tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6264734733110007545..comments2024-03-19T05:15:25.731-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What Do You Know for Sure?Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24038502942825797082017-10-02T04:28:07.394-04:002017-10-02T04:28:07.394-04:00What I know for sure: I'm not alone, I'm p...What I know for sure: I'm not alone, I'm precious, I'm happy and will be happy.<br /><a href="http://piknu.me/" title="piknu" rel="nofollow">piknu</a>Teresa Halmintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892673474997916883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60654297210423333742017-09-25T18:13:16.224-04:002017-09-25T18:13:16.224-04:00I know that what I do made sense in that moment ev...I know that what I do made sense in that moment even though later it looks like it didn't. :) PK the Bookeemonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478996122841311684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9433392774442688992017-09-24T18:32:09.992-04:002017-09-24T18:32:09.992-04:00I know that knowing I live over the rabbit hole ke...I know that knowing I live over the rabbit hole keeps me from falling in.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48101352356948582012017-09-24T18:14:24.842-04:002017-09-24T18:14:24.842-04:00I've been gone all day, but wanted to answer, ...I've been gone all day, but wanted to answer, too. The reason I was gone was to spend precious time with my 87-year old feisty mother, who so appreciated my time. I know for sure that time is finite.<br /><br />I also know that I'm married to the right person, but I also know that marrying my first husband, even though it didn't work out, was absolutely necessary for everything that happened afterwards. I know for sure I would not be the person I am today, otherwise. <br /><br />I know that I did the best I know how for my children, and that my own parents did the best they knew how for me. <br /><br />Like Ann, I know for sure we don't know what goes on after death, but there's more to it than dust. When my grandmother died I had a transforming experience. (Ann, I'd love to chat about this sometime.) <br /><br />And among other things, I know that counting many of you as friends has been, and continues to be, a great joy. Thank you. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23809249231352574582017-09-24T17:41:05.987-04:002017-09-24T17:41:05.987-04:00I know that kindness is essential. Every moment. E...I know that kindness is essential. Every moment. Every day. <br />I know that reading is a way to connect and commune with the larger world. <br />I know that meaningful work is important to my sense of self. <br />I know that good and decent people will prevail. Amanda Le Rougetelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975933690463168906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33037615185608246402017-09-24T17:11:22.509-04:002017-09-24T17:11:22.509-04:00I know that learning to separate the important thi...I know that learning to separate the important things in life from the trivial is one of the roads to peace<br />I know that life is short for all of us and how we use our time is important every single day.<br />I know that love and friendship and books can get you through a lot.<br />I know that doing the kind thing is never wrong.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76347466009115004802017-09-24T17:10:12.140-04:002017-09-24T17:10:12.140-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6677879090263194982017-09-24T16:48:34.708-04:002017-09-24T16:48:34.708-04:00I always remind myself, Susan, that everyone has a...I always remind myself, Susan, that everyone has a story. Sometimes the story is boring, but it belongs to them, and is just as valuable as my story.Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18281689675064673462017-09-24T16:37:42.154-04:002017-09-24T16:37:42.154-04:00First and foremost, I know that regrets of wishing...First and foremost, I know that regrets of wishing I'd done this or that differently when I was younger are meaningless. I know this because all I did and didn't do led me to an eight-year-old girl named Isabella, who is my granddaughter. Rascal Flatts' song "God Bless the Broken Road (that led me straight to you)" is something that I think about when I might start to have a regret. I know that song is talking about a romantic love, but I adapt it to fit the birth of this amazing child. <br /><br />I know that having a sense of humor and being able to laugh often are essential to my well-being.<br />I know that having children was a blessing I can never be thankful enough for.<br />I know that reading has been the companion that has kept me sane and enthusiastic.<br />I know that coffee is not something I want to ever try to give up again (reference sense of humor point).<br />I know that I can learn from a waitress serving my food as well as a scholar reciting a studied topic.<br />I know that living in the past keeps you from living in the present.<br />I know that it's important to have friends to get out with and enjoy life.<br />I know that the opening line of the movie Moulin Rouge is true, that "the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."<br />I know that showing kindness is important to the giver and the receiver.<br /><br /><br />Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12338773146576576002017-09-24T16:32:24.554-04:002017-09-24T16:32:24.554-04:00This is such a great question!
