tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.comments2023-07-22T07:01:50.066-07:00Golden State WomanDeborah Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681456264047358861noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-10816389790082414322016-09-27T00:27:59.030-07:002016-09-27T00:27:59.030-07:00Wives love romantic gifts for Christmas, or someth...Wives love romantic gifts for Christmas, or something in their favorite color and fabric, or a gift that shows you know them well enough to be interested in the things in life they really enjoy. Here's a guide to help you choose a great gift for your wife. <a href="http://www.healthnf.com/christmas-gifts-for-boyfriend/" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>Edmond G. Belangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-3897521003327967262016-09-27T00:25:17.707-07:002016-09-27T00:25:17.707-07:00Some think of something grandiose, and there are s...Some think of something grandiose, and there are some who think of something relevant, humorous, unforgettable, unexpected or simply moving. Each person has his own reason for choosing a gift but whatever it may be, the most important thing is that he has thought about the person when thinking of a gift to give. <a href="http://www.healthnf.com/christmas-gifts-for-boyfriend/" rel="nofollow">healthnf.com</a>Edmond G. Belangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-71118008640592743242010-03-29T06:36:29.283-07:002010-03-29T06:36:29.283-07:00Hello friend excellent post about Mayberry, Califo...Hello friend excellent post about Mayberry, California? thanks for sharing!!viagra onlinehttp://www.safemeds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-6163450959722076202009-07-30T15:18:00.700-07:002009-07-30T15:18:00.700-07:00Write a book!Write a book!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468981921341391303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-77960127844677688302008-10-03T15:04:00.000-07:002008-10-03T15:04:00.000-07:00Go baseball...Now if the LA Angels meet the Dodger...Go baseball...<BR/>Now if the LA Angels meet the Dodgers in the big show, or the Chicago Sox meet the cubbies there..this surely is a sign of armaggedon....too many coicidences to rack it up to chance....<BR/><BR/>Okay then, back to my dog day afternoonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-64495728672597916462008-03-13T09:57:00.000-07:002008-03-13T09:57:00.000-07:00A fascinating piece. I am 63, and found myself at...A fascinating piece. I am 63, and found myself at Home in the Catholic church after much reading - and frankly after our son became Catholic! This was after a lifetime of being evangelical and going to every church type, for as many years as it took to make some dear friends but realize there was no growth... and our hearts were so hungry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-82658273115021788282007-12-10T18:28:00.000-08:002007-12-10T18:28:00.000-08:00amazing!amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-304210504398728082007-07-24T12:09:00.000-07:002007-07-24T12:09:00.000-07:00Yes things change and yes it is God's plan. My lif...Yes things change and yes it is God's plan. My life long love past away in Iraq and I find myself coming home to an empty house after work most often. My 18 year old workes and does well for him self and when Holidays come he's goes to his 2 boses (ladies)homes and gives them there gifts , flowers etc..(just as he does me )and let's not for get the girl friend, he makes time for her . I find that my 14 year old is also very social and is active in sports and spending the night with friends. The hoildays have really changed friends and family live 1600 miles away or more. And they are afraid to fly or drive long distances. I have to have faith that there is a plan that God has for us all..even though the hoilday s have changed Life does not always go as we thought and our children grow up ..we must cherish all the bits and pieces we can ,,hug you husband always and tell him you love him everyday and more..you still have each other.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14591968831550190317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-28823825661447007782007-07-04T22:43:00.000-07:002007-07-04T22:43:00.000-07:00Anonymous writes, "Be grateful to be in the beauty...Anonymous writes, "Be grateful to be in the beauty of the place that your God created, and you will never be alone... "<BR/><BR/>Yes, I can see that. <BR/><BR/>Recently, my adult son was deeply frustrated with someone (not me!) in his life who doesn't make the time for people. He commented, "How you a person not make time for people. Life IS people!"