tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post5962508137715131440..comments2024-02-14T10:20:33.725+00:00Comments on Relatively Retiring: The Winter of My Content.Relatively Retiringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-19252154293994761002009-01-06T00:48:00.000+00:002009-01-06T00:48:00.000+00:00This post chocked me up and left me teary eyed, fe...This post chocked me up and left me teary eyed, feeling both sadness and inspiration. I am so glad that through your pain and that of your family, you were also able to grow in both life and spirit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-12434854253700473302008-12-27T08:33:00.000+00:002008-12-27T08:33:00.000+00:00Thank you for your kind comments, Anon - and a ver...Thank you for your kind comments, Anon - and a very Happy New Year to you.Relatively Retiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-23088949116612154842008-12-26T17:17:00.000+00:002008-12-26T17:17:00.000+00:00Wonderful writing. I have been greatly moved by yo...Wonderful writing. I have been greatly moved by your writing, and will be wishing you and your family much happiness in the new year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-14354588726269530072008-12-22T07:27:00.000+00:002008-12-22T07:27:00.000+00:00Persiflage: thank you for your comment, and for th...Persiflage: thank you for your comment, and for the introduction to your blog. I am so sorry that you are facing this challenge. Please feel free to e-mail me if a cyber-talk is of any help.Relatively Retiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-67431524194469067752008-12-21T12:50:00.000+00:002008-12-21T12:50:00.000+00:00Your musings are very thought-provoking. I face l...Your musings are very thought-provoking. I face life with a husband much older than I am, who is becoming more feeble and forgetful, and feel that our paths are similar. To be able to grow and to keep discovering the capacity for growth is wonderful.persiflagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161607100227748374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-43304339393067817132008-12-21T11:41:00.000+00:002008-12-21T11:41:00.000+00:00PPete: You know the thoughts are mutual, and the L...PPete: You know the thoughts are mutual, and the Little Lads will be home soon to join in thoughts of all the Clan, past and present.<BR/>The squirrels, rats, weasels and stoats (and I) are hoping for the return trip! Be careful in that helicopter,Relatively Retiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-2999384069182899352008-12-21T08:48:00.000+00:002008-12-21T08:48:00.000+00:00I remember the last time I saw him — it was hugs a...I remember the last time I saw him — it was hugs all round at the railway station as I left and I wondered whether I'd ever see him again. He felt so frail, and so resilient. Still I'm lucky I have those memories, unclouded by the anguish of having to see him yet not him.<BR/>I still hope another visit might be possible. And Merry Christmas to you and the lads. I think of you all, often.pohanginapetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463792721091291063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-77431435219629131492008-12-20T18:38:00.000+00:002008-12-20T18:38:00.000+00:00Thank you Jan. I appreciate your kindness is leavi...Thank you Jan. I appreciate your kindness is leaving a message. My best wishes to you.Relatively Retiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-82209591516048765892008-12-20T16:13:00.000+00:002008-12-20T16:13:00.000+00:00Very moved by your post, and I'll be thinking of y...Very moved by your post, and I'll be thinking of you on Christmas Eve.<BR/><BR/>JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-66901027873310206512008-12-20T08:40:00.000+00:002008-12-20T08:40:00.000+00:00Isabelle: Thank you, and I hope the Santa suit get...Isabelle: Thank you, and I hope the Santa suit gets full use.<BR/>Yes, the constant cycle of growth is wonderfully consoling. <BR/>I hope you all have a very happy time together.Relatively Retiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-45861108069335360132008-12-19T19:00:00.000+00:002008-12-19T19:00:00.000+00:00What can I add? Very touching indeed. I've never h...What can I add? Very touching indeed. <BR/><BR/>I've never had such an experience but I do agree about gardening: I feel it's a wonderful antidote to gloom (minor gloom, anyway). There's always something to look forward to: in my case, the spikes of crocus among the soggy brown leaves. <BR/><BR/>Happy Christmas to you too. Grown up children are wonderful, are they not? (If worrying at times.)Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-36572639690319301962008-12-19T08:06:00.000+00:002008-12-19T08:06:00.000+00:00Peregrina, HHnB, Les, Zhoen and mm: thank you all....Peregrina, HHnB, Les, Zhoen and mm: thank you all. Very much. My life has been enriched by meeting you.Relatively Retiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-11475059435412588052008-12-19T05:38:00.000+00:002008-12-19T05:38:00.000+00:00Thank you, RR. Peace and joy to you this coming se...Thank you, RR. Peace and joy to you this coming season.mmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602566764008799383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-82810381458662404732008-12-19T01:31:00.000+00:002008-12-19T01:31:00.000+00:00I can only think in cliches, and this feels way to...I can only think in cliches, and this feels way too important for a pat comment. <BR/><BR/>Thank you. I am honored to have found your writings.Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-56423523763835458782008-12-18T22:36:00.000+00:002008-12-18T22:36:00.000+00:00Wow. What mixed feelings Christmas must bring you....Wow. What mixed feelings Christmas must bring you. The living things that blossom and those that stay green this time of year continue to be a strong symbol of life and new growth at the darkest time of year. Wishing you joy and peace this season.lesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127872882510411387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-46665858508629590222008-12-18T21:33:00.000+00:002008-12-18T21:33:00.000+00:00RR, no words.............RR, no words.............herhimnbrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182397064631016552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430310340733122486.post-80415459087621892542008-12-18T20:45:00.000+00:002008-12-18T20:45:00.000+00:00This, too, like P'Pete's post a little while ago, ...This, too, like P'Pete's post a little while ago, brought tears to my eyes, R R, but how good it is to read about new growth coming out of the darkness. <BR/><BR/>I'll be thinking of you on Christmas Eve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com