tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post2714852311314016042..comments2024-03-28T08:55:00.522-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Wakeup ‘Calls’ and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood Misadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-3060977755180133182018-08-01T13:03:28.268-04:002018-08-01T13:03:28.268-04:00I never did get to see it, but I'm looking for...I never did get to see it, but I'm looking forward to next year when Tom Hanks will play in a full movie version of his life. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-87685301983224929752018-08-01T12:38:24.450-04:002018-08-01T12:38:24.450-04:00I'm so woefully far behind in reading your blo...I'm so woefully far behind in reading your blog and I'm sorry! I feel like I've been in a cave but I've emerged! YAY! Anyway, I DID see Won't You Be My Neighbor and I LOVED it. But I'm a huge Fred Rogers fan. He likely saved my sanity when I was home 24/7 with a toddler and an infant (and even beyond those years into the preschool era). I'd turn it on every day donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-38952267966287195102018-07-23T07:15:44.994-04:002018-07-23T07:15:44.994-04:00In addition to this documentary there will be anot...In addition to this documentary there will be another full feature film in the theaters next year about Mr. Rogers with Tom Hawks playing him.<br /><br />"Seriously broken" is a good description! Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-22414257743645425982018-07-22T21:22:24.145-04:002018-07-22T21:22:24.145-04:00Thanks for the tip on the Fred Rogers film. I imme...Thanks for the tip on the Fred Rogers film. I immediately checked my public library to learn that they have it on order and that there are 22 people on the waiting list to borrow it. I guess it will be a while before I see it.<br /><br />I believe that there is something seriously broken in Mr. Trump's psyche and that unfortunately no amount of watching Mr. Rogers would endow him with empathyJean P.http://stepintofuture.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-17375764107552964172018-07-21T07:13:59.823-04:002018-07-21T07:13:59.823-04:00Agree also 100%. Trump is crude, has absolutely no...Agree also 100%. Trump is crude, has absolutely no class or dignity. He's nothing more than a mafia thug and a schoolyard bully. And his base are no different, if not in his crude obnoxious ways, but in their similar views and prejudices and ignorance.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987527540895782339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41831271749569570852018-07-20T22:09:28.873-04:002018-07-20T22:09:28.873-04:00Very well said and I totally agree. I was one of t...Very well said and I totally agree. I was one of those people who probably didn't fully appreciate Mr. Rogers back in his day but then I didn't have kids so I didn't have reason to seek out good programing for kids on a regular basis. I've appreciated my much more in recent decades.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21677066067033425262018-07-20T21:12:20.090-04:002018-07-20T21:12:20.090-04:00I meant to add a comment about Mr. Rogers as I rec...I meant to add a comment about Mr. Rogers as I recall some people used to make fun of him, his sentimentality, the slow program pace, even calling the content corny — unlike the fast-paced by comparison of Sesame Street which was developing during those years. I think now many of those unappreciative people view him in a much more positive light as he deserves to be thought of. I think the Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51575123517046830472018-07-20T21:10:22.490-04:002018-07-20T21:10:22.490-04:00Raccoons sure don't seem to be afraid of human...Raccoons sure don't seem to be afraid of humans or dogs and cats. My neighbor says they have a very large one that lives in a tree behind her house. I'm shocked I've never seen one around here before.<br /><br />That's sad about your 'later boomer' friend. I hope they didn't bury the only copy of his book with him. Books are meant to be read and family stories Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-27792901063344176842018-07-20T20:45:21.126-04:002018-07-20T20:45:21.126-04:00I can definitely identify with how you would have ...I can definitely identify with how you would have felt being awakened in the manner you were. That’s what I noticed after my husband’s death, my increased sensitivity to sounds, etc. Even now I make certain to have some device in hand for emergency contacts whenever unexpected situations arise — such as someone at the door (have security screens now, too). Actually, I gradually had developed Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-27338935247136482472018-07-19T18:13:44.395-04:002018-07-19T18:13:44.395-04:00Lizzie and Levi would make a good pair. Levi would...Lizzie and Levi would make a good pair. Levi would lick a robber and lead him to the family jewels. He'd also sell his soul for a piece of Milkbone trail mix.<br /><br />I've been extra careful since I the raccoon episode to always keep my garage door closed. I wasn't before. <br /><br />I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that about the Rogers' documentary!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-39455811936150792182018-07-19T17:12:23.065-04:002018-07-19T17:12:23.065-04:00I have seen the movie (as I think you saw on my bl...I have seen the movie (as I think you saw on my blog) and all through it I was thinking "Trump needs to see this" but he'd probably mock him like he does everyone. It's a remarkable movie and it should be required viewing for everyone. <br /><br />Ah, the old raccoon thing. I think we had a similar issue with Lizzie. She was defending her territory (the window) with growls and Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-28105326881723062902018-07-19T12:19:18.450-04:002018-07-19T12:19:18.450-04:00It is sad! In my opinion, it's been there all ...It is sad! In my opinion, it's been there all along but first Obama's election scared the racists, then Trump's election gave them permission to show it openingly. The next few years are extremely important. The fight for the heart and soul of America is at stake. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-34672023326981725842018-07-19T11:36:36.432-04:002018-07-19T11:36:36.432-04:00I'm visiting family right now in Tenn. In thei...I'm visiting family right now in Tenn. In their paper this morning was an article about the vehicle tags with the confederate flag on them that had a huge increase in sales. Plus when they started to speak of taking down confederate statues, many pickup trucks were seen with very large confederate flags in the back all over this area. So very sad and disturbing to me that people in the SouthMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987527540895782339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-3458593059209180142018-07-18T21:43:07.695-04:002018-07-18T21:43:07.695-04:00It creeps me out too when I see huge American flag...It creeps me out too when I see huge American flags in the back of pick up trucks. I think they are more likely Alt-right and it's an aggressive act, chip on shoulder sort of thing.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12952862010229155922018-07-18T19:23:05.739-04:002018-07-18T19:23:05.739-04:00Dissing Mr. Rogers is un-American! And I'm s...Dissing Mr. Rogers is un-American! And I'm starting to feel that seeing our flag fly on pick-up trucks means there's a white supremacist driving. What an odd time we're living through.LS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-75524065304956979382018-07-18T18:43:19.179-04:002018-07-18T18:43:19.179-04:00I agree with you but unfortunately there are still...I agree with you but unfortunately there are still some people who believe he does no wrong. They are nuts. See ya Jean.<br /><br />Cruisin PaulCruisin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137904435537645207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-55316746573319859752018-07-18T18:21:56.873-04:002018-07-18T18:21:56.873-04:00I wish they weren't so brave, peaking in windo...I wish they weren't so brave, peaking in windows! That's not a good situation. The last thing I do at bedtime is take Levi out that front door for a quick pee. I never used to turn on the light but I'm doing it now since the raccoon visit, hoping the light will chase her away. I got the stupid possum at the back door...only saw him once but that was enough to stop me from taking Levi Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-59810667805344624142018-07-18T17:06:01.095-04:002018-07-18T17:06:01.095-04:00My son has fruit trees in his back yard. For years...My son has fruit trees in his back yard. For years raccoons have lived back there. They seem to love the cherry trees the most. This has gone on for years, but lately they’ve been getting braver. The stand on their back legs and look in the patio door. He has cats inside. A raccoon tore the whole rear end to pieces on our cat one time costing us hundreds of dollars in vet bills. They are Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-10167285162355692502018-07-18T14:29:07.274-04:002018-07-18T14:29:07.274-04:00It's hard not to see the contrasts between som...It's hard not to see the contrasts between someone like Mr. Rogers and Mr. Trump and not what kind of people admire which one. But I think some people are so afraid of looking weak or showing their feelings that it turns them into the bullies of the world. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-14850475411103983252018-07-18T14:24:32.003-04:002018-07-18T14:24:32.003-04:00The rabies thing is the scary part when you have a...The rabies thing is the scary part when you have a dog in the house. She was so unafraid that it scared me. LOL But I am very safe if a cat or raccoon ever gets inside the house. Levi would fight it to the dead, I think.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-91282408824887978812018-07-18T13:58:08.653-04:002018-07-18T13:58:08.653-04:00Many, many people mistake kindness and sensitivity...Many, many people mistake kindness and sensitivity for weakness. Strength alone does not mean Strength Of Character. Sadly, those same people often lack the concern to ever learn of the distinctions.<br /><br />Mr. Rogers was so very Simply Kind. His lessons were basic and true. Anyone can understand them.<br /><br />Well, almost anyone. (And now we're back to my first paragraph.)Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-36312220187475636552018-07-18T13:46:20.552-04:002018-07-18T13:46:20.552-04:00I can just see Levi protecting his territory.
H o...I can just see Levi protecting his territory. <br />H once found a dead raccoon in our backyard at our last house. He called animal control, but they told him that they could only pick up dead animals if they were in the street. He scooped it up with a shovel and put it in a plastic bag. I think we then took it to the dump. They are the cutest animals, but they do carry rabies. BBhttp://whatshesthinking1.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-58859624452317077322018-07-18T12:59:42.150-04:002018-07-18T12:59:42.150-04:00In one of the reviews I read they talked about how...In one of the reviews I read they talked about how everyone in the theater was sniffling when the credits rolled at the end. He was a wonderful human being an humanitarian. <br /><br />Levi's got a face that looks a little bit like a raccoon. I think that baby thought he was one of his own kind. I hate to see wooded acres get sold for building sites. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-31855748302949656462018-07-18T12:48:50.967-04:002018-07-18T12:48:50.967-04:00Levi will keep you safe but I kind of feel sorry f...Levi will keep you safe but I kind of feel sorry for the raccoons being driven out of their homes. <br />I almost don't want to see that documentary. It will make me desperately miss and long for Mr. Rogers. How stressless life could be if we just learned to be just a little bit like him. What a marvelous human he was. <br /> Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-25135075783491926242018-07-18T12:38:59.002-04:002018-07-18T12:38:59.002-04:00Russia or GITMO.
Tom Hanks will be great in the m...Russia or GITMO.<br /><br />Tom Hanks will be great in the movie version, won't he.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com