tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post8797517223646981530..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Something to Look Forward toArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73235773865905804602015-12-01T09:50:01.520-08:002015-12-01T09:50:01.520-08:00The direction this world is heading is unsettling ...The direction this world is heading is unsettling and I worry about what kind of world we will be living in 20 years from now. All I know to do is just to keep praying. I'm interested to see what song you picked this time. And you will most likely find me participating in the big April event :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57759638792618982102015-12-01T07:54:01.857-08:002015-12-01T07:54:01.857-08:00The song "Imagine" came into my head but...The song "Imagine" came into my head but I know I am wrong. Of course I will be to the April challenge and I have to look at the backstage one now. When I was little, we had the cold war, Vietnam was going on and nuclear war was ever present. The world can be a scary place but it is also a place of great things. One can't let this get to you or you will crumbleBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22876209626334612312015-11-30T21:11:27.784-08:002015-11-30T21:11:27.784-08:00Denise, actually I wish I would plan my entire lif...Denise, actually I wish I would plan my entire life far better than I do. I keep a lot in my head as well, but a lot of it gets kind of lost up there.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9855221572314686812015-11-30T21:10:15.922-08:002015-11-30T21:10:15.922-08:00Guilie, thank you for that supportive comment. If...Guilie, thank you for that supportive comment. If I can't encourage others I try to at least keep myself looking up. It's not always easy.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76185535543606413602015-11-30T21:08:54.612-08:002015-11-30T21:08:54.612-08:00JoJo, I stay informed and try not to let the troub...JoJo, I stay informed and try not to let the trouble of this world get me down.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77581515748912031382015-11-30T21:08:06.844-08:002015-11-30T21:08:06.844-08:00Cathy, you hit upon the gist of my thoughts in thi...Cathy, you hit upon the gist of my thoughts in this post. What's coming has been foretold and there is not much to worry about for those who have things right with God.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52855895306398712232015-11-30T21:06:14.634-08:002015-11-30T21:06:14.634-08:00Susan K, I might even get involved in the election...Susan K, I might even get involved in the election depending on who's running.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78084247015035036632015-11-30T21:05:20.308-08:002015-11-30T21:05:20.308-08:00Shelly, sometimes it's illusion. I'm most...Shelly, sometimes it's illusion. I'm mostly busy with my daily life these days.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46455274128117442002015-11-30T21:04:43.420-08:002015-11-30T21:04:43.420-08:00Diedre, I try to be optimistic as much as I can, b...Diedre, I try to be optimistic as much as I can, but there's always something trying to drag me down a bit.<br /><br />No, not "Freebird"--actually pretty far from it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62640188375176312982015-11-30T21:03:35.951-08:002015-11-30T21:03:35.951-08:00Ann, the Backstage Blogathon should be interesting...Ann, the Backstage Blogathon should be interesting. There's always room for educational A to Z posts.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51687528460073506302015-11-30T20:17:52.252-08:002015-11-30T20:17:52.252-08:00Well Arlee, I admire your planning spirit. I keep ...Well Arlee, I admire your planning spirit. I keep a lot of stuff in my head. Just as well my memory is phenomenal or I'd be in strife. I have to combine my IWSG with a guest post this week. So much happening in December, then a bit of a break I hope.<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90816492795302334552015-11-30T17:13:40.482-08:002015-11-30T17:13:40.482-08:00Dang... Is it already time to start thinking about...Dang... Is it already time to start thinking about April? Every year I promise myself I'll plan ahead, start drafting long before, etc., etc., and... it never happens. So maybe this year, with your kind reminder here, I'll manage to get a jump start on it :) <br /><br />The world... Yes, there's ugliness. And hatred, and fear, and way too much violence. There's lack of compassion, and an Us vs. Them mentality (that really, really bothers me). But, like you, I believe there is also goodness and beauty and progress (no, not of the technological kind, though that, too, may be a good thing), and many, many things to be grateful for. It feels like we're at a key moment, when things might go one way or the other, which is why it's so important for positive people to speak out. To try, at least, to spread a contagion of empathy and compassion and—why not?—of humor, too. <br /><br />Kudos to you, Lee, for doing just that :)<br /><br />Looking forward to tomorrow's battle!<br />Guilie @ <a href="http://guilie-castillo-oriard.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Quiet Laughter </a>Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52631070173664082072015-11-30T16:38:14.586-08:002015-11-30T16:38:14.586-08:00I don't like where things are going in the wor...I don't like where things are going in the world. But I also do my best to remain distanced from the news and debates. I get what I want on line. I actually have a lot of things troubling me but nothing I want to put out here in public. It's taken a huge toll on my health though.