tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post3947129568567847588..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: LUNCH WITH A FRIENDValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-28087691891673129742018-01-11T09:46:58.571+00:002018-01-11T09:46:58.571+00:00Beatrice, thankfully I'm not the sort of perso...Beatrice, thankfully I'm not the sort of person who goes into depression... and I am grateful for that. There is always something to do so I guess that's a remedy in itself.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-66800176819280285422018-01-11T00:23:35.555+00:002018-01-11T00:23:35.555+00:00Kudos to you Valerie for being able to be on your ...Kudos to you Valerie for being able to be on your own. Yes, I can imagine that missing Joe puts a damper on many things and the important thing is that you do go on and not get bogged down in depression. <br /><br />Truth be known that can happen to all of us at any time, myself included. Pat and I do many things together, but also have our separate interests. Being alone is not something that Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-20983440202868002242018-01-09T09:14:25.691+00:002018-01-09T09:14:25.691+00:00TB, good on you for keeping on trucking. I remembe...TB, good on you for keeping on trucking. I remember someone telling me that things get easier as we get older. Hmm, that was ten years ago - I wonder if she is still of the same opinion.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-84228847204746651332018-01-09T00:30:33.438+00:002018-01-09T00:30:33.438+00:00Indeed! Your doing it just right. The "Golden...Indeed! Your doing it just right. The "Golden Years" have their ups and downs but mine and Mrs. T's motto remains "we just keep on truckin".troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-46848139403937508582018-01-08T17:20:15.688+00:002018-01-08T17:20:15.688+00:00Hello Jay. My husband is still my best friend. I t...Hello Jay. My husband is still my best friend. I talk to his ashes every day. He would be the first to tell me to get out there. Not that I need much telling, but I still prefer to stay in and get on with my hobbies. The outings with my friend are well spaced out .Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-76591490655358082032018-01-08T16:34:05.849+00:002018-01-08T16:34:05.849+00:00I dread the idea of my OH dropping dead and leavin...I dread the idea of my OH dropping dead and leaving me on my own, but that's because he's my best friend, not because I dread living alone. I've always been perfectly happy in my own company and yes, I find plenty to do! <br /><br />I'm glad you and your friend are both so content with your situations. I always try to make the best of what I have, whether it's possessions Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496924033221866102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-11588892871389596312018-01-08T14:45:34.197+00:002018-01-08T14:45:34.197+00:00It sounds like you two have a lot in common and it...It sounds like you two have a lot in common and it's good that you can get together now and then. It does get a little boring after the holidays doesn't it?kdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504994174268834559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-31982838508123548722018-01-07T20:40:32.835+00:002018-01-07T20:40:32.835+00:00Thanks, Cuban. Weather permitting, another lunch i...Thanks, Cuban. Weather permitting, another lunch is planned. Have to say though that the Christmas season has made me feel idle. Hope the new year is good for you. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-22412257119444952882018-01-07T19:04:23.214+00:002018-01-07T19:04:23.214+00:00Beautiful post, balancing the pros and cons of sol...Beautiful post, balancing the pros and cons of solitude. It's great that you have this friend and that you can make plans to see each other, even if it's not as often as you would like. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-29299060651208656282018-01-07T15:49:01.268+00:002018-01-07T15:49:01.268+00:00Hi Dave. I think it is essential that we make the ...Hi Dave. I think it is essential that we make the most of our remaining years. Joe’s death brought that home to me. Hope you have a good year. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-76623669913979146262018-01-07T15:42:30.059+00:002018-01-07T15:42:30.059+00:00Hi Jean. When visiting gets difficult we use the p...Hi Jean. When visiting gets difficult we use the phone or email - there’s no excuse not to keep in touch. Happy new year to you. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-51841153184529212652018-01-07T15:26:59.238+00:002018-01-07T15:26:59.238+00:00Love your attitude and the fact that you and your ...Love your attitude and the fact that you and your disabled friend still make an effort to see each other. It makes a different to have something/someone to look forward to interacting with. Have a good 2018!