tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post8257076957389507875..comments2023-10-26T04:07:51.573-07:00Comments on Small Reflections: Ten On Tuesday #3 - Surprise!storytellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-80172579697563872042008-03-22T07:19:00.000-07:002008-03-22T07:19:00.000-07:00Mercedes - I’m glad you found me too! I use Track...<B>Mercedes</B> - I’m glad you found me too! I use Track co.moments (when I remember) to follow up with others who (like me) leave responses on their own blogs … so that’s how I discovered the original link was faulty. I enjoy meeting new bloggers and will visit you again as time permits, though this weekend … I’m watching TENNIS! (My T-13 and Haiku Friday posts provide details).<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-44627715124283638352008-03-21T15:39:00.000-07:002008-03-21T15:39:00.000-07:00I found you~woohoo! Thanks for the update on your ...I found you~woohoo! Thanks for the update on your site! Great list of 10 things you love! I believe I am right there with you on most of these things. I am not retired, nor do I garden, and I so want a laptop! Thanks for visiting my tour of my town!Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14541663264125527962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-61826024746907637792008-03-21T12:27:00.000-07:002008-03-21T12:27:00.000-07:00Beach Mama and TinaI’m happy you think so, and tha...<B>Beach Mama</B> and <B>Tina</B><BR/>I’m happy you think so, and thanks to you both for stopping by ;--).<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-22125619810897123542008-03-21T08:25:00.000-07:002008-03-21T08:25:00.000-07:00Howdy, Storyteller!That is a wonderful list. :-)hu...Howdy, Storyteller!<BR/><BR/>That is a wonderful list. :-)<BR/><BR/>hugs,<BR/>TinaTina Coruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213204013140850537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-50744589575850225142008-03-20T17:49:00.000-07:002008-03-20T17:49:00.000-07:00I love your ten on Tuesday, such a great list.I love your ten on Tuesday, such a great list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-64880434321793973682008-03-20T09:16:00.000-07:002008-03-20T09:16:00.000-07:00Chuck – Why thanks Rhonda!I’m wondering what’s up ...<B>Chuck</B> – Why thanks Rhonda!<BR/>I’m wondering what’s up because there’s no T-13 today after nothing yesterday either. I sure hope all’s well with you. Ya never did share about the party and I’m still hoping for pictures of that outfit ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Hootin’ Anni</B> – Cool! I’ll take that as another huge compliment. Whatever you want to count as a ‘quote’ counts … seriously! LOL<BR/><BR/>Thanks to each of you for stopping by and making my day by leaving your comments. Hope you’re both having a wonderful week.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-92201594086588440802008-03-20T07:47:00.000-07:002008-03-20T07:47:00.000-07:00Gosh darn!!! I could have written this list mysel...Gosh darn!!! I could have written this list myself. We're two peas in a pod. <--Does THIS count as a quote? Okay....can't blame a girl for trying. :::giggles:::Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-68266588268307058052008-03-19T12:32:00.000-07:002008-03-19T12:32:00.000-07:00Oh, i just love the positive stuff and things you ...Oh, i just love the positive stuff and things you enjoy are fun. You wonderful ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461238423288359578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-23909652772903280782008-03-19T05:06:00.000-07:002008-03-19T05:06:00.000-07:00Akelamalu – Thanks ;--)Yolanda – I’m a ‘bright spo...<B>Akelamalu</B> – Thanks ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Yolanda</B> – I’m a ‘bright spot in your day?’ What a lovely thought to share.<BR/><BR/><B>Sandy</B> – Actually, what I was referring to was the fact that CalSTRS takes a significant chunk of money off the top of teacher’s monthly paychecks from day one and invests it … so <B>teachers</B> do the actual contributing; however, way back when I started (and possibly even now though I don’t know how things work currently) School Districts contributed alongside the individual teachers. If I’d had the choice at 21, I might opted to have my ‘full paycheck’ and ‘control my own investments’ …(I was raised by a Dutch mom ya know)… but I suspect I’m better off having let them invest my money for me. I retired at 53% of what I was earning in 2000 (not a huge sum of money, but enough for my needs)… and that’s what I live on today. If I live much longer, I'm sure I'll be collecting money I didn't actually 'contribute' and/or 'earn' in interest ... and without that I'd most likely be 'working' in some capacity to augment my pension today. I may need to do that at some point anyway, but for now I live frugally and enjoy my leisurely life. ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Teena</B> – I’m relieved no one seems to mind that I switched topics, and I’ll be there to check your list once I finish dealing with email, responding to comments, and figure out what I’m going to post here this morning.<BR/><BR/><B>PJ</B> – I suspect that I’d have a hard time living away from the ocean after living right here for so long. (Yes, I'm spoiled and I know it).<BR/><BR/><B>Joyce</B> – I know Chula Vista … it’s a few hours South. I’ve not read that one yet, and appreciate the recommendation. Currently I’m focused on reading the stack of books that have accumulated since I started blogging 5 months ago … but I’ll add this one to my list for future acquisitions.<BR/><BR/><B>Mike</B> – I suspect many of us ‘older folks’ have many things in common … and you always do make it fun ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Karen</B> – Yup … it’s definitely a good life! When I started teaching in the late 1960s I had no clue I’d be living such a low-key, amazing 'retired' life today. I am blessed and most grateful every day!