tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post5840402887564715824..comments2024-03-28T23:06:10.904-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: Sometimes We Can't Help But CryMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-65237103265083543662020-11-22T21:32:29.750-05:002020-11-22T21:32:29.750-05:00I am so lucky, Ellen. And I know it. For the visit...I am so lucky, Ellen. And I know it. For the visits and for all the love. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-20085368682823031072020-11-22T21:32:01.863-05:002020-11-22T21:32:01.863-05:00We are entitled assholes. I have to admit to being...We are entitled assholes. I have to admit to being one of them. At least part of the time. <br />I'm sure that we cannot maintain that level of adrenalin for long but I know that our body tries and in doing so, burns itself out. Very unhealthy for all of us. <br />I was always terrified of chickens too because when I was a child, my best friend's family kept a flock and their rooster would chase us and peck at us. I have come to discover that most roosters are not nearly that aggressive. Pecky's pecking yesterday was about the most scary thing any of my chickens have ever done and it was pretty innocent, really. She wasn't looking to attack, just to eat. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-87743733241870045692020-11-22T21:27:17.934-05:002020-11-22T21:27:17.934-05:00I thought the same thing about the chickens and se...I thought the same thing about the chickens and seagulls yesterday! As soon as the food came out, they came running. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-77535760365867673332020-11-22T21:26:45.273-05:002020-11-22T21:26:45.273-05:00I have lost all respect for Republicans. Not that ...I have lost all respect for Republicans. Not that I had much to begin with. <br />Isn't this weather crazy? Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-63398885082695022432020-11-22T21:25:43.992-05:002020-11-22T21:25:43.992-05:00It's warm here, even for us. Another source of...It's warm here, even for us. Another source of constant, underlying anxiety- the climate is definitely changing. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-12539359074715115622020-11-22T21:24:51.282-05:002020-11-22T21:24:51.282-05:00Frances is smart. As hard as it is, I know she is ...Frances is smart. As hard as it is, I know she is making the right choices for her baby and for herself. <br />Bless her and all of the families having to make these choices. <br />Gibson was a bit traumatized but I think he'll survive. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-34687173582177865652020-11-22T21:23:29.385-05:002020-11-22T21:23:29.385-05:00If we were able to add up all of the small and lar...If we were able to add up all of the small and large things that we are missing out on due to this virus, we would be amazed. And not in a good way. No matter how we try to make do as best we can, there is still so much that we are losing and have lost. <br />Will we ever make it all up? I doubt it. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-58881292200695950292020-11-22T21:22:04.407-05:002020-11-22T21:22:04.407-05:00I know- I don't really fear that Owen and Gibs...I know- I don't really fear that Owen and Gibson and Maggie will forget me but I do fear that they won't feel that I am involved in their lives the way I used to be and think that I don't care about them as much as I used to. It's the most horrible thing. <br />Lily is a very, very caring and loving mother and I'm sure that that's where Maggie has gotten her ability to love. She knocks me out.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-48928344282665242312020-11-22T21:19:06.589-05:002020-11-22T21:19:06.589-05:00Thank you, e. I appreciate you so.Thank you, e. I appreciate you so.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-88793990690190661892020-11-22T21:18:41.537-05:002020-11-22T21:18:41.537-05:00As Susan said, this is heartbreaking. And beautifu...As Susan said, this is heartbreaking. And beautiful at the same time. May your journey be safe. I'll be thinking of you. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-39649678298351973662020-11-22T21:13:45.127-05:002020-11-22T21:13:45.127-05:00We muddle. You are right. We are trying to find th...We muddle. You are right. We are trying to find the path without much light. <br />Not surprisingly, there is much stumbling. And yet, we have to keep going. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10291881687626555892020-11-22T21:12:43.642-05:002020-11-22T21:12:43.642-05:00I know! I think that shows a very advanced amount ...I know! I think that shows a very advanced amount of empathy for a child her age. She is a sweet girl. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-69191610061694196582020-11-22T21:12:02.761-05:002020-11-22T21:12:02.761-05:00When I get out of bed in the morning I think, &quo...When I get out of bed in the morning I think, "Damn. I have to get up again." This is not healthy. <br />Fuck. The. Virus. