tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post8372094520892846818..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Living in interesting timesDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-45826458241673381072018-12-14T20:28:32.446-08:002018-12-14T20:28:32.446-08:00I don't watch the news channels and seldom wat...I don't watch the news channels and seldom watch regular news shows. I do watch PBS and their news sometimes. The greatest problem with watching so much bad news is that we ordinary people cannot do anything about it. That is what causes depression. That helplessness gets us down. So, I am shutting out the news until after Christmas and maybe longer. I did what I could when I voted last month. Since then I have had a heck of a time taking care of myself. My car ended up in the shop for 18 days and cost me over 2,000 dollars to get fixed. Then last week, my hot water heater leaked all over my downstairs. I had to have a new heater put in and with the clean up and the replacement, I am out another 2,000 dollars which I don't have just hanging around in my checking account. <br />At this time, I am totally trying to take care of me and let someone else take care of the world. I'm glad you are doing well and hope you have a great weekend.<br />The good news is that we have sold out of our first printing of Paws, Claws, Hooves, Feathers and Fins. That makes me smile.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-78958823607500900002018-12-13T08:50:07.750-08:002018-12-13T08:50:07.750-08:00“Hi DJan, This post is so “right-on”! I couldn’t a...“Hi DJan, This post is so “right-on”! I couldn’t agree more with what you’ve said. These times are definitely “interesting”. Yes, it may be a curse. I would not doubt it. My earliest years, in the 50s, were quiet and peaceful and steady. And I remember that! Then along came Nukes, the Vietnam War, Watergate, and instability started to kick up. Although we can use the word “interesting” to describe these days I think another word that describes them is “distressing.” In this post I love this quotation: “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu. As always, I look forward to reading Eye on the Edge and thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend ahead. JohnJohn's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44719401589272910392018-12-12T05:48:38.261-08:002018-12-12T05:48:38.261-08:00These times are more interesting than I would like...These times are more interesting than I would like! I fear for my grandchildren and the world we are leaving them!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-63363746325964976682018-12-12T04:24:38.366-08:002018-12-12T04:24:38.366-08:00A thoughtful post. I too wake up and check the new...A thoughtful post. I too wake up and check the news to see if anything awful has happened while I slept. I also ponder what can I DO to make this world a better place. My own quest for wholeness is a lifelong journey, never ending... and at the age of 65,I find that the best I can do is offer what I am and what I can to my community..I volunteer in various local food kitchens,etc. and I work on a practice of kindness in all my daily interactions. Interesting times for sure, and your quote about the "flow" of life..perfect. The spiritual concept of "surrender" has always been the hardest for me. The more mature I become, the more years I live, the more i "get it.." Some days more than others!! Madeline Kasianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01322242227493558613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42780741423607384352018-12-10T15:06:48.178-08:002018-12-10T15:06:48.178-08:00I do feel like we certainly live in "interest...I do feel like we certainly live in "interesting times"... but perhaps over the years everyone has felt that way. It's just with the way technology is evolving, changes seem to be happening exponentially (if that makes sense). Change is inevitable, but so much change so fast is hard to keep up with. And I don't just mean for us old folks. Youth may have the advantage as they accept life as it comes as normal, but with the internet and computers (and all that includes), the world has gotten smaller and our lives less private. Security issues, legalities, etc. all have a great challenge ahead. I understand the necessity to "tune it all out" to keep your sanity. I do the same on occasion. <br />Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-86588566423172740432018-12-10T14:10:02.638-08:002018-12-10T14:10:02.638-08:00Dear DJan, every morning I scan the headlines of t...Dear DJan, every morning I scan the headlines of the online New York Times and read an e-mail from one of the columnists--a political columnist--who sums up what he's been reading about politics and politicians in the United States. He often mentions other writers and books. Today he noted a book on what brings democracies to an end. And he said that the two authors, when he contacted them, said that what is happening in Wisconsin right now if alarming. It's one of the beginning-of-the-end events of a democracy. Living in Minnesota for 38 years, I knew a lot about what was happening right across the river. So I'm not surprised that this is happening there. But I am disheartened and disillusioned and sad. <br /><br />So I, too, have to find a way to guard again feeling powerless with regard to what is happening today. I do that by reading light fiction some of the time and listening to music and walking--as you do almost daily--and getting a good night's sleep and trying to embrace the virtue of hope. The hope that the youth of today will step forward as we did back in the Vietnam Era and make the choices that can lead to life-giving change. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-76782854746835794022018-12-10T10:05:44.282-08:002018-12-10T10:05:44.282-08:00I didn't watch the news much if I could help i...I didn't watch the news much if I could help it I left home in 1968. Years of watching the Vietnam War over dinner and funerals of classmates was quite enough for me. People always keep you informed, regardless. I was glued to the Watergate hearings--but then stayed away again until I heard rumors that Trump might win. Been keeping an ear to the ground ever since. ;)<br /><br />Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28541550981266316252018-12-10T09:02:55.446-08:002018-12-10T09:02:55.446-08:00Sadly with todays technology, we know of every hor...Sadly with todays technology, we know of every horror as it is occurring even in the remote corners of the world. I try to limit myself to Google news, one TV news cast and a little Colbert in the evenings to see if I can still find the humor. <br />Love that idea of a regular massage. Think I will incorporate one into my life frequently. It really gives one an attitude adjustment. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-34694735602314334132018-12-09T16:19:31.069-08:002018-12-09T16:19:31.069-08:00Yes, it's interesting times for sure, but your...Yes, it's interesting times for sure, but your comment on how lucky you are resonates with me - in spite of my present situation.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-50860829367955280762018-12-09T16:06:40.754-08:002018-12-09T16:06:40.754-08:00I find it hard to deal with such negative situatio...I find it hard to deal with such negative situations in various places. However, we can't stick our head in the sand we have to be informed and be ready to support change.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-55474684032584926442018-12-09T15:26:16.591-08:002018-12-09T15:26:16.591-08:00You do live a super rich life. Walking with frien...You do live a super rich life. Walking with friends, a massage, good coffee and a comfortable partner. Whatever, remember that. One of our blogger friends lost her electricity today with the icy storm. I have about an inch of heavy wet snow and now it is dark and there will be more.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053208644196545549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-47341424517275906542018-12-09T13:51:34.666-08:002018-12-09T13:51:34.666-08:00I don't watch news...some local news...a new g...I don't watch news...some local news...a new grocery store opened in our tiny town...that was BIG news! My cousin is getting married after being widowed for four years. I told him to just shack up with her but he wants to make it legal...they are both in their 70's...so that is big news too or maybe that is gossip! <br />I did watch George HW Bush funeral last week, much of it when I was in the clinic...I think the clinic is our "go to" place.<br />It got up to mid 20's today...warm spell!! <br />What is that saying "The best of times and the worst of times" Must depend on your perspective:) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39411427819295059992018-12-09T13:42:17.805-08:002018-12-09T13:42:17.805-08:00We have been having wintry weather here in Hawaii....We have been having wintry weather here in Hawaii. The low is in the low to mid 70s and the high is barely 80. Also lots of rain.gigi-hawaiihttp://gigihawaii.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48682217749706349892018-12-09T12:53:17.929-08:002018-12-09T12:53:17.929-08:00We certainly do live in interesting times. I watc...We certainly do live in interesting times. I watch the news if I am in the kitchen and it is a busy news day. I read several newspapers. We also watch a few pundits in the evening, but not as much as we used to. I had to take a break from it all, but just enough of a break to stay informed. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-84555491203890813032018-12-09T11:50:51.109-08:002018-12-09T11:50:51.109-08:00I'm glad it is warming up for you. And, yes, ...I'm glad it is warming up for you. And, yes, we here in NC ARE getting hammered and have no idea how to handle it. Currently, I'd say we have a little over 10 inches and it's still snowing. I figure we will be stuck inside until at least Wednesday, if not later. I've never seen anything like this in my life.<br /><br />Have a great week, my friend!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-50926373800101797692018-12-09T11:36:16.428-08:002018-12-09T11:36:16.428-08:00Sometimes the interesting times line can be a bles...Sometimes the interesting times line can be a blessing, sometimes a curse.<br /><br />I get my news via the papers. I think it provides more context and enough of a distance from the news than the 24 hours news channels. Plus I can avoid hearing the sound of the voice of that... man in the Oval Office.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-37968412330992709902018-12-09T10:51:11.293-08:002018-12-09T10:51:11.293-08:00That purportedly Chinese curse has always struck m...That purportedly Chinese curse has always struck me as a particularly vicious one. We do live in interesting (and scary) times. I am selective at what news I can watch, and do turn away if it is something I cannot change/help with.<br />And try and make a positive difference where I can.<br />Wnjoy your massage and have a wonderful week.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6151427264812182612018-12-09T08:06:04.447-08:002018-12-09T08:06:04.447-08:00I watch, listen to, and read news, particularly po...I watch, listen to, and read news, particularly political news, but lately I have been doing so peripherally. I stay on the edges of it, informed but not involved. With the holiday season upon us, I have far too many more important and pleasant things to think about.<br />I also try to keep things in perspective. The local news seems to cover a murder or shooting of some malicious act a day, and I think, "What is the world coming to?" Then I remember, we live in a metropolitan area of more than a million people. The ratio of good to evil is still minuscule. Look for the good things.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-40173218694808372712018-12-09T07:12:02.375-08:002018-12-09T07:12:02.375-08:00Beautiful Sunday post!Beautiful Sunday post!Trish MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949854058098161689noreply@blogger.com