March 25, 2008
The Mic Is On: We’re Talking about the Law of Attraction
ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:02 pm
It’s Like Open Mic Only Different
Here’s how it works.
It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.
There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.
It’s the Law . . .
Wear a “kick me” sign and sooner or later . . . someone will. We’ll be talking about whether we believe your intentions and actions bring things into our life.
- Can we make a positive life by believing in it?
- Do we really intend our future?
- Do we attract the people who come to us?
- Is all of this law of attraction “bull puckey”?
And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)
Oh, and bring example links to share — about the law of attraction.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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Joe said
Hey Liz,
I can see you two doing the Flamenco in that pic. I knew you couldn’t resist once you got together! :-)
Rick Cockrum said
Tap! Tap!
Is this thing on?
Hi Liz!
Joe said
Hey Rick,
Maybe it’s guy’s night this week. ;-)
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Joe!
You caught us! It was just too natural to start dancing when we saw each other! Chris Brogan took that pix at BlogWorld Expo!
Joe said
I don’t know, but it’s not like Liz to turn on a Mic and walk away
*snicker*
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Rick!
Had some trouble getting the electricity to work with so much attraction going on. :)
Rick Cockrum said
Hey Joe. We could sing with donkey
When it comes to creating your own reality, difficult experiences is the area people have the most trouble. That’s why I wrote When Bad Things Happen.
Angela Maiers said
Hey Liz and Gang-
Great to be here-great picture Liz! How is everyone?
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
You’re right about that!
I just had to blow my nose . . . again. :)
Joe said
Here’s something funny, Liz got lost in her own coments for a minute…
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Angela!
Great to see you!
I missed all of you guys last week!
Rick Cockrum said
You wouldn’t believe, Liz. Then again, you would. I’ve actually learned a lot out it.
1. How much the theatre means to me.
2. People will help if you give them a chance.
3. I really did need a break.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hey Liz, hope you’re feeling better. Nice pic! ;)
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Angela. We’re doing just spiffy. :)
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Glenda. How’s Darrell?
Angela Maiers said
Liz-love the feature SOB in real time!
ME Liz Strauss said
Rick,
That’s a wonderful link to bring tonight. I’d love to know more about what you’re thinking in #12.
Joe said
Hey Glenda, lookin gooooodddd
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Glenda!
I talked to Tim about you today! He’s bummed you won’t be in Chicago to do the flamenco. Joe says that’s what we’re doing in the pix above!
I agree it’s a fine pix — I thought it showed the law of attraction perfectly.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Darrell came home on Easter; sprung a leak yesterday, is feeling rough. But will survive. PILs left today. And I have a major junk food craving. Wonder why.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey Glenda!
That major junk food craving could be that you were just missing Joe and me. :)
Joe said
Hey all, off topic for a second, well maybe not…
I’m thinking of adding a job board to WAHI, after all lots of people seem to land there from the SE’s with the term “Work From Home”
Waddya think?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hey Liz, will try to put Mr T on my dance card next year. Just not in the budget this year.
Angela Maiers said
I do not know if this is the law of attraction, but I love this Drummond quote : The people the influence you most are the people that believe in you. True in work and in life. Question is-do you attract people who believe in you or are you attracted to those you believe in?
http://www.angelamaiers.com/2008/02/we-are-who-we-l.html
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
I understand, both the emotional and financial bank accounts have to be feeling it about now.
Take time to attract more energy. :)
Rick Cockrum said
Liz - Re #12. I’ve basically been at the theatre 52 weeks a year for the past 10 years. Any vacations came during the week so we could be back to the theatre. I’ve had a version of cabin fever about weekends for a while now. So, for the past three weekends we haven’t been able to open, except for one Friday night. I found that I miss seeing our customers, seeing the films, seeing the faces of the children as they come in and leave, hearing the audience reaction to the film and, if it’s a new customer, to the theatre.
Regarding the power problem itself, we had a temporary fix with a power supply a friend gave us, asking nothing in return. The insurance company told us buy a new one and if things work, you’re covered for the cost without us looking at it. Our equipment supplier is shipping us a unit even though we haven’t got the money on hand to pay 100% of the cost. Things looked all dark - literally and metaphorically - then they just brightened up and I felt like those old movies where the clouds part after a storm and you see beams of sunlight lancing to the ground.