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-15528742478250959202018-01-07T13:28:09.414+00:002018-01-07T13:28:09.414+00:00Lovely post. I think its great to keep looking fo...Lovely post. I think its great to keep looking forward and making plans to meet up with friends.northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-29554854329667022352018-01-07T10:35:21.301+00:002018-01-07T10:35:21.301+00:00Geraldine, if Joe is watching he will be thankful ...<br />Geraldine, if Joe is watching he will be thankful that I'm not overdoing things. He always warned me about that but I never listened. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-57937357203677527702018-01-07T10:33:34.156+00:002018-01-07T10:33:34.156+00:00Good morning, Ron. You have a good attitude and I ...Good morning, Ron. You have a good attitude and I do admire you for that. I would imagine many people take a leaf out of your book. I hope you are having a great weekend, my friend.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-68051648133888166142018-01-07T10:30:43.394+00:002018-01-07T10:30:43.394+00:00Carole, you're doing okay and have done under ...Carole, you're doing okay and have done under very difficult circumstances. You never get over the hard parts of life but somehow you find a slot whereby you can store sad memories so that they're always there for you to peer into as and and when needed. You are doing well, my friend.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-46408233773693521222018-01-07T10:27:14.662+00:002018-01-07T10:27:14.662+00:00Joeh, keep on with the sports, that's the most...Joeh, keep on with the sports, that's the most important thing. Although a pet can't take the place of a loved one, it sure does help to have someone/thing to talk to. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-74424104972611559122018-01-07T10:22:27.117+00:002018-01-07T10:22:27.117+00:00Sharon, I'm sure you do very well. Crafts are ...Sharon, I'm sure you do very well. Crafts are great for occupying us although I have given up on most of mine.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-90865719793516773332018-01-07T10:20:45.201+00:002018-01-07T10:20:45.201+00:00Carol, I'm not sure about the 'doing well&...Carol, I'm not sure about the 'doing well' bit.... but so long as I can keep myself occupied I'm satisfied. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-19054883877001168202018-01-07T05:09:10.094+00:002018-01-07T05:09:10.094+00:00Yes, sounds like you've adjusted very well, af...Yes, sounds like you've adjusted very well, after the initial shock and grief after Joe passed on. He is watching out for you I'm sure. Charlie too. Hugs to both of you!<br /><br />How is your weather Val?Geraldine https://www.blogger.com/profile/07410019941984295767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-78107344101276578462018-01-06T23:43:11.951+00:002018-01-06T23:43:11.951+00:00Valerie, I'm so happy to hear that you're ...Valerie, I'm so happy to hear that you're staying creative and active, and that your days are whizzing by. I think that's a good thing because it keeps you growing and learning; allowing the mind to stay active. I honestly feel that the older I get, the more I feel inspired to keep learning new things and staying curious.<br /><br />" Neither of us minds being on our own in our Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-13194267966484133652018-01-06T20:05:33.144+00:002018-01-06T20:05:33.144+00:00You have a great attitude Valerie. I think that it...You have a great attitude Valerie. I think that it makes a big difference in how we cope with life in general. <br />Keeping in touch with friends is so important! Sometimes I dread the effort, but afterwards I am happy and so glad that I did indeed make the effort to meet with friends.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-24668540905140591982018-01-06T17:03:35.554+00:002018-01-06T17:03:35.554+00:00I am so grateful for my wife and that companionshi...I am so grateful for my wife and that companionship, but I also have my passions, golf, bowling, guitar, writing. I stink at all of them, but as long as I can play and even improve, passions give me something to look forward to everyday.<br /><br />You sound as if you're doing fine, I'm not sure how I would do living alone...I would get cats or a dog for sure...Mrs.C does not like either.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-41142370850022150112018-01-06T16:00:43.349+00:002018-01-06T16:00:43.349+00:00Time does seem to go by too fast. Days could be lo...Time does seem to go by too fast. Days could be longer, or maybe I could be more efficient with using my time ...<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-52446240085091844522018-01-06T14:19:33.198+00:002018-01-06T14:19:33.198+00:00Glad you're doing ok on your own, it's a s...Glad you're doing ok on your own, it's a skill to be able to take care of yourself and do well.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com