tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post890689346560923468..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: What To Do When You Can't FocusArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48265407431535488852013-06-02T20:59:49.010-07:002013-06-02T20:59:49.010-07:00Lynda -- I like bringing smiles when I'm not s...Lynda -- I like bringing smiles when I'm not stirring controversy, and even then I like to evoke a smile if I can.<br /><br />Pat -- If you can ramble in rhyme it's all the more sublime.<br /><br />Stepen -- I will confess that I mostly use online Bibles and Dictionaries for reference when I'm writing. It's much more convenient.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89672257699980373942013-06-02T18:32:32.669-07:002013-06-02T18:32:32.669-07:00We have a ton of Bibles but I find myself using on...We have a ton of Bibles but I find myself using online Bibles as its so much easier to compare different versions and find meanings to Greek and Hebrew words and passages.<br /><br />God Bless the Internet!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18554415974071702792013-06-02T17:52:14.732-07:002013-06-02T17:52:14.732-07:00Rambling can be fun, never know what can be spun. ...Rambling can be fun, never know what can be spun. Yeah being ahead leaves a ton of time too. Usually 100 ahead at my zoo. Never get behind the 8 ball that way.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9373588914384735022013-06-02T17:38:16.004-07:002013-06-02T17:38:16.004-07:00I currently have the flu, so yep!! i can totally r...I currently have the flu, so yep!! i can totally relate to not being able to focus. Ramble is occasionally good for the soul and your post broughta smile to my face.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20001195829996557032013-06-02T17:13:07.507-07:002013-06-02T17:13:07.507-07:00Yolanda -- The wish for a nice day is a positive m...Yolanda -- The wish for a nice day is a positive message and we all need those. You're right that sometimes passing that positive on to another might come back to us when we need it most.<br /><br />Eve-- You are one of the queens of rambling so this post could have been dedicated to you. :) I love dictionaries and word books and like you have many. I don't use most of them, but someone looking at my bookshelves would immediately suspect that I was an English major in college.<br /><br />Sandy -- That big bridge crossing over to San Pedro is a scary one. I think I heard recently that they were going to tear it down and build and new one to replace it. That bridge is such a landmark that I kind of hate to see it go.<br /><br />Imogen -- The Sydney Harbor Bridge sounds like a long bridge from its name. The vibrations underfoot of a bridge can be disconcerting.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34741740219880961352013-06-02T17:00:32.998-07:002013-06-02T17:00:32.998-07:00I have (counts. Loses count) lots of bibles. But o...I have (counts. Loses count) lots of bibles. But only one, very old, battered dictionary. I keep Google for that sort of thing. My favourite bridge is the Sydney Harbor Bridge. It's the only one of significance I've crossed. Can't forget walking across it in the pouring rain with the thrumming of the cars making it vibrate under my feet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746017057593508370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30111161587009615282013-06-02T16:25:11.767-07:002013-06-02T16:25:11.767-07:00What an enjoyable post!! I can't focus someti...What an enjoyable post!! I can't focus sometimes, and my thoughts seem to go from one thing to another...much like your post! Ha Ha Just kidding, your a great writer! <br /><br />I own three bibles all the NKJ version, the last one I bought is in larger print! So much easier to read as I mature to a riper age!<br /><br />I own two dictionaries and love them both. I have one just to the right of me, they do come in handy don't they? If it is late at night and I don't want to turn on a light, I go look it up in the computer! <br /><br />I haven't crossed any bridges physically as of yet, none in my area. I use to cross one a few years back in San Pedro on my way to work, and was always stressed out about it, so much so that I had a panic attack and the guard had to help me out of my car! <br /><br />I guess that sums up my ramblings for now! Fun to read your many posts. <br /><br />You, "have a nice day" !! Ha Ha I am smiling and laughing at what you said in your post, hope your not growling! SandySanderellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618412429219652004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60249754291497850282013-06-02T10:10:55.767-07:002013-06-02T10:10:55.767-07:00haha! I definitely have more dictionaries than bib...haha! I definitely have more dictionaries than bibles in my house! I love dictionaries. I also have a couple of books of quotes and a thesaurus. Plus a set of those old Strunk and White books on grammar and editing...I love books. I prefer real, actual, physical books you can hold over e books. <br />Favourite bridge? I've never actually thought about a favourite bride, and Vancouver has soooo many of them! I think probably the Lion's Gate Bridge connecting West Vancouver to Vancouver..it's a beautiful looking bridge. <br />As far as rambling goes...I'm all about it! If most of my posts are to be believed, (and I think they are) rambling is my natural way of communicating...even if that communication is at times confusing.