tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post4560558722854741577..comments2024-03-28T14:00:57.504-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: The gift of timeDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41094992537835454702014-11-02T15:34:50.628-08:002014-11-02T15:34:50.628-08:00As always, wishing you good things too, DJan.
I...As always, wishing you good things too, DJan.<br />I've been a while ago, and as you're probably noticing from my comments, I'm making my way through my reading list, catching up.. wool socks on, feet up by the fire for a bit this Sunday afternoon.<br />Though my posting & commenting is sporatic lately, it's important to me to let you know - even when I go weeks without posting, I think of my blog friends like you regularly. Often. And with a smile, wondering what you're up to each day. amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-9013288310254749302014-10-31T12:18:40.486-07:002014-10-31T12:18:40.486-07:00I remember having only a small cardboard box of to...I remember having only a small cardboard box of toys when I was young. It made me happy. I would visit with friends who had much more than me, but I still treasured the contents of that box and never felt I lacked anything. My life has become so much bigger than that box of toys. I feel I've overcomplicated some things in the quest to have "more". But in the end, what I'm realizing is that a simple life is what satisfies me most. It's taken me years to understand this about myself. It's good to know what I truly want out of life. (thank you so much for this reflective post) Yum Yuckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274251538801259351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75371202791652012852014-10-31T10:31:02.799-07:002014-10-31T10:31:02.799-07:00This is a beautiful post. I am thinking I must se...This is a beautiful post. I am thinking I must see the movie if Maggie Smith is in it. I wonder why the movie got bad reviews. Any ideas on that?<br /><br />Do you think others that are younger just don't get being older and don't enjoy movies and books about such things? If so, I think it is because they don't yet know that time is indeed a gift. We learn that lesson as we age. <br /><br />Keep on keeping on. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-9049865631803162642014-10-30T04:55:22.490-07:002014-10-30T04:55:22.490-07:00Thank you, DJan, you are a dear.
I’m just like yo...Thank you, DJan, you are a dear.<br /><br />I’m just like you when it comes to toys: I don’t have many, but I get huge pleasure from each and every one. If and when I replace them I get that feeling of excitement all over again each time.<br /><br />To me it’s not the quantity of time we are gifted but what we make of it. We know that when it’s over it’s over, never to be relived. But to be like you, to be aware of the preciousness of every day, of the joy in using your body well, that is the true gift.<br /><br />You are one of nature’s true philosophers. It’s a privilege to know you.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-58221688394979804662014-10-28T05:56:09.971-07:002014-10-28T05:56:09.971-07:00Such an eloquent post!
I struggle sometimes with ...Such an eloquent post!<br /><br />I struggle sometimes with the whole notion that our time here is not unlimited, and used to totally freak myself out over it. Which did nothing but spoil a few more moments I could have spent enjoying it!<br /><br />I still haven't reconciled myself to "mortality" as a concept, I'm kind of in denial about that, but at least I try to grab all the life I can while I'm here. And sure sounds like you do as well!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-81152675527239147292014-10-27T13:52:30.174-07:002014-10-27T13:52:30.174-07:00Dear DJan, your posting is "timely" for ...Dear DJan, your posting is "timely" for me because last week I saw the doctor and I'm going to go in tomorrow to be fitted for a heart monitor for a day and then later for a month. There's a problem and I'm not really sure of what's happening here.<br /><br />So like you, I've been aware of the gift of life and I find myself so grateful for the life I've had--for the friends and the homes and the cats and the love I've shared with others. Life is good. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79055996151926076702014-10-27T13:08:06.159-07:002014-10-27T13:08:06.159-07:00Now that movie is in my Netflix queue and I'll...Now that movie is in my Netflix queue and I'll look forward to seeing it when it comes out. <br />I've been thinking a lot about time and health since little Ian has joined the family. They are both gifts you don't truly appreciate until they aren't endlessly available to you like they used to be. I would have been a completely different grandma 20 years ago...but I am meant to be this grandma to Ian. Not zipping about, but slowly moving. Much more patient and calm and grateful, though. ;) ;) Have a wonderful week, as I know you will. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-73992789916987356742014-10-27T09:14:19.576-07:002014-10-27T09:14:19.576-07:00Beautiful and thoughtful post! And the mercury ret...Beautiful and thoughtful post! And the mercury retro part of the ipad purchase? The delay in receiving it...Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80476056372899427722014-10-27T07:41:52.938-07:002014-10-27T07:41:52.938-07:00The gift of time. How we take it for granted. I ...The gift of time. How we take it for granted. I am getting old, too. What else is in store for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41126898415987236252014-10-27T01:20:04.929-07:002014-10-27T01:20:04.929-07:00DJan you are an inspiration to all of us of advanc...DJan you are an inspiration to all of us of advancing years! There are so many of us and so many challenges ahead in how to live and how to accept change that we may not have been anticipating. I totally agree with you about movies with Maggie Smith and I will make a point of seeing The Gift of Time.The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39645030051032723202014-10-26T20:33:17.974-07:002014-10-26T20:33:17.974-07:00Would like to watch the movie about the old lady. ...Would like to watch the movie about the old lady. Being aware of all that surrounds one - every day -- slows down the time that is passing. At least I believe so. Such a nice post -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29390761098252400632014-10-26T16:58:07.410-07:002014-10-26T16:58:07.410-07:00DJan, sorry for a second comment, but I totally fo...DJan, sorry for a second comment, but I totally forgot to mention your new iPad. Congrats on that purchase! I have a first gen iPad and love it. My question is, Do you use the iPad to prepare and post Eye on the Edge? I use a desktop PC (Windows 8.1) to prepare my posts for my blog. JohnJohn's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-76252416889214682142014-10-26T16:49:12.963-07:002014-10-26T16:49:12.963-07:00:) Thanks for the thoughtful post on time. Yes y...:) Thanks for the thoughtful post on time. Yes you are poised with your hand on that doorknob as far as sky diving is concerned. The rest of your life may be under control but you are still an adrenalin junkie! :) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82343912526876438932014-10-26T16:41:02.067-07:002014-10-26T16:41:02.067-07:00Hi DJan, It’s a pleasure to be following Eye on th...Hi DJan, It’s a pleasure to be following Eye on the Edge. It seems like with each new post I find something that causes me to pause and think … I can relate to that. Today you are talking about the gift of time and I certainly feel that I have that gift. When I reflect on things it seems that during middle-age I gave very little thought to the whole aging process. Now I think about it daily. For example, when I’m out and around on my daily routine I always have my “age receptors” engaged. That means I’m aware of age-related treatment. It definitely spans the gamut from extreme respectfulness to rejection. Most common is something in the middle. Rejection is far less common, but it almost always comes from a very young person. This all brings me back to the concept of the gift. When some young person treats me like an old geezer the thought that comes to my mind is, I hope you are lucky enough to reach “senior” status. It does take some luck and getting there with good health … well, just like you said … it is the gift of time! Thanks for sharing another great post. John John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-22550281535853086602014-10-26T14:56:01.260-07:002014-10-26T14:56:01.260-07:00I like your metaphor where you relate life to the ...I like your metaphor where you relate life to the toys you have had. You look back and reflect and feel very satisfied and that's why you can look forward. And if it's not to be you will still be happy.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-9893326768042086742014-10-26T13:59:58.474-07:002014-10-26T13:59:58.474-07:00Maggie Smith is enough of a teaser to see that mov...Maggie Smith is enough of a teaser to see that movie. She and Judi Dench never let me down.<br />Keep your hand on the doorknob. Just knowing you still can may be enough and it it isn't---then go for it. Having options I have found lessens the need. <br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2058602781483535662014-10-26T08:42:58.006-07:002014-10-26T08:42:58.006-07:00You're right there, DJan. It would be hard to ...You're right there, DJan. It would be hard to pass up a movie with Maggie Smith in it. I think my favorite part of Downton Abbey is Maggie's one liners. <br /><br />And you are right about *the gift of time* - my siblings didn't get it, but I did. Guess I'll always wonder why. But I AM grateful. <br /><br />As for toys, yes... every age has them. Right now I would really like a kitchen gadget that is a bit expensive, but would make things easier. Should I spend the money on it? Still considering.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-32637233329756635942014-10-26T07:17:03.785-07:002014-10-26T07:17:03.785-07:00I like your phrase "I'll keep my hand on ...I like your phrase "I'll keep my hand on the doorknob a bit longer", sounds like a good idea.justme_alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912966969702106429noreply@blogger.com