tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post8371606541786877080..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: introspective...Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-36666062585735491502014-07-07T17:18:09.025-07:002014-07-07T17:18:09.025-07:00Glad to know that someone else is familiar with th...Glad to know that someone else is familiar with the french baby term "do-do"... meaning it's time to sleep.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-36314278002326357142014-07-07T15:48:24.177-07:002014-07-07T15:48:24.177-07:00"fait do-do" is one I hear used often by..."fait do-do" is one I hear used often by the francophones around here when they are telling their little ones to nap! My godson's mama uses it all the time. Since "fait" - "make", it hasn't changed much in New Orleans.<br /><br />Hope all the test results come back just fine!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-26109169502558700522014-07-06T13:03:54.647-07:002014-07-06T13:03:54.647-07:00Oh, unfortunately, Perpetua, I don't *rush* in...Oh, unfortunately, Perpetua, I don't *rush* into anything... so no worries there. My uncle (bless his soul - he passed away years ago - ) used to call me "Pokey".... as I was never in a hurry. He also said that he didn't know I could talk until I went to college. <br /><br />And yes, I've heard that expression and I'll be more than happy to reach70, but it just sounds so-oo (...don't know any other way to say it, but ) *OLD*. Now I know why so many older people are anxious to tell you their age.... "Do you know that I'm 95!" They're just as surprised themselves!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-88203916453497000492014-07-06T12:53:46.349-07:002014-07-06T12:53:46.349-07:00Wow! I'm having trouble imagining I'm 69.....Wow! I'm having trouble imagining I'm 69.... 89 is almost impossible. But I'll try. Thanks for the Birthday wishes!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-13687707802825404362014-07-06T11:56:38.531-07:002014-07-06T11:56:38.531-07:00A lovely p[ost, Rian. Your memories of the French ...A lovely p[ost, Rian. Your memories of the French words you grew up with were fascinating and I can see why you might toy with the idea of moving back to the New Orleans area. However moving to be nearer to family doens't always work out for all the reasons you give, and I think you're wise not to rush into any decision.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for good results from your tests and I know just what you mean about reaching 69 (my age next birthday) with the big 70 coming up after that. Has no-one ever told you that 70 is the new 60? :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-45418808224208864142014-07-06T09:16:22.211-07:002014-07-06T09:16:22.211-07:00Happy Birthday!
And only 69!
Imagine yourself as...Happy Birthday! <br />And only 69! <br />Imagine yourself as an 89, twenty years from now. Oh, the places you'll have seen; the things you'll have done...<br />Great to see you around.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-21317721971227171072014-07-03T12:26:22.886-07:002014-07-03T12:26:22.886-07:00Cait, you made me think of my trip to Ireland in 1...Cait, you made me think of my trip to Ireland in 1998. My great great grandfather was from there. He was *we think an O'Regan in Ireland*. When the family moved to England, they changed it to Regan, and then back to O'Regan when they came to the US in 1920 and were naturalized. My maiden name is O'Regan. And I'd dreamed of going back to Ireland for the longest... it is *beautiful*, but I didn't belong. It may have been my ancestor's home, but it wasn't mine. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-18416763603004255012014-07-03T09:19:47.416-07:002014-07-03T09:19:47.416-07:00A lovely post. I loved hearing the French words yo...A lovely post. I loved hearing the French words you grew up with. I understand how you do not feel 'at home'. I live in Wales but do not feel I 'belong' here. When in Ireland I do feel I 'belong' but I would not move there now as my family are in the UK. Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-45920308223256465932014-07-03T06:58:06.591-07:002014-07-03T06:58:06.591-07:00Oh, I'm glad that you know the word. And you&...Oh, I'm glad that you know the word. And you're probably right about the anxiety before the testing wearing me out. Didn't think I was anxious, but certainly felt drained when it was over.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-13225794981070662052014-07-03T06:54:20.371-07:002014-07-03T06:54:20.371-07:00I guess these feelings are normal then. So many pe...I guess these feelings are normal then. So many people move away from their home towns when they're young - wonder if those who move back in their retirement years feel it was a good idea? We could move somewhere else entirely... (like Maine!!)... but like your Bob, I don't think DH would even consider it.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-26302065915677711592014-07-03T06:47:31.418-07:002014-07-03T06:47:31.418-07:00I know it's amazing that it's July already...I know it's amazing that it's July already. Scary too... after last winter, I'm not ready for Fall to come too quickly. And I'm pretty sure it isn't the right time for us to move, but maybe it is the right time to at least start thinking about *future* options.