tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post8203209301927522849..comments2023-10-26T04:07:51.573-07:00Comments on Small Reflections: Fun Monday #3 Memorable Moments & Morestorytellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-33114189839431234022008-05-16T07:31:00.000-07:002008-05-16T07:31:00.000-07:00MPJ – Finding your comment here this morning promp...<B>MPJ</B> – Finding your comment here this morning prompted me to ‘revisit’ this post myself and that was fun … so thanks! As for our relationship, the only down side is that she’s so far away making ‘seeing’ one another challenging. My friends continually suggest ‘Skype’ … but we’d each need to either buy new computers with cameras (or attach cameras to our existing laptops) and she’d need to get over her ‘absolute aversion’ to using ‘electronic’ devices. I guess I’m grateful she’s willing to use the cell phone regularly. <BR/>Thanks for stopping by ;--)<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-64367041682765214322008-05-15T23:38:00.000-07:002008-05-15T23:38:00.000-07:00I love that your sister calls you from the mall. ...I love that your sister calls you from the mall. It sounds like you have such a wonderful relationship.Mary P Jones (MPJ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10251787926841410344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-48874028418367261142008-05-01T07:26:00.000-07:002008-05-01T07:26:00.000-07:00Patience – Ah … yez, that I am! I almost missed y...<B>Patience</B> – Ah … yez, that I am! I almost missed your comment here but am delighted that I didn’t because I’ve just visited your last two Fun Monday posts and found them both entertaining. Thanks so much for visiting Small Reflections. I look forward to future visits to your blog.<BR/><BR/>Hope you’re having a wonderful week.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-87996227576430102832008-04-27T08:35:00.000-07:002008-04-27T08:35:00.000-07:00A close relationship with a dear sister, and a lif...A close relationship with a dear sister, and a lifetime of memories from teaching = a life well spent! Toss in great friends for future times and it looks like you are living well.Patience-pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13262203054740351060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-62623266149299891732008-04-24T18:00:00.000-07:002008-04-24T18:00:00.000-07:00Lisa Marie – I suppose so. I really enjoyed every...<B>Lisa Marie</B> – I suppose so. I really enjoyed every one of those years … and I love being ‘happily retired’ now ;--) <BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-33062482427624432402008-04-23T13:01:00.000-07:002008-04-23T13:01:00.000-07:0034 years as a teacher! Wow that's an accomplishme...34 years as a teacher! Wow that's an accomplishment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-33901583698663764492008-04-23T08:06:00.000-07:002008-04-23T08:06:00.000-07:00Pamela – Hahahah … I do relate to this!!! I alway...<B>Pamela</B> – Hahahah … I do relate to this!!! I always crack up when I hear a toilet ‘flush’ on the other end of the cell phone line. Public restrooms are especially hilarious because they’re LOUD and echo ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Karen</B> – Thanks … and YES!!! I feel soooooo blessed to be living the life I lead these days.<BR/><BR/><B>Thanks to both of you for sharing your thoughts</B> belatedly on my Fun Monday post. I had fun revisiting it this morning!<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-23359543009173373372008-04-23T07:53:00.000-07:002008-04-23T07:53:00.000-07:00What a wonderful list! And it just keeps getting b...What a wonderful list! And it just keeps getting better, doesn't it!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182248478422009913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-56339911682399266032008-04-22T22:10:00.000-07:002008-04-22T22:10:00.000-07:00I have conversations by phone with my sisters in t...I have conversations by phone with my sisters in the oddest places (the bathtub for instance) and miss the one who is gone.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Reading and Gardening call me, too.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-16508341016796662952008-04-22T12:15:00.000-07:002008-04-22T12:15:00.000-07:00Mama Zen – So … did ya call … and have a wonderful...<B>Mama Zen</B> – So … did ya call … and have a wonderful phone visit? I certainly HOPE so!!!<BR/><BR/><B>Sayre</B> – I’m happy you & your mom are close. My mom died when I was just 44 and I miss her even now.<BR/><BR/><B>Aoj & the Lurchers</B> – Yes they are … and it’s certainly worth the time and energy it takes to cultivate and maintain friendships in our lives.<BR/><BR/><B>Jennifer</B> – I’m not sure how it works for ‘moms’ who stay home with their kids. My sister has friends she made when her kids were young …(from ‘Mommy & Me classes and the neighborhood)… but also from her days as a teacher …(like me). Some folks keep friends from their youth, but I’ve totally lost track of friends from my childhood and high school days. I do think it’s important to fill your life up as you ‘parent’ your kids because kids learn from what we DO … not always from what we say.