tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post3918095145842757456..comments2023-11-13T02:00:52.653+11:00Comments on life's free treats: meggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-18440842020578075472007-09-08T09:13:00.000+10:002007-09-08T09:13:00.000+10:00Hey Girl, I missed this one!And I guess the topic ...Hey Girl, I missed this one!<BR/><BR/>And I guess the topic has had most sides covered by now. ,-) But...<BR/><BR/>As to someone with evil ideas, and as to what I say to him, please go look at <A HREF="http://smilnsigh.blogspot.com/2007/09/hahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.html" REL="nofollow">this entry</A> of mine.<BR/><BR/>Mari-Nancismilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-39315573078129516862007-09-03T09:55:00.000+10:002007-09-03T09:55:00.000+10:00Your grandmother sounds wonderful! I was nowhere w...Your grandmother sounds wonderful! I was nowhere when JFK was shot, a teensy little thing when Elvis died, and in a newsroom when the news of Diana's death broke. <BR/><BR/>Your questions are thought-provoking. <BR/><BR/>But I admit to being shocked at the vitriol that was flung at you. How appalling that people misread what you wrote and put their own emotion-driven spin on it. This is exactly why Bush is able to make the crazy decisions he has made. Bush doesn't even represent the American people - he represents the American VOTERS. Many, many US citizens don't vote. How is that representative?? A leader is not automatically all-powerful - to believe he/she is is to hand over all free thought and will. <BR/><BR/>Argh. Sorry about the rant, Meg!My floathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002186548335132157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-61669283008973485822007-09-02T22:44:00.000+10:002007-09-02T22:44:00.000+10:00Can I put my order in for a black tea one sugar an...Can I put my order in for a black tea one sugar and I'll bring a cake ok???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-11243903827570000972007-09-02T14:30:00.000+10:002007-09-02T14:30:00.000+10:00The Scot has always maintained never discuss Sex R...The Scot has always maintained never discuss Sex Religion or Politics....oh and never tell anyone how much you earn.<BR/><BR/>I'll have white coffee no sugar finn and I will bring the cookies.Birdydownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535089735964648581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-18596376256738080472007-09-02T14:14:00.000+10:002007-09-02T14:14:00.000+10:00Dear, dear Meggie, how's about we put the kettle o...Dear, dear Meggie, how's about we put the kettle on the boil and make some tea?? Seems we could all use a cuppa right about now..*VBS*<BR/><BR/>I loved reading about your grandmothers..and lovely pictures too. My Father In Law shared the 31st with many others of you. Your dear granny sounds like a strong,courageous lady. I would love to have known her or someone like her. I'll bet she was a truly class act..*VBS*<BR/>And regarding life, well, you know what they say.."it's not the ups and downs that get ya, it's the little jerks along the way". Sending big non-political, nuetral country type hugs, FinnFinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677133672404343036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-66677514221171880842007-09-02T10:59:00.000+10:002007-09-02T10:59:00.000+10:00Hi again. I have debated with myself about comment...Hi again. <BR/>I have debated with myself about commenting further here. I was not going to. <BR/><BR/>However, I feel I do want to make one thing quite clear to Linda, and to others, who would have read her assertion that her son served in the Navy to 'protect my freedom.'<BR/><BR/>As Linda said, I put my opinions out for general comment. And it is fair enough, I expected disagreement. However I feel I have to correct something she has stated, as she put it out for public reading too. <BR/>With due respect to Linda's son for his choice of career, he has done nothing to ensure my 'freedom' or my freedom of speech or any other 'freedom'.<BR/><BR/>I feel deeply insulted that she would say such a thing. I regard it as a denigration of the service my father, uncles, & all ANZACs, who fought for our freedom in World War 2. A terrible war that destroyed so many lives, but they fought to truly protect our freedom.<BR/><BR/>I would invite her to read the following 'facts' about the reason her son was sent to Iraq, if that is where he went.<BR/><BR/><BR/>"Australia's involvement in the Iraq War.<BR/><BR/>Contemporary Review, Nov, 2003 by Keith Suter<BR/>AUSTRALIA was the third member of the 'coalition of the willing' in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The operation was conducted with little enthusiasm among the Australian population, and with misgivings from a wide range of people (including from the defence community).<BR/><BR/>Australia got involved because the conservative Liberal Party government of John Howard decided that Australia should support its ally, the United States. Australia is the only country to have fought alongside the US in every war in which the US fought in the twentieth century. It has maintained that unique reputation into the twenty-first century with the Iraq operation. On the eve of war, the US claimed that forty-four countries were committed to the Coalition. But most did not supply any military personnel. Australia sent its best personnel, including the Australian Special Air Service (SAS).