tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post6957373832426679331..comments2024-03-29T08:14:16.520+01:00Comments on From My Mental Library: Nine MinutesLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-18872261206002678562016-07-21T22:24:45.819+02:002016-07-21T22:24:45.819+02:00The idea of not turning on the news is not a conce...The idea of not turning on the news is not a concept I've managed to embrace so far. In fact I'm rather addicted to it. Perhaps I need an O.K. (so to speak).Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-900682220516868492016-07-21T19:34:11.510+02:002016-07-21T19:34:11.510+02:00Graham, I can not imagine you depended on my blog ...Graham, I can not imagine you depended on my blog post for colour and happiness.<br />What a funny coincidence, you having 9 minutes left before leaving for work, too!<br />My method for not watching the news is simple: turn on the TV too late, when the main news program is over, or not at all... Talking to O.K. on the phone often around that time helps, too.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-90924726875334868302016-07-21T09:31:15.707+02:002016-07-21T09:31:15.707+02:00Well Meike you've brought a bit of colour and ...Well Meike you've brought a bit of colour and happiness into my morning. And, as I look at the clock, coincidentally I have about nine minutes left before I leave for work this morning (I'm working at my son's house that he's having built at the moment). PS I wish that I could stop watching the news.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-81735110663521289172016-07-20T07:41:55.854+02:002016-07-20T07:41:55.854+02:00Am doing, Mary, thank you!
I may not be the most c...Am doing, Mary, thank you!<br />I may not be the most charitable of people, but in my limited sphere of influence I try to be good, not evil, be it in thoughts, words or deeds.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-84802252793233275702016-07-20T07:40:07.225+02:002016-07-20T07:40:07.225+02:00Thank you, Nan. I am not completely shutting out t...Thank you, Nan. I am not completely shutting out the real world - how can I, being surrounded by so many people every day, who talk about things even if I'd choose not to watch the news anymore.<br />But I do need to be able to retreat, and am so grateful that I can.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-61224381819132882272016-07-20T07:38:23.103+02:002016-07-20T07:38:23.103+02:00Kay, he did not :-) His trumpet stays safely at ho...Kay, he did not :-) His trumpet stays safely at home when he comes to spend the weekend at my place. I've heard/seen him play as part of the orchestra a few weeks ago; next time is probably going to be just before Christmas!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-20620607790191517112016-07-20T07:37:07.763+02:002016-07-20T07:37:07.763+02:00So true, Kristi.
Thank you - I love my "new&q...So true, Kristi.<br />Thank you - I love my "new" living room, too, except for the TV set and the ugly little rack it is on. But it will do for now, until I come across something I really, really like. Very much a First World problem...!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-71181190868629819842016-07-20T07:35:47.315+02:002016-07-20T07:35:47.315+02:00Messymimi, it's possibly the only way forward;...Messymimi, it's possibly the only way forward; answer with beauty and reaching out instead of with more violence.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-69687576052564556612016-07-20T04:55:07.660+02:002016-07-20T04:55:07.660+02:00Looking from your windows at so much loveliness ea...Looking from your windows at so much loveliness early in the mornings must make a new day even more special. Glad we are all trying hard to see past the horror and sadness in the world. The only way is to go forth and continue doing good things for those around us, little random acts of kindness, thinking positive thoughts, making plans for the future etc.<br />Enjoy your week my dear.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-75521079011516414332016-07-20T03:06:02.336+02:002016-07-20T03:06:02.336+02:00I love the flowers, and that view out the window. ...I love the flowers, and that view out the window. And I'm all about avoiding horrible stories.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-58062003839529182002016-07-20T03:05:23.751+02:002016-07-20T03:05:23.751+02:00Did OK have a great flourish on the trumpet as he ...Did OK have a great flourish on the trumpet as he handed over the flowers? He should have, they are lovely! Lovely summer views also. Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-56510244731222149442016-07-19T23:21:51.598+02:002016-07-19T23:21:51.598+02:00How much happiness you shared in nine minutes. Lov...How much happiness you shared in nine minutes. Love the flowers and love the way your room looks after the redecorating. I am trying to avoid thinking too much about the sadness and horrors of the world. This is not really something new. I try to share positive things and help where I can. But sometimes it is not possible not to grieve for the poor world.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-29617882988156668362016-07-19T15:27:49.548+02:002016-07-19T15:27:49.548+02:00Our hearts ache for you and with you, Baton Rouge ...Our hearts ache for you and with you, Baton Rouge and America, and they are all the heavier for the collective weight of division the world over. McGregrrMcGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268805830469084301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-27023143370120670162016-07-19T12:38:33.431+02:002016-07-19T12:38:33.431+02:00Sometimes you have to simply stop and look at the ...Sometimes you have to simply stop and look at the beautiful things for a while. If we look at the ugliness for too long, it overwhelms us. Here in the Baton Rouge area, many of us are looking for the beautiful things and trying to reach across what divides us to see what can unite us.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.com