tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post1775690480969643346..comments2023-07-06T07:58:09.533-07:00Comments on Granny Smith: Me Then and NowGranny Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214748856516412924noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-67028573738902803482010-07-19T19:53:29.075-07:002010-07-19T19:53:29.075-07:00Dear Phyllis, I too have begun to deal with the bo...Dear Phyllis, I too have begun to deal with the body not being able to do what the spirit wants. I hope I will handle the changes and frustrations as gracefully as you and remember how many are so much more unfortunate than I.Dee Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077141911351737390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-29627490487202888682010-07-19T11:25:19.079-07:002010-07-19T11:25:19.079-07:00we live a lifetime for a moment....I like this a l...we live a lifetime for a moment....I like this a lot. I've had a few amazing moments scattered across the lifeline. I want more of them! thanks.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742791521902422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-339068005895124602010-07-19T09:56:44.451-07:002010-07-19T09:56:44.451-07:00A life well lived and through your words I can fee...A life well lived and through your words I can feel the grace and passion that you lived your life. How nice to have the support of your loved ones in your life.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181439840148805466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-71701306450337678722010-07-18T16:48:37.733-07:002010-07-18T16:48:37.733-07:00Nice to hear from you again and pleased you are ha...Nice to hear from you again and pleased you are happy in your new home. <br /><br />I do love that poem. Very thought provoking.<br /><br />Take care.Winifredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415302188575538163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-1597194845876548432010-07-17T22:51:04.172-07:002010-07-17T22:51:04.172-07:00I can relate to this poem so much. beautifully wri...I can relate to this poem so much. beautifully writtenLaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906818546969078020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-49572250954439787642010-07-13T22:45:52.778-07:002010-07-13T22:45:52.778-07:00Dear Granny, you are just so amazing... I love yo...Dear Granny, you are just so amazing... I love your writing, it's always beautifully phrased, whether it's a poem, a short story or just an anecdote. Your children and family and friends are so darn lucky to have you! I hope you will soon feel better, I'm terribly sorry to hear that you are/have been unwell...Shammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07905000396589717457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-58138719430012954922010-07-12T05:12:44.259-07:002010-07-12T05:12:44.259-07:00Dear Phyllis--glad you're still able to see th...Dear Phyllis--glad you're still able to see the beauty and feel the love in spite of all you've been through. Sending you all good wishes and a hug. You are always in my thoughts, dear one!nonizambonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381779175217605700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-37518881062330735522010-07-06T23:25:13.335-07:002010-07-06T23:25:13.335-07:00Ah Granny what can I say. You have lived your magi...Ah Granny what can I say. You have lived your magical life and seen things around the world that others envy and you have lived a life of great love. I am so sorry that nowadays you are unable to do that still. We are all part of the cycle. If you were finished with already you wouldn't be here still my darling. So there is more to come.<br />There will always be things wrong with the world, if one problem is solved another always takes it's place. I know that does not mean we should excuse. We are all only human.<br />Wonderful post and poem. Love You.linda mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426368991644308588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-34169102152580466432010-07-06T10:59:46.720-07:002010-07-06T10:59:46.720-07:00We are all living in the confinements of our illne...We are all living in the confinements of our illnesses/conditions and it is very frustrating and sad at times.<br />However, apart from missing Otto, I am pleased that you are mainly happy. It is attitude of mind that helps us to overcome our limitations. Bless you in your new home.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-26674547092078690932010-07-05T22:32:29.704-07:002010-07-05T22:32:29.704-07:00I can so relate to this. We're raised to beli...I can so relate to this. We're raised to believe the world's our oyster, but in truth, there are many forces - both natural and unnatural, who deny us the privilege.<br /><br />It's great to see a post from you!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-79334948267884049032010-07-05T10:57:31.262-07:002010-07-05T10:57:31.262-07:00Granny this was an exceptional read ! made my hear...Granny this was an exceptional read ! made my heart melt!<br /><br /><br />Visit me for my prompt at http://bit.ly/9Vn9NSDivaa Divinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457305933584528376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-24384890080551610612010-07-05T07:40:26.935-07:002010-07-05T07:40:26.935-07:00You've been in my thoughts for quite some time...You've been in my thoughts for quite some time, on a daily basis sending greetings and hoping all is well... relatively speaking, eh? have missed you.<br />Many gentle hugs to you.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500636360349398921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-77047160811637082182010-07-05T05:59:03.687-07:002010-07-05T05:59:03.687-07:00What a wonderful attitude you have! Your poem exp...What a wonderful attitude you have! Your poem expresses such truth about living. I especially like the line containing "jungles, jangle"!Linda Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156972661541133665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-566459075785014102010-07-05T04:44:55.179-07:002010-07-05T04:44:55.179-07:00Even without your intro, I'd have felt your pa...Even without your intro, I'd have felt your pain and anger in this piece. I've started grappling with how difficult aging is -- I can't imagine being where you are. And yet, I hope I make it that far (and as nicely, too).Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-56773128116065542712010-07-05T03:48:59.498-07:002010-07-05T03:48:59.498-07:00hey granny - i really liked this - the tension bet...hey granny - i really liked this - the tension between our me and the me the world fences us in to be.<br /><br />Just to warn you, you are getting spam - that comment above old egg is NOT a real comment its a link to some sort of porn site - i get spammed with them too.Understanding Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150753279967941766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-1933928224870586742010-07-04T23:58:16.607-07:002010-07-04T23:58:16.607-07:00Ten years and we still haven't learned much ha...Ten years and we still haven't learned much have we? What a blessing it is you have your loved ones so close to you.Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-53612724925221905912010-07-04T18:58:38.195-07:002010-07-04T18:58:38.195-07:00With your approach to life I'm sure you bring ...With your approach to life I'm sure you bring happiness to all those around you even though you may not always find it yourself. Like the others, I'm pleased to see you back again.Rinkly Rimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890344869337115307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-79610900192085420282010-07-04T18:07:59.638-07:002010-07-04T18:07:59.638-07:00It's amazing how much your poem still fits the...It's amazing how much your poem still fits the circumstances. I can relate to that feeling of shattered illusions. <br /><br />I'm glad you find happiness despite the trials. :)Narahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548311719644623283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-40226871830800163432010-07-04T14:35:02.395-07:002010-07-04T14:35:02.395-07:00Always a pleasure to visit. So much wrong, but we ...Always a pleasure to visit. So much wrong, but we must always retain that optimism.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-64875312751495296852010-07-04T14:15:36.881-07:002010-07-04T14:15:36.881-07:00Living a lifetime for a moment! That is such a bea...Living a lifetime for a moment! That is such a beautiful thought! <br /><br />Like Keith, I am so thrilled to see your wonderful ideas again! I have always enjoyed your journeys! <br /><br />Have a happy week!<br />Namaste!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-11309531715684847132010-07-04T14:09:50.448-07:002010-07-04T14:09:50.448-07:00It's so good to see you back Phyllis, I've...It's so good to see you back Phyllis, I've missed your contributions so much. Your poem is so poignant, so thought provoking.Keep smiling, just as you are in your picture!Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.com