tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post5566677005847169827..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: PerspectiveCari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-59960252469405496542009-02-10T22:28:00.000-05:002009-02-10T22:28:00.000-05:00I know Mary. I watched President Obama's town hall...I know Mary. I watched President Obama's town hall meeting on television today. There was a woman in the audience who had me bawling. Because of a job loss, her family lost their home and are living in their CAR. It was heartbreaking to hear her talk about this.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-81447649540508254402009-02-10T18:45:00.000-05:002009-02-10T18:45:00.000-05:00Thank God for what we do have. I try to remember t...Thank God for what we do have. I try to remember that every time I feel sorry for myself.<BR/>And then something like the fires happens, and then I feel foolish, I still have a roof over my head. A lot of people don't even have that.Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-8998833713098058532009-02-10T17:21:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:21:00.000-05:00It's easy to get bogged down in day to day stuff a...It's easy to get bogged down in day to day stuff and let the little things just eat at you. Lately I've whined and whined about stupid stuff...getting my feelings hurt over dumb crap that means nothing. It's just time to get a grip. <BR/><BR/>Been thinking that if I made a list of good things vs. bad things in my life, the GOOD would win.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-1909609722924065902009-02-10T16:10:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:10:00.000-05:00I hope it's just the power. Thanks ladies. :)I hope it's just the power. Thanks ladies. :)Amy Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212879406999128140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-73499667553066670972009-02-10T14:38:00.000-05:002009-02-10T14:38:00.000-05:00Great post, Rita! I do things like this all the ti...Great post, Rita! I do things like this all the time. I'll have a bad day and instead of focusing on all the good things in my life I think about the bad. My heart goes out to those dealing with the fires. I can't imagine.Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-86931215711398341212009-02-10T13:42:00.000-05:002009-02-10T13:42:00.000-05:00Yup! I try to remember that every single day. I ...Yup! I try to remember that every single day. I work with dying people. All the unimportant stuff falls away when you're dealing with that...Love is where it's at, baby. Keep your chin up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-68909354590155944262009-02-10T13:40:00.000-05:002009-02-10T13:40:00.000-05:00What a good blog Regina. My brother in law family'...What a good blog Regina. My brother in law family's lives in Australia and we were concerned about them. But what gave me a wake-up call two weeks ago was the tragedy that hit Martha. I had a couple of sleepless night and decided that nothing is as important as having my family safe and healthy, even though some members have lost their jobs.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-31593588479352608442009-02-10T13:24:00.000-05:002009-02-10T13:24:00.000-05:00Happy Ending is right, Maddie. We all need those e...Happy Ending is right, Maddie. We all need those especially when times are harsh and scary. It reminds me this is the reason most of us write. We want to bring a little light onto the scene. Maybe it'll help in some way.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-56823396347229153332009-02-10T12:21:00.000-05:002009-02-10T12:21:00.000-05:00Regina, you are so right. I've been wallowing myse...Regina, you are so right. I've been wallowing myself, as of late, in the "stuff" of life that is truly bullshit. Stop it, Maddie! Yes, that's me, talking to myself. But sometimes we gotta do that, ya know? Thanks for the message and the pertinent post. Timely, indeed. Now I'm gonna go write a happy ending. :)Maddie Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591180926700480845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-78546933181536155842009-02-10T12:03:00.000-05:002009-02-10T12:03:00.000-05:00Seems like lately there has been lots of DRAMA ove...Seems like lately there has been lots of DRAMA over things that no one will even REMEMBER a year from now. Little things and misunderstandings and last night I suddenly realized they were so unimportant. Staying positive is huge. If we put as much energy into helping out when BIG THINGS happen and forgot the little stuff, the world would be a better place.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-9263232695308301782009-02-10T11:58:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:58:00.000-05:00These fires have been in the forefront of my thoug...These fires have been in the forefront of my thoughts for a few days. One of my best friends lives in Queensland and her younger brother is a firefighter out in the thick of things. She's worried sick about him and is infuriated with the idea that her brother is out there, in danger, because of arsonists.