tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post6365405514448370711..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: The Slacker is Back with an Eight Random Facts MemeMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-86620649646993743742007-07-16T11:04:00.000-04:002007-07-16T11:04:00.000-04:00Mary, your writing is beautiful and evocative. I ...Mary, your writing is beautiful and evocative. I think I shall have to alot some time to your archives! I'm glad you're back :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-3574320247948795482007-07-15T22:02:00.000-04:002007-07-15T22:02:00.000-04:00So, so, SO glad you are back...So, so, SO glad you are back...Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119943581970095780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-17273707343981433952007-07-15T18:59:00.000-04:002007-07-15T18:59:00.000-04:00Good to see you posting again!!!!!I've been away f...Good to see you posting again!!!!!<BR/><BR/>I've been away from my computer more than I like {not choice, due to my back hurting again-- bahhh humbug!} And it's so nice to find you here. I just came by. <BR/><BR/>Yes I saw your lovely waterlily! Even in the first picture. I know how exciting it can be to find one. Not many this year in our little bittty pond. But they are lovely. <BR/><BR/>Mari-Nancismilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-37000630732340783432007-07-15T08:02:00.000-04:002007-07-15T08:02:00.000-04:00BTW, Mary, what is a meme?BTW, Mary, what is a meme?Elaine Cougler Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049758497775283904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1845399316258590392007-07-15T08:01:00.000-04:002007-07-15T08:01:00.000-04:00OH, Mary, I'm so glad you posted. And I loved you...OH, Mary, I'm so glad you posted. And I loved your 8 things. I can really relate and think that everyone has that 'outside' person that the world knows and that 'inside' person we keep hidden.<BR/>I am sorry you're feeling blah because your posts are anything but. Hang in there, Mary. We bloggers delight in you!Elaine Cougler Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049758497775283904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-20408782767710136322007-07-15T01:57:00.000-04:002007-07-15T01:57:00.000-04:00Mary - you are an interesting, lovely person ... j...Mary - you are an interesting, lovely person ... just needing to learn to be gentle with yourself and let yourself breathe. The dishes can wait, so can the housecleaning - nurture yourself too! And please always keep your interesting and fresh perspectives on the world and share them when you feel like it... but only when you feel like it. We love you. You're a breath of fresh air ... <BR/><BR/>There's nothing quite like the arrival of a surprise flower to make the world seem like a wonderful place! <BR/><BR/>Come spend time in the prairies during winter and I bet you'd learn to ice skate!!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-69311063153816060692007-07-14T23:00:00.000-04:002007-07-14T23:00:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,Glad to see a post from you..Love that wat...Hi Mary,<BR/>Glad to see a post from you..Love that water lily. Mine are pale pink..<BR/>I cry at the drop of a hat too, happy or sad..<BR/>hugs!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81210156862758829852007-07-14T22:36:00.000-04:002007-07-14T22:36:00.000-04:00Larry, I think you are right about me! And, welco...Larry, I think you are right about me! And, welcome to the non-skating club :o)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-85185390205885565232007-07-14T22:24:00.000-04:002007-07-14T22:24:00.000-04:00I can't skate either.-actually never even tried.I ...I can't skate either.-actually never even tried.I get choked up at certain songs or movies also.-Not cool for a guy though.<BR/>I don't think you will be taking a break for long.-You are too good at expressing yourself to suppress yourself.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-5686079877708374842007-07-14T21:36:00.000-04:002007-07-14T21:36:00.000-04:00Sonia, you should participate in the Meme. It's f...Sonia, you should participate in the Meme. It's fun!<BR/><BR/>Cathie, Yay! Another non-skater!<BR/><BR/>Mon@rch, Thanks. I think I'm ready to start gearing up again.