Victoria Ponders

When You Crack Yourself Up: Emily Dickinson Style

Greetings, friends –

We made it to Wednesday (it IS Wednesday, right?).  I love my full and busy life and I’m grateful to the sweet folks who add humor and insight, daily.  Still, I can be my own sideshow attraction…and I know it. 

I crave time to noodle, ponder and think…about nothing and everything…but I often end up sabotaging my own ‘quiet time’ as my eyes lock onto, like a tractor beam, the unfinished this or that around the house (especially stacks of inspiration on my desk).

Just when I needed it, this gem from Emily Dickinson appeared…peering out from the aforementioned messy desk:

Today, I’m going to attempt to focus.  One task at a time without my customary swirl.  Wish me luck and if you see me wandering with a lantern, send me home. 😉

Vicki ❤

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Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

50 responses to “When You Crack Yourself Up: Emily Dickinson Style”

  1. R. Arthur Russell Avatar
    R. Arthur Russell

    Thank you for sharing, Victoria. I always wish you great fortune–health, wealth, and happiness brimming.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Wow – Art – thank you so much! Does it sound too trite to say “all the same to you”? Truly – sending those good vibrations your way…. here they come! 😉

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      1. R. Arthur Russell Avatar
        R. Arthur Russell

        No, it doesn’t sound trite at all! Thank you! 🙏🧡🙂

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          🥰

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  2. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    Maybe Emily Dickinson will meet Diogenes! Tractor beams? Might you be a Star Trek fan?

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Dr. Stein! You caught my ‘Easter egg’! Yes, yes, yes. Hubby and I are SO enjoying the latest “Picard” on Paramount…we love all incarnations of Star Trek but getting the gang back together from the “Next Generation” era is so much fun. 😉 Thanks for the smiles!

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      1. drgeraldstein Avatar
        drgeraldstein

        Live long and prosper, Vicki! 🖖

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Oh my!!! I had no idea there was an emoji for that! You’ve made my day! 🥰

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          1. drgeraldstein Avatar
            drgeraldstein

            Ah! But there’s more about the origin of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyiWkWcR86I

            Just five minutes, but especially interesting if you are a fan who has never seen or heard it.

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Thank you so much! I just watched the video…and I loved it…I had no idea…”Shin” …a letter in the Hebrew alphabet became the Vulcan creating. I can’t wait to share this with a couple of other Trekkie friends…and fans of the beloved Leonard Nimoy…my hubby and best friend Linda will love this clip. Many thanks for sharing, Dr. Stein. 💕

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  3. Deb Avatar
    Deb

    Vicki if I see you out wandering with a lantern I will be astounded with mouth hanging open that you managed to make it all the way to Washington in such a short time and on foot, but yes- I will gladly point you in the right direction, hand you a bottle of water and a snack and send you on your way home 😉

    I love that quote btw, and can relate. Good luck with that focus thing…

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Deb, Deb, Deb…your comment just made me laugh out loud…in a big way. I’m still sitting around in my robe and fuzzy slippers…and if you found me, miraculously, wandering in your neck of the woods, I would be ever-so grateful for directions, water, snacks – maybe a warm blanket. You’re the best! Thanks for the smiles! 🥰🤣🥰

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    2. Wynne Leon Avatar
      Wynne Leon

      Oh, I love this response, Deb! I’m laughing all over again. If Vicki makes it to Washington, let’s have a party before she leaves!

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      1. Deb Avatar
        Deb

        Sounds like a plan, then we can send her walking off into the sunset (oops, I guess that would be sunrise wouldn’t it) with her lantern in hand which of course she then wouldn’t need! I seem to be overthinking today don’t I 😉

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        1. Wynne Leon Avatar
          Wynne Leon

          ❤ ❤ ❤

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  4. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Diogenes would be proud! 🔦

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL — yes, that whole lantern in broad daylight business…oh my! Thanks for the giggle, Michael! 🤣😉🤣

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  5. Bruce @ walkingoffthechessboard Avatar
    Bruce @ walkingoffthechessboard

    At one time, I was led to believe being able to multi-task was a necessary skill set for success at work. Later, I was led to believe humans can really only do well at a singular task if we are just focused upon it. It sounds to me like the people “leading me” need the lanterns! Good luck, Vicki!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks for the encouragement along with a smile, Bruce! That’s almost better than a literal ‘lantern’, I say! 😎😉😎

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  6. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    What a great and fun post for a Wednesday morning. I’m so grateful that you share your lantern with me!! 🙂 ❤ ❤

