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Comment on Hello, I must be going by wrjones

wrjones — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:00:27 +0000

I might go but I would like a little more upscale theater title than “Twin Fish”

Comment on Solzhenitsyn by lookingforbeauty

lookingforbeauty — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:25:59 +0000

Hi Bill, One is always disappointed when a person disparages the place you love and live in; especially when he could not have been fully informed about the place he was living, nor should he have been biting the hand that fed him (so as to speak). I still find his books powerful. As I read on in his auto biography (which starts at the point where he was trying to have his work published), that he is a driven man. His intense need to publish what he has written is everything to him. That makes him quite self-focused. Looking from our side, we see that as overly egotistical. I find it hard to judge such a person who has lived through so much adversity; who has a brilliant offering of literature to bring to his nation and who through his success becomes dismissive of those around him. I understand perfectly your reaction to his dumping on your nation and your subsequent equal dismissal of him. I feel the same way about one of the French Canadian singers from the 70’s. I saw him in a concert in Rheims, France at that time. He trashed English-Canada to the audience, inciting them to take on his anger and revolt; and while his singing was fine, I had no respect for him after that. He had no real knowledge of the English Canadians. He was speaking entirely on prejudices that had accumulated over a few centuries, tarring all of the modern day English Canadians with the same brush – and anyone who spoke English at the same time. He thought Canada stopped at the Ontario border and seemed to have no idea that the “English” of English speaking Canada was composed of many different nationalities. Our family had ethnic roots in the Netherlands, for instance. Now there is over 50 percent of the population in Vancouver whose mother tongue is other than English, mostly Asiatic, but it is still considered “English” Canada; and he blithely hated us all. It’s too bad that some celebrities use their power and visibility to do harm through their prejudices. Because they are famous, they have a voice, and their charisma can influence people. It’s so sad, when it’s to foster hate.

Comment on Solzhenitsyn by wrjones

wrjones — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:25:33 +0000

I remember reading his books. At that time he was one of my favorite authors. Then I read what negative things he had to say about the US after spending some years living here and I lost interest in his opinions about anything.

Comment on Solzhenitsyn by Marsha J. O'Brien

Marsha J. O'Brien — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:20 +0000

I had never read any of this individual’s work. It sounds fascinating and I am so delighted you shared. As ALWAYS, I really enjoyed your post. I also found out you aren’t opposed to thrift stores! I feel thrift stores are a gift and for those who are clever enough to use them, they save a ton of money! Keep up your great writing!

Comment on Hanging out at the gym by lookingforbeauty

lookingforbeauty — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:54:08 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Bill and Marsha.
I hear you loud and clear. I went back to the gym and told them (very nicely) how wrong it was of me to have attempted something that potentially could have set me back three years in my exercise program – and done me quite a bit of injury.
Unfortunately the fellow I mentioned it to was not the person who had encouraged me to do something that I now know was foolish.
It won’t stop me from going to the gym. I’ve been back once already and will probably go tomorrow if this giant rain storm stops for a while.
K

Comment on Hanging out at the gym by Marsha J. O'Brien

Marsha J. O'Brien — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:59:27 +0000

Listen to your own wisdom about your body. It’s the only place you have to live.
I’ve been a personal trainer for years and often times “attendants” in gyms may not have the experience or knowledge to know what you need. It differs with each of us. As WR Jones says, it is consistency that makes the difference.

Haven’t touched base for a while, but always “read you”! Love your work and your humor. Bless your sweet heart!

Comment on Hanging out at the gym by WR Jones

WR Jones — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:54:18 +0000

Hey – excellent start to the challenge. The most important thing about exercise is consistency not difficulty. Just keep going to the gym no matter how much it suck (and that is a lot). You will get fit or at least fitter.

Comment on A date with my banker by suburbanlife

suburbanlife — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:30:14 +0000

Oh, dear, what a strange evening. I know what you mean about driving around at night these days. What has happened to us that we are getting so timid? Not at all what we used to be like. Oh, Yes! Rats! We are getting old. C’est dommage. G

Comment on A date with my banker by lookingforbeauty

lookingforbeauty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:17:37 +0000

Marjorie, Thanks for stopping by.
I must tell you that I was VERY glad to be home finally, last night.
K

Comment on A date with my banker by lookingforbeauty

lookingforbeauty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:16:12 +0000

Thanks, Davis,
I took a look at some of your blogs and had a very entertaining read. Very amusing writing with a bite!
K