tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post7993518810622097416..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Status UpdateWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-5864837657767432162014-01-01T18:08:24.811-03:302014-01-01T18:08:24.811-03:30What a beautiful photo. But I agree that the reali...What a beautiful photo. But I agree that the reality is probably somewhat less picturesque. I am also the King of timewasters given half a chance, though am becoming a bit more disciplined these days.The Poet Laura-eatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779308486569849157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-11062029437105625502014-01-01T14:24:06.733-03:302014-01-01T14:24:06.733-03:30Deb:
LOL, I often wish my dog was a lap dog, repla...Deb:<br />LOL, I often wish my dog was a lap dog, replace all those afghans. I know what you mean about cats, mine like to lie on the warm keyboard.<br /><br />Yes, the snow. What more can be said. Ontario had it the worst with the power outages for weeks.<br /><br />Count the blessings, I guess:)<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80432152766877071252013-12-31T21:49:51.876-03:302013-12-31T21:49:51.876-03:30a lapful of snoring cat reduces my typing capabili...a lapful of snoring cat reduces my typing capability to two fingers. out in alberta we are up to our hoo-hahs in snow the likes of which we haven't seen in 30 years or more. the www absorbs me too. tracking down dead ancestors, the only people i can outrun any more. i'm waiting for scream, oh i mean spring. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133236228952504852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-89333197038646506232013-12-31T19:45:47.641-03:302013-12-31T19:45:47.641-03:30We've had very little snow, which is normal fo...We've had very little snow, which is normal for us. But it's gray and cold many days. I've done pretty well with limiting computer time (until now, of course), because there really is a lot I want to get done.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-5542417869089099572013-12-31T19:14:46.825-03:302013-12-31T19:14:46.825-03:30I can see nothing at all wrong with ‘wasting’ six ...I can see nothing at all wrong with ‘wasting’ six hours on daydreaming, pottering, being unable to tell you what I did with my time.<br /><br />Particularly during the dark end and beginning of the year, when I feel utterly entitled to be kind to myself and give my inner sloth full rein.<br /><br />Happy New Year, if you believe in such arbitrary events.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-76930132205185931882013-12-31T12:19:05.933-03:302013-12-31T12:19:05.933-03:30Happy New Year Wise!!!Happy New Year Wise!!!Betty Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552340264000998419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-83359119200236068162013-12-31T11:29:45.065-03:302013-12-31T11:29:45.065-03:30Green in Canada in the winter? That is news to me...Green in Canada in the winter? That is news to me. In any case, I hope that you are safe.<br /><br />I am reading a fascinating book On Hinduism by Wendy Doninger. I had read her The Hindus earlier and this is a follow up on the earlier work following the big controversy. If you are interested, these two books are a good source on Hinduism.Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-68930440706028379162013-12-31T11:25:15.505-03:302013-12-31T11:25:15.505-03:30As Nick says, we had plenty of rain and the river ...As Nick says, we had plenty of rain and the river is very today. An unidentified object -yellowish, appeared in the sky so I had a walk. Back in to bunker down for the remainder of the day.<br /><br />Stay safe and have a fruitful and healthy 2014!Grannymarhttp://grannymar.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80267831618716906972013-12-31T08:33:18.231-03:302013-12-31T08:33:18.231-03:30I'm always scared of falling, too and breaking...I'm always scared of falling, too and breaking a bone. That would really throw a spanner in the works for our family.<br />Hoping we won't get any of the white stuff but we do get frost and that is just as treacherous.<br />Wishing you a Happy New Year and hoping theres a thaw and that you will avoid any breakages too!<br />Maggie x<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-16362037882959076912013-12-31T06:39:25.416-03:302013-12-31T06:39:25.416-03:30LOL, no,no,no, I'm the prime time waster and n...LOL, no,no,no, I'm the prime time waster and need to unplug. Hard to do with lashing wind and rain and have to stay in. Books, movies and PC vie for pole position. <br /><br />A happy New Year to you and your devoted readers of this excellent blog. xxx<br />P.LadyLuzhttp://mipieenmiboca.blogspot.es.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-75450240867450132762013-12-31T03:06:27.243-03:302013-12-31T03:06:27.243-03:30No snow in Belfast yet, just lots of rain. It'...No snow in Belfast yet, just lots of rain. It's been a bit icy though some mornings. I'm not yet frail enough to worry about falls, but my 91 year old mother daren't go out in icy conditions.<br /><br />Fabulous picture. I love the way the snow sets off all the colours.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-89194879805788970672013-12-30T23:35:08.830-03:302013-12-30T23:35:08.830-03:30Like I said, Irene, avoidance. Just too much other...Like I said, Irene, avoidance. Just too much other stuff on my plate including a party I'm planning and loads of other stuff :(<br /><br />All good I should add but I am fierce procrastinator by profession. Ha.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-35863265368047793922013-12-30T23:34:13.217-03:302013-12-30T23:34:13.217-03:30Hattie:
Yes, it is one of the prettiest place, al...Hattie:<br /><br />Yes, it is one of the prettiest place, all the bright colours amidst the snow. But beware of getting around in the winter time. It is treacherous.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-72699950141093431022013-12-30T23:00:45.290-03:302013-12-30T23:00:45.290-03:30Cut that number in half and keep it to three hours...Cut that number in half and keep it to three hours, WWW. Does that sound reasonable? That is enough not to put you in a stupor and alienate you from your fellow human beings. I'm sure there's a reason why you feel like getting lost in the internet. :) Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-78083954367387762102013-12-30T22:19:07.742-03:302013-12-30T22:19:07.742-03:30Snow and ice are treacherous, all right. Be safe.
...Snow and ice are treacherous, all right. Be safe.<br />That is such a pretty little village, I have got to say! I loved the rust-red-painted houses on my recent visit to Sweden and imagined how they would look in the midst of snow.Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621439195920479957noreply@blogger.com