tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post8146216589098471543..comments2023-10-31T23:27:18.777-04:00Comments on Random Noodling: Poetry Friday--A Whole Lotta Nothin'Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-23032570107057456312019-01-07T22:48:30.648-05:002019-01-07T22:48:30.648-05:00Diane what a fantastic post, I do hope you will re...Diane what a fantastic post, I do hope you will reconsider and visit occasionally I love all your postings and poetry. I love the poem and info you posted about the OEDILF"English Dictionary in Limerick Form" how wonderful that's going to be. Glad your sprits are a bit higher now-hope they stay there too, cheers!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-74529913614472312072019-01-07T06:57:38.243-05:002019-01-07T06:57:38.243-05:00Diane, what a joy to see your resurrection fern po...Diane, what a joy to see your resurrection fern poem again. I think you did what you needed to do to get through a slight slump. As others have said, we would miss your voice. Look, it's Monday and I'm just now reading your post. No worries. Congrats on your upcoming retirement. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-69766596435459260992019-01-06T19:35:42.406-05:002019-01-06T19:35:42.406-05:00I'm getting ready, which really means I haven&...I'm getting ready, which really means I haven't started. It may take me a while. ;-)Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-57949317861327394182019-01-06T19:09:48.795-05:002019-01-06T19:09:48.795-05:00I enjoyed the journey through Januarys past. I hop...I enjoyed the journey through Januarys past. I hope you find more hope and a better 2019. The past couple of years have been exhausting. I hope you will drop in on Poetry Friday when you can. I (along with many others) would miss what you offer. Congratulations on your retirement and good luck with the chaos of transition. We are getting ready to go through our own chaos--but not quite time to Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-15581946172160088452019-01-06T10:36:13.690-05:002019-01-06T10:36:13.690-05:00We can hope 2019 will be better. So far, not so m...We can hope 2019 will be better. So far, not so much. When the garbage piles up in mountains on streets in front of D.C.'s national parks, we may begin to see <b>some</b> people wake up! Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-70116506321851151752019-01-06T10:32:51.369-05:002019-01-06T10:32:51.369-05:00New adventures will include another grandson. I&#...New adventures will include another grandson. I'll be doing some care-taking when my daughter goes back to work in September. I may find I'll be too tired for even haiku!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-55342851824636719432019-01-06T10:31:29.207-05:002019-01-06T10:31:29.207-05:00NOOOoooo! Don't leave PF! You can (everyone ca...NOOOoooo! Don't leave PF! You can (everyone can) participate when and how they are able. I've had missed weeks and I've had weeks when I couldn't do the commenting part of the "pact." But it's all good. We would (I would) miss your voice. Early congratulations on your retirement! Now that you've thrown 2018 away 3 times, I hope 2019 treats you (us) much better.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-69997266815509405762019-01-06T10:31:12.194-05:002019-01-06T10:31:12.194-05:00Thank you, Linda. I like looking over the old stu...Thank you, Linda. I like looking over the old stuff and I always surprise myself!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-69433962458093531712019-01-06T10:30:04.315-05:002019-01-06T10:30:04.315-05:00Creativity will always be with me. It's part ...Creativity will always be with me. It's part of me.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-58950603618462586752019-01-06T10:28:56.456-05:002019-01-06T10:28:56.456-05:00I crave the light, Robyn!I crave the light, Robyn!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-47667609260593109682019-01-06T10:28:18.007-05:002019-01-06T10:28:18.007-05:00Thanks, Kat. I will not be abandoning Random Nood...Thanks, Kat. I will not be abandoning Random Noodling, just Poetry Friday. It has become a burden and a source for guilt (visiting dozens of blogs and needing to comment--and not doing it). <br /><br />Nothing is written in stone.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-25593087938903184542019-01-06T10:25:25.820-05:002019-01-06T10:25:25.820-05:00Thank you, Linda, for mentioning the transitioning...Thank you, Linda, for mentioning the transitioning portion of retirement. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-72834436306891623592019-01-06T10:24:18.944-05:002019-01-06T10:24:18.944-05:00I've been vicariously enjoying retirement thro...I've been vicariously enjoying retirement through you, Tara!