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
Do you think you can stream in jobs from places like “Simply Hired” that would help to fill it out. :)
Angela Maiers said
Glenda, we will be at SOB in spirit together. I can not attend either-I am super bumbed. I would have loved to meet you all in person! We can twitter everyone there-right?
ME Liz Strauss said
Angela,
I love that quote and that link.
I think attracting people who believe in you is the most powerful way. Wow! That’s a thought I’ll be thinking about all week.
Rick Cockrum said
Angela - my answer is yes!
Liz Williams said
Hi Liz and everybody.
I believe in the law of attraction, but I can’t abide its publicist.
Is there a klondike under all that kleenex?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz, yeah, and I need to regroup after the past three weeks. Tomorrow will be my “first day back to work” and I don’t know where to start.
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Liz W. Have a Klondike. Any flavor.
Maybe Liz needs one of Mike’s from the Russian mafia.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Angela, we can be bummed together!
ME Liz Strauss said
It seems last week while I was feeling sick and sorry for myself. I sure attracted lots of folks
I don’t know who wanted something for nothing.
I know well who have forgotten that I’d been there for them in the past.
This week when I stopped feeling sorry for myself I attracted lots of folks
I barely met who have offered to help and give in amazing ways.
I’ve known come forward with ways to help me that are also well beyond anything I have ever done for them.
I’m a very lucky girl.
I think this attraction thing works.
Angela Maiers said
During my work with MS and HS teachers today, we were talking about kids and respect, and it was very evident in the way they talked about “those” kids, “their families” “the homes” they come from…there was little belief in children’s capacity to excel. This quote kept running through my mind all day. If only they knew you believed…imagine the potential that would unleash. It was a tough day at work!
Delaney and I having blog dialouge about this-love to get your thoughts everyone!
http://www.delaneykirk.com/
Rick Cockrum said
What a grand Easter present, Glenda. The leak’s taken care of, I take it?
Joe said
Liz S, Don’t know, just working on the thought. You know me, it’s about the readers and helping them.
Liz W, HERE have one fresh from the Fridge.
Rick, sorry about the outage, but it seems you found people that are attracted to you AND the theatre.
Glenda, the sun’ll come out tomorrow, tomorrow. Not to worry, things will get better.
Did I miss anyone?
Liz Williams said
Thanks, Ric!
Am still savoring Angela’s question in 24 and Ric’s answer in 30. I think my answer has to be…blueberries.
Are you checking the ads? “Men Flirting Tips? Secret psychology to attract any woman you want…”
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Liz!
These days I don’t think anyone gets to take credit for the law of attraction. After all, it’s been around since what? the 13th century?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Yes, a great Easter gift! Leak is taken care, for now. Need to find someone to change dressing daily.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Glenda!
What’s funny about going back to work is . . . just pick something small to start on. Next thing you know you’ll be overwhelmed again. :)
Rick Cockrum said
If you go with my theory about cave paintings, put its origin back 30-40,000 years.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Think I’ll start by finding my desk. Funny how the papers multiplied when I wasn’t at it daily. How is that even possible?
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
Paper is definitely part “bunny.”
Like dust bunnies under the bed.
Liz Williams said
I’m with you Liz (#40). It’s the video The Secret that I’m referring to. I kept thinking “why is everybody’s idea of abundance tons of money, a big house and a hot babe?”
Great article in Mother Jones a few years ago about how we won’t all be super-rich because not all of us find that attractive. I’ll see if I can find the link and post it.
But I am envisioning a dressing changer for Glenda.
ME Liz Strauss said
Rick,
I knew I underestimated the date. Those cave guys knew more than they were telling.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Liz!
I put “no cotton” in “The Secret.” Though I believe in the law of attraction. That’s why I took the “kick me” sign off my back.
(Doing that did wonders for the pain in my life.)
Rick Cockrum said
Glenda - Does the hospital send an aide in the for the first few weeks to Darrell is home to do that?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
lol paper bunnies, thanks Liz.
Erica Ross-Krieger said
Hi. quietly stopping by.
ME Liz Strauss said
I swear, Glenda,
That paper has a law of attraction of its own.
