tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post6126194677014684587..comments2024-03-27T22:29:34.670-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Today's Special - - Vanessa Kellypjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45475220399405174312014-12-05T21:13:36.087-05:002014-12-05T21:13:36.087-05:00My difficult situation was meeting a very opiniona...My difficult situation was meeting a very opinionated fellow student in my dorm and trying not to butt heads with her...... I ended up marrying her brother.....and I am still trying to bite my tongue at times, but no bloodshed yet in 30 years :)kaisquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997759850824465122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6754575898098535552014-12-02T22:20:09.856-05:002014-12-02T22:20:09.856-05:00Change is hard for me, but when I take some deep b...Change is hard for me, but when I take some deep breaths and relax...the changes are usually good in the end. Looking forward to reading the new book, Vanessa. :)<br /><br />Marcy ShulerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34493924414775524372014-12-02T20:16:09.487-05:002014-12-02T20:16:09.487-05:00I can't really think of a time that this has h...I can't really think of a time that this has happened to me. I try not to get involved in things that cause friction or confrontationsherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844227512492204333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-17413943644948093732014-12-02T16:08:04.399-05:002014-12-02T16:08:04.399-05:00I lost my job. At the time I thought it was the wo...I lost my job. At the time I thought it was the worse thing that could happen. I became a substitute and beganbworking on my degree. I did not get to finish my degree, but I have had a full-time job in as a special education aide for the last five years. So glad I lost that job. Ann Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987992367659035157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46425804904575219362014-12-02T06:17:53.321-05:002014-12-02T06:17:53.321-05:00We have an on-going bad situation. My nephew and h...We have an on-going bad situation. My nephew and his girlfriend had a beautiful baby girl last February. The girlfriend and my S-I-L do not get along. However, Elaine threw a nice baby shower for her new grandchild's mom. At first she( the new mom) would let her see the baby. Now the relationship wih my nephew has ended. The young woman is crazy. She is now bartering visits. Elaine can Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-38308659662819997862014-12-02T00:21:07.157-05:002014-12-02T00:21:07.157-05:00In my case, it was knowing when to keep my mouth s...In my case, it was knowing when to keep my mouth shut. I wanted to have a hissy fit at an insurance agent once, but decided not to. It was a good decision, because I had to go over there for more paperwork and information. Lots of embarassment avoided.<br /><br />Charlene<br />gmgypsiesf1@aol.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-80596983740764102682014-12-01T23:43:59.040-05:002014-12-01T23:43:59.040-05:00Every time I read the blurbs for these books, I kn...Every time I read the blurbs for these books, I know I need to read them. One of these days soon, I hope. <br /><br />I took over putting on our Fall Festival at church. It had sort of faded over the years. I started early trying to get the different ministries to get on board and help plan. Every month only a few people would show up for the meetings, and leaders didn't return phone Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-81888103083041817822014-12-01T23:25:13.110-05:002014-12-01T23:25:13.110-05:00The only thing that cones to mind are the moves my...The only thing that cones to mind are the moves my husband and I made with our family. We moved four times and I was always apprehensive and nervous about uprooting our children, but each one turned out to be a positive experience. Looking forward to reading your latest release. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06389180235180591710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90855909106282921042014-12-01T22:07:24.625-05:002014-12-01T22:07:24.625-05:00I've got a few situations, but what really sti...I've got a few situations, but what really sticks out was when I coordinated book fairs when my kids were in elementary school. We didn't just have the books delivered. We went all out with the theme Scholastic was using. We decorated the library, made costumes for the librarian and volunteers, had the teachers wear the costumes so we could snap photos of them in 'character', set Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011542520602315103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78920123057198818942014-12-01T21:39:33.341-05:002014-12-01T21:39:33.341-05:00Heehee! I was thinking about the frog theme, too!...Heehee! I was thinking about the frog theme, too! :-)Sharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287663628706669934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69288406286307498252014-12-01T21:09:03.562-05:002014-12-01T21:09:03.562-05:00Well, the difficult situation that drove me crazy,...Well, the difficult situation that drove me crazy, but turned out for the best, was my first marriage. We got married so young...I was only 19. Twelve years and two toddlers later, my husband had an affair with another woman, which led our trail downward to divorce. As it turned out, however, I realized we had outgrown each other, didn't have much in common, and didn't enjoy each otherJan Houglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253192243976154166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-5626922930701683312014-12-01T20:14:04.652-05:002014-12-01T20:14:04.652-05:00maybe that layoff was a blessing in disguise.
