tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post5832953195860044584..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Fall begins this weekDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42360438136616706782015-09-26T08:06:13.708-07:002015-09-26T08:06:13.708-07:00blessings....
enjoy your retreat with your bloggin...blessings....<br />enjoy your retreat with your blogging friends at the Lavender Hill Farm.<br />You certainly have lived, something to admire as most just exist and moving is by default through the passage of time.<br /><br />Keep writing, I'll keep coming.<br />Stay blessed. Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10916762981203885162015-09-24T07:48:32.796-07:002015-09-24T07:48:32.796-07:00Excuse my second comment, but I forgot to mention ...Excuse my second comment, but I forgot to mention above ... Your photo to start this post is just wonderful!John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41939627427426947822015-09-23T07:54:11.984-07:002015-09-23T07:54:11.984-07:00Hi DJan, This post is a perfect example of why I e...Hi DJan, This post is a perfect example of why I enjoy Eye on the Edge so much. Your ability to step back and reflect on things is, to me at least, refreshing and unusual. Just to be a little more specific, let me touch on three things you said. 1. “Time is linear, but life is not. My days flow in erratic patterns.” Had you been here when I read that you would have heard me say Amen. It is so true for me as well, but I had never thought of it in such a precise, condensed way. Life is definitely going to flow and the sooner we recognize it isn’t always going to be peachy-keen, the easier it is to deal with the downside. 2. “These bodies were not made to last, and I intend to get as much mileage out of mine as I can, but I'm not so naive to believe it can last forever.” And 3. “I really believe that a mature person should not attempt to stave off the inevitable.” Amen again! In my way of looking at things, when a person lets their vanity start controlling their life they are in for a difficult time. So much effort and so little to be gained. Ageing with grace … now that is a good goal. I’m submitting this comment just in time that you might see it before heading over to Vashon. Hope you have a great time and enjoy seeing all the blogging friends again. I’ll look forward to hearing how it goes and especially about the writing retreat. Take care and be well. John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-25570371952322881572015-09-23T07:50:45.713-07:002015-09-23T07:50:45.713-07:00I enjoyed reading your reflections on writing and ...I enjoyed reading your reflections on writing and life. I actually read the post yesterday morning but had to leave for a hike with friends, so I came back to reread today and comment. Sometimes, when I take a blog break, I really enjoy not feeling that I have to come up with another post. However, I begin to miss the writing and the connections after a few weeks, and for 7 years now, I always start up again. I've always written since I was a child both to journal my everyday experiences and to somehow find a direction for my life through the words. About a year ago, I destroyed all my journals; I decided I didn't ant my grandchildren reading them when I'm gone. However, I keep the blogs (though I've made one private and only accessible to family). I'm a bit more circumspect about what I reveal in the blog posts as opposed to what I revealed in my journals! Concerning aging - yikes! I feel well most of the time, but on the few occasions I've gotten seriously ill in the last few years, I'm shocked at how quickly wellbeing can go downhill! So far so good with my knees and hips, but I still do dangerous sports like biking and skiing, so who knows how long they'll last. One bad fall, and it's all over! I still wear lipstick, but mostly (I tell myself) to keep my lips moisturized. If I apply any other makeup, I look like a drag queen. Have fun with your friends on the retreat. I'm going on a Girlfriends' vacation soon and am looking forward to it. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-53835411524347862662015-09-22T11:01:07.188-07:002015-09-22T11:01:07.188-07:00Lovely photo, lovely post. I love reading your Sun...Lovely photo, lovely post. I love reading your Sunday reflections, and appreciate having your perspective on life and getting older and everything in between. There is so much wisdom and great advice in your words.<br /><br />I agree with you on so much here, not the least of which is Lily vs. Jane. Isn't Lily's hair glorious, so thick and curly? I love her honesty, but I also admire Jane as well.