tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post5926533165656498121..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Sunny skies and random actsDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-68983074003518886002020-09-01T14:36:32.581-07:002020-09-01T14:36:32.581-07:00I’ve just read the previous post and this one and ...I’ve just read the previous post and this one and I can’t tell you how glad I am that things have progressed so much on the health front. I hope and pray (sort of) that your partner will continue to improve.<br /><br />We are all too old to get up on the barricades and make change happen, apart from voting, but there are still little things we can do to make the world a better place. Being kind is one of them. I find that I say thank you so much sooner, whether it’s in shops or on the street or to people coming to my home. I also start conversations and most people respond and I can tell that we are all a little disturbed by the situation we are faced with and in need of warm human interaction.<br /><br />You are still an example to me and I hope we can continue to do our modest best to spread a little happiness.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-73825710522261491462020-09-01T13:39:01.615-07:002020-09-01T13:39:01.615-07:00I've been spending time on the phone with cust...I've been spending time on the phone with customer service people. It always happens when we're closing up one of our places and opening the other. This week I had to stop the newspaper in Tucson and start it in Seattle. In both conversation, I made the effort to be humorous, and in both cases the customer service person laughed. They're all working from home these days, so I hope the few minutes of humor lightened their day a bit.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35502796021560436452020-09-01T10:46:15.587-07:002020-09-01T10:46:15.587-07:00Wonderful news about his improvement. I love the v...Wonderful news about his improvement. I love the views of Bellingham Bay from that park. I've been there, but it was over 8 years ago. I find myself mostly discouraged these days, but can do small things to improve my corner of the world, which I will try to work on. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-3874935330382024322020-08-31T13:48:51.724-07:002020-08-31T13:48:51.724-07:00Good that he is improving.Good that he is improving.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-9097491337720363672020-08-31T08:54:12.862-07:002020-08-31T08:54:12.862-07:00Sadly, I agree with everything in that article and...Sadly, I agree with everything in that article and that is why I have been feeling so upset that I even put a pause on blogging for the first time in 14 years. Have been gradually regaining a balance of sorts. Still holding my breath.<br /><br />So glad SmartGuy is getting better and better. There are such blessings in this world. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24892989542973954812020-08-30T20:48:26.040-07:002020-08-30T20:48:26.040-07:00When my daughter was in high school, I felt that s...When my daughter was in high school, I felt that she was not a very kind person. It was not "cool" to be kind. So we started a game, the kindness game. Every day we would look for opportunities to be kind, really consciously seek out those situations that we often overlook. Then at the end of the day, we would compare notes. It was amazing to see how each day offered so many chances to make the world a tiny bit better. It changed the way I went through my day and changed the way I experienced my life. I have fond memories of that game. <br /><br />By the way, I sent you an email recently. If you didn't get it, would you send me an email to let me know? galenpearl@gmail.com. Thanks.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-90828872054646800932020-08-30T18:01:18.724-07:002020-08-30T18:01:18.724-07:00I think you're right that many people will suf...I think you're right that many people will suffer economically from covid. they shouldn't have to suffer but when the economic system is like it is more and more people are on the short end of the stick.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-84229768222280345732020-08-30T14:08:18.006-07:002020-08-30T14:08:18.006-07:00My day is now made to hear of SG's continued i...My day is now made to hear of SG's continued improvement!<br /><br />I love that quote so very much. Kindness is the answer, I believe.<br /><br />I expect the world will change in many, many ways thanks to this pandemic. Hopefully, those changes will be for the better.<br /><br />Sending hugs and love, DJan. Have a wonderful week.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10083389859655765472020-08-30T12:21:37.686-07:002020-08-30T12:21:37.686-07:00DJan, I read "the unraveling of America"...DJan, I read "the unraveling of America" and printed it off so DH could read it too. It contains so many of my own fears for our country.<br /><br />So good to hear that SG is doing well.<br /> <br />One of my favorite quotes is "in a world where you can be anything, be kind" ...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91125156177198698552020-08-30T10:54:36.046-07:002020-08-30T10:54:36.046-07:00I am glad that SG continues to improve.
