tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post8646998608024706057..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Eyes on MeMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-33272722459138527582009-08-21T01:20:24.710-04:002009-08-21T01:20:24.710-04:00your pictures show your patience level u sure do h...your pictures show your patience level u sure do have tons of them i believe god bless you thanks for these beautiful pictures...<br /><br /><br />___________________<br />Jack<br /><a href="http://www.telekomx.mobi/lp1/iwaybpo/" rel="nofollow">Home Security Systems no CREDIT CHECK everyone is approved</a>Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118749704131937471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-55932232319903714852009-07-31T11:21:28.214-04:002009-07-31T11:21:28.214-04:00Always love your pictures. I hope you're havin...Always love your pictures. I hope you're having a wonderful summer but I miss you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-35321968779813950162009-06-28T23:18:46.936-04:002009-06-28T23:18:46.936-04:00What a wonderful post.. that snickers bar entitlem...What a wonderful post.. that snickers bar entitlement - know it well, lol. You are so very, very talented. I adore your dogs, your wit, humor, the way you say it, present it.. the whole nine yards - it's really good. <br /><br />So I won't take up forever commenting and pointing out all the things I love about your blog and this post, I'll try to be quick and end by sharing with you something I think you might enjoy and appreciate (it's a joke, or rather a "funny" about aging - lol.) <br /><br />Two elderly women - both long time friends - were chatting once again about aging and their recent doctors' appointments<br /><br />One lady sighed... "I am so tired of going to the doctor for another checkup just to be told I have something new that is due to age."<br /><br />Her friend replied, "Me, too! At my appointment yesterday my doctor told me I now have something called Masculine Degeneration and that I would just have to learn to deal with it!" <br /><br />:) Off to enjoy more of your wonderful blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-4526382206478430192009-06-28T23:05:39.624-04:002009-06-28T23:05:39.624-04:00Ruthie's comment made me cackle out loud! Our ...Ruthie's comment made me cackle out loud! Our band just played for a motorcycle rally and you have never seen so many fashion don'ts in one place. I felt svelte as hell.<br /><br />This post distills everything I love about you--the talent and the humor and the penchant for self-deprecation and the honesty and the beauty.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxo<br /><br />jzJulie Zickefoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-55729517196167986652009-06-25T21:04:56.023-04:002009-06-25T21:04:56.023-04:00I'll chime in here with the rest and congratul...I'll chime in here with the rest and congratulate you on quitting smoking! That is so important. <br />I laughed at the mustache. I must admit, I'm blunt like that too. Call a spade a spade for goodness sakes. Call a mustache a mustache. So what? I still have to do something about mine. One day...<br /><br />Loved your pics. Don't see how they could get any better. You don't need an expensive camera. That first one is fantastic. And the Licker sisters! Sweet!<br />Enjoy summer. I plan to.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-56089543745469701052009-06-25T17:14:07.209-04:002009-06-25T17:14:07.209-04:00Great photos and congrats on quitting smoking. I ...Great photos and congrats on quitting smoking. I think that is an incredible accomplishment.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Lauriedmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81612177171754917232009-06-25T02:05:25.322-04:002009-06-25T02:05:25.322-04:00Life is a constant battle, isn't it, Mary? Hec...Life is a constant battle, isn't it, Mary? Heck, we do what we can and live with the rest. This smoker has an extra "few" pounds and I haven't got the excuse of having quit puffing. Good for you! <br /><br />Wow, that's quite a dragonfly photo. I don't think you need to have camera envy!LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-44195454820305513752009-06-24T09:11:04.725-04:002009-06-24T09:11:04.725-04:00You speak for so many of us, Mary. Age and weight ...You speak for so many of us, Mary. Age and weight creep up on us while we're busy living and loving and working. At the same time gravity is doing its sneaky work and making everything we have sag! 'Tain't fair! Food is part of all our celebrations and triumphs, and comforts when that's what we need, too. You're not alone in your battle (my own roll is very stubborn), and we're all rooting for you. <br /><br />Enjoy your summer and your garden and your girls. We'll be here.Peg Sillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264210610044622009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-64171838578884212152009-06-24T06:42:57.581-04:002009-06-24T06:42:57.581-04:00I can so empathize with you over Chloe, especially...I can so empathize with you over Chloe, especially having so recently gone through the loss of sight and hearing with Badger. I will be holding all of you in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Hmmmm, that diet business is a tough one, but hey, you kicked the nicotene habit, so I KNOW you can shed a few pounds! :) We're all out here cheering you on, girl! Enjoy your summer!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386388066709376768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-86471475616506558882009-06-23T19:06:36.510-04:002009-06-23T19:06:36.510-04:00Have a nice summer Mary..enjoy your walking time.....Have a nice summer Mary..enjoy your walking time...and time off from blogging and blog reading..<br />I have throughly enjoyed your awesome photos and words..<br /><br />I am feeling a bit overwhelmed myself lately with all the blog reading. i love reading blogs and it was a wonderful way to spend the long dark winter hours....now that it is summer there are more hours to be outdoors..and I feel bad when I dont visit my bloggy friends.....<br />Maybe we should all take a blogging vacation..Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-28032799474901497702009-06-23T16:55:39.717-04:002009-06-23T16:55:39.717-04:00I love the way you can talk about what vexes you. ...I love the way you can talk about what vexes you. I too have a spare tire for a Mack truck and a mustache. Do I like them? NO Have I done anything about them? NO. I should but I haven't seen myself posted on other blogs lately. Thank goodness. I might be encouraged to do something about it if I was posted for the whole world to see. UGH... I don't want to scare anyone though. Happy Summmer.