I know that I marr...This is such a great question!<br /><br />I know that I married the right person, the second time around.<br />I'm finally beginning to know that my young adult son is going to be OK.<br />I know that people matter more than things, accomplishments, or anything else.<br />I know that each person is a complex story, and it is almost always worth investing time to learn that story.<br />I know that singing in a choir and hiking in the woods both consistently lighten my load and refresh my energy.<br />I know that when I am being disciplined about exercise, everything else in my life seems to have a better balance, too.<br />I know that I am happiest when I'm busy, engaged, and surrounded by people I respect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09287668710473508335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10286633470099334152017-09-24T16:22:24.484-04:002017-09-24T16:22:24.484-04:00It's a lovely, comforting thought, Hallie. Th...It's a lovely, comforting thought, Hallie. Thanks!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10676672693776459262017-09-24T16:03:37.527-04:002017-09-24T16:03:37.527-04:00I know that every morning I make a conscious decis...I know that every morning I make a conscious decision to choose joy, kindness and gratitude. <br />I know that my grandchildren have stolen my heart, all for different reasons. <br />I know my journey this week to be with my aunt as she says goodbye to this world will be hard but an honor that she wants me there. She has been like my sister for our 66 years. <br />I know that books have been my daily companions since I was very young. lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850999723978577786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45177190034701534112017-09-24T15:46:06.432-04:002017-09-24T15:46:06.432-04:00Wow, what a singularly fantastic post, Ingrid!
I ...Wow, what a singularly fantastic post, Ingrid!<br /><br />I know that my life actually began the day I met my husband.<br />I know that my hooligans are my greatest joy.<br />I know that there is always something to laugh about even in the darkest hour.<br />I know that my family and friends are the cornerstones of my foundation.<br />I know that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.<br />And I know (because Hub says this to me whenever the going has gotten tough)<br />"There is no need to worry, because love conquers all."<br />Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85278478611698141092017-09-24T15:38:04.170-04:002017-09-24T15:38:04.170-04:00Oh, Hallie, I love what you said about grief. I...Oh, Hallie, I love what you said about grief. I've been missing my dad al lot lately and that made me feel so much better about the sadness that sometimes overwhelms me.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16469785404124694712017-09-24T15:01:34.735-04:002017-09-24T15:01:34.735-04:00I love that idea about the ache and the missing, F...I love that idea about the ache and the missing, Flora. So true.Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59665765541365548322017-09-24T15:00:48.356-04:002017-09-24T15:00:48.356-04:00I'm with you on the sleeping in, Gigi. I know...I'm with you on the sleeping in, Gigi. I know that I would rather sleep in than get up early!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45516758627313337602017-09-24T15:00:09.982-04:002017-09-24T15:00:09.982-04:00I feel the same way about London, Debs. There'...I feel the same way about London, Debs. There's no other place quite like it!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42323444250969397292017-09-24T14:23:31.316-04:002017-09-24T14:23:31.316-04:00The older I get, the less I know for sure. And un...The older I get, the less I know for sure. And unlike when I was younger, that's ok.<br />I know that, as Terry Pratchett said, I prefer the company of people who are searching for answers to big questions than those who know them.<br />I know that it feels more important to me to be kind than to be smart, or right.<br />I know that literature and music are two of humankind's greatest achievements; I enjoy them every day.<br />I know that I'm extremely proud of my wife, our kids, and our grandkids.<br />I know that it's great fun to come here every day and see what everyone is saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68664273129558407132017-09-24T14:18:37.283-04:002017-09-24T14:18:37.283-04:00Ha ha! To thine own self be true!Ha ha! To thine own self be true!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27144693834173448862017-09-24T14:17:00.892-04:002017-09-24T14:17:00.892-04:00I know I never willI know I never willAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42500465680757049912017-09-24T13:21:14.735-04:002017-09-24T13:21:14.735-04:00I know that I will sprint at 7:00 every morning. I know that I will sprint at 7:00 every morning. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62084543939931077552017-09-24T12:56:16.907-04:002017-09-24T12:56:16.907-04:00I know I also married the right man...he loves my ...I know I also married the right man...he loves my dogs AND he picks up the yard.<br />I know our country will be okay eventually although I have days when I'm not sure how I know this.<br />I know that books and the people that write and read books are treasures.<br />I know that waking up at night with a cat cuddled next to me gives me comfort.<br />I know I hate my vacuum cleaner.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920441779182782601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79555809386454130972017-09-24T12:54:14.341-04:002017-09-24T12:54:14.341-04:00I know that I was darned lucky growing up when I d...I know that I was darned lucky growing up when I did, where I did, with my parents and siblings, and friends. It gave me a rock-solid foundation for my adult life.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12375974237283291452017-09-24T12:16:52.164-04:002017-09-24T12:16:52.164-04:00I know that I'm sitting here reading with goos...I know that I'm sitting here reading with goosebumps, feeling a little verklempt!<br />I know that that Jungle Red community is an amazing group of thoughtful, fascinating, smart people.<br />I know that writers and readers are the best.<br />Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51130214294747280542017-09-24T12:07:14.355-04:002017-09-24T12:07:14.355-04:00I know that I love this question!
I know that I am...I know that I love this question!<br />I know that I am incredibly blessed with my family and my friends.<br />I know that nothing prepares you for how much you will love your children and grandchildren.<br />I know that it's a great shame to waste a moment of life.<br />I know that I can't imagine life without writing.<br />I know that for whatever weird reason, London makes my heart sing.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.com