tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post2926778495815903784..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Everything Happens for a ReasonMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-67830885145944513982007-11-27T21:57:00.000-05:002007-11-27T21:57:00.000-05:00Consecrating a Holy vessel for my eternal consciou...Consecrating a Holy vessel for my eternal consciousness.<BR/>A new body and a new mind.<BR/><BR/>Be thankful. Blessings unto you and yours.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Of Angel hugs and of love and laughter<BR/><BR/>and of happily ever after.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Of kind words and healing balms.<BR/><BR/>Of buzzing bees in the tall, green grasses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-48707152655683393342007-11-07T19:17:00.000-05:002007-11-07T19:17:00.000-05:00Oh Mary. Whew. Yes, life and it's vicissitudes - ...Oh Mary. Whew. Yes, life and it's vicissitudes - the sleepless nights.<BR/>I'm so glad things are working out - that you've maintained your sense of humor and beauty (that water lily is a show stopper).<BR/><BR/>Sweet little Bella. I hope she's wearing the carpet out again with her dashes and flourishes onto the couch.<BR/><BR/>The Cooper's Hawk portraits are so elegant. Wow. Nice job with that camera, girl!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-4553443947510410982007-11-06T21:15:00.000-05:002007-11-06T21:15:00.000-05:00Hi Terri! We might have met before but it was so ...Hi Terri! We might have met before but it was so long ago... I'm glad you enjoy my blog. I used to post more often than I do now but hope to get back into my blogging groove soon.<BR/><BR/>This evening I let Michael know you commented. It was so nice of you to do that. He is well and he asked me to tell you that as soon as he is hooked up to a computer at his new office, he will let you know his e-mail address.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for commenting. Feel free to visit my place anytime!<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-32094448933224600632007-11-06T15:58:00.000-05:002007-11-06T15:58:00.000-05:00Hi Mary. My name is Terri and I worked with Micha...Hi Mary. My name is Terri and I worked with Michael at Primo Electric. We have kept in touch over the years and awhile back he pointed me to your blog which I must say I have LOVED reading. Sometimes I feel like you have a window into my mind and you put into words the thoughts and feelings in there that I don't quite understand. And..needless to say...your pictures are incredible. Absolutely incredible. <BR/>I'm writing because I was reading your latest blog and was horrified to read about what happened to Mike's job. However, I'm very happy that he was picked up by another company so quickly. If you would, please let him know I'm very sorry about what happened but hopefully this new beginning will take him to a new level of success.<BR/>Thank you!<BR/>TerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-34794202739664721512007-11-05T10:51:00.000-05:002007-11-05T10:51:00.000-05:00Oh my gosh, I'm so glad things worked out so quick...Oh my gosh, I'm so glad things worked out so quickly for your husband. I hate Corporate "culture"--so uncultured.<BR/><BR/>That last photo is beautiful. I love your pond! Hope Your pup heals quickly. And "quietly"!dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-30761388385533504482007-11-04T23:30:00.000-05:002007-11-04T23:30:00.000-05:00Ah, Mary, you are always consoling me. I send a hu...Ah, Mary, you are always consoling me. I send a hug your way. Glad Michael got a job right away. How can people like that sleep at night!?JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-526648258966287492007-11-04T20:07:00.000-05:002007-11-04T20:07:00.000-05:00Alyssa, tomorrow is another work week and I am hop...Alyssa, tomorrow is another work week and I am hoping I get through. Early to bed will help!<BR/><BR/>Larry, I've known a few men who were let go when they were very close to retirement. It took some of them a few years to find employment unfortunately.<BR/><BR/>Susie, I'm waiting to find out why this happened, for whatever reason..<BR/><BR/>Nikkipolani, I'll be inquiring about the young woman with the new house. Very upsetting!