Becky McCray said
Liz, I don’t remember a Kick Me sign on your back when we were rooming together!
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Erica!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Becky,
You’re even more fun now that I can hear your voice exactly!
The sign was there. I just made it on invisible paper with invisible ink. I only wear it on special occasions. :)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks for the thought, Liz W.
We’ve done in sickness, in health, and for poorer. But when does the for richer part kick in? WE don’t need tons of rich. Just adequate rich.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Erica!
What have you been attracing lately?
Erica Ross-Krieger said
Hi Rick and all. I’m sitting on the sofa enjoying a vanilla Klondike, reading the mic stream. Good to be here and not feel pressured to say too much, yet still be here and enjoy my own breath and your warm banter out there:)
Becky McCray said
Liz, now you have me thinking about my voice… hmmmm. I’m fixin’ to drop into mah Okie accent fer ya!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
so Liz, if I file one paper, with the rest follow, like magnets?
ME Liz Strauss said
In fact, what has everyone been attracting lately?
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
I don’t know about the filing part. But I do find that if I throw one away, many others soon follow. :)
Erica Ross-Krieger said
Hi Liz, right now, it’s almost too much to give words to. It’s all good, it’s just a lot.
Becky McCray said
I’ve been attracting lots of attention for my starting your first business checklists post! And attracting some really smart comments, too!
ME Liz Strauss said
Becky!
That’s great! I’ll have to put it in the cafe so the whole world can take advantage of it!
Erica Ross-Krieger said
Right now, I’m just enjoying that I’ve somehow attracted you guys, the sunny day, lavender flowers outside my window and a plan for vegging out and watching American Idol tonight with my hubby. I’ll deal with tomorrow when I attract it:)
Joe said
I’ve been attracting Spam
Spam, spam, spam, spam Spaaaaam that plentiful Spaaaammmmm…
Rick Cockrum said
Liz W - It sounds like it’s the immature view of the law of attraction you’re not too happy with, and rightly so.
ME Liz Strauss said
Erica,
What is the secret to attracting what you need?
Rick Cockrum said
Becky - I wish you had posted that list 10 years ago.
Erica Ross-Krieger said
How about you Liz? Are you attracting good stuff for SOB?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
My silly post http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/stop-pushing-the-buttons attracted my blog’s highest traffic day ever. Go figure.
Becky McCray said
Rick, I take that as an enormous compliment! Thank you.
Scot Herrick said
Hi Liz and everyone else!
I just popped in to say hello and have to leave right away as I have company coming over for dinner…West Coast…
Hope to see all of you at SOBCon08!!
Timothy Johnson said
Law of attraction? I know I’m attracted to a Klondike Bar and a dance with Miss Glenda tonight.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Joe, phone spam too. Ridiculous! and annoying.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey Scot!
Can’t wait to see you in Chicago!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
[blushes] Hi Mr T.
Erica Ross-Krieger said
Liz (re: #69) — for tonight, the secret is knowing I already have it, I just need to uncover it by first naming it. Did that make sense? I mean, it seems once I can say “I need THIS tonight” (or anytime) I’m one step closer to having it. Like right now, I just need to go slow as I type — usually I rush here to get the comment in. I’m doing the Go Slow attitude tonight:) once I say it, and see that is really what I need, I breathe easier.
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Scott. Hi Tim.
Maria Palma said
Hi Liz! Hi Everyone…It’s been awhile since I’ve joined in on the conversation, but I’m fascinated with the LOA topic.
Joe said
Here Tim, Klondike for you, but I’m afraid Liz got the First dance with Miss Glenda.
Check out the pic.
ME Liz Strauss said
Erica!
Yeah, good things are happening in so many directions. I can’t keep track of all of the SOBCon08 great karma. :)
Becky McCray said
(Saving Glenda’s “silly” post to del.icio.us and StumbleUpon.)
Glad you took time to share that post, Glenda!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Joe for 82! ;) Let’s see how that story changes through the blogosphere…
Timothy Johnson said
Saw the pic, Joe. Can’t argue with two of the most beautiful women on the blogosphere enjoying a tender moment of friendship.
Thanks for the Klondike
Hi everybody!!!
