tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post8737949420675652273..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: lightness of heart...Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-86975417954931173002016-11-18T16:26:03.006-08:002016-11-18T16:26:03.006-08:00Thanks. I also read the "At Home in Midford&q...Thanks. I also read the "At Home in Midford" series. We also listened to it on CD while traveling.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-6443304065385117662016-11-18T11:03:06.311-08:002016-11-18T11:03:06.311-08:00I love to read poems, and I love your poem. It'...I love to read poems, and I love your poem. It's easy to see how much your cats love you. Aren't they sweet! Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-61028525664208154432016-11-17T10:54:59.877-08:002016-11-17T10:54:59.877-08:00Yes, I agree, Friko, that we must all try to find ...Yes, I agree, Friko, that we must all try to find the best way to handle the shock... of something happening that you never thought could happen. It tends to throw everything off kilter. But it is what it is... and hopefully we can handle it. So yes, a laugh, a cup of tea, and friends (including blogger friends) do help a bit. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79452685235431959522016-11-17T08:14:12.585-08:002016-11-17T08:14:12.585-08:00It’s best to follow the advice of your poem, altho...It’s best to follow the advice of your poem, although I find it very hard at the moment not to be scared witless.<br />One or two funny people’s response to the disastrous election result have managed to make me laugh out loud but the nightmare always comes back.<br /><br />Off for that cup of tea, not outside but in the cosy warmth of the sitting room.<br />Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-29246228073835064532016-11-16T09:02:29.492-08:002016-11-16T09:02:29.492-08:00Not sure that the cat is 'literary inclined...Not sure that the cat is 'literary inclined'... more wanting me to put the book down and pay attention to her.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-56810985037190532492016-11-16T09:01:09.497-08:002016-11-16T09:01:09.497-08:00Thanks, Eileen. Look for it. It will make you laug...Thanks, Eileen. Look for it. It will make you laugh...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-39548189639733704452016-11-16T09:00:39.040-08:002016-11-16T09:00:39.040-08:00Sending you a virtual *hug* back, DJan.Sending you a virtual *hug* back, DJan.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-74050499283172585432016-11-16T09:00:07.108-08:002016-11-16T09:00:07.108-08:00Yes, Patti, laughter is a great stress reliever......Yes, Patti, laughter is a great stress reliever... (as well as cats, books, and tea) just hasn't been a lot to laugh about lately. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-64767940115895581972016-11-16T05:43:27.948-08:002016-11-16T05:43:27.948-08:00I just love that picture of your literarily inclin...I just love that picture of your literarily inclined cat!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-62409760786944763622016-11-15T18:21:44.949-08:002016-11-15T18:21:44.949-08:00What a lovely poem! I so agree with the sentiments...What a lovely poem! I so agree with the sentiments. I haven't seen the letter but will look for it now. Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-10357856648393595352016-11-15T15:11:26.492-08:002016-11-15T15:11:26.492-08:00You're the second person today to mention that...You're the second person today to mention that John Cleese letter. Now I've got to go watch it. Thanks, Rian, and yes, we have to smile and keep our spirits up. Sending you a big virtual hug. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-1011893500889500042016-11-15T13:26:26.215-08:002016-11-15T13:26:26.215-08:00What is more soothing than a cat, a book and a spo...What is more soothing than a cat, a book and a spot of tea. We all need moments like that. Thanks for the link. Humor is what will get us through.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-14339184462446576892016-11-15T13:16:17.950-08:002016-11-15T13:16:17.950-08:00Me to, Jo. I'm not a big fan of slap stick com...Me to, Jo. I'm not a big fan of slap stick comedy, but John Cleese (especially in the old Fawlty Towers) cracks me up.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3218097008037131612016-11-15T13:15:01.770-08:002016-11-15T13:15:01.770-08:00I do too, Joanne, but Tux will not simply let me k...I do too, Joanne, but Tux will not simply let me knit... he constantly grabs the yarn or the needle making it a bit difficult. Some days he will give up and lie quietly.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-14442536680098621282016-11-15T12:17:31.766-08:002016-11-15T12:17:31.766-08:00All of my favorite things mentioned in your poetry...All of my favorite things mentioned in your poetry....perfect !<br />John Cleese has always made me laugh :)<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-28921014422059188952016-11-15T11:16:04.283-08:002016-11-15T11:16:04.283-08:00I like a cat in the lap when I knit. My feral fell...I like a cat in the lap when I knit. My feral fellow has no idea how to be a lap cat, so he jams in between my leg and the chair arm, back side first. I doubt he's comfy or happy, but it's what he thinks he has to do to be a proper house cat.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-50162161930417962222016-11-15T11:09:30.172-08:002016-11-15T11:09:30.172-08:00Adam, I don't know much about the poetry "...Adam, I don't know much about the poetry "industry", but I do like to read poems... and only write from my heart for myself.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-6616538222377858572016-11-15T09:47:45.511-08:002016-11-15T09:47:45.511-08:00The poetry "industry" certainly isn'...The poetry "industry" certainly isn't what is used to be. How many modern poets are there out there that are as famous of those from 19th century and beyond? Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-91707416658421821262016-11-15T09:08:32.826-08:002016-11-15T09:08:32.826-08:00Thanks, Linda, I think so...Thanks, Linda, I think so...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-66284874681605290362016-11-15T08:34:37.309-08:002016-11-15T08:34:37.309-08:00Cats, books and a cup of tea...perfection!Cats, books and a cup of tea...perfection!Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.com