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Down the Rabbit Hole

by MD Maurice

Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing · #1197218

Reflections and ruminations from a modern day Alice - Life is Wonderland

Reflections and ruminations from a modern day Alice - Life is Wonderland

Welcome to the place were I chronicle my own falls down dark holes and adventures chasing white rabbits! Come on In, Take a Bite, You Never Know What You May Find...

"Curiouser and curiouser." Alice in Wonderland

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 28, 2025 at 12:08pm
In response to "April Showers and CG Jung "

Where do you live again, I've forgotten. I love the slow awakening of Spring too!

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 24, 2025 at 11:22pm
In response to "Finding Solitude and Exercising with Word play"

Interesting use of the required words.

I agree that solitude isn't just for females. I see setting is important for both of us. This evening before the sun set, there were 6 cactus wrens playing in the birdbaths happily chattering and 2 hummingbirds buzzing around. It was so relaxing watching them.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Apr 24, 2025 at 4:23pm
In response to "Finding Solitude and Exercising with Word play"

I need solitude. I need connection.

In Montana I live alone. Too much ALONE. I am sitting at the Senior Center after lunch, after having connected; but, I need connection to everyday people of all ages and this is not enough.

When I travel I usually stay in hostels for the connection. If I need solitude I take a walk. Alleyways, parks, gardens... anything.

Basically, I can find both or tolerate either for a short period of time. A cruise would probably be too much. A cabin in the woods, too little.

Soldier_Mike

Apr 23, 2025 at 10:27pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

The thought of all those people being plunged into freezing waters hundreds and hundreds of miles from land is just horrible.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 22, 2025 at 11:00pm
In response to "The Courage of a Teacher's Advice "

That's so cool your teacher's book made Oprah's list. Writing what we know makes us stronger.

"I think it you are boasting about how brave you are, you are likely trying to convince yourself more than others." So true!

Joy

Apr 22, 2025 at 2:09pm
In response to "The Courage of a Teacher's Advice "

Very nice entry and so smart!
"I think it you are boasting about how brave you are, you are likely trying to convince yourself more than others."
Yup, you said it!

Dorianne

Apr 21, 2025 at 6:16pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

To the writer about the Titanic. I think that your observation of things that impresses you was right on. Of all the people who got passage on that ship, they became similar in that they all died. That was sad. But then there were heroes who gave up their places to unfortunate ones to go on in life and touching other parts of history.
I wonder if I would give up my place. I will never know. I also have a newspaper clipping of the 4 chaplains who gave their life jackets to a military man when a ship was sunk during a war. These men were of different religions but showed their feelings and love of God by this act. Not too many people know of that.
There are probably mention of other acts of courage and sacrifice that will never be mentioned. I just know that people do strange and unexpected things when the time comes. The Titanic might be considered one of those.
Thank you for sharing.

Apondia

Apr 11, 2025 at 3:39pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

Don't like the Titanic. Have an irrational dislike because it was described as an unsinkable ship and sunk on its' first voyage. Upset by the amount of people who died on an unsinkable vessel. Told you it was irrational dislike.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 10, 2025 at 11:47pm
In response to "The Ocean Giveth and Taketh..."

I remember how sad I felt seeing the quarters for the less fortunate versus the wealthy in the movie because like you reading about it didn't impact me. I don't think the history books really paint the picture as vividly as they should.
I agree with you about human arrogance, nothing is invincible.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Apr 9, 2025 at 10:40pm
In response to "Oceans and Overcorrections "

It's good to see you blogging again.

Like your friend, I'm very concerned about human rights, finances, healthcare and my grandchildren's future. I'm not getting around enough yet with the knee, but I am bombarding my representatives with phone calls, and letters.
I hope to be at the next protest on April 19th. (I had knee replacement)

November 6, 2018 at 9:24am

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TMI & Emptiness

"Blogging Circle of Friends "
DAY 2179: November 6, 2018
Prompt: Write about Emptiness

Emptiness can be a dangerous and isolating feeling. There are times when life seems devoid of the kinds of joy and activity that keeps the wheels in motion. If you give in to the feeling, it can pull you down. I've been fortunate to never know the battle with chronic depression. I get depressed and overwhelmed but I can typically work through it either by writing or forcing myself into an activity to distract me from feeling catastrophic about things. I can understand the struggle so many people face however who are unable to pull themselves free of that bleakness. I have such empathy for people who feel themselves to be trapped in the dark and empty spaces of this life. I tell my daughter that it is so important to always be kind, to default to kindness because we can never know the battles someone is waging inside.

"Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise"
Day 1786--November 6, 2018
Prompt: Information
Do you like being informed about everything there is, and what do people mean by “too-much-information”? And how much Information Is too much information?

I am a typical type A personality and by default I feel compelled to "know" everything. Closed door meetings of which I am not included, give me anxiety. Finding out the details after the fact, or just a bit too late, is a huge frustration for me at work. I make it my business to know all the information I can, it is the best defense against things going wrong or out of one's control.

The phrase "too much information" in my opinion refers to strictly personal things. My sister, though I love her to pieces, is sometimes a too-much-information type person. I can't tell you how many times I had to listen to her description of some gross detail she had to deal with at her doggie daycare, or self-surgery she participated in. There are many things I would be inclined to keep to myself on a personal level for sure.
If something makes me feel queasy or uncomfortable, I would definitely label it "too much information".

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November 6, 2018 at 8:39am

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Division or Salvation?

30 Day Blogging Challenge
PROMPT November 6th
Talk Tuesdays are an opportunity for bloggers to share their opinions and engage in meaningful dialog with those you may not agree with. It is especially important to remember to comment! The judges are checking! Today, share your opinion on cloning (animal or human). What about if human tissue is used to create artificial organs for transplant? Share your thoughts!

I have to sit with this one a bit longer...I'm torn on the issue. The part of my heart that is bound to science and all it's potential says why not? That is what scientific and technological advancements are for, it is one of the many benefits of scientific research. If cloning can save someone on the transplant list, why wouldn't we develop the tools to make it possible? However, the other half of me says that this kind of power could easily be abused and corrupted. If you follow the natural thread of human nature, how often does it lead to someone with impure intentions, someone who would exploit such technology for their own gain? If collective human nature could be trusted to be purely altruistic, then something like cloning could serve the population in innumerably valuable ways. However, there are enough examples in history to prove that there is always the risk of corruption and greed taking over, turning this into another way to divide us across our diversity. The topic on the whole makes me sad, perhaps because today is election day and I'm already feeling the divisions in the country so acutely at all levels.

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