I&#...<i>maybe that layoff was a blessing in disguise.</i><br /><br />I'd say it definitely was, Di. I'm so sorry about your Dad but how wonderful for both of you that you had that time together. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83821761835174239852014-12-01T20:12:36.616-05:002014-12-01T20:12:36.616-05:00You know what they say about kissing all those fro...You know what they say about kissing all those frogs before meeting our prince. ;-)<br /><br />I love that song too! pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-62176899803227036772014-12-01T20:11:56.849-05:002014-12-01T20:11:56.849-05:00Aw, I like that! My late dh and I were friends for...Aw, I like that! My late dh and I were friends for almost a year before it turned romantic. I think that foundation of friendship is what made our marriage so strong. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-60664776003708111712014-12-01T20:10:12.810-05:002014-12-01T20:10:12.810-05:00Kind of like giving birth, eh? ;-)Kind of like giving birth, eh? ;-)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91947978879890901582014-12-01T20:09:54.935-05:002014-12-01T20:09:54.935-05:00You are lucky, erin! I hope that luck continues to...You are lucky, erin! I hope that luck continues to shine upon you. :)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-24925963612853995272014-12-01T20:09:33.406-05:002014-12-01T20:09:33.406-05:00Stressful and intensely emotional situations do te...Stressful and intensely emotional situations do tend to bring out the worst in people, don't they? pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-56984549285255721992014-12-01T20:08:44.708-05:002014-12-01T20:08:44.708-05:00At some time or other, I think it does.At some time or other, I think it does.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-56304633093170912542014-12-01T20:08:24.704-05:002014-12-01T20:08:24.704-05:00Glad you continue to volunteer, catslady and that ...Glad you continue to volunteer, catslady and that it ends up being a good experience.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-20171539911520832812014-12-01T20:07:41.590-05:002014-12-01T20:07:41.590-05:00I agree, Jan. I happen to think change is a very g...I agree, Jan. I happen to think change is a very good thing!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53413059686733870112014-12-01T20:07:20.740-05:002014-12-01T20:07:20.740-05:00I think our imaginations can often make the prospe...I think our imaginations can often make the prospect of something much worse than it actually turns out to be.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66348816017491045962014-12-01T20:06:47.720-05:002014-12-01T20:06:47.720-05:00Glad you and your son were able to make it work fo...Glad you and your son were able to make it work for you, lindalou. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73852972057779937812014-12-01T20:06:17.275-05:002014-12-01T20:06:17.275-05:00Hi Cindyvon! Bless you for sticking with the GS tr...Hi Cindyvon! Bless you for sticking with the GS troop for five years. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90381889939561683732014-12-01T19:22:26.229-05:002014-12-01T19:22:26.229-05:00after 18 years I was laid off from my job (it was ...after 18 years I was laid off from my job (it was outsourced & offshored) - trying to decide what to do, I ended up not taking another job and was able to spend a lot of time with my Dad in his final years - it would have been even more stressful if I was trying to hold down a full time job - so maybe that layoff was a blessing in disguise.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7753039505150714052014-12-01T19:07:08.430-05:002014-12-01T19:07:08.430-05:00Well, I love that song Bless the Broken Road by Ra...Well, I love that song Bless the Broken Road by Rascall Flatts! It took me a long time to meet my husband - I was 30! But it was worth all of the jerks I had to date to get to him! Sharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287663628706669934noreply@blogger.com