<BR/><BR/><B>Betty</B> – What a nice compliment! (can you see my big smile as I type?) You’re right about the time it takes to create these posts. Fortunately I’ve HAD time recently, but I don’t always. This was the first time I created Tuesday’s post on Monday afternoon rather than in the morning when I got up. <BR/><BR/><B>IamwhoIam</B> – Hmmm … no ‘book’ to ‘tour with’ yet … though I’ve certainly got a STACK of journals waiting to be ‘mined’ for gems to share. <BR/><BR/><B>Alison</B> – Thanks so much for your kind feedback. I’m glad you enjoy a good relationship with your sister-in-law ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Joyce</B> – I appreciate you stopping by today …(especially now that I know what you’ve been doing and how tired you must be)… and I hope you’re cutting yourself some slack. We all have times when we need to pull back and it seems as though YOU need some ‘down time’ right now more than anything else. The blogs will be there when you’re rested and refreshed.<BR/><BR/><B>Greatfullivin</B> – Thanks so much for your a lovely response to my post today ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Tina</B> – I’m happy to know you and your sister share such a close bond. Thanks for you feedback.<BR/><BR/><B>I'm delighted to find your comments this afternoon.</B> I'm taking a break for lunch after walking Molly ... and have been visiting Heads or Tails participants this morning. It's challenging to keep up ... but fun to meet new folks and visit with familiar friends too. Hope you're having a wonderful week.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-78250786530225294732008-04-22T10:12:00.000-07:002008-04-22T10:12:00.000-07:00Storyteller,I enjoyed your Monday memorable moment...Storyteller,<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your Monday memorable moments and more. I was especially touched by your entry about your sister. My sister, Tara, lives on the other side of the country, but that distance is not an obstacle to our very close friendship. She is my best friend and thanks to the modern day gadgets you mentioned on your list, we are able to keep in touch at the spur of the moment! <BR/><BR/>Lovely post! :-)<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>TinaTina Coruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213204013140850537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-21300565478884794902008-04-22T09:51:00.000-07:002008-04-22T09:51:00.000-07:00Oh...how I enjoyed reading about these memorable m...Oh...how I enjoyed reading about these memorable moments in your life! You certainly have the disposition to have been an amazing educator. It sounds like you are surrounded by beautiful lasting friendships, including your sis. The writers retreats sound like great learning experiences..., and who wouldn't love Maui?? Sounds like a life well lived! Hugs!Greatfullivinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772782490246084740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-57669554561336316972008-04-21T22:28:00.000-07:002008-04-21T22:28:00.000-07:00I very much enjoyed your list of memorable moments...I very much enjoyed your list of memorable moments. I don't think I'll get to do much of a post today, since I'm exhausted from a busy day at work, then moving my mom from the extended care facility where she was for two weeks, back to her assisted living home, which is ever so much nicer.<BR/><BR/>So I'm thankful about that. Just sorry I can't really blog, due to tiredness. I will try to do something nice tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>I just stopped by your place to see what you had to say. :)Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201951577572323343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-21103408030815005692008-04-21T21:13:00.000-07:002008-04-21T21:13:00.000-07:00I love this post...I have always wished for a sist...I love this post...I have always wished for a sister, but I am blessed with a wonderful sis in law. Thank you for all your years of teaching...I am sure you have made a difference in many people's lives.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609471622265969310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-66785438310862208122008-04-21T18:03:00.000-07:002008-04-21T18:03:00.000-07:00So when might we see a Storytellers Book tour? So...So when might we see a Storytellers Book tour? Sound as if you are enjoying your friend filled life.IamwhoIamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193628465030544663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-33089214476879325832008-04-21T16:39:00.000-07:002008-04-21T16:39:00.000-07:00I enjoyed your Fun Monday and being able to look b...I enjoyed your Fun Monday and being able to look back on a little bit of your life through your writing and picture sharing. You always make your blog so interesting the way you illustrate everything.<BR/><BR/>My Fun Monday is posted, but I didn't get as creative with mine as you did. For one thing I got a late start. It takes time to put together a really good post.