tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post1943385418827833633..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Less than two weeks nowDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-20898819810044144312015-01-28T18:31:36.006-08:002015-01-28T18:31:36.006-08:00From one pacifist to another -- excellent thoughts...From one pacifist to another -- excellent thoughts.Folkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-62433071674875359102015-01-28T08:00:10.603-08:002015-01-28T08:00:10.603-08:00Will you have an opportunity to see Cappadocia in ...Will you have an opportunity to see Cappadocia in Turkey? I would love to see that site. I look forward to reading about your trip.R. J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10291839202970032184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4171636787814817722015-01-27T10:24:30.548-08:002015-01-27T10:24:30.548-08:00One of our sons (17 now, they can get into these m...One of our sons (17 now, they can get into these movies) saw American Sniper over the weekend.<br />I don't talk much about politics either. I know people who do, and usually they have very extreme beliefs. I'm more of a middle-grounder, a look-at-it-from all sides type. While I've never thought about it, I'm probably a pacifist, too. <br />Last night I finished reading my first book of 2015, And the Mountains Echoed by Kahled Husseini. I'm still processing my thoughts on it, but ultimately I like his writing because it advocates for the innocent victims in war and violence. <br /><br />Interesting information on the vitamins and probiotics. My excitement for your trip is growing with yours! amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-86157005281789560552015-01-26T19:41:14.862-08:002015-01-26T19:41:14.862-08:00I suspect your upcoming trip will be filled with s...I suspect your upcoming trip will be filled with surprises and synchros! <br /><br />- From one pacifist to anotherTrish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-15488245757609182302015-01-26T04:46:37.149-08:002015-01-26T04:46:37.149-08:00Good Monday Morning DJan, Yesterday I was out of m...Good Monday Morning DJan, Yesterday I was out of my regular routine and did very little blogging. That most unusual warm, dry afternoon kept me outside too! :-) So, today, when I sat down at the computer here, I thought I should see what I missed yesterday starting with Eye on the Edge. As always, I found an interesting read. We are almost always in agreement about the weather, and yes, I know how you feel and hope you enjoyed yesterday and relieved some of that "too many days of rain" feeling. Now, I just want to commend you for stating your views on a politically charged subject. Like you, I make a special effort to avoid politics on John's Island. Usually there is just too much controversy involved. In this particular case I'm on the same side with you, so no worries, I'm not abandoning Eye on the Edge. :-) Well, for one thing, I'm excited about your journey and can't wait to hear the whole story. Do you expect to publish at least one post while you are in Turkey? I'm assuming you'll take along some kind of mobile device that will allow you to stay in touch, but even so there may not be time for blogging while on that journey ... I would certain understand that. I tend to take a lot of photos and then blog it all later after my return. Thanks for the update on the Doc's recommendations to get and stay healthy. I'm just now starting to add some vitamin D3 to my routine ... I've just read too much about it to ignore it any longer. Thanks, as always, for sharing your blog. A special thanks too for trying to figure out the shorthand on that postcard on my blog. Wishing you a fine week ahead, John John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-62936957948518365282015-01-26T04:16:44.729-08:002015-01-26T04:16:44.729-08:00I was having the same thoughts about the pendulum ...I was having the same thoughts about the pendulum swinging vis a vis war fervor in this country. So long as there are old egotistical men and young testosterone-filled men, there will be war, I fear. It's the nature of the human beast.<br />But it sucks.<br /><br />A part of my email message sent yesterday to my Yemeni friend: "I hope no one you know is suffering in all that mess in Sana'a. As always, I don't really understand what's going on, or who's the good guy and who's the bad guy, or whose side the US is supposed to be on, or anything about it. I just hope nobody I know is suffering because of it."<br />Maybe if we all knew more about each other...?Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-51597204657200739702015-01-26T02:34:02.332-08:002015-01-26T02:34:02.332-08:00I'd like to think that we are all working towa...I'd like to think that we are all working towards a world where everyone has an equal chance to thrive , where we respect each other's beliefs and support one another . <br />Then war might lose its appeal .