Rick Cockrum said
You’re welcome, Becky. Small Biz Survival fills a much needed space that I wish I had known about a long time ago. People like me need a
“Sole Proprietorship 101 - How to start your business and keep it going while still being able to sleep at night.”
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Tim!
It was great to talk to you this morning! How was the speaking engagement tonight?
Joe said
Hey Liz,
I Simply don’t see how Simply Hired would work in conjunction with Simply a job board.
They simply don’t have a way to contact them and simply have a way to create an account to look for jobs. ;-)
ME Liz Strauss said
Thank you, Joe and Tim!
Ms Glenda is quite the lady in person. I so enjoyed her company.
Becky McCray said
Rick, I’m dreaming of a series of 100 such small biz posts. What would you like to see covered?
And thank you so much for the compliments!
ME Liz Strauss said
Rick,
I’m with you on the essential service that Becky offers. You and she should get that Small Biz Podcast going again!
Timothy Johnson said
Liz… speaking engagement was great. Message was very well received… sold about two dozen books (which was above average for the size of the audience).
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Becky. That situation was kinda funny. The woman was almost panicking cuz the door wouldn’t open. I just sat there, knowing the door WOULD open once she stopped pushing the buttons or left; I was hoping for the latter. The morale of the story hit me later.
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Maria. It’s good to see you again.
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
Your “small post” is anything, but “silly.” Becky is so right about that.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Liz. Just one of the many random thoughts that passes through my warped mind. Eager to get back to blogging. I feel so disconnected from the outside world.
Joe said
Uh-ohhhhh, what happened, everything seemst to have stopped???
Becky McCray said
Liz, write that down! =)
Erica Ross-Krieger said
I drove by the Lafayette, CA hillside today, where the owners put up a white cross for every American who’s died in Iraq - some with Stars of David, some with Chinese lettering. Many with flowers. Almost an acre. Covered. And a huge sign. Today with the number 4,000. So I’ve been thinking about the November election and what I hope we attract. I hope a year from now we are in a more peaceful state. How about you guys? Hopes for what we attract?
Maria Palma said
Hi Rick! Yes, it’s been awhile, eh? I just visited your blog and left some thoughts…
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Maria!
Great to see you back again!
I’m fascinated by how much of the Law of Attraction seems to be just breathing toward what we need, working in the right and positive direction.
ME Liz Strauss said
Tim!
Great to hear. Maybe those winds from Chicago shored you up just a little more. :)
Joe said
Erica, I have only one thing to say and I’ll NEVER bring it up again… 58,000
Joe said
And I probably shouldn’t have brought it up now, Sorry Liz
Rick Cockrum said
Some things that took a while with Lady Glynis and I (with a bricks and mortar store)
1. Setting up a simple, adequate accounting system.
2. Developing relationships with vendors.
3. Remembering the customer is the reason you’re there.
4. How to perform customer surveys simply, and why you would want to.
5. The difference between advertising and marketing, and why they’re both important.
6. The importance of a good relationship with the bank. How to tell a good one from a bad one.
7. Navigating SBA loans.
8. What the SBA has to offer.
9. How to value your business - I still have a tough time finding information on this.
That’s some things off the top of my head we did a lot of research on and are still learning.
(Excuse me if I seem slow. I think the intertubes have developed congestion over the past few weeks.)
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
The law of attraction is that when you think negative. You attract negative things. Is that what you were doing. :)
Timothy Johnson said
I was just glad that my luggage actually arrived before I had to leave Dayton, Liz. Chicago was definitely bumpy landing and taking off…
ME Liz Strauss said
wow! Rick,
Write that up and send it to me as a guest post for while I’m gone to WordCamp. I’d be grateful to have it. :)
Rick Cockrum said
Ok, Liz. By Thursday.
Becky McCray said
Rick, thank you!!! (Copy, Paste)
You now have places 1-9 on the Small Biz 100 project. :)
Liz Williams said
I’m baaaaccckk! Short commute turned long on me. Rick re: #68. that’s exactly right and so good to hear.
Right now I’m attracting lots of relaxation and work is hanging out there but not landing. I’ve got subsistence work, but not I’m so busy I don’t have time to think work After the last 2+ years of 70 hour weeks, I welcome this.
Would like to attract some lead ingots.