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171725551294603528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-13992754092890316802008-04-21T14:45:00.000-07:002008-04-21T14:45:00.000-07:0034 years educating children! I bet you DO have ma...34 years educating children! I bet you DO have many stories and memories. I envy you having a group that you can pal around with. I hope that after I raise my kiddos that I take time to develop a circle of girlfriends. Does it work that way?<BR/><BR/>I hope that you have a wonderful week.<BR/><BR/>Jenniferjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-20268087652886226852008-04-21T14:04:00.000-07:002008-04-21T14:04:00.000-07:00Friends are so important aren't they?Friends are so important aren't they?Aoj and The Lurchershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509080861414248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-651418280684641112008-04-21T12:26:00.000-07:002008-04-21T12:26:00.000-07:00I do the same thing with my mom that you do with y...I do the same thing with my mom that you do with your sister. I usually call her once a day - we're a lot closer now than we were when I was growing up.<BR/><BR/>You know... if you did "1000 Things About Me", you probably STILL wouldn't scratch the surface!Sayrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350593991157139017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-32750293708846868702008-04-21T12:09:00.000-07:002008-04-21T12:09:00.000-07:00I'm going to call my sister, today!I'm going to call my sister, today!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-4792443822218951722008-04-21T12:05:00.000-07:002008-04-21T12:05:00.000-07:00ChrisB – I’m the youngest of 3 … so I had a brothe...<B>ChrisB</B> – I’m the youngest of 3 … so I had a brother too. I’ve written of that relationship elsewhere. As kids the ‘age difference’ kept us from having much in common, but as adults we grew closer … leaving me with wonderful memories.<BR/><BR/><B>EllenB</B> – Methinks that’s the point of reflecting like this because all we really have is now. I love Spencer Johnson’s book THE PRECIOUS PRESENT and used to read it aloud to students every year around the Christmas holidays … early enough in the school year to make it a valuable ‘reference’ throughout the year.<BR/><BR/><B>Heather</B> – I’m most grateful for my sister … and my friends. My mom, dad, and brother have all ‘passed’ so it’s just the two of us left in my nuclear family. I believe that relationships give everything else in life relevance and meaning.<BR/><BR/><B>Pam</B> – Not all sisters share the same bond, but I do feel blessed by my connection with my sister.<BR/><BR/><B>SwampAngel65</B> – Thanks. I enjoyed this ‘reflective’ challenge while creating my post this morning and my visits to other participants throughout the morning ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Joy</B> – Ditto my friend! I love the ‘connectedness’ with you and your kids … and always find the comments your ‘readers’ leave on your posts <B>almost</B> (though not quite) as fun to read as what you write.<BR/><BR/><B>I’m delighted to find your comments</B> as I think about fixing myself some lunch. I hope you’re all having a ‘marvelous’ Monday … and if I’ve not yet been to your blog, I’ll be there eventually.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-9828108263912424022008-04-21T11:42:00.000-07:002008-04-21T11:42:00.000-07:00I love this post Virginia. It says so much of wha...I love this post Virginia. It says so much of what you're about...and what a warm and connected person you are. From sister to friend and member of social organizations...it tells a lot about your caring nature and the love you have for people. I feel very lucky to be a part of it and so very blessed to have found you my dear friend....Joy Des Jardinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893445642606862131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-67341041419495058292008-04-21T11:27:00.000-07:002008-04-21T11:27:00.000-07:00I can imagine that being a teacher for so many yea...I can imagine that being a teacher for so many years leaves you with more memories than you could ever recall! It's wonderful you have great group of friends to hang out with. Lovely post!SwampAngel65https://www.blogger.com/profile/06402145656806012096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-26130039736217321672008-04-21T11:19:00.000-07:002008-04-21T11:19:00.000-07:00That is wonderful that you have so much to be than...That is wonderful that you have so much to be thankful for....I don't have a sister and often wished I did.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156212038739784644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-64011223033476520732008-04-21T10:18:00.000-07:002008-04-21T10:18:00.000-07:00it sounds as though you have done many wonderful t...it sounds as though you have done many wonderful things, and continue to do so. I cherish the relationship with my sister dearly. They do make life special!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626432491576865096noreply@blogger.com