tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post6309375321601571184..comments2023-10-31T23:27:18.777-04:00Comments on Random Noodling: Poetry Friday--"Nothing in Moderation"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-91183259317007765422014-12-06T11:00:03.218-05:002014-12-06T11:00:03.218-05:00I'm happy you like it, Mary Lee. Next time I&...I'm happy you like it, Mary Lee. Next time I'll write something for you that's a little more uplifting! ;-)Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-19215854487816526142014-12-06T10:58:51.785-05:002014-12-06T10:58:51.785-05:00I'm glad you mentioned the ending, Carol, I co...I'm glad you mentioned the ending, Carol, I contemplated leaving it off as stating the obvious.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-4989329416751448632014-12-06T10:57:31.817-05:002014-12-06T10:57:31.817-05:00Sometimes I despair.Sometimes I despair.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-2149661506923786512014-12-06T10:56:50.749-05:002014-12-06T10:56:50.749-05:00You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by.You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-71930224147840652882014-12-06T07:21:23.510-05:002014-12-06T07:21:23.510-05:00I'm honored to be the inspiration for this poe...I'm honored to be the inspiration for this poem! Your words are true. We should not blame the bird. We have no one to blame but ourselves for the death of this beautiful little planet.<br />Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-3764089878201223902014-12-05T22:18:44.273-05:002014-12-05T22:18:44.273-05:00How bold are we to continue to think that we will ...How bold are we to continue to think that we will get away with it? Great ending, Diane. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-64300116869421227472014-12-05T21:07:57.657-05:002014-12-05T21:07:57.657-05:00Yes, we are freely bitch slapping our way to obliv...Yes, we are freely bitch slapping our way to oblivion and irrelevance these days - so appreciate your wry and clear eyed view. I'll have to look for Gup's book, too. Thanks for sharing, Diane.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-31132052809378818102014-12-05T19:39:08.061-05:002014-12-05T19:39:08.061-05:00Thanks for sharing this for Poetry Friday, Diane! ...Thanks for sharing this for Poetry Friday, Diane! Anastasia Suenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452503209711610454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-65054894229893718902014-12-05T18:10:34.382-05:002014-12-05T18:10:34.382-05:00If you read it, and I know that there are so many ...If you read it, and I know that there are so many books out there calling out to you, please let me know what you think. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-39553695234989746972014-12-05T18:09:18.998-05:002014-12-05T18:09:18.998-05:00Thanks, Jama. I was always told "moderation ...Thanks, Jama. I was always told "moderation in everything." I'm not sure who first said that to me, but I believe it's advice that is wise to follow.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-27784156368909809442014-12-05T18:05:30.915-05:002014-12-05T18:05:30.915-05:00Michelle, I'd be honored!Michelle, I'd be honored!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-30207475902301986872014-12-05T14:45:15.855-05:002014-12-05T14:45:15.855-05:00Bought the book (A Secret Gift) --Thanks, Diane!Bought the book (A Secret Gift) --Thanks, Diane!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-66183894524053800012014-12-05T11:17:33.014-05:002014-12-05T11:17:33.014-05:00Oh yes, so very true -- humans don't know when...Oh yes, so very true -- humans don't know when to stop. Great poem, Diane. Love hearing about how your wheels started turning and you were able to fashion a meaningful poem inspired by Gup's article and Mary Lee's comment. :) The starling murmurations are amazing!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-51650347506412860472014-12-05T10:58:10.109-05:002014-12-05T10:58:10.109-05:00Do you mind if I use the above quote in a Two Line...Do you mind if I use the above quote in a Two Line Tuesday at some point, Diane?Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-44168698961168807042014-12-05T10:55:34.296-05:002014-12-05T10:55:34.296-05:00"Do not blame the iridescent bird for being w..."Do not blame the iridescent bird for being what it is." <-- This is my new mantra. <br /><br />Iridescence is the key, methinks. Most humans are poorly lacking in that quality.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-42069973368903196562014-12-05T08:13:31.580-05:002014-12-05T08:13:31.580-05:00I think you'll like the book, Linda. We all k...I think you'll like the book, Linda. We all know the depression was bad, but Gup lets us see just how bad things were. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-65246084918907183902014-12-05T08:11:02.783-05:002014-12-05T08:11:02.783-05:00So, instead of improving methods of feeding cows, ...So, instead of improving methods of feeding cows, they try to get rid of the crows. And then when the crows are gone, they'll find themselves overrun with grasshoppers or mice, or they'll be disgusted by an abundance of run-over small animals that crows are no longer around to clean up. Yeah, humans are real smart.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-8293270480176821782014-12-05T07:54:08.258-05:002014-12-05T07:54:08.258-05:00There are quite a few things in our world that are...There are quite a few things in our world that are out of sync because of human interference. Your poem hits the mark and sadly, Diane. Thanks for sharing that book title too. I'll look for it.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-48267994926306668632014-12-05T07:38:26.578-05:002014-12-05T07:38:26.578-05:00I hate the way people have taken it upon themselve...I hate the way people have taken it upon themselves to undo natural balance. Nothing good comes of it.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-61338999338672720942014-12-05T07:28:59.938-05:002014-12-05T07:28:59.938-05:00We're having an infestation of crows near Seat...We're having an infestation of crows near Seattle - crows are beserk! http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2014/12/04/crows-take-over-downtown-nightly/19921873/<br />Still, as you point out, people have crows and starlings beat for beserk-ness. Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811523890920763782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-56219254357953756582014-12-05T06:58:39.653-05:002014-12-05T06:58:39.653-05:00Your poem made me chuckle, "Do not blame the ...Your poem made me chuckle, "Do not blame the bird for being what it is." What a contrast to humans who take, take, take. I definitely feel the bite of this poem. Happy Birthday, Mary Lee. Hope you are laughing, too.Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.com