tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post3763881612629831548..comments2024-02-12T16:32:03.714-08:00Comments on Book of Kells: Confession TuesdayKelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-12443352866393867652009-01-09T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-09T08:18:00.000-08:00You make 40 beatuiful. Happy birthday! Here's wish...You make 40 beatuiful. Happy birthday! Here's wishing you good health and happiness this year. AND, wishing the best for your manuscript.<BR/><BR/>I don't understand Twitter either. But Facebook--what did we do without Facebook?!?Januaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036651950996873368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-74495935416163559682009-01-07T19:06:00.000-08:002009-01-07T19:06:00.000-08:00Alison, thanks! I'm a Dar fan and I enjoyed readi...Alison, thanks! I'm a Dar fan and I enjoyed reading that.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I've been thinking about that Bonnie Raitt song...<BR/><BR/>"No matter how you tell yourself<BR/>It's what we all go through<BR/>Those lines are pretty hard to take<BR/>When they're staring back at you"<BR/><BR/><BR/>Actually, I'm feeling pretty good...but that song has been in my head. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for you note.Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-4806379775778603452009-01-07T17:51:00.000-08:002009-01-07T17:51:00.000-08:00Happy almost birthday! I am almost older too. I ...Happy almost birthday! I am almost older too. I struggle with it, but I love the wisdom and perspective and strength I know I am gathering. And I think of a Dar Williams song where she sings, "I'm so glad that you finally made it here,/You thought nobody cared, but I did, I could tell,"/And "This is your year," and "It always starts here," /And oh, "You're aging well."Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705721507680528124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-17459148790606766212009-01-06T20:24:00.000-08:002009-01-06T20:24:00.000-08:00Hi Michael, Interesting about it happening at 26. ...Hi Michael, <BR/><BR/>Interesting about it happening at 26. When I was 24 or 25, I was so convinced I was going to die I bought a 2-seat convertible. (There really is no sense to this except that I figured if I was going to die, I might as well drive the car I want.) ;-) So I know there are some weird things happening in our 20's.<BR/><BR/>Oddly, it bothers me less as I get older--I think I may have this belief of the higher the number, the more power you have. <BR/><BR/>I did have a problem turning 30 though (I actually cried...good one). <BR/><BR/>When I told my best friend I didn't want to turn 30 she said, "Don't ever say that because it's better than the alternative." I have never said it again.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your note, Michael.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Maya-- #2-- No (but I wish!) It has to do with plans changing and how sometimes we're expecting or planning for a certain outcome or trying to make arrangements and it just doesn't happen. And sometimes I'll expect it not be good. But it is. Or I get what should be bad news, but for some reason, I'm relieved. <BR/><BR/>For me, I realize that just because it's change or billed as "bad news," doesn't necessarily mean it is. It's taken me a long time to figure this out.<BR/><BR/>And I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't get Twitter! Here's to a year of fantastic skies and sunrises.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Susan, <BR/><BR/>How great to have note from you! (yay!) You do not even look close to 50. I was just remarking on that. You are the perfect 40-something year old...actually, you will have your 1/2 birthday on my birthday. (Let's celebrate! oh wait, we are!) <BR/><BR/>Stay warm and dry tonight. It's the kind of evening where we are thankful for what keeps the outside out.<BR/><BR/>Be well and see you soon. Thank you for your note.Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-7030034242142712882009-01-06T19:59:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:59:00.000-08:00You know I remember feeling really old when I turn...You know I remember feeling really old when I turned eighteen.<BR/><BR/>My fingers no longer looked "young;" it was something about the indentations on the knuckles. <BR/><BR/>As I look towards fifty - more soon than I care to share - you still seem young to me. <BR/><BR/>I agree about how houses are built. As the wind and the rain lash my windows I am amazed that its possible to be warm and dry tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-83564981815857899242009-01-06T18:26:00.000-08:002009-01-06T18:26:00.000-08:00Happy birthday! I wonder what it's like to turn 40...Happy birthday! I wonder what it's like to turn 40...though I really don't want to know right now ;) <BR/><BR/>Re: #2 -- does this have to do with that book prize you mentioned earlier? <BR/><BR/>I don't understand Twitter either; I've seen Twitter feeds on others' blogs ("Follow me on Twitter," etc) but I've never really known what it is either. So you're not alone.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I love night skies and red sunrises.Maya Ganesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981552119449526456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-64177549055984820012009-01-06T18:24:00.000-08:002009-01-06T18:24:00.000-08:00I'm for do-overs. The age thing is a big problem f...I'm for do-overs. The age thing is a big problem for me. (mine-not yours) I think I was about 26 when it really started to hit me. I'm sure it's the whole mortality thing. But I think it bothered me way befor it ever impacts most people.<BR/><BR/>Your friend who turned forty last year has an awesome attitude about it. One I wish I could embrace.<BR/><BR/>And you are not alone on twitter.Michael A. Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015233939646285069noreply@blogger.com