tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post5277890062664939203..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Gearing up for winterDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-78543489207654826402020-10-20T19:02:55.361-07:002020-10-20T19:02:55.361-07:00When I first arrived back in Washington on Septemb...When I first arrived back in Washington on September 19, I bought a five-month membership to the nearby gym. During the tour I saw more than a dozen sweaty men. I decided to keep the membership but not attend. I wanted to use the treadmill but "those covids" would have a field day. So I walk in my neighborhood when the weather permits. It's probably good enough.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48512681712043090812020-10-19T17:40:09.026-07:002020-10-19T17:40:09.026-07:00We are fortunate to have lots of green and general...We are fortunate to have lots of green and generally mild temperatures. With the right gear we can almost always walk outside. Getting together with people will become more difficult this winter and hard decisions will have to be made. (like holidays) I don't look forward to that. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-49121584307652454182020-10-19T12:19:37.574-07:002020-10-19T12:19:37.574-07:00The new normal is irritating, but it has to be don...The new normal is irritating, but it has to be done.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74078078122033542882020-10-19T10:33:42.890-07:002020-10-19T10:33:42.890-07:00I guess we are all gradually becoming accustomed t...I guess we are all gradually becoming accustomed to this new normal. And yes, we should be taking this time to learn to be more empathetic. It's easy with the animals... as they seem so appreciative. You can learn a lot from watching them take care of themselves and each other. We watch the adult male cats back off from the feeding dishes and let the kittens eat right under them. We watch the mama cats take the offensive if the raccoons get too close to their kits, etc. Yet as a whole, they all get along well - sharing the yard, food, water, and respecting each other's territory. <br />I'm so glad both your hubby and John are doing well. Do enjoy your outings, but please don't let your guard down. It may be a while yet before we can do that.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44948521357207698862020-10-19T10:25:45.358-07:002020-10-19T10:25:45.358-07:00So glad you will get to see John! We all wish him...So glad you will get to see John! We all wish him well.<br /><br />I think staying away from the gym for a while is a good idea--even though you miss it.<br /><br />So glad you and SmartGuy have each other. Stay safe and well. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-72513916836892743172020-10-19T03:44:39.616-07:002020-10-19T03:44:39.616-07:00I like your weekly reports. I hope you enjoyed you...I like your weekly reports. I hope you enjoyed your coffee visit.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-1743626702031389022020-10-18T18:03:52.217-07:002020-10-18T18:03:52.217-07:00I look forward to changes in our world...changes f...I look forward to changes in our world...changes for the better. Yes, there have been many changes in our short lives. There are some ups and downs. I think the 1950s were a great time.Only the last few years have we had some worrisome times.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-67024273980782809312020-10-18T15:02:44.548-07:002020-10-18T15:02:44.548-07:00Your squirrel comment made me laugh. They have be...Your squirrel comment made me laugh. They have been very busy here this fall and that makes me think winter may be a long, cold, snowy one. It will be interesting here in the RV, that's for sure.<br />I certainly wish more people would have empathy and love for each other, and the animals, around them. So many people seem so angry these days.<br />Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and I hope your breakfast was a good one.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4916415124232804122020-10-18T13:14:33.529-07:002020-10-18T13:14:33.529-07:00The squirrel classroom made me laugh! If empathy ...The squirrel classroom made me laugh! If empathy were taught in school this world would be much better place. I'm so glad to hear that SG and John are doing well! Have a great week!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-258500834850038762020-10-18T12:34:50.553-07:002020-10-18T12:34:50.553-07:00Say Hi to John I do hope he is doing well. Good t...Say Hi to John I do hope he is doing well. Good to hear your Smart Guy is doing alright too. We are all in this together and have to be as supportive to each other!! Who knows what will happen next in this crazy world. Stay safe! I thought of you this morning as my husband did his 30 minutes of biking on his pedals under his desk as he watched old music videos! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91305068390509807142020-10-18T11:25:40.846-07:002020-10-18T11:25:40.846-07:00So glad SG and John are doing so well. Two neat b...So glad SG and John are doing so well. Two neat blessings there. Got a chuckle out of the animal school house in the trees. Love the image. <br />I guess if hate can be taught, why not empathy. Pretty sure I learned that at my Mother's knee. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-43400918545517671712020-10-18T10:05:55.124-07:002020-10-18T10:05:55.124-07:00Since last Thursday it’s been warmer than average ...Since last Thursday it’s been warmer than average here. We have been out walking and cycling, taking in as much of the great weather as we can. Winter sets in soon enough and it will be impossible to cycle. We have a lot of miles to do before the snow comes. I think keeping going at what we love is how we get through.<br /><br />The Covid anxiety across Canada is high these days as a second wave has begun. Here on PEI, things are chugging along in our bubble. We still take all the precautions though.<br /><br />Hi to your friend John. It is good he can get out and about. Speedy recovery to him.<br /><br />It is good to hear your husband is doing so well. <br /><br />Take care,Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48250543985405770842020-10-18T10:00:56.312-07:002020-10-18T10:00:56.312-07:00How wonderful that you will see John this morning ...How wonderful that you will see John this morning - and that he is doing well after his surgery.<br />Empathy is a powerful (and sometimes a painful) thing. And yes, the world would I think be better with more of it.<br />Enjoy your week dear friend.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82498265737284597512020-10-18T09:54:34.182-07:002020-10-18T09:54:34.182-07:00Hi DJan
“I realize that in this particular time in...Hi DJan<br />“I realize that in this particular time in the history of the world, we are caught in a collective sense of change that is coming to us all.” You are so right on the mark with those words. I’ve been studying the works of Eckhart Tolle, author of Power of Now. He is going to be starting some live streams called “Being the Light”. You may watch an introduction on YouTube if you wish at this link<br />https://youtu.be/7fVoMMz-V7c<br />He is going to be talking about current challenges on our planet and how these turbulent times present an opportunity for humans to evolve toward a greater existence/way-of-life. Thank you for another fine edition of Eye. Good to hear that SG and John are doing well. Take care, be safe, and have a good week ahead.<br />John<br />John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-50979566341007627662020-10-18T09:30:03.304-07:002020-10-18T09:30:03.304-07:00Nice to know that, while you are sharing your empa...Nice to know that, while you are sharing your empathy with the furry creatures in your environment, they all seem to be doing well. :-)<br />I got up this morning after a shortened night's sleep (couldn't get to sleep but then slept till 8:15) thinking I had no purpose for today or in my life. Same old routine of taking care of my body and my health. But then I had no pain as I got up and showered and got dressed, which I marveled at, and then I thought I would come to the computer and see what DJan had for me this Sunday morning. <br />Empathy. Counting my blessings. The beauty of our part of the world. Yes to all of that. Now I will start my day with a bit more purpose. <br />And the Sounders play on TV this evening! Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-17622404631344408582020-10-18T08:48:49.639-07:002020-10-18T08:48:49.639-07:00I am so glad that John is doing well after surgery...I am so glad that John is doing well after surgery. That is a blessing. I was amused by what you said about the squirrels. Haha.gigi-hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518815613680634578noreply@blogger.com