<br />As far as 'have a nice day' goes, I think 'nice' is a weak word...I'm totally guilty of telling people to 'have a great day', which I realize is a lot of pressure...and can also be considered a weak expression. <br />Nice post Lee, and have a great day! lol!E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69923581657708834592013-06-02T05:33:40.904-07:002013-06-02T05:33:40.904-07:00Okay, I'm one of those wishing folks a great d...Okay, I'm one of those wishing folks a great day too, I think especially on those days mine have been lousy. Just the hope someone's day is going well -- means hope all the way around.<br />Maybe I'll change it up to have a great tomorrow, after all tomorrow never comes, does it. Still has the hope, but no real set time period. <br />Okay, now I've officially gone off the deep end. I allow you to block me from further comments!<br />Rambling must be contagious!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46922949914080618702013-06-01T21:54:55.562-07:002013-06-01T21:54:55.562-07:00Buck -- Actually don't tell anyone, but I made...Buck -- Actually don't tell anyone, but I made up that Bible story after I almost took the dictionary. There were no five words. And WV is lovely and I think well worth visiting.<br /><br />Susan GK - Sometimes I do that cleaning thing, but I probably need to do more of it.<br /><br />Susanne -- I think that probably corresponds to what we have in our house.<br /><br />Amanda -- Glad I was able to distract you for a few moments of your time.<br /><br />MJ-- Happy you stopped by. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74513981222784533522013-06-01T20:26:32.501-07:002013-06-01T20:26:32.501-07:00LOL - I so needed this today! Thank you, Lee :)LOL - I so needed this today! Thank you, Lee :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65555258979135269392013-06-01T20:22:16.884-07:002013-06-01T20:22:16.884-07:00Haha! Awesome post - I'm always rewarded with ...Haha! Awesome post - I'm always rewarded with entertainment when I come here. Off the top of my head, I think I've got 7 Bibles (kid's illustrated and pocket-sized included) and I believe I have three or four dictionaries. <br /><br />This post wonderful distraction for me while I couldn't focus on my writing, too :) Amanda Fangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11029312338811781606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3479870525493951762013-06-01T15:30:16.943-07:002013-06-01T15:30:16.943-07:00Arlee, I think a LOT of people would notice if you...Arlee, I think a LOT of people would notice if you were gone. <br /><br />Off the top of my head, we have 7 bibles and 6 dictionaries in our house.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88508321901967099022013-06-01T12:42:47.512-07:002013-06-01T12:42:47.512-07:00I tend to start cleaning up around my desk, making...I tend to start cleaning up around my desk, making everything neat and dust free.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59734058729357127902013-06-01T09:55:41.029-07:002013-06-01T09:55:41.029-07:00My mind wanders all the time. Amazing how you so ...My mind wanders all the time. Amazing how you so expertly put it down without being a mangled mess. Care to share those five words? Is West Virginia worth visiting? Interesting thought about having an endless stream of posts far beyond when you are gone. I think we would catch on right away unless you trained a virtual commenter to write in your voice. Easier said than done I believe. Congrats on being featured, too. I have issues with Friday posts. Sometimes I write have a nice weekend, but with if they read it on Monday? Have a nice weekend, if you read this comment on the weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84064161519450928532013-05-31T18:16:22.865-07:002013-05-31T18:16:22.865-07:00Yeamie -- Be sure to check my post next Wednesday....Yeamie -- Be sure to check my post next Wednesday. I'll be kind of talking about that very topic.<br /><br />Yvonne-- Good memories are nice to focus on.<br /><br />Jo -- Don't stop saying "Have a great day", it's actually a nice gesture.<br /><br />Alex -- You've even fooled yourself into believing you have no clones. Your clones have taken over.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18195551099555381102013-05-31T17:09:09.392-07:002013-05-31T17:09:09.392-07:00We didn't believe you anyway Alex.
