tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post2288937356980990619..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: My home townDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-18307766358695855032010-08-27T15:32:59.499-07:002010-08-27T15:32:59.499-07:00I've been doing some catching up with your blo...I've been doing some catching up with your blogs these past two days (still have so many others to go through! vacations and travelling are bad for reading blogs).<br />That "home town" aspect is one thing that has always bugged me the most growing up. You're a military brat, I'm a foreign service brat. When people ask me where I'm from I don't know how to answer. How do you define where you're from? Where you were born (1 country)? Where you grew up (4 countries)? Where your parents are from (2 countries)? Facebook has added "current location" and "hometown" to our profiles, and even though for me "home" has always been where my parents are, I can't bring myself to mark Alicante as my hometown... (even though they've been based here for 13 years, and I've lived here off and on for the past 15). It's just my current location. In a few weeks I'm off to Belgium, back several months later... and then, who knows?<br />Home is where your heart is. One of the truest statements I've ever heard. And it's so hard to make a new home each time we move, it just gets harder and harder. So bravo to you for having succeeded so well in Washington! I'm envious!<br />Just like I'm sometimes envious of my friends here who have "childhood friends" they grew up with, or close cousins... I wish! But then my life has been full of adventure and travels and exotic locations. I guess we can't have it all, can we?<br />*sigh*CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59626856813641788152010-08-26T09:03:44.567-07:002010-08-26T09:03:44.567-07:00I came in from Nancy's blog, glad to be here a...I came in from Nancy's blog, glad to be here and to learn about your exciting, full life.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10182120860235988812010-08-22T14:57:19.026-07:002010-08-22T14:57:19.026-07:00I so wish I had your energy!!!! Do you do all this...I so wish I had your energy!!!! Do you do all this everyday, once a week ....just how do you fit it all in?gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-76506226527350593462010-08-21T17:56:16.057-07:002010-08-21T17:56:16.057-07:00DJan, would you please stop by my other blog, Myst...DJan, would you please stop by my other blog, Mystical Journeys (www.digifreed.blogspot.com) as I have something for you...Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-51496741648078094512010-08-18T23:07:20.121-07:002010-08-18T23:07:20.121-07:00Well Lord knows I love to hike, but if I ever ente...Well Lord knows I love to hike, but if I ever entered the Drop Zone they'd have to rename it the Droppings Zone. I did appreciate that you enjoy that it's seasonal. I believe much of my happiness is due to most everything being seasonal. We can't look forward to what is mundane, and it's not just tomatoes. I garden greedily, but I want it all starkly dead in the winter when I can pull that grey flannel sky over me and create.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-62509738113369216962010-08-18T19:46:31.321-07:002010-08-18T19:46:31.321-07:00Your life and the zest with which you live it are ...Your life and the zest with which you live it are enviable. Thank you for sharing it, and inspiring me to do more, especially to feed my social nature. There are plenty of amazing people just waiting to be met, aren't there? <br />Also, thank you for naming this Blogaritaville. Love it.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2722567887721308182010-08-16T15:10:24.953-07:002010-08-16T15:10:24.953-07:00You really found a wonderful home, and wasted no t...You really found a wonderful home, and wasted no time taking advantage of what it offers! I'm much more solitary than you, but I recognize the value of having people recognize and greet you, as well as people who get to know you as a person. Long ago I read that people who continue to make new friends live longer and happier lives. You are destined for great longevity, I wager.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82335938379323633852010-08-16T09:41:23.112-07:002010-08-16T09:41:23.112-07:00Blogaritaville..great new word..reminds me of my f...Blogaritaville..great new word..reminds me of my favorite drink! <br />I live just two miles from where I was born and raised..it is a comfortable feeling..but I have lived elsewhere and was perfectly happy, Denver CO and Tampa FL and even in North Dakota..it is all about doing your best where ever you hang your hat. You are very lucky to live in such a beautiful area and able to do all the things that you enjoy! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52944721416937051822010-08-16T07:43:21.839-07:002010-08-16T07:43:21.839-07:00I love it=Bloggeritaville!! hahaa It is also so f...I love it=Bloggeritaville!! hahaa It is also so fun to see the pictures from places all over the world that our blogger friends call home...yours included! So glad I met you through this wonderful shared experience of blogging.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74084940932345445262010-08-15T23:18:53.027-07:002010-08-15T23:18:53.027-07:00I really enjoyed your post.
