tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.comments2023-09-25T11:56:02.082-04:00artfulnotesartful noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688242364521243994noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-30396133029707708372023-09-22T03:19:17.601-04:002023-09-22T03:19:17.601-04:00It's been a while since I checked my Blogspot ...It's been a while since I checked my Blogspot account, great to see you are still "giving it to them". We have a similar situation here in Australia with the conservative side of politics still insisting that the extreme weather has nothing to do with human activity [or them]. In a country that has probably more sunshine than just about anywhere else their plan is to build numerous small nuclear power stations, all with the editorial support of News Corpse.<br />I just completed a 3000 km. trip through the desert in central Australia, camping each night, no phone service, no TV and no idiotic politicians. Excellent!<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-40961379810726303172023-07-04T19:47:17.723-04:002023-07-04T19:47:17.723-04:00I really enjoyed reading this . My large life regr...I really enjoyed reading this . My large life regret is that I didn’t travel more . You both were very fortunate and smart to seize the opportunities to do so .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-16193776781413888162023-05-09T08:10:33.507-04:002023-05-09T08:10:33.507-04:00You remembered so much of that time. The generatio...You remembered so much of that time. The generations after ours have no memories of such things<br /> Yes, 9/11 was horrible, but nit to the extent of our memories of WWII..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-8087840700082848352023-04-08T11:14:52.085-04:002023-04-08T11:14:52.085-04:00I wonder why none of my followers/readers ever thi...I wonder why none of my followers/readers ever thinks to leave a comment. Maybe it's because my writing style lacks sufficient substance to warrant any commentary. Yeah, that must be it Schmidt. Your stuff does not warrant comments. Hmmm, now what does that say about continuation of my "writing".artful noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688242364521243994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-81727646841031597282023-01-10T09:55:18.056-05:002023-01-10T09:55:18.056-05:00Right there with you on this one, Richard. The inm...Right there with you on this one, Richard. The inmates are running the asylum and Mother Nature will do what's necessary to save herself and rid the planet of the pestilence we call the human race. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-3944044766163238332022-12-06T19:40:53.988-05:002022-12-06T19:40:53.988-05:00Well written Well written Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-66474738004500371522022-06-30T09:28:26.741-04:002022-06-30T09:28:26.741-04:00Eva, it is amazing to hear from you. Oddly, Carol ...Eva, it is amazing to hear from you. Oddly, Carol and I were just speaking of you two days ago. We so enjoyed your visit with us in Bethesda, however long ago that was. And you had a friend with whom you visited Washington, DC. I am so happy you found and read my blog. So few people comment. If you wish, you might send Carol an e-mail at neighbor68@twc.com, or to me at artfulnotes@twc.com. We would love to hear about your life back home. artful noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688242364521243994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-33278459125810620302022-06-30T07:19:40.367-04:002022-06-30T07:19:40.367-04:00Dear Richard,
I agree with you. Why should anyone ...Dear Richard,<br />I agree with you. Why should anyone else decide over your body? And even worse, in the name of God claim the right to do so.<br />Your blog is so good and refreshing to read. One thing though, there are no comments. I found your blog in the beginning of this year, now I have read almost half of the posts. So good.<br />I am Eva, who stayed with your family one month, in July 1970, at Persimmon Tree Road in Bethesda. I send you, your wife Carol and your family the biggest hug, I love you all.<br />Best regards from Eva<br /><br />Eva Augustssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721836960888178252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-6342097968965056382022-05-14T08:53:05.425-04:002022-05-14T08:53:05.425-04:00Richard, I entirely agree, and very well written ...Richard, I entirely agree, and very well written your Australian friend Petèr B<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-11795962432440930552021-08-07T13:26:30.385-04:002021-08-07T13:26:30.385-04:00Another right on there blog, my love. Only this on...Another right on there blog, my love. Only this one is very scary as we are left with a burning planet and the wealthies still don't get it. And they never will until it is too late and we are all fucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-43274146016506160522021-07-09T08:11:05.455-04:002021-07-09T08:11:05.455-04:00 This os the perfect explanation of life as we kno... This os the perfect explanation of life as we know it on earth<br /> For those who believe in another life do not enjoyed this one on earthSchmidtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057417999499804891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-89913308883940657902021-06-28T16:36:40.637-04:002021-06-28T16:36:40.637-04:00Love it! Just enjoy life and don't take it se...Love it! Just enjoy life and don't take it seriously very often. You and I have a beautiful life together and we want it to stay that way for a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-63750841262930754552021-06-02T16:22:59.153-04:002021-06-02T16:22:59.153-04:00Yes were we .only 30 again we would be gone from t...Yes were we .only 30 again we would be gone from the US.