tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post3874894477872531559..comments2024-03-28T13:57:29.949-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: Reflections: What's in a Year? Linda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-20577501972754317192016-01-04T07:15:09.964-08:002016-01-04T07:15:09.964-08:00I always love reading your reflections. It's p...I always love reading your reflections. It's pretty amazing how much growth happens in a year, even when you're pretty much letting things unfold as they will. Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-24761551479760243152015-12-31T15:50:43.616-08:002015-12-31T15:50:43.616-08:00I am 58 yo and about 15 months from retirement, an...I am 58 yo and about 15 months from retirement, and although we still have our combined family at Christmastime, I am aware of the pulling away of our kids, their own lives, their own interests. They are all adults. I am trying not to take it personally and do, as you have done, not dwelling on how things were in the past. I am not there yet, but anticipating the inevitable. This year we had no plans for New Years (today) and decided to take a weekend cruise next year to experience a different type of holiday. <br /><br />I enjoy reading your blog because I am looking forward to retirement and anticipating what may come down the pike. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Happy New YearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-1603385966622174512015-12-28T10:34:42.145-08:002015-12-28T10:34:42.145-08:00Love how you sorted out the issues with more and m...Love how you sorted out the issues with more and more ease. Yes, indeed, once we accept the inevitable, we stop being stones in that river of life and become light as feathers.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-48047063328833443402015-12-28T07:17:17.809-08:002015-12-28T07:17:17.809-08:00So much has happened that I am not sure I can refi...So much has happened that I am not sure I can refiect with accuracy. The one constant so far has been life with our Buddy. As he ages I take note of some changes in us. His line these days even looking at mall Santas,"We're all getting ols." It has me smiling.<br />We lost our ornaments except for one rather ugly one and it's our link with years gone by. Last year we added one from Berlin . This year we bought a carved one in Vienna to add. We just cherish our blessings one day at a time now.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-34536975203220165142015-12-28T04:04:24.809-08:002015-12-28T04:04:24.809-08:00You are so right, these reflections are an excelle...You are so right, these reflections are an excellent idea.<br />Even the positives can still get better over the years.<br /><br />Old age may not be for cissies but it does bring rewards too. I particularly like the sleeping in bit.<br /><br />Happy new year bag lady!Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-29732524872615584082015-12-27T19:39:32.691-08:002015-12-27T19:39:32.691-08:00I'm not feeling very reflective just now, but ...I'm not feeling very reflective just now, but I'm glad you are.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-63825871801910171112015-12-27T18:22:32.797-08:002015-12-27T18:22:32.797-08:001) We still get sad at the sight of those old Chri...1) We still get sad at the sight of those old Christmas ornaments; 2) We're both still in denial; 3) Agree, totally; 4) We're still trying; 5) We're still trying on this one too. And so ... happy new year, and may all your wishes come true!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-76119733236158980192015-12-27T18:18:14.654-08:002015-12-27T18:18:14.654-08:00Sometimes I'm wishing I was a night person and...Sometimes I'm wishing I was a night person and felt like I could sleep in. But not often. I'm basically always going to be getting up early. I like your "listicle." (Recently learned that word.) :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-52431564235950602342015-12-27T17:27:21.058-08:002015-12-27T17:27:21.058-08:00Amazing insight and growth. Happy New Year.Amazing insight and growth. Happy New Year.Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-70810767909986480332015-12-27T13:47:24.633-08:002015-12-27T13:47:24.633-08:00This was great. What a wonderful way to see how c...This was great. What a wonderful way to see how changes have occurred in thoughts and attitudes throughout the year. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.com