<BR/><BR/>Linne, yes, I was a wreck, even though this happened once before but under much better circumstances!<BR/><BR/>Anna, Bella is doing better. I think she's back! But - no running until tomorrow night, MAYBE. I have a Kodak EasyShare Z612. Nice camera in good light. I have trouble in low light, though.<BR/><BR/>Hi Jayne's Mom Phil! Glad you visited! You have a wonderful daughter, but I guess you already know that! Jayne is heaven sent.<BR/><BR/>Mary, LOL! You said it! A quick kick the teeth!<BR/><BR/>Nina, thanks. We'll make the best of it. You just can't look back.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-51554791018763282212007-11-04T18:37:00.000-05:002007-11-04T18:37:00.000-05:00Oh, Mary,I'm sure this unexpected rug being pulled...Oh, Mary,<BR/>I'm sure this unexpected rug being pulled out from under you must cause a great deal of anxiety. There have been many things we'd wished had been different that we look back on and, with the passage of time, are thankful we were pushed in another direction. I hope this will be the same for you.<BR/>Nice for the hawk to be your predictable visitor in this time of unpredictability.nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-50882702037702747652007-11-04T18:21:00.000-05:002007-11-04T18:21:00.000-05:00Mary so pleased your husband got a new job so quic...Mary so pleased your husband got a new job so quickly. Life has a habit of giving us a quick kick in the teeth hasn't it!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298456850858879001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-73059808474593004022007-11-04T17:15:00.000-05:002007-11-04T17:15:00.000-05:00Well Mary, you certainly don't need my response bu...Well Mary, you certainly don't need my response but here it is. What beautiful photos of the hawk and flower. Somehow it makes all your previous blog seem more bearable. Glad Michael has a new job! Keep on keeping on, I love your blog. Jayne's Mom PhilUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03862534459450462450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-64618809706088731982007-11-04T15:19:00.000-05:002007-11-04T15:19:00.000-05:00Ah Mary I just love your sense of humor!When all i...Ah Mary I just love your sense of humor!When all is doomed you just turn on that humor :) <BR/>I am so happy to hear that there is a happy ending to the men being laid off! I can just imagine the ((((SHOCK))))) in hearing <BR/>scat get out..shaking my head..<BR/><BR/>Ahhhh...poor Bella these photos truly capture her mood!! Whew glad that she is healing as I am!!! Yippee!!<BR/><BR/>Mary you must tell me what camera you use...as I am shopping for a new one...your images are so clear!!! Hugs Anna xo <BR/>Give Bella an extra treat and hug from me!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-83525400264852507472007-11-04T11:13:00.000-05:002007-11-04T11:13:00.000-05:00Oh, May- I would have been a wreck in your shoes....Oh, May- I would have been a wreck in your shoes. Job security is so important but like others have said, I'm so relieved that Michael and Billy were hired on to new positions so quickly. I hope they aren't totally discouraged by the lay-offs. I think I would be. I Bella OK?<BR/><BR/>I really do love your eye for photography. You are gifted my dear!Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-76722584296487436102007-11-04T10:04:00.000-05:002007-11-04T10:04:00.000-05:00Mary. I was so shocked to hear about your Michael...Mary. I was so shocked to hear about your Michael's experience. What a horrible way to treat employees - not to give them any kind of notice. My heart aches for that woman who'd just bought a house. Thank God many have found new jobs. I hope she does too.<BR/><BR/>On another note, your pond lily is beautiful beyond words. Such an intense glow. Thank you for capturing it and sharing with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-12426596820055583172007-11-03T23:42:00.000-04:002007-11-03T23:42:00.000-04:00Mary,That sounds like such a difficult week. So g...Mary,<BR/>That sounds like such a difficult week. So glad your husband was able to find a job quickly. When the shipyard closed in our town thousands were left jobless and our town really suffered. <BR/>It does all happen for a reason I suppose, but sometimes when one is in the thick of it, it's hard to get past the anger and fear.