I don't remember...I really enjoyed your post. <br /><br />I don't remember if I mentioned to you, but I lived in Bremerton, WA for five years from age 5 to age 10. What a wonderful childhood I had! <br /><br />I lived in Aspen, Colorado for almost a year when I was young and stupid and went there for a man I was dating. <br /><br />I lived in Tucson, Arizona, also for the love of a man. <br /><br />I was born in Pasadena, CA and always seem to end back there after moving elsewhere. <br /><br />My husband and I have lived in Henderson, NV for almost four years.<br /><br />The question I have for Blogaritaville, is what does one do when one's husband is not as active as the wife wishes to be? Does she strike out on her own for those activities and leave him behind? Or continue a sedentary life? <br /><br />I have made some friends here, taken some classes, we have a state of the art gym at our senior community, so I "could" get exercise there...but I prefer dancing...heres hoping the husband will "get with the program" after he retires...Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39645513026868612432010-08-15T12:36:08.661-07:002010-08-15T12:36:08.661-07:00Sounds as if you have a full and wonderful life! ...Sounds as if you have a full and wonderful life! I, too, love Blogaritaville - I've met some wonderful people (such as you) and it's great that we can connect via the ethernet.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70135311394916922762010-08-15T12:19:42.609-07:002010-08-15T12:19:42.609-07:00I was a military brat, too. When I was 49 I moved...I was a military brat, too. When I was 49 I moved into my 49th house, where I still reside. Smart Guy at my house is called Old Goat.<br /><br />I'm hoping my life looks something like yours a couple of years from now. When I first left the workplace I was travelstarved, but the downside of those trips is not enough time at home to make a commitment to local activities. I learn, eventually.<br /><br />Sometime when you're planning a skydiving outing, let us know and we'll meet you in Snohomish for a latte.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82997734955749993862010-08-15T11:48:47.137-07:002010-08-15T11:48:47.137-07:00I was thinking about roots the other day. There a...I was thinking about roots the other day. There are some people who sink roots into a place, build a foundation and thrive. There are others who seem to build their foundation on other people or things, and the place is less important. It seems this is more where you fit in. You've sunk your roots into nature and into skydiving (and also, it seems, into Smart Guy). I think this makes it easier to move because you can always build a home wherever you may find these things. Now it sounds as though you are beginning to sink your roots into a new place, as well. If Boulder was your home town, then it looks like Bellingham is your future. It sounds lovely.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8848846056618479872010-08-15T11:30:59.517-07:002010-08-15T11:30:59.517-07:00You and I have our beginnings in common, moving so...You and I have our beginnings in common, moving so much and not having a "home" we were from.<br />I know how comforting it is for you to fit in and enjoy your life in Bellingham. I just finished a novel by Michael Collins titled Lost Souls. Michael Collins was born and raised in Ireland and he attended college in the US and now resides with his wife and kids guess where: Bellingham WA.<br />You are usually one step ahead of me so you probably already know that. Ha.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80606747759910492092010-08-15T10:53:10.176-07:002010-08-15T10:53:10.176-07:00I get such a great kick out of your 2 blogs, Jan! ...I get such a great kick out of your 2 blogs, Jan! Keep it up.<br /><br />You are indeed lucky to have so many friends in Washington. But, the best thing is that you have the daily company of your retired husband! Lucky you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8684921452219962252010-08-15T09:34:39.272-07:002010-08-15T09:34:39.272-07:00My goodness, you have a full, busy life...! Holy ...My goodness, you have a full, busy life...! Holy doodle...!<br /><br />For some strange reason, I tend to be more of a solitary person, and enjoy my own company. I work in a noisy, busy office and I love the sanctuary of my tree house.<br /><br />I am amazed at your love of sky diving. How did you get started? It's just incredible...!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.com