<BR/><BR/><BR/>On February 16 an estimated 500,000 people took part in some of the biggest peace marches in Australian history. But the prime minister ignored the opinion polls and went ahead with the commitment. Australian opinion changed at the outset of hostilities. This was not due to any sudden belief that President Bush was now right but that Australians believe in supporting Australians."<BR/><BR/>This information is freely available on the Internet. <BR/>Australia was under no threat from Iraq. I don't know why Linda believes her son was 'protecting our freedom'. That is simply not true.<BR/><BR/>We have since been threatened with terrorist activities, because of Australia's involvement in the Iraq war. Therefore I feel, far from 'protecting our freedom' involvement of any military in this war, which was based on lies, for invasion, has opened this country to attack, from terrorists.<BR/><BR/>I think this will be my last word on matters of this nature. I dont normally make my thoughts known about politics. <BR/>I am quite open about my not having religion, & I am not ashamed about that. I dont mind others having religion, that is entrirely their choice.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-15155469253484756522007-09-02T10:20:00.000+10:002007-09-02T10:20:00.000+10:00Meggie, you know whats going on here with my famil...Meggie, you know whats going on here with my family and I can assure you, I don't think you are directing your opinion about Bush on Americans. I see Bush on TV and I have to change the channel, God DID NOT appoint Bush president. A bunch of sheep who can't see past a sound bite or admit when they've made a mistake elected Bush...Twice.<BR/><BR/>As far as negative energy goes, I don't wish for bad things for people like Bush, only that they get what they deserve.<BR/><BR/>Meggie, you are sweet and dear don't ever forget that.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05241997715764189848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-73110213314889184292007-09-02T09:49:00.000+10:002007-09-02T09:49:00.000+10:00I still love Seals & Crofts. :)I still love Seals & Crofts. :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561892583686450813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-73377315634994028462007-09-02T01:51:00.000+10:002007-09-02T01:51:00.000+10:00Just as a funny to brighten the tone - your commen...Just as a funny to brighten the tone - your comment about 'monkey on the lead horse' reminds me of a somewhat irreverant saying from an old colleague about his seniors at work - "The higher a monkey climbs, the more you can see of his bottom" tee hee!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-29228859423221589102007-09-02T01:43:00.000+10:002007-09-02T01:43:00.000+10:00Incidentally I can say I empathise with you regard...Incidentally I can say I empathise with you regarding Bush and what I feel to be his misguided actions along with our then British Prime Minister in the Middle East. My other (maternal) grandmother always had the saying 'Curses are like chickens, they come home to roost' and I always took this to mean if you send ill feelings to someone else be careful as they may well come back on you like a boomerang. Interesting to see just how hot under the collar people become when face with a provocative question - keep 'em coming Meggie - they make us all think in our wonderful world of free speech :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-78429226984464810212007-09-02T01:36:00.000+10:002007-09-02T01:36:00.000+10:00My paternal grandmother's birthday was also 31st A...My paternal grandmother's birthday was also 31st August but she was born in 1900 which made her as old as the century. Sadly she died after a succession of strokes in 1951, 9 years before my birth so I never knew her. My father even after all these years is a touch melancholy when the 31st comes around. She was also born in Yorkshire.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-40268752325802532952007-09-01T18:12:00.000+10:002007-09-01T18:12:00.000+10:00I don't think we should really forgive/excuse Geor...I don't think we should really forgive/excuse George Bush by saying he's 'an ordinary man' doing the best he can. We need extraordinary people as leaders, and if he isn't one, he shouldn't be doing the job (imho).ThirdCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961559066632251691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-36343593245645834942007-09-01T08:13:00.000+10:002007-09-01T08:13:00.000+10:00Hi Meggie,Happy first Day of Spring!!I am not a Ge...Hi Meggie,<BR/><BR/>Happy first Day of Spring!!<BR/><BR/>I am not a George Bush fan in the slightest. I think what most Americans don't realise is that in Australia we dislike our own Prime Minister for kowtowing so Emperor Bush the way he does, which is scary.<BR/>Also, i don't think he's evil, just ...well, I won't say here in public.