<BR/>Love all your pictures, especially that beautiful water lily!<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-26538071372012028062007-11-03T23:41:00.000-04:002007-11-03T23:41:00.000-04:00Not only is that a beautiful photo of the hawk its...Not only is that a beautiful photo of the hawk itself, but I also love the texture of the tree and blue sky in background! Glad your husband could bounce back so quickly.-Some people stay unemployed for months or even longer before getting another job.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-82448539073491970092007-11-03T23:05:00.000-04:002007-11-03T23:05:00.000-04:00Mary you have surely been on a roller coaster of e...Mary you have surely been on a roller coaster of events these past weeks! I read Steve your blog and he was shocked about the turn of events for your husband and Billy. What a relief that they both were hired so quickly. I hope the rest of their co-workers are able to find work soon. How extremely terrible. Big business today is fickle to say the least. Steve and I work at the same company, so we are hoping that it can hang in there for 5 more years - then we both retire. Poor Bella - she was having sympathy pains for her Mom and Dad. Good thing she's feeling better. The water lily is beautiful and the hawk regal. I'm sure next week will be much better than the last few . . .Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806756079227306837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-88955109385214443242007-11-03T17:28:00.000-04:002007-11-03T17:28:00.000-04:00Chani, American corporate culture makes my blood b...Chani, American corporate culture makes my blood boil, too. This case, in particular, is the worst scenario.<BR/><BR/>Cathie, when you are suddenly dumped on the roadside, you immediately - right away - this about what you will give up. You are planning well.<BR/><BR/>Donna, we are fortunate. I worry about the women who were let go. It's more of a challenge for women to find employment - particularly ones my age.<BR/><BR/>Laura, yes, it's all BC. A good attitude gets you through - and a gorgeous hawk :o)<BR/><BR/>Lisa, it's good to get to know you. Here, you'll hear a lot of ups and downs. Hope you can stand it.<BR/><BR/>Mary C, Bella is getting better, slowly... Next week MUST be better!<BR/><BR/>Annie, LOL! Last night I had three muscle relaxers!<BR/><BR/>David, no yelling at God! Oh, I should practice what I preach. You can yell all you want.<BR/><BR/>Susan, yes, I thought of people like you and the wonderful little girls you have, plus the menagerie of pets you feed. I'd work part-time on top of full-time to feed the birds, fish, and dogs. May this NEVER happen to you! And, I completely agree with the tired Cooper's leg...I haven't been thinking well lately.<BR/><BR/>Liza Lee, a third relocation in five years would kill me. He did receive a call from Dallas. I don't wear Stetsens (Stetsons?). Cowboy hats.<BR/><BR/>Ruthie, I might see the Coopers sit on that perch a few times a month. It's the perfect spot! Far away, though. I want to get a photo of one in flight. Maybe next camera...<BR/><BR/>Mary (Lost Roses), Oil of Olay is good. Lancome makes me feel...worth it?<BR/><BR/>Pete, most people on earth experience something similar on the job. I am waiting to hear about something good resulting from this.<BR/><BR/>Toni, you have my BEST WISHES for Don. Twice during the last few decades, Michael hung on until the end. Don is loyal and the rewards for that will be great. My fingers are crossed for a good outcome... Keep yourself immersed in your artwork. You will make it through.<BR/><BR/>Chris, your father faced rough times and made it. In some professions, families plan for such ordeals. Very sad. I am ready for a good weekend!<BR/><BR/>Pam, oh, losing jobs to foreigners REALLY sucks. Thanks for your nice comments on the Cooper photos. They are awesome, aren't they? Just glad I didn't see a dove take a hit.<BR/><BR/>Carol, oooh...bad week? I'll be by later. <BR/><BR/>Jayne, oh, that poor man - so close to retirement. I have heard of this way too often. Corporate downsizing takes the highly-paid upper management and dumps them. I cringe.<BR/><BR/>Monarch, yeah, it's been a wild week. I regret not being able to visit your wonderful blog and so many others. I'll catch up soon.