tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.comments2023-06-04T06:27:28.308-04:00hootie...gives a hoot?Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18244703178650407864noreply@blogger.comBlogger700125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-8820290696183769392018-12-24T21:07:17.883-05:002018-12-24T21:07:17.883-05:00Wow!!! This is my mom’s recipe! I used to force he...Wow!!! This is my mom’s recipe! I used to force her to make it for ALL my birthday parties. I had a copy of the cookbook, but lost it over the years. I found this thread searching for this recipe. Boom - the image of a very familiar page (less the sauce stains). Thanks for posting!Jewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274008153142149290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-91994057162356593712018-05-13T22:49:56.124-04:002018-05-13T22:49:56.124-04:00Woo Hoo! Well done!Woo Hoo! Well done!philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564970082812115024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-40289480974658025192018-02-19T00:13:44.429-05:002018-02-19T00:13:44.429-05:00 well said!Always like to read your blogs. Thanks ... well said!Always like to read your blogs. Thanks for taking time to write. philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564970082812115024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-53299838290983510082017-10-08T15:19:32.367-04:002017-10-08T15:19:32.367-04:00So glad to hear you were touched in this way! As a...So glad to hear you were touched in this way! As a member and minister of the DOC, I know all are accepted there. I have prayed that you might find the right time to re connect. Such terrific news! Be well! Rememberer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01437900088477627088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-31959432522791177592017-07-12T07:32:28.701-04:002017-07-12T07:32:28.701-04:00What an absolute treasure and gift! I love this mo...What an absolute treasure and gift! I love this more than I can say. KellyKellySuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087018194456252420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-2884362854665578242017-05-15T21:35:21.328-04:002017-05-15T21:35:21.328-04:00Rememberer!,
He will have to answer to his maker...Rememberer!, <br /><br />He will have to answer to his maker some day. I cannot be his judge. He has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Roughly 6% of the US Population has this disorder. A few years ago I was still in the fog and couldn't see his true colors. Today I can look back and understand where I was at in my life and what drew me to him. I have read so much on NPD, it seems my life has been in textbooks. That is both scary and reassuring. I am more than ready to move forward, and move on to my next life adventure. My spirit is strong. It always has been, and I know that you know that...if from nothing more than reading my writings. I am becoming the person I was alway meant to become. I really like this me. I have wonderful friends, both near and far, whom inspire me when I need it. They are always just a phone call away. <br /><br />As Carole King wrote and James Taylor sung, <br /><br />"Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend<br />When people can be so cold<br />They'll hurt you, and desert you<br />And take your soul if you let them, oh yeah, don't you let 'em now"<br /><br />"You just call out my name<br />And you know wherever I am<br />I'll come running to see you again, oh baby, don't you know<br />Winter, spring, summer or fall<br />Hey now, all you have to do is call<br />And I'll be there, yes I will<br />You've got a friend<br />You've got a friend, yeah"<br /><br />"Ain't it good to know you've got a friend<br />Ain't it good to know you've got a friend<br />Oh, ye yeah, you've got a friend"<br /><br />It is SO good to know I've got more than one friend! <br /> ~taking time and staying positive, <br /> Lisa xoxoxoLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244703178650407864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-73396869729663134902017-05-15T15:20:24.858-04:002017-05-15T15:20:24.858-04:00Great to hear from you after a long while. These a...Great to hear from you after a long while. These are huge questions, none of which I have had to deal with, so your bravery and curiosity and openness seem just awesome to me (just as your tales of recent explorations do)! I like the second photo, it's a bit softer, and the Women's Build jacket conveys so much about you--tons of energy, super competent, community minded, womanist, willing and able to get out there and make stuff happen.... having never been on a dating website, but having read pieces about the trophy objects men tend to include in the periphery of their photos, I can't really comment. But I can attest that you have so much love and positive energy to share with an individual who is, this time, capable of cherishing and appreciating you, and there has to be a guy out there for you. Go Lisa! ❤️Mary Peckhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656248672031800600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-14111675292221647942017-05-15T10:16:27.066-04:002017-05-15T10:16:27.066-04:00I would say your ex qualifies as a real bonehead. ...I would say your ex qualifies as a real bonehead. I am glad you realized it and are working to claim yourself: mind, body, and spirit. Hang tough, you are doing great. Life takes time, stay positive! Rememberer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01437900088477627088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-48279668902291556882017-04-19T02:42:56.886-04:002017-04-19T02:42:56.886-04:00A good post! Always be thankful for today. We know...A good post! Always be thankful for today. We know that yesterday is gone, for better or for worse, leaving only memories, some good, some not so good. That is life as we live it. Always be ready for the next opportunity. Sometimes life just sucks, and as we say, we suck it up, and move on!philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564970082812115024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-986682625351130422017-03-13T18:05:07.928-04:002017-03-13T18:05:07.928-04:00Rememberer! -
