tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post4744655591256695675..comments2023-11-13T02:00:52.653+11:00Comments on life's free treats: The Long Fangs of the Black Dog.meggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-52501246024885603342009-06-24T18:03:47.484+10:002009-06-24T18:03:47.484+10:00Gday Meggie. I can understand people wanting to fi...Gday Meggie. I can understand people wanting to find out about their biological families.<br />You see my father died when I was 4 and Mum passed away 13 years ago aged 95. wouldnt talk about him. all we know is he died from war injuries in her arms..not even a photo.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16993328454036416214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-31378492406574853162009-06-24T13:34:15.776+10:002009-06-24T13:34:15.776+10:00Your post really resonated -- the bit about adopte...Your post really resonated -- the bit about adopted people wanting to find their families. It's something I have thought about for years. Your one sentence made it so clear to me that I should take the step. Thank you!Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531639422553980153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-38589836752556148052009-06-24T10:49:11.026+10:002009-06-24T10:49:11.026+10:00That damned black dog. The naked screaming run has...That damned black dog. The naked screaming run has its merits. Mightn't it shock the husband out of his chair? He'd at least have to get up to bail you out of jail.<br /><br />Banishing the black dog can be easier said than done, but I think one must try. Where is it written that you must exist in a state of stultification just because your partner has tacitly made certain decisions, without consulting you, yet? You're alive and lively. Feed that spark, however you can. Don't let it die out. There's nothing disloyal about that!Warty Mammalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942793134631438689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-28000903807608307932009-06-24T02:00:28.352+10:002009-06-24T02:00:28.352+10:00Meggie you always make so reflective and you creat...Meggie you always make so reflective and you create gnawing questions deep within me. You've made me cry today and I don't even know why. <br /><br />It could be because I've been thinking a lot of my dad recently but probably because my friend who was adopted told me this week she and her husband can't have children and now she suddenly feels lost because there's no one in the world that she feels she belongs to or who belongs to her and that has made her so depressed which is very unlike her.Selina Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515746813047397411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-35328215991983819582009-06-23T22:47:00.063+10:002009-06-23T22:47:00.063+10:00Depression is very hard to live with, and can give...Depression is very hard to live with, and can give to many sad thoughts to others in the family, especially those closest. Yes, a nudie run might drive off some of the enervation.<br />Your comments about adopted children needing to find their origins are so true. A dear friend felt abandoned all her life. By the time she found out about her parents her mother had been dead many years. But my friend obtained letters her mother had written and found out that they shared very similar interests. This meant so much to her.<br />I am thinking of you, and thank you for your support of me.persiflagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161607100227748374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-12682967022968806042009-06-23T22:01:27.541+10:002009-06-23T22:01:27.541+10:00The bodies that are thought to be no longer for pu...The bodies that are thought to be no longer for public viewing are the loveliest to draw.Ulrikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303376326165829257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-59232512853574279712009-06-23T21:12:23.194+10:002009-06-23T21:12:23.194+10:00Oh yes, I"m on for the nudie run too. What f...Oh yes, I"m on for the nudie run too. What fun! I'm sure we'd shock him out of his misery. <br /><br />It is very hard to watch someone else sink into depression (or watch anyone suffer anything to be honest) but you have to concentrate on yourself and keep your spark burning.<br /><br />As for adoption - I guess many people do believe they are doing the best things for their children by giving them to someone who can give them a decent home. I know I could NEVER do it whatever the circumstances but I am a product of my upbringing and others have not had that advantage. <br /><br />So when's the run? I'm ready!Reluctant Bloggerhttp://rbtoinfinityandbeyond.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-44153688704217728072009-06-23T20:20:58.196+10:002009-06-23T20:20:58.196+10:00Meggie , Our often quiet cousin has a version of t...Meggie , Our often quiet cousin has a version of the rather sad eyed photo you are meaning of our beloved Aunt , I think. He displays few photos in his house -- but that is one of them -- she was a favourite of his -- as he was of hers, of course.<br />As to closing your eyes against the world , think of our Uncle -- still open eyed & interested in life and far older than us !! Keep following the trails .Henrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-36977630069996204562009-06-23T16:26:29.335+10:002009-06-23T16:26:29.335+10:00The do resemble each other! I noticed that before ...The do resemble each other! I noticed that before I read the story.