tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post7627389271331418200..comments2024-03-28T08:55:00.522-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Living the Entitled LifeMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-86545682400261171132022-09-27T08:37:25.394-04:002022-09-27T08:37:25.394-04:00I'm not sure this group will be viable, but I&...I'm not sure this group will be viable, but I'm glad one problem resolved itself. The other I'm betting on will too. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-22851075622278365742022-09-26T20:56:22.718-04:002022-09-26T20:56:22.718-04:00Good riddance to DNR, I agree, those who feel Enti...Good riddance to DNR, I agree, those who feel Entitled want restrictions on anyone whose NOT THEM, but a whole different set of Entitlements they feel are their Rights. Native Americans having ANY exclusive Rights is a rarity, even tho' this is their Land and the Resources, all of them, taken without compensation. Even on Reservations, they very often have the Govt. violating past TreatiesBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-10948471406077053952022-09-26T11:18:42.703-04:002022-09-26T11:18:42.703-04:00My next post is about come collateral damage I cau...My next post is about come collateral damage I caused with a careless comment. But at least I didn't mean to do it where as a lot of the Maga Republicans these days seem to delight in making waves with their insults and stupidity. Old Ben was a wise man.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-83062655838952492622022-09-26T10:54:01.647-04:002022-09-26T10:54:01.647-04:00Benjamin Franklin said, “So convenient a thing to ...Benjamin Franklin said, “So convenient a thing to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every thing one has a mind to do.” (In this case he was actually talking about himself, for once.)<br /><br />It's easy for any of us to rationalize our behaviour. The test of our character is how often we do it to benefit ourselves. The further test is knowing that weNancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-69515291172515576012022-09-26T09:37:16.083-04:002022-09-26T09:37:16.083-04:00I've done a pretty good job of not sitting nea...I've done a pretty good job of not sitting near him all this time but when the hostess seats you at the next table and the tables are only a foot apart (deliberately for easy talking) it's kind of hard to say, "No, I won't sit there." That's what happened that day.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-19096420691457496792022-09-26T07:46:16.693-04:002022-09-26T07:46:16.693-04:00What is wrong with people? You said it, we ration...What is wrong with people? You said it, we rationalize our behavior and opinions more often than we should. I'd not tell the Doofus anything ever about anything, nor would I ever sit down near him. He deserves to be ostracized for being an idiot. Ally Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017098395188176477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51680984342466046672022-09-25T08:50:33.814-04:002022-09-25T08:50:33.814-04:00There will be no nose picking here. LoL But thanks...There will be no nose picking here. LoL But thanks for commenting.<br /><br />Even before the writing group I've tried to be neutral as much as I can, saving my hard-line opinions for close friends. It just works better living in a Red State when you're not one of them. Since moving into a condensed living situation like this CCC for the first time in my life I've been extra cautious Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-18548516135404299802022-09-24T20:31:59.032-04:002022-09-24T20:31:59.032-04:00First of all, I love your blog and all the comment...First of all, I love your blog and all the comments.<br />Second: You can pick your friends. And you can pick your nose.<br /> But you can’t pick your friend’s nose!<br />As the facilitator or the writing group, you must remain neutral. But what great blog fodder!<br />ST-in-NM—a recent transplant from a very red stateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41020112821015096512022-09-24T19:59:01.385-04:002022-09-24T19:59:01.385-04:00LoL You had me going there a minute with the racis...LoL You had me going there a minute with the racist thing. Yes, I forgot their word is golden on that score.<br /><br />I thought Mr. DNR wouldn't stay in the group either, because he really isn't into creative writing. He dictated stories about his life into a machine for over a decade and then typed them up. Not that I'm trying to take anything away from that accomplishment, I'mMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-35921868099888595062022-09-24T19:47:55.067-04:002022-09-24T19:47:55.067-04:00You've got the right attitude. Being grateful ...You've got the right attitude. Being grateful is an important key.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-90195482343644140112022-09-24T17:20:34.011-04:002022-09-24T17:20:34.011-04:00My guess is Mr. DNR just wanted to brag about his ...My guess is Mr. DNR just wanted to brag about his book and show off a bit and never really intended to stay in the writing group. After all, he's already a published author so more than likely he thinks he's too good to be in the group and complaining about Chatty was just a convenient excuse. As for being a racist, get real, MAGATS are NOT racists! They say so ALL the time! Whatsa Bobinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-57436993474427236152022-09-24T17:08:08.152-04:002022-09-24T17:08:08.152-04:00I don't live an entitled life, I just live the...I don't live an entitled life, I just live the life I have and try to be grateful that it is a good one because there are so called idiots who believe they are entitledJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-31189533096055228182022-09-24T16:05:10.353-04:002022-09-24T16:05:10.353-04:00My husband and I always cheered for the Native Ame...My husband and I always cheered for the Native Americans fighting to build casinos too. Not that we ever went to them---not once---but like you, we thought the tribes were cheated out of so much in the 1800s. Now they have tribal lawyers who are funded by casinos who do nothing by