tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post933419982380050191..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Retreating To AdvanceDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-68347624082935079062011-06-06T07:01:16.315-04:002011-06-06T07:01:16.315-04:00It sounds like a wonderful retreat. Sometimes we ...It sounds like a wonderful retreat. Sometimes we need to stop in order to take stock.<br /><br />I, too, find myself wondering about your cunning plan. The work of a true cake mastermind, I'm sure! ;)wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-70898127710938096952011-06-06T00:09:01.772-04:002011-06-06T00:09:01.772-04:00I'm not sure if this is appropriate or not; bu...I'm not sure if this is appropriate or not; but, I wanted to clarify that my reference to you being like Calvin and Hobbs is not to their actual deeds (as they were really quite naughty); but, with regards to the intense thought and planning that went into their endeavours ... because when I read your comments about making your plans, it made me smile, as we all have done similar things, and it made me think of Calvin. So please know that my reference was not to do with their actual deed; but their planning. Thanks, Elizabeth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-66157927532322989342011-06-04T23:12:19.662-04:002011-06-04T23:12:19.662-04:00Something I read today said that, "Each perso...Something I read today said that, "Each person at ___ whether paid or unpaid, needs to personally ensure that they feel renewed and refreshed, as an agency is only as good as the people who are within it."<br /><br />It sounds like you all had a great time of refreshing.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-40390002041245315302011-06-04T11:49:57.974-04:002011-06-04T11:49:57.974-04:00I love the Sometimes.....going to use them at my ...I love the Sometimes.....going to use them at my wkplacetheknappernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-83452030579979122252011-06-04T10:18:45.263-04:002011-06-04T10:18:45.263-04:00That sounds brilliant but I have one major questio...That sounds brilliant but I have one major question...<br />what was the cunning plan to get 2 pieces of cake?! <br />(I don't picture you as Calvin, I have you as Baldrick from Blackadder, but as your plan actually worked you can't be him lol)Noisyworldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-87439775542183644992011-06-04T03:50:54.891-04:002011-06-04T03:50:54.891-04:00Just be :)Just be :)Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-84130194851839818072011-06-04T01:58:15.193-04:002011-06-04T01:58:15.193-04:00I soooo enjoy reading your blog ... and it's n...I soooo enjoy reading your blog ... and it's not like I'm just "reading it", I feel like I'm actually sharing your life. Because, I find that in whatever situation, circumstance, belief, etc. that you are writing about, that I can easily connect your experience and feelings to my own life ... and thus share the same joys, frustrations, hopes, humour, etc. as you are so clearly able to express yourself, and connect with us in your writing (even though our situations are not necessarily the same). I love your title "retreating to advance" and it did take me a few minutes to let it sink in ... and I love how you figured out how to get some cake ... I pictured you as being Calvin (in reference to the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon) ... and it made me smile and chuckle! -- and the farting too (LOL), sounds like my son and I when we're being silly and destressing. I'm glad that Ontario's moving ahead with additional measures to protect the innocence and well-being of those provided "care", as well as give them a voice should something happen. I'm really going to push that they (the NB legislature) adopt the same measures here. I know in my son's situation, I'm angry, disappointed, sad; but, hopeful and believing things will get better; and fearful too, like the other lady who commented on yesterday's blog about things taking 20 years to get to the place things are now ... she fears for her son ... and as a parent of a child whose been put through the mill so-to-say, his whole life ... and finding out a week ago that I may have cancer .... well, it's really hard for us, as parents to believe our children will be okay, should something happen to us. I'm glad though, that there are those with a strong voice and a determined spirit, who will continue to fight for what is right (despite the opposition .. and trolling/harrassment). That DOES give me hope that things will be okay. Thank you for having broad shoulders, and taking the heat and abuse ... and NOT giving up ... because we all need one another .. and "they'll" eventually hear us if we don't give up on embracing what is right.<br /><br />Thanks for being a great role model for my son.<br /><br />~ Elizabeth & Andrew<br /><br />ps. I'm learning to use my voice .. and to say "no" .... at almost 44 ... so, again, thanks for helping get that message into my heart several months ago when we crossed paths ... and I thank God we did :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com