I haven't even looked at my flu...Rememberer! -<br /><br />I haven't even looked at my flute in a million years. It's tucked away somewhere, and I'm sure it still has the "Jazz Lives in Boone Groove' sticker on it. These days, I'm more of a consumer of music. I appreciate the hard work that you, and so many others put in to make a performance happen. Band people ARE great people. Three different groups? Do you have a preference? You should email me if you'd like to continue this conversation. LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244703178650407864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-80743940491851172512017-03-12T22:55:48.991-04:002017-03-12T22:55:48.991-04:00I bet you could find a community bands to play in....I bet you could find a community bands to play in. There are usually lots of flutists, but there is always room for one more. I just got home from rehearsing with 3 different groups today. I enjoyed every minute of it, whether conducting or playing. Great people, those band people! Rememberer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01437900088477627088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-5312883302249945482017-03-06T04:24:11.015-05:002017-03-06T04:24:11.015-05:00Spiritual search is a strong emotional but importa...Spiritual search is a strong emotional but important time for so many women. Might I suggest several things? Check out the UU--heck you could walk there. You might also check out the Quaker meeting or Unity. Make it a sort of quest for yourself. Go to a different congregation every week for a few months and see what made you happy. Also, come to women writing for a change! Write and read and listen and be listened to. Its a great good program!! xoxo AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482718286150001843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-68678377004695149952017-02-05T16:14:09.106-05:002017-02-05T16:14:09.106-05:00Always great to read your posts. Insightful is the...Always great to read your posts. Insightful is the first word that comes to mind. Age has a way of sneaking up on us, as if it only happens to others. I like to think as we get older, we get wiser, maybe not smarter, but more aware of ourselves and the people we care about. Life needs to be lived and appreciated, as every moment is precious. Measure not in money or things, but in precious connections with those we care about. Stay safe, stay strong, remember you are loved by many! philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564970082812115024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-56836944068729331192016-11-28T12:14:17.290-05:002016-11-28T12:14:17.290-05:00I really love reading your blog posts! They are ve...I really love reading your blog posts! They are very encouraging, especially in dark times. They bring a smile to my face. Thank you so much for sharing your stories! Rememberer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01437900088477627088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-87217463589246964862016-11-28T08:00:46.614-05:002016-11-28T08:00:46.614-05:00"I wouldn't trade my life experience of h..."I wouldn't trade my life experience of having siblings for anything."<br /><br />Beautiful! MKPMary Peckhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656248672031800600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-58201769628539327672016-11-22T23:37:58.167-05:002016-11-22T23:37:58.167-05:00Big, big anniversaries. Your mom's diagnosis a...Big, big anniversaries. Your mom's diagnosis and all you did for her seem like yesterday....<br /><br />Some not-so-random thoughts: when my over-educated, egghead professor-husband FIRST met you, he said enthusiastically how much he liked you, and how smart you are. (In contrast, the first time we had you and your Ex over, he said he never wanted to eat with that man again. He is a very good judge of character. We also quit his bank, in solidarity.)<br /><br />My parents also moved to a wealthy community we couldn't afford, for the schools, and I know how it feels to live where you feel/know you don't belong. It taught me resilience, frugality, and a certain amount of F***-you-ness that I'm not always sure serves me well. <br /><br />You are even smarter and more wonderful now that you are liberated from your marital bondage. It is thrilling to see the ways you are branching out, growing, open to new worlds and to love of you for you. <br /><br />We are honored to be witnesses to your self-transformation. And we love you. MKP ❤️<br /><br />Mary Peckhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656248672031800600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-68267761279868457062016-09-12T20:39:13.508-04:002016-09-12T20:39:13.508-04:00I am glad that you shared your thoughts. I can...I am glad that you shared your thoughts. I can't say that I have been in your situation, but