tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post3322113073539947678..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Beyond the Barbed WireMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75452775480562538442009-01-31T09:00:00.000-05:002009-01-31T09:00:00.000-05:00My daughter got me started with Facebook when she ...My daughter got me started with Facebook when she married and moved far away. I think it's a great way to keep in touch, and it's a lot of fun! I found your blog through FB's blog network. And, I must say, what a beautiful blog you have! I love these cows, and they sure do look like they enjoy the simple life.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-47831078626679892852009-01-29T19:00:00.000-05:002009-01-29T19:00:00.000-05:00it reminds me of a poem I remember reading when I ...it reminds me of a poem I remember reading when I was a kid-I think it was like this-<BR/><BR/>Cow <BR/><BR/>Half the time they munched the grass, and half the <BR/>time they lay <BR/><BR/>Down in the water-meadows, the lazy month of May, <BR/>A-chewing, <BR/>A-mooing, <BR/>To pass the hours away* <BR/><BR/>'Nice weather/ said the brown cow. <BR/><BR/>'Ah/ said the white. <BR/>'Grass is very tasty/ <BR/><BR/>'Grass is all right.' <BR/><BR/>Half the time they munched the grass, and half the <BR/>time they lay <BR/><BR/>Down in the water-meadows, the lazy month of May, <BR/>A-chewing, <BR/>A-mooing, <BR/>To pass the hours away <BR/><BR/>'Rain coming/ said the brown cow, <BR/><BR/>'Ah/ said the white. <BR/>'Flies is very tiresome/ <BR/><BR/>'Flies bite/ <BR/><BR/>Half the time they munched the grass, and half the <BR/>time they lay <BR/><BR/>Down in the water-meadows, the lazy month of May, <BR/>A-chewing, <BR/>A-mooing, <BR/>To pass the hours away. <BR/><BR/>'Time to go/ said the brown cow* <BR/><BR/>'Ah', said the white. <BR/>'Nice chat'. 'Very pleasant/ <BR/><BR/>'Night/ 'Night/ <BR/><BR/>Half the time they munched the grass, and half the <BR/>time they lay <BR/><BR/>Down in the water-meadows, the lazy month of May, <BR/>A-chewing, <BR/>A-mooing, <BR/>To pass the hours away. <BR/><BR/>Being a cow seems like a low stress job.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-8466264820797112882009-01-28T17:38:00.000-05:002009-01-28T17:38:00.000-05:00Those are some nice looking bovines Mary! I'm sur...Those are some nice looking bovines Mary! I'm surprised they didn't get all curious and walk over to the fence to investigate you standing there.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-77311424677385316342009-01-27T16:11:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:11:00.000-05:00Tried Facebook. Don't have time for both and love ...Tried Facebook. Don't have time for both and love spending time in Blogger so I inactivated it.<BR/><BR/>Loved the calm, relaxing pics on this post.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277639511793322433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-8318800927305459902009-01-27T11:51:00.000-05:002009-01-27T11:51:00.000-05:00What a surprise to see the beautiful cows Mary. Y...What a surprise to see the beautiful cows Mary. You really know how to get them to pose. :o)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225891108012809429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-15094255535346842462009-01-26T22:56:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:56:00.000-05:00Mary great photos of the cows!I too have resisted ...Mary great photos of the cows!I too have resisted FB.Where ever and how ever you say it..I'm a fan of yours! hugs NGNaturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-62593191131265501252009-01-26T22:20:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:20:00.000-05:00Great peaceful pasture scenes.I know what you mean...Great peaceful pasture scenes.<BR/>I know what you mean about blogging..I love it but it certainly can take up time...I want to read everyones blog on my blogroll..but I cant..so I catch up when I can.<BR/>I have been enjoying facebook as well.Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-8926865491099624182009-01-26T21:51:00.000-05:002009-01-26T21:51:00.000-05:00Just delightful, Mary. Relaxing. Uncomplicated. ...Just delightful, Mary. Relaxing. Uncomplicated. Mesmerizing.<BR/><BR/>Yes. Facebook and MySpace and all the other social networking sites turned out to be less wonky and childish than I'd imagined, and through them I've discovered what it's like to be a silly child again--but one reaching out and connecting with others. Strange. And invigorating.<BR/><BR/>You're quite right about the whole online/offline conflict. Please, <I>please</I>, PLEASE let me know if you figure it all out. I still haven't and would appreciate some guidance!jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14442776138172728872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-90265507138157370702009-01-26T13:40:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:40:00.000-05:00I work at a college, so facebook is a must for kee...I work at a college, so facebook is a must for keeping up with the students.<BR/><BR/>I have a high schooler and it's also a good way to keep up with her. All her friends think I'm a "cool mom" for being on facebook.<BR/><BR/>It really is alot of fun, once you get the hang of it.<BR/><BR/>Cindie<BR/><BR/>PS. I friended you.Cindie Ulreichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538312637815926959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-66725883946472336792009-01-26T13:30:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:30:00.000-05:00Cow business is serious business, Mary. They're de...Cow business is serious business, Mary. They're dead serious about standing and lying about, contemplating life and grass and cud. Serious business.dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-32832025166321838842009-01-26T09:12:00.000-05:002009-01-26T09:12:00.000-05:00I loved the cows, Mary and wanted to also stop by ...I loved the cows, Mary and wanted to also stop by and congratulate you on 14 days! That is wonderful. Some of my friends have tried to talk me in to doing a FB page, but I haven't done it yet. I know my daughters are both into it and love it. It was great for Kaleigh before she got to college. She made alot of friends before she ever got there so I think it made the transition much easier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-64317728398247591122009-01-26T08:06:00.000-05:002009-01-26T08:06:00.000-05:00These photos remind me of simpler times, Mary, whe...These photos remind me of simpler times, Mary, when I was a kid and had to bring the cows home from the pasture for milking time. No Facebook or blogging or even e-mail then:) <BR/>My daughter and daughter-in-law are into Facebook, but I have enough trouble keeping up with reading blogs! I hope you don't give up blogging, Mary; where would I get my fix of great pictures and humor?Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-61154835833072755562009-01-26T07:16:00.000-05:002009-01-26T07:16:00.000-05:00I do love Facebook. In a few minutes a day I can u...I do love Facebook. In a few minutes a day I can update on dozens of people. I like their email application too. It can be very time consuming if you add a lot of applications or chat within the application. I don't do that. Our workplace blocked Facebook...too distracting!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-50297445714688109712009-01-25T23:10:00.000-05:002009-01-25T23:10:00.000-05:00Disorderly attempts at blog-keeping & obsessiv...Disorderly attempts at blog-keeping & obsessive checks of Twitter are already too much for me, Mary! Your mention of poking people on Facebook reminded me of this poignant yet funny <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/fashion/15spy.html" REL="nofollow">NY Times article</A> about what can happen when a Facebook member dies. <BR/><BR/>"....smiling as they went about their cow business..." was my favorite part. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-42278983274675876522009-01-25T23:05:00.000-05:002009-01-25T23:05:00.000-05:00Love those cow faces--nothing like a cow for looki...Love those cow faces--nothing like a cow for looking placid (unless you are Julie and you are facing down a bull, not a cow!).<BR/>Watch out--Facebook can hook you. My niece, who was a consistent blogger, has practically gone missing from the blogosphere. She is now a Facebook junkie.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81295921745763560002009-01-25T22:52:00.000-05:002009-01-25T22:52:00.000-05:00Mary, love all the bovine photos...they do look so...Mary, love all the bovine photos...they do look so relaxed and content.<BR/><BR/>Great news about your continued success on breaking that nasty habit.<BR/><BR/>I love FB. It is so easy to post pictures, catch up on friends in just a few minutes, play some silly games (if you feel like it) and yes...even IM someone. Enjoy!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170186776403419013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-19289432556928288312009-01-25T22:08:00.000-05:002009-01-25T22:08:00.000-05:00My Facebook experience of late has been totally hi...My Facebook experience of late has been totally high school reunion... ugh! Didn't like it then, don't care for it now.<BR/><BR/>I do like poking my friends and mostly the Blue Cove and Green Patch thingy :)<BR/><BR/>Love the cows... how nice you live so close to them!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302493174417839271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-20739190187982278492009-01-25T21:34:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:34:00.000-05:00I'm still resisting the Facebook thing, but I don'...I'm still resisting the Facebook thing, but I don't know how much longer I can hold out. So many friends have joined and keep sending me invitations, I'm starting to feel rude for not joining.Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-39400555352064728792009-01-25T21:15:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:15:00.000-05:00Nice and relaxing. I like this post. I enjoy see...Nice and relaxing. I like this post. I enjoy seeing grass, as always in your neck of the woods. <BR/><BR/>I joined facebook only to check in with my grandkids once in a while. Don't take the time to really get into it. I like blogging better. But only if it remains fun. If I feel pressured I back off. Nice that we're all different.<BR/><BR/>Really, really, really GLAD you've kicked the cigarette habit. You go girl!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-42937577019042180442009-01-25T19:37:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:37:00.000-05:00Beautiful cows, Mary. You can’t get much simpler ...Beautiful cows, Mary. You can’t get much simpler than cows chewing cud.<BR/><BR/>I too have trouble finding the time to blog. I've decided to blog when I can and not worry about it or make apologies. It is supposed to be fun - right?<BR/><BR/>I’m so very proud of you - 14 days and no cigs. Well done, you!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740696035980768212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-46846893225836719432009-01-25T19:23:00.001-05:002009-01-25T19:23:00.001-05:00Wow, nice relaxing photos, Mary. Thank you so muc...Wow, nice relaxing photos, Mary. Thank you so much. And facebook I'm glad to see you there, but I'm still not really into it except for work.NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1762479259193855752009-01-25T19:23:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:23:00.000-05:00Dear Mary,I have not done an acount yet on fb...I ...Dear Mary,<BR/>I have not done an acount yet on fb...I visit my nephew and that is it for now...I had 160 emails to take care of on Friday..that's enough contact for now.<BR/>Enjoy the simple life. I would not have it any other way!<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-65474687330515115292009-01-25T18:53:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:53:00.000-05:00My dear Facebook friend . . . . I hear you and kno...My dear Facebook friend . . . . I hear you and know exactly how you feel . . . where are the hours of the day now to take any pictures for blogging? See you on FB!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-84148828756500771972009-01-25T17:26:00.000-05:002009-01-25T17:26:00.000-05:00Love the photos of the cows. I have never been of...Love the photos of the cows. I have never been of Facebook despite my sister urging me to do so. I like the blogging better.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I get writers block or don't have time to comment at other peoples blogs and I just accept that and know that I can jump right in again when I have the time.<BR/><BR/>I hope you can find a way to do both. You are one of the reasons why I have gotten so into photography. Your photos are so wonderful that I come here for inspiration and wise words.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-52254132354874080112009-01-25T16:44:00.000-05:002009-01-25T16:44:00.000-05:00Yes, I am on Facebook too. I got an account to kee...Yes, I am on Facebook too. I got an account to keep up with my niece and nephew. Then I found out there were other people i know on it and so it goes... <BR/><BR/>Love the scenes with the cattle. They look so happy.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com