Becky McCray said
How about those of you with side businesses? Any consultants, writers, etc., who have small biz topics they’d like to see covered?
ME Liz Strauss said
Rick,
You’re fabulous! You’ve just made both me and Becky very happy indeed.
Maria Palma said
Liz,
The Law of Attraction works perfectly…Like how I came to find you in the blogosphere! It’s also interesting how I come across other bloggers who are like-minded. If a blogger has a MyBlogLog widget I’ll often see other bloggers I know.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Liz!
Lead ingots. That’s intriguing. :)
Joe said
Becky, how about offering your service for free as good advertisment and getting a good ROI.
My post for tommorrow is about that same subject, but you are so much better at expressing ideas than I, you may want to expand on the subject. ;-)
ME Liz Strauss said
Erica,
I hope we attract compassion, less judgment on each other, and more propersity.
Rick Cockrum said
Lead ingots, Liz? Going into alchemy?
Erica Ross-Krieger said
Nice list, Rick, thanks.
Liz, thanks so much for holding this space tonight. It was just what I needed. Sometimes it is nice to just have a place to hang out and not have to say much. But I so enjoyed the Klondike and listening. Til soon…
G’nite Rick, Becky, Joe, Liz W., Tim, Glenda, and Maria.
Joe said
Nite Erica :-)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
G’night Erica. Have a peaceful one.
ME Liz Strauss said
Erica!
You’re always welcome! Thank you for making it worth it. :)
Rick Cockrum said
Good night, Erica.
Becky McCray said
oops, I’m falling behind. Got distracted on Joe’s blog.
#117 -
Joe, I think that’s a very good idea. Sampling, in other words. I must remember to drop by and see your post tomorrow!
ME Liz Strauss said
Maria!
I like the way that we just bumped into each other at BlogWorld!
Erica Ross-Krieger said
Thanks for the good night wishes! See you next week.
Joe said
Becky, please do. The points I made were from my experience so they might work for others.
Joe said
Ax Men just came on, I have to keep an eye on it.
As some of you might know, I used to do tree work, just like them.
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
That’s one of the best parts of blogging, ain’t it. Passing on what we know. :)
Rick Cockrum said
I’m still curious about the lead ingots.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Does the LOA require conscious and constant thought? Or, can you attract things when you’re focused on other stuff?
Liz Williams said
lol, Rick: Alchemy.
My need for lead is more prosaic. It’s what I use for ballast. I’ve said a fond farewell to 2 pieces of furniture in the last 2 days, and now my houseboat is listing more than is safe or comfortable. I’ve got all the files out of the window seat and hope to fill it with lead. If I can’t find lead, scrap iron. If I can’t find scrap iron, maybe klondikes? I’m working on the “empty it and they will come” theory.
Gotta get more weight in here so I can jettison the wood-burning stove I never use.
Absolute worst case? Enclose the lower deck so I’ve got somewhere to move the furniture to rebalance the boat.
Joe said
Yeah Liz, that’s why I keep on keepin’ on.
Blogging that is… ;-)
Timothy Johnson said
Hey all… get distracted for a few minutes and the conversation goes to lead ingots. Wow.
I’m going out to forage for some snack food.
Liz Williams said
g’nite, Erica.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Glenda,
The way I understand it. the LOA is about understanding, being clear on who you are and what you intend to do and have in your life.
Once you put that intention out there and keep it clear in your focus the universe provides.
communicatrix said
I’m all for Becky launching another podcast. You were so good at it!
Oh–and here’s my LoA link:
http://www.abraham-hicks.com/mp3downloads.php
Don’t hate on the Hicks’ just b/c of The Secret. They actually forced producers to excise them from subsequent cuts, supposedly b/c they didn’t like tone of film and the way the producers were gettin’ sell-y widdit.
Besides, as my first shrink/astrologer always said, the real Ways In do not require special monies or coursework to master; they’re simply knowledge, and available for free to anyone searching.
(Oh, gawd…I probably just scared everyone off with my woowoo rant. And my first time here and all…)
Maria Palma said
Yes, it is interesting how we “just happened” to bump into each other! And just before that I was talking to Easton Ellsworth and he told me that you were around…
I had so much fun that night, by the way! And how we were able to get back to the car without getting lost!! Think we were using the Law of Attraction that night??