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-83216838077626090452009-06-23T09:26:35.846-04:002009-06-23T09:26:35.846-04:00The only reason I knew that I didn't write thi...The only reason I knew that I didn't write this post was that you went to WVA. Otherwise, I'm right there with ya, honey, right down to that big old tire around my belly. <br /><br />Im proud of you and your willpower--first smoking and now comfort food--I wish I could find the discipline, but I just keep saying to myself, "it'll be better in California! I'll walk everywhere and the pounds will fall off!"<br /><br />And don't burst my bubble!dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-40335937307192309412009-06-23T08:56:06.315-04:002009-06-23T08:56:06.315-04:00Happy for you on your "new plan". A few ...Happy for you on your "new plan". A few pounds is still preferable to smoking but I know you'll be back in good form soon. Happy summer. Oh, and I love that first picture.JeanMachttp://amountaintoohigh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-19544434491950195762009-06-23T08:29:37.936-04:002009-06-23T08:29:37.936-04:00Your pictures are always great, but I think that t...Your pictures are always great, but I think that top one is my favorite ever!<br /><br />Good luck, I'm still struggling with the weight issue after quitting smoking.Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-36273183573658570092009-06-22T21:09:38.323-04:002009-06-22T21:09:38.323-04:00You too, Mary! Good luck with the walking - I kno...You too, Mary! Good luck with the walking - I know you'll do it!NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-82086925077121545752009-06-22T19:57:35.162-04:002009-06-22T19:57:35.162-04:00Be proud of the non-smoking, Mare. THAT is your a...Be proud of the non-smoking, Mare. THAT is your accomplishment - and one that will save your life. And btw, having never met you before New River, I think you are beautiful.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763046967587715415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1216012699503253382009-06-22T16:17:58.670-04:002009-06-22T16:17:58.670-04:00Hi Mary,
We all succumb to that tire around the mi...Hi Mary,<br />We all succumb to that tire around the middle it seems. Everything in the summer tastes so good. I guess portion control is the best way. Snickers in the afternoon....I can identify :)<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-70071007601214257562009-06-22T10:34:38.011-04:002009-06-22T10:34:38.011-04:00Good luck with the loss. I have my own struggle. I...Good luck with the loss. I have my own struggle. I must start walking more!<br />Love all the pictures, but of course, the sweet Boston faces are my favorite.Minervahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16412414063488628467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-70456584156003207532009-06-22T09:42:34.482-04:002009-06-22T09:42:34.482-04:00Mary--here's a few words from a non-never-smok...Mary--here's a few words from a non-never-smoker. It is HARD keeping weight off. It is LIFE LONG hard. And that's what I resent. The life long part.<br />I have an extra reason to watch the weight--pre-diabetes. So, I try to limit the carbs. The result--I haven't lost much weight, but nothing new is going on. No new pounds jumping on me.<br />As for shifting body parts, damn it---gravity sucks. I feel like Maxine in the cards!<br />I am so waiting for that breakthrough research that comes up with a fat-smacking pill.<br />I do want to encourage you, but I also know from years of battling that there's only one thing to do--years of battling.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-89609857503732282002009-06-22T08:14:23.876-04:002009-06-22T08:14:23.876-04:00well done on the weight - I wish i could :(
great...well done on the weight - I wish i could :(<br /><br />great dragons. but I just the expressiveness of your dogs eyes!The Quacks of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165918541194607143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-76448914043654273142009-06-22T07:32:09.589-04:002009-06-22T07:32:09.589-04:00Oh Mary, I feel your pain. But you know what, we ...Oh Mary, I feel your pain. But you know what, we still love you and so do your puppehs! <br />If you're ever feeling really discouraged, do what I do.....go right from work (in your good clothes and makeup) and take a walk through Wal-Mart. I guarantee that most of what you see there will make you realize you're still lookin' pretty darn good! ;-)RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-31286271818612661242009-06-22T07:07:20.712-04:002009-06-22T07:07:20.712-04:00A perfect series on eyes, the eyes in all the imag...A perfect series on eyes, the eyes in all the images are extra sharp. The images of the dragonflies and the cute dog are the best in this series.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17354988177818684597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-6346359538715007882009-06-22T07:02:55.913-04:002009-06-22T07:02:55.913-04:00For all her beauty, Nature has a few surprises for...For all her beauty, Nature has a few surprises for us, too. Like how hard it is to avoid those extra pounds, and the long-term effects of gravity! <br /><br />Your plans to stay healthy and mustache-free sound right on. Good luck and keep us updated when you have time!J.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02806805528636359436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-44939866437859452032009-06-22T06:54:25.494-04:002009-06-22T06:54:25.494-04:00Making the shift from not using food as my comfort...Making the shift from not using food as my comforter and balm was the hardest thing I ever did in my life, but it is possible. We all struggle and share your frustrations Mary. Much love and warm hugs to you.<br /><br />BTW, your photos are amazing girlie.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-56543082501221268732009-06-22T06:42:51.169-04:002009-06-22T06:42:51.169-04:00Let's face it, growing older can be hell. I...Let's face it, growing older can be hell. I've put on about 5 lbs around the middle myself this winter but with this constant rain I can't get out and walk. The stress from being so busy with the girls doesn't help my eating habits either.<br /><br />You do what you need to do Mary to feel good. My very organic (never thought she would have plastic surgery) friend had her chin done and was very pleased with the results. <br /><br />That Dragonfly photo is amazing! The girls are beautiful as always. They don't give a damn what you look like either ; )<br /><br />SharonA New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.com