<br />Nothing worse than a partner who wants to exit from his life and responsibilities. It's maddening. Hang in there.lovelyprismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288078574913082064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-10023210112517058032009-06-23T14:59:09.215+10:002009-06-23T14:59:09.215+10:00I am worried that by the time your spark gets the ...I am worried that by the time your spark gets the chance to ignite the body may no longer have that get up and go?<br /><br />So glad you did the previous post to give balance. I didn't realise the nursing part.Ali Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671890094425941272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-1413834602588411982009-06-23T13:54:30.357+10:002009-06-23T13:54:30.357+10:00Is it possible to start making your own life for a...Is it possible to start making your own life for all those moments when the GOM & his black dog estivate? Perhaps not the best solution, but far better than being ruled by the comatose.Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-67903959551466559602009-06-23T12:31:46.033+10:002009-06-23T12:31:46.033+10:00Yes, I can see the resemblance! Is she your niece?...Yes, I can see the resemblance! Is she your niece? Pretty girl.....Hope that old black dog slinks away!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-84287954158544672602009-06-23T10:19:54.497+10:002009-06-23T10:19:54.497+10:00There is nothing that shits me more than pottering...There is nothing that shits me more than pottering about the house doing chores, and whatever, only to walk past the loungeroom to see Mr M asleep on the couch. GTE UP! LIVE! HELP ME! DO SOMETHING!albyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771830405134059871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-17266561383109408772009-06-23T09:49:56.826+10:002009-06-23T09:49:56.826+10:00Yep....I'll be a taker for the nudie run too.....Yep....I'll be a taker for the nudie run too....we could really make the world sit up and take notice if we all did it together! Even the black dog might manage a grin.....Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461697058136548513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-3656115735004531972009-06-23T09:30:34.355+10:002009-06-23T09:30:34.355+10:00Families. What can I say? What I can say is that b...Families. What can I say? What I can say is that by this stage of my life I'm rather happy I'm an orphan. Don't like to admit it, but it's true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-45639583341733089552009-06-23T07:50:23.313+10:002009-06-23T07:50:23.313+10:00As above, let me know and I'll join the nudie ...As above, let me know and I'll join the nudie run too. Actually, I did that one night (yes in winter in Christchurch!!) a a dare from The Stud, just out to the letterbox and back. Hell, it was 10.30pm and after a few wines it did seeem the fun thing to do. I was mortified when a group of walkers happened past at the same time, I shot back into the house and as we peeped out the curtains we saw them come back to stare up the drive!! :-)The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-64970863840295888272009-06-23T05:02:12.189+10:002009-06-23T05:02:12.189+10:00I hope that little spark does not get dampened on ...I hope that little spark does not get dampened on you.<br /><br />And yes, I too see a resemblance - something around the eyes and especially the cheeks.<br /><br />I have a niece who came into my life when she was four. Photos of us in her very young days show a strong family resemblance. We used to just smile and keep our 'secret' to ourselves.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-85797605114236960682009-06-23T02:14:06.220+10:002009-06-23T02:14:06.220+10:00Your post is so poignant this morning. It is very ...Your post is so poignant this morning. It is very pointedly looking at relationships and how they change, evolve and sometimes disappoint. I love your thoughts on adoption. Knowing family and connecting with them is so important to our feeling grounded. Thanks Meggie for once again bringing life's great conundrums to light.The Fibers of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523771983654090959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-50542402695392917822009-06-22T22:40:47.132+10:002009-06-22T22:40:47.132+10:00The part about the spark that wants to explore and...The part about the spark that wants to explore and do other things, I have felt. My husband wants to stay at home and work. As long as the sun is up, he is busy,busy,busy.. When he comes in at night, he sits on the couch and dozes until time to go to bed. Promises of Fun in the future that never happens...ancient onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996555276368371467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-58198352020278585822009-06-22T21:47:49.998+10:002009-06-22T21:47:49.998+10:00Let me know when you are ging to do your nudie run...Let me know when you are ging to do your nudie run, so I can turn up. <br />Actually, I'll join you. The world could do with the shock.<br /><br /><br />it requires great strength to keep open ones eyes sometimes....fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946945635726214503noreply@blogger.com