tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post4056496068203514045..comments2023-08-07T08:57:10.671-04:00Comments on Dusty Pages: Learning To Have A Different Perspective On Our OptionsLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08506026496063245730noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-33746552723764446362009-01-28T18:26:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:26:00.000-05:00Interesting interaction with Eler Beth, but she su...Interesting interaction with Eler Beth, but she sure changed her tune a lot faster than a lot of kids might have done. I do think she is very lucky in that she has a Mom who pays attention to her and acts like a Mom. I think that is a huge plus. GerryGerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771917880182186281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-1501660499641360592009-01-28T13:20:00.000-05:002009-01-28T13:20:00.000-05:00We are Mom's. We can't help it. But you know, the ...We are Mom's. We can't help it. But you know, the starving child in another country is a perspective everyone should remember and even understand. Sometimes we just have to remind ourselves and our children. <BR/>You did good~~<BR/>Rebecca~Rebecca Anne~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07689450535488470219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-16865984265842735602009-01-27T06:15:00.000-05:002009-01-27T06:15:00.000-05:00As you say yourself, Lori, we all need to vent fro...As you say yourself, Lori, we all need to vent from time to time - whether it be adults or youngsters. And sometimes we need to be bumped out of a funk, like you did with Eler Beth. Carry on as before lolADBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-57423235383865757922009-01-25T13:37:00.000-05:002009-01-25T13:37:00.000-05:00I didn't think there was a mother out there, who d...I didn't think there was a mother out there, who didn't resort to the starving kids in China tactic at one point or another. For me the first time I tried to explain to Skye what kind of life I had to hers, all I could think of is my grandparents telling me how they had to walk for miles to school.<BR/><BR/>If we try to understand for every joy there is an equal measure of sorrow...we find appreciation for even the quiet, boring days of our lives. (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-34284375328065253322009-01-25T10:08:00.000-05:002009-01-25T10:08:00.000-05:00That safe environment wraps us all now and again. ...That safe environment wraps us all now and again. <BR/><BR/>I too have used the 'starving somewhere' message ... and then, being the good Catholic school girl that I was, immediately felt guilty.<BR/><BR/>Took years to put that guilt to rest. lolKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718645722631873821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-33614773604293260142009-01-24T20:09:00.000-05:002009-01-24T20:09:00.000-05:00Hey Mom, whatever works! lolThere are times we all...Hey Mom, whatever works! lol<BR/>There are times we all need to "blow off a little steam", get discouraged, bored, frustrated, worried. One of the great things about writing in a journal is the perspective you get from writing and even going back and reading it over. Another, Better notion is that we are fortunate enough to write and read in a community such as this-where you are accepted, listened to(or read..), commiserated with and understood. How great is that? Just think of all the poor people that don't have the base of support we have here!<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you and to Eler Beth. <BR/>LeighLeigh/BlueDragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207239311719933452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-16492202274964528282009-01-24T20:04:00.000-05:002009-01-24T20:04:00.000-05:00I still live in my own head! Everyone knows me her...I still live in my own head! Everyone knows me here, so I am safe here. The next time I go back east I will get your number. I could have used a few more breaks.<BR/>Kellisober white womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538349921465953554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-25882811936703011642009-01-24T18:03:00.000-05:002009-01-24T18:03:00.000-05:00Boy Lori did this bring back memories of my pushin...Boy Lori did this bring back memories of my pushing my mom to the point that she had to give me one of "those" talks. Yep, I lost the attitude pretty quick too. You are an awesome mom, Eler Beth is lucky to have such a wonderful mother.<BR/><BR/>I was never bored as a child. I was an only child but my grandmother told me in later years, she would stand at my bedroom door and I would be talking and talking to my stuffed toys and she would have sworn there were other kids in there with me. I have a vivid imagination and never find myself bored, maybe restless sometimes but not bored.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177123397341454032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-61209812846833219572009-01-24T14:38:00.000-05:002009-01-24T14:38:00.000-05:00Oh, I loved my paper dolls when I was a girl. My ...Oh, I loved my paper dolls when I was a girl. My dad was in the military so a lot of my youth is a blur due to living so many different places, but I loved the memories you brought back to me. Never doubt that you are a good mom Lori. It shows, big time.<BR/>Hugs, JoyceJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04868920753749973881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-80605049368501781012009-01-24T14:11:00.000-05:002009-01-24T14:11:00.000-05:00Good job MOM!You also brought back many memories o...Good job MOM!<BR/><BR/>You also brought back many memories of paper cut out dolls...how I loved them as a child.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, RoseRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718940729278446028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-17720805342877321712009-01-24T13:18:00.000-05:002009-01-24T13:18:00.000-05:00Great entry :-)I had a spectacular imagination as ...Great entry :-)<BR/><BR/>I had a spectacular imagination as a kid as well, and I hope my kids end up the same way. There is nothing like being able to entertain yourself for hours simply using the thoughts in your head.Stephanie @ dirtandlace.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668624745775586963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-14960456096950791012009-01-24T11:24:00.000-05:002009-01-24T11:24:00.000-05:00Lori, thanks for the link, but thanks even more fo...Lori, thanks for the link, but thanks even more for this entry! It made me laugh and get teary-eyed at the same time. (Ken could only shake his head.)<BR/><BR/>Eler Beth is a smart girl. I believe she took what you said to heart, and will file it away in her memory banks. I hope that if she finds herself one day thinking, "I'm bored," she'll replay your speech in her mind. :)<BR/><BR/>I especially liked the part about "if they HAVE a door." Nice touch. [grin]<BR/><BR/>Seriously, a good reminder for us all, to keep our inner censor vigilant so it will keep us from complaining when we really have no right to do so.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, Beth<BR/><BR/>P.S. I hope your weekend is totally NON-boring!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-60619611185134286852009-01-24T11:14:00.000-05:002009-01-24T11:14:00.000-05:00Occassionally we need to provide an attitude adjus...Occassionally we need to provide an attitude adjustment, and if it is not over used, then it can have a profound impact like yours seemed to.<BR/><BR/>As for the 401K, I look at is as a great time to be buying, and that it will go back up over time, it is just that we have to be patient and think in years, not months.Ken Richeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425810816600512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-30830821817887485732009-01-24T10:50:00.000-05:002009-01-24T10:50:00.000-05:00My parents used the "Starving in Ethiopia" speech,...My parents used the "Starving in Ethiopia" speech, lol. Now that post brought back a memory. I guess each of us at some point forget ourselves and how good we really got it. Good post.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08169351807635461550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-12742586231875380362009-01-24T06:57:00.000-05:002009-01-24T06:57:00.000-05:00It is nice having a place to vent, isn't it? Like...It is nice having a place to vent, isn't it? Like you, I had an imagination when I was a kid and I knew how to use it. I lived among pioneers and Indians (in my mind).<BR/><BR/>I like that phrase "boredom is not an option".Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-37585131917211842202009-01-24T01:13:00.000-05:002009-01-24T01:13:00.000-05:00OH, one more thing. I am visiting Sedona tomorrow ...OH, one more thing. I am visiting Sedona tomorrow for the weekend. If you have a geography lesson, have her look that up and I'll keep my eyes open for fox and deer. I'll take pictures and send them to you. AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15860974404661565529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225203010745437385.post-21749655117168734382009-01-24T01:12:00.000-05:002009-01-24T01:12:00.000-05:00Lori, You are just the BEST MOM! Don't doubt your...Lori, You are just the BEST MOM! Don't doubt yourself. Eler Beth is growning up. I hope to visit ya'll again before summer. AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15860974404661565529noreply@blogger.com