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24385004593104885642015-01-25T22:40:19.131-08:002015-01-25T22:40:19.131-08:00I don't talk about politics on my blog, either...I don't talk about politics on my blog, either, but I think it's pretty obvious that I am an old flower child--and still a tree-hugging, liberal, crunchy pacifist. I have hope that humanity can learn a better way to get along peacefully one day, too. I am not sure I want to see that movie. Be interested to know what you think of it. <br /><br />Have a safe, healthy trip. I think you are on the right track with the supplements. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71728831983863576002015-01-25T19:34:01.596-08:002015-01-25T19:34:01.596-08:00Your trip sounds so exciting! It is great that yo...Your trip sounds so exciting! It is great that you are taking such a proactive approach towards your health. <br /><br />Our freedoms and liberties have been hard come by, and yet, we've not always granted these same liberties to others in our country. It is the reality of our history. War is something I have always been against. I doubt I'll change. I also know that injustice is evident everywhere we look. It makes one sad to know so little has changed. We live in a broken world. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6191588942608625282015-01-25T17:05:11.640-08:002015-01-25T17:05:11.640-08:00I had to laugh out loud at Elephant's Childs r...I had to laugh out loud at Elephant's Childs remark!!<br />I do think most Soldiers are heros...they are special and where would we be without them? <br />War is hell...I don't like war anymore than the next person but many members of my family have fought. I think they are all heros. <br />I am excited for your trip to begin, I hope your new Doctors advice works for you!! :) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2391622643096901022015-01-25T15:46:53.196-08:002015-01-25T15:46:53.196-08:00I'm also looking forward to your trip to see a...I'm also looking forward to your trip to see all the stuff you saw. I hope you get a chance to see a few things. The sad part about all the war is that there are very few people who are causing the trouble. They seem to like us to react and then they can get their followers to react. We've (Canadians)wasted an awful lot of time resources an people.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48834346034689725262015-01-25T13:50:59.677-08:002015-01-25T13:50:59.677-08:00I am excited for you - and hope that my excitement...I am excited for you - and hope that my excitement and yours are met, fulfilled and exceeding.<br />Yes on the war front. I remember a bumper sticker which made me smile... 'Fighting for peace is like f***ing for virginity'. Not always true - but something to consider.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24745884033596645362015-01-25T12:04:13.830-08:002015-01-25T12:04:13.830-08:00The sun is shining. I hope it is warming your spi...The sun is shining. I hope it is warming your spirit. We had a fun adventure sending off the Seahawks this morning and we are about to head out for a garden lecture and some walking around the Bellevue botanical Garden. In the sun shine!<br />After seeing Selma yesterday, I am disturbed too by my countrymen and the need to have a hated enemy. I am turned off by the glorification of war and the belief that some seem to hold that any soldier is a hero. Some are, some aren't, and there are also heroes who never wear a uniform.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-63805480677442115632015-01-25T12:01:44.058-08:002015-01-25T12:01:44.058-08:00I am excited for you and can't wait to hear th...I am excited for you and can't wait to hear the details of that country few of us know anything about except they use to be our allies. Today, who knows.<br />I totally agree on the passive, non-violent approach to settling differences. Sometimes I think if women ruled the world, war would be just a three letter word no longer used except in sports. One can hope. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-49531575635328873942015-01-25T11:41:42.827-08:002015-01-25T11:41:42.827-08:00I will never give up the hope for peace in the wor...I will never give up the hope for peace in the world, but it does seem to be getting worse and worse.<br />I hope your trip turns out to be nothing but pleasant and rewarding. You have planned well for it.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-62576561607346436572015-01-25T08:18:13.142-08:002015-01-25T08:18:13.142-08:00Your trip to Turkey sounds wonderful, and you are ...Your trip to Turkey sounds wonderful, and you are smart preparing for it so well. I have not been there, but it is on my bucket list.Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-18256617425758228902015-01-25T07:43:44.547-08:002015-01-25T07:43:44.547-08:00"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begi..."Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me."<br /><br />That used to be my favorite song during the 1960s when I was an anti-war activist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com