tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1915016923779845468..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Lifetime (#AtoZChallenge)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22833498328429072352017-04-17T09:01:42.847-07:002017-04-17T09:01:42.847-07:00Life is too short even if one lives to be a hundre...Life is too short even if one lives to be a hundred because we always would like to learn or do more. I always hope to get more things done and experience life more whether that is travel or learning something new. One can plan as best as we can but life always upsets the apple cart so we have to learn that these things happen. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39555247298278026632017-04-16T21:58:18.860-07:002017-04-16T21:58:18.860-07:00Emily, I think we can kind of withdraw from the ma...Emily, I think we can kind of withdraw from the mainstream in most countries, but I did get what you are talking about when I visited Ecuador. No matter where we are, life is what we make it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33956764352310336612017-04-16T20:58:06.995-07:002017-04-16T20:58:06.995-07:00I don't think my life has gone by plan, or if ...I don't think my life has gone by plan, or if it has it has been derailed. It goes forward. I enjoyed the opener!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10903582237242773582017-04-15T13:18:31.663-07:002017-04-15T13:18:31.663-07:00I was really hit hard this year by the realization...I was really hit hard this year by the realization that I've not only outlived my uncle (who died on St. Patrick's Day 1988), but that I've outlived him by four years so far. I knew he'd died at 33, but for some reason hadn't stopped to think about the fact of me getting older than he'd been. I do feel like I haven't accomplished as much in my 37 years as many other people, but we don't all share the same life path. Not everyone is meant to find a career and spouse early on, though I do feel like modern Western society makes that much harder than it was in previous generations (for reasons too off-topic to get into here!).<br /><br />The traditional Jewish birthday wish (also sometimes offered by weddings and anniversaries) is "till 120," referring to Moses's lifespan. Most people never make it that long, but it's a nice thing to aspire to.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39230234211942672342017-04-15T06:27:19.196-07:002017-04-15T06:27:19.196-07:00I think the worst part of living to age 97 for my ...I think the worst part of living to age 97 for my mom was experiencing the loss of her friends, one by one, and her only son as well. It's no wonder so many of our elders are sad and depressed. Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64966040420303960942017-04-14T21:31:04.109-07:002017-04-14T21:31:04.109-07:00Unknown Journey, urgency without plans is kind of ...Unknown Journey, urgency without plans is kind of the way most of us go along, but planning often doesn't turn out as hoped and sometimes the urgency seems mostly in vain.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72495003265175234772017-04-14T20:21:24.048-07:002017-04-14T20:21:24.048-07:00So far, I am on the one day at a time as they come...So far, I am on the one day at a time as they come approach. In this world we will live om as long as someone remembers us....and possibly longer if they impart what we did to others. But I have a sure hope that death is just a transition to another more glorious life!<br />Perspectives at <a href="http://lifefaithincaneyhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life & Faith in Caneyhead</a>Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58998232548183526672017-04-14T16:35:38.738-07:002017-04-14T16:35:38.738-07:00"Life is what happens while you're busy m..."Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans' ~ John Lennon<br />Look what happened to him and look at the impact of his life on others. Makes you think doesn't it? <br />No matter how we try to control things, life does take you buy surprise. <br />I know just two years ago I just wanted to live long enough to write my story. It's all done ~ approx. 65,000 words worth. :)<br />https://meinthemiddlewrites.com/2017/04/14/me-in-the-middle-of-atozchallenge-letter-l-2/MLQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763833172922579693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9394168237167525242017-04-14T16:11:01.382-07:002017-04-14T16:11:01.382-07:00Hmm... this post reminds me of one I missed on Els...Hmm... this post reminds me of one I missed on Elsie's "What would you change" question today... let me know how precious time was back when I had an unlimited supply.<br /><br /><br />BTW, tommorow I'll post my annual "A-Z mashup part one", if anyone cares.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6656247725750797042017-04-14T14:41:43.505-07:002017-04-14T14:41:43.505-07:00I regret not traveling more when I was younger but...I regret not traveling more when I was younger but I always had a different set of priorities then. And now I have no money at all so I can't travel.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52685315759752585332017-04-14T13:57:34.956-07:002017-04-14T13:57:34.956-07:00Very thoughtful post. One wonders how, why, some o...Very thoughtful post. One wonders how, why, some of us are get so much done in a short time like Mozart and others live so much longer and accomplish less? Is that the way to think of it? Maybe it's not what we accomplish but how happy we are with our lives and the way we have made others feel? If we measure our lifetime by external success ($, fame, career) then perhaps many of us will fall short of the mark. If we measure our lifetime in our soul accomplishments - like quitting drinking, overcoming anger, being a good parent despite challenges, etc., we may realize we are more than enough. <a href="http://www.mauijungalow.com/" rel="nofollow">Maui Jungalow</a>Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292408696265388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69650939585093696462017-04-14T13:36:59.700-07:002017-04-14T13:36:59.700-07:00The