<BR/><BR/>I took yesterday afternoon and evening off from blogging to run a bunch of errands, do a favor for my sister, and get my hair cut … so I’m playing ‘catch up’ this morning. Usually by now I’ve posted something ‘Wordless’ … but I’ve not even giving a thought to what I’m going to share here today. Thanks to all of you for stopping by. I 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-90705064516444291112008-03-19T04:43:00.000-07:002008-03-19T04:43:00.000-07:00Good list--good life!Good list--good life!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182248478422009913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-27218123800673166802008-03-18T19:58:00.000-07:002008-03-18T19:58:00.000-07:00storyteller,you have gone and done it again,posted...storyteller,you have gone and done it again,posted an excelent list of several I share with you.You have to guess which ones.I'm makeing it fun arnt I.Mike Golchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472496241893921107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-13167721232300749672008-03-18T16:44:00.000-07:002008-03-18T16:44:00.000-07:00Once upon a time, long ago, I lived in Chula Vista...Once upon a time, long ago, I lived in Chula Vista. I so enjoyed the ocean breezes. :) So glad you get to enjoy the ocean!<BR/><BR/>I just finished reading a book you might like (speaking of loving to read): The View from Saturday by E.L Konigsburg. Or have you already read it?Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201951577572323343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-44675670450697336922008-03-18T16:33:00.000-07:002008-03-18T16:33:00.000-07:00Aah! The ocean. I love the smell of the ocean. ...Aah! The ocean. I love the smell of the ocean. Did I mention I live in a landlocked state right in the middle of the U.S.A???? There's always vacation!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630048078969557476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-85106943797467860322008-03-18T16:28:00.000-07:002008-03-18T16:28:00.000-07:00Nice switcheroo!I played too ... come check out To...Nice switcheroo!<BR/><BR/>I played too ... come check out Toronto :)Teena in Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875608173791872449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-73625873019360369352008-03-18T14:04:00.000-07:002008-03-18T14:04:00.000-07:00A lovely list. I share your love for the ocean. I...A lovely list. I share your love for the ocean. I've never lived very far from one all my life. Having a laptop is wonderful too :) I had no idea about CalSTRS contributing to retirement. That is great!Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-17262192262581499982008-03-18T13:02:00.000-07:002008-03-18T13:02:00.000-07:00I loved this list and we share many of the same in...I loved this list and we share many of the same interests. You are always a bright spot in my day.Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135944573305009556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-60839360950764944762008-03-18T11:59:00.000-07:002008-03-18T11:59:00.000-07:00Great list you have there!Great list you have there!Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-78916203052167597802008-03-18T10:42:00.000-07:002008-03-18T10:42:00.000-07:00Mama Zen – Thanks. I suspect lots of us ‘de-stres...<B>Mama Zen</B> – Thanks. I suspect lots of us ‘de-stress and relax’ in similar ways.<BR/><BR/><B>Heather</B> – I appreciate your acceptance of my change of topic today. Gratitude posts are my favorites. After reading everyone else’s ‘Tuesday’ lists today, it occurs to me that I could have interpreted the prompt more ‘generally’ … and suggested interesting places to visit in the greater LA/Orange County area. Maybe I’ll do that another time. I notice next week’s prompt is about ‘marriage’ and methinks there’s nothing that would get me to consider marrying again … period.<BR/><BR/><B>Betty</B> – Hey … I’d take off to get my hair permed too if it was time … in fact, I’ll be getting my hair cut this afternoon. Nothing much keeps me away from such ‘important stuph’ as my hair ;--)<BR/><BR/><B>Amanda</B> – Thanks and Happy Tuesday to you too!<BR/><BR/><B>Mary</B> – Thank you, and you’re right of course. We have much to be thankful for. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate you all visiting today and sharing your thoughts here.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-13219439517834222702008-03-18T10:26:00.000-07:002008-03-18T10:26:00.000-07:00Love your list of gratitudes. We have so much to b...Love your list of gratitudes. We have so much to be thankful for. I have Meeko to keep me moving and I also love reading. I read for at least an hour every night before bed.<BR/><BR/>Take care and thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-91552017950969528072008-03-18T09:59:00.000-07:002008-03-18T09:59:00.000-07:00great list. Happy Tuesdaygreat list. Happy TuesdayAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127117920950698656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-18220335232861310362008-03-18T09:17:00.000-07:002008-03-18T09:17:00.000-07:00I'll be back to read your posting for today. Rig...I'll be back to read your posting for today. Right now I just want to say I'll post about and acknowledge the awards you gave me in another post. Right now I'm going to get a much needed perm.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171725551294603528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-68057948552637740192008-03-18T09:01:00.000-07:002008-03-18T09:01:00.000-07:00Great change of topic! It's so helpful to our att...Great change of topic! It's so helpful to our attitudes when we list our "gratitudes."<BR/><BR/>Have a great Tuesday! Thanks for visiting today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03954179323097955442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-83378393876772253992008-03-18T07:46:00.000-07:002008-03-18T07:46:00.000-07:00Excellent list! It seems that we love many of the...Excellent list! It seems that we love many of the same things!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.com