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-78433484450370337392014-07-03T06:44:15.038-07:002014-07-03T06:44:15.038-07:00Thanks for the birthday wishes, Dee - and glad to ...Thanks for the birthday wishes, Dee - and glad to know that someone else remembers that word... <br />Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-23288721964813532952014-07-03T06:42:28.261-07:002014-07-03T06:42:28.261-07:00It's a strange feeling, right? It's *home*...It's a strange feeling, right? It's *home* to your own family unit, but not the *home* that you remember as home... if that makes sense?<br />When my mom was in her 90's and in and out of the hospital and other facilities, she wanted to go *home*... and we never knew for sure what home she meant...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-31437137537507526112014-07-03T06:38:23.834-07:002014-07-03T06:38:23.834-07:00Yes, Kim... I too want a cafe' au lait and som...Yes, Kim... I too want a cafe' au lait and some beignets!<br />As for the drinking the water... and holding it before the test - that is so-oo uncomfortable. Had to do this one other time when I was 34 and it was really extremely unpleasant (and painful due to the endometriosis).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-25467292358390687042014-07-03T06:31:12.115-07:002014-07-03T06:31:12.115-07:00These words pop out of my mouth occasionally and h...These words pop out of my mouth occasionally and here in Texas they are met with a "what?"... and I have to ask myself "where did *that* come from"... but I know. <br />As for spending time with a friend, it is *food for the soul* as you said.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-43956778456855599472014-07-03T05:57:06.821-07:002014-07-03T05:57:06.821-07:00I have the word "piss-ant"--maybe the Fr...I have the word "piss-ant"--maybe the French Canadian influence in Vermont.<br />I am sure anxiety before the testing procedures wore you out. I hope you get only good news.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-18109537162702233312014-07-02T22:52:33.633-07:002014-07-02T22:52:33.633-07:00i feel exactly the same way about where I live. Th...i feel exactly the same way about where I live. This is where the kids grew up but not my home town (and sometimes I just wanna move back). But our life is here, our family are here and this is the part of the world Bob grew up in - I doubt he would move anyway.<br />Hoping all your ultrasound results are good and you don't have to wait too long for them.<br /><br />Dianadoodles n daydreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489851609110132969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-60769659143296545422014-07-02T19:47:22.769-07:002014-07-02T19:47:22.769-07:00I hope your tests come back just fine. It does see...I hope your tests come back just fine. It does seem impossible that Friday is already the 4th, doesn't it? How time flies in the summertime! I think you will know when the right time comes along for you to move, and it doesn't seem to be at this time. Listen to your heart. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-48275149411047122982014-07-02T17:01:10.518-07:002014-07-02T17:01:10.518-07:00Piss -ant rings a bell...LOL...been a long time si...Piss -ant rings a bell...LOL...been a long time since I heard it. I pray your test come back clean and clear with no problems... Happy birthday a few days early...69 is young these days...or so they say. I will know in three years. Keep me updated...:)Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615619898193867797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3111482465288409552014-07-02T13:25:34.646-07:002014-07-02T13:25:34.646-07:00I have the same phenomenon of my children knowing ...I have the same phenomenon of my children knowing the town they grew up in is their "home town" and I've never considered it mine.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-63262923849175436282014-07-02T12:19:05.302-07:002014-07-02T12:19:05.302-07:00Well, I can't think of any words off the top o...Well, I can't think of any words off the top of my head that my mom used that aren't in fashion now, even though we grew up in French province.<br /><br />In fact, all I can think is that I want a café au lait and a pastry too! LOL.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for your test results. I don't know if it's the same for you with your health care system, but here, if you don't get a phone call within short order there's probably nothing to worry about.<br /><br />Oh, did you have to drink the 32+ ounces of water and hold it for hours on end? I had to do that a few years ago, when I had a pelvic ultrasound. Or was it for the gall stones...can't remember which. Anyway, that was the most unpleasant part!<br /><br />Happy 4th to you, and happy birthday too. :-)Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-86843424247848298072014-07-02T12:16:37.933-07:002014-07-02T12:16:37.933-07:00Interesting about the words you grew up with. I am...Interesting about the words you grew up with. I am not familiar with them at all. I agree with you on the importance of taking time out to spend with a friend; even to just sit and talk. It's food for the soul. My sister who just turned 70 felt the same way you do now when she was reaching 69. But, following a rigid health plan, she feels better than she ever has. Hope you enjoy your July 4th holiday. We just celebrated Canada's 147th birthday yesterday. Lots of fun. Hugs, DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.com