tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.comments2023-10-28T03:38:02.333-04:00Down RIver DrivelJenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comBlogger9261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-17330654457931660832015-12-25T08:50:16.130-05:002015-12-25T08:50:16.130-05:00Just dropping by to wish you a Merry Christmas, Je...Just dropping by to wish you a Merry Christmas, Jeni! May the New Year find you abundantly aware of His blessings in your life!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-3675877660615518732015-07-04T11:32:03.280-04:002015-07-04T11:32:03.280-04:00I never seem to have enough space either! I think ...I never seem to have enough space either! I think part of the problem is that we are used to having so much at our disposal, that we hang on to everything. I need to declutter, and get rid of the stuff I don't truly need. But some organizational gadgets sure would help too.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-42282632975560202012015-07-04T11:29:47.952-04:002015-07-04T11:29:47.952-04:00So well said, Jeni! We have a long way to go, but ...So well said, Jeni! We have a long way to go, but this is still a great country to live in.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July!terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-18461260292500553702015-06-14T08:08:32.345-04:002015-06-14T08:08:32.345-04:00I've noticed that same volume issue with some ...I've noticed that same volume issue with some of the tv stations available to us. It IS annoying, but at least we can manage it with the touch of a couple of buttons on a remote control. <br /><br />My dad has poor hearing, and he's got some sort of a device to help him hear better without blasting everyone else out of the room. It sort of looks like a plastic headband but it just hangs around his neck. I wonder if you could find something like that.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-37290710825725694732015-06-14T03:50:33.006-04:002015-06-14T03:50:33.006-04:00I also find that things are a bit muffled when wat...I also find that things are a bit muffled when watching TV or listening to the radio. I do find it difficult as I live in a terrace so I can't blast people out! I find headphones a good option!<br />Maggie xMaggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-74157541955929288072015-06-07T08:08:56.047-04:002015-06-07T08:08:56.047-04:00It's funny how pens are just a simple instrume...It's funny how pens are just a simple instrument meant for writing down words, but we have such strong opinions about which ones we like. My favorites are the ones write almost like a felt tip marker, but with a finer line. (Maybe they're called roller ball pens?) And I too appreciate the kind with the rubber gripper. I HATE those cheap Bic pens that come in big multi-packs. Seems like the ink always gets blotchy and leaky. <br /><br />A good pen is definitely a simple pleasure!terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-39986943679221480792015-06-02T21:57:26.742-04:002015-06-02T21:57:26.742-04:00To say that is a frustrating experience would be a...To say that is a frustrating experience would be a major understatement. I hope you get the information they're trying to give you soon and that everything is okay. Saying prayers for you, Jeni.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-50678560649795982822015-05-23T11:59:06.611-04:002015-05-23T11:59:06.611-04:00I'm sorry you lost your mom so early in life. ...I'm sorry you lost your mom so early in life. Thinking how much we lean on our moms, no matter how old we are, it's always too early to let them go. But it must be hard to feel that sense of regret that your mom's passing might have been delayed.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-42293617006085826402015-04-12T09:03:40.026-04:002015-04-12T09:03:40.026-04:00What a blessing to receive such sweet words from y...What a blessing to receive such sweet words from your Maya! I know how much you miss Mandy and the kids and hope that you enjoyed an Easter weekend full of love and laughter with your family. <br /><br />As for keeping up with your blog, it seems to be going around. Many of my long-time blog pals are posting more infrequently than they used to. And I, who used to barely be able to stand letting two days pass between writing, often find I've only managed to write once a week. It's probably a combination of having written so much about similar topics, age, and just life in general that gets in our way. terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-22486853799493143072015-02-07T08:30:12.505-05:002015-02-07T08:30:12.505-05:00I'm so sorry your son and his girlfriend lost ...I'm so sorry your son and his girlfriend lost their house, but glad to hear everyone got out safely!terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-31409622751745656092015-02-01T08:22:04.457-05:002015-02-01T08:22:04.457-05:00Hello! I haven't blogged in ages, and thought...Hello! I haven't blogged in ages, and thought I'd see if my blog was still activated. It was, and I saw one of your comments and wondered how you were doing! Sounds like you had a real white knuckle January!<br />I don't kmow if I'll be back blogging, but if you're on Face Book, my name is Hillary Dawson Bowden!<br />I just know you'll be blessed!Amazing Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788890988002911896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-84513025960118971892015-01-28T21:03:32.883-05:002015-01-28T21:03:32.883-05:00Jeni, you've definitely got some angels in you...Jeni, you've definitely got some angels in your life. I'm glad they're looking out for you!terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-70194750901121708482014-12-17T23:51:53.368-05:002014-12-17T23:51:53.368-05:00Well, you know I love to read. I always have at le...Well, you know I love to read. I always have at least five or six different books by the bedside. And, like Maggie, I'll sometimes read a present before I give it (trying not to bend the pages or break the spine in any way!)