tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post4668207801775529174..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Hug a Kid TodayMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-228977984340194372008-03-05T22:37:00.000-05:002008-03-05T22:37:00.000-05:00You should have posted a kleenex warning first! D...You should have posted a kleenex warning first! Don't think a Canada Goose begins to make up for it!<BR/><BR/>Talk about sensory overload - girl you know how to work that light in your photos. I want to sit at that spot on your pond and shoot those fish all day long -- those colors and that movement of water are so out of this world. <BR/><BR/>My kid post today is just a wee bit different.TR Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595967532391171082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-35042567920907367602008-03-05T19:47:00.000-05:002008-03-05T19:47:00.000-05:00Oh, those stories make one think! I love the pic o...Oh, those stories make one think! <BR/>I love the pic of your 2 dogs - I wish they could speak "human" - the looks on their faces are precious.JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-82751272061041683932008-03-05T19:07:00.000-05:002008-03-05T19:07:00.000-05:00Beautiful images.-One bad moment of a parent losin...Beautiful images.-One bad moment of a parent losing it with a child can really stick with their memories for along time. That's why being a parent is such a difficult and important responsibility.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-46536555421740453692008-03-05T15:38:00.000-05:002008-03-05T15:38:00.000-05:00I must say after reading such a sad story and then...I must say after reading such a sad story and then moving on down your beautiful photos, there were your dogs, and I laughed out loud!<BR/>Thanks!<BR/>DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-83630648528001731982008-03-05T13:39:00.000-05:002008-03-05T13:39:00.000-05:00Dear Mary,I like what Lisa said, "Too soon old and...Dear Mary,<BR/>I like what Lisa said, "Too soon old and too late wise'. Maybe TJ's story will remind a young parent to think before they speak or act. <BR/>Tufted Titmouse is so charming!<BR/>Hugs to the girls.<BR/>Another wonderful post.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-26642752229423299782008-03-05T12:03:00.000-05:002008-03-05T12:03:00.000-05:00I don't have kids; is it okay if I hug my cats? T...I don't have kids; is it okay if I hug my cats? They've been running around like stampeding horses - in the middle of the night. And though Emmaline is becoming very affectionate, Minou is reclusive. Your telling of TJ's story encouraged me to keep giving him love and waiting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-54257830620218200972008-03-05T10:35:00.000-05:002008-03-05T10:35:00.000-05:00What a moving post, Mary! I also have tears on my ...What a moving post, Mary! I also have tears on my eyes...<BR/><BR/>Love your sunrise's photo!sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-78373599297002242902008-03-04T17:23:00.000-05:002008-03-04T17:23:00.000-05:00Well, I had to go get a tissue before I even finis...Well, I had to go get a tissue before I even finished reading the story! <BR/>I didn't realize that titmice were hard to capture. I thought I was the only who couldn't do it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-82483096102431730012008-03-04T16:55:00.000-05:002008-03-04T16:55:00.000-05:00Such a good story, Mary, and I love that picture a...Such a good story, Mary, and I love that picture at the top of the page!! All the pictures today are lovely - the sparkling goose, the sunrise, the titmouse and the two cuties posing for the camera!Sandpiper (Lin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03704451520824495064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-14325618212911883572008-03-04T16:17:00.000-05:002008-03-04T16:17:00.000-05:00Mary! You crack me up! I guess Tom hasn't been ba...Mary! You crack me up! I guess Tom hasn't been back over here! :0DCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-15691985135815260522008-03-04T13:52:00.000-05:002008-03-04T13:52:00.000-05:00Your story brought tears to me eyes, I hug my chil...Your story brought tears to me eyes, I hug my children and grandchildren lots......I am a great hugger. I think we have all been in that situation where we lose our temper, and so regret it afterwards. We have no training for parenting.<BR/><BR/>Love all photos but, yes, you've guessed it, I'm hooked on your<BR/> dogs.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-62823031883112824342008-03-04T13:02:00.000-05:002008-03-04T13:02:00.000-05:00A very poignant story, Mary. It does bring tears ...A very poignant story, Mary. It does bring tears to your eyes. Phone the station and suggest your little Bostons, you never know they may decide to have one :-)Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75830644914531694572008-03-04T12:54:00.000-05:002008-03-04T12:54:00.000-05:00Thank you Mary for sharing TJ's story and your own...Thank you Mary for sharing TJ's story and your own. <BR/><BR/>I have no kids (yet), but I've worked with them in the past, and sometimes, we, as adults, forget how impresionable a young kid can be. <BR/><BR/>They look up to us and episodes like that (so common for grown ups) is a shocking moment for a child.<BR/><BR/>I have no kids :( but will think of my nephews and hug them mentally :)<BR/><BR/>This is a good reminder, thanks!