<BR/><BR/>Lots of truth in that statement, too.Deborah Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681456264047358861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-73890553523181952972007-06-27T13:21:00.000-07:002007-06-27T13:21:00.000-07:00Indeed, but being lonely is such an interesting fa...Indeed, but being lonely is such an interesting facet to the human nature. How many people have you seen talking with themselves, or people oogling over babies, or in senior homes feeling so alone in a crowded room...I personally think that the day you leave your mothers womb you become alone to grow within yourself. To create memories, forge friendships, love, and nurture your soul. Who else knows EVERYTHING about you other than your GOD? Be grateful to be in the beauty of the place that your God created, and you will never be alone...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-26437490878385482622007-06-16T21:18:00.000-07:002007-06-16T21:18:00.000-07:00This blog is a little depressing! I can relate th...This blog is a little depressing! I can relate though with some older folks that I know.<BR/><BR/><BR/>CheersChris Latragnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295261288783105312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-88240401203168387842007-05-23T21:22:00.000-07:002007-05-23T21:22:00.000-07:0027 سال در جهت افزودن به کیسه سرمایه داران کارگر ای...27 سال در جهت افزودن به کیسه سرمایه داران کارگر ایرانی در حاشیه قرار داده شد و نجس های افغانی با یک سوم دستمزد در ایران استخدام و پول نفت ایران در حلقوم کثیف افغان سرازیر شد.<BR/><BR/>سنده خوک تو کس ننه افغانستانیهای مقیم ایران.<BR/>Gohome Afghanian workers outside of Iran.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-70802702899988142512007-01-02T17:02:00.000-08:002007-01-02T17:02:00.000-08:00Thanks!
I almost always execise in the morning, s...Thanks!<br /><br />I almost always execise in the morning, so no Oprah, as she's on at 3 PM. LOL <br /><br />Usually mid-morning, during two programs I enjoy but wouldn't otherwise find time to watch: Martha and The View. <br /><br />Raising my daily mileage is, indeed, my next goal. I conquered consistency this year, which raised my annual total by about 80 miles. <br /><br />Thank you again for your kind encouragement. I'm determined to beat my metabolism. <br /><br />I've already beat my mother's arthritis: she's barely walked since she was 40 year old, and now is confined to sitting. I originally started this to beat arthritis more than anything else. At 55, I only have twinges in my knees. <br /><br />God bless...Deborah Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681456264047358861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-43685513945420194472007-01-02T14:44:00.000-08:002007-01-02T14:44:00.000-08:0053.75 miles a month...wow, keep up the great work....53.75 miles a month...wow, keep up the great work...shoot for 1,000 this year? Question is, when do you log the most miles and why?<br />If you log more miles when Oprah is on, Tivo multiple episodes and do the marathon of cycling. If Martha of the Stuarts is on you can at least double that. What does inspire you to jump on the stationary bike???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-53563769696466654982006-12-20T06:30:00.000-08:002006-12-20T06:30:00.000-08:00Thank you for being honest. I think God gave us th...Thank you for being honest. I think God gave us the gifts of emotions and they help to guide us. Your honesty about your experiences is much appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1162797215151782592006-11-05T23:13:00.000-08:002006-11-05T23:13:00.000-08:00Wow, everything you said was hitting home with me....Wow, everything you said was hitting home with me. I am personally in that process rigt now. Unfortunately my husband isn't. It is one of those divided issues with us and I pray he comes around soon. I have expereinced a variety of church venues from conservative to very charismatic. I grew up Baptist, and can relate to the judgement issues. But right now I am just feeling this emptiness with where we currently are attending - I also agree that the mega churches are becoming more like businesses than churches. God wants so much more. I wonder how common of a problem this is that you have brought up? I believe that it is a time when the church is being redefined - but to whose standards? The world's or God's?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1159314087972568492006-09-26T16:41:00.000-07:002006-09-26T16:41:00.000-07:00we are in the painful process of letting people kn...we are in the painful process of letting people know we are going to leave the church we are attending. when you mentioned the candy coating around a center of air...wow, i totally get that! however our church is small about 200 people...so it can happen in any environment! i hear where you are coming from, its great that you can be so open about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1159286072005225402006-09-26T08:54:00.000-07:002006-09-26T08:54:00.000-07:00Thanks, Hoots!Your mom has excellent taste! I like...Thanks, Hoots!