guess what’s back?
or maybe never left.
fashion fad of the 70s
a mood ring
popped up on my screen
when scrolling through amazon
had one in high school
loved it
all my friends had one
we were constantly
comparing them
trying to get ours to change
to match the desired color/mood
slowly over time
our rings
broke, got lost, were given away
we returned to
just talking about
how we were feeling
not needing the rings anymore
but for a while
they were really something.
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(in case you’re wondering, i’d be in the blue range right now, relaxed and calm)
(what color would you be on the mood meter?)
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“i don’t need a moon ring, i have a face.”
-author unknown
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image credit: amazon.com
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Yes face is enough
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really says it all –
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👍🏻
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What a stroll down memory lane. Thanks, Beth! I am not sure what color my ring would be right now. What color indicates ‘suddenly feeling old’?
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might be a mix )
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I was never into fads much, but I do remember these. 🙂
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there was no avoiding them )
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I have one of those standing bitchy-looks no matter what my mood. Maybe I should get a ring to let the world know what I’m really feeling.
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hahahaha
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I always wanted a mood ring as a kid 🙂
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there’s clearly still time…)
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Mine is probably in a box …. with my pet rock!
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ha! great place for both of them )
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I remember those.My best friend’s wife had one, and became obsessed with the mood it ‘indicated’. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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isn’t it funny, we did too? )
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Normal is relative, but it ain’t no relative of mine.- A thought shared with my mother and met with laughter some years ago.
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that is hilarious
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Well, like The Young Rascals said, also so long ago, I am “Feelin’ Groovy” LOL!
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perfect for you –
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😎
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For some unexplained reason, Beth, the mere sight of a mood ring put me in a bad mood.
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I so get that )
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I don’t think the mood ring could keep up….. 😂
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we all would certainly push its limits at times…
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🌿🍃☘️🌻
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❤
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I like amethyst!
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oooh!
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💜
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How cool! I’d be somewhere between lovable and cool. But nervous on certain days (chemo related, lol). Love this, Beth! And the title! 💛
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all understandable, and thanks for ‘getting’ the title )
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💛🥰
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I have a ring like that still. 🙂
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Hard to say what it would look like on me…probably similar to my Pet Rock.
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not the most flattering but who cared? )
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A fun poem, Beth. I remember these. I also had one as a young teen. I’d say relaxed and calm too. 🙂
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I had a mood ring, but I’ve no idea what happened to it. At the moment I’m relaxed, but I’m still half asleep and pre-caffeinated.
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you are clearly in a dreamy pale haze right now and happy about it)
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I have always said that I’d lose at poker because I do not have a poker face! And my mood ring had a big honking stone and looked trashy! I’ve finally reached the age where I’m permitted to tell anyone EXACTLY how I’m feeling – and with no filters! HA HA HA
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me too, all of my emotions are right out front for all to see. I’d never be a good actress or gambler.) yes, they were certainly ugly but we loved them at the time )
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Funny you should ask… I’m in pain – my back is killing me! So, not sure what mood that would come up as…
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so sorry –
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It’s ok. I’m trying to get fit and it’s killing me! 😀
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Well that does take me back! I think I’m feeling gold…
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Nice
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Yellow. I’m getting a hip X-ray tomorrow. To get in the right attitude I’m listen to Cypress Hill, “When the shit goes down, you better be ready.” Hopefully by this time tomorrow I’ll be home. I won’t know the results, but at least I did it and maybe my Mood Ring will be green.
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Good luck 🍀!
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☘️ Thank you cousin! ’twill be a foine day if I learn I have the blessed bursitis…
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I remember those as well, although I don’t remember having one. Maybe it was more of a girl thing. And right now, I’m in the same range as you…
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Good to hear
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Although, it was already in the 80s I had one too. They were really cool!
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They were!
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Thanks for bringing back a memory. I, too, owned a mood ring, long lost.
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Isn’t it interesting how they all just disappeared over time?
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They were so much fun. We all had them as well. I love the last quote. Hahaha, it’s great and so perfect. 🙂
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true, isn’t it? )
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I remember elementary kids (usually older) wearing these to school. My mood continues to hover around where I like it to be—generally upbeat and happy.
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perfect!
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That’s so fun. I remember those well. I like that the mood rings engaged people in talking about their emotions, not something everyone grows up learning how to do. Quote is fun too.
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True! And thanks –
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Now? The darker green…I’m discombobulated
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Ha!
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I would be purple! I don’t totally feel relaxed but I’m almost there lol… I had one of these as a teen in the 90s! 🙂
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weren’t they fun?
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I remember these. How weird that I can’t remember if I had one or it was one of my sisters…
I’d definitely be in blue, right now
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Everyone knew someone who had one )
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This is true!
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Thank you, Beth…
Your quote: “i don’t need a moon ring, i have a face.” Put a much needed smile on my face. 🤗
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)))
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This brings back the same great memories!
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Wonderful
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Those were such a clever “invention.”
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yes! and so much fun –
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🙂
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I’d be in the dark green (mixed feelings). Do these rings actually work?
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