tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post4283073592958206310..comments2023-04-26T03:57:43.775+01:00Comments on The Magpie Files: A Truth Quietly Toldalice chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-42300542881601617002009-04-23T01:46:00.000+01:002009-04-23T01:46:00.000+01:00Such a thing.(this post)
Such a sentiment. (his an...Such a thing.(this post)<br />Such a sentiment. (his and yours)<br />So like me...(to have forgotten, for the moment, his loss and then feeling such remorse).<br /><br />How you touch me.blackbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474831322702380602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-64235700735147933942009-04-22T21:54:00.000+01:002009-04-22T21:54:00.000+01:00All too easy to forget!All too easy to forget!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-72676439058455917512009-04-22T17:36:00.000+01:002009-04-22T17:36:00.000+01:00PS I've just remembered hearing an interview with ...PS I've just remembered hearing an interview with the Author Kurt Vonnegut. He said that if they were (For example) sitting by a lake in the sun with the family and relaxing and enjoying themselves, his father used to say 'If this isn't nice I don't know what is'. His father said it was important to remind one another to appreciate that they were having a good time, while it was happening.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-19068704503240736302009-04-22T17:31:00.000+01:002009-04-22T17:31:00.000+01:00Having experienced my fathers death at 65 I can ag...Having experienced my fathers death at 65 I can agree wholeheartedly. I have just got in from a walk in the woods where I met a lovely woman who was on her own with a similar story.<br />Its a good lesson. But not one you want to dwell on too much.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-16825975862166570982009-04-22T17:02:00.000+01:002009-04-22T17:02:00.000+01:00I ought to say something meaningful and appreciati...I ought to say something meaningful and appreciative, but I am too busy laughing at Suse and 'old stick'The Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-57569204535636507802009-04-22T14:46:00.000+01:002009-04-22T14:46:00.000+01:00Indeed. It is good to be reminded isn't it?
ps. I...Indeed. It is good to be reminded isn't it?<br /><br />ps. I believe 'whiver' is the shivery little whimpering noise one involuntarily emits upon one's spouse's discovery that she is being referred to as 'an old stick'.Susehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837796439737091649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-90820692962398535862009-04-22T10:51:00.000+01:002009-04-22T10:51:00.000+01:00How lovely it is to have two precious posts from A...How lovely it is to have two precious posts from Alice to enjoy with my morning coffee. The last one made me smile from ear to ear and this one leaves me thoughtful and appreciative. You are beautifully expressed as always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895985573831346825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-44278812975742808932009-04-22T10:18:00.000+01:002009-04-22T10:18:00.000+01:00oh! that made me go all goosebumpy. he will be on ...oh! that made me go all goosebumpy. he will be on my mind all day now.....bigbucketgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413907935320056693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-15953925844043518742009-04-22T09:21:00.000+01:002009-04-22T09:21:00.000+01:00One old stick that is not too bad deserves another...One old stick that is not too bad deserves another. Lucky you have MrM to remind you of that...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-23027705302434542002009-04-22T08:18:00.000+01:002009-04-22T08:18:00.000+01:00MrsM is not such a bad old stick really I have to ...MrsM is not such a bad old stick really I have to confess.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Verification word: whiver - presumable short for whateverMrMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-18981364340867871032009-04-22T07:29:00.000+01:002009-04-22T07:29:00.000+01:00Good to be reminded of that every now and again. W...Good to be reminded of that every now and again. Wise man.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723377593068712400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-55539259675230215872009-04-22T07:21:00.000+01:002009-04-22T07:21:00.000+01:00'A multitude of small things constitutes happiness...<I>'A multitude of small things constitutes happiness.' Baudelaire.</I>small moments all add up.trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623440501234583451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-35833209602831953382009-04-22T05:40:00.000+01:002009-04-22T05:40:00.000+01:00So so true, but easily forgotten in the business o...So so true, but easily forgotten in the business of lifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-69698176364213673132009-04-22T02:55:00.000+01:002009-04-22T02:55:00.000+01:00i love that.i love that.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468422056345875269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-11987044521463177412009-04-22T02:11:00.000+01:002009-04-22T02:11:00.000+01:00Today has been a very long day, and I'm feeling we...Today has been a very long day, and I'm feeling weepy. Also sitting at the computer eating cold pizza--just so you know what state I'm in. :) But this little story was very touching--it's encouraged me to try and get over my blues before the husband arrives home tonight!<br /><br />I enjoy reading your blog every day and today I thought I'd say Hellojuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069693877974549982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-16407635555703384282009-04-22T00:04:00.000+01:002009-04-22T00:04:00.000+01:00He is right about that. Every moment counts!He is right about that. Every moment counts!Spruce Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200376095414151703noreply@blogger.com