<br /><br />I'm with you on the makeup, it just doesn't hide anything I want hidden. Mascara is my last hold out, because my lashes are so thin and tiny, but I'm tired of poking myself in the eye and raccoon eyes too :)<br /><br />And it's funny, the surgery aversion. I just told my doctor I'm not sure what, if anything I'd agree to surgically for the joint pain, or the cataract or any malady for that matter. I can't explain it, but I just don't want another procedure for anything again in my life, necessary or otherwise. I may change that tune if my joints get bad enough. It is scary, though when the knees threaten to quit working. So far, mine do what I ask if I rest them a bit, but I've only done small hikes so far, nothing like your adventures. I hope to work up to your level of adventure as far as the hiking goes, but not the sky-diving. That I leave to you!<br /><br />Have a great week.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44855157310029246992015-09-21T14:41:33.387-07:002015-09-21T14:41:33.387-07:00I, for one, always look forward to your reflective...I, for one, always look forward to your reflective Sunday posts and must admit, I was troubled when it didn't pop up in my reader yesterday - I suppose my reader was being slow because here you are today. That being said, I think the writer's retreat is a wonderful idea. It never hurts to stretch our boundaries and learn something that might be of benefit. I know I could use some stretching right about now!<br /><br />I, too, am fearful of eye surgery. I briefly considered Lasik but the fear has kept me in contacts.<br /><br />Have a great week my friend.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-22179611718224848242015-09-21T12:24:17.189-07:002015-09-21T12:24:17.189-07:00I always look forward to your Sunday's stream ...I always look forward to your Sunday's stream of consciousness. You write with such ease and clarity--I am a bit envious. You have a great take and understanding of life. Yes our bodies do wear out and while my friends often complain about always having to be patched up,I am just grateful that today, there are so many patches available. <br />Have a wonderful 5 days with your blog buddies. <br /> Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-11316426421393616292015-09-21T07:50:35.508-07:002015-09-21T07:50:35.508-07:00I apologize, I misquoted you! You said our bodies ...I apologize, I misquoted you! You said our bodies are not made to last, and no one could ever debate that!! Life, on the other hand, can go on and on in the spiritual realm, but that's another post. Sorry for my mistake.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-63188098254977043932015-09-21T04:09:34.717-07:002015-09-21T04:09:34.717-07:00Your post reminds me that just as summer is turnin...Your post reminds me that just as summer is turning to fall, life, too is changing. When I read, "this life is not made to last," I gulped. Even though we all know that our days are fleeting, it still gave me pause. How right you are! Sometimes I get so caught up in the little stuff, that I forget to be grateful for the gift of life. Thanks for the reminder. Enjoy your time away.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-88620909271702753262015-09-20T21:59:15.766-07:002015-09-20T21:59:15.766-07:00Lovely post. I always look forward to your Sunday...Lovely post. I always look forward to your Sunday contemplations. :)<br />Enjoy your time with the ladies!! Can hardly wait to see pictures and hear all about it. Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4016789813588633642015-09-20T18:50:26.684-07:002015-09-20T18:50:26.684-07:00I like what yo say that we have to write for an au...I like what yo say that we have to write for an audience. It's not just about us. I enjoy the comments that indicate a response to my writing. I think we all have down times when it comes to writing. I find that I have to go back from time to time and look at what I've written and carry on from there.Have a great fall .Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-19169255934399711892015-09-20T15:31:24.303-07:002015-09-20T15:31:24.303-07:00Enjoy teaching and learning on your writers' r...Enjoy teaching and learning on your writers' retreat. I know that you all will gain an amazing amount of knowledge and will enjoy sharing your time together.<br />Love these words from your blog: " I have lived long enough to realize that any situation I find myself in will not be permanent; it might get better or worse, but it's not going to stay static and unchanging." (You are a wise lady....)<br />Thank you for sharing your blog with us....<br />Love,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-64734107114427374492015-09-20T14:27:32.848-07:002015-09-20T14:27:32.848-07:00I do love the invitation into your head, your hear...I do love the invitation into your head, your heart and your world that we get from your blogs.<br />Thank you.<br />And I hope your bloggers retreat is wonderful. Pleasurable and productive.