tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7567226407486994649..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Change Is Not Always Good--Except When It's to My AdvantageArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37470238311871404142016-02-21T06:52:47.464-08:002016-02-21T06:52:47.464-08:00Miss Andi, thank you!
LeeMiss Andi, thank you!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32859390201333913912016-02-21T04:19:58.963-08:002016-02-21T04:19:58.963-08:00Love this, it's very accurate and awesomely pu...Love this, it's very accurate and awesomely put :) Miss Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390664438435060656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28994566408581374462016-02-18T09:10:00.296-08:002016-02-18T09:10:00.296-08:00Madilyn, I too like change if it's the change ...Madilyn, I too like change if it's the change I was looking for or a change that surprises me in that I like it. But I tend to adapt whether it be just a certain amount of sameness staying at home or traveling the open road of life experiencing new stuff all the time.<br /><br />I kind of doubt that Bernie will get the presidency, but if he does it will say a lot about the mindset of this nations citizens. There does seem to be a lot of discontent with the status quo.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55580960619358262362016-02-18T07:57:02.648-08:002016-02-18T07:57:02.648-08:00I like change. A too sedentary life would seriousl...I like change. A too sedentary life would seriously make me loose my mind. I mean, I don't mind having a long period of sameness, but then I just have to do something to change things up. As a kid, I fed this desire by drastically changing my hair. Now days, it's me moving across the country and completely shifting gears with my career, but yeah.<br /><br />Definitely hoping for Bernie Sanders. Really, we all need to go in a boot everyone we can out because clearly they're not helping the problem. Maybe we DO need to go completely broke and start again. Ugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68122428949085456482016-02-16T17:53:48.557-08:002016-02-16T17:53:48.557-08:00Carrie-Anne, I don't think that I would have d...Carrie-Anne, I don't think that I would have done well in the military. I kind of like routine, but I don't like being ordered around. If it weren't for me keeping in sync with my wife's work schedule I might be apt to get off into a weird sleep schedule.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47243670167526297162016-02-15T20:12:12.226-08:002016-02-15T20:12:12.226-08:00Change is hard for me to adapt to, since I love ro...Change is hard for me to adapt to, since I love routines and familiarity so much. I don't know if that's an Aspie thing or just a me thing, not that it really matters. My father once said I'd be great in the military, since I love a routine, and they're all about routines. I won't get to find out, since the metal hardware in my right leg is considered a permanent disability by all branches of the military.<br /><br />I've been trying and failing for a long time to get out of the unhealthy sleep cycle routine I fell into some time ago. It's so hard to consistently go to sleep at a halfway normal hour (midnight or 1 AM) and wake up at a similarly normal hour when you've been staying up till 3 AM or later for so long.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22525412445182936932016-02-14T21:05:50.217-08:002016-02-14T21:05:50.217-08:00Susan GK, it really depends on what the change is,...Susan GK, it really depends on what the change is, but if I'm comfortable I might not mind the boat rocking a bit, but I don't want to see it capsized. I'm not sure what the political solution might be, but I strongly believe we have been on the wrong track. Judging by the support for outsider candidates I can see that I'm not alone in thinking this.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41421851445158571972016-02-14T21:03:29.309-08:002016-02-14T21:03:29.309-08:00Birgit, I'm another who likes things in their ...Birgit, I'm another who likes things in their proper place. Eventually I might state my case on who I think should get elected, but not right now.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22263968521588133632016-02-14T21:02:17.061-08:002016-02-14T21:02:17.061-08:00Walk, nothing absolutely new, but variations on ol...Walk, nothing absolutely new, but variations on old themes.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64915177552004685682016-02-14T21:01:41.812-08:002016-02-14T21:01:41.812-08:00Michele, having spent so many years on the road an...Michele, having spent so many years on the road and moving from one place to another I embraced change as well. I've settled in now, but there are a few life changes I'd like to see in the coming years. I don't want to spend my last years where I am now. But I'm also pretty content right now.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51849969806978312042016-02-14T20:59:05.686-08:002016-02-14T20:59:05.686-08:00Patricia, I too have been following the debates wi...Patricia, I too have been following the debates with great fascination. The parties may both self-destruct before this is all over. I agree about slashing off budget items like crazy. Otherwise our country will be going down the tubes.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15975691659607115632016-02-14T18:10:29.744-08:002016-02-14T18:10:29.744-08:00I think I adjust to change better as I get older. ...I think I adjust to change better as I get older. I laugh at my children who are now adults and don't want anything about home to change when they stop by. I can't imagine any political scenario where the needed changes would happen.