Posts Tagged With: Kevin McCarthy

Day 3736: Empty

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Ann Koplow

Last night, on an empty-stomach walk before dinner, my husband Michael and I discussed

how the new toilet’s fill tank stays empty too long after flushing,
our lives that are thankfully not empty of wonderful people and cats, and
politicians (including speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy) who seem empty of integrity, honesty, and a soul, which made me think of the The Hollow Men by T.S. Eliot.

I don’t want this blog post to be empty of poetry, so here’s that poem:

Do you see any things that are empty in my images for today?

There are a lot of empty conspiracy theories out there, spread by empty people.

I’m sure that YouTube is not empty of “empty” videos.

This is the way my blogs end, this is the way my blogs end, this is the way my blogs end, not with a bang but a thank you.

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “4 reasons why you feel empty” by psych2go, “The Hollow Men”, cats, Conspiracy Theories, Garbage, Kevin McCarthy, March 25 2023, new toilet not filling, T. S. Eliot, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter | 12 Comments

Day 3659: Laughing at mistakes

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Ann Koplow

In a therapy session yesterday, I realized I could be laughing at mistakes, rather than dreading and fearing them.

Because we all make mistakes, laughing at mistakes means unlimited doses of “the best medicine.”

Is there any laughing at mistakes in my images for today?

On National Pass Gas Day (the day after National Bean Day), here’s what I find when I search for “laughing at mistakes” on YouTube:

Who wants to join me in laughing at mistakes?

Thanks to all who helped me write this laughing-at-mistakes post, including YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “Why laughing at your mistakes is a perfect way to move past them”, Bistro 5 spaghetti dish, cats, David Litt, House Republicans, Irresistibles, January 7 2023, Kevin McCarthy, The Daily Bitch Calendar, therapy, Twitter | 5 Comments

Day 3658: Speakers

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Ann Koplow

Speakers are all over the news lately. What speakers can you find in today’s blog post?

This speaker assumes that someone will speak up about National Cuddle Up Day occurring simultaneously with National Bean Day.

Here’s what I find when I search for “speakers” on YouTube.

Thanks to all the speakers that helped me create today’s blog post, including YOU!

Categories: life in the USA, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “A speaker so loud it will kill you”, cats, CNN, Kevin McCarthy, National Days January 6 2023, quotes about speakers, Speaker of the House, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter, what makes a good speaker | 8 Comments

Day 2950: One step closer

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Ann Koplow

Just by starting this blog post, I’m one step closer to publishing it. I’m also one step closer to reaching a milestone: my three thousandth post!

Just by waking up, I’m one step closer to my birthweek vacation, starting in two days.

In therapy, people often talk about being one step closer to their personal goals. Yesterday, somebody said that identifying small and very achievable next steps really helped them move forward, which also brought them one step closer to self esteem.

Every day, we’re one step closer to overcoming this deadly pandemic and, I hope, overcoming social injustice, inhumanity, out-of-control greed, fear, anger, rampant misinformation, and short-sighted and self-centered partisanship. If we don’t take those vital steps forward, I believe we’re one step closer to mass destruction.

I’m one step closer to sharing my latest images but before I do, here’s a great live version of “One Step Closer” by the Doobie Brothers.

With every step we take, our shy cat Harley is one step closer to trusting me.

Are you one step closer to leaving a comment, below?

I’m one step closer to closing this post with gratitude, so thanks to all who take small, achievable steps to be closer to where they want to be, including YOU.

Categories: life during the pandemic, personal growth, photojournalism, therapy | Tags: COVID-19 vaccine, I found my earring!, Kevin McCarthy, Lindsay Graham, salmon dish, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Doobie Brothers, the South Shore of Boston, U.S. Congress | 12 Comments