I have just re-read your wise words. And, now that the excitement has died down, I'm hoping others will do the same. I'm hoping that they find a way, as you have, to sit back on their front porches, and reflect....discovering that, in their hearts, if they look deep enough, they will find new values and, seek to further enjoyment of them rather than be bogged down in unfortunate past happenings.
I, too, love my front porch.....the view.....outward AND inward is far-reaching. I also enjoy the enrichment I experience from knowing both you and Jackie.
Brent: You've got it, my friernd....THAT's the right way to get high. Excellent first Blog....I want to see more....I like your thinking.
Don't let it discourage you that not many seem to post replies to Blogs. You'll find that there IS high readership.....and, you may get some mail in your mailbox. There are times when I post a Thread reminding folks that I have created another Blog...you may want to do that yourself.
You realize, of course, that you worked it all out yourself.....Time marches on for all of us...sometimes faster than we wish, but, keep that wonderful thought in your head at all times,
You DO have the best of both worlds......enjoy it while you can.!
Girl....you've gone and done it again. I like to wait to read your blogs til I have the time to REALLY read and appreciate your talents.
Frankly, I think those who find fault with us because we are aware of our talents, and endeavor to expand our mind daily, simply haven't realized that we also accept and are comfortable with our faults. They are also, part of what makes us who we are.
You got me, my friend, I had to look up "lacunae". You can bet I'm happy I have them, because I KNOW you're NEVER too old to learn.
I'm no expert, hon, but sometimes just giving up all those new fangled diets and eating in moderation works the best. When it comes to any of our systems acting up, it's best to get the guidance of a doctor, though.
I wish you luck. Weight gain has always been a royal battle for me...since giving up smoking. I just keep 3 sizes of clothing on hand. (And, sometimes, a box of Girl Scout Cookies!)
Don, You HAVE a way with words. Though I've never driven one of the "big" ones, I have driven trucks and buses. I can identify with some of those sounds. Spent hours and miles on the road...but, it's different on tour.
Why can ya take Jackson along on some of your runs? It's been done before!
There's no part 3 to this one, hon, but there are several more to come. I just get side-tracked by my "Murphy's Law" life!
Yup, we are related....don't you feel that most writers are.... It's just that some of them are more closely related than others....You and Jackson feel like real close relatives. Thanks for all your encouragement. Fondly,
Dear ICE......What a lovely tribute to your sister.......I don't have a sister, so I cannot know that love between two sisters...but, I can understand that you have pain.
A year has passed, probably not quickly, but it has passed. The empty place in your heart will remain forever, the the pain from the wound will subside. I'm so glad that you have Brian at your side to kiss away that pain and be there to comfort you from now on.
I ran into the same problem with my blogs. Now I go into the Forums and post a thread telling everyone that I've added a new blog on and suggest they go over to check it out when they get a chance.
I notice that this has generated more interest in my blogs and in commenting. I don't blog specifically for the comments, but it sure does life my spirits when they do. Of course, I haven't received any negative comments....YET.
Try posting a reminder on Forums and see what happens. May I also suggest that, instead of making sweeping statements, and continuous negativity, try pointing out that it is not necessarily "a fact", but "your opinion", soften the negativity with humor. These are just a few pointers that I offered when conducting writing seminars.
Wow...I LIKE your words. I'm so sorry that I am so late in finding them and reading them, but I know that late is better than never.
Of course I pointed my finger...and, of course, 3 fingers pointed back at me. I also realized how surprised I was. I guess I don't point my finger very much these days. It feels good.
Hey, congrats on stopping smoking. I can't remember the year I stopped, but it was right after one of my dear high school friends died of cancer...and when my children came to me, crying that I was all they had and they wanted me to live. (Something like that is sure a good motivator.!)
May I borrow a phrase from you...."If I must vent, I shape the feelings into words without a target and send them forth, a testament to feeling and to pain." I think that is what I already do, but I like the way you say it.
I'm new...I want to have fun.....I love to read your words......Please don't pack up your words and take them home. Let's stay. Give others time to find us and join us.... We can follow our own advice...show the warriers that we are looking for love, not war.
It seems a bit like terrorism...if we back away, we give them room to move in and take over. I don't have all the answers, but I'm sure willing to try.
Just think....for all these years I NEVER thought of a cup of tea like you have just described it. Now, I promise to savor my cup of tea in the manner in which you have just poured it.
And, by the way, you're right about the Russian Tea Room. I went there with my Mom, many years ago. It was a delightful experience.
If knowing someone else cares will help...please know that I CARE.!
If I had anything I would call advice, I'd suggest that you concentrate on your son's wedding. One of the happiest days in my memory was knowing that my son had found someone he knew would make him happy... It's many years now, and it looks like he really did make the right decision.
Many of us have "unfinished business" with those who have passed away. Sometimes it never "finishes". Don't push it, don't dwell on it...just let nature take its course.
It will all work out in the end....because you have BND at your side as you are at his.
And, with that, I step back and look for some hilarious things you two have probably written today while I was doing housework.
I have no Advice to give you, but as an International Tour Director for over 35 years.....I can only think of ONE case where a gal on one of my trips met someone and fell in love. They eventually married....he learned English and moved here to the US. No, the marriage didn't last....Who knows why.
Having been single for all these years, I understand what you say and possibly how you feel. While preserving my sanity and my upbeat outlook on life, I have traveled all over the world...to investigate and discover new things. A long distance love? who knows...actually, it's a bit frightening...simply because of what you have portrayed above. REAL love comes from constant companionship...not just chemistry across the room....that's just a start.!
Several months ago, a younger man, right here in town, convinced me to take a chance and discover. I, as you, did so. And, discovered that what he helped me to feel was, as you have stated...amazing. I cannot go back, and, after he quit his job, left town and disappeared off the face of this earth...without explanation...I WAS tempted to bash....until I realized the precious gift he gave me....And, he will never know!
Take your vacation, explore, but don't look so hard for that special someone that you forget to get the most out of what you are seeing. I truly believe your odds may be better in forums like these...or, even in the grocery store.
Well, I guess some of this WAS advice, after all. As someone who has been there, done that, I understand....and I wish you the best.
Been there....done that......it's AWFUL. However, not hopeless. I have some thoughts. I'll Email ya.....I CARE. And, all is NOT lost....I've lived long enough to make it to the other side!!! You will, too!
The only thing you can do is EXACTLY what you're doing...You said, "Be there...Support him, Hold him...Listen to him." I'll bet that's ALL he wants from you at this time....
And ya know what, sweetie,He's a good man, he'll figure it out....and, you being there with him is what's gonna give him the strength he needs to resolve the issue! Mark my words.
You hang in there...just keep on doing what you're doing.
You already know I'm here....you can usually find me over with the "Old" folks....The Older Set Forum. However, I check back and forth to read everyone's posts!.
Have I told you lately that I LOVE .....your warmth and sincerity....AND, how much I'd love to hear the tunes. Do you have any plans for a CD????? It would be exciting to sit back and listen to the voice of a friend.
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RE: Lost and Loving it... (An ignorant person's ode to
Dear Don:I have just re-read your wise words. And, now that the excitement has died down, I'm hoping others will do the same. I'm hoping that they find a way, as you have, to sit back on their front porches, and reflect....discovering that, in their hearts, if they look deep enough, they will find new values and, seek to further enjoyment of them rather than be bogged down in unfortunate past happenings.
I, too, love my front porch.....the view.....outward AND inward is far-reaching. I also enjoy the enrichment I experience from knowing both you and Jackie.
Fondly,
JUDY