<BR/><BR/>Your mom has excellent taste! I liked this man... had to capture him in writing.Deborah Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681456264047358861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1159094465382761902006-09-24T03:41:00.000-07:002006-09-24T03:41:00.000-07:00Great snapshot.Yesterday I accompanied my Mom to t...Great snapshot.<BR/>Yesterday I accompanied my Mom to the grocery. She will be ninety this year, takes no prescriptions, is still ambulatory and lives in a retirement community in her own apartment which she keeps immaculate. <BR/>She has a taste for Oreo cookies, Dickenson's (pricey) preserves, and Nesquick chocolate milk (the local dairy brand is not as good, you know). Insists on bottled water, Klondike bars and Pringles. You think I tell her she shouldn't indulge? Of course not.<BR/>She and dad smoked unfiltered Lucky Strikes for forty-five years before they stopped and at ninety she's as fit as anyone in her peer group. Go figure.<BR/>The guy with the snickers knows a thing or two about "quality of life."Hootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108363655472450828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1156730194776483922006-08-27T18:56:00.000-07:002006-08-27T18:56:00.000-07:00I appreciate your thoughts, which echo my own, as ...I appreciate your thoughts, which echo my own, as I leave a church I thought I would be committed to for many many years. I'm betting that you've been praying the whole time - and that God will show you your place. I like the dating analogy - because joining a church is a commitment, and needs to be taken seriously. So, dating first, and taking time to be sure, makes sense.<BR/>My own plan is to attend one church's services (church A) on a regular basis, because they meet on Saturday nights, while I go to Sunday morning services at other churches. I hope church A works out without the need for much looking around, but that remains to be seen.<BR/>Best wishes with your search.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1154929174738824392006-08-06T22:39:00.000-07:002006-08-06T22:39:00.000-07:00I don't see any mentioning of prayer in your writi...I don't see any mentioning of prayer in your writing. Did you ever pray to God about which church you should go to? It takes more than one simple prayer. You don't choose to go to which church without asking God first! You don't just go with your needs or feelings. This is not shopping!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1153621761840612722006-07-22T19:29:00.000-07:002006-07-22T19:29:00.000-07:00I enjoyed your piece immensely. It is comforting t...I enjoyed your piece immensely. It is comforting to know that I'm not alone in my dissatisfaction with churches!<BR/>I don't currently attend a "megachurch", but I have in the past, and for that time, it met my needs. Later, I decided that I wanted to go past just being anonymous....I wanted the minister to know me by name. I wanted to know who was a visitor and who was a member. I wanted to be known.<BR/><BR/>I found another church where I felt strongly called to. After about 9 months of attending, I officially joined the church. I've been a member for almost two years.<BR/><BR/>Now I feel like I am reaching a new point. I realize that I'm not connecting with anyone there. They are friendly, warm, and genuine, but there is virtually no one there my age (I'm 23), and there is no one that I talk with outside of services. Twice in the past two months, I have heard sermons at this church on the importance of having Christian friends. Both times there was no solution to the dilemma of not having Christian friends beyond just praying and "asking" God to bring those people into your life. And both times that I have heard such messages, I have left the church in tears, realizing that I have very, very few Christian friends, or rather, friends in general.<BR/><BR/>What makes this more complicated is that I am in a leadership (unpaid, volunteer) role. I am beginning to resent giving and not getting. I understand that service is crucial, but you can't give to others if you're running on empty.<BR/><BR/>So thanks for sharing your thoughts with the world. God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1152844145507557542006-07-13T19:29:00.000-07:002006-07-13T19:29:00.000-07:00Deborah:I will be praying for all of you.MarkDeborah:<BR/>I will be praying for all of you.<BR/><BR/>MarkMark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1151988841701134862006-07-03T21:54:00.000-07:002006-07-03T21:54:00.000-07:00Deborah:I hope that all is well with you and yours...Deborah:<BR/>I hope that all is well with you and yours. You've been in my prayers. God bless!<BR/><BR/>MarkMark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765150.post-1148856554991145682006-05-28T15:49:00.000-07:002006-05-28T15:49:00.000-07:00is super fine sugar powdered sugar or just fine re...is super fine sugar powdered sugar or just fine regular sugarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com