Sandman
Time passes by fast at least if it comes to summer. The longest day is over meaning we are getting closer to winter again. I can't say I really felt that summer yet. It kept raining and only since a week (or shorter) the temps are higher (it did rain, let's say it saves me time watering the plants).
I try to make a garden as a gift and it's not easy since most of what we have is sand instead of good soil.
I’m leaving the old paving slabs, which remind me of the past (as in the song ‘Mr Sandman’), and the gravel pavers in place, although some of them do need to be laid a bit higher. Sunken slabs only make the water problem worse when it rains. There is a drain, incidentally, but it’s not much use. I’ve never seen any water drain away through it. It may be full of sand or mud, or just as bad as the sewer system (heavy rain always leads to a blocked toilet!).
Mr. sandman is called 'Klaas Vaak' (vaak means frequently and Klaas is an ordinary boy's name). He doesn't play a huge rule in a Dutchman's life. I never heard stories about this guy. I guess we simply fall asleep or stay awake and wait for the tooth fairy...
If it comes to the old days..I miss them. The lives we lived, the trust we had, the way people greeted another without second thoughts. Neighbours helping out and the good food we had. How about you?
Prompt: see title
23-6-2026
Outside of your post. ¿you will be part of ? I miss the support, it helps me a lot
What can say? Is it time again? I noticed too we are the forgotten ones. I didn't check the deadline for the new curators. You?
I have no idea how this works. What I do is try to stay active and deserve the support . I'd be lying if I said otherwise. You know how I am. If there's a chance to win this help, I'll work to get it.
I will not apply for next month and I know you are active. I really feel sorry the creative ones rarely receive support.
I noticed those being curato month after month always vote same ones and another same for the nominations. They do not care too much about the rest. This besides of the fact the upvoted are getting smaller and Steem its value is close to zero same to other crypto. Not steem's faultore like Trump's war and the one world order plans. Just hang in and hope solperez will be chosen. Most likely she will.
I think it's fair to support the most active people, but well, that's just my humble opinion.
They do not or should go for most active but for those adding something unique to the platform. What exactly that is no one knows. Same counts for quality content.
It looks to if it comes to Steemit they only bet on games or at least try to find a way to attract investors — with games.
I don't have time to play, so I'll have to wait until support is given based on merit; maybe it should be that way, that's only fair.
Nice to have neighbors like this. I remember those days when I could befriend and played with the neighborhood kids. We lived in those low cost flat where kids run around freely
Same here. You know I have good memories of the moms of those children as well. One of the neighbours once gave all children a Travis uit with butter and chocolate sprinkles on it.
Another neighbour spontaneous gave oliebollen she was feying at the end of the year in her shed after Ibsaid it smelled so good.
Children no longer play outside. It is what I told the council meeting about their master plan during last Friday’s meeting. There is no point in building playgrounds.
How are you doing? It is good to see you back.
I feel that one of the reason being it's not as safe as last time even though I came across many perverted flashers in my time.
I'm okay here. There's a bit of improvement after being drained of energy for the entire month. How about you?
It is good to hear you do a bit better. The last straw to grab and hold turns out to be a strong one. I hope you will receive a lot of energy to continue life, your great writings. You are a good artist and loved!
While crawling through a dark tunnel I keep myself busy, go to bed early if I feel too, and in the meanwhile fight those trying to manipulate me with their words and deeds. It is a continuous fight to not let some keep crossing my boundaries and raising adults. My child says I should retire from everything and I did enough.
I cannot say life is a party right now (not that it ever was) at least the sun shines and I make a garden for my daughter as a gift. I did not find a place yet to rest my head but set my eyes on a certain country.
I will visit Den Bosch today to have a look at the art shop. Who knows they sell some cheap oil pastels to try out. Strange a few months ago I saw them everywhere and now they are all gone. Hard to believe everyone is sold out.
Stay strong dear and above all find and take those few moments bringing you joy!
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I hope you are out of the tunnel by now. Are you resting well these days? To be actually sleeping?
Sadly it's a constant fight to keep to our principles and also to keep horrible folks at bay.
A garden for your daughter? Hopefully we can take a glimpse at that!
Which country you have in mind?
Is it because the oil pastels are in craze right now that they suddenly sold out? I'm been strolling the social media for some ideas. Art and handcrafts seem to be popular these days. There are a lot of post on analog journaling. I never expect that. But I think it's a good thing to do, perhaps to stay creative and grounded.
Please take care my friend
No, I cannot say I sleep perhaps two or three hours if lucky. My thought overrule everything even during the time I need to sleep.
in time I might see if I take a picture. The first step now is to dig out sand with stones and replace it for the 12 bags if garden soil a total of 360 liters. I will do it bag by bag.
Btw it takes a garden about 5 years to grow and my daughter says she lacks the green fingers.
Asia, preferably China.
I doubt the lack is due to everyone being creative, it is more Trump's and Israel's wars. We can pay till we drop dead. There's a lack of way more, can be the average person doesn't notice it, but I do. Many shelves are empty and delivery takes long.
Europe also put an extra tax on everything, per item, we order from abroad.
True is that art, painting is used in prisons, hospitals, elderly homes but no longer at many schools. Kind of strange.
Yeah, I remember that you don't really sleep much. I had to distract my mind from thinking about things with the TV, else I wouldn't be able to sleep too.
What are you planning to grow for the garden?
China? Interesting choice. Countryside? Because the city seemed to much for people that appreciate quieter life. Can you speak Mandarin? I understand a bit of it but I'm surrounded by Mandarin speakers in this new place. It feels odd for me like I've become an outsider even though our main language is English and Malay.
That damn man and all those warmongerings. I really hate it. I'm sure someone pocketed a lot by those ceasefires and renewed attack. In the end, we all paid the price for it with expensive stuff.
I wonder if the schools are concentrating on more practical lesson like money making stuff and all.
I've been reading about art as therapy which most of us are doing. I think it's really important for the mental wellbeing. It shouldn't be skipped or overlooked.