feelings. it's the cursing that used to trip me up. i think in a former life, or perhaps when i slept through that final, i was a sailor and simply forgot. oh yes, in foreign language classes if i don't know what the answer is and i'm called upon i often slip up and say obscenities on accident. i honestly don't do it on purpose, i jsut get confused and say the first thing that comes to mind. and usually that's a foul word. i can't always help that, can i? ok, perhaps i can try harder to change it but i think at this point i have other concerns than that of my foul mouth.
and i agree that this site is what you make of it. i'm not quite certain what i personally make of it. i know that it honestly has helped me quite a bit. perhaps it's bob's great looking face? or the excellent advice and support? or maybe some of the humor? and did i mention the wonderful people here? i think i may have forgotten that part. babble's a great place. it's a lot like home, without my sister pulling my hair. oh wait, i forgot that all done did pull my hair. so, i suppose it is a lot like home. well, a functional home. ok, sometimes a dysfunctinal one too. but, that's part of life isn't it? bye bye ducky.
oh, one more thing... if you read something and want to join in.. just poke your head and start talking. that's what you do around here. (just in case you didn't know. some people don't catch on to that right away. you just gotta poke your head in there and start talking if you like the conversation. you don't need an invitation to join a conversation. just feel free to jump in. tell them karen sent you. there, that's your official invitation :) have fun ducky. and again, we're glad to have you here, dear...
Posted by duck on April 22, 2004, at 18:58:49
In reply to no, nice hearing from you duck (y) » duck, posted by Karen_kay on April 21, 2004, at 18:36:15
Karen, I wish you luck in your finals. Are you in college? Undergraduate? About foul mouth, I have that problem, too---I'm training myself to say words like "darn" & "shucks" etc. I've GOT to break the habit!
Will you have the summer off from college? Do you intend to work? What foreign languages are you studying? I've learned French, German, and Spanish, but I don't remember a whole lot of any of them. I remember more German than French or Spanish. I am a reasonably good speller, perhaps that trait will "rub off" on you. Spelling is important, makes your writing (a useful part of any career) look more professional.
I'm signing off---duck
Posted by karen_kay on April 29, 2004, at 9:17:27
In reply to Re: no, nice hearing from you duck (y) » Karen_kay, posted by duck on April 22, 2004, at 18:58:49
hey duck! sorry it took so long to get back, it seems i peck around like a duck :)
i'm in college, undergraduate. i'm studying telecommunications and want to make documentaries 'when i grow up.'
is your foul mouth getting any better? mine isn't yet. i'm hoping, but hope isn't accomplishing much at this point, especially when i stub my toe or hit the car that is partially blocking my drive way. and then i feel bad for cussing at their car, but hey! they were blocking my driveway, you know? i think i just cursed myself... as of yet, i haven't hit that car, but i'm going to ruin my car hopping my curb trying to miss theirs rather than politely asking them to move it. but my old man, he threatens every night to put nails under their tires or to have it towed. he's rather sweet, isn't he?
i'll have this summer off. my mother said something about kidnapping me for a while. my old man said something about dumping me if i leave for a while. and i think he said something about me getting a job... ach du lieber!!! i think i'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. i'd rather go to school...
i'm taking german and the only words i know at this point are ich habe kein geld. aber, ich musse finden arbeiten. ach du lieber! i have the final next monday at 9 am. *%&$#(^.. can you translate that??? i'll get back to you on that rough translation :)
take care ducky.... kk
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