I have had my share of dark days. You have friends and family that love you, me included. When I was in one of those not so nice places, a friend confided that every morning she had to struggle to get up. But she said, "if I can just get my feet on the ground and stand up, it is a day to celebrate." She felt that she had at least won the first battle of the day and it gave her confirmation that she just might be able to handle the next thing. It may sound trite, but I have always remember that. I can't change the big issues in my life, but I can gain strength from the little accomplishments. Some days that is all I get. Thinking of you and that beautiful smile. Keeping you in my prayers. <br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005284841009780939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-1993686567525400262016-09-11T12:53:48.819-04:002016-09-11T12:53:48.819-04:00Xoxoxo Xoxoxo Kristynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595944602746592508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-25375855319917496922016-08-28T13:19:08.313-04:002016-08-28T13:19:08.313-04:00Fun, and insightful! Fun, and insightful! Rememberer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01437900088477627088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-85052648309591502362016-03-26T22:44:09.566-04:002016-03-26T22:44:09.566-04:00Learning to live a new life is hard, but friends a...Learning to live a new life is hard, but friends and family make it easier. Lots of love and support as you continue your journey through YOUR life! philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564970082812115024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-79974729926939895622016-02-01T21:48:57.657-05:002016-02-01T21:48:57.657-05:00The hardest task is to look in the mirror and say ...The hardest task is to look in the mirror and say 10 times in a row: "I like myself". CynicFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146032832372640059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-58890856851991193962016-01-25T21:13:40.935-05:002016-01-25T21:13:40.935-05:00Julie,
Please don't ever give up! She is go...Julie, <br /><br />Please don't ever give up! She is going to need you, but you know that. From my view, it is hard to think people knew and they didn't say anything. Except, they knew how much I loved him. I know now that they felt if I loved him, then that was enough for them to turn a blind eye. They respected my decisions. Unfortunately, In the fallout I've felt the fool. How could I not have see it? I'm coming to terms with knowing it's okay. I loved. I am capable of giving love! Narcissist cannot truly love. They are insecure and they must control and belittle others, be lifted up onto an imaginary pedestal of superiority, and project their insecurities. Your girl must be a compassionate soul. Compassionate souls can love and care for others. They want to believe the best is those they love. I never lost my connections to my family, but those connections were more distant than they should have been. In the end, my family love (love and emotional support from them) was the strength I needed to move forward. You know I am ALWAYS here for you my friend. <br /><br />Lisa Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244703178650407864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-54746709442469614292016-01-24T10:26:12.345-05:002016-01-24T10:26:12.345-05:00Once again you have moved my heart and spirit and ...Once again you have moved my heart and spirit and brought some questions to my thoughts......karma, yes I believe in that........one never really changes they just rediscover themselves........hope that she will..........and how all your friends and family knew but it had to be your own time.........how did they get through it waiting for you to take ownership and return to who you were meant to be? Loved reading this and so very happy for you. Continued thoughts and prayers and thank you for touching me with your thoughts and words. I feel blessed to have the additional insight. I also believe the amazing guidance of our God. Seems when I am about to totally give up on her things, such as your post, cross my path. Prayers and many blessings!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649176053710211482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-41219272048886312452016-01-24T01:35:16.640-05:002016-01-24T01:35:16.640-05:00Hang in there. Trust your friends, and your instin...Hang in there. Trust your friends, and your instincts. Good luck. philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564970082812115024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21955205.post-7613255317397081532015-12-27T14:58:33.051-05:002015-12-27T14:58:33.051-05:00Lisa, You are most eloquent in describing the proc...Lisa, You are most eloquent in describing the process of divorce! I am in awe of your awareness! I know this will sound crazy, but from my own 30+ years of experience you will one day be grateful he gave you the opportunity to become the woman you are now and will continue to become. Not to many of us get that opportunity, and many don't make the most of it as you are. Every morning I give thanks for my life, my children, my family and my true friends. Another thought: your children know they have your love and understand more than you might believe. Today I am having the perfect Sunday - watching football and sharing thought with someone I love and admire (that would be you!). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230625438484730035noreply@blogger.com