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Sure thing…but like Deb, will you point me in the right direction (LOL – whatever THAT is) if you find me wandering? I could use a navigator…🤣

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  7. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    Brilliant and funny post. Just out of a 3 hour meeting. My head is spinning … maybe I need your lantern to help with focus and direction … but maybe not across the water

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL — well, if you venture out to ‘cross the pond’ let me know…I’m in the Midwest…we might need some East Coast blogging buddies to keep a look out for you. Wear your galoshes and look for a sturdy boat! Seriously, though — sorry to hear about a 3-hour meeting. That’s a lot. Hope you take a few moments to breathe and reset. xo! 💕

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      1. Brenda Avatar
        Brenda

        Shut down the pc … it was 5pm … and made a cup of tea

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          There you go! Enjoy! xo! 🥰

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      2. Brenda Avatar
        Brenda

        And catching up with my blogging buddies 💕 😘

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Well, yes…we are all good distractions for one another, aren’t we? xo! 💕

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  8. E.A. Wickham Avatar
    E.A. Wickham

    I used to approach my writing time like you. Dishes had to be done, dust bunnies under the beds erased, laundry done. Now that the kids are out of the house there isn’t nearly as much housework to do! I have a much harder time making up excuses. I think I need a lantern too!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL — thanks for the giggle. Yes — dust bunnies, grout that needs to be cleaned…funny how I can find endless “other” things to do. Good to know you’ll keep me company, Elizabeth, as we wander. I’ll get a two-pack of lanterns for us. xo! 🥰

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  9. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    “Wandering with a lantern” – I hope I find you in our pasture dancing in the Texas wildflowers, for I shall join you! For life is short, and we will put off “focus” for another day!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh, Mary! That sounds delightful…whether you find me amidst the wildflowers or we meet in the middle! And…Cheers to “focusing” being overrated. You’re the best! ❤️

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  10. Jane Fritz Avatar
    Jane Fritz

    Love the Emily Dickinson quote, Vicki!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Jane! 😉❤️😉

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  11. Esoterica Avatar
    Esoterica

    “It IS Wednesday, right?” I just came out of an 11-hour day and I’m feeling that! Hope you found some focus or, if you you wasted the day wondering with your lantern, I hope you at least found some interesting trinkets along the way. 😘

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh…it WAS an interesting day. Maybe blogging fodder for the future…the highs, the lows, the unexpected delights and disappointments. Maybe I need a brighter bulb…in my lantern? And…here’s hoping you have a restful night…11 hour day, you say? I will stop complaining…right now! 😘😉😘

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      1. Esoterica Avatar
        Esoterica

        It was audit day and, thankfully, no finding, so a good day! Long, but good. 😊 I’m so looking forward to seeing all that blogging fodder come to fruition!

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          LOL…maybe you shouldn’t encourage the crazy lady! Hugs to you! 🥰

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          1. Esoterica Avatar
            Esoterica

            And a big hug right back!! 🥰

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Got it! 🥰

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  12. Markus + Micah Avatar
    Markus + Micah

    Oh, this is lovely! Thank you for sharing. I can relate to you easily, how come it is too easy to take ourselves to the backburner? We definitely deserve better.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Great question, Markus + Micah — I wish I knew the answer! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your fun comment. Let’s all try to do better, eh? Deserve better, indeed! 😊

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  13. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    Oh what a wonderful quote and a funny post! Got anymore of those lanterns? I think I need about 100 over here! 😆 i wish you well on focusing. It’s a challenge. Sending some positive thoughts and even some simple grace your way!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL – I think I’ll start buying my lanterns in multiples, so I have plenty to share with my friends…AND so I’ll have company in my ‘wandering’. Thanks for the giggle, Brian! 😉

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  15. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    I’m reading this on Thursday because the swirl of Wednesday took me away from blogland. Now I’m attempting to focus backward to what I missed whilst moving forward. Not sure I’m up to this challenge.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I don’t know how you could be…up to the challenge…dear one. 😘I’m dizzy from your description of the swirl. Hope things slow down for you a bit. ❤️xo!

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  16. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
    Todd Fulginiti

    Paragraph #2 is so relatable. If I enjoy and am inspired by my work projects, and I need fun and inspiration in my life, then why not just work all time?
    Well, I tried it and it doesn’t quite work at least for me 🤦🏼‍♂️🙃

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh gosh…I hear you. And I can’t imagine what that’s like for musicians. Don’t you always have music running through your heads/hearts? 😉😎😉

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      1. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
        Todd Fulginiti

        Haha usually but it if it’s music I’m not working on at the time it seems like total leisure. 😎

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          😎😉😎

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