tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post95383136518780451..comments2023-06-02T15:46:37.487+02:00Comments on JOURNEY INTO ELDERHOOD: Who I AmGrandmother Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-77123805594679222162014-11-23T13:07:09.321+01:002014-11-23T13:07:09.321+01:00Thank you, Ramya, and thanks for stopping by.Thank you, Ramya, and thanks for stopping by.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-69871979873528016532014-11-23T12:59:48.092+01:002014-11-23T12:59:48.092+01:00Yes, we must.Yes, we must.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-37744659823186622392014-11-23T12:59:03.420+01:002014-11-23T12:59:03.420+01:00He's such a sweetie...He's such a sweetie...Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-85642689988935153512014-11-23T07:15:27.535+01:002014-11-23T07:15:27.535+01:00Beautifully written poem. Loved your style of writ...Beautifully written poem. Loved your style of writing. Sharing it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013012311125072637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-69184949740498660702014-11-22T22:21:20.166+01:002014-11-22T22:21:20.166+01:00ha. i rather like the freckle map...that made me s...ha. i rather like the freckle map...that made me smile up front...as with your commitment as well to your man...and good on you raising that child to be brave too...we must...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-86727043007054587282014-11-22T20:56:54.569+01:002014-11-22T20:56:54.569+01:00You are a pretty great person! With a great sense...You are a pretty great person! With a great sense of humor and style and flair! And your love for your bright light man is so sweet. Thanks. k. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-82388713733553086382014-11-21T23:30:39.145+01:002014-11-21T23:30:39.145+01:00Thanks, Rosaria. These first years of retirement h...Thanks, Rosaria. These first years of retirement here in Italy have given me the gift of time. I'm grateful.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-55829089531454905962014-11-21T23:28:02.981+01:002014-11-21T23:28:02.981+01:00It's how I see me at this moment of time.It's how I see me at this moment of time.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-40783173110917943962014-11-21T20:35:16.347+01:002014-11-21T20:35:16.347+01:00"I'm..." all the outward and inward ..."I'm..." all the outward and inward signs assessed and compiled in a thoughtful presentation. A beautiful installation! Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-38588941507348806942014-11-21T17:51:18.841+01:002014-11-21T17:51:18.841+01:00You are so many things and describe yourself in s...You are so many things and describe yourself in such an honest, open manner. Lovely write.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-70102755560304146822014-11-21T14:44:01.462+01:002014-11-21T14:44:01.462+01:00Thanks, cifar.Thanks, cifar.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-17558015479919480342014-11-21T14:43:23.871+01:002014-11-21T14:43:23.871+01:00An unexpected blessing from retirement, Ruth.
(I&#...An unexpected blessing from retirement, Ruth.<br />(I'll be there in 4 weeks!)Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-55469533323562818712014-11-21T14:41:08.923+01:002014-11-21T14:41:08.923+01:00It feels a good place to be, expectant.It feels a good place to be, expectant.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-72737310141631933452014-11-21T14:40:18.369+01:002014-11-21T14:40:18.369+01:00Glad you stopped by and thanks for commenting.Glad you stopped by and thanks for commenting.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-66703514687715001102014-11-21T13:42:35.847+01:002014-11-21T13:42:35.847+01:00lovely poem,loved it
Identitylovely poem,loved it<br /><br /><a href="http://cifarshayar.blogspot.com/2014/11/identity.html" rel="nofollow">Identity</a>Cifarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435254563163870510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-53298713373758148842014-11-21T10:47:36.720+01:002014-11-21T10:47:36.720+01:00You're vibrant, mindful and you know who you a...You're vibrant, mindful and you know who you are. It's wonderful!<br /><br />(Your package has arrived I think. :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-47025701363383351122014-11-21T00:58:36.735+01:002014-11-21T00:58:36.735+01:00Excellent! What better thing to be than wise elder...Excellent! What better thing to be than wise elder to your tribe on the threshold ready to expand!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811244438243200435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-59479333429290272922014-11-20T19:40:05.241+01:002014-11-20T19:40:05.241+01:00there is real contentment and re-assurance in your...there is real contentment and re-assurance in your words, i like the way it progresses and the hope in it.alan1704https://www.blogger.com/profile/16068631142963794991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-83523122699041928802014-11-20T17:49:37.049+01:002014-11-20T17:49:37.049+01:00I agree, Gabriella. On the threshold of my 70'...I agree, Gabriella. On the threshold of my 70's is a good place to be.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-65647444092648637652014-11-20T17:48:03.033+01:002014-11-20T17:48:03.033+01:00Thanks, Mary. I was inspired by dVerse Poets encou...Thanks, Mary. I was inspired by dVerse Poets encouraging concrete images rather than abstract. I join you in hoping for expansion to the end...Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-71416600227824948102014-11-20T17:45:34.526+01:002014-11-20T17:45:34.526+01:00I'm grateful for and happy in my life.I'm grateful for and happy in my life.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-38533920428558848882014-11-20T17:12:37.253+01:002014-11-20T17:12:37.253+01:00I like the feeling of contentment that pervades yo...I like the feeling of contentment that pervades your poem, Mary. It is good to be able to look back on the past and be happy to be who we are now.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-85875970170629527852014-11-20T17:11:50.308+01:002014-11-20T17:11:50.308+01:00I loved the openness with which you have written t...I loved the openness with which you have written this poem, Mary. Through it I feel that I have gotten to know you a bit better. Your poem is rich in detail about yourself and what is important in your life. Nice to continue to feel like a 'threshold ready to expand." Hopefully one will continue to feel this way until the last day of one's life. Smiles.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-67628797615564904212014-11-20T17:10:19.303+01:002014-11-20T17:10:19.303+01:00hmm..a real happy place your soul is in...lovely l...hmm..a real happy place your soul is in...lovely lines...Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.com