Hooray for...I am glad that SG continues to improve.<br />Hooray for kindness. Small kindnesses spread HUGE ripples across the pond.<br />That is a sobering article, and much of what it contains is true world wide. Sadly true.<br />I hope your day and your week are delightful.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42364374394061203172020-08-30T10:36:00.220-07:002020-08-30T10:36:00.220-07:00So glad SG is improving and hope this period of ad...So glad SG is improving and hope this period of adjustment for him goes quickly.<br />You are so right that kindness is the key to so much. Given it heals the giver and helps the receiver. I saw a tee shirt I just love. <br />HUMANKIND Be Both <br />Kindness may be just what we need to salvage this terrible time. Thank you for reminding us.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-15005911612691049052020-08-30T10:31:52.194-07:002020-08-30T10:31:52.194-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59538291430603266052020-08-30T10:20:16.521-07:002020-08-30T10:20:16.521-07:00So good to hear that Smart Guy is getting better e...So good to hear that Smart Guy is getting better every day. <br /><br />I read part of the article in Rolling Stones...I could identify with it until the attacks on our President. There is no escape from politics these days it seems. I find it really sad that the people cannot come together for the common good...clearly the swamp in Washington needs to be cleared out...and perhaps the virus will do just that one of these days...and we can begin again...smarter perhaps. <br /><br />I guess I take a hard line with law enforcement...bottom line stay out of trouble and you won't get shot...I also notice a big disparity if white people are shot by cops...no protests etc...<br /><br />Be kind...I try everyday...we have several homeless passing through in town sleeping in the park...they will move south come winter. Mostly in our area they are USA Veterans with PTSD...sad. Before Covid a church in town fed them once a week and a lovely lady made them meals and delivered them. Now with Covid I am not sure what is happening.<br /><br />I hope you have a good week:) <br />Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-19344661879181920952020-08-30T09:50:54.213-07:002020-08-30T09:50:54.213-07:00What a very thoughtful post, I always enjoy readin...What a very thoughtful post, I always enjoy reading your Sunday writings at least twice... very glad to hear your partner is continuing to improve, and thank you for giving myself (and others) much to think about, DJan.ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79398133038934713162020-08-30T09:00:25.460-07:002020-08-30T09:00:25.460-07:00The grandkids and I are headed to the food bank th...The grandkids and I are headed to the food bank this week to drop off food items which would be good for children’s lunches for school. People are hurting here too but I don’t see people living on the street. Maybe they are here but not where I go. <br /><br />Glad to hear SG continues to improve. Good news is hard to find these days.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23228879962164654312020-08-30T08:59:50.218-07:002020-08-30T08:59:50.218-07:00I often feel like there is nothing I can do to hel...I often feel like there is nothing I can do to help "fix" things. I have so little contact with others now. But, yes, I try hard to practice kindness. I have had lots of opportunities lately to talk with medical providers. I always thank them and ask them to stay well and be careful. I think just that little bit helps. Same with the grocery store clerks. <br />I can somewhat identify with SG and his walking. I am still testing out my stability and trying to get my stride back. I drove myself to PT for the first time this week, and at first I was overly cautious, but by my return trip home, I was back to feeling comfortable. <br />I have had to be kind to myself, and certainly to my wonderful husband, who has been such a loving caretaker. <br />Have a great day, I'll be seeing you virtually. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75912414077059106922020-08-30T07:19:54.541-07:002020-08-30T07:19:54.541-07:00Kindness is wonderful. We all need a daily dose of...Kindness is wonderful. We all need a daily dose of it.gigi-hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518815613680634578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-72319853441341320982020-08-30T07:05:16.740-07:002020-08-30T07:05:16.740-07:00Shortbreads are worth it.
Good for SG.
Although I ...Shortbreads are worth it.<br />Good for SG.<br />Although I fear it, I hope America doesn't unravel completely gets itself back together.<br />It looks as though you are heading for a good day. I hope it is just that.<br />Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.com