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-33848847524933493862020-11-22T21:11:24.649-05:002020-11-22T21:11:24.649-05:00Well, Jessie played with a little hair gel in Augu...Well, Jessie played with a little hair gel in August's hair. <br />Thanksgiving IS just another day. <br />Pass the blue pills. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-72206136858021372672020-11-22T21:10:36.246-05:002020-11-22T21:10:36.246-05:00I know what you mean but dance, sometimes we must....I know what you mean but dance, sometimes we must. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-79575301930939828332020-11-22T18:13:27.103-05:002020-11-22T18:13:27.103-05:00You are lucky to spend time with your grandchildre...You are lucky to spend time with your grandchildren and I enjoy the love that shines through your stories about your visits with them.<br />Thanks!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-75471140189402678522020-11-22T16:47:51.366-05:002020-11-22T16:47:51.366-05:00I read an interesting article in the Atlantic, I t...I read an interesting article in the Atlantic, I think, about the virus fatigue - that the fight or flight instinct cannot be maintained for a prolonged length of time. However, I think about 70 million of us are just entitled assholes who think they should do whatever they want (and yes, that Venn diagram would be just a circle ;) <br /> And while I admit to being a city slicker, that story about poor Gibson is why I'm terrified of chickens. obscurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284137683857237998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-6123413296813430552020-11-22T16:17:23.766-05:002020-11-22T16:17:23.766-05:00just reading this almost broke MY heart, Debby. T...just reading this almost broke MY heart, Debby. Truly. <br />Susan MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-43555695991737997762020-11-22T12:02:15.564-05:002020-11-22T12:02:15.564-05:00It's so cute that Maggie is looking out for he...It's so cute that Maggie is looking out for her cousins. Miss Pecky must be part seagull, stealing cheese toast that way!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-17430070047793282522020-11-22T10:08:37.298-05:002020-11-22T10:08:37.298-05:00fucking virus, yes, but more so fucking trump and ...fucking virus, yes, but more so fucking trump and fucking republicans for refusing to do anything about it. <br /><br />yep, t-shirt, shorts, and bare feet here too. and I think I have the same sandals Gibson has.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-71809476700886436012020-11-22T08:38:50.932-05:002020-11-22T08:38:50.932-05:00I can't believe you're in T-shirts and fli...I can't believe you're in T-shirts and flip flops. While it's glorious here it's "nippy" to say the least. 8°C (46°F). Still I like it. And you're right. Fucking virus!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-50718321351653475672020-11-22T05:12:21.215-05:002020-11-22T05:12:21.215-05:00I wish more parents were as protective of their fa...I wish more parents were as protective of their families as Lily clearly is - even as this endless virus becomes so very tiresome. Thanksgiving and Christmas ought to be more or less cancelled this year to save lives and stop the spread. With our Frances reaching the end of her pregnancy, it would be awful if she caught COVID-19 right now so she is coming to the conclusion that it's best to remain isolated over the festive period. After all, the virus will not be taking a break. I hope that Gibson was not too traumatised by the vicious chicken attack. Poor lad!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-49090236619238268512020-11-22T04:23:16.223-05:002020-11-22T04:23:16.223-05:00Yeah. My son got upset the other day - he's no...Yeah. My son got upset the other day - he's not enjoying contact free rugby traning, it just highlights all the bits he's not good at, makes him feel un-useful and isn't fun, and stops him being able to do all the bits he *Was* good at that help him feel like he's contributing. Though he worries it's just his brain telling him negative stuff. He teared up talking about how he'd just started really enjoying it, finally, and then Covid messed everything up. I know it's not a life or death thing, but it's stopping his development, screwing up his fitness and self-esteem... it's tough. Jo from Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659043092649439060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-7728456223181308922020-11-22T04:06:04.430-05:002020-11-22T04:06:04.430-05:00What a loving little girl Magnolia is....she must ...What a loving little girl Magnolia is....she must get it from her Grandma! I see my youngest grandson most weeks, only for a walk at the moment, though they did used to come to the house before our latest lockdown. I have only seen the " big grands"( 10 and 8) about 3 times since March. I used to get them from school several times a week prior to that and I fear they will forget me.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-53119060984035108182020-11-21T23:27:16.928-05:002020-11-21T23:27:16.928-05:00Maggie is so sweet and trying to love people from ...Maggie is so sweet and trying to love people from afar. Clever girl. Wishing you a sweet night.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.com