study old treaties and find ways to try to enforce them. Talk about arrogant, entitled white guys---we sure had themMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-47716755432403773952022-09-24T15:07:35.166-04:002022-09-24T15:07:35.166-04:00Having grown up on land that rightfully is part of...Having grown up on land that rightfully is part of a reservation, this argument between the DNR and the tribe were ongoing. Justice was served in the court cases (I think), the tribe was able to defend their treaties and the DNR might not like it, but tough tookus. When I think about all that was taken from all the tribes in this country in the name of manifest destiny, it's just shameful andHope Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711100897900771363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-69029302959475733842022-09-24T13:58:29.335-04:002022-09-24T13:58:29.335-04:00I like the distinction you make between entitled a...I like the distinction you make between entitled and privileged. I would call me more privileged too. <br /><br />I've never been to a food pantry to know how they run. I donate to a local soup kitchen for street people. Do you have animal panties there? We have one of those around here. I donated a lot of Levi's stuff to one. They give the stuff out free to street people and poor Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-4370600366020056772022-09-24T13:13:29.753-04:002022-09-24T13:13:29.753-04:00I need to get out and about more! How can so many...I need to get out and about more! How can so many characters live in one location?? I love your witty comebacks even if you don't say them outloud (until blog time) I do live a privileged life (not entitled) and am so happy we have always saved while spending. Our food pantry has been hit hard. Starting in October clients may only shop every other week, 35 items or less. Per address. The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-90783345234414540342022-09-24T12:41:46.869-04:002022-09-24T12:41:46.869-04:00What a good point you make. Lots of people don'...What a good point you make. Lots of people don't like sitting near her but I've never heard anyone not express understanding and/or sympathy for her.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41012514070133441292022-09-24T11:32:54.968-04:002022-09-24T11:32:54.968-04:00P.S. can you imagine having such a fragile ego tha...P.S. can you imagine having such a fragile ego that you can't take being interrupted by someone who can't help herself???The Widow Badasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671005744535263644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-77801415434529531052022-09-24T11:19:44.951-04:002022-09-24T11:19:44.951-04:00You said it perfectly Jean: "living an entitl...You said it perfectly Jean: "living an entitled life where the rules of logic and ethics are applied unevenly to serve the selfishness of oneself". I would have been so tempted to bring up the muskets...you have more restraint (and sense) than I do. Brava!<br /><br />DebThe Widow Badasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671005744535263644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-74111309057349976942022-09-24T11:08:48.245-04:002022-09-24T11:08:48.245-04:00I find it hard, too, but we all live so close here...I find it hard, too, but we all live so close here that I think in the long run it's better not to start squaring off at others. With the election coming up soon politics is coming up more and more lately and the Republicans are in the majority here...no big surprise in my county. My hope is that the candidates that Trump endorses loss big time in the mid-terms so that mainstream RepublicansMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-70796938038932395492022-09-24T10:40:00.672-04:002022-09-24T10:40:00.672-04:00It would be difficult for me to bite my tongue whe...It would be difficult for me to bite my tongue when around a person like your Mr. DNR. I am saddened and discouraged by the hate and lies that have been encouraged by the former president. It will be a happy day when I don't have to read about DJT anymore...Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-58549715978169894722022-09-24T09:40:18.497-04:002022-09-24T09:40:18.497-04:00I kind of wish I had said out loud what I was thin...I kind of wish I had said out loud what I was thinking. But we were half away thought dinner and if things got hot there was no escape route the way the tables were lined up along a 15 foot bench seat. I was locked in.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-2763287223878293202022-09-24T09:31:58.672-04:002022-09-24T09:31:58.672-04:00I'm glad my post gave you an outlet for your r...I'm glad my post gave you an outlet for your rant. You said it so well what a lot of us are doing to deal with the increased prices, which by the way can be traced right back to all the problems the mismanaged pandemic caused when Trump was in control. They've come back to bite us in the butt and it didn't have to be this way.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-67000535263179249332022-09-24T09:26:56.766-04:002022-09-24T09:26:56.766-04:00There can be such a huge dichotomy between how man...There can be such a huge dichotomy between how many Trump supporters act in their every day life and their support for a "misogynist, cruel, criminal leader" that I just can't wrap my mind around that. I genuinely like some of the Trump supporters here until they talk politics and people of color. They go to church and do good things then cheer on the very man who wants to destroy Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12458909490174259432022-09-24T09:11:59.827-04:002022-09-24T09:11:59.827-04:00Catty Cathy once showed up at our book club but ne...Catty Cathy once showed up at our book club but never came back. It's my hope she'll do the same with writing group, once she shows up with a song or two to show us. If not, she will challenge us but we'll manage.<br /><br />Not all poor people have made bad decisions earlier in life or misspent what they had. So much of our success is the luck of the draw starting with the parents weMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com