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Posted on December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 by lindameckler9

A Goldfish Christmas

Mork is the name

A Goldfish by fame.

I live in a bowl

That spins and rolls.

Wend-ee, my Wend-ee

She loves me so

AS I swim around

My goldfish bowl.

I heard her talk

To a friend one day.

She said Christmas

Was on its way.

She was excited

As I could see

By her rosy red cheeks

Smiling back at me.

As I watched her

From a far

Her hair flew round

As she jumped

Up and down.

Mork Oh Mork

You silly goldfish

You could care less

You’re only a fish.

Not true, not true, Wend-ee

hear me please

I just want to decorate

My own Christmas Tree.

How can I say this

Wen-dee

When you don’t even

Speak fish-e-nese.

Here is your food

You hungry fish-ie

Enjoy it there’s more

When you finish this.

I have a tree in my bowl

As you can see

I could decorate it

With the food you give me.

Maybe she’ll get

The idea fin-a-le

That I want my bowl

To look like a tree

Mork oh Mork

You silly gold fish

What are you doing

Giving me fits.

You silly girl

Can’t you see

I’m decorating

My Christ-mas Tree.

I don’t believe it

But I think I see

You want to decorate

A Christmas tree.

I’ll bring you Lights

And other delights

Do your thing

I’ll check back tonight.

0h Mork oh Mork

I see by your heart

This Christmas Tree

Really look’s smart.

Linda Meckler/author 6/03

Updated 2021 Copyright to Linda Meckler

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by lindameckler9

Drugs and Copays

When you go to the pharmacy you might have a copay to pay.

If you do and the druggist gives you an amount you know is wrong, question it.

This happened to me. I had taken this drug once before and my copay was $9.00. When I went to pick up my medication again the druggist asked for 99.00 dollars.

Do you think I paid 99.00 dollars?

Of course not. I said that is wrong.

The druggist said this is what the computer says.

I said, “check this my insurance company and call me when it is fixed.”

I received a call back from the pharmacy, and it was a computer error.

So, if it was a computer error is it my fault?

Stand up for yourself.

If you need your drugs speak out.

Get the pharmacist to call your insurance company.

Thank you for reading my article.

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by lindameckler9

Drug Check

When you are picking up your drugs from the pharmacy these are the things you should check before you take them home. This could be a life or death drug mistake.

Make sure your name is spelled correctly. There are many people with the same name or others with similar names.

Check the date of birth on the bottle. Is it yours?

Check the name of the drug. Is this what you take?

Check the amount of the pills in the bottle. Is it correct?

Check to see if the refills have been applied to your drug.

Yes, the label is computer generated but humans put the information into the computer and humans make mistakes.

In most cases, your prescription is emailed to your pharmacy without anyone having to read the doctor’s handwriting. But there are still handwritten prescriptions and the person reading it could read it wrong.

BE AWARE.

Thank you for reading my article.

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 by lindameckler9 — 1 Comment

A Goldfish Christmas

Mork is the name

A Goldfish by fame.

I live in a bowl

That spins and rolls.

Wend-ee, my Wend-ee

She loves me so

AS I swim around

My goldfish bowl.

I heard her talk

To a friend one day.

She said Christmas

Was on its way.

She was excited

As I could see

By her rosy red cheeks

Smiling back at me.

As I watched her

From afar

Her hair flew round

As she jumped

Up and down.

Mork Oh Mork

You silly goldfish

You could care less

You’re only a fish.

Not true, not true, Wend-ee

hear me, please

I just want to decorate

My own Christmas Tree.

How can I say this

Wen-dee

When you don’t even

Speak fish-e-nese.

Here is your food

You hungry fish-ie

Enjoy it there’s more

When you finish this.

I have a tree in my bowl

As you can see

I could decorate it

With the food you give me.

Maybe she’ll get

The idea fin-a-le

That I want my bowl

To look like a tree

Mork oh Mork

You silly goldfish

What are you doing

Giving me fits.

You silly girl

Can’t you see

I’m decorating

My Christ-mas Tree.

I don’t believe it

But I think I see

You want to decorate

A Christmas tree.

I’ll bring you Lights

And other delights

Do your thing

I’ll check back tonight.

0h Mork oh Mork

I see by your heart

This Christmas Tree

Really look’s smart.

Linda Meckler/author 6/03

Thank you for reading my poem. Copyright Linda Meckler 2021

Updated 2021

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 by lindameckler9

The Miracle of Hearing Aids and Tinnitus

I was one of these hard-headed people who didn’t think I needed hearing aids. Every year I had a hearing test and it came out within-in normal hearing.

This last hearing test came out differently. It said my hearing was declining. Is that why I turned the television up? Is that why I always used my phone on speaker so I could hear the person speaking?

I checked out a few hearing aid places and from the prices being sky high and their presentation, I wasn’t impressed.