<br /><br />Hey, sorry I've been not around here for so long. Still love you, just been very busy with the writing, etc.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Jeni!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-16284446259495189162014-12-09T10:11:31.773-05:002014-12-09T10:11:31.773-05:00I am an avid reader of books and know full well wh...I am an avid reader of books and know full well what it's like to sit up half the night unable to put a book down.<br />I've also given presents and read them before I wrap them up, though my sons says that this makes them second hand!<br />Strange that feeling of deja-vue when you were reading that book. Can't say I've ever experienced that.<br />Maggie xMaggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-25212632945160321542014-12-06T20:09:13.343-05:002014-12-06T20:09:13.343-05:00My own feelings exactly. Everything takes so much ...My own feelings exactly. Everything takes so much longer—even if I can even get inspired to do it in the first place. As for getting around to writing Blog entries, I never understand how people can commit to writing a daily entry from Dec 1 to Jan 1 of all times in Holidailies (http://www.holidailies.org/).Beryl Amenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434257277408290473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-33036214548847881612014-12-06T08:57:24.647-05:002014-12-06T08:57:24.647-05:00I can deal with rain or snow, but I have to agree ...I can deal with rain or snow, but I have to agree with you about the freezing rain. I wish it would just stay away. Sounds like we might get a bit of it here tomorrow. I just hate driving in it, and worrying about my kids driving in it. terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-33896384059528600622014-11-23T13:26:55.084-05:002014-11-23T13:26:55.084-05:00I have no greater weakness than warm, fresh bread ...I have no greater weakness than warm, fresh bread with butter melting on it. I maintain that if bread and booze didn't exist, I'd be a tiny little thing instead of the bruiser I am!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-9895744773261471022014-11-08T10:08:59.626-05:002014-11-08T10:08:59.626-05:00Mmmm... that bread does sound amazing! I remember ...Mmmm... that bread does sound amazing! I remember my mom baking white bread when we were really young, but then she started working outside the home and store bought bread took over and I never really learned the art of home baked bread. The closest I've come is using the store bought frozen kind.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-77952439704067821452014-10-28T08:53:22.602-04:002014-10-28T08:53:22.602-04:00Colleagues at work are already starting to bring i...Colleagues at work are already starting to bring in baked goodies. I do love this time of year!<br /><br />Cheers!Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-34452401820880302142014-10-26T13:12:02.832-04:002014-10-26T13:12:02.832-04:00I admire anyone who can play an instrument. My one...I admire anyone who can play an instrument. My one and only attempt was piano when I was five. My Mother sent me to the town spinster, who taught piano and needed all the students she could get just to survive. She sent a note home with me that first day that said, "Maria is not musically inclined. Please do not send her back." THAT is how bad I was!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-78706751558356966982014-10-25T01:13:37.961-04:002014-10-25T01:13:37.961-04:00Even if she isn't super diligent about practic...Even if she isn't super diligent about practicing, the rewards will be huge; it's worth the price of the clarinet for her to have those musical pathways opened up in her brain, for her fingers to learn to move along with what she's reading, etc. YES!<br /><br />Thank you, by the way, always and forever, for your comments on my blog. Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-60434714299220448252014-10-14T06:42:41.450-04:002014-10-14T06:42:41.450-04:00Sometimes, you have to use whatever means are at y...Sometimes, you have to use whatever means are at your disposal. I survived via Sears card for a while many many years ago.<br />Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-21126341772735108262014-10-01T21:23:44.130-04:002014-10-01T21:23:44.130-04:00That sounds frustrating beyond frustrating. Good t...That sounds frustrating beyond frustrating. Good thing your friend and neighbor checked in on you and sent help!terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-58782143788558521132014-10-01T06:36:42.474-04:002014-10-01T06:36:42.474-04:00Well, after reading your FB response to me, I head...Well, after reading your FB response to me, I headed over here to see what troubles were happening around your way. This certainly qualifies as a doozy. I hate when something like this happens (and I'm the same way with things in the toilet, as I don't want to see them once they hit the water.)<br /><br />I have the feeling there's been more trouble than this, though. I read about the kitten and the photos, but... Want to tell me what else has happened?Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-46169977071175555712014-09-20T00:20:38.139-04:002014-09-20T00:20:38.139-04:00What a service you're offering to everyone who...What a service you're offering to everyone who loves your area and who has familial connections tied into place. <br /><br />Your story about losing memory pages hits home with me: I just lost all my blog comments since 2006, and I'm sick about it. So I'm looking back at the previous incarnation of my blog to help me remember who to visit! You're one of them, for sure.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.com