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-62285044322018139232019-01-06T10:23:23.265-05:002019-01-06T10:23:23.265-05:00New Year's coincides with winter blues, that h...New Year's coincides with winter blues, that half the problem.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-34171673973161684362019-01-06T10:22:14.842-05:002019-01-06T10:22:14.842-05:00Many thanks, Irene! Many thanks, Irene! Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-2006417369251323702019-01-05T12:44:41.712-05:002019-01-05T12:44:41.712-05:00Your words bring such joy to all, Diane. I wish yo...Your words bring such joy to all, Diane. I wish you well in the coming months. It sounds like you have many new adventures ahead of you.Whispers from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819098985292406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-9528415767593028942019-01-05T07:49:38.498-05:002019-01-05T07:49:38.498-05:00This is a wonderful collection. You certainly have...This is a wonderful collection. You certainly have been sharing love and your talent with Poetry Friday for a long time. You know, there are seasons....you are approaching the season of retirement. It's ok to take time to take stock of one's priorities...to be quiet and/or reflective. I'm happy that you know to give yourself permission to change, be different, take a break. Your Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-24587147343148164352019-01-05T05:20:51.864-05:002019-01-05T05:20:51.864-05:00Cool collection, Diane! I love that songbird hedge...Cool collection, Diane! I love that songbird hedge. I second what everyone else said and hope you will feel more rejuvenated in 2019. Current events can deplete us, but creativity and friendship are food for the spirit. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-53671354530605595482019-01-04T23:32:54.563-05:002019-01-04T23:32:54.563-05:00All of the above and then some, Diane - I would SO...All of the above and then some, Diane - I would SO miss your posts, even though I haven't gotten around to posts regularly in a few months myself. Your writing nurtures, prods, provokes, inspires... helps us see the world form that upside-down nuthatch's point of view when we need it. That said, take good care; I have another friend on the brink of retirement and so many questions Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-31544110587327572492019-01-04T18:17:32.274-05:002019-01-04T18:17:32.274-05:00I think your feelings are very valid; I know I'...I think your feelings are very valid; I know I've gone through them - not just with PoetryFriday, but with writing, too. And I think it's important that, if you feel you need the break, you take it. But know these things;<br />1) It doesn't have to be forever - even if it feels like it will be, at the start.<br />2) Your poetry is a breath of fresh air and always delights! (So glad itKatApel - katswhiskers.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297639228969549518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-60189872102155779602019-01-04T17:41:00.693-05:002019-01-04T17:41:00.693-05:00I went back to see that post about the OEDILF, Dia...I went back to see that post about the OEDILF, Diane, in 2012 and there we all are, with you! Some days it is hard to find something that I might share. I do understand that, but hope you will not leave. You've taught me (us) and entertained on your every post. As for retirement, change is good, but I won't lie, it's been a transition to "new". Best wishes to you at this Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-74665142301897116812019-01-04T14:45:26.120-05:002019-01-04T14:45:26.120-05:00All the gems you shared today are reasons for hopi...All the gems you shared today are reasons for hoping you stick with Poetry Friday, Diane...although I totally understand the need for a break, too. How wonderful to be planning for retirement!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-33070297569873084002019-01-04T08:41:48.707-05:002019-01-04T08:41:48.707-05:00I have loved Random Noodling, Diane. New Years ar...I have loved Random Noodling, Diane. New Years are always times for reflection. The last year has been challenging for me as well, but poetry has brought me through. Thank you for being part of that. Wishing you the best and hoping to continue hearing your voice. Retirement is a wonderful thing! Vicki Wilkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481318831316143062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-24603729238179971882019-01-04T08:20:27.571-05:002019-01-04T08:20:27.571-05:00I love this journey through Januarys past! Diane, ...I love this journey through Januarys past! Diane, I love reading your words and hope you will continue Poetry Fridays... though I understand sometimes the phoenix must burn everything to rise again... please know we are all with you and wishing you the best as you move through these transitions! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.com