tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post5463895368831406841..comments2024-02-20T12:47:17.532+01:00Comments on Bits 'n Bob's/Show 'n Tell: What if i do something else tomorrow?poppshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08976320013870023366noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-72437318144968727602010-05-11T08:50:23.701+02:002010-05-11T08:50:23.701+02:00I'm very struck by Mary's comment that by ...I'm very struck by Mary's comment that by the time you have learnt to survive one phase, they are at the beginning of the next. No chance to correct or even try a new approach.<br />Just to enjoy and marvel, I guess?Vicki Holletthttp://www.vcikihollett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-90168698161805237532010-05-05T11:18:05.244+02:002010-05-05T11:18:05.244+02:00Mary, i'm no expert - is anyone?
Why and when ...Mary, i'm no expert - is anyone?<br />Why and when France - who knows?poppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976320013870023366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-40154160700957677262010-05-03T21:41:05.074+02:002010-05-03T21:41:05.074+02:00I suspect that was the case.
I defer to your exp...I suspect that was the case. <br /><br />I defer to your experience in raising teenage boys. To me they all look slightly guilty all of the time, reminiscent of the young Joachim Phoenix [I think he was using the name 'Leaf' at that time] in the movie 'Parenthood' skulking around, looking morose, carrying something in a plain paper bag into their bedrooms.<br /><br />The thing about having only one child is that by the time you learn how to survive one phase, they are at the beginning of the next. No chance to correct mistakes or even try a new approach.<br /><br />How have you survived it all, intact? Perhaps living in that little hamlet has made the difference. Still can't figure out why and when you decided on France. Don't know England very well -- have travelled there twice (enjoyed both visits) and am a long-standing member of the Jane Austen Society of North America -- but find it very beautiful -- love its writers especially.<br /><br />Have spent very little time in France (1 1/2 days -- much of it on a train) so can't say either way.<br /><br />Mary xMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-67168457242530416062010-05-03T19:54:19.919+02:002010-05-03T19:54:19.919+02:00He WAS clearly guilty of something too and playing...He WAS clearly guilty of something too and playing for time!!poppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976320013870023366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-31333805321887765942010-05-03T19:00:50.222+02:002010-05-03T19:00:50.222+02:00Excellent. Will look forward to future WI's.
...Excellent. Will look forward to future WI's.<br /><br />Don't know what to say about the spelling but I smile whenever I find myself using capital letters. The first time I sent a text message to my son [the only way he would respond] I thought it would be easier to type in the entire thing in capitals. My message simply said -- "PLEASE CALL ME."<br />His response was "Why -- what happened". I replied -- "JUST CALL ME. TX." His response was even more panicked. "JUST TELL ME. WHAT IS IT". I was getting frustrated now -- I hate to text. It takes so long. And I can't see the letters very well without my reading glasses. -- So I wrote back "PLEASE JUST PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL ME. TX!" He replied: "AM I IN TROUBLE? WHAT DID I DO WRONG?"<br /><br />I had two thoughts, the first that he must be guilty of something, the second that I must be doing something incorrectly to solicit such a response. He explained to me that using capital letters in texting meant that I was either angry or upset about something. Live and learn. <br /><br />Now I just use capital lettes for emphasis or to draw attention. <br /><br />Mary xMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-60275358843746730322010-05-03T18:48:48.870+02:002010-05-03T18:48:48.870+02:00Mary , your comment WAS encouraging.
More What If?...Mary , your comment WAS encouraging.<br />More What If?<br />Well, there is at least one more lying at the bottom of the cupboard, maybe two.....i'll have a look.poppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976320013870023366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-36965881447887450152010-05-03T18:38:21.131+02:002010-05-03T18:38:21.131+02:00ooops, must do something about my spelling - any s...ooops, must do something about my spelling - any suggestions please?poppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976320013870023366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-23970421983357078142010-05-03T17:23:10.217+02:002010-05-03T17:23:10.217+02:00Chris,
My comment was meant to be encouraging. Y...Chris, <br /><br />My comment was meant to be encouraging. Your writing has gone to another PLANE -- as in "level of reality or other level of existence, mental activity, or achievement"[Dictionary]. To me your musings do not mean that you have 'left the building' but that you have freed yourself from its walls.<br /><br />More WHAT IF please. <br /><br />Mary xMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-1128633527611173762010-05-02T13:45:31.155+02:002010-05-02T13:45:31.155+02:00!uoyknaht!uoyknahtpoppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976320013870023366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1705434510664520110.post-61390576940351771942010-05-02T13:30:11.876+02:002010-05-02T13:30:11.876+02:00You are amazing. So full of hidden talents. I...You are amazing. So full of hidden talents. I've enjoyed your What If Series incorporating the theme of changing voices. Truly original and inspiring. My snoitalutargnoc!.Janet Bianchinihttp://civitaquana.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com