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76337311862248251112016-02-13T16:17:06.808-08:002016-02-13T16:17:06.808-08:00I always thought I was one who could change easily...I always thought I was one who could change easily but I have come to the awareness that I am one who does not like change even though it is part of life that we need to embrace. My hubby can change and be aok but I take a long time to come around and adapt to anything new. Even the simple things like where one places the milk in the fridge can screw me up. My hubby will place it anywhere but I get annoyed because I feel it should always be in the same spot. Oh well.... I just pray Trump does not get inBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63341688126509034822016-02-13T14:32:24.783-08:002016-02-13T14:32:24.783-08:00Of course change happens, but like someone very wi...Of course change happens, but like someone very wise once said, "There is nothing new under the sun." What happens now has happened before and will happen again. walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45413131509361250702016-02-13T14:10:48.913-08:002016-02-13T14:10:48.913-08:00GB, losing a job can be a real hassle--it's wh...GB, losing a job can be a real hassle--it's what essentially forced me into retirement sooner than I had planned. Sanders? It would be an interesting experiment maybe, but it could also be a disaster for our nation.<br /><br />Hope your job situation gets straightened out to your satisfaction.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21130316219019662172016-02-13T14:08:18.322-08:002016-02-13T14:08:18.322-08:00Janie, being unattached does give us greater freed...Janie, being unattached does give us greater freedom, but some change is thrust upon us. I don't know who the artist is. I enjoyed the film <i>Exit Through the Gift Shop</i> which was about Banksy and street art in general.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15218771580577692482016-02-13T12:10:23.062-08:002016-02-13T12:10:23.062-08:00I used to adore change. I get bored really easily ...I used to adore change. I get bored really easily and so have needed change just to keep my sanity. But in my older days I seem to adore stability. I don't want change as much as I used to want it. I find I don't get bored as easily; I guess I'm just content...<br /><br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74920675948910491262016-02-13T08:13:01.592-08:002016-02-13T08:13:01.592-08:00I do adapt to change pretty easily, although when ...I do adapt to change pretty easily, although when it's triggered by a bad or sad event, I let myself wallow in misery for a while before squaring my shoulders and moving on. I'm a political junkie and have faithfully watched all the debates. Our next president is going to have a tough job sorting out the economy and global relationships as well as protecting the country. I hope to see someone with a lot of common sense going through the budget with a red pen.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12247238551752890792016-02-13T05:02:04.931-08:002016-02-13T05:02:04.931-08:00I'm a Republican that was leaning towards Sand...I'm a Republican that was leaning towards Sanders, but he's a hypocrite just like all the others (attacking Wall Street, yet taking donations from same).<br /><br />As for change, I'm never to thrill about it. The one major change in my life was getting laid off from work. Yet, that black cloud ultimately had a silver lining, because today, I am commenting on your blog because of it.<br /><br />And yes, I've changed diapers before (two kids). Exceptionally unpleasant.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10792631251034322462016-02-12T18:30:40.653-08:002016-02-12T18:30:40.653-08:00Whether I adapt to change easily depends on the ch...Whether I adapt to change easily depends on the change. It's easier now that I'm divorced. I choose the change. I wonder if that work of art is a Banksy. I clicked on it, but didn't see the name of the artist. I adore Banksy. I saw a Banksy original in San Francisco. I wanted to stare at it almost as long as I wanted to stare at the Frida Kahlo in the museum of modern art.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89825417954140591932016-02-12T15:50:59.752-08:002016-02-12T15:50:59.752-08:00Karen JG, to make the moves you've made would ...Karen JG, to make the moves you've made would require a lot of adaptability.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-534215556182401942016-02-12T15:10:04.663-08:002016-02-12T15:10:04.663-08:00I consider myself pretty adaptable yet there are c...I consider myself pretty adaptable yet there are certain things that happen that take me by surprise, not in a good way. The diaper analogy made me smile, remembering how much my husband hated and dreaded that job. He said he'd clean up all the animal messes as long as he didn't have to change a poopy diaper. I agreed and years after our kids were well out of diapers, he was still having to clean up dog messes. I figured I got a pretty good deal on that arrangement.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63627525343826624102016-02-12T13:43:24.306-08:002016-02-12T13:43:24.306-08:00Karen, simply said, simply true.
Lee
Karen, simply said, simply true.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28567173875670113172016-02-12T12:20:47.777-08:002016-02-12T12:20:47.777-08:00Diedre, if we didn't have change things might ...Diedre, if we didn't have change things might get kind of dull. That might be enough reason to embrace change.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25403711768237129252016-02-12T12:00:09.660-08:002016-02-12T12:00:09.660-08:00When not generally agreed upon, change is ominous ...When not generally agreed upon, change is ominous in both word and result. These days, we need change to fix the changes. Oh, I could rant on about this subject ;-) but I'll share a quote instead.<br />"Impermanence is the very essence of joy - the drop of bitterness that enables one to perceive the sweet."<br />- Myrtle Reed<br /><br /> diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.com