<BR/><BR/>My hcildren have the day off school next friday because he is here.... It's my studio day that day so if for no other reason than that, I resent him!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>love the grandma story . LOVE IT.fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946945635726214503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-75438163216908233332007-09-01T07:28:00.000+10:002007-09-01T07:28:00.000+10:00Hi, I am a little flabbergasted to think that some...Hi, I am a little flabbergasted to think that some people would see my questions as 'true'. I said 'IF'- there is a very different meaning to If than 'I DO'. <BR/>And I do think dark thoughts, when I see men & women of all nations being killed & maimed. But I dont dwell on it, or think that I can change the course of destiny.<BR/>And Molly is right, I think Bush is percieved as more of a 'challenged person' who is manipulated by puppet masters, whose intent one can only guess at.<BR/><BR/>I felt quite sad to think that Americans might feel I see them in the same light. Of course I dont. I dont like to think of people in such devisive ways, after all we are all human, & all have our faults. I truly detest racisim in ALL it's forms.<BR/><BR/>I could go on & on about my reasons for seeing the Iraq war as wrong. I will only say, we see it as being based on lies. <BR/><BR/>This may offend more people, which is not my intention, so please DONT take it personally, or mis-take my intent.<BR/>"You dont judge a whole Circus by the Monkey Riding the Lead Horse" -do you?<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the support I have recieved outside the blog world. I do assure my American friends I have nothing but admiration for you all.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-79336143854315368872007-09-01T06:11:00.000+10:002007-09-01T06:11:00.000+10:00We all bitch about Bush. I don't think he is evil,...We all bitch about Bush. I don't think he is evil, just intellectually challenged. As someone said above, it's a good idea , if you have nothing good to say, to keep your counsel.....of course tghat's easier said than yreally opened a can of worms with this one, Meg! Sending positive thoughts your way!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-3416992556254929632007-09-01T05:50:00.000+10:002007-09-01T05:50:00.000+10:00I reread your blog. Your grandmother sounds a lot...I reread your blog. <BR/><BR/> Your grandmother sounds a lot like mine. I remember a neighbor, (no..all her women friends) she called Mrs. "what ever the name was" and they called her Mrs. Addie. Maybe that was the custom back in the day ... or maybe they did that so the children wouldn't get too lax and just say "Lossie" instead of "Mrs. Lossie"...<BR/><BR/> One of my daughters in law calls me Mrs. Ann and now all the people in my church that are younger than me call me Mrs. Ann even my pastor. Might just be a "southern thing" over here...<BR/><BR/>My folks were not religious. But neighbors sometimes took us to church. What I heard in church just reached my soul and I just knew the Bible is right. Even then I tried to pray. And I believed God heard my prayer. Now that I'm grown I know it was the "Holy Spirit" witnessing to me. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my savior. It is nothing that I have done or ever will do. It is Christ that keeps me. HE has promised to never leave me or forsake me and I believe HIM. I know Christians are not perfect and never will be. Jesus Christ is the only perfect person who lived on this earth.<BR/><BR/>I am not judging you if you say you don't believe. I would like for you to believe and so would God, but he gave us a free will to do it or not. <BR/><BR/>I like you and your thoughts on the subjects that you write about. Forgive me for "preaching".ancient onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996555276368371467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-78436140717739788382007-09-01T03:14:00.000+10:002007-09-01T03:14:00.000+10:00I really enjoyed reading about your grandmother, I...I really enjoyed reading about your grandmother, I just drifted off into the story! Interesting to think about people getting more tolerant and less judgemental as they get older, they don't always.<BR/>Sorry, I haven't any words of wisdom about thinking good or bad thoughts in people's directions; it can't do any harm to think the good ones...Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-5444862625931807292007-09-01T01:56:00.000+10:002007-09-01T01:56:00.000+10:00Hi Meggie,I enjoyed your story of your grandmother...Hi Meggie,<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your story of your grandmother -- don't you love the old stories? And here you've documented it for your children and grandchildren. Don't have "energy" advice, except to say that I hope you don't spend too much time worrying about Bush and things that are beyond your control! <BR/><BR/>XOXO...Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-83396546979934330382007-09-01T01:39:00.000+10:002007-09-01T01:39:00.000+10:00Meggie, I can assure you that my comment was not a...Meggie, <BR/>I can assure you that my comment was not a personal attack directed towards you personally, but as I stated I had a son who served to protect "your" freedom.