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Schmidtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057417999499804891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-57298229215534094362021-03-14T14:47:02.451-04:002021-03-14T14:47:02.451-04:00This is so true. I loved your writing of the word...This is so true. I loved your writing of the words of The Day the Music Died!Carol Schmidtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-57136587322848115782021-01-04T12:42:54.533-05:002021-01-04T12:42:54.533-05:00As is usual, Artfulnotes has done it again: opened...As is usual, Artfulnotes has done it again: opened our eyes to the truth of what repubilcans will do to turn over an otherwise great election with little or no problems of fraud of any kind. So, rather then accept the results, these republicans are willing to defraud the American people of their votes made on November 4, 2020 to keep Trump in power and secure their own election hopes for 2024. What a wonderful thing a group of thoughtful senators and congressmen and women are doing to work for the people they represent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-50078357683500213162020-12-29T15:10:19.608-05:002020-12-29T15:10:19.608-05:00Glad you are only dreaming those bad thoughts. Th...Glad you are only dreaming those bad thoughts. There will be a silver lining when Biden and Harris take the realm. Thank God for that and it will not be a dream!!Carol Schmidtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-79872596552186288272020-12-26T16:28:15.397-05:002020-12-26T16:28:15.397-05:00What wonderful trip down memory lane for me as you...What wonderful trip down memory lane for me as you wrote about our love of restaurants all over the world. Really special. That is why it is so important for us to try to do our best safely to keep our restaurants going as much as we are able to during this very sad time for all.<br /><br />Carol Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-89387310216533788672020-08-02T13:43:18.586-04:002020-08-02T13:43:18.586-04:00This was beautifully, stirringly written. Relation...This was beautifully, stirringly written. Relationships and creation are truly at the center of a life well-lived. My favorite line must be "And since the whole idea of Life, apparently, is to keep on breathing and creating- something... anything- we need to recreate our lives without the someone who has left us, but with the memory of their wonder embedded within our subconscious." Absorbing that wisdom will take a few reads, to be sure.<br /><br />I wish I had better known Terry, but I am grateful for the fruits of her life that have touched mine- in her living memory and the family she helped create. These gifts and the small smiles and embedded memories you mention are the subtle reminders of life's meaning and capacity for joy.<br /><br />Endings seem a foreign thing to me at my stage of life, but it is never too early to consider what they mean for living, and for beginnings (great-grandchild number 4!). Thank you for sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979717425888892204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-48787459788218884792020-07-06T16:44:30.628-04:002020-07-06T16:44:30.628-04:00This is truly a scary thought you post, but it is ...This is truly a scary thought you post, but it is not far from what our reality is at this time. We can only hope that some influential supporters see the damage he is doing and stand up to him. So far, that has not happened and I am not sure that it will. Our country is dying right before our eyes and there is no one to stop it from continuing.Schmidtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188741194453362165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-15911987761154713322020-04-10T10:14:23.845-04:002020-04-10T10:14:23.845-04:00Very well said Richard. Thank you for expressing w...Very well said Richard. Thank you for expressing what a lot of us think as well. Enjoy this beautiful day!Catherine LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340116035627602216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-16932245236673648062020-04-10T10:14:09.335-04:002020-04-10T10:14:09.335-04:00Very well said Richard. Thank you for expressing w...Very well said Richard. Thank you for expressing what a lot of us think as well. Enjoy this beautiful day!Catherine LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340116035627602216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-14173354162359814952019-10-24T15:18:49.487-04:002019-10-24T15:18:49.487-04:00Another great piece. Thanks for the insight.Another great piece. Thanks for the insight.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056557348199119517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-51520399507789570262019-09-13T10:33:58.818-04:002019-09-13T10:33:58.818-04:00Totally mind provoking.
Totally mind provoking.<br />Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056557348199119517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-81641742556636815022019-04-26T16:28:47.050-04:002019-04-26T16:28:47.050-04:00Richard, thanks for an awesome summary of the mess...Richard, thanks for an awesome summary of the mess that is Trump and his administration. I agree with you, totally.<br /><br />WesWeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056557348199119517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405794240318221489.post-82898547756435755442019-03-06T09:06:51.415-05:002019-03-06T09:06:51.415-05:00Well thought out and written. I completely agree w...Well thought out and written. I completely agree with you.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056557348199119517noreply@blogger.com