tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post8768053795892829728..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Much has changed in our livesDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-66757830512676867692015-01-10T15:43:13.591-08:002015-01-10T15:43:13.591-08:00Nice story about your stepdaughter. Nice story about your stepdaughter. treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747215976254771034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82795765913896165312015-01-10T08:37:19.165-08:002015-01-10T08:37:19.165-08:00I look forward to hearing about your visit with y...I look forward to hearing about your visit with your stepdaughter. She seems to care about you very much. It always seems sad to me when step children bond with a stepmother and then lose them in a divorce. My sister-in-law was grandmother to her husband's five grandchildren fir 25 years, but once he died, she was not included in any of the family holiday reunions. I know it hurt her.<br />I hope you had a great time.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-65338632963730115962015-01-08T06:17:17.177-08:002015-01-08T06:17:17.177-08:00I hope enjoy your visit with your stepdaughter, an...I hope enjoy your visit with your stepdaughter, and the Chihuly exhibit will be fantastic.<br /><br />Like you, I am astounded by the connections the internet has allowed me to make, and how much these friendships and correspondences have enriched my life. I'm hoping to jump the digital void someday and actually talk in person to my web friends, but we are a very scattered bunch!<br /><br />Like you, my reader is full of dozens of blogs and I try to keep up, but fall behind quite a bit. But what a great window into so many worlds and lives and world views. So many amazing people, and I have to say you are among the most amazing of them all. I love reading about your adventures, your life and your world view and am so glad we have "met" :)<br />Wishing you all the best this year.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70174255691283127582015-01-06T11:26:14.604-08:002015-01-06T11:26:14.604-08:00At the time I am reading this, "tomorrow"...At the time I am reading this, "tomorrow" has come and gone and is now yesterday.. I hope it was wonderful! <br />My husband's father is recently divorced for the 3rd time. His ex-wife was my mother-in-law for 15 years (I felt closer to her than to him) and a grandmother to our children. There's more to the story.. she was his 2nd wife as well, my husband's stepmother when he was a boy.. she never had children, herself, her life has been woven with ours for a long time. At first, I was sad that it seemed we wouldn't see her anymore. Over the past few years she obviously distanced herself, trying to detach during those hard years. The divorce was hard on her. At that point, she isolated herself and said it was too hard for her to talk to us. <br />But at Christmas she sent us a letter that warmed my heart, saying she still follows us on my blog and face book (though I don't post there much these days, but a little here and there.) Yes, the ability to stay connected is a thing of wonder! <br />She expressing interest in visiting and involvement with the kids. It made me happy to know that she is healing. She's a part of our family, marriage of not. <br />Anyway, I'm oversimplifying for the sake that this is a comment. :) <br />Time and connection and the ebb and flow of life are amazing things. <br />I hope your day together was delightful!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-20089968492638665032015-01-05T10:03:35.741-08:002015-01-05T10:03:35.741-08:00That will be an emotional visit, but I hope a very...That will be an emotional visit, but I hope a very good one. We do live in such a different world than before the internet. I wouldn't have known you at all...and my life would have been less rich. Bless you! Love and hugs! You are a survivor who has flourished!! :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-25963962974665942282015-01-05T01:28:09.938-08:002015-01-05T01:28:09.938-08:00Hope you had a wonderful visit. I've also rec...Hope you had a wonderful visit. I've also reconnected with a few old friends through Facebook and with extended family that I hadn't seen in years. I'm looking forward to seeing you in October for our annual gathering!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71371840834790500292015-01-04T17:58:28.805-08:002015-01-04T17:58:28.805-08:00Wow, I had no idea. I am so sorry you went through...Wow, I had no idea. I am so sorry you went through such trauma but am so glad that is behind you. From what I gather, his daughter didn't live with him at that time which is a blessing but it still had to scar her. You both seem to have gotten past his damage. <br />Wonderful that your both are happily married now and that you are reconnecting. Have a terrific and healing time. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57009692567814026312015-01-04T17:25:28.552-08:002015-01-04T17:25:28.552-08:00Hope you have a good visit!Hope you have a good visit!The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-65463860275288116962015-01-04T15:31:42.565-08:002015-01-04T15:31:42.565-08:00I hope your visit goes well tomorrow. I'm sure...I hope your visit goes well tomorrow. I'm sure you will be up to making this visit. You've done a lot of reflection from that time.