You always seem to have nice times when you travel far or near, for long lengths or short days. I enjoy reading your posts on these subjects, of course. Good luck to you with the start of another school year!
I'm going to start introducing Patterson to my reading "habits" soon, I can tell.
Haven't seen it yet, but definitely plan to see it when I get the chance.
Well, I guess you DO know your man quite well! Good answers, AJ!
I know you weren't feeling so great at the time you wrote this, but I also know that you are now doing better. Keep it up, Martin!
Well, I watched every minute I could. I don't like a lot about what China does and how they operate either, but I wasn't going to let them deny me from watching the talents and achievements of people who practice and work so hard, many of them representing nations that might set an example for China...or from other "questionable" nations who also need to be more exposed to people and ideas other than those of their homelands. Also, it's not the people of China so much, it's the government, and even if there are commercial gains and political prides for those in power and with influence, the people of China deserve some fun in life, a big deal in their world, and to share and show off what they have in life that makes them proud...after all, good or bad, it is their home. I am all for boycotting Chinese-made goods until all things related are up to standard, I am all for boycotting a lot of things, but friendly persuasion wouldn't hurt, either...and values of some impressed on others just might start the ball rolling. That's how people learn and can often start making some changes. I don't think my not watching the victories of Michael Phelps would be fair to him or me...or to all the other athletes and nations who worked so hard for athletic reasons, not political or commercial ones. The differences are with China, not with the Olympics or the Olympians.
Please be sure to know that I am not judging you or criticising you, for I believe that you are strong in your position and exercised your right to take a stand. I admire the conviction and I respect that you would want others to know that there are negative feelings about the Olympics in China and what they are. I'm just saying that I agree with the opinions about the faults, but I see where another option regarding "action taken" is the one I prefer. Either way, we both wish for changes and improvements in China because there is a lot wrong over there.
Great answers! I can't do this one, not in it's intended sense, can I? I'd either have to change it to "How Well Do You Know Your Woman" or "How Well Did You Know Your Man?". I don't wish to change it to meet my needs, so I'll just leave it be. But, your answers were wonderful answers and I enjoyed reading them...because I enjoy reading about your happiness!
The opening ceremonies were AWESOME! I'm jealous that you got your ears lowered because I need to do that so much...I still can't figure out when I can possibly do it. The back is fine, but the top and sides will need a lawnmower soon...scissors will take just a little too long!
I am so very happy for you! The first day is always exciting and scary at the same time...you don't have a grip on the unexpected yet. But, once a few days are out of the way, things become more routine and even handling the unexpected goes along with a little more confidence. But, you sound like you have a lot of confidence already, and I admire that! Good for you, Kelli!
Weather brings a lot of exitement when it shows it's mighty force but, unfortunately, people and things get hurt, damaged or, worse, killed when weather is acting at extremes. Flooding is one of those extremes and they are scary and so destructive.
I've just accepted the fact that things are different whenever Edie is home, that most things domestic will be done by me and me only, I should not complain or question it if Edie does do a surprise chore around the house, and that days she works are different than those days that she doesn't. Accepting all of this means I can better enjoy whatever day is happening.
How very strange. I could see if he had amnesia or something, but this seems like he's just not very much "with it", if you know what I mean.
I loved every minute that I got to see of the Olympics because, even though I love sports, the Olympics represent so much more to me than just sports, just like the way you said you feel about them. Do you notice how the athletes and fans alike discourage displays of poor sportsmanship and don't ever really appreciate it? I often think about the fact that it's the governments of the nations at the Olympics that have their differences, while the athletes (as well as the "regular" people of different nations)don't necessarily share those differences, not in a warring way, anyway. The Olympics represent sports that have given many down on their luck a purpose and a pride, some hope in their lives. The Olympics represent a harmony that can exist with respect for others, regardless of differences because we are all humans who also share a lot of common things...in this case, athletic ability and a passion for being a competing athlete. Sure, they play for their countries and their flags, but they all also play for that one flag that represents them all, the Olympic flag...that's the one flag that flies over all of them. And, there's so much for us to learn from the Olympics, even the opening ceremonies for, although they were entertaining, they also taught us about the history, the culture, the imagination, and the creativity of a nation. That's what the Olympics are...to me, anyway...not just a sports show.
I can't wait to get to "J"...I just finished "E", which, although I liked the other ones, is my favorite so far. So, I'm waiting to get my hands on "F" right now. I guess it won't be too long before I reach the "J" book.
Isn't it really something how there is stereotyping of every possible type so that we all fall into at least one "category"? Hey, I've had friends and members of my family who have lived in mobile homes, in trailer parks, and I never had reason to cosider them or their homes as inferior in any way. The homes were very nice and comfortable, as were others in the park, and there were a lot of nice people around them. So, if having a few apples in the area is what makes people think that all residents of a trailer park are trailer trash, then the same could be said about just about every neighborhood even if there are no trailers there. How many neighborhoods and communities of any kind have nosy people, trouble-making people, lazy people, dirty people, run down houses, noisy pets, trash around the place...all the things associated with a trailer park, right? But, we're talking about any neighborhood.
I believe people here that you consider to be regular blogging buddies would not have intended to offend you if something was said that sounded stereotypical. They may have been teasing with you or pointing out impressions that many people often have, but not implying that YOU were being judged or that your living accommodations/style was being judged. You have friends here and they wouldn't want to hurt or upset you. If anyone else said anything offensive, then maybe you could be more suspicious unless you've had problems with any of those people before. If they intentionally meant to rattle you, then I can understand why you are being defensive and stating your position so clearly, and I agree with your reasons and what you have stated because they would deserve to be told off. But, don't waste too much valuable time on them because it's almost impossible to "reach them" anyway. Instead, continue your good friendships with the people you know that really care about you and feel good about your time here AND in your home! I'm sure it's lovely...I'm sure it looks very nice because you have been so busy making it a HOME. And, I don't care if other people have a problem with it because I wouldn't hesitate to visit you at all!
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