Rick Cockrum said
Liz - I didn’t realize you live on a houseboat.
Scrap iron sounds like your best bet, Liz. It’s a lot more common than lead, around here at least, and no environmental concerns. (I have and old power supply that weighs about 80 pounds if you want to come get it. :) )
I have to say, alchemy sounds more fun, though.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
So, if I’ve spent three weeks focusing on Darrell, has the universe forgotten my other intentions? I know I’ve forgotten them!
Liz Williams said
communicatrix is yer name and ya think it’s yer woo-woo rant that scared someone off?
I like you already. A lot.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey you!
communicatrix! I’ll vouch for you forever!!
So great to see you here! You’re a wonder! How goes the life of being you? :)
Liz Williams said
In fact, I may be in love.
ME Liz Strauss said
Ah Maria!
You were a find that day! Wish you’d get to Chicago in May. Lots of folks there would love to meet you. :)
Rick Cockrum said
Hi communicatrix, and welcome. *Looks around*
Nope. Nobody running.
Glenda - what Liz said. I like the baseball school of thought. Take your stance. Swing your bat, and watch it fly. AKA put it out and let it go. We do it 24/7 anyway. Might as well put some consciousness into it.
Becky McCray said
!!!!It’s the Communicatrix!!!!!
Hurray! Glad to see you here!
Joe said
Glenda, don’t forget. You focus on what’s important and when the time is right, the universe will catch up to you and you will know when to refocus on other goals.
Having Darrell back in the pink will help you see things from a different perspective, and it will all work out in the end. :-)
communicatrix said
Haha!
#142 That old whip-o’-words and them high-heeled spectacles don’t have anything to do with it, right? Nice to meet you, too. I <3 sassy folk. (Although when I typed that to The BF last night, he said, “You horizontal-testicles me?”
#143 Liz Strauss (how many Lizzes here, anyway?) Life is good. Scary, big, moving fast, good. I am inches away from committing to SOB. I may call you tomorrow. (Was gonna last week, but read about sore pipes.)
Liz Williams said
Yea, Rick - you’re probably right. I’ve already got 2 tons of scrap iron under the floor and a ton of lead in the toe kick of the window seat. Lead is so compact. Also: no rusting. Perhaps I could alchemize the iron into lead? Or should I start with gold…
How big is that power supply?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Good point, Joe. Feels like my first step is to refocus, and I have a sense there has been a shift in priorities, at least short term.
ME Liz Strauss said
communicatrix,
Call away. I’d love to talk to you. We could have a whole conversation about Becky McCray!! :)
Rick Cockrum said
Liz - 3 tons of metal already?
Um - 80 pounds *he whispers as he wonders just how big the houseboat is and starts multiplying water displacement at 80 pounds a cubic foot*
Liz Williams said
#149 Busted. I am so busted.
#141 and all responses to - I’ve wondered that myself. Thanks for asking, Glenda.
Just looked in the fridge and remembered: I am attracting lemons. I come home to 2-3 a day in a bag on my step. They are fresh and goood.
ME Liz Strauss said
Liz Williams!
Life is bringing you California lemons!! That’s a great thing, but it sounds like a joke. :)
Joe said
Liz & Liz, remember, when life gives you a bunch of lemons, MAKE LEMONADE!
Becky McCray said
OK, I heard my name called. Who said that?
I cannot imagine what Communicatrix and Liz would possibly want to say about me. The mind boggles …
By the way Colleen, would love to have a podcast with you again. How can we (re)make that happen?
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
I was so hoping no one would say that. :)
Liz Williams said
Liz Strauss!
It does sound like a joke! Then again, so many things that start with “California” lean toward the joke-y. What’s up with that?
I only wish they were heavier.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi,
You could have those lemons bronzed. :)
Joe said
You know me Liz, hokey to the end. :-)
Liz Williams said
Oh, Joe. Joe, Joe, Joe. Did the alien make you do it?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
The patient would like supper. Thank goodness for leftovers. Thanks for tonight, Liz - nice to hang with friends and to get back in the groove.
Joe said
Liz W
I AM the Alien!!! booohhhhaaaaaahaaaaaa
Liz Williams said
I knew you all would come through for me! Bronzed lemons, old power supplies - yes! And….?
