tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post7432066007951961908..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: My canopy of friendsDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-7149364475965610612016-11-05T08:51:39.381-07:002016-11-05T08:51:39.381-07:00Hi DJan, I remember commenting on this and on your...Hi DJan, I remember commenting on this and on your other blog last week. Not sure what happened! I reread and your post reminds me again to cherish the relationships that I've built. Even when friends move, they can remain part of the fabric of our lives. To lose a child must be the ultimate pain. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-36781495108862332142016-11-05T03:54:42.344-07:002016-11-05T03:54:42.344-07:00Beautifully written. The canopy as a metaphor for ...Beautifully written. The canopy as a metaphor for a different world (or a fresh perspective on this one) is powerful. Today, I will look up more. Probably we all ought to do that more often, especially in this season.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859125602809246773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-13567788057678593982016-11-03T01:01:28.069-07:002016-11-03T01:01:28.069-07:00Good one! Thanks for sharing them! Friends will he...Good one! Thanks for sharing them! Friends will help us in our need than any one...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-84095220836067664002016-11-02T15:47:47.315-07:002016-11-02T15:47:47.315-07:00It is comforting to know that friends love us. Fam...It is comforting to know that friends love us. Family loves us but a friend does it out of true choice. <br /><br />I laughed today with fellow golfers. It was a truly wonderful day. Any day filled with laughter is a good day.<br /><br />b+b+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-21596895470033725252016-11-01T03:53:28.935-07:002016-11-01T03:53:28.935-07:00What a thought-provoking post about friendship...t...What a thought-provoking post about friendship...thank goodness that you are in the world.Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10310664367928852112016-10-31T12:02:38.224-07:002016-10-31T12:02:38.224-07:00I never thought of my friends as a canopy but you ...I never thought of my friends as a canopy but you are so right. They shield, protect, nourish, comfort and bring joy. Thankfully with today's media resources, no matter how far they travel, they are never more than a click away. Plus, I always think the ones who move just open up a neat place to visit. <br />Too bad you don't have right of approval for the new tenant but being surrounded by so many cool people, the newbie have little choice but to be cool themselves. We all tend to respond to the example set. <br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56431410241660129822016-10-31T11:22:42.865-07:002016-10-31T11:22:42.865-07:00I enjoyed this post a lot. Reassuring and thought...I enjoyed this post a lot. Reassuring and thoughtful, as your posts many times are. You are a blessed woman indeed, to have such a large circle of friends. I've heard that the richest of people are those with friends, and you dear Jan are very rich. I know you feel the loss of your close friend, but thankfully you can keep in touch through other ways, and like someone else mentioned, she is now closer to her family and her son, so she will be circled in love. Your photo looking up through the canopy of trees is one my most favorite perspectives of trees. Somehow, looking up through them towering above, always makes me feel protected and safe. Glad the rain held off for your walk! Think we may be heading into that #1 spot of rainiest Octobers on record... <br />Hope you have a wonderful week.C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-43633842338308693012016-10-31T10:50:06.050-07:002016-10-31T10:50:06.050-07:00That is one of the wonderful things about technolo...That is one of the wonderful things about technology these days--we can keep in touch so easily with people who are far away. Used to be the only way for me was letters because I couldn't afford the long distance calls. Nowadays we have emails, texts, video chats, phones that don't cost an arm and a leg to chat long distance--and, of course, still...we have letters. I am one of the few holdouts for handwritten correspondence. A letter is still special and intimate, I think. <br /><br />Your friend will be missed, but don't lose touch with her! Poor kitty on the long scary trip--but I'm sure it annoyed the heck out of other passengers--LOL! I wonder who your new neighbor will turn out to be? Life never stops changing. *hugs* Love the canopy. And love the "canopy of friends" term. Never pictured them that way...but they are like a canopy. :) Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-49080503812443659472016-10-31T06:07:36.782-07:002016-10-31T06:07:36.782-07:00Hi DJan, Good morning to you. After reading this p...Hi DJan, Good morning to you. After reading this post I sat here for a while just reflecting on how I enjoyed it so much and why. I think it is important to make our consumption of the web something that improves the quality of our lives rather than simply consuming our time. I thought back about my earliest days using the web when I spent a lot of time on Twitter. I remember following Deepak Chopra. Do you know of him? He is an author and philosopher. He wrote Ageless Body, Timeless Mind: The Quantum Alternative to Growing Old. A fascinating, to me, book that looks at a lot of the issues of life, just as you do here on Eye. You are an excellent writer, just as good as Deepak, and your reflections on life are just as good as well. The difference is, I could never feel a connection with Deepak, but I do feel in contact with you, and I know you read my comments, and that is what makes Eye a favorite in my consumption of the blogosphere. I love your reflections on Carol’s departure and the effects it has had on you and your neighbors. I hope you will give us an update sometime in the not too distant future as to how Carol adapts to her new location. Thanks, as always, for sharing and have a great week ahead. John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-30827281310527310242016-10-30T18:22:54.008-07:002016-10-30T18:22:54.008-07:00Love the 'canopy of friends' analogy. You ...Love the 'canopy of friends' analogy. You are so blessed to have so many wonderful friends in your life.Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-26622387552905329192016-10-30T18:13:14.361-07:002016-10-30T18:13:14.361-07:00I've been thinking of friends a lot too. Thou...I've been thinking of friends a lot too. Though it's been a year and a half, it seems I grieve more than ever, and friends have become so important, including my relatives. That's one reason I went down to Niagara, because my cousins are two of my closest friends. I do feel at least partly healed, enough to carry on, but like you, scarred for life. I always admire your thoughtful Sunday posts, and appreciate your loyal comments on my blog.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75903317340284364402016-10-30T17:13:08.515-07:002016-10-30T17:13:08.515-07:00A canopy of friends. I love this! What a beautiful...A canopy of friends. I love this! What a beautiful and heartwarming post. And such a nice tribute to your friend. Once again, you have touched my heart. Sending love and hugs.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-58820481940538189442016-10-30T16:24:15.894-07:002016-10-30T16:24:15.894-07:00It's good for everybody to celebrate when some...It's good for everybody to celebrate when somebody leaves an area. It would be very lonely to just leave. 25 walkers as friends? That's most supportive.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-60005462344514193502016-10-30T16:13:37.401-07:002016-10-30T16:13:37.401-07:00Such a beautiful post. It's hard when good fri...Such a beautiful post. It's hard when good friends move away, isn't it? A good friend of mine moved from the midwest to the Raliegh-Durham area and seeing how happy she is with her family has made it a lot easier to say goodbye. Thank goodness for facebook so we can stay in touch.<br />And thank goodness for the canopy of friends we find in life! <br />I take a lot of those camera shots looking up into the sky. One of my favorite perspectives! Thanks for the photo and the post. Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-62059713979443866342016-10-30T12:53:18.421-07:002016-10-30T12:53:18.421-07:00I know that losing Carol was a hard thing but yes,...I know that losing Carol was a hard thing but yes, technology will still keep her close. I loved this post and the picture.<br /><br />Have a great week, D'Jan.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-30170297959824811592016-10-30T12:47:07.743-07:002016-10-30T12:47:07.743-07:00this is such a beautiful, reflective post.
With de...this is such a beautiful, reflective post.<br />With depth and comfort, intermingled with loss. A bit like life.<br />Thank you so much - and have a wonderful week.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23704850536477565412016-10-30T12:10:41.464-07:002016-10-30T12:10:41.464-07:00I am reminded of an old "round" remember...I am reminded of an old "round" remember them? Make new friends, keep the old, one is silver and the others gold. I taught this to my girls along with row row row your boat a long time ago on a long car trip....before electronic devices! <br />I know you will miss Carol and Sandy too, but I bet you can facetime with them...what a blessing technology is some times. <br />I hope you have a wonderful week my friend. I will be glad when the mudslinging is over too:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-31941510126242835552016-10-30T11:28:06.504-07:002016-10-30T11:28:06.504-07:00Good use of the photo and the image of "canop...Good use of the photo and the image of "canopy" to describe your network of friendship. You are such a successfully social person. Where one of your interlocking branches has been broken, a new one will grow. <br />I did get my walk in this morning, and now I'm watching Seahawks football while keeping up with electronic communication on my laptop. Another close game.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-51226244774072399402016-10-30T10:28:48.111-07:002016-10-30T10:28:48.111-07:00I love that quote by the Dalai Lama. Inspiring.
I...I love that quote by the Dalai Lama. Inspiring.<br />I am glad that Carol has reunited with her family. Good luck and best wishes to her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-25502103680598820292016-10-30T09:53:37.983-07:002016-10-30T09:53:37.983-07:00When friends move, they take part of us with them,...When friends move, they take part of us with them, as we keep part of them with us. We cannot undo their influence in our lives any more than we can undo our upbringing. However, letting go of them is hard. Best wishes to Carol on her new adventure and to you as you explore your life without her nearby.<br /><br />Your tree picture is one of my favourites too. The canopy shots make me feel safe and protected.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-87512739148658731322016-10-30T09:32:45.939-07:002016-10-30T09:32:45.939-07:00Love that canopy pic, DJan. And I can see the gree...Love that canopy pic, DJan. And I can see the green!<br />Also glad your friend is safely settled in her new place.<br />Regarding change, I often think about that quote made in the movie, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" - "Everything will be OK in the end. If it's not OK, it's not the end."Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-78411745875262207662016-10-30T08:52:28.834-07:002016-10-30T08:52:28.834-07:00It is people like you who help us find our way. ...It is people like you who help us find our way. Do not forget that.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71889666526429950182016-10-30T07:55:03.971-07:002016-10-30T07:55:03.971-07:00Beautiful and thoughtful post, as always!Beautiful and thoughtful post, as always!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.com