<BR/>As Mary said in her comment that " I know you aren't writing about me personally, but when I read it, it feels personal". <BR/>You said read my words carefully. I did, you said "If I keep hurling bad thoughts at Bush for his evil or dereanged mind..... " and " And I see the wickedness in the world, that I associate with the Bush Administration, and I can't help but send some very black thoughts in their direction...." Have I misunderstood what you have said, or am I reading it correctly? I also want to assure you that I don't profess to be a Christian, I am a Christian, and God has appointed Mr Bush into his positiom as President of the USA, and again he has been elected twice into office.<BR/>I respect the fact that you have your own opinion just as I do, but when you voice your opinion on a blog which is open to anyone to read then you in turn invite others to voice their opinion.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757554177443434903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-11666672137681710072007-09-01T01:05:00.000+10:002007-09-01T01:05:00.000+10:00meggie, this is a wonderful essay about your Grand...meggie, this is a wonderful essay about your Grandmother. My Grandmother was a similar brave and hard working lady whom I still revere.<BR/><BR/>positive and negative energy-yes, I agree with the person who said that the energy you project affects you and the person you are directing it toward alike.<BR/><BR/>It seems to me that Bush-bashing has become a mindless world wide fad.<BR/>To me, President Bush as a man, just an ordinary man, who is doing what he believes to be the best for the people who, by majority vote, elected him, not once, but twice, to the highest office in our land. Right or wrong, all anyone can do is what they believe is best. Let history be his judge.<BR/> I've been doing a lot of reading about Fundimentalist Islam. If anyone needs to point a finger and shout, "Evil!" That would probably be a good place to start.<BR/>Sorry, Meggie, if I got soap boxy!!!!!Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10363689622473649154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-41079613102908473012007-08-31T23:11:00.000+10:002007-08-31T23:11:00.000+10:0031st August 1883 it was for our Grandmother Meggi...31st August 1883 it was for our Grandmother Meggie . I not only remember her sitting on the stool in the kitchen peeling the spuds and doing the veggies - with the walking stick hooked on the bench beside her -- We still have the very folding stool , which although a bit ' used ' is still very servicable .<BR/> She and our grandfather seemed a slightly odd pairing to me -I would love to know where & how they met. <BR/> You are right about her being very forgiving , I can recall her telling me on more than one occasion that if I could not think of something good to say about someone not to speak ill -- Sound advice but easier said than done sometimes !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-143862068550645742007-08-31T22:21:00.000+10:002007-08-31T22:21:00.000+10:00I enjoyed your post about your grandmother. Gramma...I enjoyed your post about your grandmother. Grammas can have a strong influence on children. I hope I have a positive influence on my grandchildren and that they will feel about me as you feel about your Grandmother. <BR/>I think Americans and maybe everyone else in the world should realize that it's the politics we don't agree with, not the American people themselves. Living as close to the US border as we do, we are often across there and have never been treated badly. In fact they are always wonderful and friendly to us. We do complain about the war and Bush etc, but don't dislike the people.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083924435653058457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-41650641989053551682007-08-31T21:32:00.000+10:002007-08-31T21:32:00.000+10:00Meggie, that's such a lovely post about your grand...Meggie, that's such a lovely post about your grandmother. It's interesting that earlier comment about August, because for me it's just a month to be endured. Though at the same time, the weather turns lovely, and my brother and my dad both have birthdays. And, yes, to the Diana factor. So weird.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-14917970668649784342007-08-31T21:22:00.000+10:002007-08-31T21:22:00.000+10:00Your Grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman, an...Your Grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman, and I'm certain you must take after her.<BR/><BR/>I was driving to hockey when I heard about Princess Diana and I was rounding up the cows for morning milking when I heard about JFK. Have no idea where I was when Elvis died as I wasn't a fan at all.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901064145483995261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-54383348255628745962007-08-31T20:53:00.000+10:002007-08-31T20:53:00.000+10:00You have many strong female figures in your life, ...You have many strong female figures in your life, Meggie. They will all provide you with all the positive energy you need.Tracey Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434423460092424684noreply@blogger.com