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-89259361142881333492015-09-20T14:26:31.399-07:002015-09-20T14:26:31.399-07:00"Hugs", love your vulnerability."Hugs", love your vulnerability.justme_alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912966969702106429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56870399582202041792015-09-20T14:12:42.145-07:002015-09-20T14:12:42.145-07:00I love your reflective Sunday posts. I think of th...I love your reflective Sunday posts. I think of them as "DJan's reflective posts" and look forward to them every week.<br /><br />I had cataract surgery on my right eye three years ago. The left eye is this Thursday. My vision is decent here at home but I'm bothered by the glare in Arizona during the winter, and the surgery will help that.<br /><br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52825328938328261382015-09-20T14:08:37.330-07:002015-09-20T14:08:37.330-07:00I am very happy with my right eye cataract surgery...I am very happy with my right eye cataract surgery. September 15, 2015.<br />I adjusted my iPad the brightness down The day after my surgery. (90 to 45 %)<br />It supposes to keep on improving for a month. <br />My son encouraged me, or I may wait another ten years.<br />My plan is mini monoVision for my left eye.<br />I enjoy reading your blogs very much. You are writing for me it seems. DDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039721435518231693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-11460730744311491982015-09-20T12:34:47.095-07:002015-09-20T12:34:47.095-07:00DJan, I've never spent much time thinking abou...DJan, I've never spent much time thinking about the direction of my writing... just kind of go with the flow... used to call it my "monkey mind" that jumped all over the place. Always felt that one of the reasons I write is to get all these thoughts out of my head (and I'm not much of a talker). <br />And I too have been told that I need cataract surgery... but can wait a year or two... which I will. The thought of surgery on my eyes (although I KNOW it's simple and done every day)is a bit daunting. As for make-up, I gave up mascara, eye-liner, and lipstick a long time ago, but still use a little light foundation and blush when going out. Not sure it does much, but after all these years, seems to be part of getting dressed.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56840489932670132602015-09-20T08:47:43.600-07:002015-09-20T08:47:43.600-07:00I don't know why you need a self-imposed direc...I don't know why you need a self-imposed direction for your blogs. It's not like writing a book, is it? Just go with the flow and write what is on your mind at the time of writing.<br /><br />As for make-up, I gave it up in 2004 when I contracted Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis) and found that cosmetics exacerbated my bad looks. I don't miss it at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-83678836919084559072015-09-20T08:40:38.810-07:002015-09-20T08:40:38.810-07:00What a wonderful post. :)
I found when I gave up...What a wonderful post. :)<br /><br />I found when I gave up wheat and most sugar, and lost all my excess weight, the knee pain I had left. I've put some pounds back on, but still stay away from most grains, and still no knee pain. You don't look overweight, so I'm sure that's not the issue for you, but I thought I'd bring it up.<br /><br />I freak about about eye surgery too, but I know it's fast and painless. I will need cataract surgery, but so far, no symptoms to me, just to the doctors when they can see it.Kailanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343660755285100296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-46765846756520205262015-09-20T08:33:21.277-07:002015-09-20T08:33:21.277-07:00You might have to wear your brace when you know th...You might have to wear your brace when you know the hikes have many ups and downs that are steep. You may not need a total knee replacement, lately around here many have been walking better after an arthroscopic surgery. Don't worry about the cataract surgery it is a piece of cake and the rewards so worth it! <br />Have a blast on the Island! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79615843004831904922015-09-20T08:01:55.217-07:002015-09-20T08:01:55.217-07:00The thing I worry most about from aging is losing ...The thing I worry most about from aging is losing my mobility. Like you, I need to be outdoors and active. My mother was the same way, and her loss of movement was hard for her to bear. <br />I stopped wearing makeup when I retired ten years ago. Actually it was before that, when I got pink eye, couldn't wear mascara, and then realized what a bother all of that was. I just use a sun screen moisturizer year round. <br />Today will be a slow day for us. We'll finally get around to doing some house work, take a walk, read the paper, and watch the Seahawks on Sunday Night football. I'll do that with my laptop on my lap, making sure I keep up with blog friends. <br />This will be a busy week for us, with work to do and places to go and people to meet up with. Most of it should be fun.<br />Oh, and yes, I have already hugged my cat.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.com