DragonflytotheMoon

@GypsyButterfly (295)

Ukiah, California

Joined myLot 7 years ago

Fur mama, volunteer, virtual assistant, blogger, NorCal native

DragonflytotheMoon's Discussions

What Would Make You Lose Respect for Someone?

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 7 Dec 22

For me respect is something that has to be earned, just like trust (I do treat people with consideration, though). Obviously, if I can’t trust someone, then I wouldn’t be able to respect them. Trust is not something which comes...

respect

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One Way to Boost Your Spirits

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 3 Dec 22

Whether we’re going through health issues, financial struggles, relationship troubles or anything else that can cause frustration, stress, depression, make us go off balance, etc we may know that being strong & positive helps, but...

humor

positive

uplifting

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I Hope to be On More Often

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 1 Dec 22

Hi, everyone. Hope that you're all doing well. The last time I was here I was given an initial cancer diagnosis. It's my third bout. At first they thought it was ovarian & that it might have metastasized. It had. It turned out to...

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Guilty Pleasure

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 24 Apr 21

As, I believe I've mentioned previously, I love to learn about & understand, pretty much, everything. Even so, with my favorite performers, I don't feel like I necessarily have to dig into the minutiae of their lives or read about...

guilty pleasure

knowledge

topic

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Assigned to Read

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 23 Apr 21

I was read to as a child. My grandma instilled the love of reading in me. I've always been an avid reader. That's when I choose the books. I never cared to have to read something for an assignment. Especially if we also needed to...

to kill a mockingbird

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What Don't You Leave Home Without?

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 19 Apr 21

Anyone remember the old American Express commercials with Karl Malden? Don't leave home without it. When I go out I have my keys, money/cards, cell with me. Those are the main items I always have with me. The ones I require &...

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Feeling Alive

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 19 Apr 21

It's different for each of us what causes that in us. For me it's my volunteering. It makes me passionate, enthusiastic, determined, inspired, uplifted, enriched. To name a few. It's the main bright spot in my life. There's been a...

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Burning Bridges

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 18 Apr 21

Not literally. That's when you've decided to end association with a person or situation. Or, they have with you. For myself, I say, that I don't burn bridges unless I never intend to pass that way again. I may not continue on with...

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In the Air

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 18 Apr 21

Whether outside or in your/someone else's home. Whether it was wafting on the wind or something you created. There are all sorts of scents around us. Admittedly, some aren't pleasant. Those who live near a sewage plant can attest...

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What's in a Name?

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 18 Apr 21

I think many of us don't really care much for our names. I know I never have. My first, middle & maiden name are all of French origin. My married name is Italian. I've been divorced for seven months, but kept the name. I didn't...

meaning

names

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A Little Savings Goes a Long Way

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 18 Apr 21

I like sales & to go to bargain/discount/thrift shops. Often, the quality between item A, B, C or D is the same or similar. If you're also able to save with B, it seems the obvious choice. One thing I will spend more on is, car...

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What I Appreciate About myLot

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 17 Apr 21

I joined two years ago. Wasn't around much. You know how it is. Other things happen in life. Though, that's why I'm back this time & hope to stay a while. As I posted, last month I was diagnosed with ovarian & possibly lung...

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This is the Rule

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 16 Apr 21

If there was one guideline that I could create, that people had to live by, well, that would be easy. It's already in the Bible. The Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I always try my best to treat...

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Past, Present, Future

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 16 Apr 21

Though I enjoy history, I'm not that interested in my own past. I'm not one to dwell on it. Good or bad. There are some moments I might reflect on, from time to time. I take each day as it comes (sometimes that's all you can do)....

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Going Down the Rabbit Hole

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 16 Apr 21

Some of you might recognize that as a reference to, Alice in Wonderland. This post is about the different fantasy/sci fi/adventure, etc places mentioned in literature, shows & film. I haven't read or seen them all, so, can only go...

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Instrumentally Yours

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 16 Apr 21

When I was a kid my parents (I think more so my dad) wanted me to learn to play the piano. My grandma had a piano. I don't think anyone in the family actually played. Not from what I remember, anyway. Maybe it was purchased in the...

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A Reason, a Season or a Lifetime

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 16 Apr 21

Some of you may be familiar with this. It's interesting the different connections we have throughout our lives & what meaning they have. Sometimes we try to keep someone in our life longer than they should be. The opposite is also...

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What is One of the Best Compliments You Have Ever Received?

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 15 Apr 21

This acquaintance (who had known some characters & shady people in his life) said I was one of the few genuine people he had ever met. That meant a lot, because, I really try to live my life honestly & be true to myself & still be...

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Which Quality do Your Friends Share?

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 15 Apr 21

My friends vary in many ways, but, the common thread between them is they're all kindhearted. Many of them I met through volunteering with the kitties at the local shelter & pet groups on Facebook. Others, through my work with...

friends

kindhearted

qualities

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Cancer Diagnosis & Getting Back to Writing

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 15 Apr 21

Hi, everyone. Hope that you're all well. A month ago I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I might have lung as well. We're still in the investigative stage. I had bone (1999) & uterine (2018). I got through before & intend to this...

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