<BR/><BR/>Sherry, I just watch your videos when I need my BP lowered. Thanks, dear.<BR/><BR/>Trixie, when I was young and Gina was little, I thought life was too hectic and looked forward to a slow-down in my fifties. Not happenin' !<BR/><BR/>Sonya, if the light is good and you have time, a Hawk will perch motionless for minutes on end. They're easy. I'm no magician.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-46556793162266424532007-11-03T16:04:00.000-04:002007-11-03T16:04:00.000-04:00Mary, I am so glad that you could end your week we...Mary, I am so glad that you could end your week well!<BR/><BR/>I am glad that Bella is well, too!<BR/><BR/>Great photos of the Cooper’s Hawks! How he stays freeze and still like that? You are a magician photographer!sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-6892822113934622062007-11-03T15:21:00.000-04:002007-11-03T15:21:00.000-04:00WOW! Things never seem to settle. What a week. ...WOW! Things never seem to settle. What a week. I am glad it has turned out so well. I hope Ms. Bella feels better, too.entotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765602736333069178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-53666773246852102522007-11-03T14:58:00.000-04:002007-11-03T14:58:00.000-04:00Dear Mary,Never a dull moment at your house!Wow! U...Dear Mary,<BR/>Never a dull moment at your house!<BR/>Wow! Up, down, up, down.....lordy, lordy!<BR/>Michael and Billy are "good men"! So glad they found jobs quickly.<BR/>Oh, dear, sweet Bella, baby! My goodness what a week you had!<BR/>Your photos of Cooper's Hawk are amazing. Such a cool bird.<BR/>Never you worry about making the blog rounds. Every one understands. Glad you were able to post. Relax and rest and enjoy the Autumn. Water lilly is beautiful....<BR/>Sending sweet, relaxing, soothing, all is well, blessings.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-73500514822678881592007-11-03T11:42:00.000-04:002007-11-03T11:42:00.000-04:00WOW, you have been busy (with everything)! Poor ...WOW, you have been busy (with everything)! Poor puppy and love the coopers hawk picture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-33116316379373125522007-11-03T10:23:00.000-04:002007-11-03T10:23:00.000-04:00Wow Mary... I am so sorry to hear about Michael an...Wow Mary... I am so sorry to hear about Michael and Billy's jobs, but happy to hear that they were picked up by other companies so quickly. There truly does not seem to be any corporate loyalty these days. Our neighbor across the street was "let go" in downsizing and, at age 60, is having to move further south for a new job in order to have health coverage until he is able to retire. It's sad. <BR/><BR/>Love your Cooper's that came to visit and let you know that all will be well. Hugs to you.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-44186694124640287542007-11-03T09:21:00.000-04:002007-11-03T09:21:00.000-04:00My week had its ups and downs, but nothing quite s...My week had its ups and downs, but nothing quite so down as yours. But it looks like it will work out with new jobs so quickly. <BR/><BR/>Love the hawk pictures and your narrative.<BR/><BR/>Carol at May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-8956070145042612882007-11-03T08:36:00.000-04:002007-11-03T08:36:00.000-04:00Getting laid off totally sucks, I know from person...Getting laid off totally sucks, I know from personal experience of losing my job to overseas people, but I am so happy for Michael and Billy that they got jobs so quickly - good for them and for you and your daughter, phew.<BR/>Wow, Mary, what *great* photos! You rock, for sure!NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-88820957920237025142007-11-03T08:29:00.000-04:002007-11-03T08:29:00.000-04:00Dear Mary, what a week you have had. I am pleased...Dear Mary, what a week you have had. I am pleased your husband has found another position so quickly, it is a credit to him and you! I guess job insecurity is a problem for us all, we should not take things for granted. My father was made redundant three times with the closure of railways, factories and timber yards. I remember how hard it was. But, like you, he always looked forward and moved on. Your cooper's hawk is magnificient, and the photos are so clear. Relax a while and enjoy your weekend :-)Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.com