Rick Cockrum said
Good night, Glenda. Say hi to Darrell.
Becky McCray said
Goodnight, Glenda! Great to talk again!
Liz Williams said
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
communicatrix said
Becky McCray: Liz Strauss & I could probably do a whole podcast on Becky McCray stories.
Or you & I could do a City Mouse/Country Mouse podcast. I would be into it, if there was sufficient cheese involved.
And who the hell leaves lemons on someone’s door? All I get are notices that they’re shutting the water off to work on the pipes again. Clearly, I am living in the wrong part of CA.
@everybody - Watch with the lemons jokes. There could be minors lurking (says the *communicatrix*)
ME Liz Strauss said
communicatrix
The idea that they left lemons at the door of a house boat wasn’t lost on me. Maybe they were worried about scurvy. :)
I’m up for that “cheesy” podcast myself. :)
Joe said
The Law of Attraction
Is only what you make it
Sometimes its positive
Sometimes you are naked
The truth of the matter
Is that it’s all up to you
And for good or bad will depend
On who and when and what you do.
Berma Shave
Nite Liz
Nite All
Liz Williams said
communicatrix: are you nearby? I’ve got too many lemons.
(I’m laughing like a moron about that last phrase, no idea why. You’re right Liz - it sounds like a joke.)
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Glenda!
I’m thinking of you and Darrell!
Timothy Johnson said
Night everybody…
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Joe!
Sleepy swell!
We know you’re only half alien on your mother’s side. :)
Rick Cockrum said
Good night, Joe. Well said.
Joe said
I missed that last week Liz. ;-)
Nite, be well.
Becky McCray said
People are dropping asleep around here! Goodnight, Tim and Joe and whoever else I’m missing!
And how can there be this many stories about me already? We all 3 just met a couple weeks ago!
Rick Cockrum said
Tim meant he’s leaving? Good night, Tim.
Liz Williams said
Time for me to go as well. Thanks for a delicious evening, Liz and co.
communicatrix said
Oh, crap. 8pm already and a crappity-crapload of work left to be done.
Signing off.
And thanks Lemon Liz–The BF actually has lemon-y neighbors. We just have to ask, is all.
ME Liz Strauss said
Becky,
What I don’t know, I’ll just make up — glowing stories of your sainthood, of course.
Nick Schmidt said
Am I too late?
I had to wait 7 hrs to get a hospital room today and for some reason I have wifi..!! WOO HOO!!!
So am I too late to discuss? I would like to hear peoples stories..
Nick
Rick Cockrum said
Good luck with your list, Liz.
I’ll be off, too. Dinner is calling. Fare well, everyone.
Thank you Liz! I’ll have that by Thursday.
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Rick!
Tim are you leaving?
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Nick!
How are you feeling?
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Liz, too!
Nick Schmidt said
I’m feeling fine. About 20mins ago. I just started the chemo. I’m going to be here in Indy until Saturday.. But I’m so happy about the internet being up..
so if anyone else is there.. do you have any actual stories of Law of Attraction?
ME Liz Strauss said
We told a few, not many, in this thread. Have you read Ed Mill’s blog Evolving Times. It’s all about that. You might find it inspiring.
Nick Schmidt said
No I will check out Eds stuff.. Pretty sweet..
I need to attract this in my life..
ME Liz Strauss said
Good luck, Nick.
Good thoughts do make a difference.
I’ve been sick, so I need to pack it in now.
Sweet dreams.
Char said
Hi all - I’m very late to the party tonight - but better late than not at all.
Char said
I’m the last to arrive, and I will officially close up shop too.
Liz Williams said
Had to share: last night I was wanting to attract lead ingots. Today, I’m bringing in 8 ingots a neighbor gave me when I run into 2 more neighbors who ask me what I’m doing. “Hauling lead, and I need more!” One of my neighbors says, “Oh, lead pigs? I’ve got a bunch you can have.”
Now my boat is level, so I can stop leaning to one side, plus I’ve got a few pigs stashed for my next furniture move.
It’s the law of attraction, baby!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Liz!
Lead pigs? You attract the most interesting things . . . and people.
Glad you’re not leaning anymore. :)
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