JO ON FOOD...We didn't believe you anyway Alex.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a>Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62897023607726853712013-05-31T16:13:22.161-07:002013-05-31T16:13:22.161-07:00Hey! I debunked the clone rumor in my guest post t...Hey! I debunked the clone rumor in my guest post today.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10808535612295512692013-05-31T16:05:12.769-07:002013-05-31T16:05:12.769-07:00Funny thing to do Lee. I know just what you mean a...Funny thing to do Lee. I know just what you mean about a rambling blog, I do that occasionally. I always tell people to have a great day, maybe I'd better stop doing so.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a>Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8771024572356128162013-05-31T14:42:00.894-07:002013-05-31T14:42:00.894-07:00What do I do if I can't stay focused?
I sit an...What do I do if I can't stay focused?<br />I sit and listen to Daniel and think about a special day In LA last year,<br /><br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66588668640588060952013-05-31T11:50:54.058-07:002013-05-31T11:50:54.058-07:00I love the idea of just rambling when you don'...I love the idea of just rambling when you don't feel like you can focus. One thing that crossed my mind though was that maybe you could write up a guide post, maybe as part of your advice series for what you do when you feel like you've lost motivation for blogging and even to an extent commenting and how you manage to carry on? I'd love to see that Lee because you're always so consistently impressive. Also congratulations on the recognition too Lee, that's an awesome achievement.Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41870674288540272902013-05-31T10:41:25.786-07:002013-05-31T10:41:25.786-07:00Laura -- I checked another source and they say 3 B...Laura -- I checked another source and they say 3 Bibles is the norm for the typical American household. I guess you fit into that survey sample.<br /><br />Andrew -- I probably do need more sleep. Then again if I factor in my daily naps maybe I'm getting too much sleep. Just joking about the iPad. Well, I basically know what it is though I've never used one or anything. My mother received one for Christmas and she loves it. I didn't think she'd ever figure out computer related stuff and now she's on Facebook and playing games all day. Pretty good for an 84 year old woman.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90070967445766606482013-05-31T10:22:27.904-07:002013-05-31T10:22:27.904-07:00For me, if I can't focus, it means I need slee...For me, if I can't focus, it means I need sleep, so that's the thing to do. Lately, I need it, since the cat has been impolite in the middle of the night, lately.<br /><br />Do you really not know what an Ipad is?Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55920008975571242092013-05-31T08:53:38.170-07:002013-05-31T08:53:38.170-07:00I have three Bibles: an illustrated children's...I have three Bibles: an illustrated children's Bible, a pretty white Bible from my grandparents for my First Communion, and I still have the Bible all students had to get for religion classes in high school. I have three dictionaries: the classic Merriam-Webster, a M-W pocket version, and a flip dictionary (look up the definition to find the word you want). I've never confused any of these, though! They're all completely different in shape, size, color, and texture.<br /><br />Have a nice day, Arlee!!! ;)<br /><br />Happy reading and writing! from <a href="http://lauramarcella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines</a><br /><br />Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1706822312497420012013-05-31T07:04:36.824-07:002013-05-31T07:04:36.824-07:00Alex -- What's an Ipad?
Rachna -- You were fi...Alex -- What's an Ipad?<br /><br />Rachna -- You were first in my heart. Alex doesn't count--he's got clones helping him.<br /><br />Mooderino-- My lists can help if I ever get focused enough to make them.<br /><br />Pam -- I live a stream of consciousness life.<br /><br />Jeremy -- I write up lists and put them into piles of things to do someday.<br /><br />Sheena -- I don't whether I'll get to one year in advance let alone 5 years.<br /><br />Karen -- Sweep the floor eh? Nevermind--I'm focused now.<br /><br />Sue-- I read somewhere that the average American home has 6 Bibles in it. You need to find the other one so you can be average.<br /><br />Maria -- Schedules are meant to be broken. Have a nice day!<br /><br />Karen -- Rambling dreams are okay, but to be kept awake rambling is the worst. I've been there too.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com