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10825249875351213782015-01-04T12:29:08.982-08:002015-01-04T12:29:08.982-08:00Chihuly glass exhibiton? Drool and green eyes. P...Chihuly glass exhibiton? Drool and green eyes. Photos please.<br />Several (probably lots) years ago there was an exhibit here. And I went twice.<br />Hooray for (re)connecting with a positive piece of your past. And for the warmth and wonder of the blogosphere.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8946478297052016022015-01-04T12:10:18.561-08:002015-01-04T12:10:18.561-08:00Hi DJan, I think you are going to have a great tri...Hi DJan, I think you are going to have a great trip to Seattle tomorrow. Choosing the Bolt Bus is an excellent idea. You will know that I'm a train fan and although I love taking AMTRAK down to Portland, I recently took the Bolt Bus instead. So, I'm not sure if I will ever take the train again. Well, the bus is more economical and faster. The advantage left for the train is space to walk around during the trip and perhaps the snack bar. NOW, about the Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum ... On my list of "must see" and, of course, I should have already been there. I think it's almost as bad as living here and never going to the Space Needle. I will look forward to hearing what you think. I've heard it is awesome. NOW, about the web ... I really enjoyed your thoughts about the development of the web, connections, blogging and the digital life. Before blogging I did a lot of TWEETs and a couple of those Photo sites and then felt required to join Facebook. As it turns out Facebook just isn't my cup-of-tea. It is, however, amazing what some folks can do on there. I am really enjoying the pace of blogging. Getting to know folks through their blogs ... well, I find it fascinating. And, if time is available, it just makes a great hobby especially if you can combine it with some photography. I look forward to Eye on the Edge each Sunday. Thanks, as always, for sharing. JohnJohn's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48449242760877478942015-01-04T11:08:15.314-08:002015-01-04T11:08:15.314-08:00That is a beautiful story about your stepdaughter....That is a beautiful story about your stepdaughter. I'm sure your presence in her life was significant and comforting. It's wonderful that you two will have time to establish a current-day, adult-to-adult connection. Chihuly's work is splendid, a great setting for your get-together. Cheers! Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-12436658837693879902015-01-04T10:51:35.285-08:002015-01-04T10:51:35.285-08:00I too am amazed at my circle of blogger friends, s...I too am amazed at my circle of blogger friends, some of whom I have met and some who are now Facebook friends.<br /><br />I would love to see the Chihuly Gardens.<br /><br />Have a wonderful reunion with your ex-step daughter!!Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59094800939795586352015-01-04T10:31:38.166-08:002015-01-04T10:31:38.166-08:00Have fun tomorrow and enjoy your memories together...Have fun tomorrow and enjoy your memories together. My step son also lives in Seattle so we have something in common. The gardens look interesting. Perhaps you will have time to take some pictures to show us?Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57328681972355946412015-01-04T09:39:20.753-08:002015-01-04T09:39:20.753-08:00I am so glad that you will visit with the young la...I am so glad that you will visit with the young lady who obviously still loves you very much! You were probably a safe port in an alcoholic storm for her. <br />How wonderful to get to see the Chihuly Glass Museum!! I am envious!! I know you will take some photos. <br />A long time ago a Glass Blower Stayed at our resort for a summer he was working at a place not far away that had a Glassblowers shop. He made us several goblets...all have been broken by now :( :( But we still have a large window piece. He studied with Chiihuly at one point and then was overseas. I hear he is a premier goblet maker now and has a Studio in Mukitto Washington near Everett. I hope we get to Oregon next spring for my nephews graduation...he gets his Phd...then with a little travelling around who knows? :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-36311624441026319562015-01-04T09:15:47.662-08:002015-01-04T09:15:47.662-08:00I have read your stories of the past, so I'm n...I have read your stories of the past, so I'm not going back to revisit them. I just say "Hurray" for someone who shows up out of your past that you really want to see!<br />You will love the glass museum. I took so many photos when I was there! The colors and forms are wonderful!<br />Modern advances in electronics have changed and enhanced our world. Having you in my life is an example of that. <br />Have a great day in Seattle.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-90865137903492790112015-01-04T08:33:49.946-08:002015-01-04T08:33:49.946-08:00It's too bad you experienced so much abuse as ...It's too bad you experienced so much abuse as a young wife. I am glad you are settled now with a decent man. It will be nice to meet your stepdaughter again and to see that beautiful edifice. Happy thoughts, DJan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com