neighbor's school age children were playin...The neighbor's school age children were playing outside this morning. When I glanced out I commented to my husband that I didn't understand where the time went - those should be my children. At least it feels like it was was them yesterday! In reality they both graduate from high school next month. Life is a mist!Nancyhttp://www.filledtoempty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86771987137099132152017-04-14T13:13:48.024-07:002017-04-14T13:13:48.024-07:00In the last year I have lost two aunts who were in...In the last year I have lost two aunts who were in their mid to late 90s, a long time friend in her 70s and a sister-in-law in her 60s. Death is beginning to feel like too much of a constant companion. I know I'll never finish my family history research or get it all written up, but I will just keep on day by day and hope someone will pick it up after me.<br /><a href="http://findingeliza.com/" rel="nofollow">Finding Eliza</a>Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22169828417424212982017-04-14T12:44:25.477-07:002017-04-14T12:44:25.477-07:00Jacqui, As I get older I figure there's less t...Jacqui, As I get older I figure there's less time left for worry and the worry doesn't make things better anyway so it's not worth it. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22235070504112632772017-04-14T12:39:51.365-07:002017-04-14T12:39:51.365-07:00Isn't it interesting how the older we get, the...Isn't it interesting how the older we get, the quicker time seems to pass us by? I don't know how long I have on this earth, but I hope when I'm gone that I'm remembered with love and a smile.<br />~Katie<br /><a href="http://thecyborgmom.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">TheCyborgMom</a>TheCyborgMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566379902847952987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42687353695386765662017-04-14T12:39:44.921-07:002017-04-14T12:39:44.921-07:00Debbie D, It's a Wonderful Life is a film with...Debbie D, <i>It's a Wonderful Life</i> is a film with a great message worth keeping in mind. Do what you can while you can is a good philosophy to follow. Happy 40th! Great accomplishment!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72709119747640404062017-04-14T12:35:11.808-07:002017-04-14T12:35:11.808-07:00Pat, sad to think that there could be people who t...Pat, sad to think that there could be people who think that the must-see TV for that day is the most important thing.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71363733258731415222017-04-14T12:33:28.924-07:002017-04-14T12:33:28.924-07:00Nick, twenty small things can have far greater imp...Nick, twenty small things can have far greater implications than one big thing even though we might never really see those results.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44644680222143143172017-04-14T12:32:25.663-07:002017-04-14T12:32:25.663-07:00Elsie, we never really know when the last time we ...Elsie, we never really know when the last time we see someone might be.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39823842069647527332017-04-14T12:31:39.792-07:002017-04-14T12:31:39.792-07:00Patsy, I try, but still I think we all let a lot o...Patsy, I try, but still I think we all let a lot of great opportunities slip away.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75982810146067931562017-04-14T12:31:02.935-07:002017-04-14T12:31:02.935-07:00Yvonne, after a while I guess we just need to acce...Yvonne, after a while I guess we just need to accept what is coming and be grateful for all that we get.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10973850019375331642017-04-14T12:24:13.216-07:002017-04-14T12:24:13.216-07:00I use to pray as a young woman to bring me the lif...I use to pray as a young woman to bring me the life my mother has in meaning a man to love me and live life happily ever after. My first marriage was a nightmare & we'll leave that at that, but I thank the Lord he let me meet my for real soulmate and now I'm living life to it's fullest and I am loved. I couldn't be more happier... well I could be if my body would cooperate. I think my body hates me. Oh well... have a great day!<br />XmasDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522593766351118819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2717623795680026572017-04-14T12:11:11.194-07:002017-04-14T12:11:11.194-07:00Thanks for the visit Mr B. I still look at folk an...Thanks for the visit Mr B. I still look at folk and think OOOOoooo they're getting on a bit only to realise I'm the same age . . . DAMN how did that happen I'm sure my mind still thinks I am thirty something which is OK until I try to run or even get out of a comfy seat . . . I am working at leaving my little mark on the world . . . mainly art, I try to avoid smiling at folk they think I'm mad<br /><br /><a href="http://robztobor.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Rob Z Tobor</a>Rob Z Toborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570498194207996145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57490205394459146812017-04-14T11:34:56.557-07:002017-04-14T11:34:56.557-07:00I try to pass on those smiles as often as I can. ...I try to pass on those smiles as often as I can. I've lost a few people close to me much sooner than I expected so I try not to take any lifetime for granted. <br /><br />I'm not sure why my linky thing doesn't work on your blog but it does on others and I just cut and paste the same way. :( <br />Janet Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949606196473376619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67306854063251686272017-04-14T10:43:35.992-07:002017-04-14T10:43:35.992-07:00I plan my days, but not my months. Basically, I ha...I plan my days, but not my months. Basically, I handle life as it comes along. Usually my long-term plans fall through so I guess I have stopped trying. But you're right, the older you get, the more urgent time seems to be. I have so much I still want to get through!Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.com