<BR/><BR/>Mel<BR/><BR/>p.s. GREAT PICS!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-4756414538240220612008-03-04T12:01:00.000-05:002008-03-04T12:01:00.000-05:00Wow....being a parent is HARD! And you really don...Wow....being a parent is HARD! And you really don't realize that until you are a parent. Whew...I've had a few days like TJs. <BR/><BR/>Your shots are AMAZING as usual! And the bluebirds from the prior post are SOOOOOO LOVELY! My Favorite Bird!! I don't get to see them as often as I would like to!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-7896173895835692592008-03-04T08:28:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:28:00.000-05:00What a great story. Our kids are still asleep, an...What a great story. Our kids are still asleep, and I plan to give them big hugs when they wake up.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you as well....<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.Sherry at the Zoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087213659575570975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-34488905547087111242008-03-04T01:58:00.000-05:002008-03-04T01:58:00.000-05:00Dear Mary - Sometimes total strangers can wake us ...Dear Mary - Sometimes total strangers can wake us up to the truly important things in life. I'm glad TJ was able to realize his mistake and share it with everyone.<BR/><BR/>Your sunrise is beautiful! I understand why you took it. <BR/><BR/>Oh, the girls look so sweet with their toy piglet. You always have such nice pictures of them.<BR/><BR/>And who is the child holding the chick in your first picture? It's very cute.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like your week is starting out on a very positive note. Good for you!!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806756079227306837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-78283775369520177512008-03-04T00:41:00.000-05:002008-03-04T00:41:00.000-05:00I love the goose with the stars!What a great pictu...I love the goose with the stars!What a great picture.<BR/><BR/>It would be great if we could all remember the admonitions of Proverbs, "Reckless words pierce like a sword, the the tongue of the wise brings healing".Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-47957156498332981352008-03-03T22:51:00.001-05:002008-03-03T22:51:00.001-05:00Mary the story has passion and really makes you th...Mary the story has passion and really makes you think how you say things to your kids. I was near tears till I read in your comments your response to Tom's typo. Now I am giggling.<BR/>You are to much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021360855817039262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-54002036613341068922008-03-03T22:51:00.000-05:002008-03-03T22:51:00.000-05:00Sniff....I'm kinda raw right now anyway, and then ...Sniff....I'm kinda raw right now anyway, and then this...<BR/>Kids try your patience. Period. And even good parents lose it at least once.<BR/>When I get too crazy from the kids and I say something mean, I calm down and apologize...then explain that everyone gets angry sometime, and that self-control is important. <BR/>And I spend lots of time afterwards wallowing in self-hate and loathing.<BR/>That was quite a story, Mare.<BR/>The dogs helped....does a BT ever look innocent?Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-67354808183504271762008-03-03T22:25:00.000-05:002008-03-03T22:25:00.000-05:00Others have commented on the TJ story--so I will n...Others have commented on the TJ story--so I will not.<BR/>But I must comment on the two girls looking so guilty, and so coy.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-85371687025589464372008-03-03T22:22:00.000-05:002008-03-03T22:22:00.000-05:00Several years ago I used to listen to Ace and TJ e...Several years ago I used to listen to Ace and TJ every morning. They are hilarious. Our local station quit carrying their show. Maybe I'll try and listen to them online sometimes. <BR/><BR/>Great pic of the titmouse!! And the girls look sweet as always!<BR/><BR/>AngieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-40583076112497381972008-03-03T21:39:00.000-05:002008-03-03T21:39:00.000-05:00Good for that guy to tell that story. No child sho...Good for that guy to tell that story. No child should fear his/her parents, but sadly, too many do. <BR/><BR/>BTW, those BT's in the last picture look like they could use some hugs, or good belly rubs, too.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-31023828742867923252008-03-03T21:38:00.000-05:002008-03-03T21:38:00.000-05:00Tom, you said, "Hung a kid?" Did you mean "Hang a...Tom, you said, "Hung a kid?" Did you mean "Hang a kid?" LOL! Sorry, you made me laugh :o)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-58872188662992950752008-03-03T21:36:00.000-05:002008-03-03T21:36:00.000-05:00Oh Mary, we are too soon old and too late wise. I...Oh Mary, we are too soon old and too late wise. I hope this expose about his son helps others. I am sure it will. <BR/><BR/>Love seeing your sweet Bostons. They are indeed innocent.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-84527707736889659082008-03-03T21:32:00.000-05:002008-03-03T21:32:00.000-05:00Sounds like the perfect day to hung a kid! Love a...Sounds like the perfect day to hung a kid! Love all this and congrats on your other photos! The Titmouse are hard to capture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com