My tinnitus or white snow sounds were harboring on I want brain surgery to remove whatever was shrieking in my ears 24-7. After years of asking why I have tinnitus and what causes it, I was answered. My usual answer was there is not a known reason for tinnitus. But this time I was given the reason. The brain receptors were broken. Instead of the brain commuting with other receptors of the brain it was broken and the brain filled in the space with white noise, or electricidal screaming, or whatever you hear. Also, the nerve was shutting down. It was nice to know what was making my life so miserable.

I made an appointment for Costco where I know people that have gotten their hearing aids there. I was very impressed with the presentation and I had a free hearing test different from the usual hearing tests. This test was geared to the blue tooth hearing I needed.

After the hearing test, I was shown the hearing aids I needed and told the price and was happy to hear that the hearing test was free and it was under warranty for two years.

Three weeks later I received my hearing aids. The hearing aids sit on top of the ear not behind. There is a small piece that goes in the ear.

Because of the blue tooth capabilities, I can hear clearly on the phone. I can answer the phone even if it is in another room. My tinnitus while wearing my hearing aids is down. I haven’t had them long and I hope it will get better than this. But when I remove them, my tinnitus comes back full blast.

Hearing aids have come a long way from the old battery-powered ones.

Thank you for reading my article.

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by lindameckler9

Broke At Christmas

What if you don’t have any money at Christmas? How do you cook that fabulous dinner? How do you give presents to your family and friends?

This is a tough project but maybe you can. Think about it what do you like to do?

Do you love photography? A nice photo that you take and print would be a present that would not bankrupt you.

Do you like to draw or paint? Making a painting or drawing would be wonderfully received.

Maybe, you can spare some time to do some errands or cleaning for your loved ones.

A letter written by you and hand-delivered or mailed is another thought.

Think you are a creative person. An idea will come to you.

Thank you for reading my article.

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by lindameckler9

Who is Santa Clause

Is there a real Santa Clause? Has there ever been a real Santa Clause?

Santa Clause maybe as far as looking at yourself in a mirror.

Santa Clause is fun and family.

Santa Clause makes the family Christmas experience what it is for you and your family.

You don’t need to get into a sled and fly around the world.

All you have to do is think about what will make you and your family happy.

Thank you for reading my article.

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by lindameckler9

Can I get a book agent?

I have been on the assumption for years while I was writing my numerous books that book agents were almost non-existent.

I thought the only way they would be interested in a book if it was from a criminal or somebody in the government.

In other word’s some kind of scandal.

The publishing companies years ago stopped taking manuscripts from first time authors. The slush pile was gone. But I ask you, how can you find a good author for your next best-selling book if you don’t accept a book from the slush fund.

I stopped submitting my manuscripts to a publishing company I felt it was a waste of paper, envelopes and postage.

I started listening to webinars on my phone and maybe it isn’t hopeless to get an agent.

What do you think? Frustration is the word for all authors.

When Writing a query letter

Attention: a specific person

Only words no pictures

300 words total

Hook- For first sentence

Example: Marriage can be a real killer

There is simply not enough room in a trunk for stuff and a Dentist

Description 100-150 words

Grammar and punctuation correct

Fiction

Character

Desire

Conflicts

solve problem

Non-fiction

Solve problem in your own way

My Strange Inheritance

How would you like one day to have someone knock on your door and tell you, you have inherited something?

The first thing that comes to mind is money. Wouldn’t you?

What if I tell you that it is money lots and lots and lots and lots of money but it comes with a hitch.

Ah, here is where the story gets mysterious and exciting. Yes, in my book The Strange Inheritance that is exactly what happens.

A young woman receives a knock on the door and money spills through the doorway but of course, all good things have a catch right.

Well, this book does and it is a darn good one. Read it and find out.

It’s on www.amazon.com.

Posted on April 28, 2021May 20, 2021 by lindameckler9

Relucant Royality

My newest book. A murder mystery. I’ve been watching on television like everyone else what changes are going on in England. From the passing of Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Phillip and this astounding completely fictional story took root in my brain. It takes place in a fictional country and the language spoken is German and English. Jennifer the owner of Jennifer’s Real Estate was working in her home office and waiting for her seven-year-old daughter Carol to come home from school. One knock on the door her friend and neighbor Emily. The second knock on the door has her going rigid and fainting on the living room floor. Life has changed for Jennifer. She has new challenges and can she take a country out of the dark ages into the 21^st century. It is really an intriguing murder mystery.

Thank you for reading my book.

www.lindameckler-author.artist.com

My newest book. I’ve been watching on television like everyone else what changes are going on in England. From the passing of Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Phillip and this astounding completely fictional story took root in my brain. It takes place in a fictional country and the language spoken is German and English. Jennifer the owner of Jennifer’s Real Estate was working in her home office and waiting for her seven-year-old daughter Carol to come home from school. One knock on the door her friend and neighbor Emily. The second knock on the door has her going rigid and fainting on the living room floor. Life has changed for Jennifer. She has new challenges and can she take a country out of the dark ages into the 21^st century. It is really an intriguing murder mystery.

Thank you for reading my book.