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28994291527463532932015-11-30T16:21:30.779-08:002015-11-30T16:21:30.779-08:00Lee, our world is always troubled and it's so ...Lee, our world is always troubled and it's so hard to not be sucked into it. The unsettled affair of things around us is prophecy being fulfilled and there's little I can do about that, expect to have my spiritual life in order, which I do, and face each day the best I can. The thing that bothers me at the moment, as you know, is my husband is unemployed and naturally that has me just a bit on edge. I'm trusting God to show us the way, but I want to say, "Show us already!" But, that wouldn't be respectful and give my worries an advantage over me. *sigh* Oh well, God knows my heart. He knows our needs and in His perfect time make things known to us. I hope to participate in future events as time permits. So, I'm unsure about the April challenge, but I sure would like to do it. Anywho, all I can do is take things one day at a time and see where it leads me. Thanks for stopping in. I'll see you tomorrow for BOTB!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15294402010063418002015-11-30T15:19:47.854-08:002015-11-30T15:19:47.854-08:00Unsettled? I am downright scared of the things as...Unsettled? I am downright scared of the things as they are right now. When ISIS is beheading, our president talks about climate change. I will get involved this election, even if is passing out flyers. <br />Sorry, can't think about further 'athons right now. Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42085971725309111382015-11-30T13:57:39.053-08:002015-11-30T13:57:39.053-08:00Well you are a busy guy.Well you are a busy guy.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46462402309205281322015-11-30T10:48:55.247-08:002015-11-30T10:48:55.247-08:00Now I can't wait to hear what you have up your...Now I can't wait to hear what you have up your vinyl sleeve! For some reason Freebird comes to mind... I'll have to peek in on the Backstage Blogathon - sounds interesting. I've been thinking about the A-Z challenge since the last one!<br />I applaud your optimism and hope you're right about things getting better for our country and the world in general. diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76271091436182354132015-11-30T09:43:23.968-08:002015-11-30T09:43:23.968-08:00I'm looking forward to the backstage blogathon...I'm looking forward to the backstage blogathon. It will be interesting.<br /><br />I have been stewing on A to Z. I plan to debut more posts on my science education blog. I created 19 posts and they get twice the visitors as my regular blog. Anyway, I thought I would use the opportunity to putting more science activities online, from A to Z of course. ;-)Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27362485969178920362015-11-30T08:56:37.439-08:002015-11-30T08:56:37.439-08:00Sheena-kay, it would be great to see what you coul...Sheena-kay, it would be great to see what you could add to Battle of the Bands. If you enjoy music I'm sure you'd enjoy this blogging event.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66424639493617100102015-11-30T08:55:32.404-08:002015-11-30T08:55:32.404-08:00Liza, I try to do all my posts at least a week ahe...Liza, I try to do all my posts at least a week ahead, but in a sense I'm still winging them. I plan so I don't have to think about them during my travel breaks.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24096299210929115552015-11-30T08:54:20.147-08:002015-11-30T08:54:20.147-08:00Carrie-Anne, there are a few opinions that I'd...Carrie-Anne, there are a few opinions that I'd like to express that I tend to stay away from so I avoid excessive conflict with others. I've got a lot of posts in draft that I need to use eventually--they keep piling up because I keep thinking of new ideas.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91427551615894946332015-11-30T08:52:16.197-08:002015-11-30T08:52:16.197-08:00Karen, I guess keep on blogging as you have been d...Karen, I guess keep on blogging as you have been doing. At least being there is better than being invisible.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32841065140957840922015-11-30T08:32:05.402-08:002015-11-30T08:32:05.402-08:00We have to believe in a brighter tomorrow and live...We have to believe in a brighter tomorrow and live to love today. That's what I say. Nice to see having some structure here Arlee with your blogging plans. I am definitely doing IWSG of course. Maybe I'll try Battle of the Bands in January. Right now I am happily easing back into the blogging life. Great to be back.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71363512645111205452015-11-30T08:24:37.724-08:002015-11-30T08:24:37.724-08:00You are smart to plan your posts. Except for IWSG,...You are smart to plan your posts. Except for IWSG, I wing it!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60219435570005977732015-11-30T07:38:41.015-08:002015-11-30T07:38:41.015-08:00I definitely feel unsettled by the way the world i...I definitely feel unsettled by the way the world is going in certain aspects. I'd probably attract a bunch of trolls if I ever make a blog post about a certain issue/trend which has been angering me more and more!<br /><br />I'm planning some music-related posts for December, plus some film-related posts. I may also move some posts out of my drafts folder if the calendar allows.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.com