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-50894750720803135002007-07-14T20:50:00.000-04:002007-07-14T20:50:00.000-04:00all these wonderful comments is proof that you are...all these wonderful comments is proof that you are missed but it is summer and save time for yourself! We will still be here when you have time to work on blogs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-13684852811614641562007-07-14T15:31:00.000-04:002007-07-14T15:31:00.000-04:00Hey, as everyone else says, it's good to hear from...Hey, as everyone else says, it's good to hear from you. A purple water lily is a nice surprise! As for things we can't do, I remember being seriously upset as a teenager because I thought that in order to be popular, you had to know how to throw a frisbee and how to dance and I couldn't do either--still can't! (Oh; I can't roller skate or ice skate, either!)cat59https://www.blogger.com/profile/10072166570056696838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-46044439423714784602007-07-14T12:53:00.000-04:002007-07-14T12:53:00.000-04:00Sherry, a laptop! Yes! I assume you'll be spendi...Sherry, a laptop! Yes! I assume you'll be spending a lot of time away. I always look forward to your posts when I'm at work. I take deep breaths when I read them, as you post several times a day. I enjoy my few minutes breaks away. Like Calgon. Hugs from your East Coast friend...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-73916371415422552832007-07-14T11:57:00.000-04:002007-07-14T11:57:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,My husband is getting me a laptop!My Daugh...Hi Mary,<BR/>My husband is getting me a laptop!<BR/>My Daughter will teach me how to post from it....<BR/>My house sitter could also post if I e-mailed photos.<BR/>Worst case scenario my daughter could take over Corner like she did for me in December when I was on a spontaneous road trip. The airports were closed and I was spending Christmas in Portland, Oregon, with my daughter and son-not-in-law. My husband said, "let's just drive there."<BR/>We did.<BR/>I will have to download photos every day so I will post something I am sure.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>LOL five year old swimmers...<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-16520200481054102052007-07-14T11:03:00.000-04:002007-07-14T11:03:00.000-04:00Wow! What a gorgeous lily! Just stunning photo. Lo...Wow! What a gorgeous lily! Just stunning photo. Love your pond!<BR/>I will come back soon to reading your Meme.<BR/><BR/>And thank you so much for your kind and enthusiastic comment! Have a great weekend!sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-6306716077752091362007-07-14T09:58:00.000-04:002007-07-14T09:58:00.000-04:00Laurie, gee, I hope you are slacking...Pam, I saw ...Laurie, gee, I hope you are slacking...<BR/><BR/>Pam, I saw something yesterday that I'm going to include in an upcoming post - for you.<BR/><BR/>Ruthie, I'm learning to live with dust - lots of it :o)<BR/><BR/>Donna, I've seen an ad "Blogging Without Obligation". A good thought!<BR/><BR/>Chani, the constant bickering was unsettling and made me sour on those two subjects. I don't think I'll ever get over it. As for the Spanish, I spent most of those years speaking and even thinking in the target language. Now I don't remember much. Takes practice.<BR/><BR/>Laura, they did leave me a nice surprise, didn't they?<BR/><BR/>Sherry, you'll be away in August? What will I do without you? "Put the lime in the coconut" Another favorite summer tune! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Jenny, no worries about the sit-com thing. We have a lot of wonderful sitcoms! The ones that get our attention too often are the bad ones unfortunately. <BR/><BR/>Lynne, Yep - slacker :o)<BR/><BR/>Susan, me, a genius? Don't make me laugh!<BR/><BR/>Alyssa, hug those pugs for me!<BR/><BR/>Chris, I was happy to post yesterday. I missed ya'll!<BR/><BR/>Jayne, I really tried to skate while my friends were zooming by. LOL! I'm glad you can't skate, either :o)<BR/><BR/>Cathy, the emotional thing can be a drag sometimes. I couldn't even control myself when I presented special awards to 5 year old swimmers...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-47921240694897936622007-07-14T09:21:00.000-04:002007-07-14T09:21:00.000-04:00Hey! How'd everybody beat me to your Meme post. H...Hey! How'd everybody beat me to your Meme post. Hey!<BR/><BR/>First: Yea! I'm glad you weren't constrained by arbitrary numbers. I'd have missed the revelation about the mimicry gift. I wonder if you and my hubby are fraternal twins separated at birth. He is a GENIUS at this and creates much merriment. It's a gift. <BR/><BR/>Second: Mary - sentimental is what we do. It's that part of us that knows we're alive - knows it's not forever - and can't pretend otherwise. It's the soul's reminding us to be awake to the love and beauty around us. If I were compelled to give a eulogy, I'd have to do it from a stretcher. <BR/><BR/>Third: Sorry about the skating thing. But, you've got compensations. You've a life filled with love and beauty abloom in your pond - so let your heart skate in circles around that - special lady. Hugs,<BR/><BR/>CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-13268967279692950982007-07-14T07:44:00.000-04:002007-07-14T07:44:00.000-04:00Here is another fellow non-skater Mary. Can't/Don...Here is another fellow non-skater Mary. Can't/Don't want to skate to save my life. Take as much time as you need dearest. Post when you feel like it and know that we're all here regardless, sending all love your way. ;c)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-38777491896558610732007-07-14T05:54:00.000-04:002007-07-14T05:54:00.000-04:00Oh Mary I am glad to see you back :-) As often ha...Oh Mary I am glad to see you back :-) As often happens your post made me laugh and cry, I missed you! I think perhaps we have a lot in common but you know how to post with such humour and passion.Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-53344537760318155252007-07-14T02:11:00.000-04:002007-07-14T02:11:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,Thank you for visiting my blog and not tak...Hi Mary,<BR/>Thank you for visiting my blog and not taking offence to me not liking American Sit-Coms. The other Mary believed that I had upset everyone in the USA!! <BR/>I have a few American friends who just don't have the same humour as those shows, so I know it is not how you all behave in real life.<BR/>Cheers for now,<BR/>JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-23376025956378950292007-07-14T01:05:00.000-04:002007-07-14T01:05:00.000-04:00Hi Mary - It's good to read your post. I liked al...Hi Mary - It's good to read your post. I liked all your random facts. Except for falling backward when you were learning to walk - you sound like a lot of us. I still think you are too hard on yourself - be as nice to yourself as you are to others.<BR/><BR/>The new pond is so fantastic - I am very jealous! The lily is an excellent pick-me-upper. Flowers can always put me in a good mood.<BR/><BR/>The pugs and I are happy to hear from you.<BR/><BR/>AlyssaAlyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806756079227306837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-19928731685520070722007-07-14T00:38:00.000-04:002007-07-14T00:38:00.000-04:00Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!Good to see ya, Mary.I...Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!<BR/>Good to see ya, Mary.<BR/><BR/>I liked your random things....but take heart. I hear that walking late is a sign of genius.<BR/><BR/>: )Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-69066007230084066702007-07-13T23:41:00.000-04:002007-07-13T23:41:00.000-04:00Purty purple!! Have a wonderful RESTFUL weekend M...Purty purple!! Have a wonderful RESTFUL weekend Mary!!<BR/><BR/>(you slacker, you!!)Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-41116274490760898122007-07-13T23:17:00.000-04:002007-07-13T23:17:00.000-04:00Hi Mary, Glad you didn't stay away too long. I ha...Hi Mary, Glad you didn't stay away too long. I have been checking up on you every day, nice to have you back. I have enjoyed reading your blog and love the pond picture. Your waterlily is perfect.<BR/>Cheers<BR/>JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-50492864251411712402007-07-13T23:11:00.000-04:002007-07-13T23:11:00.000-04:00Dear Mary,Grape Water Lily is so pretty. Soon frog...Dear Mary,<BR/>Grape Water Lily is so pretty. Soon frogs will hop onto it and dragonflies will buzz.<BR/>The heat and dry can zap a spirit.<BR/>September will come, cooler temperatures and the Autumn migration! <BR/>If it wasn't for the butterflies I think I would have flown far far away years ago. I have an Island retreat with a cabana boy fantasy that I often go to...it looks very similiar to Bermuda! I would move there in a heart beat but who would care for my plants and birds and butterflies?<BR/>I can not roller skate or ice skate either. I always wanted to.<BR/>I had a friend in grade school that could do all the jumps and twirls and wore the cute ice skater outfits. <BR/>I also am sentimental and a person who treasures. I easily cry with joy or sadness. Heart on the sleeve sort. You bring tears of laughter to me often! I treasure you and your comments that you leave not just on my blog but on many blogs. You are supportive and funny and a joy to know.<BR/>You are a kind, giving and beautiful lady. <BR/>I enjoy you very much. I like you.<BR/>I think we are kindred spirits.<BR/>I call you my East Coast friend, named Mary. <BR/>Relax and try to enjoy as much of the summer as you can. I am going to Canada, in August, when the heat gets too much for me in K.C. There is a bird sanctuary and a butterfly habitat B&B I am staying at. (Spa treatments are close by.)<BR/>I like to be around birds and butterflies, good food and pedicures.<BR/>Hugs and pats to Doggies,<BR/>Cheers to you.<BR/>No worries,<BR/>Take a Spa Day!<BR/>Put the lime in the coconut...<BR/>Love,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.com