tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post9090298116546907333..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: hope lives on...Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-32943871471696073232016-11-15T07:24:43.492-08:002016-11-15T07:24:43.492-08:00Yes, John, I agree that we must find a way to stay...Yes, John, I agree that we must find a way to stay united... Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79331480912541138082016-11-14T14:49:55.797-08:002016-11-14T14:49:55.797-08:00Even though the president elect was not the choice...Even though the president elect was not the choice for half the country, we must stay united and not let the country fall apart.<br />At least you'll have a great time with your cats and the family.John Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185765129472832100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-44799845293547992092016-11-14T07:38:14.177-08:002016-11-14T07:38:14.177-08:00The size of the tree probably does make a differen...The size of the tree probably does make a difference. And we get so much enjoyment at watching them with it, that it's worth it. It's a good thing we don't worry about Christmas House Decor! Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-44777693418082866862016-11-14T07:35:34.747-08:002016-11-14T07:35:34.747-08:00We'll get through this, DJan. I believe in bei...We'll get through this, DJan. I believe in being watchful... but I don't find predictions of doom and gloom helpful. We're all upset (or at least 50% of us), but we've got to find a way to somehow make it work.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-57784746720194383632016-11-14T07:22:39.071-08:002016-11-14T07:22:39.071-08:00Cats and Kids! Can't beat that for raising you...Cats and Kids! Can't beat that for raising your spirits, Olga.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-43206995901893221752016-11-14T07:21:46.858-08:002016-11-14T07:21:46.858-08:00Ours love the tree... it's the highlight of th...Ours love the tree... it's the highlight of their year... so we don't mind.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-44086128517905361702016-11-14T07:20:43.312-08:002016-11-14T07:20:43.312-08:00Rose is definitely a trooper, Kim. Didn't thin...Rose is definitely a trooper, Kim. Didn't think she'd make another Christmas, but by golly, if she continues as she is, she will.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-59473167460352393392016-11-14T07:18:34.426-08:002016-11-14T07:18:34.426-08:00Eileen, so glad you enjoyed your vacation. As for ...Eileen, so glad you enjoyed your vacation. As for Christmas, it will come whether we're ready or not. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-88032644136880626982016-11-14T05:52:43.333-08:002016-11-14T05:52:43.333-08:00Lucky you having a tree that will survive cats. Ma...Lucky you having a tree that will survive cats. Maybe it is because it is so big. I gave up when my cats sent my smaller tree crashing to the floor several times. It was fun seeing your cats looking so comfortable and secure. It was a bit contagious, thank you. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-85252471802522917362016-11-14T05:51:56.164-08:002016-11-14T05:51:56.164-08:00It's so good to have my friends in the blog un...It's so good to have my friends in the blog universe to help me through these dark days. I'm thinking of an old proverb that says "it's an ill wind that blows nobody good," and there may be many silver linings in the days and years ahead. I'm sending you and your coterie of cats my love. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-64562495681889466952016-11-13T17:54:48.269-08:002016-11-13T17:54:48.269-08:00I have been checking out all the cat pictures and ...I have been checking out all the cat pictures and videos spread around the web as an antidote for politics...and spending time with my grandson.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-52033913300599207692016-11-13T16:28:52.671-08:002016-11-13T16:28:52.671-08:00One of the reasons I might wait for getting a cat,...One of the reasons I might wait for getting a cat, I know some can try to murder the christmas tree Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-72996259716498021402016-11-13T12:58:25.270-08:002016-11-13T12:58:25.270-08:00I will echo Eileen in the hope that cooler heads w...I will echo Eileen in the hope that cooler heads will prevail now and that the tone will become conciliatory going forward, not just for "15 minutes". What will be, will be. Best any of us can do is try to leave our own little corner of the world a better, more loving, tolerant and compassionate place. Or at least try to do as little harm as possible.<br /><br />Rose continues to amaze me -- she must have good genes. :-)<br /><br />As for Christmas...Friends came up today and helped me string my lights around the shrub by my front step (it's a huge shrub), but I admit I don't have any holiday spirit yet at all. It's early days still, though.<br /><br />Take care, have a *good* week.Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-91248466520124904792016-11-13T10:51:35.083-08:002016-11-13T10:51:35.083-08:00At least the election is over, and the tone the Pr...At least the election is over, and the tone the President-elect is taking has become more conciliatory than during the campaign. Perhaps we'll see more of that. As your neighbour to the North, I think we in Canada are certainly hoping so.<br /><br />How on earth can it possibly be only 6 weeks until Christmas? I'm seeing Christmas movies on television, the stores are full of seasonal items, and yards are getting decorated around me. I feel like my two weeks of vacation brought me back a month later than planned. :p<br /><br />Ending the post with the cats is 'purrfect'....how can anyone not smile looking at those sweet faces?<br /><br />Have a great week!Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-51469162072471420752016-11-13T10:42:48.961-08:002016-11-13T10:42:48.961-08:00There will be photos... and I'm sure you will ...There will be photos... and I'm sure you will have some too. And yes, we all need to 'hang in there'.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-65555537700356761482016-11-13T09:55:23.818-08:002016-11-13T09:55:23.818-08:00Look forward to photos of your cats hanging in the...Look forward to photos of your cats hanging in the tree. :) I don't even want to talk about Audrey's plans. Keep on dancing...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-6094944826664616462016-11-13T08:58:43.686-08:002016-11-13T08:58:43.686-08:00Jenn, she is definitely at an interesting age. Som...Jenn, she is definitely at an interesting age. Someone asked her what she would do if her mama and daddy weren't around to take care of her... and after about 2 seconds of thought, she answered, "Be bad!!" I thought that was an insightful (and possibly truthful) answer... as she is a precocious child.<br />And no, the cats have never knocked down the tree, but have made it 'lean' a little and definitely have pulled strings of lights off. We're very careful about covering the tree water as it can be dangerous for them to drink.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-83241870715577507552016-11-13T08:52:52.915-08:002016-11-13T08:52:52.915-08:00Yes, you are right, Joanne. Time to get on with it...Yes, you are right, Joanne. Time to get on with it.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-31049964387373317162016-11-13T07:44:48.347-08:002016-11-13T07:44:48.347-08:00Your granddaughter is at one of those "perfec...Your granddaughter is at one of those "perfect" ages. Have the cats ever knocked down the Christmas tree? We had one cat who insisted on drinking the water at the bottom of the tree. (spruce flavoured?) -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-89466689232960787972016-11-13T07:36:07.008-08:002016-11-13T07:36:07.008-08:00You have a good week, too. It is time to start thi...You have a good week, too. It is time to start thinking about the holidays.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.com