tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post2701194825158019739..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: These things take timeLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-85701709853943608682017-10-08T09:47:29.615-07:002017-10-08T09:47:29.615-07:00new to your blog; I'm going to have to find yo...new to your blog; I'm going to have to find your trip posts!Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-68081863729526246592017-10-07T16:17:56.483-07:002017-10-07T16:17:56.483-07:00I agree with you that it takes some time to delibe...I agree with you that it takes some time to deliberate and think through, whether or how you want to engage in the current climate. In my own life I have been challenged with how far I want to go or how much stress I am willing to put up with, and am still mulling what, if anything, I will do. <br /><br />Some of DH's family as well as (less of) mine, are extremely right wing and although Christian in name, very hostile, argumentative and provocative in all things political. For now, I have chosen to step back when it gets too crazy but I do feel I have to take a moral stance. Good luck to you in how you decide to approach it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-2799588388461716442017-10-07T10:14:07.454-07:002017-10-07T10:14:07.454-07:00I can see how being in Greece is rewarding. There ...I can see how being in Greece is rewarding. There you actually get to make a difference while here, it is easy to be overwhelmed with our lack of ability to make a change except via the voting booth and sadly,that doesn't occur often enough. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-39998480545281516862017-10-07T08:42:16.614-07:002017-10-07T08:42:16.614-07:00I love how you write. You are a thinker who takes...I love how you write. You are a thinker who takes it steps further to be a doer. Too many are afraid to do the latter. I do step out of my comfort zone at times, but wish I had done more in my younger, healthier years.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-32385851402066744912017-10-07T05:21:59.403-07:002017-10-07T05:21:59.403-07:00It's harder for me to be respectful to those w...It's harder for me to be respectful to those who I believe are destroying my country, so I just stay silent or avoid those people. I sure do miss you here at the Farmhouse. It's a fruitful time to enjoy writing after what has been a difficult year. Wishing you lots of good and productive thoughts, Linda. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-42827130298777290842017-10-07T04:00:26.036-07:002017-10-07T04:00:26.036-07:00Debate is all about being respectful and listening...Debate is all about being respectful and listening then formulating and responding. I WISH we could get to the place of debate on these issues. I appreciate your since until you can decide how to engage. Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-56683001618751347662017-10-06T19:36:16.554-07:002017-10-06T19:36:16.554-07:00That "being respectful to everyone and listen...That "being respectful to everyone and listening" isn't always as easy as it sounds when one feels passionately about what is going on in our country. I do try, though. <br />I have been "quiet" too, this week, but only on line. My mind is constantly too full. Sorting out does take time. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.com