tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post3368821285481387570..comments2024-03-17T05:26:49.590-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Cemeteries and Guru AntsMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-20453001185756440042017-08-23T11:26:07.730-04:002017-08-23T11:26:07.730-04:00Thanks! He's adorable.Thanks! He's adorable.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-64856917453419804402017-08-23T11:13:36.406-04:002017-08-23T11:13:36.406-04:00Hello again, you asked about the little dog. It is...Hello again, you asked about the little dog. It is a crochet dog and I got the pattern on the internet, I think you should still be able to find it. The best bit is adding the 'fur' that's what makes him look so life like.crafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-54104708023911269022017-08-23T10:02:31.106-04:002017-08-23T10:02:31.106-04:00The quote is such simple advice but so hard to do....The quote is such simple advice but so hard to do.<br /><br />Love your crazy quilts in your side panel on your blog!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-56475474473993285452017-08-23T09:39:35.522-04:002017-08-23T09:39:35.522-04:00The last quote is so perfect for this world at the...The last quote is so perfect for this world at the moment. We all try to fit too much into the day.<br />I can't imagine what it's like to lose the one you love, we have been together since 1961 and as the time comes nearer we both dread it.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-86219142286433633542017-08-06T18:22:08.390-04:002017-08-06T18:22:08.390-04:00Thank you both for stopping by.Thank you both for stopping by.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-87518039188312662292017-08-06T17:40:24.998-04:002017-08-06T17:40:24.998-04:00Sound like a wonderful day of fine memories was br...Sound like a wonderful day of fine memories was brought...Coffee is onpeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-71595781325877759162017-07-24T12:19:23.475-04:002017-07-24T12:19:23.475-04:00A beautiful, calming post. Thank you.A beautiful, calming post. Thank you.donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5200702208031155592017-07-24T08:14:04.713-04:002017-07-24T08:14:04.713-04:00I don't have to go to the cemetery to have lot...I don't have to go to the cemetery to have lots of memories and thoughts of my husband. Not a day goes by that I don't have them. But not in a bad or sad way.<br /><br />I hope the class goes well. I know I'll have fun because one of the Gathering Girls is taking the class as well. But as for managing my expectations, I'm not as excited as I was a first. If it just gets me startedMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-6276616241171636272017-07-23T22:03:09.617-04:002017-07-23T22:03:09.617-04:00Can imagine visits to your husband's grave alw...Can imagine visits to your husband's grave always brings many thoughts and memories to mind. Glad you could nourish your mind, body, spirit that afternoon with your activities. Ants, bees, some of our small insects can be fascinating to watch as you so aptly described. You seem to be making the most of this summer as you're adapting to making new plans when those you had in mind were joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21309486236533249752017-07-23T12:33:29.630-04:002017-07-23T12:33:29.630-04:00We have a lot of big black ants up here and they n...We have a lot of big black ants up here and they never bothered me. You have oak trees, you get them. But fire ants! I've never even seen them and I don't want to. They'd probably be like bee stings and kill me.<br /><br />Your analogy, works for me. LOL Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-63892155853347770032017-07-23T12:17:46.131-04:002017-07-23T12:17:46.131-04:00I haven't seen one of those big, black ants in...I haven't seen one of those big, black ants in many moons. Maybe our fire ants have eaten them all up, or maybe they just don't like our soils down here. In any event, I laughed at your ant-ics. We used to put down this or that in front of them, too, just to see how they'd respond. And even though I hate doing it accidentally, every now and then I'll stir a fire ants' nest, shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-88650029591201114682017-07-22T22:16:42.014-04:002017-07-22T22:16:42.014-04:00I watched three this afternoon. I wanted to make s...I watched three this afternoon. I wanted to make sure I remembered how to prepare a canvas with Gesso and ground color, then got side tracked. I'm decided to work on to subject I want at home and do the required landscape in class. It's getting REAL! Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-73636765342194465722017-07-22T21:56:21.455-04:002017-07-22T21:56:21.455-04:00I don't get laughs out of the trepidation you&...I don't get laughs out of the trepidation you're feeling, because I feel it myself. A lot. Did I mention watching YouTube painting demos? Big fun and I learned a lot. LS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12225215169619235692017-07-20T16:58:34.591-04:002017-07-20T16:58:34.591-04:00I still don't like exercise but the benefits d...I still don't like exercise but the benefits do make it tolerable. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-69405101162131550842017-07-20T16:56:32.596-04:002017-07-20T16:56:32.596-04:00I may have to go back and give the ants that "...I may have to go back and give the ants that "keg." I almost felt guilty giving them all that food and nothing to drink.<br /><br />I love that quote, too, and I looked at a lot of them to go with this post.<br /><br /><br />Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-56033395009878259332017-07-20T16:15:45.557-04:002017-07-20T16:15:45.557-04:00OOH and I wanted to say that it was so nice to hea...OOH and I wanted to say that it was so nice to hear that all that exercising/strength training is paying off so well. Makes it all the more tolerable - in my mind anyway, doesn't it? Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-35791363953454604452017-07-20T16:12:32.430-04:002017-07-20T16:12:32.430-04:00What an absolutely beautiful day Jean. I know it w...What an absolutely beautiful day Jean. I know it wasn't perfect because you were at a cemetery, but boy you made the best of that whole day. You made me laugh at out loud at my desk when I read "Keg's here" I could visualize that. :-) And finally that is the most perfect quote. I love to be still and don't make enough time for it. Thank you for reminding me.Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-86220084735482239652017-07-20T12:17:09.668-04:002017-07-20T12:17:09.668-04:00You don't know this but I am much better in wr...You don't know this but I am much better in writing than I am in person. It really bothers me that I can no longer be as quick-witted and wise when I'm talking face to face like I could be when I was younger. The thoughts are still there but don't make it to my lips as often. And that explains my obsession with blogging twice a week. <br /><br />Being the expert painter that you are Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42003881675120938042017-07-20T11:37:27.817-04:002017-07-20T11:37:27.817-04:00I experience such pleasure when I see your newest ...I experience such pleasure when I see your newest post in my mailbox. Each feels like a visit with a really interesting old friend. They are full of wisdom, entertainment, and laughter. What a find you are!LS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-65794411082176488182017-07-20T08:47:45.529-04:002017-07-20T08:47:45.529-04:00Love that adage and it was true with Don. We need ...Love that adage and it was true with Don. We need more juvenile judges like the one he had that summer. The others never got caught and he didn't them out if I'm remembering the story correctly.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-15830159775957668352017-07-20T08:39:29.605-04:002017-07-20T08:39:29.605-04:00I am at a place of acceptance. I have talked to wi...I am at a place of acceptance. I have talked to widows who are 15-20 years out and they say the a hole will always be there. For me, separating the emotions of grief from the emotions of loneliness makes a difference. The former requires acceptance and the latter can be changed if we work at it.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-32168808901684306282017-07-20T02:31:47.731-04:002017-07-20T02:31:47.731-04:00PS: Your reference to Don's teenage misdemeano...PS: Your reference to Don's teenage misdemeanour made me think along the lines of the Victorian's adage: 'Reformed rakes make the best husbands' for your husband comes across as a very good man. ~ LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-89274006844311857602017-07-20T02:26:59.953-04:002017-07-20T02:26:59.953-04:00What an inspiring post! I wish I was at that stage...What an inspiring post! I wish I was at that stage of acceptance, as you are. Many times, I still inwardly rage at God for leaving me bereft, at this stage in my life, when I crave companionship. The hot tears of sorrow still flood some nights - i'm glad of that as it relieves the inner pressure. I keep myself busy (although you're more industrious) to keep painful thoughts at bay. ~ LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42832953256774622032017-07-19T21:32:16.605-04:002017-07-19T21:32:16.605-04:00He'd probably say, "What took you so long...He'd probably say, "What took you so long to get here?!" Many Memorial Day weekends we'd go from cemetery to cemetery to tend graves, even if it was raining. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-71749036111999798252017-07-19T20:30:24.511-04:002017-07-19T20:30:24.511-04:00It is quite comforting tending to a loved ones gra...It is quite comforting tending to a loved ones grave like this, a great time to remember, reflect, and feel like you are doing something special for that person, yes Don would be pleased.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.com