<BR/><BR/>You're right about perspective. I actually was having a bad patch myself until she Jesse Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862133332555299152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-84690574812777366402009-02-10T11:40:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:40:00.000-05:00You are so right. I was feeling sorry for myself t...You are so right. I was feeling sorry for myself the other day, too, over something really silly. And then I heard about health problems from a dear cousin and the fires in Australia and I just wanted to slap myself. It's all about perspective.<BR/>TeriTeri Thackstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279674725776051797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-48116124553170120372009-02-10T11:39:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:39:00.000-05:00It's always easier to moan and groan until somethi...It's always easier to moan and groan until something like this slaps us up the side of the head. Sad that we need the "attitude adjustment" so often!<BR/><BR/>Amy, I hope you hear from your friends real soon. However, just know that much of the power is out so it may simply be a power problem.anny cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769733659120481918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-53256406995152280162009-02-10T11:23:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:23:00.000-05:00This is so awful. My heart goes out to them.Amy--I...This is so awful. My heart goes out to them.<BR/><BR/>Amy--I hope you hear soon! I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts her way.<BR/><BR/>Connie--You've really been through a lot and yet you're still smiling. It's wonderful to know you! {{{hugs}}}Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-85338342429584044602009-02-10T11:17:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:17:00.000-05:00Been hearing so many sad stories about these peopl...Been hearing so many sad stories about these people and what they are going through. Tragic. I hope you hear something from your friend soon, AmyRegina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-90772762739575996692009-02-10T09:34:00.000-05:002009-02-10T09:34:00.000-05:00I can also relate to Connie. I almost lost my newb...I can also relate to Connie. I almost lost my newborn son. It was a hard month watching him in NICU, but he pulled through and it changed my whole perspective on life.<BR/><BR/>Use Auntie Mame's mantra "Live, live, live life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death." :)Amy Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212879406999128140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-66618944293846268122009-02-10T09:31:00.000-05:002009-02-10T09:31:00.000-05:00These fires hit way too close to home for me.One o...These fires hit way too close to home for me.<BR/><BR/>One of my best friends from highschool married an Aussie and lives there, right where the fires are.<BR/><BR/>I haven't been able to get a hold of her, I can't tell you how freaked I am.Amy Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212879406999128140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-19480132570638347742009-02-10T00:45:00.000-05:002009-02-10T00:45:00.000-05:00Thanks! I don't think my nephew shared your opinio...Thanks! I don't think my nephew shared your opinion when I was PMSing the last few days. LOL<BR/><BR/>It helps to have a community like this that actually cares about people they've never actually seen. When I need a pick up I often find one here. <BR/><BR/>Just, please no singing "don't worry, be happy" or I might lose my dinner. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947676125623585115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-71290971643976511482009-02-10T00:38:00.000-05:002009-02-10T00:38:00.000-05:00Doesn't sound like a lecture to me at all. It's th...Doesn't sound like a lecture to me at all. It's the truth. We take so much for granted and tend to sometimes get caught up in little dramas that are completely unimportant. I personally LIKE people who emphasize !!!!!!!!!!!! It means you have joy in your heart and your excited about life. BTW...I tend to do this a lot too!!!!!!!!!! Just like those damn little DOTS I seem so hooked on LOL. FranklyRegina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-20651146252412774502009-02-10T00:14:00.000-05:002009-02-10T00:14:00.000-05:00I hope this doesn't sound like a lecture, it's jus...I hope this doesn't sound like a lecture, it's just my take on your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Yes, you're right, we do it a lot. I've had some really nasty health things happen to me and have even been asked by nurses how I keep going. I always told them it never occurred to me not too. Why? I spent a lot of time in a children's hospital as a kid. I saw kids with missing limbs, kids that wouldn't grow Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947676125623585115noreply@blogger.com